Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 1569: A New Life

Chapter 1569: Chapter 1569: A New Life

Two years later, at a hospital’s maternity ward, Gu Fan anxiously waited at the doorway, pacing back and forth, as worried as one could get, as tense as one could be.

Gu Ling came to comfort him: "Brother, don’t worry. With how advanced medical science is today, giving birth isn’t so dangerous anymore, mother and child will definitely be safe."

"I know, but I just can’t help worrying!" Gu Fan’s heart raced with anxiety, this was a crucial moment in his life.

Gu Fan’s parents were also there, telling him they had gone through this as well, twice even, so he shouldn’t worry so much.

"Thank you, mom and dad, for giving birth to me, and then to Xiaoling. I really appreciate it, and I will repay you," Gu Fan didn’t know what else to say and ended up speaking without much thought.

Several hours had passed, and Gu Fan could hear his wife’s cries from outside, unable to imagine the pain she was enduring.

At this moment, Gu Fan swore to himself that as long as mother and child were safe and healthy, he would definitely take good care of his wife and child, and treat them incredibly well.

Suddenly, the door to the maternity room opened, and a nurse came out, smiling at Gu Fan and his family: "Congratulations to you, the child is born, mother and child are safe, it’s a girl."

Hearing this great news, Gu Fan finally let go of the worry in his heart, and then he saw Su Hui being wheeled out of the delivery room, looking so weak she seemed unable to even open her eyes.

Gu Fan rushed over immediately, took Su Hui’s hand, and said, "Honey, you’ve worked hard, how do you feel?"

Su Hui was feeble and barely managed a weak smile.

A baby was also wheeled out, looking so adorable that she attracted everyone’s attention.

Gu Ling was overjoyed: "That’s great, brother, you’re a dad now, I’m an aunt, and mom and dad, you’re grandparents."

The parents were thrilled, the so-called ’special affection of the grandparents,’ their eyes filled with love as they gazed at the baby girl. The whole family was filled with joy because of the arrival of this little life.

Gu Fan, naturally happy seeing his daughter, was more concerned about the very weak Su Hui, and he gently adjusted her messy hair.

"At least you have a conscience, this old lady’s suffering wasn’t in vain," Su Hui said, and after that, she didn’t continue. It was as if that sentence had drained her of the little energy she had mustered.

Afterward, Su Hui was taken to a hospital room to rest properly.

Li Shi, Lu Yi, Jie, Lan Ning, and other friends also came, congratulating Gu Fan on having a daughter the moment they saw him.

It was rare for everyone to gather together, some surrounded the new baby, some surrounded Su Hui, chatting and laughing, it had been a long time since there was such a lively scene.

"Gu Fan, I’ll give you a few days off. Spend them well with your wife and child, then hurry back to the office to work. You now have an even greater responsibility to provide for your family, and you need to earn more money for milk powder," Li Shi teased, prompting everyone else to joke around as well.

Gu Fan nodded: "Thank you; I promise I’ll work even harder in the future, but I really appreciate your help with the company’s affairs during this time."

"No problem, just let me be the godmother of the child," after saying this, Li Shi playfully hit Gu Fan.

Su Hui laughed: "Sure, it’s great that the child has a godmother like Li Shi. The more people to love her, the better."

"You see, your wife doesn’t oppose, so it’s settled then, I’ll help you two earn the formula money." Li Shi couldn’t contain her joy, her heart nearly melted upon seeing such an adorable little life.

After that, Li Shi and Su Hui started chatting. She is now on very good terms with Su Hui, just like how Lin Xi and Su Hui used to be.

Lu Yi stroked his chin in thought, then said, "If Li Shi is the child’s godmother, what am I then? A godfather wouldn’t be suitable, how about a life mentor?"

Hearing this, everyone looked at Lu Yi with disdainful eyes, all fearing that the doomsayer would blurt out something untimely.

Jie quickly changed the subject: "Speaking of which, Lu Yi, when are you and Lan Ning getting married? I haven’t been to a wedding in a long time. Since you both love kids so much, hurry up and get married and have one already."

"Yeah, if we have a son, our two families can have a marriage alliance." As soon as he said this, Lu Yi’s spirits lifted.

The more everyone talked, the merrier they got. Laughter and cheerful conversations filled the room, and since they were in a private ward, closing the door meant they didn’t have to worry about disturbing others’ rest.

Gu Fan saw everyone gathered and so happy, felt the warm and lively atmosphere, smiled, and then silently left the ward.

Sometime later, Gu Fan went up to the hospital’s rooftop, took out a pack of cigarettes, lit one for himself, took a deep breath, and then exhaled, his expression somewhat melancholic as if he had some unspeakable conflict within.

Gu Ling quickly found him there; seeing Gu Fan’s somewhat downcast look, she felt surprised and promptly approached asking, "What’s wrong, brother? Just now you seemed overjoyed with the birth of your daughter. Why this look of loss now? It won’t be good if your wife sees this. Were you hoping for a son?"

Gu Fan shook his head and exhaled a puff of smoke: "No, I’m not the type who values sons over daughters. It’s all the same to me whether it’s a boy or a girl."

"Then what’s the reason?" Gu Ling became concerned, sure that something must have happened for Gu Fan to look like this.

All Gu Fan said was two words, with a subdued tone: "Lin Xi!"

Gu Ling understood: "Brother, I know you still think about Sister Lin Xi. If not for the unexpected, it would have been her marrying you and giving birth for you today. But brother, some things have already happened, don’t dwell on it. You need to cherish the people by your side, cherish Sister Su, cherish your daughter, and don’t forget your little sister now that you have a wife and a child."

After hearing this, Gu Fan smiled and patted Gu Ling’s head: "That’s not what I’m talking about."

"Then what do you mean exactly?" Gu Ling grew even more curious and urged Gu Fan to hurry up and explain.

Gu Fan let out a dry laugh as if facing some difficult puzzle and after a long sigh, he finally said, "Today is Lin Xi’s birthday."

"What!" Gu Ling’s eyes widened in disbelief.

"Brother, don’t tell me, you suspect your daughter is the reincarnation of Sister Lin Xi?" Gu Ling looked at Gu Fan as he stiffly nodded. Suddenly, her mind felt a whirl of confusion as she exclaimed, "Oh my, does Sister Su know?"

"How could she not know today is Lin Xi’s birthday? You didn’t see the hint of suspicion in her eyes when she looked at the child." As he said this, Gu Fan’s hands trembled slightly.

Gu Ling sighed again: "Oh heaven, they say daughters are their daddy’s past little lovers. But for you, your daughter is your lover of this lifetime."