Campus Ace Girl

Chapter 1254: Chapter 1254: Your Dad Needs Funding

Chu Ci didn’t leave, staying here until the afternoon when the doctor came for rounds, and he had to leave for a very important meeting.

When he was leaving, Chu Changhe and Mrs. Chu came over, and Chu Ci paused: "Dad, Mom, why are you here?"

The Chu Family couple looked displeased, staring at their son with reproach: "Such a big thing happened, and you didn’t tell the family anything."

Chu Changhe finished speaking and looked gently at Zhao Mo Ran, "How are you doing?"

Zhao Mo Ran pressed her lips and gave a faint smile: "Thank you for caring, Dad. I’m fine."

Naturally, Chu Changhe sternly criticized his son, but Mrs. Chu felt sorry for her son and couldn’t help but say, "If there’s blame, blame that woman. Why do you keep blaming Chu Ci!"

"Woman, woman, if Chu Ci couldn’t control himself, ten women couldn’t lure him away." Chu Changhe slightly lost his temper, "He is responsible for this, don’t always make excuses for him! Besides, he’s a husband now and soon to be a father, he shouldn’t act rashly like before."

Mrs. Chu wanted to say something more, but swallowed it back, then turned to Zhao Mo Ran with a smile: "It’s good that you’re okay."

She stared at her belly: "I wonder if it’s a boy or a girl."

Then she muttered to herself: "A boy is better. If it’s a girl and she’s disobedient like Yan Yan, that wouldn’t be good."

"Mom." Chu Ci whispered unhappily: "Why are you dragging Yan Yan into this again."

His intention was to keep Zhao Mo Ran from hearing this name, but in Zhao Mo Ran’s ears, it sounded like something else altogether.

He was defending Chu Yan!

Though she didn’t really love her husband, her heart couldn’t help but feel unsettled. Her current situation was even more humiliating, pregnant with her husband’s child, yet completely unable to fit into the family; ultimately she was just Chu Ci’s paid wife.

Zhao Mo Ran remained silent, and Chu Ci adjusted his clothes before saying to his parents: "I’m heading to the company for a meeting, you all stay with Mo Ran..."

Chu Changhe then said: "The company is important, but so are your wife and child."

"I know, Dad." Chu Ci gave a small smile, looked at Zhao Mo Ran once more, and then left.

Chu Changhe escorted him to the elevator, and while waiting, the father and son had a brief heart-to-heart. How could Chu Changhe not pity his son? He had heard about Yan Yan’s marriage news from Mr. and Mrs. Bai, saying Bai Xun would marry soon and that their relationship was really good. There seemed to be no chance left.

He patted Chu Ci’s shoulder and softly said: "It’s all in the past, don’t dwell on it."

Chu Ci’s voice was raspy: "I know, Dad."

Chu Changhe paused, then added: "Mo Ran is a good girl, maybe you’re not perfectly suited for her, but she’s perfectly suited to be your wife, Chu Ci. You’ve been through relationships, you should understand what I mean... Try to embrace this marriage, you’re the one who wanted it, you can’t be too unfair to her."

Chu Ci gave a faint smile and said nothing.

Chu Changhe sighed softly, knowing not to say more. As an elder, he could only go so far in the couple’s matters; saying too much would bother his son and might not be good for Mo Ran.

Just then the elevator doors opened, Chu Ci stepped in, and the doors closed again.

He stared at the doors for a while and gently smiled.

It’s good, Zhao Mo Ran is pregnant, everything is under his control. His idea of marriage included two to three children, and now with one born, she wouldn’t have any other thoughts.

As for her first love, it’s not worth mentioning.

Chu Ci had an important meeting, but his more pressing task was dealing with that troublesome woman... That woman won’t end up in prison, but she will spend the rest of her life in a mental hospital.

After finishing everything, he initially planned to return to the villa but later decided to go to the hospital. When he reached the ward door and was about to push it open, he heard voices from inside the closed door—

Not very familiar, but from the tone he could tell it was Zhao Mo Ran’s mother.

"Mo Ran, now that you’re pregnant with Chu Ci’s child, your position will only become more solid."

Zhao Mo Ran didn’t reply.

Mother Zhao spoke again, this time with a bit of hesitation in her voice: "You... now that things are going well for you, the family is quite happy, but you know about the family’s situation."

...

Chu Ci stood at the door, slowly took out a cigarette from his pocket, and began smoking slowly.

After about a minute, Zhao Mo Ran finally spoke, "How much?"

Zhao’s mother hardened her heart: "Your father needs twenty million for financial turnover, Mo Ran, can you find a way to talk to Chu Ci? I think he’d agree for the sake of the child."

After finishing, Zhao Mo Ran chuckled lightly and then softly said: "I’ve already been sold, even my child is to be sold."

She looked down, stroking her flat belly, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

Mother Zhao had lived a good life and had some pride; seeing her this way made her anxious, "Mo Ran, Mom knows you’re in a tough situation, but the family is truly struggling."

Zhao Mo Ran lifted her eyes and softly said: "If you really can’t hold on, then clear it up, compensate the staff as needed. Does it really help to keep going like this? Or is it just maintaining Zhao Family’s facade?"

