Chapter 87 Self-Directed and Self-Acted

"If I play this recording for Chu Zhen, do you think he'll still think you're naive?"

Heh, I chuckled to myself, unaware that Chu Zhen was also investigating you.

"You're so sure it's me just from a recording?" I didn't have anyone investigate Amy. If it were Huang Yanyan's people, they wouldn't know that the person they really wanted to investigate was me. Chu Zhen would never push me to the forefront. The person in the recording is either someone Amy orchestrated herself or someone else deliberately framed her.

“Lin Dang, there’s really no need for us to pretend. I believe you know perfectly well why I came back from America. Don’t you want to know what happened between Chu Zhen and me in America? Someone with Chu Zhen’s personality, who is cold to everyone, why is he so accommodating to me? Haven’t you considered that?” Amy said this with a confident smile. “Don’t think that a child can hold onto a man. You’re too naive.”

The sound of high heels clicking away gradually faded into the distance, but my heart pounded even harder. Chu Zhen appeared indifferent to her, yet he still considered her feelings. As a woman, I could sense that. What exactly was their relationship? Was it really just a simple sibling relationship within a blended family? The more I thought about it, the more agitated I became. My unborn child seemed to be dissatisfied as well, and I started experiencing unusual pain.

"Sister Lin Dang, what's wrong?" When the waiter came over, I felt like I was seeing double, but I still managed to say my last words while I was still lucid, "Call Sister Yan Yan and have her take me to the hospital."

It seemed the waiter understood what I said. When I opened my eyes, Huang Yanyan was by my bedside, looking anxious. But when she saw that I was awake, she immediately put on a smile.

"Is the baby alright?" I touched my belly; it was swollen, and a weight was lifted from my heart.

"It's nothing, the doctor said you fainted due to shock. They didn't give you any medication, just told you to lie down and rest. What happened to you?"

"Chu Zhen doesn't know, does he?"

"I don't know. When you had the shop assistant call me, I knew you definitely didn't want Chu Zhen to know. Besides, you weren't seriously injured, so I didn't tell Chu Zhen. He did call you, though, and I told him you were with me. Honey, what happened? The shop assistant said you were chatting with a woman you'd never seen before, and then you fainted after she left. Was it Amy?" Huang Yanyan's analytical skills are too strong; it's a real shame she's not a reporter.

"Hmm~" I nodded. "How long have I been dizzy? What time is it now?"

"It's alright, you slept for more than an hour. How are you feeling now? If you're okay, I'll take you back to the TV station."

"Okay, then you can take me there."

On the way, I told Yan Yan about my conversation with Amy.

"Don't overthink it. Chu Zhen isn't a fickle person. You know that better than I do. Over the years, we've broken up and gotten back together, but there's only ever been you. No other woman has ever been able to enter his life, let alone his heart. Even if there was some interaction between them before, I believe it wasn't love. As for the photos Amy showed you, I'll investigate whether she's acting or if someone is really framing you."

I've found that the saying "the onlooker sees more of the game than the player" is absolutely true. Huang Yanyan gave me her analysis after listening to it, and I was so angry that I hurt myself. Even others know Chu Zhen's feelings for me, so how could I not understand them myself?

"Right now, all I want to do is protect the baby in my belly. You know, Chu Zhen and I have named him Chu Yilin." I touched my belly, as if I could feel the new life accepting the name.

"Dang, no matter what happened in the past, Chu Zhen truly loves you. Whether it was Chu Lin in the past or Chu Yilin now, he always holds you in his heart. You must cherish him."

I understand what Huang Yanyan means, and I don't want to dwell too much on the past. Whether Amy is telling the truth or deliberately trying to provoke me, I won't have any doubts about Chu Zhen.

I didn't look well, and Huang Yanyan was worried about me going to the company, so she took me home directly. She only left after Chu Zhen returned.

"Where have you been? You look terrible." Chu Zhen has been busy traveling every day lately, but he still calls me regularly, which warms my heart.

"The office was a bit stuffy, so I asked Huang Yanyan to accompany me for a walk. We had afternoon tea and dessert. Do I look pale?" I touched my face, deliberately trying to appear relaxed.

"Tomorrow I'll buy two more potted plants to put on your desk, and also get an air purifier."

Sure enough, when I arrived at the office the next day, my desk was covered with nothing but a computer and some green plants. After I got to work, an air purifier was delivered.

"Sister Lin Dang, you're so lucky. I don't envy others receiving roses, but I envy you receiving these green plants." Xiao Xiao ran into the office while Chu Zhen was out.

"Rose is lovely, so romantic! Don't you little girls love roses?"

"What's so great about roses? Roses are just flowers after all. They are beautiful when they bloom, but can they withstand the test of time? Don't they look even more desolate when they wither? On the other hand, these green plants are thoughtful gifts, and the recipients appreciate them. With careful nurturing, they will only grow more lush and vibrant."

This girl really impressed me. She's wasted her talents on the "Before Dawn" program; she should be on a talk show about relationships.

Chu Zhen has been coming and going in a hurry lately, and most of the news topics are followed up by other colleagues. I wanted to go and find out what was going on with Song Huai, but I ran into Cao Gang in the hallway. Although we both work at the TV station, I rarely see Cao Gang. He is now in charge of the stage for many large-scale galas.

"Lin Dang, everyone else seems to be doing well during their pregnancies, why are you getting thinner and thinner? Is Chu Zhen too busy with work and not taking good care of you?"

"You don't understand, do you? People say that mothers who are pregnant with boys become ugly, while mothers who are pregnant with girls become beautiful~" I touched my belly, which is growing quite fast now, about the size of a watermelon.

"Congratulations! You must invite me to eat celebratory eggs on the birth of your baby, so I can share in the joy."

"Senior, you're married?"

"No, I don't even have a girlfriend yet. I just wanted to share in your joy. By the way, when did you and Chu Zhen get married? You didn't even let me know. I've already prepared a red envelope."

"No wedding yet, don't worry, I'll definitely accept your red envelope." Cao Gang is in his early thirties and still doesn't have a girlfriend. "By the way, senior, you can come find me in our department if you're free. We have a new girl, she's really nice!" I winked at Cao Gang, and he responded with an "OK" gesture.

Cao Gang is a good person, very honest, and Xiao Xiao is also a girl with sound values. The two of them are actually quite well-matched.