Chapter 5 Discovering the Adultery
Xie Xiyan looked in Xie Nanzhi's direction. The sight of her standing there all alone was truly pleasing to the eye.
Xie Xiyan giggled, "Mom, brother, don't just focus on me, Nanzhi is still over there."
Xie Nanzhi?
Pei Jingchuan, who had already sat down, then remembered her.
Looking at her with a deep gaze, Pei Jingchuan's brows furrowed. He hadn't noticed at the door earlier, but now he realized that her outfit today made him... uncomfortable.
Blue jeans, a simple white short-sleeved shirt.
She didn't wear any of the Chinese-style dresses he bought for her?
The unpleasantness had already begun at the door, and now, a surge of anger rose within Pei Jingchuan. "Nanzhi, come here."
Xie Nanzhi stood still, "Is there something you need?"
Is this a protest against him?
In Pei Jingchuan's memory, Xie Nanzhi was not exactly a people-pleasing person, but she was still very good at putting on a good show.
Did she take the wrong medicine today?
Seeing that she had no intention of coming over, Xie Yuanyang sneered, "Jingchuan, don't mind her. She's just spoiled rotten. Does she really think she's the eldest daughter of the Xie family? She should take a good look in the mirror. She's a little wretched child born to a nanny. If it weren't for our Xie family, she'd probably be shoveling manure in some latrine right now."
Little punk?
Xie Nanzhi gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her heart suddenly clenching with pain.
Before Xie Xiyan appeared, Xie Yuanyang was the brother who loved her the most.
Xie Nanzhi had always relied on him.
When Xie Yuanyang was ten years old, he fell into the water. Eight-year-old Xie Nanzhi managed to drag him ashore in the dead of winter. Xie Yuanyang survived, but Xie Nanzhi fell seriously ill and almost died.
She still remembers what little Xie Yuanyang said: "I, Xie Yuanyang, swear that I will take care of Xie Nanzhi for the rest of my life. If anyone dares to bully my precious little sister, I will wipe out their whole family."
Does her dear brother still remember his promise?
Xie Xiyan was secretly pleased, but on the surface she appeared innocent and kind, "Brother, don't say that. Nanzhi is also a victim. What her mother did cannot be blamed on her."
Xie Yuanyang snorted, "Xi Yan, you're just too kind, that's why she always bullies you."
This is a tactic Xie Xiyan often uses. She always likes to show her innocence and kindness in front of everyone, indirectly making Xie Nanzhi appear as a vicious, jealous, and wicked heiress.
After all these years, aren't you tired of this trick yet?
Xie Nanzhi's eyes were cold and deep. "Young Master Xie is a pillar of the nation. Don't you feel ashamed to say such things as 'little scoundrel' from your mouth?"
After saying that, Xie Nanzhi turned and walked upstairs.
Xie Yuanyang was furious. "Her, Xie Nanzhi, you stop right there..."
Xie Nanzhi ignored it.
Seeing this, Madam Xie said with dissatisfaction, "Alright, you've known her for a long time. She's just like her mother, an ungrateful wretch. Why bother arguing with her?"
The voice was very loud, probably spoken intentionally to her.
Xie Nanzhi twitched the corners of her mouth and gave a self-deprecating smile.
Xie Nanzhi went upstairs to a bedroom and gently knocked on the door. "Grandmother, it's me."
From behind a door came Grandma Xie's voice, "It's Nanzhi, come in quickly."
In the Xie family, only Old Madam Xie would treat her kindly.
Xie Nanzhi rarely had such a relaxed moment. She groped her way over and sat down on the edge of the bed. "Grandmother, are you feeling better? How was the medicine I gave you last time?"
Grandma Xie took her hand, her face kind and gentle. "You're feeling much better. You haven't had any relapses lately. I must say, the medicine you gave me is even better than what the doctor prescribed. But there's no name on the bottle. Nanzhi, where did you get this medicine?"
These medicines were specially developed by Xie Nanzhi and Toxibe for Mrs. Xie, so naturally they had no name or manufacturer.
