Chapter 413 The Listener Has Interest

The box was silent for a few seconds, then erupted into laughter and all kinds of obscenities.

"Pregnant? Whose child is it? That pretty boy Chi Wenyan's?"

"Alright, Old Lu, your wife is pregnant, and your position as the second-in-command is in jeopardy! Once the little prince is born, what will you have to do?"

"This woman looks quite innocent, but I didn't expect she's also a flirter..."

The gloating teasing and vulgar speculations of his friends stabbed Lu Liang like knives in the heart, further igniting his suppressed anger. He grabbed the wine glass and drank one strong drink after another, trying to numb himself, but the bulging belly lingered in his eyes.

"Damn it! Why should this empire that I worked so hard to build be given to a kid who hasn't even been born yet?" Lu Liang said hatefully, his face looking hideous due to the alcohol.

At this time, the yellow-haired young man rolled his eyes, leaned close to Lu Liang's ear, lowered his voice, and spoke in an ambiguous and vicious tone.

"Brother Lu, let me tell you something unpleasant. What are you afraid of? She's pregnant, and that's when her body isn't in good condition, and her husband isn't around. Hehe, just think about it, the feeling of a pregnant woman must be different from usual, and it's a unique experience."

Lu Liang turned his head suddenly and stared at Huangmao fiercely.

The yellow-haired man shrank his neck, but continued to encourage.

"Brother, think about it. A woman at this age needs care and comfort the most. If you use a little trickery to get her into bed, then take some photos and record some footage. Isn't she at your mercy? Forget the company, she's all yours! When the child is born, you'll have the final say on whose it belongs."

Another square-faced man came over and agreed with a sinister smile.

"That's right, Old Lu. Huang Mao's trick is brilliant. Women, especially wealthy women, care most about their reputation. If you've caught her holding something against her, won't she just hand over the company to you? By then, Chi Wenyan won't mean a thing!"

The obscene words, like the venom of a venomous snake, pierced Lu Liang's ears. His initial shock and the last shred of sanity were quickly swallowed up by alcohol and immense ambition.

It is indeed a different experience to deal with a pregnant woman. Get her into bed and find something to hold against her.

The company is his.

These vicious thoughts swirled and fermented in his alcohol-burned brain, and a dark, twisted desire mixed with greed for power began to grow wildly.

He looked at the amber liquid shaking in the cup, his eyes gradually becoming sinister and crazy.

Ji Wan's face, which always wore a gentle smile and was defenseless against him, appeared before his eyes, gradually overlapping with the image of the charming pregnant woman that Huangmao had described.

He drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, a hideous and evil smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.

This idea seems feasible!

Chi Wenyan's slender fingers gently stroked the profile photo of Ji Wan on the phone screen. Her eyebrows were curved, with the soft light of a new mother, and her belly was slightly bulging. That was his and her child.

Chi Wenyan's heart softened when he thought of this little life growing day by day. Missing Ji Wan's pregnancy?

no way!

He wanted to be with her, feel every fetal movement, and share every joy and hardship.

"Assistant Chen," Chi Wenyan raised his eyes and looked at his right-hand man standing at the desk, "From today on, all non-urgent matters will be handled by the heads of various departments, especially Vice President Zhou. The burden can be increased. I want to make sure I leave work on time every day."

Assistant Chen was slightly startled, but immediately agreed: "Yes, Mr. Chi."

He understood that the boss was going to shift his focus completely to the family.

Chi Wenyan nodded, his gaze returned to the phone screen, his fingertips gently tracing Ji Wan's outline.

Power and wealth were certainly important, but at this moment, nothing could compare to his wife and unborn child. He was willing to slow down his pace for them.

However, this slowdown became a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Zhou Sui's eyes!

The dim lights of the underground casino were dizzying. Amidst the shroud of smoke, Zhou Sui stared intently at the numbers dancing on the screen, veins bulging on his forehead and sweat soaking his shirt. His phone vibrated. It was a threatening text message from a debt collector, the language vicious and the time for the ultimatum drawing near.

He lost everything, and the huge gambling debt he owed was like a mountain weighing down his breath. It was a setup!

He realized it later, but it was too late. Those "friends" who called him brothers were just the ones pushing him into the abyss.

He must live, he cannot be disgraced, and he cannot die.

The only way out is the company! Only by letting Chi Wenyan sign this contract can he pay off his gambling debts and completely turn things around!

"Hello, is this Mr. Wang?" Zhou Sui hid in the bathroom, lowered his voice, and smiled flatteringly at the other end of the phone, "Yes, yes, it's me... Don't worry, I have already prepared the contract. It's mixed in with a pile of documents and it's absolutely flawless! That idiot Chi Wenyan's mind is all on his wife's belly. He won't even read it carefully! As long as he signs, hmph."

After hanging up the phone, a sinister look flashed in his eyes. Cooperating with the rival Wang Group was like seeking the skin of a tiger, but for the sake of survival and the immense wealth, he had no choice.

The carefully forged Yin-Yang contract had obscure but deadly clauses, enough to quietly transfer most of the assets he wanted at some point in the future!

In the afternoon, Zhou Sui walked into Chi Wenyan's office carrying a thick stack of documents. He suppressed his inner pounding and nervousness, and put on a respectful and capable smile.

"Mr. Chi, these are several important contracts that I need you to review in the near future, as well as the approval documents for several projects." He placed the documents on the table one by one, deliberately sandwiching the adulterated contract in the middle. The cover was ordinary and inconspicuous.

Chi Wenyan was reading a parenting book. He looked up at the words and glanced at the pile of documents with a slightly frown. "So many?"

"These are just routine procedures. I've already done a preliminary review, and there aren't any major issues." Zhou Sui stood aside with his hands hanging down, speaking humbly, "It's just that according to the regulations, I need your final signature for confirmation."

Chi Wenyan picked up the top copy and flipped through it, his mind a little uneasy, still thinking about Ji Wan's desire for sour plums at noon. He picked up a pen, ready to quickly finish these chores. One copy, two copies.

His pen paused for a moment on the forged contract, as if he wanted to take a closer look.

Zhou Sui's heart instantly jumped into his throat! His palms were covered in cold sweat!

Just then.

“Ring, ring, ring—!”

The piercing ring of a cell phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence in the office. It was Chi Wenyan's personal number.

Chi Wenyan put down his pen and glanced at the caller ID. It was Ji Wan.

He picked up the phone almost immediately, his voice softening unconsciously: "Wanwan, what's wrong with you? Is there something you want to talk to me about?"