Chapter 41 This child, do you want him or not?

Firstly, she seemed to be getting bolder and bolder in front of Pei Muye.

Who gave her the courage?

Secondly, she has been overly sensitive these past two days.

It wasn't like this before.

And also has a sweet tooth, and a tendency to be sleepy...

Just think about how she ate two bowls of rice and most of a plate of sweet and sour pork ribs yesterday.

I slept so much again today.

Lin Xiyin has never given birth, but that doesn't mean she doesn't know these basic physiological facts.

Her symptoms sound a lot like she's pregnant.

Pregnant?

She stood there dumbfounded, and after what seemed like an eternity, she lowered her head and covered her lower abdomen with her hand.

Is she pregnant?

Is there... her and Pei Muye's child in there?

In the past, she might have been overjoyed to hear this news.

No matter how cold Pei Muyi's heart was, having a child was a source of comfort for her.

It might even become a bond connecting the couple.

But now... she and Pei Muye are getting a divorce!

It wasn't out of spite, nor was it a test; it was a complete break after giving up.

If I am really pregnant, why did this child have to come at this time?

Lin Xiyin came to her senses and realized that she was still barefoot.

She hurriedly put on her shoes, changed her clothes, wrapped herself up tightly, and then went out.

Lin Xiyin wasn't very familiar with the surrounding area, so she used her phone to navigate to the nearest hospital.

It was an hour later when I left the hospital.

She really is pregnant!

Lin Xiyin was so shocked that she couldn't speak, and it took her a long time to come to her senses.

It took her almost ten minutes to walk from the outpatient department to the parking lot after leaving the hospital.

She never expected that after being diagnosed with pregnancy, the doctor's first question would be: "Do you want this baby or not?"

Before Lin Xiyin could recover from the shock of her pregnancy, she was caught in a dilemma of "wanting it or not".

If they wanted the child, what would Pei Muye think of it? Could they still get a divorce?

don't want……

Lin Xiyin looked down again at her flat stomach.

This is her and Pei Muye's child.

The mere thought of the child possibly disappearing, being ripped from her body, sent chills down Lin Xiyin's spine.

She is a woman, and may have been born with her mother's genes.

Upon learning that she was pregnant, Lin Xiyin even became very careful with her breathing.

She will not abort the child.

No matter where she and Pei Muyi end up, she will never give up on this little life.

Her heart was filled with a strange sense of satisfaction and warmth.

"Baby……"

She placed her palm on her lower abdomen, tears welling in her eyes: "Mommy loves you."

After driving to the residential area, Lin Xiyin first went to the supermarket to buy some things, and then went into the elevator.

There were two other people in the elevator, who looked like a mother and daughter. The girl was probably in elementary school, and looked about seven or eight years old.

Her eyes were red, clearly she had been crying.

Lin Xiyin glanced at it only once before quickly looking away, not wanting to embarrass the other person.

When they reached the eighth floor, the two people got off the elevator first.

Before the elevator doors even closed, the girl shouted, "So why are you getting a divorce! My classmates all laugh at me for not having a father! I hate you!"

The elevator doors slowly closed.

Lin Xiyin was in a state of turmoil, overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

When she got home, she obediently boiled two eggs for herself.

Actually, she had no appetite and didn't want to eat anything.

But thinking of the little life inside her, she could only force herself to eat.

The room was so quiet that Lin Xiyin would start to have all sorts of wild thoughts.

She turned on the TV.

An unknown TV series was playing on the screen. She watched for a while, then turned it off.

Is it a coincidence or fate?

The TV series I just watched also featured a single mother raising her child, and the child developed psychological problems...

While eating the eggs, Lin Xiyin rationally analyzed her current situation.

Now she's pregnant. Either she doesn't want the child and still divorces Pei Muye.

She chose to have an abortion, and no one knew that the child had ever been born.

Everything proceeded as planned and would not affect her life trajectory.

Alternatively, she could keep the child but not tell Pei Muye, and raise the child alone.

She had completely given up on Pei Muyi and didn't want to use the child to tie him down.

If two people are only together because of their child, then such a marriage is meaningless.

Lin Xiyin knew very well that she would not abort the child.

However, after experiencing what happened in the elevator and seeing the plot on TV, she hesitated about raising the child alone.

So, what should she do?

She was confused.

However, drowsiness soon overcame her, and she fell asleep again.

She was woken up by a phone call in the morning. She picked up her phone and said, "Hello."

"Ruanruan, are you still not up?"

Lin Xiyin hummed in agreement, sat up, and called out, "Mom."

“Makino called me last night.”

Lin Xiyin immediately snapped to attention: "What did he say?"

"He said he's coming to see your dad." Lu Xuemei's voice was filled with joy. "It was too late last night, so I didn't call you. That's why I'm asking you today, when exactly are you coming?"

Lin Xiyin had no idea about this.

She said, "Mom, I'll tell you after I've discussed it with him."

"Muye is a sensible child. He's so busy, yet he still thinks about your father. Ruanruan, don't bring up divorce again, okay?"

Lin Xiyin hummed in agreement.

After hanging up the phone, she was fully awake.