Speaking of which, the biggest challenge Xibei, a pharmacology genius, has faced throughout her career has been Xie Nanzhi's eyes. Xibei developed many effective medicines for her, but for three whole years, there was absolutely no effect.
Now she realizes that it wasn't that it had no effect, but that she simply didn't have a cornea, so even taking elixirs wouldn't help.
Xie Nanzhi smiled. "A friend."
Grandma Xie felt sorry for her from the bottom of her heart. She ruffled her long hair and said, "Our Nanzhi is really amazing. If it weren't for these eyes, she would have become a great painter long ago. Oh, my poor granddaughter, she has really suffered."
Her fingers tightened, and her heart ached, but it was fleeting. "It's alright, I'll get better eventually, it's just a matter of time."
Grandma Xie didn't say it, but her eyes were full of regret.
Xie Nanzhi had a talent for painting since she was a child. She won an international award at the age of seven. Before she even graduated from elementary school, a top painter wanted to take her as his apprentice. However, when Xie Xiyan was brought back, she would compete with her in everything, including painting.
To prevent their biological daughter from being outdone, the Xie family forcibly smashed her easel, and Xie Yuanyang even threatened to break her hand if he saw her painting again.
Later, she went blind and could no longer see the vibrant colors.
After exchanging a few more words with Grandma Xie, she prepared to leave. Her grandmother was unwell and needed to rest quietly, so she didn't want to disturb her for too long.
Before leaving, Xie Nanzhi said to her grandmother with reluctance, "Grandma, you must take good care of yourself. Remember to eat on time and take your medicine on time. The special medicine I brought for you this time is a year's supply, so you shouldn't run out for a while."
Grandmother asked with a smile, "It's not like we'll never see each other again, why are you sending so much over at once? You silly girl, anyone who didn't know better would think you don't want your grandma anymore."
Xie Nanzhi was heartbroken.
I really wanted to tell my grandmother that this trip was to say goodbye to her.
But no matter what, he couldn't bring himself to say it.
With her eyes misty, Xie Nanzhi forced back her tears and said with a smile, "How could that be? Nanzhi will always want Grandmother. You are the person I love the most."
...
Xie Nanzhi gently closed the door, intending to find a quiet place to stay for a while.
Suddenly, she stopped as she passed a door.
That was a woman's soft moan.
The soft moans that belonged to Xie Xiyan.
"Jingchuan~"
Upon hearing this, Xie Nanzhi swayed violently.
Are people now so open about having affairs?
Pei Jingchuan, are you in such a hurry?
Okay, very good.
Xie Nanzhi tried to calm herself down and quietly turned on the recording function.
On the day of the divorce, these will be the best evidence.
Xie Xiyan, who was in the bedroom, saw all of this clearly through the crack in the door. She smiled contentedly with a smirk on her lips.
At the same time, Pei Jingchuan regained his senses and pushed Xie Xiyan away.
Xie Nanzhi had already left silently.
Pei Jingchuan, panting heavily, with lipstick still smeared on his lips, said, "Xi Yan, we both have families now. We shouldn't do such immoral things."
Xie Xiyan wore a champagne-colored cheongsam, which accentuated her sexy and charming waistline, but her face showed disappointment. "I'm sorry, Jingchuan, I don't know what's wrong with me. Maybe it's because I've been having relationship problems lately. Don't worry, I won't do anything presumptuous again, and I won't let Nanzhi see anything. I'll go out now."
After saying that, Xie Xiyan turned and left.
Pei Jingchuan frowned, his face dark.
He didn't like Xie Nanzhi, but since he had chosen her, he never thought about divorcing her, let alone betraying the marriage.
What's more, Xie Nanzhi is pregnant with his child. The thought of becoming a father in nine months softened Pei Jingchuan's heart.
Xie Nanzhi hurriedly walked downstairs, and when she reached the corner on the second floor, she was grabbed by someone.
"Xie Nanzhi, is it nice to listen to?"
"When your husband is in my bed, he loves to hear me call him that. He can't stop every time."
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