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Jin Ke immediately shook her head with a smile and said, "I'm not really interested in comics; it's just that the name of your comic studio looks quite interesting."
After her reminder, I looked again at the logo of the studio that was everywhere: Anxing Comics.
Among these four characters, the first two actually included one from Xiao Minxing's name and one from mine. If it were a coincidence, it would be too coincidental.
Perhaps Jin Ke also thought of this point, which is why she said it was interesting. However, Bai Xiaoqing didn't provide any explanation, only mentioning that the company's name was already this when she arrived.
After leaving Anxing Comics Studio, I felt increasingly uneasy about the situation, so I called Mina.
She had just returned from a business trip, but upon hearing that Xiao Minxing had found a nanny, she laughed: "It seems women really need to be single. Think about it; when you were with him, you worked like a servant, and he never appreciated you. He treated you like a nanny and a punching bag every day. Now that you're divorced, he immediately appreciates you more and even hired a nanny for you."
"He's not the one hiring; I'm paying for it myself!" I protested.
Mina didn't give me any face: "Sure, you paid for it yourself, but isn't that money what Xiao Minxing left for you when you divorced?"
That statement hit me hard and made me almost want to call Bai Xiaoqing immediately to ask if those drawings had been completed and when I would get my share of the money.
No matter what, having the ability to earn money is what gives one dignity. It's a harsh reality but also a fact.
Of course, when I asked about Anxing Comics later, Mina said she didn't know anything about it either. She only mentioned that her friend knew Bai Xiaoqing, which was why she introduced me; as for who the boss was, she had no idea.
"Are you sure you don't know? Their name is Anxing, and Xiao Minxing's company is called Zhi Xing. I don't believe you didn't think about it when you heard it!" This time I didn't quite believe Mina.
She mumbled, "What's there to think about? When I told you, you didn't think much either; otherwise, why would you only be asking now?"
Speaking of this, I really was quite thick-skinned. Mina did mention this name from the beginning, but at that time I was only thinking about whether Su Qian helped me and completely forgot about Xiao Minxing. If it weren't for Jin Ke's reminder, I probably wouldn't have thought about it until now.
The reason behind this is still that I felt Xiao Minxing wouldn't do such a thing at all.
No matter whether he is behind the scenes or what role he plays in my life now, the days continue to pass. By the time the child is five months old, the weather gradually shifts into autumn. If I go out in the morning, I need to wear a coat to feel more comfortable.
Throughout my entire pregnancy, I did not experience morning sickness. My appetite and sleep were relatively good, and under the supervision of Mina and Jin Ke, my nutrition was well taken care of. Surprisingly, it felt even easier than at the beginning of my pregnancy, although my belly was slowly starting to show.
One day, I suddenly received a phone call while I had just woken up from a nap. I was sitting on the tatami mat on the balcony, enjoying the sun while eating fruit that Jin Ke had sliced for me.
When I heard the phone ring, I thought it was Mina, so I picked it up without looking at the name and answered. To my surprise, it was Guan Mingyue on the other end.
I hadn't seen her in a long time. Not only her, but I hadn't seen Su Qian either. Since the last time I saw him in the hospital, I later heard from Mina that he had been discharged and was living his original life freely and comfortably.
My daily life was also quite regular. Aside from Mina, I rarely contacted the outside world. Usually, when Jin Ke and I went out for a walk, it was just to nearby parks or around our community; the farthest we went was to browse at a bookstore.
Of course, I changed my bookstore visits to the afternoon to avoid running into Ye Guang.
I believed his illness had long since healed. To avoid unnecessary complications, I decided to eliminate all troubles that could be avoided and lived entirely in my own world. However, Guan Mingyue's call felt like a tear in that world.
She didn't say much on the phone as before; she just asked me to meet her.
Given what happened last time, I was somewhat reluctant to see her. But she was more persuasive than I expected, saying she had something regarding Xiao Minxing's medical records to hand over to me.
In truth, I didn't need to take this; all I had to do was inform Xiao Minxing about it, and he would handle it himself.
However, deep down, I was troubled by the reasons for his illness and had wanted to see his medical records for some time. Now that there was finally an opportunity, I didn't want to let it slip away, so I agreed to meet her.
For confidentiality regarding the incident, I didn't even take Jin Ke with me; instead, I took a taxi by myself and arranged to meet near her hospital.
Guan Mingyue greeted me just like when we first met—her face adorned with her usual smile, gentle and sweet—making my guard against her drop to zero instantly.
She handed me a document bag and said, "I originally intended to give this directly to Mr. Xiao, but I can tell you care about him very much. This kind of illness requires family cooperation for quicker recovery, so it's better for you to understand this."
I eagerly grabbed the bag, but still said, "Aren't we no longer family?"
Guan Mingyue smiled lightly and said, "But you still love him, right?"
I couldn't deny this. Considering her professional insight, she could probably see right through my heart.
However, Guan Mingyue was strange. After saying that, she suddenly changed the subject and asked me, "Since you only love Xiao Zong, why are you still entangled with Su Qian?"
"Su Qian?" I asked her in surprise, a bit confused.
She nodded and said, "Yes, Su Qian."
"I have nothing to do with him. We're just ordinary friends." The words that Xiao Minxing had told me about Guan Mingyue liking Su Qian rushed out all at once, and I quickly explained to her.
"And we haven't seen each other for a long time. I don't even know how he's doing now. Even if I did have some thoughts, I'm a divorced woman with a child; he and his family wouldn't be willing to accept it, right?"
Guan Mingyue's gaze was sharp as she listened to my analysis of why Su Qian and I were fundamentally incompatible. After a few seconds of silence, she spoke again: "Since you know everything, then why give him hope?"
I felt like I couldn't explain myself clearly to her. I was getting a bit anxious and stood up from my chair, saying, "Didn't you just say that I only love Xiao Minxing? How could I give Su Qian hope? As for you, Doctor, if you like him, just go after him. There's no need to waste your thoughts on me."
Guan Mingyue calmed down before I did and said in an even tone, "Miss Qiu, I know you'll be very emotional after hearing this, but do you know there's a type of woman called a 'white lotus'? She can present a pure and beautiful image in front of all men. Even if she has never loved that man, she will cling to him tightly. This satisfies her vanity and covers up her insecurities."
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