Chapter 276 Discovering a Secret, Harboring Malicious Intent
These words were spoken in a very tactful way, but for Su Xier and Jiang Shiyuan, they were like a bolt from the blue, a death sentence!
"Doctor, if my friend doesn't want this baby, she's still young. Does that mean she'll never have another chance to get pregnant?" Jiang Shiyuan persisted, asking again and again.
The doctor shook his head helplessly. "Her uterus, even with just one abortion, carries the risk of lifelong infertility. I can't say for sure, but the chances of her getting pregnant again will decrease by 80%. So, my personal advice is to keep the baby."
If Ms. Su is unsure, why not discuss it with her family and the child's father? She must consider it carefully!
After leaving the consultation room, Su Xier felt weak and cold all over. She sat blankly on a chair in the corridor, while Jiang Shiyuan stayed by her best friend's side without leaving her for a moment.
"Xi'er, child, let's keep it."
Jiang Shiyuan gently put his arm around Su Xier's shoulder and pulled her into his arms, giving her a warm and firm support. "Abortion is too harmful to your body. You have been by Shen Zhantang's side all these years, and you have suffered countless injuries, big and small. You look healthy, but your body is actually already depleted. If you add this, I am really afraid that you will not be able to handle it."
She never mentioned that she might never be able to be a mother again, for fear of hurting her feelings again.
Feeling cared for, Su Xier suddenly felt a lump in her throat and her eyes reddened.
"But this child... really shouldn't have come."
"Why shouldn't we? It's not like we can't afford to raise you! Not only can we afford to raise you, but I can also help you grow up healthy and happy."
Jiang Shiyuan saw through her worries, her eyes were firm and sincere, as if the child was hers. "If Shen Zhantang doesn't acknowledge this child, I will. What does it matter if the child doesn't have a father? He has two mothers and will be very happy."
“Shiyuan, I’m scared…” Finally, Su Xi’er couldn’t hold back anymore and leaned into her arms, crying.
Jiang Shiyuan patted her trembling back, his throat tightening, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. I told you, no matter how big the difficulties are, I will always be by your side and face them with you."
"If... Shen Zhantang knew I was pregnant with his child, he would definitely make me have an abortion."
Su Xier had been under immense psychological pressure recently, and finally couldn't hold back any longer. She spoke her mind, "Shiyuan, I love children... I want to keep this child."
But Shen Zhantang wouldn't agree, and the Shen family... certainly wouldn't tolerate it.
"Whether they agree or not, your uterus is your own. No one can control or dominate you. You are in charge of your own body. If you want to keep it, I will do everything in my power to save it for you."
Jiang Shiyuan held her cold hand tightly. "If you're worried that the Shen family will find out about this and it will be bad for you, then find a reason to resign from Shen Zhantang's job. Then you can stay at my house to rest and prepare for childbirth, or I can send you abroad to a place where the Shen family can't find you. You don't need to worry about money at all. Just focus on giving birth to the baby."
Su Xier was extremely grateful, but remained silent.
She knew that although Shen Zhantang didn't love her and only used her as a tool to warm his bed and as a pet, it was clear that he hadn't lost interest in her yet and hadn't gotten tired of her.
He wouldn't let go, so she couldn't leave him; he'd run to the ends of the earth to bring her back.
Moreover, she also has a frail grandmother who has undergone a heart transplant and needs to be cared for. If she has the intention to leave, Shen Zhantang will control her grandmother and manipulate her, and may even cut off her grandmother's imported medicine and the long-term treatment and care from top doctors.
Her maternal grandmother was her biggest weakness; otherwise, she would have left Shen Zhantang long ago and wouldn't have waited until now without any backbone.
She sighed heavily, "Let me think about the child's matter some more."
And just then, on the other side of the corridor—
In the consultation room, Shen Yunlang, the young and charming heiress of the Shen family, walked out wearing sunglasses that covered most of her face and dressed in high-end designer clothes, looking around curiously.
Although she has lived abroad for many years and hasn't returned to Beijing for a long time, not many people know her except for acquaintances in her circle.
But a young girl secretly visiting a gynecologist is still afraid of being discovered; deep down, she feels it's an extremely shameful thing.
She plans to make a high-profile appearance in Beijing, and may even become the mistress of the Fu family in the future. If this gets out, and the Fu family thinks there's something wrong with her, wouldn't that become a stumbling block on her path to marrying into a wealthy family?
"Second Miss, how is the situation?" Assistant Ge hurriedly came forward and asked with concern.
This person was a trusted confidant of Madam Shen, who had watched Shen Yunlang grow up since childhood, so his loyalty goes without saying.
"There's nothing too serious, but you still need to take medication to regulate your body."
