Disheartened, I Fled from the CEO with Our Babies
Chapter 356: Kissed Once

Chapter 356: Chapter 356: Kissed Once

An Ge still ignored him.

Gu Changfeng said to An Ge lightly at this time, "It’s just a small injury, no big deal. But you, running around back and forth—aren’t you tired?"

An Ge shook her head, "Not tired."

Gu Changfeng lifted his chin towards her, "Go wait for me in the car; I’ll come in a bit."

An Ge responded with a hum and was about to leave when Huo Shaoxin, who had been curiously observing her, suddenly asked, "Who are you?"

An Ge had heard some things about Huo Shaoxin and knew she was a special girl with the intellect of a ten-year-old.

So, she turned back and looked at her kindly, saying, "Hello, my name is An Ge."

Huo Shaoxin felt her friendliness.

Her eyes curved into crescents, and she introduced herself sweetly, "Hi, An Ge! I’m Xinxin, hehe."

An Ge nodded.

Huo Shaoxin released Gu Changfeng’s sleeve at this moment and happily walked to An Ge, saying:

"I know your name; you’re my brother’s wife, right?"

An Ge felt a bit awkward and, after thinking for a moment, said, "Hmm, we’re already divorced..."

Huo Shaoxin wasn’t entirely unaware of what divorce meant.

She replied with a casual "Oh," then asked in confusion:

"But didn’t you and my brother already have a baby? I’m already an aunt, so why did you still get divorced? Divorce isn’t right; divorce is bad. Xinxin doesn’t like you being divorced. You should stay together, otherwise, the baby won’t have both daddy and mommy..."

While speaking, Huo Shaoxin grabbed both An Ge’s and Huo Shaoyan’s hands, pressing them together, and giggled:

"Now that you’re holding hands, you can make up!"

An Ge’s expression turned increasingly awkward.

She wanted to pull her hand back but was held tightly by Huo Shaoyan.

An Ge frowned, displeasure evident in her eyes.

Noticing her unhappiness, Huo Shaoyan eventually released her hand.

He shifted his gaze from An Ge to Huo Shaoxin and said, "Xinxin, we should go home now..."

But Huo Shaoxin didn’t want to go home with her brother.

She hid behind Gu Changfeng at this moment, sticking her head out to say:

"Xinxin doesn’t want to go home with brother. Xinxin is an aunt now, so today Xinxin wants to meet the two nephews; otherwise, Xinxin won’t go home..."

Huo Shaoyan raised an eyebrow, then shifted his gaze shamelessly to Gu Changfeng, saying:

"Mr. Gu, as you can see, my sister doesn’t listen to me. Why don’t we impose on you for a little while?"

Gu Changfeng stuck one hand into the pocket of his tailored suit pants and responded coldly, "That just proves you’re a pretty useless big brother."

Huo Shaoyan: "..."

After finishing, Gu Changfeng lifted his hand and pulled Huo Shaoxin out from behind him.

Huo Shaoxin’s gaze turned pitiful as she looked at him and said:

"Brother Feng, Xinxin is very well-behaved. Xinxin won’t stay stuck to you too long. Xinxin just wants to see the two babies—it’ll only take a moment. Xinxin even bought lots of toys for them... Xinxin just wants a little peek..."

Gu Changfeng maintained his cold expression and said nothing.

Although Huo Shaoxin wasn’t very bright, she could already read expressions.

She realized that asking Gu Changfeng was futile, and her brother Huo Shaoyan couldn’t make decisions either.

Thus, she quickly fixed her sight on An Ge.

Standing half a head shorter than An Ge, her slender figure, ear-length short hair, and her childish demeanor made her look like she was only seventeen or eighteen.

She looked at An Ge with teary eyes, her tone pleading:

"An An, can you help Xinxin, please? Xinxin has had no family or friends since she was little. Now Xinxin is an aunt; Xinxin likes babies and wants to see them—can I?"

An Ge couldn’t bear to refuse her—her heart softened, so she said to Gu Changfeng, "Let her take a look."

As soon as she finished, Huo Shaoxin echoed her tone and pleaded with Gu Changfeng:

"Brother Feng, let Xinxin see them. Don’t worry—Xinxin won’t cause any trouble. Xinxin promises..."

Since An Ge had spoken, Gu Changfeng relented, "Let’s go."

After saying that, he turned to Huo Shaoyan, adding:

"President Huo, you don’t need to come along. After dinner, I’ll send someone to take her back."

Huo Shaoyan chuckled lightly:

"That won’t do. My sister and children are at your Castle Manor. How rude would it be if I, their guardian, weren’t there?"

Gu Changfeng ignored him and instead told Huo Shaoxin:

"I don’t like your brother. If he tags along, you don’t need to come."

Upon hearing this, Huo Shaoxin grew furious at Huo Shaoyan.

She puffed her cheeks angrily and said to him:

"Brother, Brother Feng says you’re not welcome. Don’t drag Xinxin down. Just go home yourself. Otherwise..."

She added fiercely:

"Otherwise, Xinxin will hook pinkies and swear to break ties with you for one hundred years. One hundred years of absolute severance—not just one year. Hmph!"

Huo Shaoyan: "..."

An Ge noticed Huo Shaoyan’s helpless expression. Her gaze inadvertently fell on the gauze-wrapped left hand he had, recalling what Qin Ming had mentioned.

She guessed that Huo Shaoxin might have injured the palm of his left hand.

