The military wife is pregnant and the tycoon, who has no heir, spoils her rotten.

Chapter 135

Qiao Sheng stood there, stunned, watching as Qiao Yun's gaze coldly shifted away from her. The last shred of hope in her heart vanished instantly.

At this moment, Qiao Yun's eyes no longer held the kindness of the past, but only resolute indifference.

This made Qiao Sheng truly realize that Qiao Yun was genuinely angry and determined this time.

"Mom, I'm your daughter." Qiao Sheng's voice trembled, and a hint of pleading escaped her throat.

However, before she could finish speaking, her words were cut off as if by a cold wind.

Qiao Yun's gaze had already drifted elsewhere, as if the daughter in front of her was no longer the precious baby she once held in her hands.

“You are my daughter, that’s true,” Qiao Yun’s voice was calm yet carried an undeniable firmness.

“If you can abandon your family for a man, I can abandon you for my family.”

After saying that, Qiao Yun tightly closed her lips and refused to look at Qiao Sheng again, as if looking at her would hurt her heart again.

In the midst of this oppressive and suffocating atmosphere, a nurse rushed over and informed Qiao Haisheng that he had woken up.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to her. Qiao Yun hurriedly walked towards the ward, and Qiao Sheng quickly followed, feeling a mix of emotions.

Entering the ward, Qiao Yun rushed to Qiao Haisheng's bedside, her voice trembling with tears: "Haisheng, you really scared me to death. Luckily, Dr. Xia was there at the time."

Her eyes were filled with worry and lingering fear, and tears welled up in them. Qiao Haisheng reached out and gently took Qiao Yun's hand; though her hand was somewhat weak, it radiated endless tenderness.

He gently wiped away Qiao Yun's tears with his fingertips and softly comforted her, "It's alright, it's alright, I'm perfectly fine."

Qiao Haisheng propped himself up and struggled to sit up. His gaze passed over Qiao Yun and fell on Xia Zhi and Lu Beiting behind her, his eyes filled with gratitude: "Thank you, Dr. Xia, Battalion Commander Lu."

Although his voice was not loud, every word was filled with sincere gratitude.

"It's our duty, Mr. Qiao, you don't need to be so polite. Since Mr. Qiao is alright, we'll head out now and won't disturb you any longer."

As Lu Beiting spoke, he naturally took Xia Zhi's hand and led her out of the ward.

Qiao Sheng closed the ward door, walked heavily to the bedside, and said in a choked voice, "Dad, I know I was wrong, I..."

However, before she could finish speaking, Qiao Haisheng raised his hand and gently interrupted her.

There was no anger or blame on his face, only calmness, as if his daughter had become a stranger: "You're grown up now, you have your own ideas, we're old, we won't interfere with you."

After saying that, he turned to look at Qiao Yun beside him, his eyes full of tenderness and dependence: "Yunyun, let's go back after we are discharged from the hospital."

Qiao Yun nodded gently. Their eyes met, and they seemed to reach a tacit understanding. She didn't look at Qiao Sheng again throughout the entire time.

After Xia Zhi was led out of the hospital by Lu Beiting, Lu Beiting gently pulled her into his arms, his movements as tender as if he were handling a rare treasure.

He slowly raised his hand and gently stroked Xia Zhi's hair. His warm palm seemed to carry a magical power, gradually relaxing Xia Zhi's tense body.

"It's alright, I'll take care of you from now on. I'll be your family from now on." Lu Beiting's voice was deep and firm, each word as warm as the spring sun, warming Xia Zhi's heart.

Xia Zhi buried her head in his chest and softly responded with an "Mmm." At that moment, she felt a sense of peace she had never felt before.

The next day, Xia Zhi, as usual, moved between the wards, carefully checking on each patient's condition.

When she arrived at Qiao Haisheng's ward, Qiao Haisheng suddenly called out to her, "Dr. Xia, please wait."

Xia Zhi stopped and turned around in confusion, looking at the somewhat weak middle-aged man in front of her.

"Dr. Xia, is your father named Xia Zhendong?" Qiao Haisheng's eyes revealed a hint of curiosity and anticipation.

Xia Zhi was slightly taken aback, a sense of doubt rising in her heart. Why was this man in his forties suddenly asking such a question? Could it be that he had regained his memories?
"Hmm." Xia Zhi looked at Qiao Haisheng with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

Qiao Haisheng lowered his head, his eyes somewhat unfocused, and his voice carried a hint of helplessness: "I think I saw a tombstone by the roadside when I came down the mountain yesterday, so I was a little curious."

