Chapter 67 Did you reject me because of him?
I came back to my senses, stepped on his leather shoes and glared at him fiercely.
"Jiang Ruohe, are you having a seizure?" I said in a low voice through gritted teeth.
Jiang Ruohe took the opportunity to put his arm around my waist.
"I'm in my right mind."
"You're a psychopath."
I tried to break free, but Jiang Ruohe held me tighter.
"Mr. Jiang, is Yu Xiaowan's former best friend really your lover? I heard that your mother approved her as the daughter-in-law of the Jiang family and even gave her the Jiang family bracelet that was passed down from generation to generation."
"Yes, President Jiang, tell us about your best friend." All the reporters stood up and began to question Jiang Ruohe.
As soon as Jiang Ruohe heard the name Huang Minwei, his face turned unhappy.
"Everyone please take a seat and I will answer your questions one by one."
After the reporters sat down, Jiang Ruohe looked at everyone.
"I used to love her, but we broke up. As for the reason, it was definitely not because of Yu Xiaowan. You can ask her personally. It's not nice for me to tear someone I once loved down. I hope everyone understands."
"Okay, I've said everything I need to say. I've arranged snacks and water for everyone. Thank you."
"Then Miss Yu, will you choose to start over with President Jiang?"
It seems that those reporters are still not at ease and are pointing the finger at me.
I looked confused and glanced at Jiang Ruohe.
"Honestly, don't worry about hurting me. I'm capable enough to get you back anyway."
As for Jiang Ruohe's boasting, I just wanted to say two words to him: Dream on.
All the reporters looked at me, waiting for my answer. Based on my previous personality, I would definitely say directly that I would never accept Jiang Ruohe.
However, I know that Huang Minwei and Tian Rong must be watching this press conference. At this moment, Huang Minwei's eyes are probably about to pop out.
Who made her restless and listen to Tian Rong's advice? In the end, she was the one crying. I'm afraid Tian Rong is not very happy now.
"I can think about it."
After the reporters dispersed, Song Yan tactfully sent all the staff away. Now, only Jiang Ruohe and I were left in the venue.
I stared at him in shock, my body shaking with anger.
"Jiang Ruohe, what do you mean?"
"That's what I mean, Yu Xiaowan, I like you." Jiang Ruohe looked at me seriously.
"I also know clearly what I said. I am very sure that I like you. So, I want to pursue you again. Of course, you have the right to reject me, but I believe that over time, you will fall in love with me."
I snorted coldly and looked at Jiang Ruohe angrily.
"I tell you, I will never..."
Jiang Ruohe suddenly came closer and put his face right in front of me.
"Absolutely not what?" His voice was a little gentle, unlike the tone he usually used when talking to me, which made me forget what I was going to say for a moment.
"Yu Xiaowan, I will let you see my sincerity."
He said that he didn't want to tell me his plan for the time being, but unfortunately Huang Minwei interfered, so he had to tell me first.
I was frightened by Jiang Ruohe. His stern face suddenly became evil and kept sticking in front of my eyes, making me feel a little uncomfortable.
"I, let me tell you, the reason I just told the media about considering it was to piss off Huang Minwei. I don't have that thought at all."
As soon as I finished speaking, I stepped back repeatedly, but I didn't pay attention to the stairs behind me. I screamed and leaned back. Fortunately, Jiang Ruohe put his arm around my waist and pulled me up to the first floor, letting my body press against his chest.
"Boom boom." My heart was beating wildly. I glared at Jiang Ruohe and quickly pushed him away.
"Anyway, I won't accept anyone who has hurt me before. Don't dream."
A complicated look flashed across Jiang Ruohe's eyes. He looked up at me and let go of my waist.
"Why are you so excited? I was just teasing you. Don't think too much. I have to say this in front of the media. Otherwise, if this continues, it will not only affect you and me, but also the Jiang family."
Jiang Ruohe's sudden change of heart left me stunned for a moment, but I quickly understood what was happening and said that was fine. I didn't know why, but I felt a little uncomfortable and also a little relieved that I didn't believe what he said just now.
Jiang Ruohe took out his cell phone and made a call.
"Song Yan, release that recording of Liu Xu to the media. Since she won't live in peace, I won't let her live in peace either."
