316 Reunion 11 (1/2)
However, An Xiaoning was still a little nervous deep down, mainly because the distance between her and Jin Qingyan had gotten closer.
”If Mr. Jin came here especially because he found out that you're still alive, that'd be exceptionally touching, just like those romantic scenes in movies. It's a pity that's not the case. But it's alright, you're setting him up for a surprise, aren't you, Sis?” Mei Yangyang remarked, appearing a little dejected.
”How does the saying go? Ah, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Once the baby is stable, I'll tell him about it immediately.”
”I can't wait for that day to arrive.”
An Xiaoning would have never expected that her well-thought-out plan to give Jin Qingyan a surprise only after everything was stable was going to be destroyed completely by an uninvited guest.
The cloning process using her DNA extract had been successfully completed. The clone shared the exact same genetic traits as her, such as appearance, voice, and blood type. However, it was a complete blank slate with no memory at all, unlike An Xiaoning who had experienced a great deal of trials and tribulations throughout her life.
The entire process only required a mere two months.
However, only Ling Ciye and Long Tianze were aware of the matter at the moment.
The three of them were shocked beyond their senses at the sight of the woman standing before them.
She was identical to An Xiaoning.
”This is really terrifying and creepy. I can't imagine what'll happen if I see my clone appear before me in the future. I wonder if I'd kill him right away?” Long Tianze exclaimed.
”Who would make a clone out of you for no rhyme or reason?” Ling Ciye mocked. Staring at the woman in front of him, he asked, ”What's your name?”
”I don't have a name yet. Please name me,” the woman said smilingly.
”You don't need a new name. Your name is An Xiaoning,” said Long Tianze.
”No,” Ling Ciye objected.
”Why?”
”I don't think it'd be appropriate.” Ling Ciye turned to ask Jin Qingyan for his opinion, ”What do you think?”
”Yeah, I find it inappropriate too. Why don't we give her a new surname?”
”Jin Xiaoning,” Long Tianze suggested.
”No. I think we should name her 'Gu Xiaoning.' Xiaoning belongs to the Gu family after all. That way, no one will find anything suspicious should they hear about it. Qingyan, what do you think?” Ling Ciye proposed.
”Let's name her Gu Xiaoning then,” Jin Qingyan agreed. He gazed at the woman before him, feeling as if the love of his life had returned.
It felt just like An Xiaoning had lost her memory and was merely suffering from amnesia.
”From now on, you shall be called 'Gu Xiaoning.' My name is Jin Qingyan, you may call me Qingyan.”
A smile formed on Gu Xiaoning's face as she called his name in a voice that was identical to An Xiaoning's.
Jin Qingyan acknowledged it, his eyes lighting up in amazement.
”Qingyan, she's a blank piece of paper. You have to teach her properly.” Long Tianze then introduced himself, ”My name is Long Tianze.”
”Hello, Long Tianze.”
Pouting his lips in approval, Long Tianze answered, ”Wow, not bad. May I ask you a question?”
”Sure.”
”Who's the man you love most?”
”Jin Qingyan.”
”What the hell, are you kidding me?” Long Tianze exclaimed as he stared at his friends in amazement and shock.
Jin Qingyan gestured for Fan Shixin to bring Gu Xiaoning upstairs before saying, ”When I went to M Nation to check on her progress previously, I instructed the expert to tell her that over and over again during her development process. We must keep this a secret. Tianze, you can't tell Mei Yangyang, you hear me?”