I Found Myself Pregnant After Becoming An Omega 45

 

Chapter 45: The Red Carpet

 

SA Global Century Mall is full of people.

 

Huge red balloons were floating in the air, and a long red carpet was spread from the entrance of the mall to the main central area, connected to a grand stage.

 

On both sides of the red carpet were media personnel holding microphones and various camera equipment.

 

The spotlights kept shining, and well-dressed celebrities came one after another, smiling at everyone and waving their hands.

 

As their car drove near the entrance, Ji Heng began making arrangements: "Xue Zong will be walking with me, and you will follow behind."

 

Ji Yu glanced at the crowd of people outside: "Whatever."

 

The appearance of the first wife's son together with the second wife’s son has already becomes a hot topic. Just riding together in the same car is enough for the media to spontaneously make up a lot of eye-catching gossip about drama of rich families.

 

Now that Ji Yu is actually here, he wants the exposure to be as big as possible. In any case, he won't lose this time.

 

Xue Zong: "You two go together. I will follow behind you."

 

Ji Heng looked at Xue Zong dissatisfied: "Why?"

 

Xue Zong raised his glasses and explained: "If you don't want the news tomorrow to be all about the rift between you brothers and the past between the Ji family’s two wives, then you should do as I say."

 

"Of course, if possible, it would be best if the two of you were more... harmonious."

 

Ji Yu shrugged: "Ok."

 

Ji Heng frowned: "No, not OK! Who the hell wants to be harmonious with him? Even if we really reconciled, the things from the past will definitely be revealed. If they like, let them expose us. Who is afraid of whom?"

 

Xue Zong looked at Ji Heng and sighed softly: "You..."

 

"I’m what?" Ji Heng rolled his eyes and leaned his head on Xue Zong's arm.

 

Ji Yu: "..."

 

Ji Yu closed his eyes after being stuffed with a mouthful of dog food.

 

At this time, the car had reached the red carpet, and the people greeting guests outside knocked on the car window and motioned for them to get out of the car.

 

When the car door opened, Ji Yu grabbed Ji Heng's wrist and forcefully pulled him out of Xue Zong's arms. Ji Heng was so shocked he couldn’t utter a single word.

 

Ji Yu: "Don't be lazy, get out of the car."

 

Ji Heng: "..."

 

The car door opened fully, and countless spotlights shone.

 

Ji Heng kept saying he was not afraid to cause trouble, but when he actually faced the media, his smile spread faster than anyone else. Not only did he not get angry, he followed Ji Yu out of the car very obediently.

 

"Hey, who is that person next to Ji Heng? A celebrity? Why don't I recognize him?"

 

"Hey! That face looks so similar to Jiang Ruo Yan!"

 

"Jiang Ruo Yan? Ji Yuan Sheng's first wife? Then he is Jiang Ruo Yan's son?"

 

"He must be! But why did he suddenly return to Ji's house? And even go together with Ji Heng? Tsk, I guess there will be some big drama in the future."

 

"Look here, look here!"

 

……

 

The crowd was in a commotion, especially the senior media people who had been around Jiangcheng for a long time. After recognizing Ji Yu, they rushed to point their cameras directly into his face and greedily captured all angles of him.

 

Ji Yu turned a blind eye to all of this. He calmed down his expression, raised his chin slightly, and only squeezed Ji Heng's wrist with a little force.

 

The light blue suit outlines his smooth and slender body. The straight fabric and upright posture not only cover up the original femininity and fragility, but also add a bright and handsome aura. The light fell on his face, giving him a natural glowing filter.

 

Compared with Ji Heng next to him, Ji Yu was obviously more outstanding.

 

"Can you please stop holding my hand!" Ji Heng squeezed out these words through his teeth.

 

Ji Yu replied: "No. There are so many people watching. Remember to keep smiling and don't lose face."

 

"Do I need you to remind me?"

 

No matter how unhappy Ji Heng is, there is nothing he can do. In front of others, he can only show a harmonious, friendly, and respectful attitude towards this “younger brother.”

 

Even if this “younger brother” steals all his limelight, making him into a foil.

 

Ji Yu smiled and said nothing more.

 

He put one hand in his pocket and glanced at the crowd casually as he walked. Suddenly, his eyes paused and fell on the head of a young boy wearing a mask.

