Chapter 908 - 904
The door to the ward was pushed open, and a nurse came in. "Mr. Le Zheng, are you going to handle the discharge procedures today?"
"Nurse." Le Zhengsheng’s expression tightened. "May I ask, have you seen my wife?"
Chapter 602 It Won’t Pass
The nurse was surprised. "Your wife? Isn’t she here taking care of you?"
Le Zhengsheng frowned. The nurse hadn’t seen her either? Then where on earth had Gu Xiaoning gone?
At this moment, it never would have crossed Le Zhengsheng’s mind that his little wife would actually dare... to make the decision all by herself, leave Hai City, and go to F City!
He completed the paperwork and left the hospital.
He rushed to the villa, but... she wasn’t there either.
"Young Madam? She hasn’t come back!"
Hearing the servant say that, Le Zhengsheng’s brows knitted tightly... he finally had a bad premonition!
He went upstairs and checked the luggage.
His heart sank straight to rock bottom... the things Gu Xiaoning used every day were already gone! Of the suitcases they had brought, hers was missing!
So that meant... Gu Xiaoning had left with her luggage?
Le Zhengsheng raised a hand to his forehead; even the torment of his illness hadn’t made him suffer like this! Where could she have gone? To leave so quietly, sneaking away behind his back—what was she doing it for?
He took out his phone and called Officer Qu.
"Hello, Officer Qu, it’s me... Le Zhengsheng."
He and Officer Qu had some acquaintance. "Yes, Mr. Le Zheng, please go ahead."
It was really hard for Le Zhengsheng to say it out loud. "I’m sorry to trouble you, but could you help me check where my wife, Gu Xiaoning... she’s from Hai City... has gone? She may already have left the country."
"...All right." Officer Qu paused on the other end, seemingly puzzled, but he didn’t ask much and agreed right away. "Once I have any information, I’ll contact you immediately."
The waiting felt especially long...
Restless, unable to sit still, the good mood he’d had these past few days vanished in an instant.
Officer Qu called back quickly.
"Officer Qu!" Le Zhengsheng sat up straight, his heart in his throat.
"Yes, Mr. Le Zheng." Officer Qu sounded a bit hesitant. "The exit records show that your wife... took an early-morning flight today and left Hai City..."
"Where to?" Without realizing it, Le Zhengsheng had already stood up; there was an answer in his mind, ready to burst out.
Officer Qu said slowly, "...F City."
As expected...
Le Zhengsheng slumped, collapsing onto the sofa.
Gu Xiaoning had gone to F City!
Why? Did he even need to ask why? She’d been insisting she wanted to study, and B University was in F City! So Gu Xiaoning had left in the middle of the night in order to go to school!
He couldn’t make sense of it. He’d thought that since she hadn’t mentioned it these past days, she’d already given up! But instead, she chose this way—just leaving outright?
"Thank you, Officer Qu."
Hanging up, he frowned and rubbed his forehead; the headache was fierce. It wasn’t just his head—his heart hurt too!
How could the always obedient, always putting him first Gu Xiaoning... be so stubborn this time?
He sat on the sofa, not even sure how long he sat there.
He picked up his phone. "Hello, book me a ticket to F City. Yes, as soon as possible."
He had to rush to F City at once! And bring the disobedient Gu Xiaoning back!
...
F City.
Dragging her suitcase, Gu Xiaoning walked out of the airport.
Although she’d said before that she didn’t want Su Hang to pick her up... Su Hang had come anyway.
"Gu Xiaoning." The moment Su Hang saw her come out, he walked up quickly.
Gu Xiaoning kept her head down and walked forward; she didn’t hear him at all.
"Gu Xiaoning!" Su Hang had no choice but to reach out and pat her shoulder.
"Uh?" It was like she’d been terribly startled; Gu Xiaoning jerked her head up.
Su Hang froze, staring at her swollen, reddened eyes. "You..."
"I’m fine." She turned her face away; her voice was thick with congestion.
"Hey..." Su Hang sighed and took the suitcase from her hand. "Let’s go. The car’s outside."
She shook her head. "I can manage on my own."
"I know." Su Hang nodded. "But this is F City, after all—I know my way around better... and the place you’re staying is arranged by us. It’ll be faster if I take you. Aren’t you tired? The sooner you get there, the sooner you can rest."
Gu Xiaoning said nothing more. In truth, her mind was completely blank... she didn’t want to think about anything, didn’t want to do anything.
They got in the car, and Su Hang drove her to where she’d be staying.
The environment was nice, all separate courtyards inside. The yard wasn’t big, just right for one person.
"This place..."
She was surprised. "The accommodations you arranged are this good?"
Su Hang was taken aback for a second, then nodded. "It’s close to the research institute, so it’s more convenient."
"...Mm." Gu Xiaoning didn’t think much of it and nodded in response.
Su Hang carried her luggage upstairs. "Do you need me to help you unpack?"
"No." She shook her head. "I’ll do it myself. Thank you for bringing me here."
"Okay." Su Hang glanced around. "Do you need anything else?"
"Um..." Gu Xiaoning asked, "Are there any stores nearby? I need to buy some toiletries."
Su Hang steadied her. "Don’t go out today... just unpack your things. I’ll go buy them for you, it won’t take long."
She didn’t turn him down; she really didn’t want to move.
Su Hang left and soon came back carrying two big bags filled to the brim...
"See if there’s anything missing." He set everything down on the floor.
Gu Xiaoning was about to squat down, but Su Hang stopped her. "No, don’t squat. Even if your belly doesn’t show yet... the baby’s there. Be careful. I’ll take everything out and put it in the bathroom for you."
"Thank you."
"It’s nothing."
While Su Hang was sorting the items, Gu Xiaoning changed her clothes and came out.
Seeing that her eyes were still swollen, Su Hang said, "I’ll go get some ice for you to put on them."
"No need." She frowned. "Mr. Su Hang, could I... ask you to leave?"
"Uh?" Su Hang was stunned; he hadn’t expected her to say that.
Frowning, in a foul mood, she didn’t care about how Su Hang might feel. "I know this place is provided by you, but... aside from cooperating with your research, I just can’t bring myself to have a good attitude toward you."
"...." Su Hang opened his mouth, then closed it again.
"Mr. Su Hang." She looked up. "I’m not blaming you, but... please understand how I feel."
"...All right." Su Hang nodded. "I can understand. But, Gu Xiaoning, you’ve still got a long two years ahead of you. You have to adjust your mindset. The pain is only temporary... these days will pass."
Pass? Gu Xiaoning shook her head with a short laugh. "They won’t."
As long as she couldn’t go back to Le Zhengsheng’s side, this sorrow would never be suppressed.
"Then..." Su Hang looked a little awkward. "I’ll leave. There’s some food in the fridge downstairs. For the sake of the baby in your belly, at least eat a little."
"Mm." She nodded absentmindedly and urged Su Hang to go.
Once she’d seen him off, Gu Xiaoning threw herself onto the big bed.
Tossing and turning, all she could see in her mind was Le Zhengsheng...
"A-Sheng must be frantic right now."