Shen Lin turned around, his gaze falling on Chi Zhao, unusually deep, "That depends on the results of Gu Shilin's investigation in France."
Chi Zhao understood Shen Lin's meaning in a second, and his gaze became complicated. "Where do you think the problem is? Jiang An wouldn't be..."
Chi Zhao didn't finish his sentence, but he thought that Shen Lin should understand what he meant.
Shen Lin responded with an extremely faint voice.
"At present, this seems to be the only way to explain the current situation, but we'll have to wait for news from Gu Shilin before making any further statements."
Chi Zhao nodded, agreeing with Shen Lin's reasoning. "Well, let's wait and see."
but……
Chi Zhao thought of Ye Xinning.
“Ningning is pregnant now. If she finds out about this, I think you won’t be able to say a word, no matter how many you try. She will never believe a single word you say.”
"So we absolutely must not let her know about that child," Shen Lin said in a cold voice.
"But this isn't something you can decide. Jiang An has been plotting ever since she disappeared. Do you think she would keep the child a secret from Ningning now?"
"No matter the cost, we must never let Ningning know about that child."
Shen Lin knew Ye Xinning's personality; she couldn't tolerate even the slightest imperfection. Once she found out that the child Jiang An had given birth to was related to him by blood, there would be no possibility between them anymore.
Chi Zhao sighed deeply, "But how could this matter be as easy as you think?"
"I've already reached an agreement with Jiang An."
Chi Zhao looked at Shen Lin in surprise, "What, you've reached an agreement with Jiang An? She agreed not to let Ningning know about the child?"
Shen Lin nodded. "It's settled."
Chi Zhao clicked his tongue in amazement, "You must have agreed to some conditions, right? If you hadn't agreed to anything, how could she have so easily agreed not to let Ningning know about this?"
Shen Lin's gaze fell into the distance, his face cold and aloof, as if covered in ice.
"No matter the cost, Ningning must not find out about this."
Chi Zhao didn't know what conditions Shen Lin had agreed to with Jiang An, but whatever they were, as a friend he couldn't help but say a few more words to Shen Lin, "Shen Lin, Jiang An has done so much, it's obvious she didn't compromise so easily. She must have someone behind her, otherwise she alone wouldn't have the ability to scheme against you. It's good that you're confident now, but you also need to consider whether you can really resolve this matter. As a friend, I don't want you and Ningning to have any more misunderstandings."
Shen Lin's eyes were like a deep pool. "I believe that I can find out the whole truth before she finds out."
"I hope so."
...
After Ye Xinning stopped going to work at the law firm, she stayed at home every day. When her symptoms were mild, she would read books and chat with Aunt Wen. When her symptoms were severe, she would rest in her bedroom.
Shen Lin was busy with work and came home very late every day, but no matter how late he came home, he would try his best to make her happy.
Almost every day when he came home, he would bring her a gift, either a bouquet of flowers or other jewelry.
Just like now, looking at the words Shen Lin brought back, she couldn't help but smile.
"Why did you bring flowers again?"
"I thought you would like it."
Ye Xinning pointed to the flowers scattered throughout the living room and said, "Even if I like them, isn't Mr. Shen sending flowers a little too frequently?"
Shen Lin handed the flowers to Aunt Wen, pulled her into his arms, and said with tenderness in his eyes, "As long as it's for you, no amount of it is too much."
Ye Xinning leaned against him, "So, you feel bad for me because you're busy with work, so you chose this way to make me happy?"
"So, are you happy now?"
Ye Xinning thought about it seriously for a moment, then said, "Happy."
Shen Lin lowered his head and kissed her lips.
"I'm glad you're happy," Shen Lin said, then asked about her day, "Are you feeling any better? Did you eat anything for lunch and dinner?"
"I ate. Aunt Wen and the others made something light, and I ate some. It doesn't seem as bad as it was a few days ago."
Shen Lin lowered his head. There were no signs of pregnancy in Ye Xinning's abdomen yet, but the thought of a little life belonging to her and him filled him with immense joy.
"Wait until you give birth, and you'll see how I take care of you, making you suffer so much."
Ye Xinning didn't feel that it was hardship or anything like that. "Pregnancy is a process, I don't feel it's hard."
Shen Lin affectionately patted her head. "Thank you."
Ye Xinning didn't think much about the deeper meaning of those words, and simply shook her head, "No need to say thank you, it's all something I did willingly."
Because I love him, I am willing to have children for him and to endure all the hardships for him.
Shen Lin's gaze fell on Ye Xinning's face. He could see the warm smile on Ye Xinning's face, and he could also see the love in Ye Xinning's heart.
He suddenly hugged her tightly, and after a long time, he finally spoke, "Ningning, no matter what happens, you must believe that I love you, and that I, Chen Lin, have only ever loved you in this life."
This wasn't the first time Shen Lin had expressed his love in this way. Ye Xinning patted him on the back and said in a gentle tone, "I know."
...
When Ye Xinning was in her sixth week of pregnancy, it happened to be the 80th birthday of the Shen family matriarch.
This was no small matter, and given the old man's advanced age, the Shen family immediately decided to hold a grand celebration.
Ye Xinning learned about this when Ye Rouxin came to visit her one day and mentioned it unintentionally.
"The Shen family has put a lot of effort into the old lady's birthday banquet. It's clear that they've invited quite a few people this time."
Ye Xinning was reading a book when she heard this. She stopped what she was doing and looked at Ye Rouxin in confusion. "Mom, what did you say? The Shen family is going to hold a birthday banquet for Grandma Shen Lin?"
"Yes, what's wrong? You seem to know nothing about this."
Ye Xinning frowned; she truly did not know about this matter.
Ye Rouxin also sensed from Ye Xinning's silence, "It's probably because you don't get along with the old lady that Shen Lin didn't tell you about this."
Ye Xinning thought so too. Shen Lin, out of consideration for her feelings, almost never took her back to the Shen family when the old lady was around. She knew about this favoritism.
"I understand, thank you, Mom. I'll ask Chen Lin about it when he gets back."
"Okay, sure."
...
When Shen Lin returned in the evening, Ye Xinning didn't mince words and directly asked him about the old lady's birthday banquet.
"How come I knew nothing about Grandma's birthday banquet?"
She knew about the accident, but she quickly regained her composure. "I didn't want you to know because I was worried it would affect your mood."
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