Shu Yi and Shen Yin didn''t dare make a sound, fearing that the two people next door would discover they were eavesdropping. Shu Yi wanted to speak, so she could only send Shen Yin a message.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
[Yin Yin, are wealthy families really thisplicated?]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
[Probably, possibly, should be, maybe? But don''t worry, you''re part of a wealthy family now.]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
[Once my drama series airs, I''ll be part of a wealthy family.]<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Where''s your shame? How dare you? Can you support me and the child in my womb? Can you give us a good life?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The man looked at Ge Xinxin, his face almost turning ck. No man could endure such an insult.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I don''t agree."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Name your price, and from now on, don''t ever appear in front of me again." Ge Xinxin crossed her arms, though in reality, she wasn''t sure if the man opposite her would agree.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"One million."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin thought for a moment. He really was asking for a lot, demanding one million right off the bat. For the sake of her future life, she decided to endure it.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Fine, deal. I''ll transfer it directly to your card, but remember what you said. From now on, disappear from my world."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin spoke seriously, emphasizing thest few words.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You gave it so easily, one million, huh? Looks like your current life really is extraordinary. One million, just like that."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin widened her eyes, ring at the man, then picked up her bag and walked out without looking back.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The man sat in his seat, taking a sip of tea.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin and Shu Yi had both left, so they returned to their private room.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Wow, your husband''s good-for-nothing brother, what a perfect cuckold!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"What do you think he''ll do if he finds out?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You''re not thinking of telling him, are you? That''s not allowed. Let him wear the green hat a bit longer. After all, didn''t you suspect him of kidnapping you before?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If Shen Yin hadn''t mentioned it, Shu Yi would have almost forgotten that she had been kidnapped before. But it was that crazy man who had kidnapped her; there was no evidence linking her abduction to Xu Zhengyang.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Do you want to start with this woman and see if you can find out some bad things that good-for-nothing brother has done? I think that guy has some dirt on him."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin hadn''t initially thought of this, but after Shu Yi''s suggestion, she suddenly became interested. Now that she had leverage on this woman, she should be able to extract quite a bit of information about Xu Zhengyang from her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"As expected from someone who''s read so many novels. I''ll give it a try."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin asked Liu Bo to find Ge Xinxin''s number, and the next day, she called her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin was very surprised when she received the call.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Hello, who is this?" Ge Xinxin asked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Who I am, you should have seen before, but that''s not important. What''s important is that I know who you are, and whose child is in your belly." Shen Yin deliberately lowered her voice, making it sound very different from her usual tone.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
When Ge Xinxin heard thetter part, she indeed became scared. Apart from her and that useless man, no one else knew about this. How did the woman on the phone know? Could it be that the bastard had received the money and then immediately broke his promise, leaking the information? Had she wasted one million for nothing?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"What exactly do you want?" Ge Xinxin''s tone was extremely unsteady, even a bit hysterical.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I don''t want anything. I just want to meet with you for a chat. You should agree, right? After all, it wouldn''t be good if certain things became public knowledge, would it?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As Shen Yin spoke, she looked at her nails. Having lived in the pce for so many years and watched so many TV dramas here, she was all too familiar with this infuriating tone.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"When?" Ge Xinxin asked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"This afternoon, at the tea house in Qingfan Tower. You should know it, right?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin became even more frightened. She did indeed know Qingfan Tower; she had been there before. But how did this woman know? Had she been following her?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Have you been following me? Or do you know me very well?" the woman asked again.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin thought for a moment. Did she count as following? Not really. Knowing her well? Even less so. She had just been lucky enough to overhear such information when she went out.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You don''t need to know that. See you this afternoon."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin hung up after saying this and checked the time. It was still early, and she was alone for lunch. Her little one had gone to kindergarten and wouldn''t be back for lunch. She was getting bored at home by herself; she needed to find some entertainment.