Wen Ning turned on the light and came to the door, knocking continuously without stopping.

  She stood behind the door and took a peek outside through the cat's eye.

  Lu Chengjing?

  Wen Ning opened the door, "Mr. Lu, what brings you here?"

  Lu Chengjing's face was anxious, and he saw Wen Ning standing behind the door. He hastily asked, "Miss Wen? Is Qiao Muxia here?"

  "Xia Xia didn't come back today."

  Wen Ning hadn't reacted yet when Lu Chengjing turned around and returned to the elevator. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared.

  Wen Ning pushed open the door and took a look at the time, it was already 1 o'clock in the morning.

  She felt a little uneasy, took out her phone and sent a message to Qiao Muxia, but Qiao Muxia didn't respond. She then dialed another call, still no response.

  "Maybe he's already asleep."

  Wen Ning returned to bed with unease, a sleepless night passed by.

  The next day, Wen Ning saw the news in the hospital that Qiao Zijun's street had an accidental fire.

  "What's going on? Xiaxia's phone has been unreachable since yesterday. No way, I have to go take a look."

  Wen Ning was about to rush over to find Qiao Xia, but was stopped by Gu Bei.

  "Don't worry, just wait a bit longer. Maybe after a while, Miss Qiao will call you to report her safety."

  As soon as Gu Bei finished speaking, Wen Ning's phone rang, an unfamiliar number, but the address showed that it was from that small town.

  "Hey?"

  "Lemon, it's me." Really, Joe Xia.

  "Xia Xia, I saw on the news that a fire broke out, are you okay?"

  "Half of the goods in the store were burned down, and my phone was inside. I'm fine, don't worry."

  Qiao Miao Xia briefly explained the situation and confirmed that she was unharmed. Only then did Wen Ning put his mind at ease.

  "You're now in a big month, try to keep your emotions pleasant and don't fluctuate too much."

  Gu Bei gave Wen Ning a thorough examination.

  "The baby's development is much better than in previous months. From now on, the baby will have obvious fetal movements."

  He looked at Wen Ning and smiled, "You'll be able to touch the baby's little hand that waves at you soon."

  Wen Ning rarely showed a happy smile, "Thanks for taking care of me all this time."

  "Need to thank again? Let's talk about the matter at hand. The child is growing up fast, and as time goes on, it will be more inconvenient for you to take care of him by yourself. Can you handle it alone? Do you want me to help find a nanny?"

  Wen Ning shook his head, "No need, I've already found one myself, and he'll be taking office in a few days."

  Man Rong is back on track and she doesn't lack money in her hands. She had already found a professional confinement nanny online.

  "Besides hiring a confinement nanny, I also bought a bigger house in the suburbs. In the future, I won't bother Second Brother Gu anymore and will go to the nearby hospital for prenatal check-ups. Please keep my address confidential for now, Second Brother Gu."

  From head to toe, giving birth to a child is her own decision and her own business. She is responsible for her own life and cannot rely on others again and again.

  Gu Bei knew her concerns, "Alright, I won't tell anyone else. But you have to send me your prenatal checkup reports on time."

  "Alright. You're busy, Second Brother Gu. I'll head back first."

  Gu Bei bade Wen Ning get into the taxi and then turned back to the hospital with a sense of relief.

  Wen Ning got on the car and said to the driver, "Go to Yun Tian Western Restaurant."

  …………

  Cloud Heaven Western Restaurant

  As soon as Wen Ning entered the door, he saw Gu's mother sitting in the corner.

  "Hello, Aunt Gu." Wen Ning stepped forward and greeted her.

  Her mother's gaze focused on her bulging belly, she glanced at her mouth, and her face was undisguised disgust.

  Wen Ning sat down.

  "Mother Guo spoke up: 'Do you know why I've come looking for you?'"

  Wen Ning nodded.

