After the divorce, the CEO forced me to have his child.

Chapter 135 Late at night, anxiously waiting for his return

"Of course, of course," Aunt Li said happily, serving the soup. "This soup should be eaten while it's hot. I heard that your baby has been a little unstable these past few days, so I've been making food to help with the pregnancy. But you don't need to worry too much. Babies are just a bit sensitive, and instability is inevitable in the first three months, but it's usually fine. Just take good care of yourself, and I'll keep an eye on you to make sure nothing happens to you or the baby."

"Thank you, Aunt Li." Gu Zhiyao immediately drank the soup and praised Aunt Li's cooking skills without reservation. The meal was a happy one.

During her lunch break, Gu Zhiyao slept soundly, only to wake up to find it was already dark outside!

Aunt Li came in and said to her, "Mr. Quan just called to say that President He has something to do tonight and won't be coming home for dinner. Please eat first."

Gu Zhiyao was taken aback for a moment, but quickly came to her senses.

Yes, he manages such a large company, he must be extremely busy every day, how could she expect him to be as idle as she is?

Moreover, he comes back after his social engagements, which is much better than before when we only saw each other once a week, and even then it was just a quick visit to that particular event.

Ultimately, it was He Yi's gentle words and rare tenderness this morning that sustained her and gave her a great deal of hope, enough to offset any regrets and disappointment.

Aunt Li asked Gu Zhiyao again if there was anything she particularly wanted to eat for dinner. Gu Zhiyao patted her stomach and chuckled, "I don't seem hungry yet. It seems like the food I ate at noon hasn't been digested yet."

"It's like this in the early stages of pregnancy. But in the later stages, you'll always feel like you're not getting enough to eat. By then, the baby is gradually taking shape and needs to consume more nutrients, so you'll have to eat more to keep up."

"Really? You'll have to make sure I eat a lot then, even if I don't feel hungry." Gu Zhiyao's eyes crinkled with laughter as she looked forward to that moment.

She ate a lot for dinner, and after finishing, she nestled on the recliner on the balcony to admire the moon. The moon was beautiful tonight. As Gu Zhiyao looked at the bright moon in the night sky, she naturally thought of He Yi again, wondering what he was doing, whether he had eaten before getting busy with work, and she had an urge to call him, chat with him, and hear his voice.

But she could only think these things in her heart; she never dared to make a call.

Although his tenderness this morning was still vivid in her mind, she didn't feel at ease. She felt like she was dreaming and was afraid that these beautiful moments would never happen again.

At this very moment, He Yi and Zheng Yuanxi were enjoying a candlelight dinner at the revolving restaurant on the top floor of Yuncheng's tallest building. Listening to music and watching fireworks, it was even more romantic than a movie.

Zheng Yuanxi's affectionate eyes never left He Yi. After the argument the day before yesterday, she found herself even more inseparable from him. Therefore, she made many proactive arrangements, such as this candlelight dinner tonight. She also planned to go to the mountaintop with him to watch the shooting stars after dinner.

In contrast, He Yi seemed somewhat absent-minded, glancing at his phone from time to time. This subtle action did not escape Zheng Yuanxi's notice.

"What's wrong? Are you busy with work?" Zheng Yuanxi asked hesitantly.

He Yijun paused slightly, then shook his head, "No."

"I'm sorry, Yi, you're so busy with work, I shouldn't have bothered you, but I really miss you. Let's give that suggestion you made the other day a try."

That day, He Yi suggested going abroad to do another IVF treatment, but she refused. She didn't want to go through any more trouble and didn't want to have any more children!

She even questioned him about whether he truly loved her, whether he loved her as a person or just loved her for having his children!

As a result, the meeting ended on a sour note.

Today, she wants to tell him that she agrees, and even if it means suffering and pain, she is willing to try for him.

He Yi was deeply moved when he heard her say that.

The reason he decided to try IVF again that day was because he thought Gu Zhiyao hadn't gotten pregnant. But now that Gu Zhiyao is pregnant, he naturally doesn't plan to do it again. After all, he knows how complicated it is and how dangerous it is. He doesn't want her to suffer like that or take that risk again.

"Yuanyuan..." He Yi pondered whether or not to tell Gu Zhiyao about her pregnancy.

But Zheng Yuanxi suddenly raised her hand and said gently, "Actually, what your grandmother said makes sense. You are the heir of the He family, how could you not have children? Moreover, a marriage without children is ultimately a bit of a regret. You and I love each other, so naturally we hope to have a child of our own. That child is the crystallization of our love, with our blood flowing in their veins. It is proof of our love and the continuation of our lives."

So, I'm willing to endure this hardship. Besides, after having children, we won't have to argue about these things all the time. Ah Yi, it's not that I don't trust you, but life is unpredictable, and no one can foresee the future.

You don't dislike me now because of the children, and you even defend me in front of your grandmother. But what about in the future? Ten or twenty years from now, your feelings will probably change. Our house will be empty, without a single child. You might feel regret, remorse, or even despise me.

The pain I'll suffer then will be incomparable to what I feel now. I must have a child that we both carry together. No matter the cost, I will give you a child. He will embody all our traits, inheriting everything we have. Just thinking about it makes me feel wonderful!

Looking at Zheng Yuanxi's hopeful and happy smile, He Yi felt even more excited. The words he wanted to tell her suddenly got stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say them anymore.

Zheng Yuanxi continued to paint a picture of a bright future, and then suggested that she wanted to go to the mountaintop to watch shooting stars.

He Yi naturally couldn't refuse, so he took her and drove to their destination.

It's 9:30.

Gu Zhiyao remained on the balcony, already feeling drowsy.

She was noticeably more tired after getting pregnant, especially at night when she was always very sleepy. Usually, when she was at Lin Yu's place, she would go to bed around 9 o'clock unless there was something special going on. But tonight, she couldn't really fall asleep.

Simply because she was waiting for him to come back.

Is he still busy?

When will you be back? You're so busy.

Will he come back tonight?

Or will it simply disappear like before?

Thinking of this, Gu Zhiyao's heart clenched, and she couldn't help but take out her phone to send him another message. But as soon as she finished typing the message, she stopped herself.

No, I can't disturb him.

And what if he really doesn't plan to come back? Wouldn't she be making a fool of herself by asking him that?

Did she even annoy him?

But he clearly said he would be back tonight.

Brother He Yi, you weren't lying to me, were you? Remember what you said, you'd be back tonight? It's just that work kept you late?

Gu Zhiyao hugged her phone to her chest and cried silently, overwhelmed by a torrent of longing.