Section 3

Gu Nian!" Fang Xuxu shouted loudly, her finger trembling as she pointed at the painting in front of her

Fang Xuxu hummed in annoyance, "The man's name is Lu Yesheng, twenty-five years old, a doctor at Hospital A"

Gu Nian thought very clearly; she could not figure out what was in that glass of water in the morning. She could not understand Song Huaicheng at all now, so she must take responsibility for herself.

Gu Nian squinted her eyes and said, "Yes, there is. Aren't you the one?"

What kind of sting or excitement have you experienced?" Fang Xuxu finally reacted.

Gu Nian twisted open the bottle of mineral water, took a sip, and then tilted her head back to swallow the pill. The water was somewhat cold, causing her to cough as she choked. Passersby on the roadside came and went, with some glancing back at her from time to time

Gu Nian glanced at her and said, "We have only been married for a little over two years, is that alright"

That painting can be considered ruined

Gu Nian did not reveal the matter of drugging him, "Song Huaicheng would not have any problems."

Gu Nian bent down to tidy up the paintbrushes, "It is not a physical issue, but a psychological one"

Isn't there a wife? Gu Nian murmured to herself

Gu Nian had been lacking energy all day. Fang Xu stretched out his hand and placed it on her shoulder, "Do you really need to work so hard? This painting is not due until December."

Fang Xuxu has already painted a butterfly, a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. "Otherwise, it means that woman is not suitable for bearing his children. Nowadays, there are many wealthy individuals who go to great lengths to choose talented and beautiful women to bear children for the sake of their offspring's genes"

At around 8 o'clock, Song Huaicheng was heading to the company, while Gu Nian was also on her way to the gallery. However, Song Huaicheng left a bit later than usual today. The car stopped at a red light, and as he turned his head, he happened to see Gu Nian coming out of the pharmacy across the street. She had her head slightly lowered, her long hair covering most of her face, and she was holding a medicine box, seemingly studying something.

Xu Xing placed the document in front of him, "This time among our competitors, there are some individuals who are clearly here to drive up the prices."

Fang Xuxu threw a paintbrush, and Gu Nian hurriedly ran away

Despite knowing some things, Gu Nian still pretended to know nothing and continued to live a carefree life with Song Huaicheng, laughing and joking as they went about their days. She thought that Song Huaicheng simply did not want children at the moment; he was very busy. After graduating, he started this company, which was now continuously expanding. At only twenty-six years old, many men at this age are not in a hurry to become fathers

The company is recently aiming to acquire the land in the southern part of the city, but many companies have set their sights on this lucrative opportunity

Song Huaicheng's gaze gradually darkened, and a mix of emotions surged within him. He gripped the steering wheel tightly, his eyes fixed on her silhouette. It was not until the driver behind him honked impatiently that he furrowed his brow and accelerated away

Song Huaicheng took the list and scanned it for a familiar name among those few—Gu Zhoudao. His gaze turned slightly cold, and after a moment of contemplation, he made a decision, "Report to the procuratorate before the bidding."

Fang Xuxu gritted her teeth in anger, "Gu Nian!"

"That wouldn't be a problem on your part, would it?" Fang Xuxu joked, "My mother said that normally, if a couple has been married for a year without having children, there is an issue."

Song Huaicheng rubbed his forehead, his expression somewhat dejected

Song Huaicheng's eyes flickered momentarily, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. Gu Nian felt a glimmer of anticipation deep within her heart, yet in the end, he said nothing at all

Fang Xuxu noticed that her expression was somewhat unnatural, so he quickly changed the subject, "By the way, do you know any single girls? My friend's older brother is a doctor, and he has good conditions. If you have any suitable girls in mind, please introduce them."

"Pediatrics." Fang Xuxu replied

Gu Nian swallowed hard, feeling somewhat wronged, "Song Huaicheng does not want children"

Gu Nian's hand lost its control, and the brush, in a single stroke, added an abrupt long line to the sketch.

Gu Nian smiled and quickly took a few steps back, saying, "Don't be angry! I'll ask for you!"

Gu Nian yawned, unsure if it was a reaction to the medication, feeling dizzy. "Xu Xu, why do you think men don't want children?"

Gu Nian struggled to fasten her clothes, as if all the strength in her fingers had been drained away, and no matter how she tried, she could not get the buttons to go in. She picked up her phone and opened an app, "Yesterday was not a safe period. I will go to the pharmacy to buy medicine later. A few days ago, I had a toothache and took Metronidazole. If I am pregnant, it would not be good for the child." Her words were clear, and a chilling sense of dread flashed in her eyes, "I must take responsibility for the child."

Ah! Fang Xuxu looked utterly astonished, "You have been preparing for two years, and now you say you don't want children? Is there something wrong with him?"

Gu Nian thinks of herself as talented and beautiful, and she would never lower the overall standard of Song Xiaogu.

"What subject?" Gu Nian asked casually

Feeling helpless, "I have to start over, it's already the third version."

Considering the time you have known each other, it has been about seven years

Fang Xuxu was not particularly concerned, "Could it be the seven-year itch?"

Gu Nian went to pick up the pre-ordered cake. By the time she arrived at the restaurant, many people had already gathered. She scanned the crowd and quickly spotted Song Huaicheng.

On Friday evening, it is Xu Xing's birthday. The two have known each other since they wore split-crotch pants, and their relationship is as close as that of brothers

"Just now, you were in such a hurry." Song Huaicheng smiled.

Xu walked away, "Then I will go and prepare."

Song Huaicheng sat in the corner wearing a brown trench coat, his head lowered as he played with his phone

Song Huaicheng gazed intently at the cactus on the table, which was bought by Gu Nian. He had never taken care of it, yet it had surprisingly survived for two years

Gu Nian nodded slightly, "Not bad, not bad." She took a small step back, "Actually, I think you can definitely give it a try; good fortune should not be shared with outsiders. A pediatrician, what a wonderful profession!"

Gu Nian and Song Huaicheng met in their first year of university and got married in October of their graduation year, which means it has been over six years now

Song Huaicheng has set his sights on that piece of land. Within the next five years, it will become a new city in D City. It is foreseeable how much profit acquiring that land will bring to the company's development over the next few years

Fang Xuxu wanted to change the pen, paused for a moment, and said, "There is one more thing, which is that the man does not love this woman; he just wants to play around. Who would let a child tie them down? In the future, breaking up will be messy and complicated."

Gu Nian thought about it and convinced herself that as long as she was happy with Song Huaicheng, that was enough. As for the child, she decided to wait a little longer. No, she would think of a way herself; if she became pregnant, Song Huaicheng would surely not let her terminate it

Fang Xuxu wielded the paintbrush, clearly not understanding the meaning behind Gu Nian's words, "Men, by nature, are difficult to mature; if one cannot even take good care of oneself, how can one take care of the young?"

It has been two years