After the divorce, the CEO forced me to have his child.

Chapter 529 A Decision Made

“I… know. That’s why I proposed a one-year agreement with Gu Zhiyao. I’m not giving her to you right now. Maybe she’ll still choose me in the future?” Yifei paused suddenly as he spoke.

A hint of guilt and pain appeared on his face. "Uncle, don't you think we're really letting Gu Zhiyao down?"

"Hmm?" He Yi frowned.

“Exactly. This is clearly her business, her life, but the outcome is decided by you and me. We didn’t even ask her if she was willing. You felt sorry for me back then, so you gave her to me. Now I’m proposing a one-year agreement with her. She’s a good person, and even if she’s unhappy, she won’t show it. But this makes us seem even more selfish. And if we don’t do this, I don’t know what to do. Uncle, what do you think I should do?”

He Yi finally understood after hearing this.

Yes!

Yifei is right. They all seem to make arrangements based on their own wishes and ideas, without ever asking Gu Zhiyao whether she was willing!

"Uncle, if I had known about her relationship with you earlier, if I had known that the man she deeply loved was you, I would never have let this relationship grow. I'm sorry, Uncle."

“Yifei, you haven’t wronged me. There’s no right or wrong in matters of the heart. It’s your freedom to like her, and... actually, your love for her is very good, very noble. At least you brought her only happiness and care, unlike me, who left her only with painful memories and resentment.” He Yi took a deep breath.

“Yifei, we don’t need that one-year agreement anymore. Just live your life the way you planned before. Don’t worry about me. Just pretend this accident never happened. She should be happiest and most joyful with you. That’s the kind of life she needs most. You don’t need to blame yourself or worry about me. Yifei, I don’t resent you, really.”

"Uncle?"

“I’m fine now, and I will cherish my life from now on. After this incident, I realized that my life is not just mine anymore. If I really don’t survive, Grandma, your mother, Chenchen, Niuniu, and you, and... Gu Zhiyao, everyone will be very sad. So I will do my best to continue my treatment. You take Gu Zhiyao back to City A.” He Yi continued, his expression solemn and serious.

Yifei was shocked, then shook his head, "No, this can't be, Uncle..."

"It's alright, Yifei. From now on, take good care of her. And promise me, you will never let her down in this life. No matter what happens in the future that will trouble you or what unexpected things may happen, or even if she is no longer young, don't abandon her, okay? Yifei, can you do that? If you can, your uncle will bless you and support you!"

“I can do it. I will stay with her for the rest of my life, love her as always, and accompany her. But Uncle, what about you? What will you do for the rest of your life? Without Gu Zhiyao, I think you won't look for another woman, so you…”

"Don't mind me. Actually, I might not be suited for marriage. I'm fine. I have a lot of things to do. It doesn't matter whether I have a family or not. Gu Zhiyao told me that she would leave Chenchen to me. I will devote the rest of my life to Chenchen, teach him well, and help him carry on the company's success."

Yifei shook his head, disagreeing.

Unbeknownst to them, Gu Zhiyao was right outside the door and overheard everything. She froze, her face turning deathly pale.

“This is clearly her life, but the outcome is arranged and decided by you and me. We didn’t even ask her if she was willing. You felt sorry for me back then, so you gave her to me. Now I’m proposing a one-year agreement with her.”

Ha ha!

Hehehe!

Gu Zhiyao's pale face gradually revealed a desolate and sorrowful smile.

Yes, it seems that her life has never been her own to control, not since the moment she came into this world.

When she was young, her mother sent her to an orphanage, where she suffered poverty and loneliness. After meeting He Yi in her teens, her life revolved around him. She struggled and fought for him. At 22, she married him, and then came all sorts of disasters and constant travel. Now, Yi Fei has also made a decision for her future, giving her to He Yi.

Should she continue accepting this?

Gu Zhiyao, is your life really being controlled by others?

With heavy, tired legs, Gu Zhiyao quietly left and went downstairs.

The inpatient ward is surrounded by various flowers and green plants, perhaps in the hope that this will give people hope, fill them with strength, and help them recover soon.

As Gu Zhiyao looked at the vibrant flowers, plants, and trees, the scenes she had just heard lingered in her mind. She took a deep breath, then closed her eyes, looked up at the sky, and tears silently streamed down her cheeks.

After an unknown amount of time, a call came from behind.

She opened her eyes and saw Yifei's puzzled and worried face.

"Why did you come down again? Where are Chenchen and Niuniu?" Yifei asked.

Gu Zhiyao stared at him for a moment longer and said, "They said they were going to buy food, but I thought the air here was fresh, so I came to take a walk. The doctor said I'm about to give birth, and if I really want a natural birth, walking around more will help."

Yifei stared at her calm face, feeling strange but unable to detect anything amiss.

Was he overthinking it?

Yifei shook his head and said thoughtfully, "Zhiyao, your uncle is slowly recovering. Do you want to come back to City A with me?"

A fleeting look of pain crossed Gu Zhiyao's eyes. She looked at Yifei solemnly and said, "Yifei, I think I won't go for now. Didn't we agree on a one-year promise?"

Uh—Yifei's breath hitched.

Then came the awkwardness and embarrassment.

"Yifei, focus on your work over there. Use your wisdom and kindness to benefit the people. You will be an excellent and outstanding official! Don't worry about me. I'll take good care of myself. I'm a mother of three." Gu Zhiyao said, gently stroking her protruding belly with her slender white hand.

Yifei hesitated, staring at her intently, his mind in turmoil.

After a while, he spoke again, "So, are you going to move to your uncle's house? Although your uncle's health is much better now, he has only just recovered and still needs someone to take care of and supervise him. It would be good for Chenchen and Niuniu to keep him company. Besides, it would also be a good opportunity for your uncle to take care of you, since you're about to give birth."

Gu Zhiyao did not answer; she had already made a decision in her heart!