Chapter 673: Chapter 673: It’s Not Worth It to Do This for Me
At that thought, Zhixi suddenly froze.
She silently calculated her menstrual cycle in her heart and felt that this possibility had increased significantly.
“Mom, what do you say?” Seeing her not speaking for a long time, Xiaobao urged her.
“…not much,” Zhixi suddenly returned to her senses and poked the little one’s forehead, “Drink up your milk.”
He stuck out his tongue and finally stopped clamoring for a “younger sister,” clutching his cup and gulping down the milk.
Zhixi watched her son’s small figure, suddenly unsure whether to feel happy and excited or to resist in panic.
However, it was just her suspicion after all, better not to think too much about it.
But, looking at the breakfast on the table, she still had no appetite, and ended up just eating a few sour cucumbers.
Pei Yuanchen raised his eyebrows at her.
Elsewhere, Ning Yichen got out of the car and walked towards the villa.
“Sir,” a servant approached him respectfully, “Miss Qixi is already awake.”
Ning Yichen hummed indifferently and walked into the living room.
The doors in front and behind the living room were wide open, and Lu Qixi was sitting on the steps connected to the backyard, her back slim and frail.
Ning Yichen’s gaze grew heavy.
He suddenly realized that over the years, she seemed to have been losing weight constantly, the vigorous girl from the past now overtaken by exhaustion.
He walked over and spoke softly, “Qixi.”
Lu Qixi’s back trembled slightly, she stood up, turned her head to look at him and smiled faintly, “You’re back… thanks for last night.”
“What exactly happened last night?” Ning Yichen frowned.
“A female artist, who is on good terms with me, told me a while ago that a high official had taken a liking to me and wanted me to sing at his house. I refused,” Lu Qixi spoke lightly, “Last night I attended a performance with that female artist, and after the show, I was tricked into a car, and then delivered to a mansion…”
Pausing, she continued, “But I still don’t know who that high official is, your people arrived before he did.”
“Why didn’t you tell me?” Ning Yichen’s voice was hoarse.
“…What?” Lu Qixi looked at him, confused.
“This matter of a high official taking a liking to you, why didn’t you tell me?” Ning Yichen repeated softly.
“…We had already completely severed ties,” Lu Qixi’s expression was a bit bizarre, “Did you forget what I told you last time?”
Ning Yichen chuckled, nodding, “Right, I forgot.”
Lu Qixi’s face flushed, and for a moment, she was at a loss for words.
That day, she spoke those cruel words to him with a resolute heart, thinking that this man would certainly hate her, but he… forgot.
And in the end, when she was in trouble, he was still the only one who could save her. Most importantly, he still treated her affairs as his own.
Was it just because of that one mistaken night? Just because he felt he owed her?
“…You shouldn’t have saved me,” Lu Qixi’s voice was hoarse, “No matter who that high official is, opposing him won’t do you any good. For me, it’s not worth it.”
“But I already did,” Ning Yichen looked at her, “What do you plan to do now?”
Lu Qixi was speechless.
Seeing her finally lower her head, Ning Yichen smiled, “During this time, you don’t need to go anywhere; just stay here.”