Chapter 902: Chapter 898
Looking at Le Zhengsheng’s indifferent demeanor, Gu Xiaoning felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife, "I... want to talk to you about something."
"Alright!" Le Zhengsheng chuckled and enfolded his wife in his arms, "I haven’t spent enough time with you. Tonight, I’ll listen to everything you have to say."
"Hmm..." Gu Xiaoning felt increasingly unwilling, "Ah-Sheng, I want to study abroad..."
Le Zhengsheng was stunned, thinking he misheard, "What did you say?"
"I said..." Gu Xiaoning choked with discomfort, "I want to study abroad."
Le Zhengsheng abruptly sat up straight, staring incredulously at his wife, "Did I really not hear wrong? Are you telling me you want to study abroad now?"
"...yes." Gu Xiaoning dared not look at him, lowering her gaze and nodding.
"Ha!" Le Zhengsheng laughed in disbelief, "Are you teasing me? You love having fun; if you don’t tease me every few days, you’re not happy, right? But this time it’s not funny; don’t tease me like this, you gave me quite a scare!"
Seeing his disbelief, Gu Xiaoning raised her head sharply, "Ah-Sheng, I’m not teasing you! What I’m saying is true."
For a moment, Le Zhengsheng’s expression grew solemn as he looked seriously at Gu Xiaoning, "Tell me, what are you thinking?"
"This..."
Gu Xiaoning bit her lips and got out of bed.
She retrieved the application for admission from her bag and handed it to Le Zhengsheng, "I checked everything; I meet the requirements..."
F City B University... Le Zhengsheng glanced at it, knowing it was a school Gu Xiaoning had longed for.
But, why study now? Why insist on this time? She was carrying his child in her belly!
"Ah-Sheng, you know, I’ve always wanted to..." Gu Xiaoning began with difficulty, dreading Le Zhengsheng’s reaction but understanding that this step must be taken.
Le Zhengsheng was at his wit’s end, "Ningning, do you know what you’re saying? Can’t we just stop this nonsense? You’re already pregnant, what kind of studying are you talking about?"
"So what?" Gu Xiaoning lifted her chin, resolute until the end, as she had no retreat, "Does marriage and childbirth mean I can’t have my own life?"
"I’m not asking you to not have your own life, it’s just..." Le Zhengsheng frowned and for the first time since they were together, he raised his voice at her!
It must be mentioned, Le Zhengsheng treasured this relationship dearly, unlike normal people, so he cherished this connection with Gu Xiaoning above all! He genuinely felt reluctant to raise his voice at her from the depths of his heart!
Le Zhengsheng struggled to keep his emotions in check, "Ningning, you can study anytime, can you wait until after the baby is born?"
"No!" Gu Xiaoning shook her head firmly, "If I wait until after the baby is born, I’ll have to look after the child, and then year after year, I’ll never get the chance! After all, I’m only in the early stages of pregnancy now, I’ve calculated the time, I’ll be on vacation exactly when it’s time for delivery!"
"What?"
Le Zhengsheng was astonished; she had even calculated this? It seemed her mind was firmly made up. He frowned, "Ningning, you can’t decide this without discussing it with me. You’re not alone now; you’re my wife!"
"Then I’m discussing it with you now!" Gu Xiaoning clenched her palms, feeling intensely sore and swollen, "Do you agree? Ah-Sheng, weren’t you always doting on me? Can’t you fulfill my wish to gain knowledge? I don’t want to live my entire life like this!"
Oh...
Le Zhengsheng felt quite helpless; how could he have known his young wife would present such a dilemma to him?
"Who recommended you to apply?" Le Zhengsheng pointed at the admission application.
"It was my teacher from Hai City..." Gu Xiaoning said in a tiny voice, feeling a bit guilty.
"Hmm?" Le Zhengsheng furrowed his brow, immediately thinking of someone, "Could it be... that practice course teacher from B University you mentioned before?"
"...yes, it was him." Gu Xiaoning nodded.
"Whew!" Le Zhengsheng exhaled heavily, "Find a time, I want to talk with him."
Gu Xiaoning was surprised and slightly rushed, "What do you want to talk to him about?"
"Don’t be nervous." Le Zhengsheng chuckled, shaking his head, "I’ll ask him if we could reschedule, delay by a year, okay?"
