Cao Quan was confused again. He thought it was a problem with his new wife, so he hurriedly explained, "Mom and Dad, I married a new wife and took care of Chengcai and Xiaoxue with your consent."
"I'm not telling you this. It's only natural for you to marry a wife. It's my sister who was unlucky. She became ill after giving birth to Xiaoxue and died within two years. You promised my family and even wrote a letter of commitment that no matter who you marry in the future, you will not let the new wife give birth to a child. Didn't you, Cao Quan, say this?"
The roar from the eldest brother of the Li family turned on the button of noise in the Cao family.
Cao Quan was even more confused. "Brother-in-law, what did you say? I don't have any new children."
Now, the Li family realized that Cao Quan and Old Mrs. Cao had been kept in the dark.
That bold new daughter-in-law is really amazing.
The second brother of the Li family continued what the eldest brother said: "Do you have a new child? Go ask your new wife!"
"You mean—"
Cao Quan, a grown man, reacted immediately. He turned around and went back to the house, pulled Duan Lian out, and chased her, asking, "Tell me, how did you get pregnant? Didn't we take precautions?"
When Duan Lian was pulled out, she saw a room full of people. She subconsciously put her hand on her belly. Without saying a word, she knew that she was pregnant.
Originally, she wanted to wait until the child was older before crying with Cao Quan for a few more times. It would not be easy to abort a fully formed child at that time. Cao Quan had no choice. Even if Old Lady Cao didn't like her, she would like the Cao family's children and grandchildren, so it wouldn't be too bad.
She, Duan Lian, is not the kind of person who would raise a child for someone else.
But the visit of Cao Quan's ex-wife, the Li family, was not part of her plan.
Now, only the Cao family can protect her.
In just a few seconds, the person who figured it out had an innocent look on his face and said, "I don't know how I got pregnant. I didn't have my period this month, and I suddenly felt dizzy while working a few days ago. I went to the hospital yesterday and found out that I was pregnant."
"Why didn't you tell me!" Cao Quan was anxious. If he had told me, even if the Li family came to visit today, he would be able to think of a solution in one night.
Duan Lian trembled with fear, tears streaming down her face, and said, "I'm scared. Your family told me not to have children, but I'm already pregnant. I'm afraid you'll make me abort the baby. This is my child, the one in my belly. I don't want to lose him, wuwuwuwu..."
Old Mrs. Cao couldn't stand Duan Lian, but she loved her grandchildren.
"My dear relatives, we, the Cao family, did something wrong in this matter. We are sorry..."
Before Mrs. Cao could finish, the third brother of the Li family said, "Don't apologize yet. My wife, who works as a nurse in the hospital, saw your new bride get married. She went to the hospital not just yesterday, but also last week and the week before. My wife followed her three times, and she went to the obstetrics and gynecology department for checkups all three times."
As soon as these words came out, none of Duan Lian's tricks were useful.
When Cao Quan and Old Mrs. Cao looked at her angrily, she just cried silently.
"Cao Quan, you were not like this when you were with my sister before. My sister listened to you in everything. How come you don't have that authority as the head of the family with your new daughter-in-law?"
"Or is it that if my sister dies, your family and my Li family will be cut off?"
"Big brother, second brother, maybe you are going to be an ungrateful person. Let's not say anything more. Take Chengcai and Xiaoxue home. The Cao family has wronged my nephews and nieces. As uncles, can't we raise two children?"
The three brothers of the Li family were bullying each other.
This made Cao Quan's face turn red and green, and he was obviously being squeezed out.
He was also angry with Duan Lian, this woman.
"Chengcai and Xiaoxue are my son and daughter. Even if I, Cao Quan, sell everything I have, I can still support them. I promise here that if I treat Chengcai and Xiaoxue badly in the future, I will be struck by lightning as soon as I leave the house."
After the three brothers of the Li family finished playing the good-guy role, they remained silent. Then it was the turn of Old Man Li and Old Lady Li, who played the good-guy role, to preach.
Old Lady Li said first, "Don't say such things. How many people can be struck by lightning? I lost my daughter, so how can I lose you, my son-in-law, too?"
Old Man Li added, "My three sons were a bit harsh in their words, but they were also thinking about Chengcai and Xiaoxue. Without their biological mother, they now have a stepmother. We are really afraid that one day you will become a stepfather too."
Cao Quan's eyes were filled with tears. He had received great kindness from the Li family. Even his current position as a minor official in the military factory was thanks to the help of the Li family. He was not an ungrateful person, so naturally his eyes were red.
"Dad, Mom, I didn't take good care of my family and made you worry."
Seeing that the situation was turning in favor of the Li family, Duan Lian gritted his teeth and knelt on the ground.
"Uncle Li, Aunt Li, I was wrong. I promise to treat Chengcai and Xiaoxue like my own children. Please let me keep the baby in your belly."
The pitiful pregnant woman, compared with the many people in the Li family, Duan Lian made her the weak one again.
Old Mrs. Li has seen all kinds of scenes.
She walked up to him and said, "Child, we're not here to look for you, but to look for the Cao family. Get up first. Whether you want to keep the baby in your belly is up to the Cao family. We, the Li family, are not in a feudal society. Do we have such high officials and such great power to decide about your child? Why do you still want me, an old lady, to help you up for so long before you are willing to get up?"
Duan Lian...had to get up.
Only then did Old Man Li reveal his true purpose and said:
"Cao Quan, your Cao family will decide on your new wife's child. We, the Li family, are here to seek protection for Chengcai and Xiaoxue."
"Dad, you say." Cao Quan listened carefully.
"Chengcai is your son. Your current house and job are the result of your own hard work, as well as the support of my Li family. When you are old, I need you to leave 70% of your property and house to Chengcai, 10% to Xiaoxue, and the remaining 20% to your future children!"
Except for a daughter who died early due to love, the other members of the Li family are all smart people.
I won't try to abort the baby with Duan Lian. I'll try to cut off the source of the problem.
So what if we have children later?
The Li family holds on to this guarantee, and when Cao Quan dies, most of the Cao family's belongings will fall into Chengcai's hands.
"no!"
Both Cao Quan and Old Mrs. Cao were tempted.
The one who directly spoke out in opposition was Duan Lian.
The person has stopped crying. It is useless to pretend to be a little white lotus at this time. This trick is not omnipotent, as shown in what happened to Old Lady Cao.
"I don't agree, Cao Quan. If you agree, it means you have no feelings for me. I'm pregnant with your child. If I can't get a share in the future, what's the point of giving birth to him?"
Cao Quan was also annoyed with her and yelled, "I originally wanted to find a wife who didn't want to have children. You said that when you married me, but now you got pregnant behind my back. Do you really consider me your man?"
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