Ming Chi got out of the car and saw Qin He in the living room.
He smiled, greeted Fang Meiyan and Ming Yuzhu first, then saw the heavily pregnant Qin He and laughed. He carefully supported Qin He's arm, "Your belly is so big, why did you come out to welcome me?"
"I'm bored staying at home every day, cousin. Ever since I came to Grandma's house, I'm the only one of our generation at home. My uncle, aunt, and mom all look after me. I haven't left the house in two days," Qin He said with a hint of grievance.
Ming Chi chuckled. Although he was away, he was well aware of the situation in Haicheng.
"You're really not suitable to go out recently. Let's talk about it after the baby is born," Ming Chi said with a smile.
"Why are even you saying that, cousin?" Qin He pouted.
Fang Meiyan looked at Ming Chi and smiled.
"How long can you stay this time?"
Ming Chi smiled.
"Once this announcement is over, the promotion for the new drama will basically be finished. I don't have to attend the rest, so I should be able to stay home for about a month, just enough to accompany my cousin."
"That's good, so your cousin won't be like a monkey, unable to sit still at home all day."
Qin He had originally hoped that Ming Chi's return would allow him to secretly take her out for a few strolls. When she was little, Ming Chi often took her to various places. But she didn't expect Ming Chi to become a "traitor"!
Qin He grumbled in her heart.
For the next three days, Ming Chi took Qin He for walks in the Ming family's back garden every day.
As the due date approached day by day, Qin He checked online and found that many people didn't give birth until more than ten days after their due date.
Qin He frowned, feeling a bit worried.
If it dragged on for another ten days, she would really go mad from boredom.
On the first floor of the Ming residence, in Qin He's room.
Qin He held her tablet, researching precautions for the three days before the due date.
She hadn't even experienced any contractions yet, so it was unlikely she would give birth in the short term.
Qin He looked at the calendar on her phone: October 25th.
Three days until her due date.
A message popped up at the top of her phone. It was from Gu Qishen: "What are you doing?"
Qin He replied weakly, "Gu Qishen, I'm about to die of boredom at home!"
The reply came back quickly. "What's wrong?"
Qin He complained tearfully, pouring out her ten days of being confined at home like beans from a sieve.
"I'm pregnant, not imprisoned."
Gu Qishen didn't reply after that.
After staying in her room all day, Qin He went for her usual walk in the Ming family's back garden after lunch.
This was instructed by Ming Yuzhu, who said that moderate exercise before giving birth would be beneficial during labor.
After a stroll, Qin He planned to retrace her steps. Her phone suddenly rang in her pocket.
Qin He took out her phone and saw it was Gu Qishen calling.
She was still annoyed that Gu Qishen hadn't replied to her WeChat earlier, so she answered the call curtly, "What?"
Gu Qishen's deep, magnetic voice came through the phone, with a hint of amusement.
"To take you out."
Qin He chuckled, "Are you kidding me?"
"I'm at the back gate of the Ming residence. I picked you up here once before during your grandmother's banquet."
Qin He was stunned, her heart pounding. She checked the time; it was three in the afternoon.
When she had spoken to Gu Qishen earlier, it was eleven, before lunch.
It takes about two hours to get from Qingcheng to Haicheng.
Plus the time to get to the airport.
He heard her complaints and immediately booked a flight to come over?
Qin He pursed her lips and cautiously looked around.
For the past few days, she had been strolling in the garden at this time. The Ming family's security measures were very strong, so no maids were accompanying her.
Qin He quietly found a small path leading to the back gate. There were a few security guards near the back gate.
Qin He gathered her courage and walked over boldly.
The security guards had not received any instructions to stop the young lady, so they respectfully opened the back gate for her.
After exiting the back gate, Qin He looked around.
The back gate led to a narrow street. Qin He immediately spotted the car parked at the end of the street—and the tall figure already beside it.
Gu Qishen stood with his hands in his pockets, his gaze lifting to meet hers, instantly softening.
He walked towards her.
Qin He glanced back towards the inside of the back gate and then hurried over.
"Why did you come here?"
Gu Qishen smiled gently and took Qin He's hand.
"I was afraid you'd be bored to death."
Qin He looked up at Gu Qishen. The sunlight fell on him, and his eyes were deep, like a vortex drawing people in.
She felt conflicted. If she really went out with Gu Qishen now, her mother would definitely find out, as it would be time for her stroll to end soon.
But Gu Qishen had already rushed over from Qingcheng—
Qin He gritted her teeth and decided, just this once!
After this outing, she would obediently wait to give birth!
At worst, when she returned, she would say she snuck out for a bit and not mention Gu Qishen. She should be able to keep it a secret.
With her mind made up, Qin He smiled brightly.
She took Gu Qishen's hand and quickly walked towards the car.
"Since you're taking me out, do you have a plan?"
Gu Qishen's gaze remained fixed on Qin He, looking at her belly, afraid she might fall.
"I haven't made a plan yet, but there's the famous Fengbai Tower here in Haicheng. I'll take you to see it."
Qin He had already opened the car door and gotten in.
"The Fengbai Tower isn't very fun; it's just a gimmick to fool tourists. I know Haicheng better, let's go, I'll take you somewhere fun!"
Gu Qishen smiled as he watched Qin He's excited expression.
When he heard her weak voice on WeChat today, he didn't hesitate. He put down the documents he was holding, postponed his subsequent meetings, and flew directly to Haicheng.
He thought he might be going crazy.
But he was also blissfully crazy.
Along the way, Qin He gave directions, and Gu Qishen became the driver.
The two of them arrived at several secluded scenic spots known only to locals.
In the suburbs.
In a mountain forest, the stream was clear, and Qin He's mood also relaxed.
Not far away, locals brought their dogs to swim in the stream.
People were also fishing on the opposite bank. Qin He stretched and turned to look at Gu Qishen.
"You came so suddenly, is everything alright?"
Gu Qishen looked at Qin He with doting eyes.
"The company matters have all been arranged. Yu Jing is there to supervise; it's fine."
Qin He hesitated, her eyes blinking.
"So how long will you be here this time? Will you be going back tonight?"
"Yes, I'm leaving tonight," Gu Qishen replied.