I looked at Jiang Ruohe.
"Are you going a little too far?"
If all the media attacked Huang Minwei, wouldn't she, a girl, be able to bear it? Moreover, Jiang Ruohe had just said in front of the media that he would not attack Huang Minwei.
Jiang Ruohe looked at me and said that I was still speaking for Huang Minwei at this time.
"But if we hadn't been drugged that time, she wouldn't have become like this out of hatred."
After all, I owed Huang Minwei first. Although we are now enemies, whenever I think of that night, there is a pain in my heart. After all, she and I have been friends for four years and we have good memories of each other.
Jiang Ruohe snorted coldly.
"I am actually somewhat grateful to the person who drugged me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have seen her face in time, or I would have been kept in the dark my whole life."
Speaking of the person who drugged me, I felt a little puzzled. I was wondering who the person was who made Jiang Ruohe and I be together, and what his purpose was. Was it because he hated me and wanted me to live a miserable life, or was there some other reason?
I opened my eyes wide, wondering if this person was Tian Rong. Because she hated me and disliked me, she deliberately did this at that time to make Huang Minwei hate me and Jiang Ruohe dislike me, and then conspire with Huang Minwei to deal with me.
Thinking about it this way, I think it is very likely that it is Tian Rong.
Jiang Ruohe looked at me and said that now that he thought about it, he should investigate the person who drugged me to find out what his purpose was.
He called Song Yan again and asked him not to spread Huang Minwei's scandal, because if he did, he would be the one to be embarrassed.
"Let's go, I'll treat you to lunch." Jiang Ruohe looked at the time, looked up and said to me.
Just then, my cell phone vibrated. It was another text message from Huang Minwei.
"Yu Xiaowan, you will not die well."
I sighed deeply and felt that I really shouldn't feel sorry for her. In her love with Jiang Ruohe, it was obviously her who deceived Jiang Ruohe first. First, she had sex with him, then she had an underground relationship with Liu Xu for a year, and she was pregnant with Liu Xu's child. She wanted to put the blame on Jiang Ruohe, and then she had a one-night stand with Gu Bei. When Jiang Ruohe was hurt, she immediately came to the Jiang family to ask for property.
She is clearly a deceiver, but she thinks of herself as a victim and acts like a white lotus.
Not wanting to pay attention to her, I put my phone on the bun. I felt hungry, so I agreed to Jiang Ruohe.
Jiang Ruohe led me out of the conference room, and I found many Jiang's employees in the corridor who had come to watch the excitement. They all looked at me, huddled behind Jiang Ruohe. Some were envious, some were jealous, and all sorts of other looks were on my face.
Jiang Ruohe stopped and glared at them. Within a few seconds, everyone ran away except Song Yan.
Jiang Ruohe glanced at Song Yan.
"There's no bonus this month."
"Mr. Jiang, I asked them not to come, but they couldn't resist their curiosity. No matter what I said, they refused to leave. It's none of my business." Song Yan looked miserable.
"Song Yan, my mother is in need of an assistant. Do you want me to talk to grandpa?"
Song Yan immediately shut up and followed Jiang Ruohe. When he was taking Jiang Ruohe and me out of Jiang's company, Song Yan whispered to Jiang Ruohe, "Are we really done with the cooperation in North City?"
"Um."
Jiang Ruohe opened the car door and let me get in.
He found a restaurant and ordered some food.
"Grandpa came back last night and cried when he found out you were gone. Then he scolded me for at least half an hour."
I told Jiang Ruohe that I would go back to see grandpa when I have time.
I glanced at Jiang Ruohe. Although I was divorced from him, we were at least still friends, and we got along pretty well.
Halfway through the meal, Tian Rong called. I apologized to Jiang Ruohe. I took the phone, walked to the corridor, and answered it.
"Wow, Xiaowan, I just saw the news. Jiang Ruohe said he wanted to win you back. Is that true?"
"I'm so happy for you, sister."
I didn't tell Tian Rong that what Jiang Ruohe said in front of the media was just a public relations tactic, so I just kept silent.
"By the way, thank you for asking Jiang Ruohe to help my mother last time. I've been busy these past few days and forgot to thank you. I'll treat you to dinner tonight."
