After Transmigration: Unexpectedly Wed the Ruthless Tycoon
Chapter 65: Not Found in the Textbook

Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Not Found in the Textbook

Gu Fuqiao thought they would stay in the hospital for at least a few days before coming back. Given how angry Father Gu seemed when he left, she also assumed they wouldn’t return anytime soon. But to her surprise, the three of them returned this evening.

Moreover, Father Gu was holding Mother Gu carefully, as if afraid something might happen to her.

Sister Sun handed a cup of tea to Old Mrs. Gu, who accepted it without drinking, and asked, "What’s wrong with your wife?"

Mother Gu glanced lightly at Old Mrs. Gu, then lowered her head with apprehension. Despite being so angry before, Father Gu’s expression now showed no traces of anger as he was his mother’s son after all. After helping Mother Gu to a seat, he approached Old Mrs. Gu and said, "Mom, it’s good news. Our Gu Family is going to have a new member."

Mother Gu is pregnant?

Gu Fuqiao glanced at Mother Gu and noticed her hand resting on her lower abdomen. It seemed she was indeed pregnant.

Old Mrs. Gu lifted her eyes, "That’s wonderful, having another child will make the house lively." After all, with another grandchild, Old Mrs. Gu’s expression softened, showing a hint of a smile.

Father Gu nodded, saying, "Yes, but Mom, Rong and I want to discuss something with you, okay?"

Old Mrs. Gu didn’t reply but took a sip of tea and instructed Sister Sun, "Later, bring down the supplements from upstairs to stew for the lady."

Supplements were few in those days, but who was Old Mrs. Gu? Familiar with artists and leaders, she wouldn’t lack those things.

Sister Sun agreed.

Seeing Old Mrs. Gu in a good mood, Father Gu said, "Mom, you see Rong is pregnant, and we’re short-handed at home, so why not let..."

Before Father Gu could finish, Old Mrs. Gu raised her hand, stopping him.

Old Mrs. Gu looked at Father Gu and Mother Gu, "Yes, being pregnant requires care, but Ouyang Qing is not married, so how could she know how to care for someone? Isn’t Mrs. Li enough to take care of you at home? If it’s really not enough, Sister Sun can help you."

Old Mrs. Gu’s meaning was clear, leaving Father Gu helpless. He had to compromise, saying, "Qingqing has lived at home for so many years, she needs some time to prepare before leaving, don’t you think, Mom?"

"Prepare? Sister Sun will help pack later. I’ve already called a car to send her back tomorrow morning." After speaking, Old Mrs. Gu picked up her cane and stood up.

"Aunt, I don’t want... I don’t want to go back so soon!" Ouyang Qing, wary of Old Mrs. Gu’s presence, dared not act spoiled, merely clutched Mother Gu’s sleeve.

Mother Gu was caught in a dilemma. She glanced at Ouyang Qing and finally summoned enough courage to call out to Old Mrs. Gu.

Old Mrs. Gu turned around upon hearing her.

Mother Gu lowered her head, fearful. She knew Old Mrs. Gu was consistently dissatisfied with her, yet the Ouyang Family back home depended on her to maintain their standing in the Gu Family. Her husband was a scholarly fool, lacking the means or ability to defy his own mother.

For years, she felt trepidation whenever she saw Mother Gu.

"Mom... I want to go home to nurture my pregnancy." Under Old Mrs. Gu’s gaze, Mother Gu finally squeezed out the words. But after she said this, she lowered her head again, feeling lacking.

"Rong, there’s no one at your home to take care of you. I know you can’t let go of Qingqing. We’ll visit her later when we have time." Father Gu also disagreed with Mother Gu’s words.

Old Mrs. Gu nodded and said, "Right, if you want to go, at least wait three months. The Ouyang Family truly has no one to care for you." Having said that, she left with Sister Sun.

Once they left, Father Gu finally noticed Gu Fuqiao in the corner and, showing one of his rare smiles, said, "Ah Jiao, you’ll soon have a little brother or sister. Are you happy?"

Happy?

These parents belonged to someone else, so what would yet another child have to do with her?

Gu Fuqiao glanced at Father Gu and gave a bitter smile, saying, "Dad, were you this happy when I was born?" Gu Fuqiao’s question made Father Gu hesitate for a moment.

When Mother Gu had Gu Fuqiao, he was working in the Southwest Region. He didn’t know the news yet. When he returned, Ouyang Rong was facing a difficult birth. His attention was entirely on his wife.

Through the years, his wife remained weak, and he busied himself with academia, hardly caring for even her, let alone the child. Now seeing his daughter with features somewhat resembling his own, Father Gu felt a sliver of guilt.

Gu Fuqiao saw the guilt in Father Gu’s eyes and realized it was best to stop here. Compared to others, Father Gu and Mother Gu still held onto a conscience, though only a fragment.

Unable to bear it, Mother Gu said to Gu Fuqiao, "Ah Jiao, Mom is asking you one thing today, alright? I’m pregnant and can’t look after you. Could you ask your grandma? She adores you... and if you ask, she’ll surely let Qingqing stay."

Gu Fuqiao never expected that even at this point, Mother Gu would still bring up Ouyang Qing with her.

Gu Fuqiao directly said, "Mom, Ouyang Qing hit me today. Do you still want me to do this? You want her to stay just to bully me more?"

Mother Gu hadn’t expected Gu Fuqiao to speak this way; she angrily clutched her lower abdomen.

Father Gu’s heart jumped into his throat upon seeing this, and he hurriedly moved to Mother Gu’s side. The brief guilt he had felt vanished completely, and he urgently asked, "Rong, are you alright? Should we go back to the hospital for a check?"

Mother Gu waved her hand, avoiding Father Gu and Gu Fuqiao, reaching for Ouyang Qing’s hand.

Ouyang Qing looked at Gu Fuqiao, the one she blamed for her inability to stay in the Gu Family, and angrily spoke, "Gu Fuqiao, are you satisfied now? If anything happens to Aunt’s baby, Grandma will surely stop liking you!"

"Ah Jiao, you’re not allowed to upset your mother anymore, come apologize!" Father Gu, after watching Mother Gu for a while, angrily addressed Gu Fuqiao.

His tone was very much like a teacher reprimanding a student.

Gu Fuqiao looked at the harmonious family of three, her expression indifferent.

"Mom, if you’re not feeling well, I can find grandma. She has wide connections and can definitely find better doctors. Dad, if I have to apologize for getting hit today, that logic isn’t found in any textbooks!" Having said this, Gu Fuqiao turned around and left, no longer wishing to see their hypocritical faces.