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In the afternoon, when Shen Yin arrived at Qingfan Tower, she sent Ge Xinxin the name of the private room, then entered it herself.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin hadn''t arrived yet, but Shen Yin wasn''t in a hurry. She made herself a cup of osmanthus tea and ate some pastries.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin was in the Xu family''s vi, trying to figure out how to find an excuse to go out.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Mom, can I go out for a while this afternoon?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Can''t you stay at home and take care of your pregnancy? Why go out again? Didn''t you just go out yesterday?" Yang Cui looked disapproving.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Since you''re calling me mom, I have to be responsible for your safety. You''re not alone now; you have a child in your belly. You''re quite far along now. What if something dangerous happens when you go out?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin lowered her head. Since she had moved into the Xu family''s home, apart from going out yesterday, she hadn''t been out at all. She couldn''t even spend money. Every day she stayed in her room, feeling like her life had no meaning, like a bird in a cage or a beast in a prison.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I really have something urgent to do. I''ve been at your home for so long without going out. My family will be worried about me and want to know how I''m doing."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin kept her head down. It wasn''t entirely made up; her parents would indeed be concerned about her. But she wasn''t from Rong City, and her parents lived far away, making it inconvenient for them to visit. However, she wasn''t thinking about this now; she had to go to the meeting.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"This is thest time. After youe back, you''re not going out again until you give birth to the child in your belly."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
After Yang Cui finished speaking, Ge Xinxin turned and left the Xu family''s vi.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Fortunately, Yang Cui was concerned about the baby and had assigned her a driver.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In the car, Ge Xinxin began to feel uneasy. Regarding the child in her belly, she had never been certain whose it was. It was fifty-fifty, she supposed, since during those days, she had been intimate with both Xu Zhengyang and that scoundrel. She had always clung to the hope that the child was Xu Zhengyang''s.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Until that scoundrel told her the child was his, she was willing to believe it. She hadn''t used protection with that scoundrel, but with Xu Zhengyang...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So Xu Zhengyang was extremely happy about having this child, never even doubting if the child was his. He always thought he was quite capable. Ever since Yang Cui had urged him to have a child quickly, he hardly ever used protection when being intimate with those women.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But that night, he had drunk a little, and this woman had intentionally seduced him. Ge Xinxin didn''t know what she was thinking at the time, but she had made him use protection.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
From the moment she found out she was pregnant, she had always clung to the hope that it was Xu Zhengyang''s, but the scoundrel''s words made her understand what self-deception meant.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin sat in the private room, waiting until Ge Xinxin arrived.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You should recognize me, right?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin sipped her tea, asionally swirling the cup in her hand, and looked up as Ge Xinxin entered.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin thought for two seconds and realized. She would be a fool not to know.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"You''re the wife of Heyuan Group''s CEO?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin took another tactical sip of water and nodded.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Do you know why I called you out here?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I don''t, but I want to know," Ge Xinxin asked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It was too terrifying. This woman, like her, was also pregnant, yet she had called out another pregnant woman. What exactly did she want?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I want to make a deal with you."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"What kind of deal? I''m not a businesswoman; what is there to discuss?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Xu Zhengyang doesn''t know that the child in your belly belongs to someone else, right?" Shen Yin asked directly, getting straight to the point.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin nodded. She had only found out recently herself. Xu Zhengyang still thought he was going to be a father and was happy about it every day.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"What do you think will happen if he finds out?" Shen Yin looked at Ge Xinxin, smiling as she asked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"How did you find out about this? What exactly do you want?" Ge Xinxin grew increasingly nervous, her voice bing shrill.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I don''t want anything, I just want you to help me a little."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Me? Help you? What do you need help with?" Ge Xinxin didn''t understand. The person sitting across from her was the envy of all the girls in Rong City. Rich, beautiful, and loved.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Tell me, when the child in your belly is born, who do you think it will look like? Paper can''t wrap up fire. I see you''re not that young anymore, trying to climb the socialdder with a child. But from what I know, the Xu family doesn''t seem to have any intention of marrying you."