  "Mother Gu: "Do you know that Bei Ci is now in a precarious situation because of you? He was supposed to become the youngest deputy director of the municipal hospital, and one of the most outstanding young talents in the medical field. But because of your scandalous news, he has become a laughing stock for everyone. Are you just going to watch as his career is ruined?"

  "He has taken good care of you since childhood, and you can't treat him like this. The engagement back then was your own decision to break off, and it was you who used the broken engagement as an excuse to get money from him. You never liked him in the first place, yet you still want to keep him hanging on, playing with two men at once - aren't you being too excessive?"

  Wen Ning hung her head in thought, recalling how many years ago when her mother was seriously ill, she had come to the Gu's house with the intention of borrowing money.

  Gu's mother and her mother were classmates for many years, with a deep affection like sisters. Because of their good relationship, they had even arranged an engagement between Gu and the other girl when they were still young.

  In her heart, Gu Bomu was like her own aunt. When her mother fell ill, Gu Bumu would definitely lend a helping hand.

  But unexpectedly, her mother actually wanted her to use divorce as a condition.

  After they were driven out of Xie's house, Gu's mother didn't regard her as a friend anymore.

  It's easy to understand what's meant by human feelings and worldly affairs. Even a biological father and daughter can be heartless, let alone people without blood ties who shouldn't have any expectations.

  "Don't blame me for speaking harshly, you were fine when you were younger. After leaving the Xie family, you've become more and more out of control. Murdering someone and going to prison, getting pregnant out of wedlock, being in a relationship with two men at once - which one of these is something a decent woman would do? You're beyond salvation this lifetime, don't drag Bei Ci down with you..."

  Mrs. Gu's harsh words continued, but Wen Ning interrupted, "I won't let Second Brother Gu end up like me. I will come forward and clear up everything."

  Wen Ning took out his mobile phone and handed it over for her to see.

  "This is a video I recorded to clarify things, and I will tell everyone that it was me who took advantage of Gu Bei Ci, he was deceived by me. Because of my improper behavior, I have already been dumped by him and the Gu family has also broken off our engagement, all of this is my own fault."

  Gu's mother was stunned, and by the time she came back to her senses, Wen Ning had already left.

  She took out her phone, opened a certain social platform, searched for Wenning's name, and saw that video at once.

  Gu's mother didn't think twice and spent money to buy a batch of marketing accounts, forwarding Wen Ni's clarifying video.

  In less than half a day, this video was on the hot search list.

  Wen Ning used his true face to leave the border and took all the public opinion's attacks and doubts towards Gu Bei Ci onto himself.

  Soon, her account was flooded with insults. Dirty words, coarse language, and vicious curses poured in endlessly.

  …………

  "Xiao Ning, why did you want to do this?"

  Wen Ning returned to the new house he had just bought, when Gu Bei Ci's phone call came in.

  "Gu Erge, from childhood to adulthood, you've done so many things for me. Now I'll do one thing for you."

  "I don't need you to do anything for me. Where are you now? I'll go find you." Gu Bei Ci said anxiously over the phone.

  But Wen Ning hung up the phone directly.

  She changed her new address and didn't even tell Gu Bei Ci. Haicheng is so big that no one will be able to find her in a short time.

  Wen Ning put down her phone, finally repaying some of Gu Bei Ci's kindness, and the guilt in her heart was reduced a little.

  She didn't think much of it and took a nap with her tired body. When she woke up, she suddenly found that her social media account had been blocked, the video that was forwarded by the whole network in the morning couldn't be found, and all comments about her on the internet also disappeared.

  If it weren't for the original video file still being on her phone, she would have thought that this was just a dream from noon.

  Someone helped her calm down all the rumors.

  What's wrong with Gu Bei?

  Such a big move must be backed by someone with capital, Gu Bei Ci can't afford it.

  Is that Shen Junhao?

  Wen Ning recalled that every time she was deeply embroiled in public opinion whirlpools, it was Shen Junhao who stepped in to calm things down for her.

  Why is it him?

  (End of chapter)