Chapter 28 "Eternity lasts for a while"

"Bang!"
The ground shook, tables and chairs scattered, and the guests in the bar woke up from their reverie, with indescribable unease surging in everyone's hearts.
Outside, the consecutive sound of explosions became the sword of Damocles hanging over everyone's heads, making them hold their breath. One or two brave individuals went out to investigate, but without exception, they were blocked and forced to return.
With sleepy eyes, Gu Niancheng thought he was still in a dream! He never suspected the chaos in the bar, only wondering what new tricks everyone was playing.
"I heard there was an explosion at that chemical research institute! There are a lot of people outside!"
"Yeah! Yeah! That was close, I almost died!"
"Oh dear! The person working there really had a stroke of bad luck!"
"Hmph! It's their own fault for causing this! This is not bad luck, it's just what they deserve!"
As Gu Niancheng heard people talking around him, he felt uneasy. He hurriedly squeezed out of the crowd and tiptoed to look towards the smoking place.
Isn't that the research institute where Cheng Sizhi works?
Gou Niancheng's heart was in his throat, and his mind was filled with thoughts. After a while, he remembered that Cheng Siqi had already taken the bus to his own company and he breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's a blessing, not a disaster. But disasters can't be avoided! Cheng Sizi is a lucky person!"
"It's gone so far, thinking too much won't be beneficial to physical and mental health." Gu Niancheng luckily pulled himself together and walked through the crowd watching the excitement, returning to Chengran International.
After this incident, he accepted Xia Xiran's unmarried pregnancy and found a good excuse to console his family.
His little calculator in his mind played a rattling sound, and his footsteps did not stop. Gu Niancheng ran all the way, completely ignoring the reception staff at the front desk.
When Gu Niancheng stepped into the dedicated elevator, his heart was still extremely anxious, but when he reached the office door, his rationality returned completely.
"Will they be cuddling inside the closed room?"
After much consideration, Gu Niancheng knocked on the door, deliberately increasing the sound of his footsteps, to remind the person inside.
"Niancheng brother, you're back! I've been sleeping for a long time, but I feel even more tired, I don't know why!"
Xia Xiran yawned and rubbed her eyes while speaking. Her body seemed to have collapsed, weak and lacking energy.
"Huh? Did Siqi go back?"
The sudden questioning from Gu Niancheng beside her made Xia Xiran confused. She could only weakly reply, "I don't know! At this time, he should have finished work, right?"
"What! He didn't come to see you at noon?"
Gu Niancheng suppressed his inner anxiety and grabbed Xia Xiran, his eyes showing a trace of panic.
He was confident that he did not mistake the person at noon, but Xia Xiran had no reason to lie!
"No, he hasn't! He's been so busy these days, how could he possibly find time to see me?! I'm the one who wants to go find him and talk about the baby!"
"They always say that women are weak, but when it comes to being a mother, Xia Xiran finally understands what it means to be strong."
For her, as long as Cheng Siqi is with her, the opinions of teachers and classmates, as well as the blame from her parents, are nothing.
"I see! So, where did he go for lunch?" Gu Niancheng couldn't help but ponder.
"This is Beicheng. After such an incident, Cheng Siqi left the research institute and naturally came to find Xiran first! But he didn't come! Could it be... he left at noon for the task at the research institute? Then now..."
Just earlier, Gu Niancheng caught a glimpse of many people affected by the explosion, their bodies covered in blood and flesh, barely any intact parts, truly horrifying to see.
Without fully investigating the matter, Gu Niancheng didn't want Xia Xiran to jump to conclusions, so he hurriedly thought about how to calm her down.
"Brother Niancheng, what are you mumbling about! I'm going to find Siqi! Thanks to you today, I can't thank you enough. I'm leaving first!"
"Silly! It's you who should say 'thank you'! Let me accompany you home first! It's not urgent with Cheng Siqi. The most important thing is to convince Aunt Xia and Uncle Xia since they are very conservative people. Otherwise, you will be caught in a dilemma between your parents and your loved one."
"This... "
Although she didn't want to admit it, Xia Xi ran's mind was as clear as a mirror. She was still studying, and with her parents' old-fashioned and conservative nature, who knows what they might do!
"Be good! I'll accompany you, don't be afraid!"
“Hmm hmm!”
Although the person in front of him is currently as gentle as a little sheep, Gu Niancheng dares not relax for a moment. He secretly sends a message to his mother, asking her to invite Xia's father and Xia's mother to a small gathering at the Gu family.
In this way, Xiaxiran can stay in the Xia family.
"Don't argue with Aunt, just go along with her wishes, understand?"
"Hmm! I understand! Thank you so much, Brother Niancheng!" She couldn't help but cling to his clothes, her eyes filled with charm.
"Think carefully about how to talk to your uncle and aunt about this matter. Be sure to restrain yourself; we cannot let Cheng Sizhi find out about it. Otherwise, there will be more than just you causing chaos. I have some business to attend to at my company, so I'll come see you again tomorrow!"
“Hmm hmm!”
The sound of the sports car fades away, leaving Xia Xiran alone in the living room. She feels a trace of timidity in her heart, but no matter what, she is determined to protect this child and give him a warm and happy home.
……
The front of the research institute was crowded with people, and the search and rescue work was still proceeding in an orderly manner, with occasional bursts of crying in the crowd.
This is the first time Mayor Gu Niancheng has encountered such a situation, and he couldn't help but feel a twinge of compassion in his heart.
As the saying goes, "When prosperous, one should help the world; when in poverty, one should focus on self-improvement." Gu Niancheng wants to do his best to provide help for these innocent victims.
He immediately contacted the president of Gu Private Hospital and discussed the matter of providing free treatment for the deceased in this accident.
Aside from the heart-wrenching cries, Gu Niancheng's biggest concern was the body wrapped in white cloth in the empty space.
Without a doubt, it was probably one of the research institute's staff members. Gu Niancheng was extremely anxious, but couldn't neglect his own image.
After struggling until 8 o'clock in the evening, he finally figured out one thing. On the other side, Mrs. Gu couldn't support it any longer. At this time, she called Father Xia and Mother Xia to her house and talked about something irrelevant, as if she had ulterior motives.
"Sister-in-law, we have to go back. We still need to video call Xiwen later!"
"I haven't had time to call Gu Niancheng to confirm yet! Gu's mother already knows she can't keep this person."
"Ah! Look at me, I didn't even notice the time! Let me see you off!"
"Uncle and Aunt, please sit for a while longer. I have something to tell you."
Gasping for breath, Gu Niancheng rushed in, his clothes disheveled, sweating profusely, looking as if he had just been pulled out of water.
"This child! He's so careless and has no manners."
Although I don't know what happened, he is my son after all, so Mom Gu could only ridicule from the side.