Chapter 1233 - 1230: Zhou Rui Is Pregnant
The vague silhouette last appeared in Lin Chuan's mind, and Lin Chuan felt it very much resembled himself. This time the silhouette became clearer, indeed, the silhouette was himself.
The silhouette in the mind was very small, only a few dozen centimeters high, but Lin Chuan truly felt the silhouette was like a clone of himself.
With the continuous influx of new energy, the silhouette became clearer, and the facial contours vividly resembled another version of himself.
The clarifying silhouette started moving in Lin Chuan's mind and even broke free from his mind.
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Sichuan University Group office building, Jiangbei City.
Zhou Rui has been pregnant for more than two months now. Although she hasn't started showing, the pregnancy symptoms are very severe.
Having just finished some documents, Zhou Rui sat up from her office chair to get a cup of water, but as soon as she stood up, she felt dizzy and wanted to sit down and rest for a moment. Her whole body fell backward, and she collapsed onto the floor.
Xiao Feng, holding some documents, walked to Zhou Rui's office door and knocked several times. There was no response, so she was about to turn around and leave when Zhou Rui's assistant stepped out from the adjacent room.
"Why isn't Director Zhou here?" Xiao Feng asked the assistant.
The assistant hesitated and said, "Director Zhou hasn't gone out, she's been inside the office the whole time."
Xiao Feng exclaimed and turned again to knock on the office door, but after knocking for a long time, there was still no movement. Sensing something was wrong, Xiao Feng hurriedly asked the assistant to find a key, opened the door, and saw Zhou Rui collapsed on the ground. Shocked, she ran over to hold Zhou Rui and anxiously called out, "Director Zhou, Director Zhou."
The assistant panicked too and shouted down the hallway: "Someone, quick!"
Fifteen minutes later, Zhou Rui was taken to the hospital. By this time, Xiao Feng had already called both Zhou Kai and Huang Bo, and Zhou Kai arrived at the hospital in the shortest time.
"Xiao Feng, what happened to Zhou Rui?" Zhou Kai hurriedly asked upon seeing Xiao Feng at the hospital.
Xiao Feng said, "She's still in the emergency room, I don't know either."
In the anxious waiting, the doctor finally came out of the emergency room, and Zhou Kai and Xiao Feng quickly approached to ask about Zhou Rui's condition.
The doctor took off his mask and looked at the two, asking, "Who are the patient's relatives?"
Zhou Kai quickly replied, "I'm the patient's brother. Doctor, what kind of illness does she have?"
The doctor did not answer Zhou Kai's question but said, "Come with me to the medical room."
From the doctor's tone, Zhou Kai and Xiao Feng sensed a premonition of bad news. They followed the doctor to the medical room, where the doctor had both sit down and said, "The patient has been pregnant for more than two months, the pregnancy symptoms are severe, and her body is very weak."
Zhou Rui being pregnant was like a thunderous revelation, stunning Zhou Kai and Xiao Feng.
Zhou Kai knew about Zhou Rui's relationship with Lin Chuan, and he never thought Zhou Rui was pregnant with Lin Chuan's child. But Xiao Feng knew nothing of their relationship. From her perspective, Zhou Rui had no boyfriend and couldn't suddenly be pregnant.
Before the two could react, the doctor continued, "The patient's condition is not suitable for pregnancy now. If forced to have this child, there might be unexpected incidents for the patient."
The doctor's words were clear, if Zhou Rui kept this child, when the child was born, her own life might be in danger.
"Doctor, then save the mother, she can have children later," Zhou Kai said to the doctor.
The doctor smiled wryly and said, "The patient has already woken up. I briefly explained the situation to her, but she refuses to terminate the pregnancy. You, as her family, should go talk to her."
In the emergency room, Zhou Rui, with a somewhat pale face, lay on the hospital bed, with Zhou Kai and Xiao Feng beside her.
"Xiao Rui, listen to the doctor. Don't keep this child now; you can have one in the future," Zhou Kai said softly, looking at Zhou Rui.
Xiao Feng quickly chimed in from behind, "Yes, Director Zhou, listen to the doctor."
Zhou Rui gratefully looked at the two, yet there was a resolute look in her eyes, and she said, "Kai, Xiao Feng, please stop persuading me. I must have this child."
Zhou Kai and Xiao Feng pleaded for a long time, but Zhou Rui remained steadfast in her decision to have the child. The two were at a loss, uncertain what to do next as Huang Bo hurried over.
After hearing the story from both of them, Huang Bo tried to persuade as well, but Zhou Rui stubbornly refused to terminate the pregnancy.
There was no choice, Zhou Kai asked Xiao Feng to stay with Zhou Rui while he and Huang Bo left the emergency room and went to the medical room to explain the situation to the doctor and asked if there was a way to protect both the mother and the child.
The doctor pondered for a while and said, "Since the patient disagrees, we must respect the patient's wishes. After she goes home, you must ensure she rests more and provide some essential nutritional supplements."
