Film and TV: Starting from childhood, I will give up Zhong Yi

Chapter 262 Proposal, Morning Sickness

Gu Jinghong's home.

Lin Yuan and Zhong Xiaoqin visited together.

When Gu Jia learned that the two men were planning to invite her to go on a trip together, she instinctively wanted to refuse.

Although she was not sure whether Lin Yuan had other intentions, she did not want to fall into the tiger's mouth again.

Gu Jia still remembers vividly the scene in the dessert shop that day and Lin Yuan's sharp sarcasm when he pushed her against the wall.

In the past, Lin Yuan always looked enthusiastic and kind, but now he seems like a different person.

Gu Jia knew in her heart that Lin Yuan was still the same Lin Yuan as before, but after experiencing two unspeakable entanglements with her, he no longer cared to have a good attitude towards her when they met alone.

That's right. After all, after he slept with a woman like her twice, there was nothing worth his continued care.

Gu Jia had no doubt that if she didn't know the story of Lin Yuan and Zhong Xiaoqin, she would definitely continue to be manipulated by this man.

Gu Jia pretended to be calm and smoothed the hair around her ears. She looked at Zhong Xiaoqin gently and said calmly, "I don't feel like going out recently. You guys go play."

Zhong Xiaoqin took her hand and said, "Gu Gu, just come with us."

Every time she saw Gu Jia, she could feel that Gu Jia seemed to have an unsolvable knot in her heart. She knew that Xu Huanshan's cheating and divorce had hurt Gu Jia deeply.

Gu Jia shook her head slightly and said, "It's inappropriate for you young lovers to bring a light bulb like me with you when you go out to play."

Lin Yuan spoke at the right time: "Jia Jie, just listen to Xiao Qin. It's only a few days. Go out and see the world. Who knows, you might encounter some surprises."

Lin Yuan's mouth corners curled up in a familiar arc, but in Gu Jia's eyes, it was just a false decoration pasted on a mask.

The man in front of her, smiling and trying to persuade her gently, kept repeating the same thing as the man who had mocked her with words and actions in the dessert shop that day.

It's obviously the same face, but it can switch between the two appearances so naturally.

Just when Gu Jia was lost in thought, Xu Ziyan suddenly pulled the corner of Gu Jia's clothes, raised his little face and said, "Mom, I want to go."

"Look, Zi Yan wants to go too. Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. It's also good to take Zi Yan out to see the world." Lin Yuan picked up Xu Zi Yan and patted the child's head affectionately. "Go out and play with godfather and godmother, okay?"

Lin Yuan also understood that if Gu Jia was allowed to follow them, a couple, alone, even if nothing had ever happened between Lin Yuan and Gu Jia, Gu Jia would definitely not be used to it and would be like a super light bulb.

Having the child by her side can not only prevent her from feeling uncomfortable traveling with a couple, but also prevent Gu Jia from using the excuse of taking care of the child to withdraw midway.

Xu Ziyan nodded obediently, then looked at Gu Jia expectantly.

Gu Jia subconsciously looked at her father. Gu Jinghong had no objection. He smiled and waved his hand: "It's good to go out for a walk. I don't need to worry about the old man."

Gu Jinghong only has this one daughter, and it is impossible for him not to feel heartbroken. He also hopes that his daughter can recover as soon as possible.

Gu Jia bit her lower lip. She looked at Xu Ziyan's expectant eyes and thought of Zhong Xiaoqin's sincere concern. She felt mixed emotions.

Changing the environment might really make her feel better, but when she thought about traveling with Lin Yuan, she felt something was wrong.

But then she thought again, she and Zhong Xiaoqin have been best friends for many years, and she would inevitably meet Lin Yuan in the future, so avoiding it was not a solution.

She took a deep breath and finally nodded slightly.

……

Lin Yuan was holding the steering wheel, with Zhong Xiaoqin sitting in the passenger seat. The rearview mirror showed Gu Jia in the back seat bending down to fasten Xu Ziyan's seat belt.

After a three-hour drive, they finally arrived in Hangzhou from the Magic City.

The weeping willows by the West Lake swayed in the wind, and Lin Yuan led everyone into a nearby Hanfu experience store.

"Do you really want to wear it?" Zhong Xiaoqin pinched the hem of her Hanfu skirt, looking hesitant.

In fact, she also wanted to try it, but she was worried that changing clothes and putting on makeup would delay everyone's time to play together.

Lin Yuan took down the light blue skirt from the hanger in the experience store with a smile, and said, "Last time you said you wanted to try it, now you're here."

Gu Jia held the sleepy Xu Ziyan and sat down in the rest area. She was not very interested, and what's more, Xu Ziyan still needed her care and she couldn't get away.

