Chapter 39 Disgusting Men
"Can I get you pregnant?"
"Or did I kill your child?"
Two simple, playful sentences, seemingly a teasing joke, were actually a knife in Jiang Qingying's hand, pressing forward step by step, making Zeng Le, who was already teetering on the brink, bend like a willow branch in a strong wind.
Her features were striking, but her expression was cold and sharp. She parted her red lips slightly and asked, "Whose is it? Why are you looking for me?"
"Lu Yichuan," Zeng Le pleaded, almost begging, as if she had abandoned all her last shred of self-respect, "Can I sit down?"
Jiang Qingying loosened her arms and pointed to one side of the T-shaped sofa with her left hand.
Seeing that she was exhausted and very weak, Nan Chun couldn't bear it and went out to get her a glass of water.
Jiang Qingying remained silent, waiting for her to speak.
After drinking a glass of water, Zeng Le clenched his fists and placed them on his knees, lowered his head, and spoke in a low voice with the little strength he had left.
“About half a year ago, I got together with Lu Yichuan. Then four months ago, I found out I was three weeks pregnant. I told Lu Yichuan, and he told me to have an abortion. He said he couldn’t take responsibility for me and could only give me some money. After that, he would wipe the slate clean and we would have no relationship since.”
As she spoke, Zeng Le's tears flowed uncontrollably, but under Jiang Qingying's aura, she dared not cry out loud, and could only continue speaking with a sob in her voice: "Then I went to see his mother, and his mother said that she wanted to test the paternity to confirm that the child was Lu Yichuan's before she would make a decision. Then she took me to see a doctor, and the doctor suggested that we wait until 16 weeks to do the test. I had no choice but to wait until 16 weeks to do the paternity test."
"As a result, there was a surgical accident during the amniocentesis, and I miscarried."
In just five minutes, a clear story unfolds: a young girl meets a scumbag, loses her love and virginity, and is then framed by a vicious woman.
The story is a common melodramatic plot in TV dramas, but it comes from real life. The three people present who were listening to the story were quite knowledgeable, and it was nothing new in the circle of the wealthy.
"And the result?" Jiang Qingying asked, knowing the answer already.
Confused and disoriented, Zeng Le cried and asked, "What was the result?"
Jiang Qingying was holding a wine glass and bringing it to her lips when she heard her words. She paused for a moment, then gave a soft chuckle, "The paternity test results."
"There was no result. After my miscarriage, they took me under their care, and I didn't get any news from them." Zeng Le paused for two seconds, then widened her eyes and asked excitedly, "You don't think the child isn't Lu Yichuan's, do you? I'm not that kind of person. I just want him to take responsibility for me and give my child a father."
This little white rabbit is not only not very smart, but also has a love-struck mind.
"You being stupid doesn't mean I'm stupid."
The private room was quiet and dimly lit, with red and blue wall lamps casting intermittent light on Jiang Qingying's face. She was surrounded by the flickering light, making her difficult to see clearly and understand.
Jiang Qingying lost interest in drinking and placed the glass back on the table. The crisp sound struck Zeng Le's fragile heart. The sinister look in her eyes lessened slightly, but she still spoke coldly: "Even if Li Wanjun is determined to abort the child in your belly, she will still do this paternity test. If the child is Lu Yichuan's, the abortion will be the end of it. If not, then you wouldn't be standing here negotiating with me right now."
"You came to me simply because I am the matriarch of the Lu family and you hope I can seek justice for you. But have you forgotten that I am also a member of the Lu family, and more importantly, I am the person in charge of the Lu family? I cannot do anything that would damage the face and reputation of the Lu family."
Jiang Qingying's words hit the nail on the head. She always valued efficiency in her speech. She spoke the most realistic words and subtly cast a probing arrow.
“I know all of this, but I’m really desperate. Now, no one but you can help me.” Zeng Le’s posture was extremely humble. “When I was with Lu Yichuan before, I heard a bit about the Lu family.
Jiang Qingying smiled and asked, "Oh? What is it?"
“The Lu family is outwardly friendly but inwardly hostile. They’ve been coveting Lu Jinyuan’s position for a long time. I think my situation can at least be used as a weapon for you.” Zeng Le observed Jiang Qingying’s expression and saw that she remained completely unmoved, still acting as if she were detached from the matter. Zeng Le’s heart sank. She continued, “I don’t ask for anything. I just want to teach this vicious family a lesson. As long as you agree to help me, I’m willing to become your pawn and be at your beck and call.”
It turns out that even after killing the love-struck rabbit, it still retains some wisdom.
“I don’t like being told what to do,” Jiang Qingying said.
Zeng Le closed her eyes in despair, squeezing out a few words from her tightly pursed lips: "What do you want?"