Gu Xiaoning’s mouth opened but was stopped by Le Zhengsheng, "Listen to me, I’m your husband, and your future... has half of me in it, don’t I have the right to ask?"
"..." Gu Xiaoning found herself speechless.
Under Le Zhengsheng’s insistence, Gu Xiaoning arranged for him to meet with Su Hang.
They met in a private room at a restaurant, where Le Zhengsheng set up a small table and ordered dishes that Gu Xiaoning loved, "Be good, eat here while I talk with your teacher."
"...Oh." Gu Xiaoning faced the table filled with food, with her heart in knots; how could she have any appetite?
Having settled Gu Xiaoning, Le Zhengsheng then walked over to where Su Hang was seated at the main table.
Su Hang nodded slightly, "Hello, Mr. Le Zheng."
"Hello." Le Zhengsheng responded with a smile, pulling out a chair and sitting down, "My wife is young, inevitably she has many ideas and impulses, sorry for troubling you."
Su Hang raised an eyebrow; he naturally understood Le Zhengsheng’s intentions before coming here.
"That’s true, but Mr. Le Zheng, aren’t you planning to support her? She’s still young; her academic pursuits shouldn’t be halted here."
Le Zhengsheng frowned slightly, "May I ask, was it you... who suggested my wife apply?"
Su Hang paused, "Why do you ask?"
"Hmph." Le Zhengsheng scoffed, "She’s young and has never had grand ambitions. She doesn’t know anyone in Holy City. If it wasn’t you who persuaded her, I can’t think why she would make such a request."
Su Hang chuckled softly and glanced at the small table.
Gu Xiaoning ate small bites, seemingly never getting full - truly an obedient appearance.
Thinking of what she had done for Le Zhengsheng, Su Hang lowered his brows, "Mr. Le Zheng, I can only say you underestimate your wife! She may be more mature and responsible than you think!"
"Dr. Su..." Le Zhengsheng leaned closer, "Please take back your idea and persuade my wife to give up! I don’t need her to be mature or responsible; I just want her always by my side, carefree! What’s your condition? Money is no object! I can invest in you!"
Su Hang was silent for a moment, "Alright, I’ll convey your words, but I can’t promise the outcome."
Le Zhengsheng let out a sigh of relief, "Agreed."
Chapter 596 The Young Madam Got Fed Up with Her Title
On nights when Le Zhengsheng returned late, Gu Xiaoning hadn’t gone to sleep, waiting for him.
"Why aren’t you asleep yet?" Le Zhengsheng did not notice anything unusual, "Don’t wait for me, I still need to endure this period."
Gu Xiaoning looked up, seeing his gaunt face, feeling heartache, knowing that after this period ends, Ah-Sheng would have to repeat treatment. People like him shouldn’t live like this forever!
Gu Xiaoning stood up, "Did you do something to Teacher Su Hang?"
"Hmm?" Le Zhengsheng frowned, "What’s the meaning?"
"What’s the meaning?" Gu Xiaoning countered with a smile, "You just met Teacher Su Hang, and he immediately persuaded me to give up my application! Are you saying you didn’t do something?"
Le Zhengsheng squinted, "What did he tell you?"
"Ah-Sheng!" Gu Xiaoning was displeased, "I know you’re capable, but can’t you stop using your capabilities against your own wife?"
"Against?"
Le Zhengsheng raised his voice; even if he spoiled her dearly, he couldn’t let her be so unruly!
"Whew!" Le Zhengsheng let out a deep breath, afraid he’d lose his temper, "Gu Xiaoning, your teacher... isn’t very honest. I think you shouldn’t trust someone like that."
"How is he dishonest? Isn’t it you who’s wielding power now?" Gu Xiaoning frowned tightly, showing real stubbornness.
"Hmph!" Le Zhengsheng snorted coldly, standing up suddenly, "We had already reached an agreement, but now? He’s taken my money and then turned to tell you everything... Is such a person honest? Gu Xiaoning, with such a teacher, you won’t achieve much academically!"
"Ha!"
Gu Xiaoning laughed, pointing at him, "You’ve admitted it? Actually, Teacher Su Hang hasn’t told me anything! I guessed it myself!"
"..." Le Zhengsheng was momentarily stunned, and then he chuckled awkwardly. "Wife..."
"Don’t speak anymore!" Gu Xiaoning huffed angrily, "I just want to study, why are you so opposed?"
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