Over the years, he has been searching for information about his family, but each time it has been like throwing a stone into the sea, with no news at all.

As time went on, he gradually gave up hope.

But after arriving here, every place gave him a sense of déjà vu, as if it held his lost memories.

Apart from Xia Zhi saying that he resembled her deceased father, no one here recognized him.

Seeing Qiao Haisheng's bewildered expression, Xia Zhi smiled slightly and said softly, "Mr. Qiao, this is just a coincidence, there's no need to worry about it."

Qiao Haisheng nodded blankly, then slowly lay back down, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

At this moment, Qiao Yun, who had just returned with hot water, greeted Xia Zhi warmly: "Hello, Dr. Xia."

Xia Zhi nodded in response with a smile. Behind Qiao Yun, Qiao Sheng's eyes were red and swollen from crying, like two ripe peaches. She looked completely lost, like a wounded fawn, listlessly following behind Qiao Yun.

Xia Zhi glanced at her indifferently before looking away, not wanting to meddle.

After staying in the hospital for three days, Qiao Haisheng was discharged.

Before leaving, he made a special trip to visit Hao Liping's family and gave them compensation.

Hao Jia accepted it readily, and the storm seemed to gradually subside.

Qiao Haisheng got into the car with Qiao Yun. When Qiao Sheng saw this, her face turned as pale as paper. She subconsciously wanted to follow.

However, at that moment, the system in her mind suddenly sounded: [Host, don't go. Our mission is Gu Yun Shen. You just need to marry him.]

Qiao Sheng abruptly stopped, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes.

Sitting in the car, Qiao Yun caught a glimpse of Qiao Sheng's scene out of the corner of her eye, and the last glimmer of hope in her heart was completely shattered.

She loosened her tightly clenched hands, revealing deep marks already dug into her palms by her fingernails.

"Haisheng, let's go." Qiao Yun's voice was eerily calm, as if she had buried all her emotions deep inside.

Qiao Haisheng gave a curt "Mm" and then started the car.

As Qiao Sheng watched the car drive away, her eyes instantly reddened, and tears welled up in them.

She could only watch helplessly as the car disappeared from her sight, her heart filled with regret and helplessness.

Xia Zhi stood not far away, looking at Qiao Sheng's back in surprise, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Even after all this, she still chose Gu Yun Shen and chose to stay.

Qiao Sheng felt her eyes sting. She leaned against the wall, her hands clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms.

She kept telling herself that her current goal was Gu Yun Shen, and she couldn't give up.

After composing herself, Qiao Sheng turned around and went to find Gu Yun Shen.

Gu Yun Shen was also surprised to see Qiao Sheng suddenly appear. He had originally thought that Qiao Sheng would go back with Qiao Hai Sheng. "Sheng Sheng, you, you didn't go back?" Gu Yun Shen's voice was filled with surprise, and he quickly grabbed Qiao Sheng's hand.

Qiao Sheng nodded gently, her voice soft yet firm: "Yes, I love you, and I want to stay for you."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yunshen smiled with delight and pulled Qiao Sheng into his arms, saying, "That's wonderful, Sheng Sheng. I will never let you down."

However, out of Qiao Sheng's sight, Gu Yun Shen's face showed no joy, but rather a subtle, calculating glint flashed in his eyes.

Qiao Sheng looked at Gu Yunshen's family with all their bags and asked with some confusion, "Gu Yunshen, where are you going?"

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Gu Yunshen's face, and he chuckled dryly twice: "We were kicked out."

The incident caused quite a stir, and as soon as they returned to Pingnan Village, they were driven out by the villagers.

They went to Lu Weifeng to plead for them, but Lu Weifeng claimed it was none of his business and then refused to see them.

"Well, then let's rent a house in town. We can take on some translation work and make a good living." Qiao Sheng held Gu Yun Shen's hand and earnestly offered him advice.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yun Shen was secretly delighted. That's right, he didn't have money to rent a house, but Qiao Sheng did.

"Then Sheng Sheng, you can come with us and look after each other." Gu Yun Shen looked at Qiao Sheng expectantly.

Without a second thought, Qiao Sheng nodded in agreement: "Then I'll go back and get my things."

Xia Zhi watched these people from afar, and her guesses were gradually confirmed.

She felt that Qiao Sheng was just like a strategist in a novel, willing to do anything to complete the mission.