"I don't want anything." Jiang Qingxiang was playing with an antique toy, completely absorbed in it. "I'm going to ask you a few questions, and you must answer them truthfully."
"you say."
Did Li Wanjun give you money?
“I gave it to them, but I donated it all. You can check.”
"Was any agreement signed?"
"Yes, but I know there are illegal conditions in the agreement, so the agreement is invalid. They're just trying to intimidate me."
Jiang Qingying raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised; she had underestimated her at first.
"Lu Yichuan has been punished, which means the matter has been made public. Have you considered this issue?"
Zeng Le's body trembled. Yes, the consequences would be severe. The Lu family was a prominent family, and she was a public figure in the entertainment industry. Once the matter was publicized, her career could be ruined. But if she endured it, she could still become the star who was admired and adored by everyone.
Zeng Le lowered her head and thought for only half a minute. When she looked up again, her eyes were firm and her tone was sincere: "I was misled by a scumbag and blindly trusted a poisonous woman. To be selfish, I should have said nothing, pursued nothing, and continued working and living my life. But my conscience won't allow it. I don't want another me to appear."
Jiang Qingying lowered her eyes, feeling a surge of praise and approval in her heart. "I won't listen to just a few words from you. I need time to verify your situation. As for whether I believe you or help you, I will have someone contact you. Also, no one can know that you came to see me today."
"Finally, don't cause trouble under my nose, or I'll be even more ruthless than Li Wanjun."
The second half of Jiang Qingying's statement was meant to scare her, since she couldn't be completely sure whether Zeng Le was friend or foe, and she had to participate in the matter on the premise that she wouldn't suffer any losses.
"I understand, thank you." Zeng Le bowed slightly to her.
Jiang Qingying awkwardly looked away, "No need to thank me, I didn't agree to help you."
Zeng Le was stubborn and insisted, "No matter what, I'm very grateful that you listened to me finish what I had to say."
Jiang Qingying stopped being polite and pointed to the door, "You can go now."
Zeng Le left, and only then did Nan Chun and Lin Tingwan, who had been silent, begin to discuss.
Lin Tingwan: "I was wondering why she looked so familiar. Turns out she's a celebrity."
Nan Chun nodded, "I've worked with her before."
Lin Tingwan leaned closer and asked curiously, "Is what she said believable?"
Nan Chun glanced at Lin Tingwan, then looked at Jiang Qingying, puffed out her cheeks and shook her head, "I don't have much interaction with her, so I can't say I understand her character. Besides, who doesn't have some acting skills and scheming these days?"
Lin Tingwan agreed, "Indeed, after all, the Lu family is such a big and wealthy family, who wouldn't want to get in touch with them? But without the child, she can't possibly enter the Lu family. And she didn't even want the money, just to prove herself. Looking at it this way, I think it's quite genuine."
Nan Chun also fell into deep thought and began to analyze: "She's just a young girl who just graduated from university. A small number of people in the circle know about her affair with Lu Yichuan, and I've also heard some gossip."
Jiang Qingying cast a gossipy glance at her.
Nan Chun smiled and said, "You know Lu Yichuan, he's a spoiled brat. He was just playing around with Zeng Le, and he never even admitted to having a romantic relationship. As for Zeng Le, many people said she was love-struck before, but no one said she was after status and money, because she never asked Lu Yichuan for gifts. I heard that she returned all the money and cards Lu Yichuan gave her."
Lin Tingwan sighed repeatedly, then concluded in general: "Those stinky men are disgusting."
Jiang Qingying was amused and teased her, "Well, you also have a stinky man at home."
Lin Tingwan scoffed, "But speaking of which, your second aunt is really ruthless. She can even be so cruel as to harm her own grandson."
“There isn’t a single ruthless person in the Lu family.” Jiang Qingying said weakly after a long day. “The Lu family rules forbid premarital pregnancy. There is fierce infighting within the Lu family, and Lu Yunsong’s family is relatively more powerful. How could they easily let a small star with no power or background give them a reason to talk?”
"Intrigue and backstabbing. Living like this is too tiring." Lin Tingwan clicked her tongue a few times, put her elbow on Jiang Qingying's shoulder, and said with a smile, "At first I thought the child was Lu Jinyuan's, which scared me to death."
Jiang Qingying smiled, said nothing, and looked like she was about to leave.
Lin Tingwan pulled her aside, "Hey, let me ask you a question. If the child were Lu Jinyuan's, what would you do?"
Jiang Qingying shrugged off the heavy burden on her shoulders, and before getting up to leave, she tossed out a sentence, "Castrate him."
These two words were devoid of any emotion, cold and ruthless, yet Lin Tingwan heard them as if they were the words of a devoted fan.
She's so cool and stylish.
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