Secretly Married to the Ice-Cold CEO-Chapter 449 A Piece of Good News

Xie Yuchen once again stopped Yue Xiaoyang from returning to the country. An Junxi and Zhang Miaoyan detailedly discussed Yue Xiaoyang’s recovery over the phone, and it was still not ideal.

Zhang Miaoyan said, "Recently, Jin Xiu has been constantly looking for Xiao Yang. Not to mention the media, even Tengxia Industries says they haven’t seen Young Master Yue for a long time. The day before yesterday, Xiao Yang held a video conference with the domestic side, which somewhat stabilized the group. The hospital has been inviting Xiao Yang to attend lectures and forums. We can’t hide it for long, Junxi, I’m very worried."

Xiao Yang has been absent from the public eye for too long. The truth can’t be covered.

An Junxi said, "I’ll discuss it with Yi Ke. As long as we can come up with a reasonable excuse, we’ll keep it hidden as long as possible."

Zhang Miaoyan talked about many other things. An Junxi tried to comfort her. She was also equally worried, but what could they do?

Recently, things have been a bit distressing. In the evening, An Junxi heard some good news, Sister Chen was pregnant.

Sister Chen said over the phone, "I’m an advanced maternal age, but fortunately, I’m physically strong from working regularly. The doctor said giving birth shouldn’t be too difficult. The doctor recommended by President Gu is very responsible. Junxi, I can finally be a mother. Thank you."

Sister Chen was crying on the other end. This child did not come easily; she and her husband were overjoyed to the point of being dazed.

They had undergone IVF. Only they knew how hard the process was. They almost gave up on becoming parents. This child came to them when they were near despair.

An Junxi told Sister Chen not to cry, "This is a happy occasion, why cry? A mother’s mood affects the child."

She was happy for Sister Chen. Sister Chen is a very kind and reliable woman. If Sister Chen never became a mother, it would be too cruel for her.

Sister Chen was crying and laughing, "I’m just too happy, Junxi."

An Junxi said, "When the child is born, there will be all sorts of expenses. You’ve seen Ai Xi grow up, so you know it well. If you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask, don’t be shy."

Sister Chen quickly said, "No, no need, we’ve already owed you too much. I’m calling to share the good news, not to..."

When Junxi heard Sister Chen say this, she interrupted, "What nonsense are you saying? Why would I misunderstand? I genuinely want to help you, Sister Chen. Don’t be overly polite. This is also Yi Ke’s intention."

Sister Chen changed the subject, "Junxi, when our child is born, you must come over for a meal."

"Absolutely. Whenever Yi Ke is less busy, we’ll come visit you."

Sister Chen knew how busy President Gu was, and didn’t dare trouble him to come. Not daring to refuse directly, she said, "I’m in good health. The doctor said the delivery would be quite smooth."

An Junxi felt happier too. Sister Chen and her husband were staying in Hong Kong for the childbirth. She bought many supplements and sent them over with the help of Aunt He, who was very experienced in purchasing supplements.

Gu Yikun saw her busy like a lively little bee and felt it was better for her to have something to do.

Chen Ming asked the butler for a day off. He wandered around outside, arriving at a dilapidated old neighborhood.

The neighborhood looked quiet, but there was more to it than met the eye.

As soon as Chen Ming appeared, some people flanked him from both sides and escorted him upstairs. Chen Ming had been here a few times. The first time he was scared out of his wits, but now he had become familiar.

Two people escorted Chen Ming up to the sixth floor. This unit was shabby. After opening the door, there were a few old desks inside, and several thugs were watching him, cigarettes hanging from their mouths.

Chen Ming entered and acted obsequiously, not daring to look around carelessly. He knelt and said, "Boss Qian, give me one more week. I will definitely repay the third installment. If not, you can cut off my right hand!"

The man behind him delivered a painful blow to his head. Chen Ming saw stars and collapsed, touching his head to find his hand covered in blood.

He didn’t dare to scream in pain. He gritted his teeth and rolled on the ground a few times.

The leader said, "Is your hand worth a million? Your worthless life isn’t worth that much! Today, the boss isn’t here, so we can be lenient."

Chen Ming didn’t care about the pain. He knelt up and kowtowed, "Thank you, brothers. I will definitely pay the money back soon!"

He clutched his bleeding head and stood up, only to be kicked back down, "Who said you could leave?"

Enduring the pain, Chen Ming said, "Brothers, what other orders do you have?"

The leader threw down a knife, "We said we’d be lenient, not that we’d let you go just like that. You owe one installment... cut off two of his toes as interest."

Their management was very humane. Chen Ming was a driver, so his hands couldn’t be cut off, only his feet.

Hearing this, Chen Ming fainted.

These people didn’t mess around. They gagged him, took off his shoes, and with a swift cut, Chen Ming’s eyes rolled, and he fainted on the spot.

They stuffed Chen Ming into a car, drove to an alley clinic, and dumped him out.

It took a while for Chen Ming to regain consciousness. This clinic often received strange patients, all injured and unable to go to regular hospitals. Seeing Chen Ming’s severed toes was routine for them. They helped him stop the bleeding and bandaged him.

Chen Ming lay in the clinic for a few days, paid for the treatment with his remaining money, and left, limping.

Disappearing for a few days, Chen Ming returned to the He Family, and the butler told him he had been dismissed.

Chen Ming knelt and begged the butler for another chance. The butler said, "We all know you’ve gotten involved with shady people outside. If it weren’t for Uncle Luo’s personal recommendation, the He Family would have kicked you out long ago! You skipped work without reason and angered the master. You can’t stay any longer. Collect your last month’s salary and leave at once!"

Chen Ming had no other options. His gambling debts were compounding. If he lost his job, he’d surely end up dead on the streets!

He knelt outside the He Family’s gate for days. He Zhi Lei was frustrated with his legal troubles. Seeing Chen Ming only enraged him more. He told the butler, "Get someone to chase him off. His presence here is bad luck!"

Chen Ming had no way out. At the gate, he shouted, "Boss, I know Mrs. Gu and President Gu. Please don’t fire me. I need this job!"

He Zhi Lei thought he was talking nonsense. How could a scoundrel know President Gu?

Chen Ming said, "If the boss doesn’t believe me, come join me to pick up the young lady from school this afternoon, and you’ll see."

He Zhi Lei hesitated, then thought it wouldn’t hurt to visit his daughter at school, something he had never done before.

An Junxi went to pick up Gu Jinxiu from school. Gu Jinxiu was still with He Yiqing. Among the children of various races, these two stood out.

An Junxi always looked at He Yiqing with a motherly kindness. Hearing her mother had passed away years ago, she felt even more concerned.

This child was lively, cheerful, kind, and sweet-talking, naturally drawing affection.

Today, however, He Yiqing didn’t seem happy. Usually energetic and bouncing, today she hung her head, walking without energy.