CHAPTER 435: CHAPTER 403: PREGNANCY

Yixing City was taken away, and both Qiao Yuxian and Gu Yanjing revealed their identities.

The internet was buzzing.

All sides were watching the drama unfold.

The people livestreaming at the entrance of Qiao Zhiang’s school were also taken away by the police.

Gu Yanjing even had the Gu Family surround the school entrance, clearing out all the media until they picked up Qiao Zhiang before withdrawing.

As for the Qiao Group.

Ever since Gu Yanjing and Qiao Yuxian’s relationship was made public.

Qiao Yu’s personal phone, as well as the Qiao Group’s lines, were bombarded with calls.

Either from those eager to establish ties or those looking to collaborate.

Even those who previously couldn’t get near or reach the Qiao Group, were now proactively contacting Qiao Yu.

At first, Qiao Yu took a few calls.

But later, he turned off his phone completely.

At the company, he also had his assistant keep a record. But he had no subsequent plans to cooperate.

He felt that maintaining the status quo of the Qiao Group was already very good.

He didn’t want to rely on his daughter’s connections, much less his son-in-law’s.

The online comments from various parties seemed to have settled down.

Qiao Yuxian no longer bothered with it, leaving the follow-up matters to Yuan Wei to handle.

When off work, Qiao Yuxian immediately began to tidy up her workspace.

After tidying up, she put on her bag, picked up her water cup, stood up, pushed the chair to the desk, and was preparing to say goodbye to Zhao Meng when.

She noticed that no one in the translation department had left.

They were all looking at her, staring at her.

Qiao Yuxian stood there, glanced at everyone, then said, "Everyone, not leaving?"

No one spoke.

Qiao Yuxian said again, "Then... I’ll leave first."

Still, no one spoke.

Qiao Yuxian looked at Zhao Meng.

Zhao Meng blankly said, "You go ahead."

"Then I’m leaving." Qiao Yuxian pinched Zhao Meng’s shoulder, smiled at the people watching her, and quickly left.

She went upstairs to wait for Gu Yanjing to get off work.

During the time waiting for him to finish work, Qiao Yuxian discussed with Qiao Yu and Chen Hui about letting Qiao Zhiang rest at home for two days, then transferring him to a different school.

The primary concern was security, and they didn’t want Qiao Zhiang to be disturbed.

Afterwards, she went home together with Gu Yanjing.

Arriving at Jingyu Garden, they got out of the car from the garage.

Just after closing the car door, Aunt Qin came running over and said, "Madam, Miss Ji is here."

Gu Yanjing looked at Aunt Qin.

Qiao Yuxian: "Ah?"

"She’s been here for two hours. She just said she was looking for you, then sat on the sofa not saying a word." Aunt Qin told Qiao Yuxian, "She looks dazed, like she lost her soul."

Qiao Yuxian and Gu Yanjing exchanged a glance.

Qiao Yuxian went to the living room ahead of him.

She thought it was because her identity as Xi Mei’s boss was exposed, and Ji Xiaoxiao came to make a scene.

But when she got to the living room and saw Ji Xiaoxiao, she realized she was mistaken.

Ji Xiaoxiao’s condition seemed off.

The identity of Xi Mei’s boss shouldn’t have caused such a strong reaction.

Qiao Yuxian approached her and called out, "Ji Xiaoxiao?"

Ji Xiaoxiao suddenly seemed to come back to her senses, looking up at Qiao Yuxian.

The blank look in her eyes gradually faded, as she took Qiao Yuxian in with her gaze.

Then, she pouted and suddenly started crying.

Quite loudly, too.

"Ah——"

As she started crying,

Zhaocai was startled into crying out too.

Dou Jin jumped straight up to the cat tree in a series of leaps.

The butler was so startled he shuddered. Aunt Mei, busy in the kitchen, nearly tossed the ladle.

Even the servants, who dared not meddle in anything, couldn’t resist glancing over.