Shen Yunlang pouted, annoyed. "Everything else is fine, but you absolutely cannot drink alcohol while taking the medication. Not drinking is practically killing me!"
Assistant Ge smiled wryly, "Second Miss, for your health's sake, you should obediently follow the doctor's orders. Madam has really worried herself sick over you. What if your health isn't properly restored, and it affects your fertility in the future? What if you really do marry into the Fu family in the future..."
Shen Yunlang looked annoyed. "Ugh, fine, fine, I'll eat, okay? I'm so tired of hearing all that nagging every day!"
During her years studying in country Y, she was quite promiscuous in the circles of wealthy young men. At the same time, she had three boyfriends, both from abroad and China, and she had relationships with all of them. Sometimes, they even had threesomes.
For a period of time, Shen Yunlang wondered if she had a sex addiction; if she didn't have sex for two days, she would feel uncomfortable all over.
In just three years, she had two abortions. She took more birth control pills than vitamins.
Over time, she ruined her health, and her medical expenses alone amounted to tens of thousands of yuan every month. It was only with great difficulty that her condition improved. It was only thanks to the good fortune of the Shen family's ancestors that she did not contract AIDS.
Shen Dong was unaware that his daughter's private life was incredibly chaotic, and Shen Zhantang, who always thought his younger sister was pure and lovely, was naturally also unaware.
But Madam Shen was well aware of the dangers of her daughter's illicit relationships spreading, so she hurriedly brought her daughter to China and kept her under her watchful eye before she felt at ease.
Otherwise, if we continue to indulge her behavior, even if she is a daughter of the Shen family, she will never be able to get married in this lifetime!
Just as the master and servant were about to leave, Shen Yunlang's gaze suddenly stopped:
"Assistant Ge, look over there, isn't that woman... the vixen my brother keeps around?!"
Assistant Ge looked over and nodded quickly, "Yes, it is indeed Miss Su Xier who is by President Shen's side."
"Miss?"
Shen Yunlang's eyes flashed with resentment, "She's just a shameless woman who seduces men, what kind of lady are you?"
Assistant Ge was drenched in sweat. "I'm sorry, Miss Ge."
Shen Yunlang looked at Jiang Shiyuan beside Su Xier, at that beautiful face that would make any woman envious, and asked in an annoyed tone:
"Who is that woman next to Su Huli? They seem to get along very well. Can such a lowly person even have friends?"
Assistant Ge stared at Jiang Shiyuan, pondered for a moment, and then his eyes suddenly lit up:
"I remember now, she's Mrs. Xie, who's been married to Mr. Xie for five years but never shows her face in public!"
Shen Yunlang was almost speechless with shock. "She's Brother Jinghuai's wife? Are you kidding me!"
"Second Miss, it's true. Although I've never met her, Mr. Shen, his wife, and Mr. Shen attended Mr. Xie's wedding. When they came back, Mr. Shen was looking through their wedding photos, and I glanced at them. The woman in the photo was her."
Shen Yunlang's eyes darkened.
She had heard that Xie Jinghuai's wife came from a very poor background, was not a good match for him, and had a low level of education. She was a woman who had married and had children at a young age, and it was already quite an achievement for her to have graduated from university. No matter how she thought about it, she was simply not worthy of the unattainable Mr. Xie.
She was puzzled as to why Xie Jinghuai would choose such an unappealing woman when there were so many wealthy and noble young ladies in the capital.
Now that she's seen it for herself, she understands—
This face is a level above Su Xi'er's in beauty. And it possesses a more dignified beauty than Su Xi'er's delicate and alluring face.
Bright and elegant, the country is prosperous and the people are at peace.
It's definitely the kind of look that wealthy and powerful families would like.
"She's so unsophisticated and doesn't deserve Jinghuai at all. No wonder he doesn't take her seriously."
Shen Yunlang spoke with a cold disdain, arms crossed, "She actually has such a good relationship with Su Fox, ha, birds of a feather flock together."
But why is Su Huli in the gynecology department? Ha, could it be that my brother ruined her?
"Assistant Ge, after they leave, find out why she came to the hospital."
After receiving some medicine to regulate her body, Jiang Shiyuan escorted Su Xier away from the hospital.
Underground parking lot.
Shen Yunlang waited for Assistant Ge in the luxury car for almost an hour before she hurriedly returned.
"Why is it so slow?"
Assistant Ge wiped his sweat. "I'm sorry, Miss, the hospital keeps all patient records strictly confidential. It took me a lot of effort to get my hands on them."
Shen Yunlang leaned forward and asked impatiently, "How is it? Did that vixen catch some kind of venereal disease?"
