Chapter 1006 - 3

Chapter 1006: Chapter 3

Le Zhengsheng was lounging idly in the recliner, but his brow was furrowed.

"Director."

"Hmm." Le Zhengsheng glanced sideways, "What’s the matter?"

"This..." Liao Jingqing pulled out a document file from his bag, "Take a look! As soon as I got it, I brought it straight to you."

"What?" Le Zhengsheng was uninterested.

Liao Jingqing bent down and lowered his voice, "This was specially authorized by the President... The information you requested has been uncovered, it’s all here. The President instructed that after you read it, you must destroy it immediately! Because it’s very important, there are no copies."

"Really?"

As soon as Le Zhengsheng heard this, he jumped to his feet.

Snatching the file from Liao Jingqing’s hand, "Let me see!"

He couldn’t wait, opening the file.

The information inside was simple...

In the past two years, Gu Xiaoning frequently visited the hospital, and all her appointments were with... Dr. Cui?

Le Zhengsheng furrowed his brow, Dr. Cui? Isn’t that Cui Ruoya’s father?

Why? Why does Gu Xiaoning want to meet with Dr. Cui? And for two whole years?

Inside, there was also Dr. Cui’s detailed profile. Dr. Cui... specializes in immune inhibition and bioengineering. What on earth? Le Zhengsheng couldn’t understand.

Liao Jingqing chimed in, "Director, this Dr. Cui... has gained immense fame in the last two years because of the live virus inhibitor."

Live virus inhibitor? Le Zhengsheng’s mind suddenly exploded, buzzing with sound.

He continued to read, seeing the section labeled research subject.

He immediately closed his eyes—above, it clearly stated, XIAONING·GU.

Le Zhengsheng’s hand, holding the documents, suddenly clenched tight, "Is this all there is?"

"Yes." Liao Jingqing nodded, "The more specialized research materials were left untouched as per the President’s instructions... I suppose it’s not what you need, Director."

"...Hmm." Le Zhengsheng replied softly, "You may leave!"

"Yes."

Soon quiet settled in, and Le Zhengsheng slumped into the sofa in despair.

What’s going on?

He thought that Gu Xiaoning had betrayed him during those two years, but in reality... Gu Xiaoning was involved in this? Serving as a live research subject for Dr. Cui?

Why? It can’t be for no reason.

Is this what Su Hang meant when he said he hurt Gu Xiaoning... but not in a romantic sense?

The black-market information only contained research data, but surely there was some kind of transaction involved!

Without thinking further, Le Zhengsheng immediately headed out.

He knew where Su Hang was now and drove straight there.

In the hotel conference hall, Su Hang was about to take the stage, surrounded by people.

"Dr. Su." Le Zhengsheng intercepted him at the door, smiling broadly, "Busy?"

Su Hang paused at his attitude, "It seems like you know?"

"Yes." Le Zhengsheng slipped his hands into his pockets, "So, I specially came to thank you, didn’t I? Dr. Su, it’s all thanks to you... Without you, I wouldn’t have figured out that this is the truth."

Su Hang nodded slightly, "That’s good... Gu Xiaoning has done so much for you, you need to treat her well from now on."

"For me?" Le Zhengsheng stiffened, suddenly moving closer, "Dr. Su, what do you mean by that? How is Gu Xiaoning’s matter of being a live research subject related to me?"

"..." Su Hang was shocked, "You... you didn’t know?"

"Not completely!" Le Zhengsheng smirked, "That’s why I came here to trick you, isn’t it? Indeed, there’s a transaction between you! What exactly is this transaction?"

Su Hang chuckled, "Director Le, truly worthy of being a political player... It’s a pity, you were confused for two years!"

"Speak!" Le Zhengsheng frowned, "I’ve chased you down here to force an answer! Not considering your words as the reason, don’t worry about my wife!"

Wife?

Su Hang was taken aback, this man’s sense of responsibility... was as strong as his possessiveness.

——

Ling Yu returned to the villa, the dining area filled with a familiar aroma.

Hmm?

Ling Yu raised his brows and moved closer. Sure enough, he saw the familiar figure and instinctively smiled, "You’re back?"

"Mm." Gu Xiaoning was wearing an apron and smiled as she placed the soup bowl on the dining table.

"Back early today, go wash your hands... Then come eat."

In that moment, warmth filled Ling Yu’s heart. This feeling... this home-like feeling, had not been felt since his mother’s passing.

He nodded, "Alright."

After washing up, Gu Xiaoning had already scooped out the rice, placing it in front of him, "Eat up."

Ling Yu frowned as she didn’t sit, "Aren’t you joining me?"

"I..." Gu Xiaoning hesitated.

"Tsk." Ling Yu clicked his tongue, "You’re not treating me as a friend? Join me to eat."

Gu Xiaoning laughed, "You misunderstand, it’s not that I don’t see you as a friend... I, just can’t eat."

"Hmm?" Ling Yu was surprised and paused.

Realization hit him, "Right, I’ve heard pregnant women’s tastes differ from others... What do you want to eat?"

His concern made Gu Xiaoning’s face warm, "Young Master Ling..."

"What?" Ling Yu raised his eyebrows, "Is there something you’re craving?"

"I..." Gu Xiaoning touched her still-flat belly, "I’m pregnant... You already knew, didn’t you?"

Ling Yu paused, "Hmm... It’s Le Zhengsheng’s."

He used an affirmative tone.

Gu Xiaoning chuckled inwardly, see... even an outsider could see whose child this is! But, that pig Le Zhengsheng actually thinks it’s someone else’s child!

She swallowed, "So, Young Master Ling... Don’t be too nice to me."

"Well then..." Ling Yu asked in return, "Are you planning to remarry Le Zhengsheng?"

"..." Gu Xiaoning suddenly looked up at Ling Yu, her expression blank, "I..."

After a moment of silence, Ling Yu smiled.

"That’s not in your plans, right?"

Indeed, Gu Xiaoning hadn’t thought about it that way. Rather than saying she hadn’t thought about it, it’s more like... she didn’t dare to think that way. Since two years ago, she had already decided in her heart that there would be no future between her and Le Zhengsheng. In this world, not all devotion leads to a return... Not all devotion is for the sake of return! That’s how much she liked Le Zhengsheng.

"So." Ling Yu said warmly, "Since you’re still single, I have my intentions... Isn’t that allowed?"

"..."

Gu Xiaoning was baffled; she truly didn’t understand Ling Yu.

Despite her circumstances, he didn’t mind?

Understanding what she was thinking, Ling Yu shook his head and sighed.

"Do you know? You’re very warm... Yet this world has too many cold people, thus, you have a unique charm. You, make everyone cold want to get close. Life is a lifelong affair; would a smart person let go of you because of your past?"

Ling Yu looked at the dazed Gu Xiaoning and laughed.

"Do you think I’m an idiot?"

"Ah?" Gu Xiaoning hurriedly waved her hand, "No, of course not!"

"Then why should I give up on you because of your child?"

Gu Xiaoning opened her mouth but didn’t know how to refute. In fact, her words were already very clear.

And honestly, Ling Yu... wasn’t unlikable.

Although he always said he wanted to be with her, Ling Yu had never done anything excessive. He was always gentle and harmless, looking after her.

"By the way."