Looking at Zhan Bei Jue’s cold, grim face, and thinking of the child still trapped in his grasp, and the surgery she was about to undergo…
Gritting her back teeth, 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 hot blood rush to his head, making his head feel uncomfortable.
“Not mine? It seems Miss Jiang’s business is very busy.”
“You keep saying you want the children back, that you want to ensure they won’t look for another man for the rest of their lives, and yet you’ve already found a new lover so quickly?”
She knew that a dog’s mouth could only spew out unpleasant things.
Once she knew she was pregnant, he was sure to say some nauseating words.
Jiang Nan Fang was glad she hadn’t told him the truth.
“What new lover? Don’t overthink it, it’s just for fun.”
“Can’t women switch girlfriends every now and then, just like you men can?”
“Raising children doesn’t conflict with your recreational life. Just like you, Mr. Zhan, you’re raising children while also keeping other women at home, aren’t you managing it all quite well?”
Hah. Just for fun?
Switching partners every other day?
This shameless woman, she truly was bold, naturally open, and played around a lot!
He must have been blind to let the children have such a mother!
“You can, very well, 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 or dwell on the past.”
“Jiang Nan Fang, if you dare show your face to me again, if you dare mention the word ‘children’ to me again, I will make sure you have nowhere to be buried.”
With that, he strode out the door and slammed it shut with a bang.
Damn it! Threatening her with the children again?
That dog of a man, he had everything sorted out, yet he broke his promise, he was not human!
Jiang Nan Fang wasn’t one to be bullied either.
Before, she had been too concerned about being honorable, and afraid of scaring the children, so she hadn’t fought him. Don’t think she was easy to bully!
If it came down to a real confrontation, it was still uncertain who would be afraid of whom!
Jiang Nan Fang looked at the door, which was shaking slightly from being slammed, and thought:
Once I get rid of this ill-timed fellow, I’ll take them both and leave immediately!
From now on, whoever appears before you again will be a turtle and a bastard!
Today was Thursday, and there were still four days until next Monday.
Jiang Nan Fang didn’t have to work, and her spirits became increasingly listless. She lay at home in a daze, sleeping.
She slept until Friday afternoon, when Vice President Gao suddenly called her.
“Engineer Jiang, we’ve just finished our mid-year performance report, and our company’s mid-year KPI has been exceeded.”
“To celebrate and boost morale, I’m planning to organize a company team-building event this weekend. Why don’t you join us?”
Jiang Nan Fang considered herself no longer part of the electrical company. She didn’t care if they exceeded their targets or not, or about team building. It had nothing to do with her.
“I won’t go. I’m still not feeling well, I’ve been unwell lately and don’t have the energy.”
“Still not well? 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, I’m taking medicine, I don’t need anything else. The doctor said I need to rest more and avoid going out if possible.”
“Alas, you’ve returned from abroad all by yourself, with no family or friends. You can’t let your health fail, or I would be letting you down.”
“How about this, everyone misses you too. I’ll bring everyone to see you tonight.”
Absolutely not!
Jiang Nan Fang didn’t want so many people coming to her house, and she didn’t have the energy to entertain them.
“No need, Vice President Gao…”
Before she could finish, Vice President Gao interrupted her, “It’s settled then. You don’t need to prepare anything, we’ll bring the ingredients ourselves.”
“I know your cooking isn’t great, so some will cook and some will wash dishes. Don’t worry, we won’t make you do any work, we’ll just borrow your place.”
“It’s lonely when you’re sick. We’ll come keep you company. It’s decided then.”
With that, he hung up the phone.
How annoying! Can’t they leave me in peace for a moment?
Jiang Nan Fang tossed her phone aside, flipped through it impatiently, and soon fell into a drowsy sleep again.
Just as 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, the entire technical department had come.
Everyone was full of vigor and enthusiasm, each carrying plastic bags filled with ingredients.
“It seems your illness is quite serious. Why is your complexion so poor?”
“Still sleeping? You haven’t eaten all day, have you? Poor Engineer Jiang, you didn’t even tell us you were this sick.”
Everyone crowded around her, asking about her health. Jiang Nan Fang felt a little embarrassed by their enthusiasm.
“It’s nothing, really, it’s not that serious. I just woke up. Please sit down, I’ll go wash my face.”
When she came out after washing up, everyone was already busy in the kitchen.
Some were washing pots, others were washing vegetables.
Vice President Gao pulled her to sit down, “Tonight we’re having hot pot. Look at the dozens of side dishes 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 typhoon.”
Jiang Nan Fang genuinely liked Vice President Gao.
She had never experienced fatherly love and often fantasized about how happy she would be if Vice President Gao were her father.
He was capable and gentle, how wonderful 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?”
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 being so accomplished, I think, if only you were my daughter.”
“…What happened to them?”
Vice President Gao said, “My eldest wasn’t good at studying since she was young, so I sent her abroad to study early. As a result, she didn’t study well and found a boyfriend abroad. She’s now 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 studying, but she’s introverted and doesn’t like talking to people all day. I’m busy with work, so I can’t say more than a few words in months.”
Jiang Nan Fang was so scared that she didn’t dare to ask any more questions.
She patted him and comforted him, “Have some water, let’s not talk about it.”
“If you really like me, then treat me as your goddaughter. I don’t have a father either, so having a godfather like you would be nice.”
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 with a favor.”
“…” He was serious?
In a blink of an eye, he became her godfather, and he was asking for a favor right away?
Jiang Nan Fang felt as if he had planned this.
“Please tell me.”
“You must attend the team-building event tomorrow.”
“You are this year’s outstanding individual and excellent representative of our company. I’ve prepared an inspiring speech and publicity around you for the past two days. If you don’t come, I won’t be able to carry out this event.”
“You can’t let your dad lose face!”
“Ah?”
“I’ve also invited President Zhan. The intention is to deliberately praise your merits in front of him, hoping to help you establish yourself at Zhan Shi.”
“Good child, you must understand your dad’s good intentions. I’ve gone to great lengths to make you a senior leader at Zhan Shi!”