Looking at Zhan Bei Jue’s cold expression, thinking of the child still trapped in his hands, and the surgery she was about to undergo…
Gritting her back molars, Jiang Nan Fang turned her face away.
“Whether I’m pregnant or not has nothing to do with you. The child isn’t yours.”
Zhan Bei Jue couldn’t see his own expression.
But he could feel a surge of blood rush to his head, making his head feel uncomfortable.
“Not mine? It seems Miss Jiang is very busy with her affairs.”
“You keep saying you want to take the children back, so they won’t look for another man for the rest of their lives, and yet you already have a new lover so quickly?”
She knew he wouldn’t say anything decent.
Once he found out she was pregnant, he was bound to say something disgusting.
Jiang Nan Fang was glad she hadn’t told him the truth.
“What new lover? Don’t think too much, it’s just for fun.”
“Can’t women change boyfriends every few days like you men do?”
“Raising children doesn’t conflict with your social life. Just like you, Mr. Zhan, you raise your children while also keeping other women at home, and you manage it all quite well, don’t you?”
Heh. Just for fun?
Changing partners every few days?
This shameless woman, indeed, was bold, naturally open, and played around freely!
He was blind to have let his children end up with such a mother!
“Fine, very good, have fun as you please.” The light in his eyes completely turned cold.
“Anyway, you’ll have a new child soon, so there’s no need to pretend to be bothered by the past.”
“Jiang Nan Fang, if you dare show your face to me again, if you dare mention the children to me again, I will make sure you have nowhere to be buried.”
With that, he strode out the door, slamming it shut with a bang.
Damn it! Threatening her with the children again?
That scoundrel, after getting what he wanted, went back on his word, he’s not human!
Jiang Nan Fang wasn’t a pushover either.
She hadn’t fought him before because she was too considerate and afraid of frightening the children, so she didn’t fight him. Don’t think she’s easily bullied!
If it really comes down to a fight, who knows who will be afraid of whom!
Jiang Nan Fang gritted her teeth, looking at the door that was shaking slightly from being slammed, and thought:
Once I get rid of this ill-timed pest, I’ll take them both and leave immediately!
From now on, anyone who shows their face to you will be a turtle and a bastard!
Today was Thursday, and there were still four days until Monday.
Jiang Nan Fang didn’t have to go to work, so she felt even more listless, lying in bed in a daze.
She slept until Friday afternoon when Vice President Gao suddenly called her.
“Engineer Jiang, we just finished the semi-annual performance report, and our company’s semi-annual KPI has been exceeded.”
“To celebrate and boost morale, I’m planning to organize a company team-building event this weekend. Would you like to join us?”
Jiang Nan Fang considered herself no longer an employee of the electrical company. She didn’t care whether the KPI was exceeded or not, or about team-building.
“I won’t be able to. I’m not feeling well yet and have been feeling unwell recently. I don’t have the energy.”
“Not feeling well yet. What exactly is wrong with you? Have you seen a doctor? Should I recommend one for you?”
Jiang Nan Fang replied perfunctorily, “I’ve seen one, and I’m taking medication. I don’t need anything else. The doctor told me to rest more and not go out unless necessary.”
“Alas, you’ve come back from abroad all by yourself, with no family or friends. You must not let your health deteriorate, or I would be letting you down.”
“How about this, everyone also misses you. I’ll bring everyone to see you tonight.”
Oh, please, no!
Jiang Nan Fang didn’t want so many people coming to her house, nor did she have the energy to entertain them.
“No need, Vice President Gao…”
Before she could finish, Vice President Gao interrupted, “It’s decided then. You don’t need to prepare anything; we’ll bring the ingredients ourselves.”
“I know your cooking isn’t great, so some people will cook and some will wash dishes. Don’t worry, we won’t let you do any work; we just need to borrow your place.”
“It’s lonely when you’re sick. We’ll come keep you company. It’s settled then.”
With that, he hung up the phone.
This was so annoying! Can’t they just let me have some peace?
Jiang Nan Fang tossed her phone aside, impatiently, and soon, she drifted back to sleep.
While she was sleeping, the doorbell rang.
Again and again. It was probably Vice President Gao and the others. Jiang Nan Fang listlessly got out of bed.
She went to the door and opened it. Indeed, everyone from the technical department had arrived.
They brought with them full of vitality and enthusiasm, each carrying plastic bags filled with ingredients.
“It seems you’re quite sick. Why is your complexion so bad?”
“Still sleeping? Did you not eat anything all day? Poor Engineer Jiang, you didn’t tell us you were so seriously ill.”
Everyone crowded around her, asking questions in a flurry. Jiang Nan Fang felt a little embarrassed by their enthusiasm.
“It’s nothing, nothing serious. I just overslept. Please, sit down. I’ll go wash my face.”
When she came out after washing up, everyone had already gone into the kitchen to get busy.
Some were scrubbing pots, some were washing vegetables.
Vice President Gao pulled her to sit down. “Tonight we’re having hot pot. Look at all the ingredients prepared. You haven’t eaten all day, have you? Eat well tonight.”
“You were already thin, and you never eat properly. If this continues, you’ll fly away in a strong wind.”
Jiang Nan Fang genuinely liked Vice President Gao.
Having never experienced paternal love, she often fantasized about how wonderful it would be if Vice President Gao were her father.
To be capable and gentle, how happy that would be.
Looking at his kind face, Jiang Nan Fang couldn’t help but ask, “Vice President Gao. Do you have children? Boys or girls? Are you close to them?”
Upon mentioning this, Vice President Gao’s smile disappeared.
“Don’t bring it up. I have two daughters, and each one is more disobedient than the last. Every time I see you doing so well, I think, if only you were my daughter.”
“…What happened to them?”
Vice President Gao said, “My eldest wasn’t good at her studies from a young age, so I sent her abroad to study early. However, she didn’t do well in her studies and found a boyfriend abroad. Now she’s several months pregnant and insists on getting married.”
“…How old is she?”
“I’m too embarrassed to even mention it. Don’t bring it up.” Vice President Gao shook his head.
Jiang Nan Fang asked, “What about your younger daughter?”
“The younger one is good at her studies, but she’s introverted and doesn’t like talking to people all day. I’m busy with work, so I can’t talk to her for months at a time.”
Jiang Nan Fang was too scared to ask any more questions.
She patted him and comforted him, “Have some water. Let’s not talk about it anymore.”
“If you really like me, then consider me your goddaughter. I don’t have a dad either, so it would be nice to have a godfather like you.”
Vice President Gao’s nose twitched, and he suddenly looked at her with teary eyes.
“Then it’s settled! I’ll be your godfather, and you’ll be my goddaughter!”
“Good child. Help your dad out with a small favor.”
“…Did he really mean it?”
In the blink of an eye, he became her godfather, and he was already asking for a favor?
Jiang Nan Fang felt as though he had planned this all along.
“Please tell me.”
“You must attend the team-building event tomorrow.”
“You are our company’s outstanding person and excellent representative this year. I’ve prepared an inspiring speech and promotion around you for the past two days. If you don’t go, I can’t carry out this event.”
“You can’t let your dad lose face!”
“Ah?”
“I’ve also invited Mr. Zhan. The intention is to praise your merits in front of him, hoping to help you establish a firm foothold in Zhan Corporation.”
“Good child, you must understand your dad’s good intentions. I’ve gone through great lengths to help you become a high-level leader at Zhan Corporation!”