As she watched the Chu family leave, Ming Yutong slowly withdrew her gaze.
Suddenly, she bumped into Fu Yinxiu's gentle and smiling eyes.
His palm gently covered her flat abdomen, and he softly asked, "Envious?"
"Mm," Ming Yutong nodded honestly. "Actually, my body has already fully recovered."
Fu Yinxiu smiled faintly and leaned close to her ear, whispering softly, "Then from now on, I should try harder, so you won't envy others."
His voice, warm and intoxicating like wine, lightly tickled her earlobe.
Fu Yinxiu glanced down and saw Ming Yutong's delicate earlobe, now tinged with a deep blush.
The redness spread directly to her cheeks and the corners of her eyes, a slightly embarrassed expression, as if tinged with infinite spring colors.
Like roses with dewdrops still hanging on them in the morning, trembling in the gentle breeze.
Fu Yinxiu couldn't help himself, he slightly shifted his direction and pressed his warm, thin lips against Ming Yutong's blushing cheek.
His lips left a warmth that made Ming Yutong's cheeks burn fiercely, feeling like her face was no longer her own.
Her eyes misted over as she quietly poked his rib.
What was he doing in a place like this?
She looked up at him, slightly surprised, and asked, "You promise to have another one?"
"Mm," Fu Yinxiu slightly curved his lips, lifting his hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. "I also consulted the doctor. He said there are no issues. Today, we came for a detailed pre-pregnancy check-up."
So, this man had long planned it, but kept it from her.
How could he be so mischievous?
His personality might have changed a lot now, not as cold as before, more approachable.
But one thing hadn't changed.
He still did things quietly without letting her know until the last moment, surprising her.
Even though she already knew her body was fine and agreed to have another child, he still didn't tell her.
Today, under the guise of a check-up, he had made her realize they were doing a detailed pre-pregnancy check-up.
Ming Yutong couldn't help but gaze at Fu Yinxiu, her eyes tracing his handsome and stern features.
She never expected that after wandering around with this man, they would still be together.
She had thought that her life would be like this forever. Fu Yinxiu had once appeared in her life, painting a vivid stroke.
Like a carving knife, he had etched her image into her heart.
He made her love deeply, but also hurt deeply.
Whenever she thought of him, that part of her heart would ache as if it were bleeding.
She had originally thought that she would suffer alone like this for the rest of her life.
He left a deep memory in her heart, unmatched by anyone else, but ultimately he could only be a passing guest.
She had searched and tried, even risking her health, but all she gained was pain.
Yet, even so, she couldn't bring herself to love anyone else.
It was as if her ability to love had been drained by him. He had come into her heart as a passing guest, then left, leaving her heart empty. Besides him, no one could fill it.
One meeting with Fu Yinxiu could lead to a lifetime of regret. That was probably how it would be.
She had spent her life in pain, longing, and resentment, yet he was still the only one.
She had thought her heart would remain empty like this for the rest of her life.
But she never expected that she would meet him again.
And even more surprising, he had come to her voluntarily.
Ming Yutong couldn't help but think back to three years ago...
***
Mingri Group, CEO's office.
After finishing her discussion with a client, Ming Yutong stood up and personally escorted the client out of the company.
At the company's entrance, Ming Yutong shook hands with Mr. Chen and said, "Since you still have matters to attend to, I won't keep you. Let's arrange another day for me to treat you to dinner."
"Haha, dining with a beauty like CEO Ming is my honor," Mr. Chen chuckled. "It should be me treating you. When the time comes, please do me the favor, CEO Ming."
After exchanging pleasantries with Mr. Chen, Ming Yutong had someone escort him to his car.
Once he was gone, Ming Yutong turned towards the entrance and suddenly heard the voice of a security guard behind her, "Hey kid, you can't just come in here."
"I... I'm looking for Tong Tong."
Ming Yutong froze in place upon hearing the familiar soft voice of a child. Her heart raced with excitement, unable to control the trembling in her body. She felt as though she couldn't turn around, despite wanting to.
Taking a deep breath as if gathering all her strength, Ming Yutong managed to turn around and saw Fu Jingshi standing outside the company's gate.
The security guard was polite to Fu Jingshi, cautiously blocking him to avoid any harm to the child.
Jingshi was dressed in the uniform of Jixia Academy, with a Captain America shield backpack on his back, looking lively and spirited.0
Seeing Ming Yutong turn around, Jingshi's face immediately lit up with joy. "Tong Tong, it's really you!"
Ming Yutong hurried over and waved to the security guard, "It's okay, he's a child I know."
The security guard nodded and stepped aside.
Since the entrance wasn't a good place to talk, Ming Yutong led him to a sofa in a corner of the lobby.
As she held his soft little hand, Ming Yutong's heart trembled. The tingling sensation that seemed to connect directly to her heart spread from her palm.
"Jingshi, how did you come here?" Ming Yutong gently placed Jingshi on the soft, spacious sofa and asked in a soft voice.
She lowered her head, unable to stop looking at Jingshi's face, as if she couldn't get enough of it.