Chapter 67: Tit for tat!
"Yes, I heard others say so, Qiao Qiao, you have also seen the photos, I think this is something that a thank-you banquet would do."
Song Qiao's eyes darkened. Xie Yanli punished those rich second-generations for her. Does he still care about her?
Seeing that Song Qiao didn't say anything, Chen Yao couldn't help but ask, "Qiao Qiao, Xie Yanli proposed to you in public at the wedding today, and also said that the child in your belly is his? What is going on? And what did he say to your parents after we left? What is the attitude of your uncle and aunt towards him? Tell me quickly!"
Chen Yao's words were full of unconcealed curiosity, and she couldn't wait to hear Song Qiao's answer.
Song Qiao paused and said softly, "Yaoyao, I agree to marry him."
"Get married? Wow, Qiao Qiao, you agreed to marry him? Does that mean the baby in your belly is his?"
Song Qiao subconsciously stroked his flat belly and frowned as he said, "My memory of that period is still vague. I don't know if it was him that night."
Chen Yao saw that Song Qiao still had some concerns in her words, so she sighed and said, "Qiao Qiao, don't worry so much. Since Xie Yanli said so, then it must be true. He can't deliberately recognize someone else's child just because he likes you. He must love you very much to do that. Qiao Qiao, the child in your belly must be his. I guess you two must have met in the bar and rekindled your old love."
Song Qiao pursed her lips, not as optimistic as Chen Yao thought.
Seeing that Song Qiao was silent again, Chen Yao knew Song Qiao's personality, so she enthusiastically analyzed the situation for her, "Qiao Qiao, since you have made up your mind to give birth to the baby in your belly, don't think too much about it. There are only two possibilities. The first is that the baby in your belly is not his, but he actually recognized it in public without fear of rumors, and even knelt down to propose to you. What does this mean? This means that Xie Yanli loves you terribly!"
Chen Yao said in an exaggerated tone: "Qiao Qiao, this kind of top-notch man who combines good looks, wealth, and affection, it would be a waste if you miss him! Sister, listen to me and marry him decisively."
Song Qiao suddenly felt that her analysis made some sense. She propped her chin up with one hand and said thoughtfully, "Yaoyao, go on."
"Of course there is a second possibility, which is that the child in your belly is originally his. In that case, it is legitimate for you two to get married. For the child, a complete family, a legitimate status, and biological parents, isn't this more important than anything else? What are you hesitating about?"
Chen Yao's voice gradually softened, and she added at last: "Qiao Qiao, think about it carefully. Which of these two roads is not the broad road to happiness? You are really blessed."
Just as Song Qiao was about to speak, Chen Yao said in a slightly shy and pointed way, "Qiao Qiao, of course I want to be as happy as you. I called you today because I actually have something else to ask you."
Song Qiao and Shen Yao have been friends for many years. She heard the hidden meaning of Shen Yao's words. She remembered that Shen Yao left with Zhou Yi and Shen Huaichuan today. She blurted out, "Are you interested in Zhou Yi or Shen Huaichuan?"
"As expected of my sister, we two really have a tacit understanding. I won't hide it from you. I like Shen Huaichuan."
"Senior Brother Shen? Yaoyao, but I'm not very familiar with him, I'm afraid I can't help you with anything." Song Qiao spoke with some embarrassment.
"It doesn't matter if you're not familiar with him. It's easy. Just find Xie Yanli. Aren't they good friends? Qiao Qiao, remember to invite him along when you go on a date with Xie Yanli next time. Then you can invite me along. Isn't this the opportunity?"
After Chen Yao finished speaking, she immediately added: "Don't worry, Qiao Qiao, I will talk to him alone when the time comes, and I promise not to be a light bulb for you and Xie Yanli."
When Song Qiao thought of Xie Yanli, her expression was a little complicated. They were enemies before today, but after experiencing so many things today, especially when she knew the truth ten years ago, her attitude towards Xie Yanli has subtly changed.
She still didn't know what her feelings were for Xie Yanli. She concealed her emotions and asked, "Yaoyao, what do you think it feels like to like someone?"
When Chen Yao heard this question, she curled her lips in disgust on the other end of the phone: "Qiao Qiao, you are a woman who has been in two relationships and you ask me someone who has never been in love. It's great, but this question can't stump me."
She thought for a moment and said seriously, "Of course if you like someone, you want to see him all the time. You want to share with him any delicious, fun, or interesting things you see. Even if you are not together, you will always think of him. As long as you think of him, you will feel excited, happy, and satisfied."
When Chen Yao said this to Song Qiao, all she thought of was Chen Huaichuan. She hit her head a little shyly, and she thought she really fell in love this time.
Seeing that Song Qiao was silent, she added in a slightly serious tone: "Qiao Qiao, when I say these words to you, whoever you think of in your head is the one you like."
When Song Qiao heard this, all she could think of was Xie Yanli. She was stunned. Could it be that she still loved him?
"Qiao Qiao, why are you so absent-minded? You must not forget my instructions to you. My life-long affairs depend entirely on you."
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"Qiao Qiao, are you listening?"
"Jojo!"
Song Qiao came back to her senses, and she replied absentmindedly: "Okay, I understand, Yaoyao, don't worry..."
Song Qiao spoke a few more words to Chen Yao and then hung up the phone in a restless mood. All she could think about was what Chen Yao had just said.
She thought a lot, and what she wanted to know most now was what Xie Yanli felt towards her.
If it is the first case, Xie Yanli loves her terribly, but the child is not his. Wouldn't that be unfair to him? If it is the second case, Xie Yanli married her only out of responsibility for the child, then isn't such a marriage irresponsible to both of them?
The more she thought about it, the more confused her mind became. Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night for her.
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At the same time, Xie Yanli and Xie Changfeng were in a stalemate in the study.
Xie Changfeng ordered him with a cold face: "Xie Yanli, our Xie family will never allow a woman with unclear background to enter the house. If you insist on marrying her, then wait until she gives birth to a child and has a DNA test!"
Xie Yanli sat on the sofa with his legs crossed. He replied lightly, "Song Qiao is not some bad woman. The child in her belly is mine. There is no need to question it."
Xie Changfeng knew that he was making a sarcastic remark about him and Lin Xue. When Lin Xue gave birth to Xie Chenyu, he went out of his way to get a DNA test just to be sure.
"Xie Yanli... do you... do you still have me as your father in your eyes? And Lin Xue, she is your stepmother after all, do you have to talk like this?"
Xie Yanli raised his eyebrows: "I have been very polite to her."
Xie Changfeng knew he was in the wrong. He sighed and suppressed his anger to persuade her, "She has been dating that Phoenix man from Shancheng for six years. They were engaged before. What's the difference between dating for six years and getting married? I think what should have happened between them has already happened. I don't dislike her family background, nor do I dislike her for this. I just asked her to give birth to the child for a DNA test. Do you have to protect her so much? Besides, our Xie family is a well-known family. She is very lucky to be able to marry into our Xie family. I didn't deliberately make things difficult for her."
Xie Yanli stood up and replied coldly, "You were just a poor boy back then. Did my grandfather and his family ever make things difficult for you? Why, now that you've made some money, do you think you're superior to others? Don't think that Song Qiao is marrying me to climb up the social ladder. I tell you clearly that it's my blessing to marry her."
He didn't want to continue talking to Xie Changfeng, so he said, "This is my own business, it's none of your turn to interfere," and walked out.
When Xie Yanli was about to reach the door, Xie Changfeng reminded him with a cold face: "Okay, even if you don't care about what I say, what about your grandfather? You don't care either?"
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