The rich second-generation guy who was sleeping in the same room as the original owner was named Gao Qiming, and he had just returned from a vacation abroad. For the past few years, he had been taking care of the original owner and her daughter under the guise of being Ouyang Baobei's biological father, and the original owner had always felt guilty about it.

The original owner knew the truth about the child, as did her best friend Tang Xin'er. However, to ensure the baby had a father's love, Tang Xin'er refused to let her tell Gao Qiming the truth. It was quite normal for a man like Gao Qiming, known for his womanizing and philandering, to have a couple of illegitimate children. Therefore, when Tang Xin'er found him and told him that Xiang Wan was pregnant, Gao Qiming agreed without hesitation and even promised to take care of the child.

The original owner wasn't a greedy person. Apart from using her own savings and money borrowed from Tang Xin'er when she first gave birth, she hadn't touched Gao Qiming's money. She was already very content that her child could call him "Dad."

“Mr. Gao, you don’t need to go to such lengths every time. My daughter is already very happy that you came.”

"Didn't I tell you to call me Qiming? You always call me 'Mr.' It would be so hurtful if my baby heard that."

Carrying various bags, Gao Qiming got out of the car and went straight to the second floor of the apartment building. Xiang Wan had already left the door open for him and brought him a cup of hot tea.

Gao Qiming put his things on the sofa, took the water glass and drank it in big gulps. One glass wasn't enough to quench his thirst, so he poured himself another glass and gulped it down. Then he put the glass on the coffee table, leaned back on the sofa cushions, unbuttoned two buttons on his shirt, and fanned himself a couple of times with his hand.

"It's so comfortable here. Every time I come, there's hot tea, and the temperature is just right. I was thirsty all the way here, and now I finally feel completely alive again."

“It’s not like we’re going to Africa. Is it necessary to make yourself suffer like this? There are convenience stores everywhere along the road. Buying some water is better than holding it in the whole way. Besides, you have time to buy gifts for your sweetheart, why don’t you remember to treat yourself? You haven’t eaten yet, have you? Wait a minute, I’ll go cook.”

"That's great. You know, even before I boarded the plane, I was already thinking about when I could have a hot meal. It would be worth the journey even if I went hungry just for this meal."

"It's not a very good dish, but you'll have to make do with it."

"As long as it's hot, I'm not picky."

Xiang Wan smiled as she went into the kitchen, washed the vegetables, and cooked. She finished everything in no time. Four dishes and a soup were served, and Gao Qiming helped bring them to the table.

Judging from how he wolfed down his food, he didn't seem like a rich kid at all; he didn't have a trace of spoiled air about him.

Gao Qiming is the kind of guy whose looks grow on you. Compared to Xiao Ming's striking good looks, he's not particularly attractive to girls. But if you spend enough time with him, you'll feel comfortable and relaxed around him.

Xiang Wan sighed. If the original owner's wish wasn't to win back Xiao Ming, she could consider including Gao Qiming in the consideration.

What are you looking at me for? Is there something on your face?

Gao Qiming looked up at Xiang Wan, then got up and had another bowl of rice.

Xiang Wan chuckled inwardly; she was overthinking it. Someone like Gao Qiming was only suitable as a friend. Occasionally sitting together for a chat was fine, but living together long-term would only be exhausting.

Gao Qiming enjoys having fun and is often away from home. He can leave anytime he wants to meet a friend, doing whatever he pleases.

The original owner didn't know what qualities she possessed that attracted Gao Qiming, making him willing to come and sit with her from time to time. Xiang Wan thought about it carefully and concluded that it might be the original owner's cooking skills and her indifferent attitude towards him.

After the meal, Xiang Wan cleared the table and brewed a new pot of tea. She poured a cup for Gao Qiming and one for herself, deciding to act decisively and resolve the matter quickly.

"Since you don't want me to call you Mr. Gao, then I'll be shameless and call you Qiming. Qiming, I've decided to win Xiao Ming back."

Gao Qiming held his teacup without saying a word.

"You probably already guessed it, right? The baby isn't your child; it's mine and Xiao Ming's. For so many years, I've been so grateful for your care, and without your knowledge, I let the child recognize you as his father. I've always felt guilty for scheming against you for the sake of the baby. I'm sorry!"

"Because you know very well who the child's biological father is, you've never used the card I gave you, right?"

The wisps of heat rising in the air mirrored the fluctuating, unpredictable atmosphere between Xiang Wan and Gao Qiming.

"I'm sorry, I wanted to tell you when our baby was born. But... I was selfish. Watching our baby grow up, seeing how much she loves you, calling you 'Daddy' every day, I couldn't bear to tell her the truth. So..."

“Ouyang Xiangwan, you should know what the consequences will be for plotting against me, Gao Qiming.”

The teacup was slammed down with a loud thud. A few drops of tea, which were not yet finished, splashed out and gradually gathered into round beads on the coffee table.

What's meant to happen will happen. Since her initial wish was for Xiao Ming, Xiang Wan didn't want to owe Gao Qiming anything more. The longer it dragged on, the harder it would be to speak up.

"I was confused for a moment, and I don't know how to make up for the mistake I made. Mr. Gao, I..."

"What, after just a few words, you won't even call me by my name anymore?" Gao Qiming leaned down, tapping the coffee table lightly with his finger. "Baby, I've watched her grow up since she opened her eyes. Do you think you can just wash your hands of the feelings I've invested in her with a few words? You can pay back the money, but what about the feelings? You say she's not my child, so she isn't? Ouyang Xiangwan, what right do you have to decide her future?"

Leaning back, Gao Qiming crossed his arms. "There are at least a dozen women who have had my children in secret. You're the first person to lie to me about having an illegitimate daughter. Ouyang Xiangwan, tell me, shouldn't I settle accounts with you?"

She was prepared to bear the consequences of a showdown. Xiang Wan remained calm. She knew Gao Qiming wasn't so easily fooled; what had gotten into the original owner of this body to insist on getting into this trouble?

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