Fu Jingshen's car maintained a safe distance from the taxi that Gu Nian was in until she safely entered the Gu Family home. Only then did Fu Jingshen instruct his assistant to drive away.
The assistant looked at Fu Jingshen, whose handsome face was tense and cold as he gazed out the window, his entire being appeared as if it had been frosted over, wanting to speak but hesitating.
Actually, Mr. Fu clearly cared about Miss Gu, he just stubbornly pretended to be aloof and indifferent in front of Miss Gu.
...
After Gu Nian returned to the Gu Family home, she found that Gu Wei was waiting for her.
Upon seeing Gu Nian arrive, Gu Wei, who was originally seated on the sofa drinking tea, hurriedly approached and said, "Niannian, you look so pale, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing."
Seeing Gu Wei's weary expression, Gu Nian squeezed out a smile and took the initiative to ask, "Dad, why are you back from the hospital?"
"Dad was worried about you..."
Gu Nian was somewhat at a loss for words, as Gu Wei's eyes were filled with hope, clearly waiting for her to bring back some good news.
"I'm fine."
"Hmm, what did Jingshen say?"
Gu Wei asked the crucial question, and Gu Nian, suppressing the dimness in her beautiful eyes, took the initiative to say, "You still don't trust me to handle things?"
"That's good to hear. Dad was also thinking of inviting him over for a simple meal at home."
Gu Wei mumbled to himself, showing signs of age.
"Niannian, Dad is going to the hospital, your brother and mom are there, Dad is worried. If there's any news from the Public Security Bureau about An'an, let me know."
"Okay."
Gu Nian nodded and watched as Gu Wei left.
After Gu Wei had left, Gu Nian, despite her own physical condition, quickly drove towards the Gu Family corporation.
The Gu Family corporation was headless and in chaos at the moment. With Gu Wei unable to focus on business matters, Gu Nian, who majored in Business Management in university, voluntarily took on the responsibility.
Once Gu Nian arrived at the company, she received a stack of resignation letters from the secretary.
"Miss Gu, these are the latest resignation applications submitted by Gu Family corporation employees yesterday, a total of thirty-two copies."
"Okay, I know, put them down."
"Alright."
"Have you connected with the bank presidents from Zhang Bank, Zhou Bank, and Li Bank?"
The Gu Family's massive financial gap needed to be bridged by borrowing from multiple banks to alleviate the situation.
"I couldn't get through; their secretaries said they were away on business."
"Hmm."
Gu Nian nodded, feeling a headache coming on, and massaged her temples as she said, "It's clear they don't want to help us."
"What about borrowing through the black market?"
"No, the risk is too great...if handled poorly, we could lose everything."
Gu Nian waved her hand. Hence, their only hope lay with Fu Jingshen, as only the Fu Family's financial support could rescue the Gu Family from this crisis.
"So, Miss Gu, what should we do now?"
Gu Nian clenched her small hands, a dark glint flashing in her beautiful eyes.
"Help me schedule an appointment with the gynecology outpatient clinic at the K City People's Hospital."
"Ah... yes..."
Although the secretary was surprised, seeing that Gu Nian did not appear to be joking, she could only quickly withdraw to make the arrangements.
...
One week later.
Gu Nian had spent a week hitting walls everywhere as she sought help, only to be turned away.
As soon as the Gu Family was mentioned, everyone's demeanor changed, and they all prepared to kick them while they were down. Let alone offering a helping hand.
Gu Nian closely followed Fu Jingshen's whereabouts, only to be informed that Fu Jingshen had gone on a business trip to France.
France it might be, Gu Nian sent people to check Fu Jingshen's plane ticket, but the airport had no records of Fu Jingshen's travels at all.
Gu Nian realized...
Fu Jingshen was also avoiding her.
Gu Nian made up her mind to force a marriage, and although Fu Jingshen didn't see her, her mind felt much more at ease.
But to coerce Fu Jingshen was like seeking a tiger's skin...
She had no chance of coming out unscathed, it was like a moth to a flame.
...
Two weeks later.
At 6 PM, the time when the Fu Family's employees got off work, Gu Nian parked her car beneath the Fu Family building and then dialed Fu Jingshen's number.
After a long while, Fu Jingshen finally picked up the phone.
"Gu Nian, I thought you'd already given up."
"Mm, I indeed gave up, so Mr. Fu, this time, I'm not asking for your help, but I do have something to inform you."
"Go ahead."
"It's not ideal to speak over the phone. Let's meet in person, I am waiting for you below the Fu Family building, and I won't leave until you come."
Beep beep beep...
Gu Nian hung up the phone first, her gaze falling on the report in front of her as she slightly narrowed her beautiful eyes.
Ten minutes later, Fu Jingshen's tall figure appeared in front of Gu Nian's car. She held her breath, stepping out of the car and slowly walked towards Fu Jingshen.
Fu Jingshen was very tall, standing at nearly one meter nine. In contrast, Gu Nian's height of one meter sixty-six made her seem much shorter.
Gu Nian was dressed in a tailored business suit, her figure slender, exuding the efficiency of a strong woman.
Gu Nian slowly handed the document bag to Fu Jingshen, her lips forming a charming smile.
"Congratulations Mr. Fu, you're going to be a father. I am pregnant, four weeks along."
Fu Jingshen did not reach out to take the document bag, instead his deep gaze was fixed on the woman in front of him as he countered.
"Setting me up?"
Gu Nian: "..."
Gu Nian's expression changed slightly, Fu Jingshen's reaction was indeed swift.
Maintaining control over her facial expressions, Gu Nian looked up at Fu Jingshen, her beauty captivating.
"Hmm, it's not the first time anyway, we're already familiar with each other."
Fu Jingshen: "..."
Gu Nian's lips curved upwards as she continued, "So, let's be candid, Fu Jingshen, marry me..."
"You know, the Gu Family is short on funds, and across the entire K city, aside from you, no one can help me."
Upon hearing Gu Nian's words, Fu Jingshen narrowed his inky eyes, his aura daunting.
"Gu Nian, what makes you think I will comply with your wish?"
"Well, the old Mr. Fu has traditional views. If the news of a pregnancy before marriage gets out to the media, it would be a huge scandal for the Fu Family. So, Mr. Fu, you wouldn't want to bet on it, would you?"
Gu Nian spoke with all her might, reciting the lines she had prepared in her heart.
The Fu Family in K city was synonymous with overpowering influence. The Fu Family's power extended to the military and the commercial sectors, and they were not mediocre in either.
Fu Jingshen's early military service saw him as the king of special forces, with a glorious record of warfare.
Fu Jingshen: "..."
Fu Jingshen's eyes grew even deeper and more profound.
"Fine, as you wish."
Gu Nian finally heard the answer she had been hoping for, feeling a huge weight lifted off her shoulders.