Chapter 760: Caught in a Dilemma Zhao Jianhua finally gave in.

Looking at Yu Shanshan's tearful eyes.

"Come on, go back with me to see Dad and explain things clearly...if you really know you're wrong."

A glimmer of hope instantly lit up Yu Shanshan's eyes. She nodded quickly and held onto 놛's arm tightly.

When I stepped into the Zhao family study again, the atmosphere was even more stagnant than before.

Professor Zhao was still sitting on the rattan chair, his face as calm as water, while Mrs. Zhao stood beside him with a complicated look in her eyes.

Zhao Jianhua's Adam's apple rolled, and he spoke with difficulty: "Dad, Mom... Shanshan... she knows she's wrong."

놛 pushed Yu Shanshan beside him.

Yu Shanshan immediately stepped forward, tears streaming down her face before she could say a word. This time, she had learned her lesson and didn't cry loudly. She just lowered her head, her shoulders trembling slightly, and choked with sobs:

"Uncle, aunt, I'm sorry... I really know I was wrong. I was deceived. I'm sorry for Jianhua, and even more sorry for the trust and love you two have shown me..."

She raised her tearful face and looked at Professor Zhao, her eyes full of pleading:

"At that time... I was just confused at that time. I thought there would be more money in the future, so... I did something stupid.

Dad, please believe me. I will definitely change in the future and live a down-to-earth life with Jianhua. I will never have those crooked thoughts again. Please... please, for the sake of... for the sake of our children, forgive me this time!"

Seeing her like this, Zhao Jianhua softened a bit and chimed in, "Dad, she knows she's wrong and she's sure she won't do it again. After all... after all, she's pregnant now. She's a member of the Zhao family, so she has to be given a chance to mend her ways."

"What?" Professor Zhao gritted his teeth. "How could you do such a stupid thing, kid? You're not even married yet."

The social atmosphere at that time was not so open. If a woman got pregnant before marriage and reported it to the police, she would be charged with hooliganism.

Professor Zhao was so angry that he kept saying over and over again that something like this would definitely happen.

As a result, these two young people actually...

Yu Shanshan calculated this point accurately, knowing that no one from the Zhao family would dare to do anything to her.

Now I can't act too aggressively, I can only calm Yu Shanshan down first, "Since that's the case, I'll give you one more chance. If you do it again next time, even if Jianhua forgives you, I will forgive you too, but you must face the punishment."

Yu Shanshan nodded hurriedly, "Of course, I will definitely be punished."

Although she said this, she actually had other thoughts.

How could she possibly return the money she had already earned? Anyway, she knew the man's name, so she just agreed to it.

Seeing Yu Shanshan's sincere repentance and Zhao Jianhua's relieved look, Professor Zhao's face changed, but the taut string in his heart did not relax at all.

He barely maintained his parental authority, and after a few more words of advice, such as "take care of yourselves" and "make this an example next time," he sent the two of them out of the study.

As soon as the door was closed, only the old couple were left in the study. Professor Zhao's forced demeanor collapsed in an instant, and worry filled his face.

놛 leaned back in the rattan chair, rubbing his aching forehead and sighing heavily.

"Old man, do you really believe that she will change?" Mrs. Zhao asked worriedly.

Professor Zhao smiled bitterly and shook his head. "I believed her, but now she's using the 'child' as a talisman. What can we do? If pushed to the limit, she'll really accuse Jianhua of hooliganism, and the child's future will be ruined!"

When I thought of this possibility, my chest felt tight.

But can we just let Yu Shanshan go and let her continue to lurk around her son, and even potentially collude with foreign forces in secret?

Professor Zhao felt that he was uneasy. This was not only a responsibility to his own family, but also a betrayal to Lu Qingyang, the pharmaceutical company, and even the national interests.

She is caught in an unprecedented dilemma: on the one hand, her son's safety and reputation, and on the other hand, her principles and greater responsibility as a human being.

This torment made him feel very uncomfortable.

She stood up suddenly and said, "Okay, I have to go talk to Qingyang about this. I can't keep this a secret from you."

According to the contact information left by Lu Qingyang, I found an address.

When he went to the address and stood at the gate of the solemn and majestic courtyard where guards were standing guard, he was completely stunned.

He repeatedly checked the house number on the piece of paper in his hand and confirmed that it was correct, and a huge storm arose in his head.

"Military compound..." he muttered to himself.

Looking at the faintly visible small buildings and the straight road inside, he realized belatedly that Lu Qingyang's identity was probably very simple.

Those who can live here must have family backgrounds and power that are incomparable to ordinary families.

I explained my purpose to the guard and registered my information, feeling mixed emotions.

Lu Qingyang happened to be at home. When he heard someone calling him, he came out to greet him, only to find that it was Professor Zhao.

"Professor Zhao, your injury hasn't healed yet. If there's anything, can you tell me over the phone?"

Professor Zhao's face was heavy: "This matter is of no small importance."

Lu Qingyang led Professor Zhao to his study.

The study was simple and tidy, with several large bookcases against the wall filled with various books, and some drawings and foreign materials spread out on the table.

As soon as Professor Zhao sat down, he didn't bother to be polite and told Zhao Jianhua about Yu Shanshan's visit, how Yu Shanshan claimed to be pregnant, and how he was forced to keep her stable temporarily. The wrinkles on his face deepened a little with worry.

"...Qingyang, you're in a dilemma now. Trust her? Or really let her go? She has a long criminal record and malicious intentions. Do you trust her? What if she really is pregnant with our Zhao family's child, or if she's desperate enough to sue Jianhua...the child's life will be ruined. Tell me, is her pregnancy real?...what should I do next?"

Lu Qingyang listened quietly, then raised his eyes after a moment, "It's difficult to verify the truth. Since she said so, you should accompany her to the hospital for a formal checkup under the pretext of caring for a pregnant woman. We'll know if it's true or not once we check. If she refuses, or if the test results prove it's false, then her lies will be exposed, and you won't have to be blackmailed by her again."

"But, I'm afraid she'll affect Jianhua's future. If she accuses him of hooliganism..."

"Yu Shanshan dared to threaten with hooliganism simply because it was difficult to speak up and because it had a huge impact on the man. But if we can prove that she has bad character, has committed extortion before, or is even suspected of endangering national security, then her words will be discounted in the eyes of the organization. We will use our friends in the security department to establish a chain of evidence linking Yu Shanshan with foreign personnel."

Seeing Professor Zhao's expression soften, Lu Qingyang finally said solemnly: "Professor Zhao, sometimes giving in in exchange for peace will only make the evildoers more aggressive. Let it go, Jianhua will be in trouble."

"You're right."

Lu Qingyang's words finally made Professor Zhao feel a little relieved.

After a brief thought, he came up with a sound idea: "Professor Zhao, you can use your wife's most common visit to relatives and friends as an excuse. You can tell Shanshan that you are going to visit a close relative tomorrow. This elder is old and has been talking about wanting to meet Jianhua's fiancée. This time, he happens to be free, so you can take her along to visit and make the old man happy."