Li Man was amused by Jian Xiaoxing's actions. He had known her for so long, but he had never seen her beg anyone like this!

"If you have anything to say, just tell me. I can help you as long as I can!" Riemann said, patting his chest.

In the past, Jian Xiaoxing had never asked for her help, but she still helped. Moreover, this time she begged like this, so she had to help even if it meant going through fire and water!

Unexpectedly, Jian Xiaoxing just whispered in her ear: "I want to add Chen Ze's name, you have to keep it a secret for me!"

Li Man's beautiful eyes moved, she blinked twice, and covered her mouth to hold back her laughter. It turned out that Jian Xiaoxing and Shen Ze had reached a relationship where they could buy a house together!

She had been worried that Su Bin would buy a house for Jian Xiaoxing, and she was depressed for a while. It seemed that her worries were completely unnecessary.

She happily asked her uncle to change the name of the house to Jian Xiaoxing and Shen Ze, and also told her uncle not to spread this matter.

"Don't worry, this list will be kept confidential once it's in my hands," Zhang Zhongping assured him, patting his chest. He glanced at Jian Xiaoxing's name and continued, "Your last name is quite unique. Yesterday, someone named Jian also came to buy a house, and it also listed two names."

He said it unintentionally, but listened to it intentionally. When Jian Xiaoxing heard what he said, he immediately thought of Jian Yang and Jian Xia.

Jian Yang's family paid for the house, so He Xiang's name would definitely not be added. The remaining possibility is Jian Xia.

Is she stupid enough to add Yu Biao's name?

"Is it about Jian Xia and Yu Biao?" Jian Xiaoxing asked directly.

Zhang Zhongping laughed heartily, but didn't say anything. He just said, "Oh, I just told you to keep it a secret. Why are you asking about it again? You're so smart, so don't ask any more questions!"

Zhang Zhongping's answer is like a pregnant woman asking the doctor during an ultrasound: "Is it a boy or a girl? Is it better for the baby to have long hair or short hair?"

The doctor would not give a direct answer, but said: "I can't tell you the gender, but I still think long hair makes her look prettier."

On the way back, Riemann kept saying that he didn't expect Jian Xia to make so much money running the video hall. In just a few months, he was able to buy a house.

Jian Xiaoxing's mind was a mess, and he was a little annoyed that Jian Xia would do such a stupid thing!

After saying goodbye to Riemann in a hurry, she went straight to the video room.

At this time, the video hall added daytime shows and there were quite a few people in the screening room.

Jian Xia and Yu Biao were in the ticket office. When no one was buying tickets, they were being affectionate and sweet, wishing they could grow on each other.

Jian Xiaoxing knocked on the door. Jian Xia opened the door and saw it was her. She scolded, "It's you! Why are you knocking?"

Jian Xiaoxing replied angrily, "I'm afraid I'll see something I shouldn't see and get a stye!"

Jian Xia heard the anger in her words and stuck out her lips at Yu Biao.

Yu Biao pinched her chubby cheeks and walked out with a smile.

Jian Xia pulled Jian Xiaoxing in and hurriedly asked, "Xiaoxing, what's wrong with you? Who bullied you? I'll help you beat him up!"

Jian Xiaoxing glared at her with a look of disappointment: "Xia Xia, the house you bought should be named after Yu Biao, right?"

Jian Xia released the hand that was holding her arm and sat down on the ticket chair. She had a smile on her face, but her eyes were tinged with a hint of sadness: "Xiaoxing, I don't care how you know, don't tell my parents yet."

"This is not a matter of whether to say it or not. Don't you think this is too risky? What if Yu Biao wants to snatch the house from you?" Jian Xiaoxing was really angry when he saw Jian Xia's nonchalant look.

Yu Biao's recent behavior is not that bad, but at least his mother is really a troublemaker. Not only does she occupy the clothing store and doesn't pay Jian Xia a penny, she also instigates Yu Biao to interfere in the affairs of the video hall.

But Jian Xia was like a blind person, unable to see any of this. She was coaxed by his sweet words all day long, and this time he even added his name to the house.

Jian Xiaoxing could no longer let her go on like this. If he cut ties with Yu Biao now and took back the clothing store, it would still be in time.

She spoke earnestly and explained the truth to Jian Xia in detail.

Jian Xia just smiled bitterly, and finally spoke with tears in her eyes: "Xiaoxing, please stop talking. I know some things, but so what! Have you noticed that I have gained weight recently?"

Jian Xiaoxing looked confused.

Then, a sense of foreboding spread in my heart.

"Are you pregnant?" she asked anxiously.

Jian Xia regained her composure and said, "Yes, it's been more than two months. We slept together on New Year's Eve, the night of the typhoon. Xiaoxing, I can't turn back. I'm only nineteen years old and can't get married yet, but the child needs a home."

"Does Yu Biao know?"

"I haven't told him yet. I plan to have him propose to my parents soon."

"This is the only way!"

Jian Xiaoxing hugged Jian Xia dejectedly, and said with red eyes, "Xia Xia, if only I were at home that day. You wouldn't..."

"Xiaoxing, don't blame yourself. I'm pregnant, you should congratulate me! I have a lover and a child now, and I can also make money. I don't lack anything!" Jian Xia rested his chin on her shoulder and patted her back.

The two of them stayed like this, hugging each other for several minutes. This was the closest they had ever been physically, yet their hearts were so distant.

A woman has many important decision-making moments in her life, but she never knows whether she has made the right choice. However, no matter what the outcome is, she will face it alone.

......

At this time, in the Shen family courtyard, Shen Ze came out of the house after lunch and got on his bicycle with a cold face.

Chen Xiulian chased him to the door and asked, "Where were you going? I asked you to accompany Xiaoxing to choose a house, but you refused to go. And you're still mad at me?"

"Mom, please come in. I'm going to the factory." Shen Ze said in a muffled voice.

He has been depressed ever since he had an unpleasant argument with Jian Xiaoxing last time.

After writing the apology letter, she didn't even give him a smile. Her heart felt like it was filled with cotton and she couldn't breathe.

After coming back, Chen Xiulian still pretended to be stupid and kept mentioning that Su Bin and Jian Xiaoxing got along very well, which made him even more uncomfortable.

Is there any mother who rubs salt into her own wounds?

Seeing his face turn pale and he was even less talkative than usual, Chen Xiulian hurriedly limped over and coaxed him with a smile, "Zeze, are you feeling uncomfortable because Mom invited Su Bin to dinner? Don't worry, Mom has observed carefully, and Xiaoxing has no interest in Su Bin at all!"

Shen Ze's expression suddenly relaxed a lot, and he looked at his mother with clear eyes eagerly, "Mom, so you did it on purpose. She has always been thoughtful and hard to guess. How did you see that? I saw her smiling brightly at Dr. Su."

Chen Xiulian glared at him with disdain: "That's because Xiaoxing knows how to behave. She's nothing like you, with a stern face all day long. Next time, try to smile at her."

Smile?

He hadn't laughed heartily even once in twenty years, and he had forgotten which muscles to move when he laughed.

Can he really laugh?