Xia Zhi couldn't help but click her tongue, and said to the system in her mind: [System, are things really alright over there? Someone like Gu Yun Shen can become the male lead? That's hilarious.]

The system quickly distanced itself: "Host, although we are all systems, there are differences. I am not like them."

Xia Zhi smiled slightly, turned around and walked towards the troops.

The images of the original owner, Hao Liping, and Qiao Sheng flashed through her mind, and she was filled with emotion. Could this Gu Yunshen really make a name for himself?

She doesn't believe it.

Night fell, stars twinkled, and moonlight gently bathed the camp, immersing the whole world in tranquility.

Xia Zhi was sitting leisurely in a chair, holding the wild fruit that Lu Beiting had brought back from Pi Qiu. The fruit was round and plump, brightly colored, and exuded an enticing fragrance.

She took a small bite, and the juice burst forth, the sweet and sour taste spreading across her tongue, making her eyes crinkle and her face beam with happiness.

However, this peace and tranquility did not last long.

A sudden, urgent alarm pierced the night sky, tearing the tranquility to shreds like a sharp blade.

Xia Zhi nearly dropped the wild fruit in her hand. She stood up abruptly, her eyes filled with alertness.

Lu Beiting rushed over, his voice serious and urgent: "Emergency mission! A mudslide has occurred in Qin'an Village, the situation is extremely critical, we must set off immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Zhi's heart tightened. Without the slightest hesitation, she quickly packed her gear and followed Lu Beiting to the assembly point.

After boarding the military vehicle, Xia Zhi sat in the bumpy carriage, with Lu Beiting beside her, whose expression was solemn and whose eyes were firm.

Her thoughts drifted away involuntarily, and the plot of the book suddenly flashed through her mind.

Lu Beiting suffered another severe blow because of this mudslide incident, and was completely rendered useless.

Thinking of this, her hands unconsciously clenched. With her there this time, she absolutely could not let such a tragedy happen.

The military vehicle sped along the rugged mountain road, kicking up a trail of dust.

Outside the car window, the night was as dark as ink, with occasional flashes of light that seemed like desperate cries for help in the darkness.

Xia Zhi's heart rose and fell with the bumps of the car, and a strong sense of mission welled up in her heart.

One night later
Finally, they arrived at their destination.

The sight before them made everyone gasp in shock.

The once peaceful and tranquil village has been completely transformed. Several houses were mercilessly buried by the mudslide, leaving only broken bricks and twisted beams exposed.

The air was filled with the pungent smell of earth and rotting wood, and the air echoed with cries and pleas for help, so heart-wrenching that they seemed to tear the dark night apart.

Xia Zhi and Lu Beiting quickly jumped out of the car and joined the rescue team.

Using her medical knowledge, Xia Zhi navigated through the ruins, searching for injured villagers.

She knelt on the ground, carefully bandaging the wounds of the injured, gently comforting them, and bringing them a glimmer of warmth and hope.

Lu Beiting led his comrades, using their bare hands to move heavy stones and shovels to dig through the buried houses, trying to find more survivors.

During the rescue, Xia Zhi suddenly heard a faint voice coming from deep within the ruins: "Help... help me..." Her heart tightened, and she ran in the direction of the voice.

Beneath a pile of collapsed walls, she found a young man buried underneath.

His legs were pinned down by a huge stone slab, blood gushing from his wounds, his face was as pale as paper, and his eyes were filled with fear and despair.

"Hold on, we're coming to get you out!" Xia Zhi shouted, while quickly calling for nearby comrades to come and help.

Working together with great effort, they finally managed to move the stone slab and rescue the person.

Xia Zhi immediately examined his injuries and found that both of his legs were severely fractured and he needed to be taken to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

Just then, a violent shaking occurred, and the surrounding ruins began to sway, threatening to collapse again at any moment.

"Oh no, it's an earthquake!"

Someone shouted, and the surrounding villagers screamed, instantly turning the place into chaos.

"Zhang Yi, take some men to reassure the villagers, tell them not to panic, and to evacuate in an orderly manner!"

After Lu Beiting finished speaking, he grabbed Xia Zhi's hand and said, "Xia Xia, don't stay here, go somewhere else."

The shaking beneath her feet continued, and Xia Zhi's face grew paler.

She gripped his arm tightly. "Lu Beiting, let's go together."

Boom! Another sound of collapse.

"Battalion Commander, run! The mountain behind us has collapsed!"