novelraw Chapter 70 The 1.8-meter-tall child
Chapter 70 The 1.8-meter-tall child
Gu Yanshen's hands were warm, cupping her cheeks, his thumbs gently caressing them. His eyes were as deep as a night sea, filled with a burning love that could almost drown a person.
"Apart from that 'accident' that was orchestrated five years ago, Ranran," his voice was deep and clear, "all the firsts and onlys in my life are related to you."
He leaned down, his forehead touching hers, their breaths mingling, his voice low and seductive: "So, all my desires for you are instinct, destiny, a wildfire ignited solely for your existence. It belongs only to you, and will only... completely spiral out of control for you."
Lu Xiran's heart softened and sweetened at his words. She tilted her head slightly, leaned close to his ear, and whispered in a breathy voice that only the two of them could hear:
"Uncle... I'll tell you a secret."
"Hmm?" he responded softly, tightening his grip on his arms.
"I love you." Her voice was soft. "I...love you. I love everything about you, including your strength, your domineering nature, and your occasional clumsy tenderness."
Her words were so sweet that they instantly ignited the blood that Gu Yanshen had just barely managed to calm. The emotions he had barely suppressed were easily stirred up by her straightforward confession, and surged back against him.
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Lu Xiran accompanied Jin Qiqi to Kangning International for a prenatal checkup.
She walked with her brows slightly furrowed and her pace slowed down.
"Ranran, what's wrong?" Jin Qiqi asked worriedly.
"It's nothing." Lu Xiran rubbed her slightly sore lower back and smiled helplessly. "It's just... my feet are a little uncomfortable." She was too embarrassed to say that it was because of some insatiable person who had tormented her.
Jin Qiqi immediately understood and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I've been so busy with my own things lately that I've made you worry and get tired."
"Don't talk nonsense," Lu Xiran said with a smile, taking her arm. "Who told me to be the baby's future godmother? Of course I have to take good care of his biological mother first."
After accompanying Jin Qiqi to her ultrasound, both of them held their breath when the doctor pointed to the small, already partially human-shaped image on the screen.
That is the most primal and awe-inspiring form of life.
Jin Qiqi's tears rolled down her cheeks without warning; all her strength and hesitation transformed into the softest maternal instinct in that moment. Lu Xiran held her hand tightly, offering silent support and strength.
The two had just stepped out of the consultation room when a figure rushed over in a flurry of activity.
—It's Gu Yanxu.
He was out of breath, his hair was disheveled, his forehead was covered in sweat, and the buttons on his suit jacket were all fastened incorrectly. Gone was his usual nonchalant attitude; all that remained was a disheveled and anxious expression.
"Qiqi," he gasped, his gaze anxiously scanning her face.
"Why are you here?" Jin Qiqi was a little surprised and subconsciously glanced at Lu Xiran next to her.
Lu Xiran immediately looked up and began to study the patterns on the corridor ceiling, pretending that she didn't exist.
"No...don't abort the child!" Gu Yanxu finally caught his breath, his voice trembling.
Jin Qiqi was stunned, unable to believe what she was hearing.
The next second, Gu Yanxu actually knelt down on one knee in front of her!
"Qiqi, marry me!" Gu Yanxu looked up at her. "I...I know I'm a jerk, I'm running away, I'm scared! But I swear, I will learn, I will try my best to be a good husband, a good father! Please...give us, and give the baby a chance!"
Jin Qiqi was completely stunned.
From the leak of her pregnancy news to the rumors and gossip, and then to her mother's pressure, she experienced anticipation, disappointment, and despair, and finally decided to bear it all alone.
Gu Yanxu's silence and avoidance had already left her disheartened. This sudden marriage proposal was like a lightning bolt that shattered the defenses she had built around her heart.
"What...what did you say?" Her voice was hoarse.
Gu Yanxu frantically rummaged in his pocket and finally pulled out a crumpled, crooked "ring" made of colorful candy wrappers.
"Qiqi, this...this is something I learned to fold last night, but it's not very good." He held up the simple "ring," his eyes shining brightly. "Of course, don't take this seriously! We'll go buy a ring later, the biggest one ever! I just wanted to tell you...how I feel..."
Jin Qiqi's hands trembled as she took the candy wrapper ring. Unfolding it, she saw that the pattern on the wrapper... was the same wrapper from a fruit candy she had impulsively given him when they first met.
"You...you didn't throw away the candy wrapper?" Her voice choked with emotion.
"No." Gu Yanxu shook his head, his eyes also a little red. "I don't know why I've kept it... Maybe subconsciously, I just wanted to keep what you gave me. It's just that I... am a coward, I don't dare to admit it, and I don't dare to face it."
He took a deep breath and continued, "Qiqi, I've thought it through. The baby choosing us is a gift from God, but also a test for us. I don't want to run away anymore. I want to be with you, to watch him grow up. Please... give me a chance to make it up to you, okay?"
Jin Qiqi's tears streamed down her face, and she couldn't speak.
Lu Xiran, watching anxiously from the side, gently nudged Jin Qiqi and whispered, "Qiqi, give us some reaction! And... he's still kneeling!"
Jin Qiqi finally came to her senses, tilting her head back and trying to stop the tears from falling, but the trembling in her voice betrayed her emotions: "You...you get up first. This matter...I need to think about it carefully."
"Okay, okay!" Gu Yanxu quickly stood up, but because he had been kneeling for a while, his legs went numb and he almost fell down again, but Lu Xiran caught him in time.
After regaining his balance, he immediately looked towards the examination room, his voice becoming tense again: "Is the child...is the child alright? You're not...?"
"No," Lu Xiran quickly explained, handing him the ultrasound image from earlier. "Look! The baby is perfectly fine!"
Gu Yanxu almost held his breath as he carefully took the small black and white photograph.
When he finally saw the small, blurry yet clear outline above, his fingers trembled violently, and his eyes instantly welled up with tears.
"This...is this the baby?"
"Mm." Jin Qiqi nodded.
Gu Yanxu pressed his fist against his mouth, trying to suppress the sob in his throat, but he couldn't hold back any longer, and large tears rolled down his cheeks. "I'm sorry... I'm sorry, baby, I'm sorry, Qiqi... I almost... I almost lost him because of my cowardice and my stupidity..."
He completely lost control of his emotions, and like a 1.8-meter-tall child, he turned around, hugged Jin Qiqi, buried his face in her shoulder, and cried silently.
Jin Qiqi was caught off guard by his sudden vulnerability. She froze for a moment before slowly raising her hand to gently pat his back, clumsily trying to comfort him: "It's alright, it's alright... don't cry, we're still outside..."
Lu Xiran watched this dramatic scene unfold, then couldn't help but facepalm. She took out her phone, snapped a picture, and sent it to Gu Yanshen with the caption: "[Look what you've done.]"
He replied almost instantly.
Gu Yanshen: [A reward?]
Lu Xiran pursed her lips and smiled secretly: 【What do you want?】
Gu Yanshen: [You.]
Lu Xiran's cheeks flushed slightly. She wanted to put her phone away, but then she received a call from Lu Hao.
"Ranran, how have you been lately?"
Lu Xiran asked calmly, "What is it?"
Lu Hao was taken aback by her words: "Come to the company; there are some things that need to be discussed in person."
"I'm busy." Lu Xiran pretended to hang up the phone.
"Wait!" Lu Hao's voice suddenly turned serious. "Look at the photos before you decide!"