The CEO is domineering, the devil Boss is addicted to pampering

Chapter 1331 Yunrui Enchanting: The Commonality of Family and Love

Qi Ruixiang looked at the B-ultrasound image on the examination report, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

That was his child, a tiny life, growing slowly in Yang Xiaotang's belly. He reached out his hand and wanted to touch Yang Xiaotang's belly, but she dodged him.

"I've asked my assistant to leave the key to the apartment at the front desk. If you want to move in, you can contact him at any time."

Qi Ruixiang withdrew his hand and said calmly, "I will give you living expenses every month from now on. If you need anything, you can always come to me."

Yang Xiaotang didn't say anything, but just clutched the inspection report tightly and turned to leave. Yan Wanqing glanced at Qi Ruixiang, sighed helplessly, and hurriedly caught up with Yang Xiaotang.

Looking at Yang Xiaotang's resolute back, Qi Ruixiang felt an inexplicable sense of loss in his heart.

He knew that what he was doing was not enough, and he also knew that this was not what Yang Xiaotang wanted.

But this is all he can do now. He needs time to adapt to the role of a father and to sort out his feelings for Yang Xiaotang.

He took out his cell phone and called Gu Yunxi. The phone rang for a long time before it was picked up. Gu Yunxi's voice was a little cold: "What's the matter?"

"It's nothing, I just want to tell you that Yang Xiaotang and I... have a child." Qi Ruixiang's voice was as calm as if he was talking about the weather.

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a long time before Gu Yunxi's voice came: "Congratulations. Now that you have a child, treat her well and don't hurt her like you did to me."

Qi Ruixiang stood in the hospital corridor holding his cell phone. The busy tone in the receiver was still echoing in his ears. Gu Yunxi's words "Congratulations" were like an ice pick, piercing his already restless heart.

He originally thought that upon hearing the news, Gu Yunxi would at least be a little moved - surprise, unwillingness, or even just perfunctory questioning.

But she didn't. There was only a calmness that was almost indifferent, and even her blessings carried the distant tacit understanding between adults.

This kind of tacit understanding made him more uncomfortable than quarreling.

When I was with Gu Yunxi before, even the most intense arguments were filled with vivid emotions.

She would cry, make a fuss, and with red eyes would accuse him of indifference. Those sharp emotions were like flames, at least proving that she cared.

But now, she was too lazy to even give any extra emotions.

Qi Ruixiang raised his hand and pressed his eyebrows, but the coolness from his fingertips could not suppress the irritability in his heart.

He took out his cigarette box and was about to take out a cigarette when he remembered the no-smoking sign in the hospital and could only stuff the box back into his pocket in annoyance.

The nurses pushing the treatment carts in the corridor passed by, and the sound of the wheels rolling was particularly harsh in the empty space, as if reminding him again and again that the "excitement" he had carefully prepared ultimately turned into a self-directed joke.

"Mr. Qi." The assistant's voice came from behind, holding the apartment key and a checklist of pregnancy precautions. "The apartment is ready, and the daily necessities are also prepared according to the list. Take a look..."

"To Miss Yang." Qi Ruixiang's voice was as cold as ice, and he didn't even turn his head. "Also, organize the pregnancy course materials and send them over."

The assistant was stunned for a moment. Looking at his tense profile, he didn't dare to ask any more questions. He could only nod and agree: "Okay, I'll take care of it right away."

Qi Ruixiang walked to the window and watched the backs of Yang Xiaotang and Yan Wanqing getting into the car downstairs.

Yang Xiaotang lowered his head, his shoulders slightly slumped, and even the movement of getting into the car was tired.

He knew that his attitude just now had hurt her again, but he couldn't suppress the inexplicable anger in his heart - he was angry at Gu Yunxi's calmness, angry at his own self-conceit, and even more angry at the inextricable grievance in Yang Xiaotang's eyes, which pricked his nerves like needles.

He got into his car and told the driver to follow the white car in front. The atmosphere in the car was oppressive and suffocating. From a distance, they could see Yang Xiaotang leaning against the window from the back. She hadn't looked well since the pregnancy checkup.

Qi Ruixiang's fingers tapped unconsciously on his knees, the rhythm chaotic, like his heartbeat at the moment.

He remembered the glimmer that flashed in Yang Xiaotang's eyes when the doctor pointed to the small gestational sac on the screen and said "very healthy" in the ultrasound room.

The glimmer was faint, but like a spark, it made his heart soften for a moment. But the next second, she dodged his outstretched hand, and the distance in her eyes was like a wall, completely blocking him out.

"Sir, a pregnant woman's mood is very accurate. My wife gave me a lot of trouble when she was pregnant. She is very sensitive during pregnancy now, so please be more tolerant."

The driver suddenly spoke, his voice very soft, but with a cautious reminder. The driver had been with Qi Ruixiang for many years, and had seen his gentleness towards Gu Yunxi, as well as his irritability at the moment, and he knew even more clearly how fragile a pregnant woman's emotions were.

Qi Ruixiang didn't say anything, but just turned his gaze back to the window.

The leaves of the sycamore trees on both sides of the street rustled in the wind, and sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves onto the road, creating mottled light and shadows.

He recalled that when he was a child, the children around him would tell him that when their mother was pregnant with his younger brother, their father would come home early every day to cook her her favorite lotus seed soup and patiently listen to her talk about the day's trivialities, even if those things were so trivial that they were not worth mentioning.

Although he had not experienced such a life, he could picture the corresponding picture in his mind.

It’s just that the figure that should have been dad has been replaced by mom, and I’m the one sharing the day’s trivialities!

Qi Zhifang made him his favorite food and listened to him talk about the interesting things that happened at school...

At that time, he thought that since he could find common ground between the two, he would be the same as them - life is patience in triviality and gentleness in ordinariness.

But when it comes to me, it turns into a mess. Why does it turn out like this?

The car in front suddenly stopped by the roadside. Yan Wanqing got out first, walked around to the other side, opened the door, and carefully helped Yang Xiaotang down.

Qi Ruixiang's car also stopped. He looked at Yang Xiaotang standing on the side of the road, leaning against the wall, bent over and retching, his shoulders heaving violently, his face as white as paper.

His heart suddenly tightened, and he subconsciously pushed open the car door and wanted to rush over, but stopped the moment he took a step.

He remembered how Yang Xiaotang had avoided him just now, and her cold eyes, and his feet seemed to be nailed to the spot.

Yan Wanqing patted Yang Xiaotang on the back and took out some warm water from her bag and handed it to her.

Yang Xiaotang took a sip and recovered a little. When she looked up, she met Qi Ruixiang's gaze.

There was no surprise in her eyes, only numb fatigue, as if she saw an insignificant stranger, and she quickly looked away.

Qi Ruixiang's heart felt like it was being squeezed by something, the pain so severe that he could barely breathe. He knew that Yang Xiaotang's numbness was more hurtful than her anger...

Only after Yan Wanqing helped Yang Xiaotong back into the car did he tell the driver to keep following. He followed silently all the way without getting out of the car or caring. Even though there were many excellent opportunities to show off along the way, he still did nothing!