Chapter 55 I didn't plan to have this child
The next day was Lunar New Year's Eve.
There were no guests at home that day, and the servants were all on holiday. When Lin Xiyin came downstairs, Zhou Yusu and Ming Qingwan were in the kitchen.
Lin Xiyin woke up hungry, but when she went downstairs, breakfast wasn't ready yet.
Tonight's New Year's Eve dinner will be delivered to our home by the restaurant.
But you have to take care of yourself in the morning and at noon.
Lin Xiyin can't cook.
She had always been a good student, and Lu Xuemei never intended for her to work in the kitchen. The phrase she used most often to tell her was, "Go read a book."
Therefore, Lin Xiyin really knew nothing about kitchen matters.
Zhou Yusu saw her and gave her a cold look: "So you know how to get up! Qingwan has been preparing breakfast since early morning. What are you doing, her sister-in-law? Come and help!"
Lin Xiyin knew that she didn't like her. She could tolerate it before, but now there was no need for her to suffer.
She said directly, "I can't cook. If there's anything else, I can help."
Just as Zhou Yusu was about to say something, there was a commotion from the entrance hall.
Pei Yaohai and Pei Muye returned together.
The two went for their morning exercise. Pei Yaohai was wearing a Tai Chi uniform, which gave him a somewhat otherworldly air.
Pei Muye, on the other hand, was dressed in a gray tracksuit. His overly casual attire made him look several years younger.
"Xiaoyin's up?" Pei Yaohai asked. "Good morning!"
"Dad," Lin Xiyin called out, her gaze ignoring Pei Muye, "Good morning."
Zhou Yusu came out carrying a plate: "Hurry up and wash up and eat. Qingwan made all of this herself. Come and have a taste."
After everyone sat down to eat, Zhou Yusu said again, "Qingwan is a lady from a respectable family; she can even cook. Xiyin, you can't do anything. Shouldn't you learn?"
Lin Xiyin was starving and was eating with her head down.
Before she could speak, Pei Muye spoke up.
He said, "What, can't the Pei family even afford a chef? You have to make my wife cook."
Zhou Yusu said, "Even chefs need to take time off, like today..."
Pei Muye then said, "Isn't this something someone would do?"
Zhou Yusu got anxious: "So Qingwan and I are just supposed to cook? Why should she get to eat for free!"
"If you put it that way, then my dad's been eating for nothing," Pei Muye said. "Dad, shouldn't you cook too?"
Pei Yaohai said, "Alright, alright, whoever can do it can do it. It's only done once or twice a year, so the capable should do more. If you don't want to do it, then just pay someone more to come to your house to do it. It's no big deal."
Zhou Yusu was originally targeting Lin Xiyin, but neither of the father and son spoke up for her.
She went to see Ming Qingwan.
Ming Qingwan smiled and said, "That's not what Mom meant. We're family, so it doesn't matter if someone does a little more or a little less. But actually, cooking for family is a very happy thing, and Mom wanted Xiyin to experience that happiness too."
“Yes,” Zhou Yusu immediately said, “Xiyin doesn’t want to do anything. It seems she has no feelings for this family.”
Pei Muye said, "I don't want to do it either. Dad, do you want to do it?"
Pei Yaohai said, "Don't make such a big deal out of this. Let's eat!"
Lin Xiyin didn't participate in the discussion at all, and just ate her food.
Although she didn't know why Pei Muye's words seemed to imply that he was protecting her.
After dinner, Pei Muyi went to his study.
Pei Yaohai and Zhou Yusu also went out on business.
Pei Yunqing went to attend a meeting out of town and won't be back until the afternoon.
In the huge villa, only Ming Qingwan and Lin Xiyin remained.
Lin Xiyin was originally going upstairs after finishing her meal to look at some information and see if there were any suitable part-time jobs.
But Ming Qingwan stopped her: "Let's talk."
Lin Xiyin didn't think there was anything worth talking to her about.
She asked, "Is there something you need?"
Ming Qingwan said, "Tell me... about your belly."
Lin Xiyin unconsciously placed her hands on her lower abdomen.
Ming Qingwan's expression was very unpleasant: "Sit down."
Lin Xiyin had no idea what she was up to.
Furthermore, what does "Ming Qing Wan" mean?
Did she know she was pregnant?
How did she know?
Lin Xiyin sat down, staring at her: "What do you want to say?"
Ming Qingwan asked directly, "How many months?"
Lin Xiyin did not speak.
Ming Qingwan smiled and said, "You're pregnant, aren't you?"
How did you know?
Before Ming Qingwan could answer, Lin Xiyin recalled the events of the past few days and said directly, "You guessed it, then tested me, and confirmed it."
Ming Qingwan nodded: "Why didn't you tell Muye about your pregnancy? Is it because you know he doesn't like you and doesn't want this child?"
Lin Xiyin felt that if Ming Qingwan knew about her pregnancy and it wasn't handled properly, it could very well affect her divorce from Pei Muye.
Lin Xiyin thought for a moment and then said, "To tell you the truth, Pei Muye and I are getting a divorce."
Ming Qingwan was clearly taken aback: "Really? Is this your new tactic of playing hard to get?"
“It’s not a tactic,” Lin Xiyin said. “I want to divorce him and never have anything to do with him again.”
Ming Qingwan looked at her thoughtfully: "But you're pregnant."
