Zhang Yichen was a man of his word, handling the mess surrounding me with decisive efficiency. The negative labels that once clung to me were effortlessly erased by the power of capital. I watched as public opinion began to shift; my work re-entered the public eye, and those fans who had once been blinded started to awaken. Gradually, my Weibo comments filled with voices of support and encouragement.
Zhang Yichen's abilities were beyond doubt. He renewed my contracts with several top brands and secured me a leading position on a phenomenal variety show. In just a few months, my career seemed to be reborn from the ashes. Many journalists even marveled in their articles, "Su Wanqing has finally proven herself once again."
At first, I had my doubts about whether his efforts were motivated by some ulterior motive. But as he tirelessly defended me in meetings day after day, I let down my guard and even felt guilty. What right did I have to deserve such dedication from him?
Zhang Yichen was a man who kept his professional and personal lives separate. In the conference room, he was a formidable agent, but at home in the evenings, he would play puzzles with Xiao Xing or share amusing anecdotes from work with me. I tried to believe in this marriage and even thought about doing something for him.
I took the initiative to bring up the topic of having a child through in vitro fertilization. Zhang Yichen was clearly taken aback for a moment, but he didn’t oppose it; instead, he seemed somewhat touched. He took my hand and said, " Wanqing, you’re making me owe you more and more."
I shook my head; what I truly hoped for was to give Xiao Xing a complete family. The process of IVF was filled with discomfort; each needle prick served as a reminder that I was the one actively investing in this relationship. Yet when I saw the positive pregnancy test results, I surprisingly felt a sense of stability for the first time.
That day, I held a live stream to share the good news with my fans. The comments flooded in with blessings, and I even spotted family members who hadn’t been in touch for a long time sending their congratulations in the chat.
"I’m going to have a little brother or sister!"
After the live stream ended, Xiao Xing lay on the sofa, excitedly waving his little arms, his eyes shining brighter than stars. Looking at him, I couldn’t help but stroke his hair. "Yes, Xiao Xing will be a big brother now; you have to protect your little siblings, okay?"
"Then Mommy has to protect Xiao Xing too!" Xiao Xing grinned and jumped into my arms, snuggling against me.
However, it seemed that fate always enjoyed playing tricks on me.
That day, I was getting ready for the styling of my new drama when I suddenly received a call from my assistant. He spoke in a rush, saying that Xiao Xing had an accident on set, falling from a height and hitting the back of his head. They were on their way to the hospital.
I felt the world spin around me, and my phone slipped from my hand, buzzing in my ears.
" Wanqing! Wanqing, what’s wrong?"
I snapped back to reality and saw the panic in the makeup artist's eyes. Without explaining, I stumbled out the door.
My Xiao Xing, please don’t let anything happen to you!
On the way, images of Xiao Xing's innocent smile flashed through my mind, his soft voice calling me "Mommy," and how he would cling to my neck while being playful…
I couldn’t bear to think about what I would do if something really happened to him.
When I arrived at the hospital, I rushed toward the emergency room, only to see a nurse coming out of the brightly lit operating room.
"Doctor! Doctor! How is he?" I grabbed her sleeve, but her response of "he still needs resuscitation" sent me back into despair.
Zhang Yichen arrived shortly after. He patted my shoulder, seemingly trying to comfort me, but all I could hear was a deafening roar in my ears.
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