bestfiction Chapter 38 begins
Chapter 38 begins
Six months later.
Linjiang Immortal Abode.
Gu Jia said to Zhong Xiaoqin with a happy expression, "Xiaoqin, I have great news to tell you, I'm pregnant!"
"Really?" Zhong Xiaoqin excitedly tried to rush over and hug Gu Jia, but Wang Wenwen hugged her first.
Wang Wenwen laughed and said, "Xiaoqin, Gu Jia is pregnant, so we can't hug and cuddle like before anymore, it might hurt the baby."
"That's right, Gu Gu, you need to be careful too." Zhong Xiaoqin rarely gives advice to others; she's more often the one being advised.
Gu Jia smiled and said, "It's okay. The doctor said it won't have much of an impact on normal work and life. As long as you avoid strenuous exercise, there won't be any problems."
Wang Wenwen asked, "Gu Jia, how far along are you in your pregnancy?"
"The examination said it took more than a month."
Zhong Xiaoqin was a little disappointed at this moment. "I don't know why, but Chen Yu and I have been together for several years and we still don't have a child. All three of us have been checked and there are no problems."
Wang Wenwen nodded in agreement, feeling the same way; she was also very anxious.
Gu Jia could only comfort her, "Maybe it's just not time yet. Even angels have to wait in line to descend to earth, right? Your angel might be on their way."
The three remained silent.
That evening, Chen Yu noticed the two were working unusually hard and, upon inquiring, learned that Gu Jia was pregnant. The two were further spurred on and resolved to work even harder from now on!
Nine months later, Gu Jia gave birth to a son. She and Xu Huanshan thought of many names, and finally chose the name Gu Jia had suggested: Xu Ziyan.
Two years later, Gu Jia made plans ahead for Xu Ziyan's education, intending to buy a house in Junyue Mansion and send Xu Ziyan to the bilingual kindergarten there.
By this point, both Zhong Xiaoqin and Gu Jia were twenty-nine years old. The timeline for the story on television had come to an end.
The difference is that Zhong Xiaoqin does not work in the property management of Junyue Mansion, but has been working as the financial director of an investment company.
Although Gu Jia and Xu Huanshan's fireworks company didn't receive investment from Chen Yu, they could still borrow money from him to tide them over if they encountered cash flow problems. Therefore, the fireworks company was currently even more profitable than depicted in the TV series. However, due to industry restrictions, Gu Jia didn't dare invest all her funds in the fireworks company's development. Instead, she took out a smaller loan when buying the Junyue Mansion.
Chen Yu's company, which he frequently directed to purchase shares in small unicorn companies, has seen its market value exceed five billion yuan over the past few years. In Shanghai, this amount of money is insignificant, just a few dollars more than the average person, but it has earned them a small reputation in the industry.
On the first weekend after moving, Gu Jia invited Chen Yu and the other two to visit the Grand Hyatt Mansion.
Previously, Gu Jia and Zhong Xiaoqin usually met at Linjiang Xianfu or other restaurants, rarely going to Gu Jia's old apartment. Now that she's moved into Junyue Mansion, Gu Jia seems to have gained more confidence.
Chen Yu knocked on the door, and Gu Jia opened it. "Teacher Chen, Xiaoqin, Wenwen, you're here! Come in, come in quickly!"
Since Chen Yu was promoted to associate professor three years ago, Gu Jia has often called him "Teacher Chen," just like in the TV series. Chen Yu was also puzzled as to why she addressed him that way and even asked Gu Jia about it. Gu Jia explained that it was a sign of respect for his profession and also to maintain a certain social distance.
"Gu Gu, congratulations!"
"Congratulations, Gu Jia!"
Zhong Xiaoqin and Wang Wenwen congratulated Gu Jia.
Chen Yu also offered his congratulations at the opportune moment, saying, "I came across a fish tank a while ago that looked really nice, so I had someone deliver it to you as a congratulatory gift for your housewarming!" As he spoke, he turned and stepped aside, revealing the large fish tank behind him.
This fish tank and the fish in the box behind it cost Chen Yu over 80,000 yuan. If placed in Gu Jia's home, it would definitely be the most luxurious decoration.
Gu Jia's lips curled up slightly, "Thank you! But Teacher Chen, these fish look difficult to keep alive, we don't know how to raise them!"
"It's okay, I knew you wouldn't know how to raise them. I've booked a two-year home-based feeding service for you, and there will be someone coming to check on the fish's condition." As long as you have money, you can buy any service. If there is one, it just means you don't have enough money.
The three of them walked into the living room, and before they could even sit down, Xu Huanshan and Xu Ziyan ran out of the bedroom. The four of them greeted each other again, and Xu Ziyan ran up to Zhong Xiaoqin and Wang Wenwen, saying, "Hello, godmothers!"
"Ziyan, I bought you a toy. Do you like it?" Zhong Xiaoqin took a toy car out of her bag and handed it to Xu Ziyan.
Because Zhong Xiaoqin has never had children, she really likes Xu Ziyan, and her feelings are mixed with a bit of envy.
Chen Yu, seeing this, took Zhong Xiaoqin's hand. After years of getting to know each other, Zhong Xiaoqin and Chen Yu were already very close; a single glance was enough for them to understand each other. Zhong Xiaoqin shook her head at Chen Yu, indicating that she was fine and there was nothing to worry about.
Chen Yu was worried: couldn't time travelers have children? Of course, it wasn't that they absolutely had to have a child, but he just wanted to understand the reason behind this.
In the original drama, Chen Yangyu visited Gu Jia's home because Zhong Xiaoqin was pregnant, and Chen Yangyu didn't really want the child. Gu Jia invited him to her home for dinner to test or persuade Chen Yu. But now, Gu Jia has only just moved to Junyue Mansion and is already inviting Zhong Xiaoqin. Chen Yu guesses that Gu Jia is only doing this because of Chen Yu's wealth.
All five of them were business people, so they had a lot to talk about. They chatted for an hour in the living room, from recent world events and policy changes to the new iPhone from the US, then to a few hobbies for self-cultivation, and finally to real estate in Shanghai.
At this moment, Chen Yu spoke up and said something surprising, "Xiaoqin, Wenwen, our family also owns property in Junyue Mansion, it's the top floor of the building on the left." Chen Yu pointed in a direction as he spoke.
"Really? You never mentioned this before!" Zhong Xiaoqin exclaimed in surprise. "Gu Gu, this means we can be neighbors!"
When Chen Yu bought the house, he didn't expect that a second house would be built. Otherwise, he would have bought both to prevent Mrs. Wang from having a chance. Unfortunately, he bought it too early, and before the second house was even planned, Chen Yu put the matter aside. It wasn't until the house was handed over that Chen Yu learned about the second house. However, by then, the house had already been sold, and Chen Yu didn't feel obligated to sleep on Gu Jia's roof, so he didn't make a fuss about it.
"I bought it when I first came to Shanghai. At that time, we weren't very familiar with each other and had only eaten together a few times," Chen Yu explained.
Wang Wenwen interjected, "Do you have any other houses?"
"You probably already know this: two villas and two apartments. I only bought them because I needed them. Although property values appreciate quickly, there's no need to buy just for the sake of appreciation. So I bought these few properties that we actually need." Chen Yu spoke frankly; not speculating on real estate was his last stand!