“If I don’t tell him, he won’t know. Besides, I didn’t plan to have this child. It’s just that it’s Chinese New Year now, so it’s inconvenient.” Lin Xiyin looked at her as well: “You won’t tell him either, will you?”
Ming Qingwan was quite surprised: "You don't want this child?"
Lin Xiyin said, "Why would I have a child with a man who is about to get a divorce?"
Ming Qingwan remained silent.
Lin Xiyin then said, "You've always wanted us to get a divorce, haven't you?"
Ming Qingwan said, "I just don't want to see Muye-ge with someone he doesn't love, it would be so painful."
“Then you won’t see it again,” Lin Xiyin said. “So, can you keep this a secret for me?”
What's in it for me?
Lin Xiyin smiled and said, "If they knew I was pregnant, not to mention Pei Muyi, even Dad... he wouldn't agree to our divorce."
Ming Qingwan suddenly spoke up: "Do you know why I married Pei Yunqing?"
Lin Xiyin didn't know.
Actually, she was acting strangely before.
Since Ming Qingwan likes Pei Muye, to be honest, even secretly being Pei Muye's mistress is better than being his sister-in-law.
Seeing Lin Xiyin's confusion, Ming Qingwan said, "You'll never know how much Brother Muye loves me."
Lin Xiyin calmly withdrew her gaze.
In the past, hearing such words would have broken her heart and caused her unbearable pain.
But now, she can laugh it off.
Ming Qingwan continued, "Back then, it was clearly me who wanted to marry Muye, but I don't know what you said to the old man that made him... force Muye to marry you."
Lin Xiyin felt wronged: "I had never even met the old man before I got married."
Ming Qingwan didn't believe it at all: "If you didn't do anything, why would Grandpa change his mind? He loves me the most, and he has always wanted me to be his granddaughter-in-law."
"I don't know," Lin Xiyin said truthfully. "But now is not the time to talk about that. Don't tell anyone that I'm pregnant."
"How do I know if you're using this to cling to Muye for life and make him take responsibility? You're still in the early stages of pregnancy. Are you waiting until your belly is bigger and you can't even have an abortion before telling him?"
“No,” Lin Xiyin said, “I want a divorce. The divorce agreement is ready. We’ll go through with the formalities after the New Year.”
"real?"
Lin Xiyin nodded: "Really."
“Pei Yunqing and I are in a marriage of convenience,” Ming Qingwan suddenly said. “We are a fake couple. He has never touched me, and he knows that the person I like is Brother Muye, so he doesn’t dare to touch me.”
Lin Xiyin frowned.
So that's how it is.
Ming Qingwan said, "Brother Muye won't let me get engaged to him, but I want to be closer to him, and I have no other choice..."
Lin Xiyin smiled.
Ming Qingwan added, "Brother Muye has always been kind to me; he will agree to whatever I do."
Lin Xiyin didn't want to listen anymore.
She said, "I don't care about those things. Just keep my affairs a secret."
“I’m telling you this not to show off. You might think it’s showing off, but the kindness Mu Ye has shown me is just part of everyday life. I just want you to know that, apart from being the eldest daughter-in-law of the Pei family, there’s nothing about you that I should envy.”
"Don't worry, I'll return this identity to you soon."
"That's good." Ming Qingwan looked at her stomach again: "I hope you keep your word, have an abortion soon, and get a divorce soon. Also, I can accompany you to the hospital."
This is because they don't trust her.
Lin Xiyin nodded: "Okay."
She said she had a miscarriage because she wanted Ming Qingwan to believe her.
When the divorce happens, she'll just leave, and Ming Qingwan probably won't bother to investigate whether she had a miscarriage.
The fact that Ming Qingwan discovered she was pregnant was an accident.
Lin Xiyin didn't want any more accidents to happen.
But sometimes, these uncontrollable factors are beyond her control.
That evening, the restaurant delivered a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner, and under Pei Yaohai's leadership, the family enjoyed a happy reunion.
However, Lin Xiyin hasn't been feeling well lately; she just wants to sleep after eating.
So while everyone else was either watching TV or making phone calls, Lin Xiyin went upstairs to rest.
She lay in bed, first sending New Year's greetings to her elders and friends, then watching the news for a while, and then becoming drowsy.
The bedroom door opened, and Pei Muye walked in.
Lin Xiyin didn't open her eyes, turned over, and turned her back to him.
Not long after, Pei Muye lay down next to her.
This man, who always goes to bed late, went to bed before nine o'clock.
Lin Xiyin's sleepiness gradually faded.
With Pei Muye by her side, she always felt somewhat uneasy.
Suddenly, Pei Muye's voice rang out from the side.
What are your plans after the divorce?
Lin Xiyin thought for a moment and replied, "I'll focus on my studies first. I have no other plans."
What about relationships?
Lin Xiyin was taken aback.
Before they were even divorced, he asked her about her future relationship plans.
Lin Xiyin smiled slightly: "Feelings? That's none of President Pei's business."
Pei Muye remained silent.
Lin Xiyin said, "The Civil Affairs Bureau will be open on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year. When would be a convenient time for you to let me see the divorce agreement?"
Unless absolutely necessary, Lin Xiyin didn't want Pei Muyi to know that she had lied to him and already signed an agreement.
Pei Muye said, "Then... let's do it on the sixth day."
"Okay, I hope President Pei keeps his word this time and doesn't make up any other excuses to delay."
Lin Xiyin didn't expect that the accident would happen so quickly.
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