Chapter 280 : You Kept Me in the Dark for So Long
Chapter 280 - You Kept Me in the Dark for So Long.
When Dr. Na Nali first proposed the mineral vein as compensation for their collaboration, Gu Luoyu remembered him that ownership of the vein wasn't solely hers, her partner held equal rights to it.
However, at the time, Ye Sheng was too absorbed in the dizzying joy of suddenly becoming rich, floating on cloud nine, and clearly didn't hear these words... As their partnership was about to be finalized, Gu Luoyu, reminded how much Ye Sheng cherished their child, quickly added another point, fueled by strong survival instincts.
She also hinted to Dr. Na Nali that she was no longer alone now.
She had a partner and a child!
And this statement proved devastatingly effective, leaving Dr. Na Nali utterly speechless.
When he finally recovered somewhat, he adjusted his glasses, his face still etched with disbelief, muttering to himself, “Impossible... I've studied so many espera, aside from the mental collapse side effects that come with increasing power, the stronger an esper is, the harder it is for them to reproduce. With Erensu's overwhelming power... how could she possibly get someone pregnant..."
While Dr. Na Nali was reeling in shock, Ye Sheng, upon hearing Gu Luoyu's reminder, felt as if she had gulped down a big bowl of honey, her heart overflowing with sweetness.
She even gave Gu Luoyu an approving look of praise.
Good. Her partner was truly exceptional, not only thinking of her but also their child!
Given how proactively Gu Luoyu had handed over her assets, Ye Sheng honestly didn't feel she was being treated unfairly... That said, while Gu Luoyu was extremely good to her, the same couldn't quite be said for the baby in her belly.
At first, because Gu Luoyu kept using the little one in her womb as an excuse to avoid intimacy, Ye Sheng had secretly sulked, feeling that after having a child, she wasn't as important anymore.
However...
As time passed and through daily observations, Ye Sheng finally figured it out... It wasn't that the child mattered more, the reason for avoiding intimacy was simply to prevent any harm to her body.
If not for the pet egg she'd drawn from the lottery space hatching into a bird companion, and learned that Little White could cast healing spells infused with abundant life force, greatly beneficial to her current condition, she would've had to keep suppressing her frustration.
It was only when Gu Luoyu finally showed obvious signs of relief that Ye Sheng realized the depth of her hidden worries and fears... Of course, Gu Luoyu didn't dislike their child, but if forced to choose between Ye Sheng and the baby, she would unhesitatingly choose the former.
Still, the one carrying the baby was the one who'd dote on it, so Ye Sheng decided she would be the glue holding their family together!
So now, Gu Luoyu pampered her, and once the baby grew up, they'd dote on her too... Hahaha, she was the queen of the household~
After stating her demands, ignoring Dr. Na Nali, who had plunged into frenzied calculations, Gu Luoyu, familiar with the place, wasn't worried about getting lost. She simply took Ye Sheng's hand and left the research institute.
They then drove home. The moment they opened the door, Ye Hei'ya, heard their arrival, came running excitedly with loud “Gugu” cries. After not seeing it for a while, its body had ballooned like an inflating balloon, growing rapidly.
When it ran, it gave the illusion of the ground shaking.
Ye Sheng's eyes broadened in shock, hardly able to believe it. They'd only been gone for a little over ten days, not years, had Ye Hei'ya been eating growth hormones or something?!
How had it gotten so huge?!
With its hill-like size and its swan head now bumping against the ceiling, anyone who saw it would exclaim, “What a massive bird!” Who could tell this was still just a juvenile Calamity Swan?
Luckily, they'd be moving soon, otherwise, Ye Hei'ya would've had to relocate to the rooftop.
“Gugugu, ”
‘Long time no see, I missed you so much!!!’ Ye Hei'ya cried loudly, trying to dart over in a tender, birdlike manner, only to be suddenly stopped by Gu Luoyu's outstretched hand. It braked hard, sending Little White, who had been perched on its back, tumbling off.
But before Little White could hit the floor, Ye Sheng caught it midair.
Little White chirped softly, then delightfully cast a healing spell on Ye Sheng. Bathed in the white light, she felt incredibly relaxed, as if she'd just had a full-body massage.
Once the light faded, all her exhaustion disappeared, leaving her unusually refreshed.
Seeing such a visible change in Ye Sheng, Gu Luoyu's gaze toward Little White also warmed considerably. That said, compared to their two often-absent owners, Little White was clearly much closer to Ye Hei'ya.
Before long, it fussed to return to Ye Hei'ya's back, then happily showered the giant swan with healing spells.
Ye Hei'ya closed its eyes in bliss. Despite being a swan, its expression was unmistakably one of delight, making Ye Sheng grin, this guy was living the good life!
Gu Luoyu, however, arched her brow, quickly deducing the real reason behind Ye Hei'ya's “robust growth.” Who would've thought Little White's healing spells had such versatile applications, even polluted creatures could benefit from them?
If the outside world learned of this, it would undoubtedly trigger a storm of bloodshed.
It seemed that, unless absolutely necessary, Little White couldn't be allowed to make public appearances... After a quick wash, once they returned to the bedroom, Gu Luoyu didn't hide her thoughts, sharing her speculation with Ye Sheng, who nodded solemnly in agreement.
Whether the guess was accurate or not, it was better to be safe than sorry! Gu Luoyu's increased strength alone had already drawn the research institute's attention, if Little White's miraculous healing abilities were exposed, it undoubtedly would attract even more covetous eyes.
But those were concerns for another day. For now, it was time to rest properly!
After camping in the wasteland for so long, she missed their soft, cozy bed so much~
……
Once she'd rested enough, while Gu Luoyu was out handling errands, Ye Sheng lazily in bed, feeling a bit bored, so she picked up her super-powered smart-net, planning to check the outer district group chats.
Before opening the group chat, however, she saw a message from Mo Lin and quickly tapped on it.
[Wilderness Know-It-All]: Sis Ye, you kept me in the dark for so long!!! If I'd known Sis Gu's golden thigh was that thick, I'd have wanted to cling to it too!!!
Reading the message, Ye Sheng couldn't help but chuckle, news of Erensu's return was clearly spreading.
There was no hiding it now.
Since she was on good terms with Mo Lin, Ye Sheng immediately teased back.
[Wealthy Little Angel]: Oh? In that case, don't say Sis Ye didn't give you a chance, let's meet up tomorrow, yeah?
[Wilderness Know-It-All]: Cough cough, how embarrassing! I'm shy! But, Sis Ye, you should be careful lately, after hearing about Erensu's return, the Gu family's being getting restless!
The Gu family?
At the sight of those two words, Ye Sheng's brows immediately furrowed, her mood instantly turning foul.