Out of courtesy, An Ge glanced at him and asked, "Is your left hand okay?"

Huo Shaoyan didn’t expect An Ge’s initiative in showing concern for him.

He looked surprised for a moment before replying, "It’s not very serious. I’m fine."

An Ge said, "You can come pick Xinxin up tonight."

The implication being that he was welcome at Castle Manor in the evening.

Huo Shaoyan felt a surge of emotions. His voice grew slightly hoarse as he responded, "Alright, I’ll see you tonight."

An Ge nodded softly and took Huo Shaoxin’s hand, smiling as she said, "Xinxin, let’s go."

Huo Shaoxin was overjoyed and hugged An Ge’s arm, kissing her cheek with a smack:

"An An, you’re so nice! Hehe."

An Ge was infected by her pure innocence and smiled, "You’re nice too."

Huo Shaoxin became excited: "Really? But everyone says I’m dumb."

An Ge frowned and looked at her sincerely, saying:

"You’re not dumb. You’re a very lovely girl. I genuinely like you."

Huo Shaoxin’s eyes curved with joy, "An An, I like you too..."

Thinking her words weren’t enough, she added, "I like you as much as my brother does—a lot, a lot."

An Ge, hearing this, subconsciously lifted her gaze to look at Huo Shaoyan.

Their eyes met midair, and An Ge couldn’t tell if she felt nervous or embarrassed. Quickly, she dodged his gaze and took Huo Shaoxin away.

Upon returning to Castle Manor, An Ge introduced Huo Shaoxin to Huo Chenghuan and Huo Huaisang.

Perhaps due to their blood connection, the three quickly hit it off and played happily together.

After that, An Ge headed to the study and found Gu Changfeng there.

At that moment, Gu Changfeng, with the help of Qin Ming, had his injured arm re-bandaged.

Once Gu Changfeng saw her enter, he signaled for Qin Ming to leave.

An Ge walked over to him and said, "Shouldn’t your injury be checked at the hospital?"

Gu Changfeng responded, "No need."

An Ge asked, "Did you find out who did it?"

Gu Changfeng thought for a moment before saying, "Likely An Muxin."

Upon hearing her name, An Ge frowned, "Then... what’s your plan next?"

Gu Changfeng replied, "I can’t take her down for now..."

Not intending to reveal too much, he asked instead, "Did Lin Keke set up the meeting?"

An Ge nodded slightly, "She’ll be here at three."

Gu Changfeng nodded, "Bring her over later; I’ll meet her personally."

An Ge said, "Alright."

Gu Changfeng hadn’t rested well last night and appeared fatigued.

Relaxing back completely, he closed his eyes to rest for a while, then said, "When should Huanhuan’s surgery be scheduled?"

After some thought, An Ge said:

"It depends on President Huo’s recent tests. If the results are all favorable, the surgery can be scheduled next week."

With Commander An’s birthday banquet approaching, Gu Changfeng knew he needed to settle everything regarding An Ge beforehand.

Otherwise, if the situation became chaotic, it could jeopardize her position.

Thinking of this, Gu Changfeng said, "Invite President Huo for dinner at Castle Manor tonight; I have something to discuss with him."

An Ge bit her lip lightly and replied, "Alright."

Noticing Gu Changfeng’s exhaustion and with half an hour until three, An Ge suggested:

"You should rest for now. I’ll come back later."

Gu Changfeng gave a soft hum of agreement and closed his eyes.

Perhaps due to his fatigue, the steady rhythm of his breathing soon filled the room.

An Ge quietly left the room.

...

Meanwhile, at Fengqiao Villa.

Huo Shaoyan, fully slouched into the couch, was on the phone.

On the other end was Xiao Chaofeng.

"Did you find out what I asked you to investigate?"

Xiao Chaofeng quickly replied:

"That Professor Laura really isn’t someone good. According to current evidence, she’s responsible for at least five lives. But the strange thing is that all five voluntarily participated in her experiments, so legally, it’s nearly impossible to hold her accountable."

Huo Shaoyan rubbed his aching brows, "What do you mean?"

Xiao Chaofeng thought for a moment before explaining:

"Let me give you an example. There was a terminal cancer patient who heard Professor Laura’s anti-cancer project could potentially save their life, so they voluntarily signed to become a subject in the clinical trials. If the experiment failed,

they agreed not to pursue any legal liability against Laura. Besides that, Laura’s anti-cancer project also provides their family with a stipend of thirty thousand... In essence, she uses the guise of charity to operate in shady ways, leaving the police helpless against her."

After Xiao Chaofeng finished speaking, Huo Shaoyan said:

"Did you make progress on investigating the suspicion that Huaisang’s illness was caused by An Muxin?"

Xiao Chaofeng replied:

"There hasn’t been major progress, but it can be confirmed that An Muxin is deeply connected to Professor Laura. If Huaisang’s illness was caused by radiation, Professor Laura certainly has the capability to collaborate with An Muxin to create radiation exposure, leading to this strange disease."

Huo Shaoyan stayed silent for a while.

Xiao Chaofeng speculated aloud:

"Do you feel like you’ve raised a tiger only to grow regretful? If it’s true that An Muxin was behind this, during the years An Ge wasn’t in the country, you kept An Muxin close by, allowing her free access to Huaisang’s life, hurting him right under your nose. Isn’t it driving you crazy now? How are you planning to deal with An Muxin?"