"good."
I had just hung up on Tian Rong when Yang Ru called and asked me if what the media said was true. I told her the truth, saying that Jiang Ruohe had deliberately said that in the media.
"Oh, that's good. I thought it was true. If you accepted Jiang Ruohe, I think he would feel like a thousand arrows piercing his heart. I guess he must be feeling bad right now."
"Yang Ru, have you heard of Zuo Wei?"
Yang Ru was stunned and asked me how I knew.
"I've met her once or twice. She was Mr. Xiao's first love. She died in France three years ago. Xiaowan, you wouldn't reject Mr. Xiao because of this, right?" Yang Ru whispered to me tentatively.
"No. Everyone has a past they don't want to talk about. I can understand him on that point, but I know my own heart very well. I don't want to talk about love at all right now. After you reminded me last time, I rejected him."
"Oh, I understand."
Before Yang Ru hung up the phone, I told her not to tell Xiao Shi that I had asked about Zuo Wei.
"Okay, I promise I won't tell anyone. I'll get busy now."
After I hung up the phone, I went back to the dining table, took out my bag, unzipped it, and put my phone in it. Jiang Ruohe looked at me, pointed at the pills in my bag, and asked me if I was sick?
I was shocked. I have to say that he has very sharp eyes, he can see it with just a glance.
"It's a calcium supplement. I've been a little calcium deficient lately." I quickly zipped up my pants.
Jiang Ruohe didn't doubt it too much. He nodded, put some food into my bowl, and asked me to eat more.
After lunch, Jiang Ruohe sent me back to Liu Ma's place. Not long after I went upstairs, Liu Ma followed me up.
"Young Madam."
I turned to look at Aunt Liu.
"Auntie Liu, you can just call me Xiaowan from now on. Jiang Ruohe and I are divorced."
Aunt Liu looked sad and took my hand.
"Xiao Wan, I've watched the young master grow up. He actually has a good heart. He knows he was wrong now. No one can predict matters of the heart. Maybe what he said on TV will make you accept him again."
Liu Ma said that just before Jiang Ruohe left, he whispered to her to buy more vegetables that can supplement calcium.
"The young master treats you well. I think there is still hope for you."
After saying this, Aunt Liu went out with a smile.
I was sitting alone in front of the makeup mirror, feeling a little bored. I looked at myself in the mirror and wondered, is there really any hope between Jiang Ruohe and me?
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Yang Ru sent me a text message with a link to a post. When I clicked on it, I found the post that exposed Huang Minwei.
However, Jiang Ruohe didn't arrange for someone to post the post. After Huang Minwei's photos were exposed, several women recognized her as the third party who destroyed their families. They banded together and posted a post accusing Huang Minwei of prostitution and being with married men for money. They also posted several private photos of her with men. So far, it hasn't attracted much media attention.
I smiled faintly. This Huang Minwei really hadn't gained anything but ended up losing a handful of rice. I guess the news would spread quickly, and she would be in trouble.
A minute later, Jiang Ruohe called me and explained to me that he was not the one who did what happened to Huang Minwei.
"I know. You only have Liu Xu's voicemail, not any photos."
Jiang Ruohe, who was on the phone, breathed a sigh of relief.
"Just trust me."
Jiang Ruohe said that after all they had loved each other, and it was not right to kick someone when they were down. He would ask the public relations department to close the post.
At six o'clock in the afternoon, Tian Rong called me and made an appointment to meet me at a restaurant. I hadn't seen Tian Rong for a few days and found that she was much more charming than before. She also bought some jewelry for herself. It seems that Jiang Nianhao treats her well.
"Xiao Wan, I was saved by you last time when my mom was in trouble. Otherwise, I really don't know what to do."
I glanced at Tian Rong. The first time she called me was because she suspected I was the one who took the video and photos of Shen Xiuting. She couldn't think of anyone else.
So when the call was connected, I deliberately questioned her first. I also knew that she would definitely check the hotel’s video to see if I was there, so I did not enter the hotel that day.
"Why thank you? You're my sister, and this is what I should do. I'm really wondering who is framing Aunt Shen. Does Aunt Shen think I did it?"
