Chapter 75 Choice

“Tingxi, Professor Lin and the others are here.” Shen Xiyue grabbed Li Tingxi’s hand and whispered, “My sister won’t disappear. Her adoptive mother is still here. Now we need to work together to deceive these people and not let Li Qidong succeed.”

Li Tingxi tried to pull his hand away, but Professor Lin and his men had already surrounded the two of them. They first inquired about Shen Xiyue's health, and then exchanged pleasantries.

"It's been a long time. Tingxi, let me introduce you. This is my graduate advisor, Professor Lin, who is now a renowned jewelry designer. Last year, his designs were even featured at the Paris Fashion Week, winning unanimous praise from the industry." Shen Xiyue held Li Tingxi's hand, her frail face nestled affectionately against his chest, looking very loving.

Li Tingxi froze for a moment, looking at the laughing and chatting crowd, and had no choice but to go along with Shen Xiyue's affectionate gesture, greeting them with a faint smile.

"Professor Lin, I've heard so much about you. I'm Li Tingxi."

Professor Lin was quite flattered and quickly shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.

After a long separation, everyone naturally reminisced about the past. The paparazzi, having already caught wind of Li Qidong's scheme, were eagerly waiting to capture a flaw in Li Tingxi and his substitute bride, so that they could predictably dominate the headlines of the economic and gossip sections tomorrow.

They never expected that the person Li Tingxi was holding hands with was actually Shen Xiyue. She was chatting with her former teachers and friends, occasionally letting out a weak cough. Although her face was pale, her smile was radiant.

"Professor, are you going back to City A?" Shen Xiyue glanced at the agitated Li Tingxi without changing her expression and took the initiative to change the subject.

“Yes, something came up at school, and I had to take these kids on a trip in the middle of the night.” Professor Lin suddenly had an idea. “Are you going back too? Why don’t we go together?”

Li Tingxi frowned, about to refuse.

Shen Xiyue smiled, subtly gesturing for him to look at the eager paparazzi, and whispered, "Tingxi, if we stay here now, it will only give Li Qidong an opportunity. I can't afford to have another chance to appear in the same frame as my sister!"

She suddenly coughed violently, almost collapsing into Li Tingxi's arms. "And my body... can't hold on much longer. Before I die, I want to go back to City A to see it. It's where I've lived most of my life, and it holds so many memories for us."

Li Tingxi's face darkened. After a moment's thought, he silently bent down and picked up Shen Xiyue, expressing his willingness to go with her.

Professor Lin took the lead in cheering, and a group of young people exclaimed with envy, vividly praising the love of this perfect couple.

The paparazzi, who had been staking out the place for most of the night, couldn't find any clues even with magnifying glasses. They watched helplessly as the group happily boarded a flight to City A, and couldn't help but curse.

"Old Hei, didn't you say that Li Tingxi's affair with his fake wife was confirmed? The brothers followed you all the way from City A to here and kept watch for most of the night, but we didn't get a single picture. How am I supposed to explain this to my superiors?"

The paparazzi were also in an uproar, all looking at the long-haired, bearded paparazzi leader in the middle.

Old Hei stood up irritably. "How the hell should I know? It shouldn't be like this. That Shen Xiyue should be a fake. How could she not have any flaws?"

"Even if Li Tingxi got wind of it and asked her to memorize the information in advance, it's impossible for Shen Xiyue to know such trivial details as her college roommate going into the wrong men's restroom and grabbing a blind person."

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"Alright! Although there are rumors in the industry that the Li Group is in turmoil, Li Qidong has been causing trouble for so long, yet Li Tingxi is still sitting firmly in the president's seat, unmoved, isn't he?"

"Seeing that he can't beat Li Tingxi, he's resorting to underhanded tactics and dirty tricks. Even if he doesn't have any dirt on Li Tingxi, he'll create it to damage Li Tingxi's reputation."

“That’s true. Li Tingxi and his wife are very loving. We’re just asking for trouble! Lao Hei, I advise you to sever ties with Li Qidong as soon as possible. Otherwise, when Li Tingxi starts to fight back, you little pawns will just be Li Qidong’s henchmen.”

Old Hei's face darkened. "Shut up! I don't believe that Li Tingxi, who has held a high position for so many years, has not a single scandal!"

The paparazzi scattered, cursing and swearing as they left the airport.

Su Youling could barely stand by clinging to the wall, her gaze following the figures of the group until they disappeared, before she looked away with a self-deprecating smile.

Those people's voices were harsh, but they were no longer relevant to her.

She stayed only to confirm that Li Qidong's conspiracy had failed, but inadvertently became a witness to the love between Li Tingxi and Shen Xiyue once again.

The more they loved each other, the more ironic and ridiculous she appeared standing there.

Su Youling straightened up, her serene and aloof expression vanished, and she left the airport without a trace of lingering affection. The first thing she did after getting into the taxi was to make a phone call.

"Hello, is this 110? I want to report a crime. Someone is illegally operating an underground medical research facility and is trying to force me to undergo an organ transplant." Su Youling opened the photos and recordings on her phone, all of which were irrefutable evidence she had recorded while she woke up in the basement and overheard those people talking outside.

Even if Shen Xiyue is innocent, her father and mother are the main culprits and cannot be forgiven.

If they are smart enough, they will naturally expose Li Qidong, the mastermind behind it all.

Of course, she wouldn't need to say anything after that; Li Tingxi would naturally take over. Now that things had come to this, he wouldn't let any opportunity to strike at Li Qidong slip by.

As the car drove into the night, Su Youling looked at the desolate city in the early hours of the morning and suddenly felt lonely. Although she had never wanted to have anything to do with the Shen family before, how could she remain indifferent when she learned the truth from her biological mother that she had been abandoned at birth?

Just then, the phone rang; it was Su Hong calling.

"Mom, why aren't you asleep yet at this hour?" Su Youling asked anxiously. "Are you feeling unwell?"

"I'm fine, I just had a nightmare. I dreamt that something happened to you and I woke up in a fright." Su Hong's voice was hoarse, with a sense of relief after surviving a close call. "Lingling, where did you go today?"

"I...I'm helping Lance with some personal matters," Su Youling lied to reassure him. "Mom, I'll be at the hospital soon, don't worry. When it's light, I'll buy you some soup dumplings and eight-treasure porridge from Xiao Yang Ji."

Su Hong was relieved to hear that her voice sounded normal. "Don't just worry about me. Buy yourself some good food and drinks to nourish yourself. You've become so skinny!"

"Okay, I'll cook for you every day after you're discharged from the hospital, to help our mother and me both recover." After hanging up the phone, Su Youling felt a little better.

From today onwards, she will only have Su Hong as her family... and the little bean sprout in her belly.

Baby, Mommy will protect you.

Su Youling touched her belly, a faint smile appearing on her lips.