Tears finally welled up in her eyes.
She opened her phone.
On the screen was a long message from Lin Ruan.
Besides the photo of him touching his belly, there was also a text:
“Ms. Shang, I didn’t want to bother you, but I’m pregnant. It’s Lu Rang’s child. It happened that night at the law firm when he got drunk and I took him home to rest. He might not remember it. I know this is cruel to you, but the child is innocent. As a mother, I think you can understand me.”
Shang Wu stared intently at that passage of text.
Every child...
The pain of losing her child came crashing down on her again like a tidal wave.
At this moment, another woman is using her so-called child to demonstrate.
But Shangwu is Shangwu after all.
It is a merchant who can manage the dock business.
After the immense emotional shock, her rationality began to forcefully return.
Lu Rang has a severe alcohol allergy.
It's impossible for someone to be so drunk as to lose consciousness and have sex.
unless……
She immediately picked up her phone and dialed Lin Ruan's number.
The call was answered almost instantly.
Lin Ruan's cheerful voice came from the other end of the line.
"Miss Shang? You've figured it out so quickly?"
Shang Wu's voice was cold and devoid of any warmth.
"Lin Ruan, you should at least prepare a draft before lying."
"First, Lu Rang is allergic to alcohol and will never get drunk. Even if he did, he wouldn't be interested in you."
“Third,” Shang Wu paused, her tone becoming even more stern, “you have a stable boyfriend. Think carefully about whose child this is.”
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.
Immediately, Lin Ruan's laughter grew even more triumphant, even carrying a hint of malice.
"Miss Shang is indeed amazing, but whether you believe it or not is not important."
"The important question is, does Lu Rang believe it? Does the Lu family believe it?"
"Alcohol allergy? Ha, only I know whether he was really drunk that night."
"As for my boyfriend? I broke up with him a long time ago. Now, the father of the child in my belly is Lu Rang."
You don't believe me?
Lin Ruan's voice was full of provocation.
"It's okay, we can wait."
"Wait three months, when the child is old enough, to do genetic testing."
"Won't the truth come out then?"
"I just don't know if you and Lu Rang can afford to wait these three months?"
After saying that, Lin Ruan hung up the phone.
I could hear the busy tone on the phone.
Shang Wu's mind was in complete turmoil.
Lin Ruan's threats coiled around her like a venomous snake.
Genetic testing?
She dared to mention genetic testing, could it be...?
No, that's impossible.
Lu Rang wouldn't do that.
But what if?
What if something unexpected really happened that night?
That "what if" thought, like a seed, quickly took root and sprouted in her heart.
The trust that had just been rebuilt in Lu Rang was now crumbling in an instant.
Outside the door.
Lu Rang did not leave.
He slumped down on the sofa in the living room.
He had no idea what was happening.
Knowing only a random photo and some random information ruined the turning point he had worked so hard to achieve.
The next morning.
Lu Zheng, leaning on his cane, came to the small living room.
He saw the dejected figure on the sofa with wrinkled clothes, and then looked at Shang Wu's still tightly closed door.
Lu Zheng's shrewd gaze swept over Lu Rang.
What did you do wrong this time?
Lu Rang raised his head, his eyes bloodshot.
"I really don't know anything this time."
"It was just a crazy woman who posted a weird photo. I've already blocked her."
“Ah Wu wouldn’t listen to my explanation at all.”
Lu Zheng walked to the gate of Shangwu and knocked gently.
"Xiao Wu, it's me."
There was no response from inside.
A deathly silence.
Lu Zheng remained silent for a moment, then turned to Lu Rang.
"You should go back first."
"Give her some peace and quiet."
"I'll keep an eye on things here for now."
Lu Rang wanted to say something more.
But looking into Lu Zheng's unquestionable eyes, and then at the door that would never be opened for him.
He could only lower his head in anguish.
"good."
He stood up and left the old house with heavy steps.
I got into the car.
Lu Rang's anger and frustration reached their peak.
He took out his phone.
Sure enough, another message came from a new number.
Just one sentence:
"Attorney Lu, are you still blocking me now?"
This was followed by a provocative smiley face emoji.
Lu Rang's eyes instantly turned icy and terrifying.
He dialed that number directly.
The call was connected.
He practically spat out those words through gritted teeth:
"Lin Ruan".
"I don't care what tricks you're trying to pull."
"Appear before me immediately, right now."
"Explain it to me in person."
"Otherwise, I'll make sure you and the people behind you suffer the consequences."
The Yu family.
The atmosphere plummeted to freezing point.
Lin Ruan sat opposite Lu Rang, her posture relaxed.
She stroked her lower abdomen, which showed no signs of pregnancy.
"Attorney Lu, why did you call me here in such a hurry? Have you thought it through?"
Lu Rang's gaze was like a poisoned knife.
What exactly do you want?
Lin Ruan smiled, with a smug and confident air about her.
Wasn't I clear enough?
"I am pregnant."
"It's yours."
Lu Rang slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly.
"Nonsense!"
Lin Ruan was startled, but quickly regained her composure.
"Whether it's nonsense or not, time will tell."
"Three months."
"When the child is old enough, a paternity test can be done."
"The truth will then come out."
She looked at Lu Rang, her eyes full of calculation.
"Attorney Lu, don't worry."
"I'm not here to break you and Miss Shang up."
I'm not interested in you.
"I'm only interested in money."
She paused, then spoke slowly and deliberately.
"If the test results confirm that the child is indeed yours."
"I need some money."
"A large sum of money."
"Then, I will immediately knock him out and disappear completely."
Lu Rang was so angry that he trembled all over.
"Don't even think about it!"
Lin Ruan, however, was not afraid at all.
"Attorney Lu, why get angry?"
"Isn't spending money to avoid trouble what you wealthy families are best at?"
"Or would you rather Miss Shang spend these three long months filled with suspicion and disgust towards you?"
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