Seeing that Pei Zhi didn't speak, Xu Xingran continued to explain to herself.

"I wasn't planning on going."

"Someone posted photos of my prenatal checkup in a group chat, and a lot of people came to ask me about it."

"That's why I went."

The comments in the group were a bit harsh, and Xu Xingran couldn't resist agreeing to participate.

"I won't do it again next time, please don't be angry, okay?"

Pei Zhi grasped Xu Xingran's hand and patted the back of her hand. "It's okay, I just drank too much and have a bit of a headache."

"And you can go wherever you want, just be careful not to hurt the children."

Pei Zhi said considerately, "You're just pregnant, there's no need for you to stay home every day."

Xu Xingran was somewhat suspicious, "Then why did you tell me not to go out and wander around? What's going on now...?"

Pei Zhi explained, "It wasn't even three months yet, so it was better to be careful."

Xu Xingran was relieved. "Zhizhi, don't worry, I will definitely protect our child and won't let anything happen to him."

Pei Zhi nodded slightly, "Now that you say that, I'm relieved."

Xu Xingran, taking advantage of the situation, said, "My hands are bare, and people keep asking about them. If you're free later, how about we go pick out a ring?"

Pei Zhi's gift to Xu Xingran was very straightforward: money.

The birthday gift was thoughtfully prepared, but Xu Xingran was clearly not satisfied with that.

"When my classmates asked me today, I could only say that I forgot to wear it."

Pei Zhi wanted to ask, did Xu Xingran know her own identity? And why did she need a ring?

Pei Zhi rubbed her wedding ring together. "If you want one, you can buy one yourself next time, and I'll reimburse you."

Xu Xingran was somewhat reluctant, "What I buy myself is always different from what we both choose."

Xu Xingran feigned grievance and said, "I know it's inconvenient for you to wear it, but you can wear it when you come to see me in the future. That way, when I see it, I'll be in a better mood, and when I'm in a better mood, the baby in my belly will be happy too."

"The doctor said that if you stay happy, your child will be smarter."

Xu Xingran stared at Pei Zhi and tentatively asked, "Zhizhi, don't you hope our child will be smart in the future?"

Pei Zhi touched her chin with her tongue and said with a half-smile, "Of course I hope so."

Xu Xingran said eagerly, "Then let's go buy it, okay?"

"How could I possibly refuse your request?"

Xu Xingran immediately told the driver, "Go to the nearest jewelry store under the Pei family."

Pei Zhi laughed and said, "Let's not go to our brand anymore. I'm tired of seeing all the styles. Just come with me to look at other brands' products."

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say."

Upon arriving at the jewelry store, Xu Xingran got out of the car, took Pei Zhi's hand, and headed straight for the ring counter.

Xu Xingran picked out several styles and took them out to wear.

Pei Zhi accompanied Xu Xingran as she tried on several rings. In the end, Xu Xingran chose a simple yet expensive ring.

Because the salesperson mentioned that the name of this ring is "An Ordinary Life".

Pei Zhi paid the bill, and Xu Xingran and Pei Zhi intertwined their fingers and held hands.

"I hope we can spend an ordinary life together."

Pei Zhi just smiled and didn't say anything.

An ordinary life? Her life couldn't be ordinary; what would be the point of living then?

Pei Zhi took Xu Xingran home and then shared a bowl of chicken soup with her.

Xu Xingran wanted Pei Zhi to stay overnight, but Pei Zhi said she had just returned from abroad and planned to visit her father that night.

Xu Xingran then gave up and let Pei Zhi go.

After Pei Zhi got into the car, before the driver even started driving, she immediately took out her phone to contact a lawyer.

Pei Zhi contacted Lawyer Wang today so that he could come to her for advice when he had free time.

"Make time for you tonight. I'll come to the firm to see you now. If you don't see me, I don't mind finding another lawyer."

Pei Zhi was a major client of the lawyer, so Lawyer Wang naturally dared not refuse.

The driver arrived at the law firm, and Pei Zhi told the driver to wait downstairs while she went upstairs first.

Attorney Wang looked at Pei Zhi's worried face and asked, "President Pei, what's wrong? Is there some big trouble? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Whenever there are any troubles in the company, President Pei is always able to handle them very calmly.

Without wasting words, Pei Zhi succinctly recounted the events to Wang Lu.

The two sat facing each other, with steaming tea on the table served by an assistant.

Wang Lu also put away his playful expression, "The most suitable method is to terminate the miscarriage, which is the best choice for you, since it's only been four months."

As a lawyer, Wang believes the best course of action is to protect Pei Zhi's future assets and marriage.

Once the child is born, Pei Zhi will be completely under his control.

"President Pei, this is no joke, please don't be soft-hearted."

Does Pei Zhi not know that aborting the child would solve everything?

If she could abort the child, she would have done it long ago!

"The child must be born safely."

Lawyer Wang was a little anxious. "President Pei, if you want a child, having one within marriage is the best option."

"Given your wealth, you can't take any risks now."

Pei Zhi made a stop gesture. "The child must be born. Help me think of a way to get custody of the child rightfully as soon as it is born."

Wang Lu pondered for a moment, then finally shook his head.

"I can say there's absolutely no chance."

Lawyer Wang explained to Pei Zhi, "Even if the child's biological father is not able to earn money, the child is yours, and you have money."

"Moreover, I think President Pei would definitely not want things to come to court."

Bringing this to the public eye would be a devastating blow to Pei Zhi's image, and the company's stock price would also be greatly affected.

Pei Zhi said with dissatisfaction, "So, does that mean I can only be controlled by him forever?"

"Because your marriage to him is not a de facto one."

Pei Zhi tugged at her collar somewhat anxiously, "If I marry him, will I be able to get custody of the child?"

“No, not either.” Lawyer Wang shook his head. “Chinese law stipulates that children born during marriage and under the age of two, upon divorce, unconditionally stay with the father. You also have to pay half of your monthly income as child support until the child reaches adulthood. This is the legal provision.”

"When the child is eight years old, they can choose to live with either their father or mother."

Pei Zhi retorted, "The child has lived with his father for eight years. Letting the child choose who to live with is just a joke."

"So, whether it's a child born within or outside of marriage, I won't be able to get custody of the child in the short term?"

The lawyer said with difficulty, "Currently, it is like this: it will be more difficult for someone who has an extramarital affair to obtain custody. After all, you have a husband, and you need his consent to fight for custody."

Pei Zhi said nonchalantly, "This isn't a big problem."

Attorney Wang reminded Pei Zhi, "But given President Pei's status, we can't make a big fuss about the custody battle."

Pei Zhi couldn't help but swear. This is really messed up!