Chapter 170 Extra 2

Shen Xun's solo route: a parallel world setting, following the "what if" route after Ruan Yi was imprisoned by Gu Zhi, 1v1 HE ending.

[Childhood Sweethearts Chapter]

Shen Xun stared at Gu Zhi, his eyes surging with resentment. He knew perfectly well that everything was a misunderstanding caused by the other party forging photos, and he felt wronged by being framed.

However, he couldn't explain things clearly to Ruan Yi, fearing that she would be disappointed because of his lack of trust.

To live in this world being hated by your loved one... is not as good as taking a gamble with your life.

"Gu Zhi, you still don't know, do you?" Shen Xun curled his lips, his tone filled with undisguised sarcasm.

"Before you framed me with those photos... Ruan Yi and I had already tasted the forbidden fruit."

Ruan Yi froze on the spot, her pupils contracted sharply, and her mind went blank. How could she and Shen Xun have dared to do such a thing in high school?

To provoke Gu Zhi, the man spoke vaguely and unclearly.

Taking the half-eaten apple from Ruan Yi's mouth should be considered, in a literal sense, tasting the forbidden fruit.

Before she could react, Shen Xun had already gripped her wrist and continued to provoke Gu Zhi.

"How pathetic! Even though you've controlled Ruan Yi for so many years, you still haven't won her heart!"

The man deliberately obscured the details, speaking in an ambiguous yet arrogant tone.

"Or is it because we've already... so even if we argue, in her eyes you'll always just be a younger brother?"

Gu Zhi's face turned deathly pale instantly, his eyes became frighteningly red, and his rationality had already collapsed most of the time when he heard the word "forbidden fruit".

Ruan Yi was both angry and anxious. Just as she was about to speak up and explain that "there is no such thing," Shen Xun grabbed her wrist tightly and forcibly pulled her into his arms.

"Let's go, don't waste time with this lunatic!"

"Want to leave? You can leave by yourself..." Gu Zhi's voice was deep, as if he had completely lost his mind.

“Leave my sister here.”

The man suddenly raised his hand, the dark muzzle of the gun pointed directly at Chen Xun, and pulled the trigger without hesitation.

The bullet evaded the side closest to Ruan Yi; the target was terrifyingly accurate.

With a "thud," the sound of metal piercing flesh was exceptionally clear.

He let out a muffled groan, and a large patch of scarlet blood instantly seeped from his abdomen, the warm blood quickly soaking through his clothes.

But instead of loosening his grip, he tightened his hold on Ruan Yi's hand, and even a relieved smile appeared on his lips.

At the same time, hurried footsteps could be heard not far away. The mercenary who had been injured but not fatally by Gu Zhi had already contacted reinforcements.

Along with the police officers who had responded to the call, they arrived at the scene. The moment the car door opened, the assembly workers pinned the distraught Gu Zhi to the ground and took the gun from his hand.

"This isn't your villa, Gu Zhi." Shen Xun clutched his bleeding abdomen, his body leaning uncontrollably against Ruan Yi. His voice was weak from blood loss, but it still carried a violent arrogance.

“I am not an intruder who allows you to shoot me. You are the criminal who illegally imprisoned and shot me. I will appeal…”

The suppressed man ignored Shen Xun and stared intently at Ruan Yi, "Sister... is this how you get rid of me? Don't even think about getting rid of me, never..."

"You... wait... in your next life!" Shen Xun's body, which was leaning against the girl, kept sliding down, and blood kept gushing from his abdomen, but he still couldn't help but retort.

Hearing their words, Ruan Yi trembled all over, and tears fell like beads from a broken string.

By the time Gu Zhi was forced into the car, the man in her arms was in critical condition, and it was unknown how many more ambulances would be needed before the ambulance arrived.

Those overlooked moments we shared suddenly flooded my mind, and those pure feelings became incredibly clear at that moment.

Ruan Yi choked up, reaching out to help him, but fearing he would bleed even more.

"Shen Xun! You still haven't explained what photos you're referring to, and you haven't given me a formal apology!"

"You can't die! You can't!"

The man struggled to raise his hand, his warm fingertips gently caressing her cheek, wiping away her tears, his voice so low and hoarse it was almost inaudible.

"I'm sorry... I..."

He couldn't utter another word; his hand fell limply to his sides, and he completely lost consciousness.

"What kind of bullshit younger brother is this? What kind of bullshit child was born out of nowhere?"

"Childhood sweethearts are the coolest."

Shen Family Villa.

Their planned trip back to China together was disrupted.

The man finished his project a month later than originally planned before boarding his flight back home.

As soon as he landed, he couldn't wait to go straight home. He hadn't seen Ruan Yi for a whole month, and he was so eager to see her that he couldn't stop thinking about her. His mind was filled with the image of pushing open the door and pulling her into his arms.

