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Gu Feng pondered for a while, then smiled slightly and said, "You're right, we are only apart for one night; it won't be a problem. However, seeing you like this makes me a bit uneasy. Baby, how about this: I'll arrange for someone else to come and take care of you tomorrow. If someone is looking after you, I will feel much more at ease. Plus, when you go to the hospital to see Mu Jiangfeng, I'll be more relaxed knowing you're being taken care of."
"But isn't there already a Nurse and a new maid? Why do we need to hire someone else? It's too wasteful," she replied.
"They're just two people, each with their own responsibilities. With only twenty-four hours in a day, I'm worried there might be oversights. Tomorrow, I'll find someone reliable to help out; it will also give them a chance to take breaks and provide you with someone to play with. Isn't that a good thing?"
Lan Baobao listened to Gu Feng and found his reasoning sound. It was indeed necessary to have someone by her side at this time, especially since the safety of the child was paramount. There was no need to pretend to be reserved now.
The Nurse had already been very tired during this time; having someone to assist her would also be beneficial.
"Okay, I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of person you'll find for me. We'll meet tomorrow," Lan Baobao said as she stood up to see Gu Feng off.
Gu Feng smiled and left the apartment. Watching him leave, Lan Baobao seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. Staying at Gu Feng's home had made her feel somewhat out of place. Living alone now felt much easier without that oppressive feeling.
Mu Jiao'er was gone; it wasn't so terrible after all. At least now, life felt less dangerous, and Lan Baobao's heart felt a little more at peace.
The new house was newly decorated, and everything inside was fresh and new.
Even the scent in the room made her feel very comfortable and pleasant.
It was the fragrance of rose essential oil wafting through the air.
Lan Baobao took a deep breath; this scent truly was relaxing!
She lay on the bed, feeling completely relaxed, letting out a sigh of contentment as her body sank into the softness of the mattress.
The Nurse had set up a movable bed beside hers, always ready to accompany Lan Baobao.
The double bed was already big enough, and Lan Baobao had invited her to sleep together, but Nursing felt that there should be a distinction between master and servant, so she declined.
She felt helpless.
It was rather amusing that in the twenty-first century, such thoughts still existed.
"Sister Lan, if you need anything tonight, please don't hesitate to wake me up. I am always here to serve you."
"Le'er, you are too polite. Good night, sweet dreams!"
"Yes, good night, sweet dreams!"
Lan Baobao lay down, hugging a perfectly sized plush toy, and slowly closed her eyes.
In the dead of night, as Lan Baobao lay in bed, a sudden scream pierced the silence. Lan Baobao jolted awake, her forehead covered in cold sweat.
She slowly sat up; just moments ago in her dream, she had seen Mu Jiao'er jumping into the sea. That scene clung to her like a ghost, replaying endlessly in her mind.
What a terrifying dream, what a frightening memory!
Nursing was also startled awake by Lan Baobao's scream. She immediately got up, turned on the room light, and saw her drenched in sweat. Panicking, she asked, "Sister Lan, what happened? Are you okay?!"
Lan Baobao gasped for breath, cold sweat pouring from her forehead.
"Sister Lan, here, drink some water first."
Nursing quickly handed a cup of warm water to Lan Baobao.
She held the cup of water, her expression still very anxious.
"Sister Lan? Sister Lan, say something. Are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to call a doctor for you?"
"N-no, it's fine! I'm okay, I... I just had a dream, a really scary nightmare. It scared me!"
"Oh, so it was just a dream! You startled me. Sister Lan, don't panic; it's just a dream. It will pass in a little while.
Do you want to eat something? I'll go prepare something for you."
"Is there still food at home?" Lan Baobao's stomach had just felt a little hungry, but as soon as she asked, she felt like an idiot.
The fridge and cabinets were already stuffed with all kinds of food.
There was enough food for her to last a month; how could there possibly be no food at home!
"It seems you're definitely hungry. I'll go make something for you; just wait a moment!"
Lan Baobao nodded. Seeing Nursing walk outside to the kitchen to prepare, her heart calmed down a little.
Sitting alone in the room, she closed her eyes and saw Mu Jiao'er's face.
She was like a curse; when she was alive, she threatened her life time and again. Even after death, she lingered in her mind like a nightmare that couldn't be shaken off.
Lan Baobao pounded the sheets angrily and shook her head in frustration.
Damn it, Mu Jiao'er, you damn bastard!
Is everything that Mu Jiao'er said true? Did Ye Zixun really do such things? Would he really go so far as to find someone to assault Mu Jiao'er as a form of punishment?