Mother Zhao’s face was a bit unable to keep up, she felt some anger and suppression, and after a moment spoke in a low voice: "Things aren’t as simple as you imagine, it’s not like you can just say disperse and it happens."

Zhao Mo Ran looked at her mother, suddenly stunned, and only then did Mother Zhao say: "If we can’t hold on and need to settle, your father will go to jail."

Now, Zhao Mo Ran said nothing more... she sat quietly.

Zhao’s mother didn’t want to push her too hard, so she softened her tone: "In any case, think it over again, even if it’s just for me to have a peaceful old age... Have a good talk with Chu Ci, now that you are husband and wife and you have a child, there will be some sentiments."

After a long time, Zhao Mo Ran finally said okay.

Seeing that it was almost enough, Zhao’s mother began to gather her things: "Alright, I’m not in a position to stay longer. It would be awkward if Chu Ci were to come and see."

"He won’t come." Zhao Mo Ran said softly.

Zhao’s mother looked at her: "He is the father of the child; he will come."

Zhao Mo Ran smiled faintly.

Zhao’s mother continued: "You should adjust your mindset... Or are you still thinking about Gu Fei?"

"No." Zhao Mo Ran sighed softly: "We broke up already, and I’m married now, why bring it up?"

Seeing her expression, Zhao’s mother paused for a moment, then said: "It’s for the best if you let go. Sometimes not thinking about it is good; thinking will only torment yourself."

"Really?" Zhao Mo Ran laughed lightly: "Mom, do you mean that living like a walking corpse is the right thing to do?"

Zhao’s mother was speechless.

It took her a while to gather her things and then said: "Regardless, that’s how it is now. Just be sure to think it over clearly."

Zhao Mo Ran did not respond.

Zhao’s mother left.

As soon as she left, the room echoed with the ringtone of a phone. When Zhao Mo Ran checked, it turned out Chu Ci was calling. She reached out and answered: "What’s the matter?"

Standing in the corridor, Chu Ci’s voice fluctuated: "I’ll be coming over shortly."

She was a bit surprised and hurriedly said: "No need... really no need..."

"I’m already in the hospital parking lot." Chu Ci’s tone left no room for rejection.

Soon after, the call ended, and about two to three minutes later, the hospital room’s door was opened. Zhao Mo Ran turned her head to look over—

It was Chu Ci.

He was still wearing the tailored suit from earlier in the day, but he had pulled off the tie, and the shirt collar was unbuttoned by two buttons... giving off a kind of decadent sexiness.

He walked in, casually took off the suit, and tossed it onto the sofa. Inside was a dark blue shirt, and he looked quite handsome in it. Sitting close to the bed, he reached out and touched her cheek, asking softly: "When did Mom and Dad leave?"

Zhao Mo Ran stared into his eyes, only remembering to answer after some time: "They left after six."

Chu Ci glanced at the small tea table’s insulated box and asked: "Your mom has been here?"

Zhao Mo Ran licked her lips, feeling the air tense up, and hummed.

Chu Ci nodded, walked over to open the insulated box, and commented: "The chicken soup is nice."

Whatever he did, she kept watching him. Chu Ci smiled slightly: "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something?"

"Nothing important." She lowered her gaze: "I am fine, you don’t need to stay overnight."

Chu Ci didn’t seem to mind, changed the posture of his legs while sitting on the sofa, still keeping his eyes on her: "Going back would just mean sleeping alone, there’s no need. Furthermore, if my wife is hospitalized and I don’t stay, others might think I’m heartless, do you agree?"

She lowered her eyes, her long lashes trembling slightly, and only after a long time did she say: "No... People who know us wouldn’t think you need to pamper me or be very good to me."

He chuckled lightly: "Is it because we don’t love each other? Or you don’t have any expectations?"

She raised her eyes, a bit annoyed.

He seemed to enjoy provoking her.

Yes, she harbored no expectations and didn’t want him to bother her, but it didn’t mean she liked being teased and humiliated like this, as if he was deliberately uncovering her wounds and then sprinkling salt just to enjoy her discomfort.

He was so mean!

Zhao Mo Ran remained silent.

Chu Ci’s fingers fumbled in his pocket, pulling out a pack of cigarettes which he initially intended to smoke but then tossed onto the tea table... She had already lain down, her face buried in the pillow, saying softly: "I want to sleep."

"Slept all day and still sleepy?" He laughed softly, stood up, came over, and sat at the bedside, then leaned in close from behind, wrapping his arm around her slender waist.

She was startled.

"Don’t move, I just want to chat with you." His breath was warm against her ear, his voice light, "Let’s talk about what your mother said, alright?"

Zhao Mo Ran’s entire body was stiff, and only after a long time did she hoarsely say: "You heard everything? When did you arrive?"

Chu Ci still smiled faintly: "I heard what I needed to hear."

Then his long fingers lightly caressed her cheek, his voice raspy: "So Mrs. Chu, I think we can make a deal, don’t you agree?"

Upon hearing this, her body stiffened further. After a long time, she hoarsely asked: "What do you want to do?"

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