Chapter 22 An Unexpected Encounter with Pei Jingchuan's New Love
Twenty-five years ago, Wang Shufen worked as a maid in the Xie family. Coincidentally, she and Luo Meijuan became pregnant at almost the same time and gave birth on the same day.
After giving birth, Wang Shufen suddenly disappeared without a trace, and all her contact information was unavailable.
Of course, no one knew that Wang Shufen had already switched the two children.
As for Wang Shufen's disappearance, the Xie family didn't take it seriously. She was just a maid, not worth their time.
It wasn't until Xie Nanzhi was eighteen and needed a blood transfusion that they learned she had the rare Rh-negative blood type. But Luo Meijuan and her husband both had normal blood types, so how could they have a child with Rh-negative blood?
Luo Meijuan and Xie Nanzhi underwent a paternity test, which revealed that they were not related by blood. Only then did the Xie family realize that Xie Nanzhi was not their child at all.
Soon after, Luo Meijuan found Xie Xiyan, who had been switched at birth, and Wang Shufen was also arrested and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Xie Nanzhi still remembers that if it weren't for her grandmother's strong protection, she would have been kicked out by Luo Meijuan long ago. Even so, every day she spent in the Xie family afterward felt like walking on thin ice.
Over the years, Xie Nanzhi had considered letting go of her past, but she could never convince herself to forgive Wang Shufen.
Back then, driven by her own selfish desires, Wang Shufen replaced her and Xie Xiyan's lives. Regardless of her motives, wrong is wrong.
This is why, even though the Xie family treated her badly, she never considered becoming their enemy.
She could choose not to confront the Xie family, but the car accident orchestrated by Xie Xiyan and her collusion with Pei Jingchuan to steal her corneas was a debt she couldn't forget.
Xie Nanzhi did not answer Zhou Mubin's question; perhaps only time will tell.
Xie Nanzhi changed the subject, "Old Zhou, actually, I came back this time not just for her, I also want you to help me find my biological father."
Zhou Mubin countered, "Biological father?"
Xie Nanzhi nodded. "Yes, I've looked into Wang Shufen's past. She's never had a boyfriend, or even a male friend. She came directly from her hometown to Hong Kong to work as a maid at the Xie family's house, and soon after, she got pregnant."
"So you suspect that your biological father once appeared in the Xie family?"
Xie Nanzhi replied firmly, "Yes."
Zhou Mubin looked at Xie Nanzhi and tentatively asked, "Why don't you go and ask Auntie yourself?"
Xie Nanzhi frowned, her gaze unconsciously shifting to one side, her voice naturally lowering, "If she wanted to say something, she should have told me when she was arrested back then. Besides..." She hadn't figured out how to face her yet.
Zhou Mubin understood her concerns and didn't say anything more.
Just then, a quarrel broke out outside the door.
The woman's arrogance could be felt even through the door: "If you don't tell me, then I'll have to search for each private room one by one."
The manager looked embarrassed. "Madam, how could you do this? If you want to know, you can simply call and ask. But you can't disturb other customers' dining."
Although the woman's tone was calm, her attitude was undeniably arrogant: "So what if I bothered you?"
The woman, dressed in designer clothes, exuded an air of superiority. "I am Pei Jingchuan's woman. Do you think these people would dare to offend President Pei?"
Why isn't Pei Jingchuan answering her calls? She clearly saw his car downstairs; he must be here.
He hasn't been paying much attention to her these past two days. Could it be that he's gotten tired of her?
No, she absolutely cannot let that happen.
Xie Nanzhi could hear their conversation clearly, even though they were separated by just a door.
So quickly, Pei Jingchuan already has a new love interest.
Isn't Xie Xiyan his favorite?
He was willing to hurt innocent people for her sake, and he was willing to sacrifice his own happiness to fulfill her wishes.
I thought his unwavering love was so precious, but it turns out it's nothing special.
A hint of disdainful mockery appeared on Xie Nanzhi's lips.
