Even Gu Sisi herself hadn't fully adjusted to the state of being a mother yet.
Gu Sisi took a deep breath, patted Yang Qian's hand, and sighed, "Yeah, it all feels like a dream."
Yang Qian rolled her eyes and chose her words carefully. "Sister Sisi, everything will get better and better in the future."
Gu Sisi closed her eyes gently. This was exactly what she hoped for.
However, she never could have imagined that the future would be filled with more and more hardships.
Soon, Gu Sisi's parents rushed into the ward. Huo Cheng followed behind them. Seeing the two elders excitedly bombarding Gu Sisi with questions and showing their concern, a faint smile appeared on Huo Cheng's face.
This warm feeling was really nice.
Jiang Lihao, who was standing behind Huo Cheng, gently patted his shoulders twice. He seemed to be sighing, but there seemed to be something more important to do.
"Brother Huo, come outside for a moment," Jiang Lihao whispered.
Huo Cheng cast a reluctant glance at the harmonious scene.
The two of them walked towards the stairwell. After Jiang Lihao made sure there was no one around, he lowered his voice and said, "Brother Huo, I didn't have time to tell you just now. We've checked all the guests, but we haven't found the person who tried to assassinate sister - in - law."
"All of them?" Huo Cheng frowned.
Jiang Lihao nodded affirmatively. "Yes, including the hotel staff."
There was a moment of silence. After much speculation and uneasiness, Jiang Lihao decided to voice his suspicion. "Brother Huo, I don't think this was a spur - of - the - moment attack. It was well - prepared. I suspect that person even wore a human - skin mask."
The thought in Huo Cheng's eyes deepened, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
"We've also taken fingerprints from the knife left at the scene, but there are no matches among the guests. It's as if they knew what our next move would be. Moreover, I'm sure that person is still among the guests, including the staff."
Jiang Lihao's expression was extremely serious. This was the biggest variable at the wedding.
If Gu Sisi hadn't fainted suddenly, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
Just thinking about it made Jiang Lihao's back shiver. The enemy's capabilities could not be underestimated.
Huo Cheng pondered for a long time. The sound of footsteps echoed in the empty stairwell. He turned to look out of the window, squinting his eyes. "Don't you think this is more like a demonstration against me?"
"Demonstration?" Jiang Lihao was confused.
Huo Cheng shook his head, and his steps became brisk again. "It's okay. Don't worry about this. Just act as if it never happened."
Then he walked straight towards Gu Sisi's ward, leaving behind a more and more puzzled Jiang Lihao.
Why did he feel that Huo Cheng seemed to know something?
Although Huo Cheng acted as if nothing had happened and sat on the sofa looking through his work materials.
A cup of coffee was placed in front of him. A subordinate rushed in and whispered something in Huo Cheng's ear.
Huo Cheng's expression remained unchanged. He didn't even take his eyes off what was in front of him and softly said, "Let him in."
"Yes." In a flash, the subordinate trotted out again.
After taking a few sips of coffee, Huo Cheng's ears twitched. He put down the coffee, put away the materials, stood up, and a faint smile played on his lips. "Welcome, Uncle Wen. I wonder what important matter brought you here from afar?"
A man outside had just stepped into the door. With a dark face, he snorted. "I think you know very well!"
Huo Cheng raised his eyebrows. "If Uncle Wen hadn't reminded me, I really wouldn't know."
"Then take a good look!" Uncle Wen slapped a stack of newspapers on the coffee table. He seemed extremely angry.
Huo Cheng took a glance and knew that they were reports about his wedding yesterday. However, the protagonist in all of them was this man's daughter, and the reports were all about her "going crazy".
"It seems that you're not satisfied with your daughter, but what does it have to do with me?" Huo Cheng put one hand on the sofa and sipped his coffee with the other. His tone was calm.
This attitude further infuriated Uncle Wen. He lowered his voice. "Do you really want to drive my daughter crazy? She's locked herself at home and is too ashamed to show her face."
Huo Cheng let out a soft laugh and snapped his fingers. "I think Uncle Wen should understand that I can't instruct your daughter to make a scene at someone else's wedding. Moreover, she wasn't raised by me."
The sarcasm in his words was obvious. It was undoubtedly saying that Uncle Wen hadn't disciplined his daughter well.
"Good, good, good." Uncle Wen pointed at Huo Cheng, so angry that his fingers trembled. "You've grown powerful now and don't put the older generation in your eyes."
Huo Cheng stepped forward and moved his finger away. "I don't think this is being disrespectful. After all, I'm just a victim in this matter."
"Victim? With your capabilities, you can be a victim?" Uncle Wen's face twitched.
"A lot of people know about it!" Huo Cheng spread his hands and looked at the newspapers on the coffee table.
At this moment, Uncle Wen understood. His face turned pale first, then red, and finally purple.
"I think you..." Uncle Wen's fist slammed onto the coffee table. He gritted his teeth.
Suddenly, he withdrew his fist, and his expression returned to normal. He looked like a kind - looking elder.
Huo Cheng also sensed something was wrong. His lowered eyes became more serious.
"I noticed that you didn't invite your parents to this wedding. They probably don't know about it, right?"
Sure enough, Huo Cheng didn't refute him as he did before.
He didn't say a word.
Uncle Wen continued to persuade him earnestly. "Moreover, they haven't given their approval for your choice of marriage partner. I don't think this is appropriate..."
Before he could finish, Huo Cheng stood up. His eyes emitted a dangerous aura. "I think it's time for Uncle Wen to go back. After all, you have a daughter who needs your company. Spend more time with your family."
"You..."
Huo Cheng moved his finger away again and said calmly, "As for your daughter, I think more people will get to know her in various ways in the next few days."
Huo Cheng smiled like a wolf in sheep's clothing. Obviously, Uncle Wen's words had completely enraged him.
Originally, Uncle Wen just wanted to solve the problem of the newspapers, but now he had suffered a great loss.
The dangerous aura emanating from Huo Cheng was something Uncle Wen had never seen before. For a moment, he felt flustered.
There was no more time. The next second, he was dragged away. No matter how much he struggled, he couldn't break free.
He got up clumsily in front of the Huo family mansion, patting the dust off his suit.
He was so angry that he trembled all over because of the humiliation. No one had ever dared to treat him like this.
Today, he had been insulted by a junior. He turned around, filled with thoughts of revenge.
Then don't blame him for being ruthless.
Huo Cheng went upstairs, pushed open the door, and looked at the sleeping Gu Sisi. His tense body relaxed.
He gently stroked Gu Sisi's belly. There was a strange feeling. Could this be the feeling of blood connection?
"Huo Cheng?" At this moment, Gu Sisi opened her hazy eyes. She had been feeling sleepy lately.
But knowing it was because of the pregnancy, she wasn't worried.
"It's okay. Go back to sleep," Huo Cheng gently stroked the top of Gu Sisi's head and rubbed his chin against it.
Gu Sisi couldn't resist the urge to sleep and fell into slumber again.
"Don't worry. I will definitely protect you two."
After saying this, Huo Cheng tiptoed out of the room.
And Gu Sisi in her sleep didn't notice the outside world's changes.