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin had seen the thoughts of that old woman Yang Cui - selfish, vicious, deep, and capable of anything for her own benefit.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin continued, "What do you think will happen if one day the truthes out? If Yang Cui and Xu Zhengyang find out the child in your belly isn''t from the Xu family, do you think they''ll let you off?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin was furious upon hearing this. She had always known Yang Cui didn''t want her to marry Xu Zhengyang, and she knew Xu Zhengyang''s interest in her was just a passing fancy. She had identally overheard about Xu Zhengyang''s pool incident from the family''s maid, and she was also aware of her own worth. But now she was in a desperate situation, trapped. Her only bargaining chip was the pregnancy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But now the problem was that the child wasn''t Xu Zhengyang''s. If they found out...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin didn''t dare to think further. If they knew, not only would the child suffer, but she might not even be able to support herself in the future.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin held her head in her hands, beginning to regret why she had risked everything for a moment of gain, doing such a thing.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Do me a favor, and I''ll give you a sum of money. I believe you''re a smart person and should know how to choose."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Choose? Choose what?" Ge Xinxin asked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin: "Choose whether you want to help me, or if I should tell the Xu family about your child."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Without a second thought, Ge Xinxin immediately replied, "I''ll help you, but after it''s done, I want 10 million."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Deal."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
For Shen Yin, 10 million was just the cost of two designer dresses, but for Ge Xinxin, it was a fortune. After all, that scumbag had already swindled her out of 1 million, which was all her savings. She suddenly felt that this life without freedom wasn''t worth living. With 10 million, she could run far away, no longer living in constant fear and having to watch others'' faces for approval.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Escaping this impossible situation and living the life she wanted, Ge Xinxin suddenly felt hope for the future.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I want you to get information, get Xu Zhengyang to talk. Ask him if he''s ever kidnapped me before, and try to find evidence of other bad things he''s done. You know, someone like him must have done plenty of bad deeds. You''re living in the Xu household now, right? Keep a close eye on their daily lives and see if there''s anything suspicious."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Is that all? So simple?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin seemed surprised that earning 10 million could be so easy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"It''s not that simple. If you can find evidence of his past misdeeds, it''ll be 20 million."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ge Xinxin was truly shocked. Are all rich people this impulsive?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Alright, deal. I''m leaving now." Ge Xinxin didn''t dare stay out too long, after all, there was still that old woman at home.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
From the moment she left, Ge Xinxin had made up her mind. For her future life, for 20 million, she knew what she had to do.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin watched Ge Xinxin''s retreating figure, took a sip of water, and stood up to leave as well.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Meanwhile, Xu Xiuhe was also reviewing the documents collected by Liu Bo. As expected, the car ident involving Wang the driver wasn''t so simple. The problemy with the insurancepany.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The money was paid by the insurancepany, but the flow of funds came from Xu Zhengyang. In other words, the ident wasn''t an ident at all.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Can we find more detailed evidence? Concrete proof that Wang the driver did it intentionally, and that the insurance might just be a cover?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Xu Xiuhe asked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
At the same time, he knew that such evidence wouldn''t be easy to find. They could only get detailed evidence from Xu Zhengyang himself, as the driver was already dead, leaving no leads to follow from that end.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If they could, it would be enough to send Xu Zhengyang to prison.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin took a tour of Qingfan Tower. Business was good, and it was time toe up with new dishes for the menu.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
In the afternoon, on her way back, Shen Yin asked the driver to pass by Zhengzheng''s kindergarten to pick her up.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Mommy!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin stood at the kindergarten entrance. As soon as the little one came out and saw Shen Yin, she ran towards her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Did Zhengzheng make any new friends today?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin lowered her head, took Zhengzheng''s hand with her left hand, and turned to walk towards the car.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The driver opened the back door.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Yes, I made new friends. They all like to y with me."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shen Yin was happy too. Zhengzheng was indeed great - not only did she not cry, but she was also popr.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0