Chapter 288 To Protect Me

I couldn't help but wonder, did Xia Yu find out that I touched his phone and was planning to tell Xu Zhengnan?

There is a high probability that Xu Zhengnan will explain it to me again.

I waited anxiously, but after waiting for a long time, Xu Zhengnan did not return to the room. Instead, my mother came in and brought me some food. "Don't move for the next few days. I'll bring you food."

I had no appetite and was thinking about Xu Zhengnan. While eating, I asked my mother, "Where is Xu Zhengnan?"

"He and his friend went out without even eating. They seemed to have something urgent to do. Zhengnan is really too busy at work. When you have a baby, he may not be able to take care of you much. Your Aunt Yang and I will take turns to take care of you and the baby, and we can hire a nanny or something." My mother muttered.

Of course, she had no intention of blaming Xu Zhengnan. In her and my father's minds, Xu Zhengnan was not a person who would make mistakes.

Looking at my mother chattering on and on, I wanted to talk to her about Xu Zhengnan and Huang Zhongxiong, but I felt that it would be useless as my mother probably didn't even know who Huang Zhongxiong was.

Nothing else would do anything except give her more worries.

I ate my meal in big mouthfuls, swallowing my worries into my stomach, and decided not to talk about them with my mom and the others for the time being.

After dinner, I received a message from Xu Zhengnan: I'm going out for a while, and I'll explain to you about Huang Zhongxiong's matter when I come back.

I put down the phone silently without replying.

That night, my mother stayed at home with me. Aunt Yang forgot to bring medicine and went back to her own home. Xu Zhengnan did not come back, and I was restless all night.

My mother came to my room in the middle of the night and took a look. She murmured, "Why hasn't Zhengnan come back yet?"

I wasn't actually asleep yet and I heard my mom mumbling, but I didn't say anything.

If I hadn't been pregnant, I might have had the energy and courage to accompany Xu Zhengnan in doing everything.

The problem is that I’m pregnant. I’m much more timid now. No matter what I do, I will consider my child.

After my mother went to her room to sleep, I took out my cell phone and looked at the message Xu Zhengnan sent me during the day. I couldn't help but reply: When will you come back?

Xu Zhengnan: We’re at the doorstep.

I breathed a sigh of relief and reached out to turn on the light.

Then footsteps were heard in the living room, and Xu Zhengnan's voice was heard. When the footsteps approached the bedroom door, the voice stopped abruptly and the door opened.

He walked in lightly and closed the door gently.

"Why aren't you asleep yet? Waiting for me?" He took off his coat and put it aside, then walked over and touched my forehead with an intimate and gentle gesture.

I stared at him, "Xu Zhengnan, don't you have anything to say to me?"

Seeing my serious expression, his face became solemn, with a hint of uneasiness, "Regarding the matter of Huang Zhongxiong, I apologize to you. I lied to you."

He finally admitted it. I was so angry that I wanted to sit up and beat him to death, but my body was too weak to make any violent movements. I also had to comfort myself to stay calm and not get emotional.

After taking a deep breath, I asked sternly, "Why did you lie to me? If you provoke that kind of person, what will happen to me and the child if something happens in the future? Do you want to become a long-term partner with Huang Zhongxiong like Shen Yixiao? Solidify the interests?"

Xu Zhengnan is not short of money. If he returns to the Xu family, there is no need to care about Huang Zhongxiong. If he insists on doing this, it can only be for revenge against Shen Yixiao.

It takes another evildoer to deal with a bad guy. The only one who can completely bring down Shen Yixiao is Huang Zhongxiong.

Xu Zhengnan explained, “I don’t plan to cooperate with Huang Zhongxiong for a long time. You know my purpose is to make Shen Yixiao get the fate he deserves.”

"Now that Lu Xiaoyun's child is gone, it can be considered some retribution. If you still want to retaliate against them, I have already told you that we should think of other ways. Do you have to use such a dangerous method?" I became angrier and angrier as I spoke, and I felt like I was losing control of my emotions.

Xu Zhengnan noticed that I was in a bad mood, and he immediately bent down to hug me. I resisted for a while, "Don't touch me!"

"I don't want to lie to you, but if I tell you, you will definitely disagree, and worrying every day is not good for you or the child." Xu Zhengnan whispered, "Some things can't be ended just because I want them to be ended."

“When I went to Country M to find Sheng Yihua, I made a deal with Huang Zhongxiong. I won a project for him and estimated that I could make 200 million. This was the condition that he gave up Shen Yixiao and solved Shen Yixiao for me. Later, we returned to China. This does not mean that the deal is over. If I regret it halfway, it will only bring more trouble.”

"Do you understand? The arrow has been put on the string and has to be shot. I can only try my best to make it shoot more accurately and not let it get to me any more."

I listened to his explanation and wanted to cover my ears and refuse unreasonably.

But when Xu Zhengnan spoke, he was always calm and powerful, and every word he said seemed full of power to convince others, leaving people with no reason to continue refutation.

So I remained silent.

It's wrong to continue to blame him, and it's also wrong to choose to agree with him.

Xu Zhengnan let me go, then held my hand. "Believe me, I will know how to handle this properly. You told me before that my grandfather was seriously ill because you wanted me to ease the relationship with them and return to the Xu family. I did so, but there was another reason. I wanted to protect you and the child as much as possible. It would be more comprehensive with the support of the Xu family."

He was prepared for failure and counterattack, and returning to the Xu family was like having an extra layer of protection.

I felt a little bad, as if all these troubles were caused by me.

"Xu Zhengnan, if you hadn't chosen me, everything would have been smooth sailing." I sighed and looked up at Xu Zhengnan, "Do you regret it?"

Xu Zhengnan raised his eyebrows. "What nonsense are you talking about? I did this willingly. Even if the result is bad, I am willing to bear the consequences. It is not your fault."

That’s what I said, but I felt like a heavy stone was pressing on my heart.

"How long will it take to complete the project you mentioned? Once it's completed, can we draw a clear line between ourselves and Huang Zhongxiong?" I asked.

"It should be soon, before the baby is born." Xu Zhengnan replied.

I had to worry before the child was born, and there was no way to change it.

I don’t know what to say. There’s no point in either opposing or agreeing. I can only accept it.

Xu Zhengnan took a shower and returned to bed. He held me in his arms and fell asleep, but I didn’t sleep well. I woke up several times in the second half of the night. Every time I woke up, I could see his phone light up silently, which might be a message.

I have been guessing who sent the message and whether it is related to Huang Zhongxiong's matter.

The next morning, my mother brought me breakfast. When she saw Xu Zhengnan was there, she quickly left.

Xu Zhengnan woke up when he heard my mother open the door. He seemed to remember something and asked me, "I haven't seen you in a while. Is Aunt Bai angry?"