Lin Yuan stood aside, watching the makeup lady dress up Zhong Xiaoqin.

More than an hour later, Zhong Xiaoqin finally finished dressing up.

She had an exquisite bun and a pearl hairpin in her hair, and her makeup was elegant yet charming.

The base makeup is clear and natural, the skin seems delicate and fragile, the slender eyeliner is slightly upturned, making the eyes look charming and attractive, and the hem of her skirt sways when she walks, full of agility.

The flowing and agile Hanfu complements her sweetness and gentleness, making her look like a beauty walking out of an ancient scroll, so beautiful that one can't take their eyes off her.

Gu Jia exclaimed softly: "Xiaoqin, you are so beautiful!"

Xu Ziyan, who had just woken up, rubbed his sleepy eyes and clapped his hands in a baby voice: "My godmother is like a fairy!"

Zhong Xiaoqin rubbed Xu Ziyan's little head with a smile.

Lin Yuan leaned over and kissed her on the lips, then took her hand and said, "Let's go for a walk by the West Lake."

A few people chartered a small boat and cruised leisurely on the West Lake.

It was afternoon, and the warm sunlight shone on the lake, making the waves sparkle.

The Leifeng Pagoda in the distance has a clear outline, appearing simple and solemn in the sunlight.

Lin Yuan couldn't help but think that maybe in the future he would really have the chance to travel back to the world of the Legend of the White Snake and become a chivalrous hero.

"Husband, what are you thinking about?" Zhong Xiaoqin waved her small hand gently in front of Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan did not hide anything and said frankly: "I wonder if White Snake really exists."

Zhong Xiaoqin narrowed her eyes slightly and thought seriously: "It shouldn't exist. It's just a fairy tale."

After saying that, she turned to look at Gu Jia: "Gu Gu, what do you think?"

Gu Jia has experienced a lot of strange dreams recently and is particularly interested in these weird and supernatural things.

When Zhong Xiaoqin suddenly asked her this, she was stunned for a moment and replied vaguely: "Ah...well, yes."

Lin Yuan took Zhong Xiaoqin's shoulder and said jokingly, "It doesn't matter if she exists or not. She's not as pretty as my wife anyway."

After saying that, he pecked her lips gently again, causing Zhong Xiaoqin's cheeks to turn red. She pretended to be dissatisfied and punched his chest lightly.

After all, Gu Jia is still around, and they just got divorced, so they have to be careful about the impact of showing off their affection.

As dusk fell over the West Lake, the four of them found a waterfront restaurant near the Broken Bridge.

However, the taste of Hangzhou cuisine is really not good. At least, none of them can adapt to this taste.

After finishing his meal, Lin Yuan had no plans to go shopping at the night market again. He wiped his mouth and said, "Tomorrow we have a long way to go, so I want to go back and rest early. Sister Jia, if you're not tired, take Zi Yan shopping again."

Gu Jia shook her head: "No, Zi Yan and I will go back too, so that he won't be unable to get up in the morning."

The group returned to the hotel.

Zhong Xiaoqin looked particularly beautiful in her Hanfu costume today. Looking at her delicate face, Lin Yuan couldn't help but want to give her a facial treatment.

Zhong Xiaoqin was no longer surprised by Lin Yuan's strange requests, so she could only shyly close her eyes and continue to accompany Lin Yuan.

Zhong Xiaoqin is such a person. She will become dependent on whoever likes her and treats her well, and she will entrust all her emotions to that person.

After staying overnight in Hangzhou, the next day, Lin Yuan drove straight to Xiangxi along the Hangzhou-Ruili Expressway.

It was a nine-hour drive, and we stopped at service areas several times along the way.

Everyone talked and laughed along the way, so it didn't feel boring at all.

Lin Yuan is the best storyteller and he can always keep the two women and a child fascinated by his stories.

Even Gu Jia would interject a word or two from time to time.

Perhaps she didn't want to act too distant in front of Zhong Xiaoqin, or perhaps Lin Yuan's gentle appearance at the moment reminded her of the time they spent together, and she unconsciously relaxed a little.

It was already night when they arrived at Fenghuang Ancient Town, and the four of them walked into the stilt house together.

Lin Yuan booked two rooms in advance. Just like in Hangzhou, Lin Yuan and Zhong Xiaoqin stayed in one room, and Gu Jia and Xu Ziyan stayed in another room.

After putting their luggage away, the four of them had dinner together in the hotel.

Zhong Xiaoqin was thinking about her writing and said, "You guys go see the night view of the ancient city first. I'll go back to the hotel to write."

Zhong Xiaoqin's typing speed is pretty good, and she has some drafts saved, but if she doesn't write some in her spare time, and all the work is piled up at the end, she won't be able to enjoy it later.

