You tricked me into raising your son? You'll divorce me and become my aunt.

Didn't He Yuchuan say that Ruan Ning's love for Fu Tingchen was common knowledge in the industry?

Didn't she say she wouldn't marry anyone but Fu Tingchen back then?

It doesn't seem to be the case.

Fu Tingchen is still entangled with his first love.

Ruan Ning and Gu Mingzhou are pretty much the same.

It seems that the couple appears to be harmonious on the surface, but in reality, they each do their own thing in private.

How frivolous.

Gu Mingzhou heard the door open and looked over, his eyes briefly meeting those of Jin Xiuhan standing at the door.

Gu Mingzhou said with a frank expression, "President Jin."

Jin Xiuhan nodded slightly and replied expressionlessly, "President Gu."

After saying that, Jin Xiuhan looked away and walked towards the elevator.

Gu Mingzhou didn't hear Ruan Ning's password clearly, so he tried each fingerprint with her finger.

Once the fingerprints matched, the door lock beeped softly and unlocked successfully.

Gu Mingzhou pushed open the door, helped Ruan Ning inside, and closed the door behind him.

He put the person on the sofa in the living room.

It was already past 11 p.m.

Ruan Ning was so drunk that she was in a daze and couldn't even get up to drink water or wash up.

If we leave her alone overnight, it would be too dangerous if something happened to her at night and there was no one to take care of her.

But it wouldn't be convenient for him to stay and take care of her.

After thinking for a moment, Gu Mingzhou took out his phone and dialed Cheng Xi's number.

"Hey, Mingzhou, what's up calling so late?"

"The research department had a celebratory dinner tonight, and Ruan Ning got drunk. I took her home. It's not convenient for me to stay and take care of her. Would it be convenient for you to come and take care of her mother?"

"Wait a minute, you took her home?" Cheng Xi asked in shock. "Was no one home? Where were Fu Tingchen and the maid?"

"It's not Yunjinju. Ruan Ning moved out a few days ago. She's in Jingxi. I'll send you the address. Let me know when you get there, and I'll pick you up at the entrance of the complex."

"Okay, I'm coming now," Cheng Xi said. "It just so happens that I don't have to work tomorrow, which is Saturday."

"Thank you for your trouble," Gu Mingzhou said gently.

"Of course I'll take good care of my own best friend, what's so troublesome about that?"

After hanging up the phone, Gu Mingzhou breathed a sigh of relief.

With Cheng Xi coming to take care of him, he felt at ease.

While waiting for Cheng Xi to arrive, Ruan Ning's phone screen lit up, and the caller ID showed Fu Tingchen.

Gu Mingzhou neither answered nor hung up.

He has a strong sense of boundaries. He knows that no matter how good his relationship with Ruan Ning is, he has no reason to answer her calls or hang up on her.

A dozen minutes later, Cheng Xi sent a message saying she had arrived at the entrance of the residential area.

To enter the community, you need to scan your face or swipe your access card; outsiders cannot enter.

Gu Mingzhou took the access card to the entrance of the residential area to pick up the person.

"How is Ningning?" Cheng Xi asked.

"She's asleep, so there's nothing wrong for now. We need to keep a close eye on her tonight and watch out for any vomiting, dizziness, or discomfort. Call me immediately if anything happens."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Mingzhou, for bringing her back."

"Of course."

Gu Mingzhou took Cheng Xi to Ruan Ning's house and gave her a few more careful instructions before leaving.

Cheng Xi prepared a bowl of warm hangover soup for Ruan Ning and patiently fed it to her little by little.

After drinking the hangover soup, Cheng Xi used a warm towel to wipe Ruan Ning's face.

After doing all that, she helped Ruan Ning change into her pajamas and helped her to bed.

The next day.

Ruan Ning was awakened by a headache.

The hangover was quite strong; my temples throbbed with a dull, aching pain, and even my eyes felt heavy.

Ruan Ning slowly opened her eyes, stared at the ceiling for a few seconds before slowly coming back to her senses and recalling fragmented and blurry memories of last night.

She propped herself up and sat up slowly, her head feeling extremely dizzy.

Just as I lifted the covers, the bedroom door was gently pushed open.

Cheng Xi walked in carrying a glass of warm water and a box of hangover painkillers. "Awake?"

She walked to the bedside. "Your head must hurt."

"Mmm." Ruan Ning nodded gently, raised her hand to rub her temples, her voice still hoarse from just waking up, "Xi Xi, what are you doing here?"

"You were drunk last night, and Mingzhou brought you back and called me to come and take care of you."

"Thank you for your help, Xixi."

Cheng Xi handed the warm water and pills to Ruan Ning, "Why are you being so polite? Take your medicine first. I've made some millet porridge and fried some eggs for a simple breakfast. Get up, wash up, and get ready for breakfast."

Ruan Ning took the medicine and water glass and obediently swallowed the pills.

"Thank you, Xixi."

Cheng Xi pretended to be angry and said, "If you keep being so polite, I'm going to get angry."

Ruan Ning smiled gently, "You're so kind."

When Ruan Ning finished washing up and came out of the bedroom, a hot breakfast was already laid out on the dining table.

The two sat quietly and ate breakfast.

After breakfast, Ruan Ning said, "I've been busy with chip R&D projects lately, spending almost every day in the lab. There are so many things I haven't had a chance to tell you."

"I asked my senior brother to help me find this apartment a while ago. The location and layout are perfect, and the environment is great, so I bought it and moved in. I wanted to tell you sooner so you could come over for dinner, but the project has been rushed, and it's been delayed until now."

Cheng Xi smiled upon hearing this: "It's alright, your work is more important. I know about the new chip that Mingzhou's company has launched. He said you were a major contributor to its development. You're amazing, honey."

Ruan Ning said modestly, "I only checked a loophole in the final stage. The result belongs to the whole team. I just played a supporting role."

"You're being modest."

After breakfast, Ruan Ning's headache had subsided considerably, and she felt much more refreshed.

The two rested at home in the morning, chatting to pass the time.

The temperature dropped as the sun was about to set in the afternoon; the weather was sunny with a gentle breeze.

Cheng Xi suggested going shopping.

"L brand has released some new bags, and the designs look pretty good. We're free this afternoon, how about we go check them out at MixC Mall?"

Ruan Ning: "Okay, I'll go with you."

The two tidied themselves up quickly, changed their clothes, and went out.

The MixC shopping mall is filled with boutiques of major luxury brands, and the decoration is exquisite and luxurious.

The two walked familiarly to the L brand counter, where all sorts of new bags were displayed.

A male shop assistant came over to greet and serve you.

Cheng Xi slowly browsed the display cases, examining each new style one by one, and asked the sales assistant to show her a bag.

After browsing for a while, Cheng Xi took a liking to a new handbag.

This bag features a sophisticated color scheme and a simple yet elegant design. It's a newly released limited-edition seasonal item, which perfectly matches Cheng Xi's aesthetic.

Cheng Xi looked at the male shop assistant serving her, "Could you please get me this bag? I want to check the details."

"Okay, ma'am, this is the latest limited edition of this season. It has a beautiful design and is very versatile."

The shop assistant carefully took out the bag and handed it to Cheng Xi.

Cheng Xi examined the details and found that the style, size, and texture were all to her liking.

"This is the one." She looked up at the shop assistant. "Please wrap it up for me."

The sales clerk smiled and replied, "Okay, this is the last one in our store. You have excellent taste."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Xi became even more certain that she wanted this one, and she took out her phone to prepare to pay.

Just then, a soft yet assertive female voice rang out from behind: "Wait a minute, I want this bag."