Chapter 189 Another Perilous Encounter
Jian Yao was stunned.
Aren't wealthy people like them the most concerned about marrying someone of equal social standing?
He actually wanted her to have his child.
Then, Jian Yao was overjoyed and asked earnestly, "A-Jing, are you serious? You really want me to have a child for you?"
What did she think he was interested in?
Pei Jingchuan stroked her cheek, the bloodstains on his palm staining her skin. "I want a daughter. You will give birth to her next time."
What he always valued was her face, a face that looked exactly like Xie Nanzhi's.
That was true then, and it remains true now.
He cherished it, as if he could see the woman he loved most through Jian Yao.
Pei Jingchuan possessed her and bit her collarbone...
As her due date approached, Xie Nanzhi's body grew heavier and heavier. She was always sleepy and rarely went out.
Mu Lin and Tie Tou had booked a postpartum care center and the head of the hospital's obstetrics and gynecology department six months ago. As for baby supplies, Xie Nanzhi could have ten more children and still not use them all.
Xi Bei happened to be off work for the last prenatal checkup before giving birth, so she asked Zhou Mubin to accompany Xie Nanzhi to the checkup.
These two really treat Xie Nanzhi like a national treasure, especially Zhou Mubin, who is extremely overbearing, even afraid that she will catch a cold from a breeze.
Zhou Mubin helped Xie Nanzhi up and said with emotion, "It's really not easy for a woman to give birth. If my wife gives birth to my child in the future, I will pluck the moon from the sky for her."
Xibei, supporting herself on the other side, joked, "I thought you would understand how hard your mother worked, but I didn't expect you to feel sorry for that wife who hasn't even been born yet. Tsk tsk tsk, as expected, a man can never truly empathize with his mother."
Zhou Mubin retorted, "That's not right. Feeling sorry for my mom is something my dad should do. If I do it all, it makes my dad seem superfluous."
Xibei said, "I'd rather believe in ghosts than trust a lawyer's lying mouth."
Zhou Mubin said, "Personal attacks are acceptable, but occupational discrimination is not."
The two were bickering, and Xie Nanzhi just listened to the fun.
Those two are such a handful, there's just no way to deal with them.
Xie Nanzhi went for her prenatal checkup as usual, but the hospital had a rule that family members had to wait outside and could not accompany her.
Xie Nanzhi went to get a fetal heart rate monitoring test. She received the test report about 20 minutes later and was walking out, supporting her back. Just then, a pregnant woman walked in.
Seeing that the month was similar to Xie Nanzhi's, she didn't pay much attention. Suddenly, the pregnant woman's vision went black and she fell directly towards Xie Nanzhi.
Instinctively, Xie Nanzhi reached out to help.
Just as she was about to touch the pregnant woman, she suddenly saw a flash of cold metal. Xie Nanzhi's pupils dilated, and she immediately dodged to the side.
The pregnant woman with the knife sharply locked onto Xie Nanzhi, while the other pregnant women screamed in fright, and the entire obstetrics and gynecology department was thrown into chaos.
Then, the pregnant woman gripped the knife and stabbed Xie Nanzhi again. Xie Nanzhi casually threw a flowerpot at her, which hit the woman in the stomach.
The woman's fake belly fell out, and Xie Nanzhi frowned. "Who sent you?"
The woman merely sneered and continued her attack.
Driven by maternal instinct, Xie Nanzhi protected her belly, her sharp eyes fixed on the woman.
The woman attacked again, and Xie Nanzhi silently took out the small pistol she carried with her and pressed it against the woman's forehead.
“I didn’t mean to make things difficult for you. Tell me, who sent you?”
The woman frowned. "You actually have a gun."
This gun was specially found for her by Tie Tou. It's small, silent, and most importantly, has very little recoil, making it perfect for a woman.
Xie Nanzhi wouldn't have taken it out so easily if her life hadn't been threatened.
Xie Nanzhi's hands were steady, not at all like someone handling a gun for the first time. "Otherwise what? Are you waiting for me to get killed?"
Seeing this, the woman did not insist.
He casually tossed the dagger aside and turned to leave with an air of nonchalance.
Such an incident would surely alarm the police. Xie Nanzhi told them what had just happened, but she didn't say why the woman had suddenly left.
As Zhou Mubin left the hospital, he was terrified, his voice shrill and livid, "How are my godson and goddaughter? Were they frightened?"
Hearing Zhou Mubin's voice, Xie Nanzhi glanced at him speechlessly, "I don't know if they were frightened, I only know that I was frightened by you."
Xibei kicked him away in disgust, "Get out of here, Eunuch Zhou."
Xie Nanzhi covered her mouth and laughed, but thinking about what had just happened, although it was a close call, she was still scared.
Joking aside, it's time to be serious. Xibei asked, "Nanzhi, who do you think it could be?"
Even without asking, Xie Nanzhi could guess who was behind it.
Xie Nanzhi stroked her swollen belly, "Besides him, I can't think of anyone else."
As for this "him", Xibei and Zhou Mubin knew it perfectly well.
The two exchanged a glance, and Zhou Mubin said seriously, "I never expected that scumbag would fake his death and then transform himself into the heir of the Wei family, the richest family in the world."
Xibei: "Is that bastard born in the Year of the Cat? How could he escape unscathed? It makes me so angry."
Xie Nanzhi's face was grim, her deep black eyes revealing a ruthless intent. "Perhaps it's his fate, but I won't let it go so easily. No matter who he is or what his status is, I will make him pay the price."
Xie Nanzhi didn't intend to delve into the details of this incident, after all, the nature of her gun was unclear.
Moreover, with Pei Jingchuan's current strength, escaping would be far too easy. It's very likely that even after expending a lot of effort, they wouldn't even be able to scratch him.
Moreover, Xie Nanzhi's focus now is on her children.
——
This incident was a close call, but it made Xie Nanzhi even more cautious.
Pei Jingchuan could no longer sit still and was preparing to take action against her child.
Even if a child is born safely, raising them to adulthood safely is the most difficult thing.
Upon learning of this, Mu Lin took it very seriously and doubled the number of people responsible for protecting Xie Nanzhi.
That day, Xie Yuanyang suddenly called her. Something had happened at the gallery, and Xie Nanzhi had to step in to resolve it.
With her due date fast approaching, it was a crucial time, and Mulin and Tietou dared not carry anything with them. They had been staying in the port city recently, not going anywhere, and guarding her every step of the way.
Tie Tou was in charge of driving, and they arrived at the gallery in about ten minutes.
Xie Nanzhi was wearing flat shoes and had one hand on her lower back, but she walked very fast. As soon as she entered the door, she was surrounded by people.
Those who had been blocking Xie Yuanyang swarmed over and surrounded Xie Nanzhi completely.
Iron Head stood in front, looking fierce and menacing. "Everyone, get back. If anyone takes another step forward, don't blame me for being impolite."
Iron Head's fierce expression and those words truly frightened these people.
The man in the lead questioned, "Zhao Tiesheng's academic credentials are fake, and all his paintings are by his wife. When your gallery signs a contract with an artist, don't you even investigate the most basic information?"
Xie Nanzhi remained calm under pressure, her gaze serene. "Regarding this matter, our gallery will reserve its opinion for now. If the rumors are true, our gallery will not tolerate it. If it is a deliberate attempt to target us, we will certainly use legal means to protect our rights. So please wait patiently; the public relations department will handle everything for everyone..."
Suddenly, Xie Nanzhi paused, her gaze turning towards the doorway.
That man.
That face that haunts my dreams...
Her pupils dilated suddenly, and she chased after him almost uncontrollably.
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