Assistant Ge hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
"Hey, tell me quickly! If she has any problems, I need to tell my brother right away. My brother will definitely despise that bitch when he finds out!"
"Second Miss, you need to carefully consider this matter. Should we let President Shen know?"
Assistant Ge hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice to a whisper, "Su Xi'er, she's pregnant."
"Pregnant...what?!" Shen Yunlang stared in astonishment.
“It’s absolutely true, this is her ultrasound report. She’s seven weeks pregnant.” Assistant Ge took out his phone, which showed a picture of the report, and handed it to Shen Yunlang.
Shen Yunlang stared intently at the screen, his eyes filled with a sinister, poisonous glint.
"Whose child is that in Su Fox's belly? Could it be my brother's?"
"Well... without a DNA test report, it's hard to say whether this child is Mr. Shen's."
Assistant Ge whispered, "However, Su Xier has been by President Shen's side for many years. Their work and personal lives are intertwined, so she probably hasn't had the chance to meet other men."
Forgive my bluntness, but Mr. Shen is domineering and possessive. He keeps a close eye on Miss Su; it's unlikely he'd allow her to interact with other men.
Shen Yunlang gritted his teeth. "So, you mean Su Fox's child can only be my brother's?"
"It should be...yes."
Shen Yunlang was furious. He pounded on the car window and yelled:
"Damn it! She's pregnant with my brother's child? She's carrying the Shen family's seed?! Who does she think she is?! She doesn't even deserve to be called one!"
"Now, I'm afraid that Su Xier will take advantage of the fact that she is carrying President Shen's child and use this opportunity to pressure President Shen into marrying her."
Assistant Ge said worriedly, "Mr. and Mrs. Shen have been urging President Shen to go on blind dates and arrange marriages, and to give the Shen family a grandson. Now that Su Xier is pregnant, President Shen can take advantage of the situation to marry a woman who is easy to control, thus fulfilling Mr. and Mrs. Shen's wishes. It's a win-win situation."
"Hmph, that bitch thinks she can get ahead just because she's pregnant? She can dream on!" Shen Yunlang glared with bloodshot eyes, wishing he could abort Su Xier's pregnancy himself.
“But how can you stop her? President Shen is away on a business trip these days. When she returns, she will definitely tell President Shen the good news as soon as possible.”
"I've told them, so I've told them. Being pregnant doesn't guarantee the child will be born safely, and even if it is born, who can guarantee it will grow up healthy?"
Shen Yunlang narrowed his eyes and leaned back comfortably. "Regardless of whether Su Fox is carrying my brother's child or not, this child cannot be kept!"
...
After leaving the hospital, Su Xier did not return to Tanhu Villa, but went to the supermarket to buy a lot of ingredients, and then went to visit her grandmother accompanied by Jiang Shiyuan.
In the evening, Jiang Shiyuan was busy in the kitchen alone. Su Xier originally wanted to help, but she didn't want Jiang Shiyuan to be exposed to the fumes and affect the fetus, so she forcefully pushed her out of the kitchen.
Su Xier had no choice but to go back to the living room, picking vegetables and talking to her grandmother.
Jiang Shiyuan was cooking when her phone vibrated in her pocket.
She tossed the food in the pan with one hand and caught the phone with the other, then held it to her ear.
Hello, who is this?
"Is this Jiang Shiyuan, President Jiang?" came a strange man's voice from the other end.
Jiang Shiyuan was slightly taken aback. "Yes, that's me. May I ask who you are...?"
"I am the secretary of Mr. Xiong from Yuanhang Capital."
Xiong Lin's secretary?
Jiang Shiyuan immediately turned off the range hood and politely replied, "Hello."
"Our CEO, Mr. Xiong, would like to ask: Has Mr. Jiang's company resolved its funding issues? Is there still any intention to cooperate with Yuanhang?"
Jiang Shiyuan paused, not answering directly, but probing, "Does President Xiong still have the intention to cooperate with us forever?"
"Of course!"
"Oh, last time Mr. Xiong suddenly stood me up, I thought he had changed his mind."
"No, no! Mr. Xiong had an emergency at home that caused him to cancel the appointment. He explained it to Chairman Jiang afterward, and Chairman Jiang expressed his understanding."
The secretary said apologetically, "But to be honest, Mr. Xiong also feels that he was in the wrong in this matter, so he would like to find some time to invite you to dinner and apologize to you in person."
Jiang Shiyuan's attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. "There's no need for dinner. If we can reach a cooperation agreement, I will gladly go."
"In that case, if you have time tomorrow, you can come to Xinghui Golf Course to see Mr. Xiong. We can discuss the cooperation then."
"Okay, please confirm the specific time. I will be there on time."
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