Zhou Kai and Huang Bo could only nod, asking the doctor to arrange the best hospital room for Zhou Rui, as she needed to recuperate for a few days due to her weakened condition.
Zhou Rui disagreed with being hospitalized, thinking there were things at the group awaiting her management.
Zhou Kai got angry and strictly reprimanded Zhou Rui, and combined with Huang Bo and his wife's persuasion, Zhou Rui finally agreed to stay in the hospital for two days.
...
Ye Ling answered Lai Xiaole's call and came to his studio with Feng'er.
As Lai Xiaole's secretary, Yan Xin'er naturally has met Ye Ling before. To be honest, Yan Xin'er doesn't have much fondness for Ye Ling.
Upon seeing Ye Ling arrive, Yan Xin'er's eyes showed a hint of displeasure, but she maintained a smile on her face as she led the two into Lai Xiaole's office.
Once seated, Lai Xiaole said, "I've called you both here to ask two questions."
"Just speak your mind if you have something to say," Ye Ling said to Lai Xiaole.
Lai Xiaole chuckled and said, "Brother Feng'er, I want to ask whether you released Qin Zhengxiong after capturing him?"
Ye Ling had told Lai Xiaole this while introducing him to Feng'er, so when Lai Xiaole asked again, Ye Ling felt a bit puzzled.
Feng'er nodded slightly and said, "That's right, I eventually let him go."
Lai Xiaole asked, "Then do you know Qin Zhengxiong's true identity?"
Feng'er shook his head and replied, "No."
Lai Xiaole frowned and said, "Then have you heard of Maoshan Tao?"
Back at Kunlun Mountain, Feng'er remembered bringing Ye Ling out of danger and hearing Lin Chuan mention it at Hangu Pass. He nodded and said, "I've heard Tian Mang mention it."
Feng'er always referred to Lin Chuan as Tian Mang.
When Lai Xiaole heard Feng'er say the words "Tian Mang," his face showed shock, and he stood up quickly: "Tian Mang, you say you've met Tian Mang?"
Facing Lai Xiaole's shocked expression, Feng'er said, "Yes, I've not only met him but am also friends with him."
Lai Xiaole calmed his excited emotions, sat back down, and muttered to himself, "The heavens bring disaster, Tian Mang descends; could it all be true?"
Ye Ling didn't know about these matters and looked at Lai Xiaole and Feng'er curiously, asking, "What is Tian Mang?"
Lai Xiaole ignored Ye Ling's question, focusing on Feng'er and continuing, "Since you're friends with Tian Mang, you must know the meaning of these words?"
Feng'er understood what Lai Xiaole meant, smiled, and nodded, saying, "Yes, I've come under my master's orders to assist Tian Mang in preventing the disaster."
Lai Xiaole's eyes appeared deep and contemplative, remaining silent yet continuously watching Feng'er.
Ye Ling observed the two, unable to understand the conversation.
At that moment, Feng'er suddenly felt a strange sensation, sensing an approaching danger.
It was just past one in the afternoon, and they were in Lai Xiaole's studio; why would there be such a feeling?
Feng'er's sense of danger grew stronger, an ineffable feeling of murderous intent.
Outside the office, Yan Xin'er's startled shout echoed; it sounded frantic.
Hearing Yan Xin'er's shout, Lai Xiaole suddenly stood up and ran outside.
Ye Ling also stood up, wanting to leave, but Feng'er grabbed her, saying in a deep voice, "Stay here, don't move."
Ye Ling hesitated, seeing Feng'er's grave expression, and sat back down.
After speaking to Ye Ling, Feng'er's body moved swiftly, disappearing outside the office door.
As Feng'er rushed out of the office, he saw Lai Xiaole standing there, while a few meters away, a person dressed in black and masked with black cloth had taken Yan Xin'er hostage.
The intense murderous intent emanated from the person in black; though Feng'er didn't know who he was, he knew the person was skilled.
"Who are you?" Lai Xiaole asked the person in black, eyes fixed on him.
The person's face was covered by black cloth, making his appearance unrecognizable, but he spoke in a cold voice: "I am Shadow."
Shadow, an assassin from Maoshan Tao, once tried to assassinate Lin Chuan but failed.
Lai Xiaole and Feng'er didn't know Shadow was an assassin from Maoshan Tao, nor had they heard of him. Lai Xiaole, eyeing Shadow, asked, "What do you want?"
Held hostage by Shadow, Yan Xin'er kept her eyes on Lai Xiaole, her pretty face showing some fear but not overwhelming terror.
Shadow coldly said, "I'll spare you if you hand over the Book of Destiny."
From Shadow's gaze, it seemed he saw Lai Xiaole and the others as lambs waiting for slaughter.
Lai Xiaole was shocked by Shadow's words; the Book of Destiny is a family heirloom of the Lai family, known to few in the world.
The so-called Book of Destiny, according to legend, is a mystical tome that can reverse fate. Lai Xiaole had received it from his father and spent much effort researching it, but to no avail.