 

Although the other person was wearing a mask, it only covered up to the tip of his nose, and the upper half of his face was completely exposed.

 

Ji Yu quickly recognized that person as Xie Yu Xing.

 

It was only because Xie Yu Xing’s expression was not quite right, and his demeanor was incompatible with the people around him, that Ji Yu managed to noticed.

 

Ji Yu originally thought that Xie Yu Xing's eyes were looking at him, but he keeps feeling something was wrong. The focus of those eyes seemed not to be on him, but on the person behind him.

 

Behind him... is Xue Zong.

 

Although there were other celebrities walking on the red carpet, they were far behind.

 

So, Xie Yu Xing is really looking at Xue Zong?

 

At this moment, Xie Yu Xing's eyes moved and he met Ji Yu’s gaze.

 

He immediately lowered his head, put on his hat, and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

 

"What were you looking at just now?" Ji Heng asked.

 

Ji Yu looked away and said casually: "It's nothing."

 

"Tch." Ji Heng snorted.

 

Reaching the end of the red carpet, they arrived at the main stage.

 

Xue Zong sent them to their seats and left.

 

Ji Yu immediately took out his cell phone, and found a message sent three minutes ago.

 

[He Zhou: On the second basement floor, [Location] get off this elevator, parking space E1896, license plate SUX45173.]

 

[Ji Yu: On my way.]

 

This was the plan Ji Yu had discussed with He Zhou in the car.

 

After walking down the red carpet, Ji Yu must not wait, and must grasp any opportunity to immediately leave.

 

Ji Yu stood up and walked out.

 

Ji Heng, who was sitting next to him, asked, "Where are you going?"

 

"Bathroom."

 

Ji Heng also stood up: "Alright, let's go together."

 

Ji Yu raised his eyebrows: "Why didn't I know that our relationship was good enough to go to the bathroom together?"

 

Ji Heng sneered: "Who knows if you really are going to the toilet or not."

 

Ji Yu: "..."

 

Ji Yu was not worried that Ji Heng had found out about He Zhou's plan. The reason why Ji Heng wanted to follow along was most likely because he was worried that Ji Yu might sneaked off and meet up privately Xue Zong.

 

"You’re over-thinking it."

 

"What did you say?"

 

"I said, it's up to you." After Ji Yu finished speaking, he took the lead and left the stage.

 

The two entered the bathroom area one after the other.

 

The bathrooms in the mall are divided into the six sub-genders and are not mixed. Only the sink area is shared.

 

After Ji Yu entered the bathroom, he purposely stood in the sink area, wanting for Ji Heng to go into the stall, before bolting. However, after waiting for a while, Ji Heng was standing outside properly, tidying his hair slowly in front of the mirror.

 

Ji Yu: "..."

He walked into the stalls and sent He Zhou his location.

 

[He Zhou: Why are you in the bathroom?]

 

[Ji Yu: I made an excuse, but Ji Heng insisted on following me. Wait a bit.]

 

[He Zhou: Why is he following you? Does he know something?]

 

[Ji Yu: No, he’s just worried about my secret affair with Xue Zong.]

 

[He Zhou: ...]

 

[He Zhou: I’m coming up.]

 

After speaking, He Zhou shared his real-time location tracking with Ji Yu.

 

[Ji Yu: No, it’s just a small matter. I’ll be down soon.]

 

However, He Zhou didn't reply this time, and Ji Yu saw the red dot on the tracker slowly moving towards his direction.

 

Is He Zhou really coming?

 

An indescribable feeling surged up in his chest, leaving Ji Yu dazed for a moment.

 

He lowered his eyes and stared unblinkingly at the moving red dot on the screen.

 

Ji Yu couldn’t help but let out a laugh.

 

After a while, Ji Heng finally entered the next stall, and Ji Yu immediately strode out.

 

He kept moving towards the direction of the red dot. It didn't take long before he found the designated elevator and took it down to B2.

 

The elevator door opened, and He Zhou, wearing a sweatshirt and a baseball cap, appeared in front of Ji Yu.

 

The two collided head-on.

 

With the corners of his mouth raised unconsciously, Ji Yu stretched out his hand and gave He Zhou a high-five: "It's not easy, but we finally had a successful meeting."

 

He Zhou chuckled and looked behind Ji Yu: "No one is following you, right?"

 

"None."

