Chapter 24
Shu Pan arrived home and suddenly remembered what the real estate agent had said about someone already buying the house at a lower price than expected. But she couldn’t dwell on it now because the deadline was approaching.
She immediately called Auntie Lu and informed her about the situation, saying that they could proceed with the paperwork once her dad was discharged from the hospital tomorrow. However, they still needed some more money. She planned to ask her friends if they could help, taking it step by step.
But she kept the news of her pregnancy to herself. It wasn’t the right time to reveal it, given the circumstances.
Sitting down on the sofa, Shu Pan took out her phone and hesitated for a while before texting a few friends, asking for a loan.
She waited for half an hour, but only Ye Xiaomeng called back.
“Hey, did you send those messages?” Ye Xiaomeng sounded confused.
“Yeah, it was me,” Shu Pan confirmed.
“I thought I was being targeted by a scammer. Why do you need to borrow money?” Ye Xiaomeng asked with bewilderment.
Taking a deep breath, Shu Pan felt a chill in her chest. “It’s for my dad, he’s in urgent need.”
Ye Xiaomeng chuckled lightly. “Girl, if I hadn’t recognized your voice, I would have thought your phone got stolen and someone else was texting me. You have a rich husband and a wealthy dad. Why do you need to borrow money?”
“Xiaomeng, it’s true. We need the money urgently, and I’m about to divorce Gu Shaoting,” Shu Pan’s voice carried a heavy weight.
Ye Xiaomeng paused for a moment, suddenly realizing the seriousness of the situation. “Girl?” She was taken aback.
Closing her eyes, Shu Pan replied, “Xiaomeng, I’m dead serious. My dad went bankrupt and has accumulated a lot of debt. We’re selling the house, but we still need more money.”
“How did that happen? Isn’t Gu Shaoting helping out? Just because your dad went bankrupt, he wants a divorce?” Ye Xiaomeng’s voice expressed her anger.
“This matter is partly related to him too. I guess he wants to see my dad in this state. Our marriage was a mistake,” Shu Pan’s voice choked with emotion. “Xiaomeng, I know you’re getting married soon and you need money, but do you have any spare cash?”
“You know me, I’m always splurging. My fiancé’s family has bought the house, and my family is responsible for the renovations. We haven’t set a wedding date yet, but I have a hundred thousand now. I can transfer it to you to help in this emergency,” Ye Xiaomeng offered.
Shu Pan ran her hand through her hair. “Borrow me for now, but I don’t know when I’ll be able to pay it back.”
“No worries, I’ll transfer the money to your account right away.”
“Thank you, Xiaomeng,” Shu Pan expressed her gratitude.
“By the way… um, have you considered asking Su Yuan for help?” Ye Xiaomeng cautiously suggested. “According to Cheng Yang, he’s now the regional manager of a major international corporation in Asia, and he’s quite well-off financially. And he still has feelings for you. He left his number with Cheng Yang.”
“Xiaomeng, are you out of your mind? Why would you think of that? What happened between him and me is in the past. Besides, I’m already married. Regardless of the situation between me and Gu Shaoting, I am currently Mrs. Gu,” Shu Pan never even considered seeking help from Su Yuan. That was all in the past, and now everyone had their own lives to live.
Although Ye Xiaomeng’s loan wasn’t a substantial amount, it could alleviate the immediate pressure.
Shu Pan prepared a small meal and planned to rest early. She wasn’t alone now. She had her precious baby. Gu Shaoting hadn’t returned yet, and there were swirling rumors about him and Tong Fei. Shu Pan chose to ignore them.
Tomorrow would be a fresh start. Shu Pan lay in bed, watching the curtains dance in the breeze, her mind filled with turbulence. She needed to settle her father’s and Auntie Lu’s affairs first, and then figure out how to repay her debts.
Unable to resist, she placed her hand on her belly, silently pledging, “Sweetie, you have to be good. Even though you won’t have your father’s love, I’ll shower you with all of mine.”
Soon, overcome by exhaustion, she drifted into a deep sleep.
