A month passed quietly under Gu Chengyu's meticulous care.
The Cloudtop Apartment had almost become his second office. All matters that could be handled remotely were done so, and affairs requiring his personal presence were compressed into the shortest time possible. All his remaining energy was devoted to Su Qianqian.
He learned to make nutritious meals in various ways from Auntie Zhang, cooking for her himself. Even when her morning sickness was severe and she could only manage a few bites, he never got discouraged, starting over again and again.
When she was in low spirits, threw tantrums, or smashed things, he accepted it all without complaint, coaxing her gently as if he had no temper at all.
Su Qianqian was so pampered by him that she almost lost track of time. She had been acting spoiled for a month, and also feeling conflicted for a month.
She saw all his efforts. Her heart wasn't made of stone; it was impossible not to be moved.
But she still hadn't relented and forgiven him.
As for the little life inside her, her feelings were even more complicated. She still hadn't figured out what to do.
On this day, Su Qianqian personally went to Shen Media to sign the official termination agreement for the "Wind of That Summer" production crew.
Gu Chengyu had originally insisted on going with her, but Su Qianqian was adamant about going alone and forbade him from following, her attitude extremely firm.
After Gu Chengyu repeated his reminders countless times and sent twice the usual number of escorts to accompany her, he watched her leave the house with deep reluctance and then headed to the Gu Corporation.
At Shen Media, the termination process went smoothly. Although the production crew was unhappy, faced with Gu Corporation's powerful legal team and compensation amounting to ten times the penalty for breach of contract, they didn't make things too difficult for her.
After signing the documents and leaving the meeting room, Brother Wang glanced at Su Qianqian's abdomen, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke tactfully:
"Qianqian, now that the drama contract is terminated, what are your plans next?"
"This child... what are your thoughts? Do you... plan to keep it?"
Su Qianqian was taken aback.
For the past month she had been under Gu Chengyu's tight protection. Aside from being repeatedly unsettled by the baby in her womb, she spent most of her time resting. The doctor's check-ups had said nothing about the pregnancy's condition, and she had deliberately avoided thinking about it.
Now, being asked so directly by Brother Wang, she felt at a loss.
She let out a soft sigh: "Brother Wang, to be honest, I don't know."
She placed a hand on her abdomen, which showed no outward sign yet that there was a baby there.
"I never thought about not wanting him."
"But if I give birth... I'm only nineteen. I haven't even figured out my own life yet. I'm really not ready to be a mother."
Her future plans included a path to stardom, with flowers and applause, but they did not include taking care of a baby.
This unexpected child had caught her completely off guard, leaving her heart in turmoil.
Seeing her so lost, Brother Wang felt anxious for her.
He thought for a moment and suggested, "With matters like this, you can't figure it out just by thinking."
"How about I accompany you to the hospital for a detailed examination? See with your own eyes what he looks like now. Maybe then you'll know whether you truly want to keep him or not."
Go to the hospital? See with her own eyes?
Su Qianqian's heart stirred slightly.
Perhaps seeing it firsthand would really make a difference?
She was silent for a moment, then finally gave a slight nod. "Okay."
Brother Wang immediately arranged a vehicle and they discreetly headed to a private hospital.
On the way to the hospital, Su Qianqian received a photo sent by Madam Gu. It showed Gu Chengyu kneeling and bowing before a Buddha statue; the angle suggested the photo had been taken surreptitiously.
She stared at this photo for a long time, unable to collect her thoughts.
Meanwhile, Gu Chengyu, who had just finished a meeting, immediately tried calling Su Qianqian, but the young woman promptly hung up.
His heart skipped a beat, a sense of unease washing over him.
"Where is Qianqian right now?" he barked at Assistant Zhao, his voice tinged with panic.