Stepping through the door, the living room was bathed in warm, soft light. Ruan Yi was sitting on the sofa, holding a baby wrapped in pink swaddling clothes in her arms. Her fingertips gently touched the little one's cheek, her eyes full of tenderness.

The thing in Shen Xun's hand fell to the ground with a "thud," and he was completely stunned.

When they sent Ruan Yi back to China, they said their goodbyes with great affection. How come she has such a small child after only a month?

The little baby had his eyes closed, his face was rosy, and there was even a hint of familiarity in his features.

He practically rushed over, his voice trembling with shock: "Wife... this... is this mine?"

Ruan Yi looked up, suppressed a laugh, and nodded, wanting to see his reaction.

His dark eyes instantly reddened, his Adam's apple bobbed several times, and looking at the little baby, he felt a pang of sadness and bitterness in his heart.

He knew that he had been delayed for a month because of the project and had not been able to accompany Ruan Yi back to China, but he did not expect such a "surprise".

The man speculated about the origins of the "illegitimate child," and even imagined the hardships she endured during her pregnancy alone.

But he barely hesitated, gripping her hand tightly, "I understand..."

"Pfft, hahaha." Ruan Yi couldn't hold back any longer, laughing so hard she was panting and slapping his arm. "Your sister!"

Shen Xun was stunned. A wave of grievance washed over him, and his brows furrowed tightly. He hadn't expected to be scolded even after choosing to accept it.

The only possibility is...

"She wants a divorce?!"

He suddenly pulled Ruan Yi into his arms, his voice instantly filled with rage, "Impossible! I will never get a divorce! Never in this lifetime!"

The man's mind was completely in turmoil; all he could think about was that he would rather die than get a divorce.

Completely forgetting that she and Ruan Yi were almost inseparable, even if it was truly an illegitimate child before the misunderstanding was cleared up, the child was already able to walk, how could it be just a two-month-old baby?

When it comes to anything related to Ruan Yi, men forget even the basic common sense about ten months of pregnancy.

At this moment, Jiang Qingyue came out of the kitchen with a bottle of prepared milk powder. She saw her son with red eyes and a face full of grief and indignation, while her daughter-in-law was laughing and hitting her son.

She glanced at Chen Xun without any reaction.

"Did you get punished by Xiao Yi for lying? Serves you right."

"Mom!" Chen Xun turned his head, looking at the baby bottle in his mother's hand, he was so angry he almost vomited blood. "You knew about this too?"

Jiang Qingyue ignored his words, walked straight to Ruan Yi, took the child from her arms, gently comforted the frightened child while giving Chen Xun a look as if he were crazy.

"This is your sister! I gave birth to her, and you all ran off to overseas, so your father and I aren't allowed to have another one?"

After saying that, Jiang Qingyue turned around and walked towards the nursery with the child in her arms, leaving Chen Xun standing there in a daze.

Ruan Yi quickly hugged her husband, who was still acting foolishly, and smiled as she wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.

"Are you stupid? If I had returned to China a month earlier than you, I would have suddenly had a child?"

"Ruan Yi! You...me!" The man's eyes widened, his cheeks flushed red instantly, and a wave of shame washed over him. He had actually been so stupid.

And if he accepts reality without even asking again, what if this child is another trap set by another man? Wouldn't he be repeating the mistake of being misled by a fake photo in high school?

Ruan Yi kissed his reddened eyes and teased, "I think we should not have children, lest the child inherit your intelligence."

The man sullenly responded with a "hmm," actually agreeing with Ruan Yi's words, thinking that she was genuinely afraid of having a super-male baby with low intelligence with him.

Chen Xun sullenly nuzzled against her neck, "Why did I do something stupid as soon as I got back? It's so embarrassing..."

His warm breath brushed against Ruan Yi's neck, carrying a familiar scent. Ruan Yi gently pushed away his burning face.

"Alright, stop chewing and go upstairs."

"Upstairs?" Shen Xun's eyes lit up instantly, and he immediately understood the deeper meaning behind those two words.

It's like a big dog hearing the command "go out and play".

The man forgot all his anger and shame, picked up Ruan Yi without saying a word, and strode upstairs.

The bedroom door slammed shut, and Jiang Qingyue emerged from the nursery carrying her fussy little daughter.

The little guy squirmed in her arms, flailing his little hands and feet and barking incessantly, just like Chen Xun when he was a puppy, as annoying as a beagle.

Jiang Qingyue shook her head helplessly.

Thinking that if his daughter-in-law and son had another child like this, the Shen family would truly become a family of beggars.

But then she thought about it again and felt relieved, so she went with them.

Even the most mischievous and wicked beagle has a master who can tame it.

Isn't Shen Xun completely under her control?