Pei Zhi truly displayed her true colors in front of Xu Xingran, putting on a one-faced act while secretly harboring ulterior motives.

Xu Xingran smiled slightly, thinking that Pei Zhi had taught Huo Jiayuan a lesson for his sake and the child's sake.

Xu Xingran, however, said in a teasing tone, "It was my fault. I didn't expect to run into him in the elevator."

Pei Zhi hurriedly said, "How could it be your fault? You are innocent."

"Don't worry, I've already taught him a lesson. He won't dare to do anything to you or the children again."

Xu Xingran nodded emphatically after hearing Pei Zhi's words.

"Zhizhi, I don't want anything, I just want to give birth to our child smoothly."

Xu Xingran wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, "But there are always so many unexpected things. Today really scared me to death."

Xu Xingran continued to play the victim, saying, "He also said he wanted to drag me to get an abortion. If something really happens to this child, I'd rather die."

Seeing that Pei Zhi remained silent, Xu Xingran said, "You have no idea how ruthless Young Master Huo was today. Luckily you arrived in time, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable..."

After Xu Xingran finished speaking, she pretended to look scared.

Pei Zhi didn't respond, and the ward suddenly fell silent.

Pei Zhi took out a lighter from her pocket, lit it, but did not smoke.

Xu Xingran scrutinized Pei Zhi's indifferent profile and began to understand that Pei Zhi was telling him to stop while he was ahead.

But Xu Xingran was still somewhat unwilling.

"Pei Zhi, believe it or not, I'm really scared today."

“I screamed for help, but everyone surrounded me and no one offered me a helping hand.”

"If you had come any later, our child might have..."

Pei Zhi held the lighter in her hand, pondering how to answer in a way that would make Xu Xingran know her limits without hurting her feelings too much.

After all, Pei Zhi still hoped that Xu Xingran could give birth to the child smoothly.

Xu Xingran continued to play the victim: "Since I got pregnant, I've been very well-behaved and never thought of showing off in front of Young Master Huo."

Xu Xingran simply wanted to express that he was not wrong in today's incident; the one who was wrong was Huo Jiayuan.

He went for his prenatal checkup obediently, but Huo Jiayuan attacked him right away.

Pei Zhi asked, "Are you finished?"

Xu Xingran looked at Pei Zhi, not understanding what Pei Zhi's attitude meant.

Pei Zhi put away the lighter. "Xingran, you knew about my relationship with Huo Jiayuan when we were together, right?"

"No, you should have known that Huo Jiayuan and I were dating when you became my assistant."

"Afterwards, even though we had sex, I was drunk, but you could resist."

Pei Zhi leaned back in her chair. "You know perfectly well that I already have a boyfriend, so what does it mean that you don't resist?"

"Later, on my honeymoon, you..."

Xu Xingran hurriedly said, "At that time, I had already planned to break up with you, but I was pregnant with your child. I was completely lost and didn't know what to do."

Pei Zhi nodded, "That time, it was Miaoyu who called you over, so it can't be considered your fault."

“You wanted to keep this baby from the beginning, even though you knew I was already married.”

"So, it's normal that things are like this today. Mistresses are hated by everyone, no matter where they are."

Xu Xingran opened his mouth, wanting to explain. He hadn't expected Pei Zhi to say such a thing to him.

How could Pei Zhi call him a mistress? He... clearly did it because he liked Pei Zhi...

"Of course, I'm not a good person either." Pei Zhi didn't imply that she was a good person.

"I'm protecting you today because you're pregnant. If you really have a conflict with Jia Yuan, I will definitely choose him."

Pei Zhi's words were like a knife cruelly plunged into Xu Xingran's chest.

Xu Xingran didn't understand: "Why..."

"Why?" Pei Zhi couldn't help but laugh. "Because he is my husband, and we are the legal wives."

Xu Xingran said excitedly, "If that's the case, why did you go to all this trouble to celebrate my birthday?"

Why are you taking me back to my hometown?

"Why did you accompany me to sweep my parents' graves? Why did you give me so much hope?"

"What?" Pei Zhi sneered, "Am I wrong to be good to you?"

Xu Xingran retorted, "What makes Huo Jiayuan so special?"

Xu Xingran didn't understand why Pei Zhi was so good to Huo Jiayuan.

Why be so cruel to him? He's clearly pregnant with Pei Zhi's child.

Pei Zhi didn't want to break ties with Xu Xingran. After saying the harsh words, it was time to say a few softer words.

"Xingran, this is also a difficult situation for me."

“I manage such a large company as the Pei family, and I need a positive image. Therefore, I cannot have a scandal less than six months after getting married.”

"Moreover, Jia Yuan and I cannot get a divorce, otherwise the divorce case will be a real headache for me."

"You don't want me to be penniless after the baby is born, do you?"

Xu Xingran explained, "I don't care about these things."

"Fine, you don't care, but what about our child? Don't you hope that our child will be born without having to worry about anything?"

"Don't you hope that our children will only need to be happy every day in the future?"

“You can send your child to an international school so that they don’t have to worry about their future because of poor grades.”

"You really don't want your child to be born at the finish line?"

Xu Xingran was already somewhat moved, but she still didn't say anything.

"Xingran, I can't guarantee you anything else."

"I will only say this to you once."

Pei Zhi solemnly said, "Xingran, in this world, I will only have one child, and that child is the one in your belly."

Xu Xingran was a little confused. What did Pei Zhi mean by that?

Xu Xingran wanted to ask, but Pei Zhi made a "shh" gesture.

"Don't bother with these trivial matters with Huo Jiayuan, it's unnecessary, understand?"

Pei Zhi's expression was so serious that Xu Xingran found it hard to believe, yet she also thought that Pei Zhi wouldn't joke about something like this.

"Is everything you're saying true?"

Xu Xingran still couldn't believe the truth of Pei Zhi's words.

Pei Zhi said she would only have a child with him? Only this one child?

"Xingran, you know me. I'm not one to make empty promises."

With Pei Zhi's words, Xu Xingran was completely convinced.

Yes, Pei Zhi isn't a talkative person.

But why?

Won't Pei Zhi and Huo Jiayuan have children in the future? They are husband and wife.

"I'll arrange for you to be transferred to another hospital. Your task now is to take good care of yourself and give birth to the baby, understand?"

Xu Xingran nodded, "I understand, I won't make a fuss anymore."

If what Pei Zhi said is true, then what else is there for him to make a fuss about?