There was something unnatural in Tian Rong's eyes.
"No, my mother doesn't think so. She also wanted to come and thank you, but she didn't dare to go out these days."
"Well, talk to Auntie Shen. I actually understand her. After all, my father passed away and she's lonely. Everyone has those needs. This is not the old society anymore. It's unlikely for her to be a widow for the rest of her life."
Tian Rong was stunned and said, "I'm glad I understand."
The two talked about some happy things. After a while, Tian Rong's cell phone rang. A trace of annoyance flashed across Tian Rong's eyes. She stood up and said she wanted to go to the bathroom.
It looked like Huang Minwei was calling, so I stood up and followed her, standing in the corridor. I heard Tian Rong's angry voice.
"Are you kidding me? You blame me. I did get the news that Jiang Ruohe was going on a business trip. How could I have known he would suddenly come back? Besides, it's your own fault that the previous things were exposed. Even if I wanted to help you, I couldn't."
"What? You're threatening me, Huang Minwei. If I hadn't helped you, you would have been exposed by Jiang Ruohe long ago. How dare you think of threatening me? Tell Yu Xiaowan that I helped you, Huang Minwei. Let me tell you, I, Tian Rong, am no pushover. Don't think that you'll be alright just because I asked someone to suppress your post. If you dare to threaten me, I'll send those videos of you with married men to the media." Tian Rong hung up the phone angrily.
It seems that Tian Rong instigated those women to post the message, hoping to inflict eternal infamy on Huang Minwei, making her think I was the one who did it and thus hate me. If Huang Minwei is pushed into a desperate situation, I'm afraid she'll want to kill me. I have to say, Tian Rong's plan to kill someone with a borrowed knife is brilliant.
It seems that I have to find an opportunity to let Huang Minwei see Tian Rong's true character. Seeing that Tian Rong was still shaking with anger, I hurried back to the dining table and sat down.
After a while, Tian Rong returned to the dining table and looked up at me.
"Xiao Wan, I never thought that Jiang Ruohe fell in love with you. He is so handsome and rich, so just agree to it."
"I haven't thought about this problem yet, but I can't say for sure in the future."
I lowered my head and ate my meal in peace. After a while, Tian Rong's phone rang again. Tian Rong quickly picked up the phone and answered it.
"Oh, Mr. Wang, that's not possible right now. My sister and I are having dinner. Let's discuss the contract another day."
A smile flashed across my eyes. This call was 100% from Jiang Nianhao.
After dinner, Tian Rong left in a hurry. Looking at her back as she drove away, a trace of coldness flashed across my eyes. I called the detective I had found before, and then went home.
After I came out of the shower, the other party sent me the video I wanted. The detective followed Tian Rong to find Jiang Nianhao. The two did not make an appointment to stay in a hotel, but went to see the sea. When they were deeply in love, they took advantage of the night and did it in the car.
Afterwards, Jiang Nianhao kissed Tian Rong's forehead and told hypocritical lies.
"When Yingzhi comes back, I will divorce her and marry you."
"Nian Hao, I know your situation, so I don't want any status. I just want to be by your side quietly." Tian Rong said softly.
It has to be said that Tian Rong is very good at dealing with men. She understands that Jiang Nianhao is saying this just to test her to see if she is the kind of woman who wants more.
Jiang Nianhao was very satisfied with Tian Rong's answer.
"That would be too unfair to you."
"Why are you feeling wronged? As long as you have me in your heart, I don't need anything else." After saying that, Tian Rong leaned towards Jiang Nianhao, and the two began again...
I turned off the video with a disgusted look on my face, thought about it, and called the detective to ask him to help me find out who Jiang Nianhao's baby in North City is.
Now, I have to let that baby know that Jiang Nianhao broke up with him not because there was something wrong with him, but because he had another woman.
As for Wang Yingzhi, she should stay in Africa for now. I don’t want her to come back for the time being.
Early the next morning, I went to see Xiao Shi. Xiao Shi was sitting on the hospital bed looking out the window, thinking about something. I knocked on the door and he turned to look at me.
I walked in and put the flowers I bought into the vase.