Her plan is to write in the hotel every other night, so that including the saved manuscripts, she can ensure the daily update volume.

Lin Yuan immediately said, "I won't go either. I've been driving all day today and I'm a little tired. It's a good time to rest early and have fun tomorrow."

Gu Jia originally wanted to refuse, but since Lin Yuan said it first, she felt an indescribable feeling in her heart.

When she was played with by him at his house, Lin Yuan never felt tired for a day. She didn't believe that he was complaining of being tired while driving now.

Perhaps it was really Zhong Xiaoqin's idea to take me out this time, and Lin Yuan had no idea about me at all.

The next day, Lin Yuan and his group strolled in Nanhuashan Park. Zhong Xiaoqin and Gu Jia suddenly talked about Wang Manni, so they wanted to call Wang Manni. They found a stone bench to sit down, placed their phones firmly on the stone table, and made a video call with Wang Manni.

Not far away, Lin Yuan was playing with Xu Ziyan on the grass.

Children of this age are the cutest, and it’s not boring to tease them.

I just don’t know what he will feel when he grows up and finds out about Lin Yuan and Gu Jia.

After the call was connected, Zhong Xiaoqin spoke first, and said with some regret: "Manni, if you were also in Shanghai, the three of us could hang out together."

Gu Jia also asked with concern: "How are you now?"

On the other side of the camera, Wang Manni found a step to sit down, with a familiar street behind her.

She already knew that the two best friends were traveling together.

She subconsciously straightened her hair and said with a smile, "I'm fine now. I'll go to work tomorrow as a clerk in the town government."

After Wang Manni returned to her hometown, she met Zhang Zhi, the director of the Planning Office, through a blind date.

To have made it this far at such a young age, whether it be background or talent, one of them must be particularly outstanding.

Wang Manni is beautiful, fashionable, and worldly-wise, so Zhang Zhi is naturally very satisfied with her.

Knowing that Wang Manni had just returned to her hometown and had no job, he used his connections to arrange a stable job for her.

Zhong Xiaoqin asked, "So you won't be returning to the Magic City in the short term?"

"If you miss me, you can come and play with me." Wang Manni responded with a smile, but there was a hint of loneliness in her tone.

Zhong Xiaoqin pouted: "I thought you would come back after staying at home for a while."

Gu Jia couldn't help but ask, "Have you really decided?"

In her opinion, Wang Manni should be unwilling to stay in her hometown and lead a monotonous life with no end in sight.

Wang Manni pursed her lips and said, "It's decided. I'll go to work tomorrow."

Zhong Xiaoqin gossiped and changed the subject: "How is your last blind date now?"

Wang Manni replied nonchalantly: "Just get in touch with them first."

Wang Manni, who just returned to her hometown from the big city, still has a bit of arrogance in her bones, and she even looks down on Zhang Zhi.

It was only because of her parents' expectations and her own desire for emotional comfort that she did not directly reject Zhang Zhi's pursuit.

"So how do you feel about him?"

"I'm not sure, let's just get along with each other slowly and see how it goes."

Naturally, Wang Manni was too embarrassed to tell the two girls directly that she looked down on Zhang Zhi and just wanted to keep him hanging.

The three girls chatted about family matters for a while before hanging up the phone.

Zhong Xiaoqin and Gu Jia both looked at Lin Yuan and Xu Ziyan who were not far away.

Lin Yuan had a smile on his face as he played with Xu Ziyan. The scene was warm and beautiful.

Gu Jia smiled and joked: "Looking at Lin Yuan like this, he must like children very much. You should have one as soon as possible."

Zhong Xiaoqin blushed slightly, lowered her head shyly, and said softly: "He always asked me to give him a child."

Gu Jia became interested: "Then just satisfy him."

Zhong Xiaoqin moved closer to Gu Jia and whispered, "Gu Gu, let me tell you in secret, my period has been delayed for two days."

Gu Jia asked in surprise: "Really?"

Zhong Xiaoqin nodded: "But I'm not sure yet. I want to tell him after I'm sure, so as not to make him happy for nothing."

Gu Jia recalled what happened before and asked, "Lin Yuan could tell you were pregnant at first sight before. Didn't he say anything this time?"

Zhong Xiaoqin shook her head: "I don't know, maybe it's because I'm happy and smiling every day, so he can't see it."

After saying that, the two girls smiled at each other and walked towards Lin Yuan and Xu Ziyan.

……

After playing in Fenghuang Ancient Town for three days, Lin Yuan drove Zhong Xiaoqin, Gu Jia and Xu Ziyan to a quaint village in western Hunan.

This was exactly the tea factory that Mrs. Li had wanted to trick Gu Jia into taking over.

Lin Yuan bought the tea factory just before Mrs. Li's family went bankrupt.