 

Ji Yu gave him a thumbs up, "Today, I have seen what it means to be a great teammate. In a single move, you managed to repel Ji Yuan Sheng. For a moment there, I really thought that me and little Yu Zhou was finished."

 

He Zhou glanced at the passers-by and tilted his head to one side: "Let's go, let’s get to the car."

 

"Ok."

 

After getting into He Zhou's car, Ji Yu finally felt completely at ease.

 

He slumped into the seat without any scruples, and asked relaxedly: "How was little Yu Zhou with you?"

 

He Zhou replied: "He didn't cry even once today. We had a lot of fun."

Ji Yu nodded: "That's good."

 

The car started and drove out of the parking garage.

 

The noisy Century Mall and the messy Ji family were all left behind.

 

The image of the huge building, filled with red balloons, quickly became smaller and smaller until it disappeared from the rear-view mirror.

 

Also disappearing was the agitation in Ji Yu's mind.

 

As his rationality returned, Ji Yu stopped smiling: "Where are we going now?"

 

"My home."

 

"Okay."

 

Ji Yu nodded and was about to speak again, but was interrupted by He Zhou as soon as the words reached his lips.

 

He said: "Don't say ‘thank you’ to me."

 

Ji Yu's serious expression immediately broke, and there was a smile on his lips, "I wasn’t going to say ‘thank you.’ I just wanted to ask you if you had found anything."

 

"Ji Yuan Sheng is really weird. I don't feel at ease until I understand his purpose. Moreover, he also said that he would send someone pick up little Yu Zhou later again today. I don't know why he is so obsessed with that child."

 

He Zhou remembered what his father had said to him, and wanted to relay it to Ji Yu, but after hesitating for a moment, he swallowed it back.

After all, he had no evidence, and he didn't actually find anything.

 

"There is definitely something wrong with Ji Yuan Sheng, I just haven't found the specifics yet. Most of his team and laboratories are abroad, and their confidentiality policy is very strict. Even my father can't get anything."

 

Ji Yu was a little surprised: "Your father is also checking on him?"

 

What is He Xiong's identity? If a person of Father He’s status can investigate and still can't get to the bottom of it, how powerful can Ji Yuan Sheng be?

 

Ji Yu was a little confused, "Isn't he just a real estate mogul?"

 

He Zhou shook his head: "This is just the part he wants people to see."

 

What about the parts he doesn’t want people to see?

 

Ji Yu fell silent and looked at He Zhou after a while: "Then didn't I drag you into a dangerous mess and make you miserable?"

 

He Zhou's face was reflected in Ji Yu’s deep black pupils, and his heart that was originally floating fell back inch by inch, as if weighing a thousand pounds.

 

He Zhou turned his head and glanced at Ji Yu, suddenly having an impulse to reach out and touch the person sitting next to him.

 

Even though Ji Yu was like a clay bodhisattva crossing the river* he was still worried about He Zhou.

 

The second his thoughts flashed by, He Zhou acted.

 

He held the steering wheel with one hand and quickly rubbed Ji Yu's head with his other hand.

 

Ji Yu was confused by the sudden touch: "What are you doing?"

 

He Zhou smiled: "Don't think too much, Ji Yuan Sheng can't do anything to me. As for you…"

 

The heavy mood was interrupted by a head rub, and Ji Yu was no longer as depressed as before. He straightened his hair in the rearview mirror: "Me?"

 

He Zhou looked straight ahead: "Yeah. So, how about you and little Yu Zhou stay at my house during this period of time?"

 

Ji Yu’s movement paused, and he said in surprise: "What did you just say?"

 

There happened to be a red light ahead, and He Zhou stepped on the brakes.

 

He turned his head to look at Ji Yu, his eyes full of seriousness.

 

He Zhou: "I said, come live with me and I will protect you."

 

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TN:

* (泥菩薩過河（自身難保)): A clay bodhisattva crossing the river, can’t even save oneself.

[A statue of a bodhisattva made out of clay sits on the bank of a river. Whenever someone wants to cross the river, they prayed to him for safe passage. However, the clay bodhisattva never respond. Even when someone fell into the river and begs for help, the clay bodhisattva remains silent.

Why does the clay bodhisattva never answer any prayers?

Because he is made out of clay.

The moment he touches water, he will dissolve.]

A Chinese idiom, used to describe someone who is in a situation where they are not even able to save themselves from peril, let alone others.

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