I sat in front of Xiao Shi and asked him how he was feeling. Xiao Shi said he was fine and would be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.
"Xiao Wan, are you rejecting me because of him?" Xiao Shi asked me in a low voice, looking lonely.
"No."
I told Xiao Shi about the situation yesterday. What Jiang Ruohe said in front of the media was not true.
"It's just that I really don't want to talk about relationships in the short term."
"Boss Xiao, I plan to work for another month and then I'm ready to resign."
A month later, I was two and a half months pregnant. I was afraid that if I stayed in South City any longer, everyone else would know about my pregnancy.
While dealing with Tian Rong and Shen Xiuting, I want to protect my child first. Otherwise, due to Tian Rong's jealousy, she will indirectly attack my child.
Xiao Shi looked at me in surprise and asked me why I was thinking of quitting. Was it because I was unhappy working for him?
I hurriedly shook my head and said no, it’s just that too many unpleasant things happened in South City. My father died and now I’m divorced, so I want to go out and travel for a while.
Let's just lie to Xiao Shi for now, and tell him the truth when we leave.
"Then don't quit. I'll just approve your leave. You can play for as long as you want, even a year or two. When you're done, come back."
I looked at Xiao Shi with some gratitude, and was speechless for a moment.
After leaving Xiao Shi's ward, I happened to run into Mu Yan who was making rounds on the same floor. Mu Yan was wearing a white coat. When he saw me, he smiled at me.
"I didn't expect that you and Ruohe would actually get divorced, and I didn't expect that he would publicly confess to you that he wanted to win you back. In this case, I still have to call you sister-in-law."
I smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to respond.
"Okay, I have to go do my rounds. We can talk later when we have time."
When I was going down the stairs, I felt some pain in my lower abdomen. Thinking that something might be wrong with the baby, I hurried to the second floor to see a gynecologist and had an ultrasound examination.
After the examination, the doctor told me that it was normal to have a slight pain in the lower abdomen when waking up in the morning, and asked me not to worry too much. As long as it was not too painful, there was no big problem.
"But..." The doctor looked at the ultrasound report.
I hurriedly asked her what she was talking about.
"The fetus is developing slowly, which doesn't match your pregnancy weeks. I need to take some medicine."
I had just finished the box of pregnancy-preserving medicine I'd been prescribed in Qingcheng. I told the doctor I still had folic acid tablets and that he could prescribe me something else.
"Doctor, you must save my child. I have already lost one and don't want to lose again." I begged.
The doctor told me not to be nervous, wrote me a prescription, asked her assistant to get the medicine for me, and then took out a booklet of pregnancy knowledge and handed it to me, asking me to read it more when I get home.
"Although the baby is developing slowly, at least the fetal heart rate is stable, so don't be too nervous or worried. Many pregnant women are very nervous during their first pregnancy and are very careful about everything. They worry day and night that they will lose the baby. As a result, lack of sleep and mental sensitivity lead to miscarriage. So, you must relax and believe in yourself, the baby will be born safely." The doctor comforted me.
"Thank you, doctor. I believe in myself and I also believe in my child. He will be born safely." I stroked my lower abdomen gently.
After waiting for a while, the doctor's assistant still didn't come. The doctor became a little anxious and called the assistant to ask her why she didn't come.
The assistant said that when she came up to get the medicine, she met Dr. Mu. Dr. Mu had an emergency patient, and his assistant was on vacation today, so he needed help.
"Wait two minutes, I'll be up soon." The assistant hung up the phone in a hurry.
Two minutes later, the assistant came up breathlessly and handed me the medicine prescribed by the doctor. The doctor told me to take three pills three times a day for two weeks and come back for a checkup after a month.
"Thank you, doctor."
After I went there, I took the medicine prescribed by the doctor and took it again before going to bed at night.
At night, I don’t know what happened, but I had another nightmare. I dreamed that a dark shadow cut open my stomach and took out my unborn baby. I was so scared that I quickly sat up and broke out in a cold sweat.
I sat on the bed for a long time before I lifted the quilt and got out of bed, intending to go to the bathroom to wash my face. Suddenly, I noticed the window and was shocked.
This time I clearly remember that the window was closed before going to bed, so how come this window was opened a little bit?
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