Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 535 - 533: How Long to Go_1

Chapter 535: Chapter 533: How Long to Go_1

"Ah?" Xia Ningxing was startled, clearly not expecting him to leave again.

If it were any other time, it might have been okay, but right now, she was carrying his child and desperately needed his companionship.

Xia Ningxing instantly felt a dryness in her throat, as though a massive hand was tightly gripping it, and she managed to ask with difficulty, "Where to this time? For how long?"

"An island research institute, perhaps a year, maybe longer," Lu Tingli said with a bitter smile as he spoke.

If he could, he wouldn’t want to go either, but the organization needed him, and there were times when resistance was not an option.

"It’s okay, you go," Xia Ningxing understood his predicament and that he had to comply with the arrangements to contribute to Star Shine’s development, so she smiled at him understandingly.

But the hand that was holding the newspaper had already crumpled it tightly, showing the sorrow and reluctance in her heart.

A year or longer was not a day or half a day; how could she not be sad about such a long separation!

"Are you angry?" Lu Tingli sat beside her, his gaze fixed on her reaction.

"No," Xia Ningxing answered him in a muffled tone, her head lowered.

Lu Tingli could not help but reach out and gently pinch her cheek, "You say you’re not angry, but your words don’t match your heart!"

"There’s no anger!" Xia Ningxing stubbornly turned her head away, ignoring him, "This is your job, I respect and understand it, how could I be angry? I just... I just can’t bear to part with you..."

By the end of her sentence, a distinct sob could be heard in her voice.

As if she had let this sob be noticed, Xia Ningxing immediately stopped speaking and gently bit her teeth, staying silent to prevent him from discovering any further.

"Why are you crying now?" Even though she quickly composed herself, Lu Tingli still caught the sign and hurriedly held her face with concern, wiping her reddened eyes.

"I’m not crying!" Xia Ningxing glared at him, "Stop slandering me."

"Alright, alright, you’re not crying, you just got sand in your eyes, right?"

"Yes! Exactly like that!"

Unable to keep from chuckling, Lu Tingli laughed and embraced her, "You can’t bear to leave me, and I can’t bear to leave you either, Ningxing, how about you come with me?"

He suddenly proposed, then added, "This island has a unique geographical location, making it a treasure trove that is very nurturing. It’s especially suitable for physical recuperation or for pregnant women to nurture their unborn child. Since your pregnancy is causing you a lot of discomfort, if you go there, your condition should improve. Moreover, they have the best medical team available."

"Can I really go?" Upon hearing this, Xia Ningxing’s face brightened with hope, and she eagerly awaited his confirmation.

If possible, she would, of course, want to stay with him.

Even if he was busy working during the day, just being able to see him once within the day would already fill her with contentment.

Lu Tingli leaned over and kissed her pure white cheek, "Of course, you can. The organization allows family members to accompany, but background and history will have to be checked."

The reason for this strictness is the fear that criminals or spies might take the opportunity to infiltrate.

"That’s not a problem," Xia Ningxing quickly shook her head.

Xia Ningxing had a good background, so once the request for her to accompany him was submitted, the organization immediately agreed that she could join Lu Tingli on the island.

Moreover, considering that she was pregnant, they also allowed for an additional nanny or housemaid to accompany their household.

Upon hearing about this arrangement, Old Mr. Lu immediately arranged for Nanny Wu from the old residence to go with them.

He said to Xia Ningxing with deep concern, "When your grandmother and your eldest aunt were pregnant, they were taken care of by Mrs. Wu, who has extensive experience. Once you get there, she will certainly take good care of you and the child, making sure you are safe and sound, healthy and plump. I will also be at ease."

As soon as Xia Ningxing heard this, she immediately refused, "Grandfather, that won’t do. If Nanny Wu goes with us, what will you do?"

Nanny Wu had been a housekeeper in the old mansion for decades. Old Mr. Lu had probably grown accustomed to her doing the laundry and cooking. If she were suddenly moved, how could he adapt!

But Old Mr. Lu waved his hand dismissively, "I, an old man alone, can just find a new housekeeper."

"But can you really adapt to that?" Xia Ningxing was extremely worried, her gorgeous eyebrows furrowing tightly together.

Old Mr. Lu waved his hand again, sighed in a tone full of nostalgia, and said, "I’ve even eaten tree roots before, what can’t I adapt to?"

The meaning was obvious, having eaten tree roots before, even if the new housekeeper’s cooking skills were poor, he would be able to eat it.

"But..." Xia Ningxing wanted to argue that he was old and should enjoy his life rather than return to those hard days, but before she could finish, Old Mr. Lu interrupted her.

"Enough, Xingxing, it’s decided. If you keep making excuses and refuse, Old Mr. Lu’s heart disease might just relapse!" he said, covering his chest as if he could faint at any moment.

Xia Ningxing: "..."

You old man don’t even have heart disease! What relapse are we talking about?

"Grandfather is only trying to be kind. Don’t reject him," Lu Tingli gently patted Xia Ningxing’s shoulder, also persuading her to accept.

How could Xia Ningxing not know that Grandfather meant well, that he cared about her, that he was worried for her? She couldn’t help sighing and took Old Mr. Lu’s hand, "Grandfather, thank you."

Her eyes were full of gratitude.

Old Mr. Lu patted her hand, smiling kindly and gently, "Xingxing, if you really want to thank me, then remember to take good care of yourself and the child."

Although Tao Tao would also be giving him a great-grandson, it was undeniable that in his heart, he valued the child in Xia Ningxing’s womb the most.

Xia Ningxing nodded vigorously: "Don’t worry, Grandfather, I will definitely take good care of myself and the child."

"Good, very good, Grandfather believes in Xingxing," Old Mr. Lu smiled contentedly, obviously very pleased.

After packing and saying their goodbyes, Xia Ningxing and Lu Tingli then headed for the Island Research Institute.

This institute is dedicated to researching spacecraft capable of going into space; they are currently working on Star Number Two.

The reason it is called Star Number Two is that Star Number One failed, hence the second iteration.

To get to the island base, they needed to take a boat.

At the dock, the leaders were already standing there.

Upon seeing Lu Tingli and Xia Ningxing arrive, the leader immediately stepped forward to shake hands with Lu Tingli: "Lu Tingli, hello."

"Hello," Lu Tingli shook their hands without any hint of inferiority or fear, despite their high rank. Instead, he was very calm, as if he was the one with the higher status.

After some polite chitchat, it was finally time to board the ship.

Lu Tingli, Xia Ningxing, and the leader were alone in a cabin, where the table was laid out with fruits and warm milk among other things.

"Lu Tingli, and Miss Xia, please don’t be shy, help yourselves," the leaders said.

"Thank you," Lu Tingli and Xia Ningxing replied in unison.

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