Seeing that she remained calm, Zhou Mubin wasn't so worried anymore. "After Pei Jingchuan woke up a few days ago, he took a fancy to the nurse who was taking care of him. But I just don't understand, Pei Jingchuan is about to go bankrupt, what right does she have to be so arrogant?"
Xie Nanzhi sipped her tea elegantly, the rich fragrance of osmanthus mingling with the delicate aroma of fruit. She parted her thin lips slightly and said, "Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. For ordinary people, even if Pei Jingchuan goes bankrupt, it's still a height she can never reach in her lifetime."
As husband and wife, Xie Nanzhi knew a little about his background. Although Pei Jingchuan's public businesses were declining, his shady ventures were the foundation of his livelihood.
Three years ago, Pei Jingchuan and Xie Xiyan colluded with her and caused her harm. Now that her eyes have recovered and she has gained fame and fortune, she naturally wants to settle accounts with them one by one.
First, Xie Nanzhi needs to find the ledger he once mentioned. Once she gathers more evidence, combined with what she did to him three years ago, Xie Nanzhi intends to make him spend the rest of his life in prison repenting.
Zhou Mubin scoffed, "What good stuff can you find looking for treasure in a trash can?"
Xie Nanzhi's smile carried a hint of sarcasm. "Isn't the country calling for energy conservation and environmental protection? I suppose it's for the recycling and reuse of waste. By the way, give me Xie Xiyan's painting as her contact information later. I'm going to see her tomorrow."
"She's a tough nut to crack, she won't listen to reason, she'll keep you busy for a while."
Outside the door, seeing that the manager was not giving her a clear answer, the woman decided to give him a hard time and casually pushed open the door to a private room.
And this door led to the private room where Xie Nanzhi was.
Zhou Mubin was taken aback, staring at the uninvited guest outside the door, his brows furrowed. "Manager, what does this mean?"
The manager was caught off guard, thinking she was just joking. He didn't expect the woman to be serious. The manager hurriedly apologized, "Sir, Madam, I'm so sorry to have disturbed your meal. We'll give you a member price for this order."
Upon hearing this, Xie Nanzhi, who had her back to the woman, slowly turned around and paused when she saw the woman's face.
The woman in front of her looked at least 70% like her.
At this moment, Zhou Mubin walked to Xie Nanzhi's side and chuckled softly, "I finally know what it means to be a perfect match. Pei Jingchuan is quite something. He didn't know how to cherish the real person when she was around, but now that she's gone, he's found a substitute to pretend to be affectionate. Tsk tsk tsk, so disgusting."
Xie Nanzhi didn't know what to say.
Pei Jingchuan must be seriously mentally ill. Did he do this just to disgust her?
It would be better to give three years of feelings to a dog than to give them to him.
The woman originally wanted to teach the manager a lesson and force him to tell her which private room Pei Jingchuan was in, but the moment she met Xie Nanzhi's gaze, she was so surprised that she stood there, forgetting all about making a scene.
"May I have your name?"
Xie Nanzhi smiled slightly, glanced at her indifferently, and did not answer.
Xie Nanzhi only felt that the woman in front of her was a pitiful clown, and she had nothing to say to her except for pity.
Then, Xie Nanzhi looked at the manager and said, "We've finished eating. Let someone come and clean up."
Instead of being made things difficult, the manager gave her a grateful look. "Thank you, thank you so much for your understanding."
Xie Nanzhi nodded.
Suddenly, Zhou Mubin's phone rang. After reading the message, he looked anxious. "Nanzhi, something happened to my client. I have to go there immediately. I can't see you off."
Xie Nanzhi said, "It's alright, you go ahead and do your work. I'll just call a car to go back."
It was clear that Zhou Mubin was really anxious; after explaining, he ran away without looking back.
Then, the woman from before, unwilling to give up, chased after Xie Nanzhi and blocked her way, demanding, "Who exactly are you?"
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