But now Mu Jiao'er has truly jumped into the sea; she really sought death. If Mu Jiao'er set a trap to frame Ye Zixun before dying, that would be terrifying.
But what if that’s not the case? Then the terrifying person would be Ye Zixun.
Whose words are true, and whose are false? Who should one believe?
While Lan Baobao was still feeling conflicted, the Nurse came in with a bowl of steaming stew.
"Sister Lan, this is what Auntie made for dinner. There were leftovers, so I added some noodles and vegetables. If you don't mind, you can have some!"
"Ah? I was just thinking about eating this! Thank you!"
After smelling the delicious food, Lan Baobao felt a bit more at ease. Holding a pot of warm stew, her heart felt a little warmer too.
The aroma of the dish even made Lan Baobao feel hungry.
After the Nurse stayed with Lazy Baby for a while and saw her eyelids gradually drooping, she helped her back to bed to sleep.
In the latter half of the night, Lan Baobao slept relatively soundly. At least during this night, she didn't dream; it was just that she woke up very early in the morning, which was unusual for her.
But she still woke up.
Looking at the time, it was seven-thirty in the morning!
Seeing that the Nurse and Le'er were still lying in bed, she sighed helplessly.
I really don't know what's going on.
I used to be very sleepy, but now I can't even fall asleep. It seems that pregnancy really brings about strange changes.
Lan Baobao's mind went blank for a moment, and then she immediately thought of Mu Jiao'er.
And her words...
Just then, there was a sudden knock on the apartment door. Lan Baobao quickly got up, threw off the blanket, and walked to the entrance to open the door.
She had just moved in, so no one should know where she was. Could it be Gu Feng? Is Gu Feng here to see her?
“Gu Feng…” She had just opened the door and called out Gu Feng's name when she realized that two unfamiliar men were standing outside the apartment. “Who are you...?”
“Sister Lan, right?” Suddenly, one of the men spoke up.
Lan Baobao was taken aback, her gaze shifting between them. “Yes, I am Lan Baobao. May I ask who you are? What do you want with me?”
“Since you are Lan Baobao, that makes things easier.” The two men walked into the apartment.
Looking at the men who had intruded into her apartment, Lan Baobao was filled with confusion. The next moment, she followed the two men into the living room.
“Excuse me, but may I ask who you are? How did you know I lived here?”
“Sister Lan, we are from the police department. We came to investigate matters regarding Mu Jiao'er,” one of the men said.
Is it about Mu Jiao'er?
"Officer, how is Mu Jiao'er doing now? Is she alright? Have you found her body?" She eagerly inquired about Mu Jiao'er's situation.
The police were here to understand what happened at that time and would certainly inform Lan Baobao about Mu Jiao'er's current status.
"Sister Lan, last time when our colleague asked about the situation, we missed a few details. We need to ask you a bit more about something else.
Also, regarding Mu Jiao'er's body, when we recovered her, she was already dead. This has been confirmed by us!"
"Dead?" Lan Baobao's face turned pale; was she really gone?
"Sister Lan, I hope you can stay calm. When we pulled Mu Jiao'er out, she had already drowned. We are here mainly to ask for your cooperation and to gather some information."
"Information?" Lan Baobao's expression suddenly changed as she recalled what Mu Jiao'er had said to her.
Mu Jiao'er's words could not be trusted; she absolutely could not let this woman's reckless claims put Ye Zixun and the child in danger.
"She called me out because she wanted to talk. When I arrived, she was a little late. I took away her life and her man, and then she cursed at me for a long time.
You all know what she did at the hospital; I reported it to the police."
"Yes, we are aware of that. The police department has it on record."
"At that time, the situation was chaotic. She suddenly walked to the edge and jumped off. I tried to grab her, but by the time I lunged for her, she had already fallen into the sea."
"I see!" One of the men nodded and then looked back at Lan Baobao. "In that case, please notify the police if you have any further leads."
"Okay!"
"Then we won't disturb your rest."
After that, the two men stood up and left Lan Baobao's apartment.
The two police officers were also aware of the recent incident involving Mu Jiao'er at the hospital.
Attempted murder is a serious crime; perhaps this woman, in her final desperation, chose to commit suicide.
In this day and age, there are quite a few people who either kill out of heartbreak or take their own lives.
Once the police left, Lan Baobao immediately closed the door.
Looking out the window, she noticed that it was already getting bright outside. It would be better to wait a little longer before going to Ye Zixun's company to find him. If she went to the Ye Family, it might scare the children.
While eating a cream bread spread with strawberry jam and looking at the breakfast sausage and fried egg in her bowl, Lan Baobao recalled the times she lived with Brother Mu and Ye Ziru.
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