He did not bargain over Mrs. Li's asking price. He certainly would not be stupid enough to be taken advantage of by Mrs. Li. He just signed the agreement and would pay off the debt in one lump sum before the end of the year.

Now all of Mrs. Li's family's assets have been seized and frozen, so naturally they don't have to pay the money.

If Mrs. Li is not satisfied, she can just go to court, provided that her family has the money to support her in the lawsuit.

As soon as Gu Jia entered the village, she felt it looked familiar. After thinking carefully, she realized that this seemed to be the tea factory that Mrs. Li was going to sell to her. She had been here in her dream.

The first time I dreamed was when I came here and found out that I had been fooled by Mrs. Li. The second time was when I and Zhong Xiaoqin were standing side by side here with pregnant bellies.

Fortunately, I have already taken birth control pills, so I shouldn't get pregnant at the same time as Zhong Xiaoqin.

Otherwise, she didn't know how to face Lin Yuan, how to face Zhong Xiaoqin, and how to face her father and son.

I just felt a little sad when I thought about having killed a fetus that was bound to take shape with my own hands.

Lin Yuan held Zhong Xiaoqin's hand and walked through the layers of tea ridges.

Pink ribbons flutter among the winding tea trees, swaying gently in the mountain breeze.

Many old people and children all looked at Lin Yuan. They were naturally familiar with Lin Yuan. Lin Yuan was not only the new owner of the tea factory, but also the benefactor who gave them hope in life.

Lin Yuan had planned a proposal some time ago, and everyone was working hard to make it a success.

As soon as she stepped in, a group of innocent children came jumping around, each holding a bouquet of carefully wrapped roses in their hands. With innocent smiles on their faces, they handed the roses to Zhong Xiaoqin one by one.

Zhong Xiaoqin thought it was a special local etiquette to welcome guests, until Lin Yuan took out a white veil from his arms and gently put it on her.

At this moment, Zhong Xiaoqin understood instantly, and tears welled up in her eyes. She tilted her head back, covered her lips with her small hands, and shook her head gently, trying to hold back the tears, but the hot tears still flowed uncontrollably.

Lin Yuan half-knelt on the ground, holding a gift box in his hand. A sparkling diamond ring shone brightly in the sun.

"Xiaoqin, are you willing?"

Zhong Xiaoqin nodded repeatedly and stretched out her hand impatiently, fearing that she would miss it if she was a second late.

The moment the ring was put on her ring finger, Zhong Xiaoqin stood on tiptoes and kissed Lin Yuan.

The warm air was intertwined, and the cheers of the villagers could be heard in the distance.

Lin Yuan reached out and gently wiped away the tears on her face, but this made Zhong Xiaoqin cry even harder: "Wuwuwu, I was going to propose to you, why did you do it first?"

"Then why don't you reject me and then propose to me secretly next time." Lin Yuan teased her with a smile.

"I won't! What if you don't want me anymore?"

Gu Jia didn't expect that Lin Yuan actually had such a surprise for Zhong Xiaoqin. She actually felt envious of Zhong Xiaoqin for a rare moment.

After the event, Lin Yuan accompanied Zhong Xiaoqin to stroll around the tea factory, and Gu Jia and Xu Ziyan also followed.

Lin Yuan explained to the two girls the details of the acquisition of the tea factory and the proposal plan.

In the evening, the village chief warmly treated the four people to a farm meal and arranged two adjacent rooms for them.

Zhong Xiaoqin was lying on the bed, not writing in a notebook as usual, but typing on her mobile phone.

Lin Yuan was also lying there, and Zhong Xiaoqin's bound feet, wearing flesh-colored stockings, stepped on Lin Yuan's pants with moderate force.

Not long after, Zhong Xiaoqin said in a tender voice: "Honey, I've finished writing."

As she spoke, the pair of slender and gentle hands painted with black nail polish came close to his lower abdomen.

Lin Yuan asked in surprise: "Why are you writing so fast today?"

Zhong Xiaoqin explained softly, "I took a day off today to write a thank you speech. My mind was full of your proposal, and I couldn't concentrate on writing anything else."

After being proposed to by Lin Yuan during the day, she had no time to write anymore. She just wanted to spend time with Lin Yuan in the evening.

Lin Yuan was already feeling a little aroused by Zhong Xiaoqin's probing feet, and their figures soon overlapped.

The two houses were very close to each other, and there was no sound insulation in the country houses. The suppressed sound made Gu Jia feel itchy all over.

After coaxing Xu Ziyan to sleep, Gu Jia herself couldn't fall asleep.

She finally waited until the next room fell silent, but her stomach suddenly churned and she quickly covered her mouth and walked to the bathroom.

(End of this chapter)