Amidst a chorus of discussions, Gu Qichen, not far away, also looked over in this direction.
The jostling crowd made it difficult for him to see clearly, but he vaguely caught a glimpse of Qin He’s figure within.
He immediately stood up and walked over.
At this moment, Bai Feifei was still clamoring incessantly.
Qin He sneered, "Bai Feifei, it was because of your foolishness back then that the Bai family left Qingcheng; I didn't expect that after so many years, you've learned nothing!"
"Pfft, stop bragging. Our family left Qingcheng because our branch company in the capital was doing very well and became the headquarters. Did you really think your Qin family forced us out? You think too highly of yourselves!"
Qin He pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a pang of distress.
Bai Feifei’s style of arguing was different from most people in the hall; she had the air of those boisterous aunts from the neighborhood, incredibly fierce.
If it were any other time, Qin He wouldn’t have paid much attention and would have simply slapped her and made her leave.
But today, she knew very well that Wilson was watching this area!
If she were to argue with Bai Feifei now, Wilson would definitely see them as two shrewish women fighting!
However, with people like Bai Feifei, the more you ignored them, the more they felt you were afraid of them.
Bai Feifei’s voice grew louder and louder, as if trying to attract everyone to watch the spectacle.
Qin He took a deep breath, feeling the taut string inside her body on the verge of snapping.
"Bai Feifei—"
Qin He's eyes were cold, her hands clenched into fists.
A hand suddenly rested on her shoulder.
The anger in Qin He's chest instantly subsided with the gentle pat of that hand.
She turned to look at the person behind her.
Gu Qichen had appeared behind her at some point.
His deep eyes held a mixture of heartache and adoration.
"What's wrong? Is this your lover?" Bai Feifei, provoked by Qin He’s earlier demeanor, had her fighting spirit ignited.
Feeling like she had the upper hand, she continued to be aggressive.
"And the child you're carrying, is it his?"
While saying this, a flash of jealousy and hatred crossed her eyes as she looked at Gu Qichen.
Back in Qing University, the men she liked always treated Qin He like a goddess.
From then on, she hated Qin He to the bone, wishing Qin He would simply disappear from this world!
Preferably, she would fall from her pedestal of goddess and become a woman everyone scorned!
When she heard after returning that Qin He had gotten married and divorced, and was now pregnant, Bai Feifei felt she had finally had her revenge.
The surrounding onlookers fell silent!
[Has Bai Feifei gone mad?]
The Qin and Gu families had stood tall in Qingcheng for many years, but they rarely took action to drive an entire group out of the city.
Now, everyone understood some of Qin Yun's actions back then!
This Bai Feifei was truly too foolish!
Gu Qichen looked up, his dark eyes flashing with a cold light, and remained silent, merely observing.
However, under his imposing gaze, Bai Feifei found herself increasingly unable to speak.
She felt as though the man beside Qin He’s gaze could penetrate her very bones, carrying a chilling quality that spread through her body.
Bai Feifei’s speech became stammered.
"Are you done?" Gu Qichen asked coldly.
Bai Feifei’s eyes widened. She found the man in front of her somewhat familiar, but couldn’t recall who he was. She gritted her teeth, digging her nails into her palm, and pressed on.
"What business is it of yours?!"
Gu Qichen's gaze turned sinister, and he chuckled softly, "Since you’re finished, you can get out. The Bai family is fortunate to have a daughter like you. Even if you hide in the capital, I won’t let anyone who insults her go this time!"
Although he was smiling, the chilling coldness in his tone made one’s blood run cold!
The surrounding people fell silent.
Gu Qichen’s words carried considerable weight, and he was a man of his word.
Bai Feifei became nervous, "Who are you?"
Someone nearby sneered softly.
"She doesn’t even recognize President Gu; it’s truly unfortunate for the Bai family to have her."
"Before, the Bai family was implicated by Bai Feifei and couldn't even stay in Qingcheng. This time, they probably won't be able to stay in China either."
Hearing the murmurs around her, Bai Feifei froze abruptly!
President Gu? The man from Gu Corporation?!
In her memory, the man she had seen in financial magazines overlapped with the man before her. Bai Feifei’s heart lurched, and a chill ran down her spine.
If her father knew she had clashed with Gu Qichen, he would beat her to death!
Bai Feifei stood rooted to the spot like a stone, neither able to move forward nor backward.
She had just berated Qin He, and now she stood there, afraid to leave.
Gu Qichen looked down at Qin He, his eyes filled with affection and concern.
"Why didn't you call me when you encountered someone like this?"
"What if you got upset?" As he spoke, he cast a cold glance at Bai Feifei, "A person like this isn't worth even their life in compensation."
The onlookers, seeing Gu Qichen's attitude towards Qin He, seemed to understand something.
Some acquaintances started discussing amongst themselves.
"Judging by President Gu's attitude, is it possible that the child Miss Qin is carrying is really his?"
"No way, I heard that it was a month after Miss Qin and President Gu divorced that she became pregnant."
"What do you know? Their relationship is so good now; perhaps their previous divorce was just a bad argument. A month after divorcing doesn’t mean they wouldn’t get back together."
The discussions reached Qin He’s ears as well.
She quickly raised her eyes, frowning at Gu Qichen.
The man's expression, tinged with anger, was colder than usual. His face, as serene as cold jade, only softened when he faced Qin He.
He looked up at the crowd.
"Qin He is carrying my child. From today onwards, I don't want to hear anyone discussing her behind her back. Otherwise—Qingcheng has been very peaceful recently, and the Gu family doesn't mind making a few more enemies."
The surrounding people immediately smiled.
"President Gu, what are you saying?"
"We have never spoken ill of Miss Qin behind her back."
"Miss Qin is beautiful and intelligent, a match made in heaven with President Gu."
Qin He grew anxious. If this misunderstanding spread, the entire Qingcheng would believe it!
Was Gu Qichen crazy?
She tugged at his sleeve.
Gu Qichen leaned down slightly, drawing closer to her.
"What is it?"
Qin He lowered her voice, gritting her teeth.
"Gu Qichen, what are you talking about? What you said will cause everyone to misunderstand. Clarify it quickly, or I will!"
Qin He's stance was firm; she would not allow such "rumors" to circulate!
Gu Qichen’s gaze flickered.
He didn't want to.
A subtle sense of confrontation arose between the two.
Amidst the strange atmosphere, applause suddenly erupted from outside.
Everyone turned to look. A tall foreign man was walking towards them.
The man appeared to be in his late thirties or early forties, with handsome features.
"Mr. Gu, for his beloved, is willing to turn hostile against anyone who slanders his wife; he is a man worthy of friendship."