It seems that after she kicked Pei Muyi out last night, Pei Muyi called Lu Xuemei.

So, what exactly does Pei Muye mean?

Is it really just because you're worried about fluctuations in the company's stock price that you don't want a divorce?

Or is it that... Pei Muyi actually still has some feelings for her?

Just as Lin Xiyin's mind was about to waver, he immediately thought of his relationship with Ming Qingwan.

Regardless, it's a fact that Pei Muyi likes Ming Qingwan.

Even if he has even the slightest bit of affection for her, it might just be the inherent flaws in a man's nature at play.

What man, especially a successful man, wouldn't want to have two women on his left and right and enjoy the beauty of multiple wives?

Pei Muyi probably thinks so too.

Once she recognized this fact, Lin Xiyin immediately became determined to get a divorce.

As for the children...

She hadn't come up with a good solution yet, so she could only take it one step at a time and see how it went.

I took a part-time job at a chemical plant before, but now that I'm pregnant, it's best to avoid those kinds of places.

Fortunately, this job will be finished soon, and Lin Xiyin can finish up at home and then deliver it to the recipient.

I'm not taking on any other part-time jobs for the time being.

I can't cook, but I can't go hungry either, since I have a baby in my belly.

Lin Xiyin obediently ordered takeout from a clean and hygienic restaurant.

After breakfast, she called Pei Muye.

The other end answered quickly.

Lin Xiyin asked directly, "Did you call my mom?"

Pei Muye hummed in agreement, then raised his hand and made a pause gesture.

He stood up, took his phone, and left the meeting room: "When are you free?"

"Tomorrow night then," Lin Xiyin said, wanting to get things done quickly. "But there are a few things I want to tell you beforehand."

If Pei Muye doesn't go, Lu Xuemei definitely won't let it go.

Since Pei Muye has brought it up, we might as well go back.

Pei Muye said, "Go ahead, I'm listening."

Lin Xiyin said, "When I go back this time, my mother might bring up the matter of Lin Zihao taking the civil service exam."

"I know."

Lin Xiyin was taken aback: "How did you know? Did my mom tell you?"

"Lin Zihao told me."

Lin Xiyin was furious; "What else did he say?"

"They just asked me if I knew anyone and could help them find connections."

"No way!" Lin Xiyin was furious. "You didn't agree to it, did you?"

Pei Muye remained silent.

Lin Xiyin had previously questioned why she had been so short-tempered these past few days.

Also sensitive and suspicious.

Now we know the answer.

Because she is pregnant.

Just like now, she felt a surge of anger suddenly rise up.

"Pei Muyi! Are you out of your mind?!" Lin Xiyin gritted her teeth and said, "Didn't I tell you not to get involved in his affairs anymore?!"

"But he's your brother."

"He's not my biological brother! Besides, we're getting a divorce soon, so you'll have nothing to do with him anymore!"

"So what do you want me to do?"

"Did you listen when I told you?" Lin Xiyin felt truly exhausted. "I told you before that no matter what he says, you don't need to listen or care. Did you listen?"

"If it were someone else, I wouldn't care."

"To me, he is someone else!"

Pei Muye was silent for a few seconds before speaking: "He's currently idle, and I'm worried he might associate with some bad people. The last incident serves as a negative example. Therefore, his desire to take the civil service exam is a good thing."

"Yes, but I hope he can take the exam based on his own abilities. If he passes, that's great. If he doesn't, it's because he's not good enough! Helping him with connections is wrong in itself, and it's unfair to the other candidates!"

"Sometimes, interpersonal relationships are also a form of strength."

Lin Xiyin said directly, "I do not agree with your point of view."

Pei Muye sighed softly: "Xiyin, not everything in this world is black and white."

Lin Xiyin understood the unspoken meaning in his words.

It's simply because they dislike her straightforwardness and frankness.

This is not a virtue; on the contrary, more and more people in this society have learned to be shrewd and opportunistic.

Lin Xiyin was considered pedantic and inflexible.

But Lin Zihao took the civil service exam, which means he will be working in the government.

Lin Xiyin disagreed with his character.

Can such a person truly serve the people wholeheartedly?

She didn't believe it.

They might even become parasites on society in the future.

Lin Xiyin said, "But for me, it's like this. No matter what I do, I hope I can do it with a clear conscience."

"If I don't help Lin Zihao, what about your parents...?"

"Don't worry about it, I'll take care of it."

"Then tomorrow night..."

"You just need to go for a meal. They won't make any demands on you in person, so you don't need to worry."

Even after hanging up the phone, Lin Xiyin was still angry.

She wanted to call Lin Zihao and question him about why he couldn't keep his promise not to see Pei Muye again.

First they want money, then they want official positions.

What will you want next time?

But the reason why Lin Zihao could so brazenly ask Pei Muye for things was ultimately because Pei Muye was Lin Xiyin's husband.

Moreover, Lin Zihao also has the support of Lin Yiming and his wife.

Lin Xiyin felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

She was even more reluctant to tell her parents about her pregnancy.

If they find out, let alone divorce, they'll probably be even more justified in asking Pei Muye for things.