Qiao Yuxian’s heart also skipped a beat in shock, suddenly feeling at a loss as she said, "Wh-what’s wrong? Wh-what happened? Why are you crying like this?"

"Ah——" Ji Xiaoxiao cried out even harder.

Qiao Yuxian widened her eyes and pulled a few tissues from the coffee table for her, saying, "I mean, what happened? Don’t cry. Crying won’t solve it. Let’s talk about it, solve the problem first."

"Ah——" Ji Xiaoxiao shouted again, then said, "What do I do! I’m pregnant!!!"

"!!!"

The tissues in Qiao Yuxian’s hand fluttered to the floor as a ringing filled her ears and her mind went blank for a moment.

And Gu Yanjing, just stepping into the living room, paused his steps because of those words.

It was as if Jingyu Garden fell silent due to those words.

The lively Jingyu Garden suddenly seemed shrouded in a haze, persistent and oppressive.

Qiao Yuxian’s outstretched hand froze in midair, she also stilled, wide-eyed as she gazed at Ji Xiaoxiao.

The silence elongated indefinitely.

Not hearing a response from Qiao Yuxian, Ji Xiaoxiao opened her eyes to look at her, and seeing her in a daze, cried even louder.

Qiao Yuxian was jolted back to reality by her shout.

Gu Yanjing also came in.

Qiao Yuxian sat beside Ji Xiaoxiao, sat for two seconds, then shifted a bit, before saying, "How, how long has it been?"

"A little over a month." Ji Xiaoxiao said through sobs, "That time when Gu Yicheng forced me."

Qiao Yuxian’s lips moved, but nothing came out.

She glanced at Gu Yanjing.

Gu Yanjing’s expression was cold and grim.

"What do I do," Ji Xiaoxiao cried again, "They say if a child is conceived when a couple isn’t in love, they turn out ugly."

Qiao Yuxian’s mouth dropped open slightly, her expression like she’d been struck by lightning.

Ji Xiaoxiao cried for a while, then seeing Qiao Yuxian not speaking again, grabbed a few tissues to wipe her tears, sobbing, "Why aren’t you saying anything now?"

"I..." For the first time, Qiao Yuxian found herself at a loss for words with Ji Xiaoxiao.

Gu Yanjing went to the side hall, stood by Zhaocai’s dog house, and glanced at Zhaocai, who was curiously stretching its neck.

Zhaocai, sensing his cold gaze, shrank its neck back.

But as soon as he looked away, it stretched its neck out again.

Ji Xiaoxiao and Qiao Yuxian were in the living room.

After a while, Qiao Yuxian asked, "So what do we do now?"

"What can we do? It’s already there, I can’t just abort it, it’s a life. It chose me with difficulty, coming to me for reincarnation," Ji Xiaoxiao sobbed, speaking brokenly, "I just feel unlucky. The child’s unlucky, I’m also unlucky. I have nothing, no job, no fame. After giving birth, which company would dare to sign me. What resources would dare to find me. The child has no father and misses half the love. And his father’s character... If born, there might be more trouble. Even if this child likes me, it shouldn’t come now."

"What about Gu Yicheng..." Qiao Yuxian glanced instinctively towards Gu Yanjing, then whispered, "What are your thoughts? As for the Gu Family..."

Hearing her suddenly cautious and low voice, Gu Yanjing squinted at Zhaocai.

Zhaocai, frightened, shrank its neck and ran off.

"There’s no way to hide the pregnancy," Ji Xiaoxiao’s voice dropped too, trailing off, "So I want to divorce before he finds out. Can you help me?"

"I..." Qiao Yuxian lightly furrowed her brow.

After all, this child is the Gu Family’s bloodline.

She didn’t know what the Gu Family would think when they found out.

If by any chance they wanted the child to stay in the Gu Family.

It would make getting Gu Yicheng to agree to a divorce even more difficult...