This building, only ten stories high, was old but well-maintained. Its facilities were still new, and the environment was clean. The ceiling height on each floor was not cramped. In my grandfather's era, this building was on par with the Ling Sheng Group.
Jiang Shiyu stopped outside the office door and found that Jiang Dehai's office door was ajar. She was about to push it open when she suddenly heard Jiang Dehai's voice from inside. He seemed to be on the phone. Jiang Shiyu paused her movement to push the door, and then Jiang Dehai's voice came through the crack of the half-open door.
"Spring Orphanage? Why do you keep calling me? Someone is looking for information about Jiang Shiyu's adoption back then? Didn't I tell you already? Jiang Shiyu is now my biological daughter. Stop calling me and harassing me. I know Jiang Shiyu was adopted from an orphanage by my ex-wife, but after we adopted her, she became our daughter..."
Orphanage?
Adopted?
Jiang Shiyu stumbled, almost falling to the ground.
She tripped over a vase behind her, causing a clatter.
Jiang Dehai inside seemed to hear the commotion outside. He put down his computer, walked to the door, and opened it. Outside, there was only the overturned vase, and no one was there.
"Strange, what wind is so strong that it knocked over a flower pot..."
For the past two days, Zhao Shuyao had been staying at the Qin family mansion, being well-fed and cared for.
After Huo Yanxue's medical examination report came out, Xu Ruyun paid little attention to Huo Yanxue. Three to four meals of bird's nest and supplements were sent to Zhao Shuyao's room daily.
The bird's nest was stewed with milk, peach gum, and other beauty-enhancing delicacies, making it very delicious.
After eating Qin family meals for a few days, Zhao Shuyao gained weight, and her cheeks visibly filled out.
"The child must have a proper status once born. Why don't you remarry Yu Sheng for the time being, and we can make long-term plans later..."
Xu Ruyun sincerely wanted them to remarry.
Her grandson, after all, could not be born without a name or status!
"No thank you, Auntie. Qin Yusheng and I will never be together again. This child is your grandson, and also my child. After the birth, I will bring the child home to visit often, but marriage is out of the question."
She had finally divorced Qin Yusheng; she must be out of her mind to marry Qin Yusheng again.
The man came downstairs and happened to overhear this conversation.
His expression darkened.
A powerful, icy aura pressed down on him from behind.
Zhao Shuyao shivered, sensing something was amiss. Following her gaze, she indeed saw the man walking in from the dining room door.
Qin Yusheng seemed to have just woken up, with a morning grumpiness on his face. His messy hair was unkempt, and his untamed, violent, and cold demeanor was not as sharp as usual.
Zhao Shuyao felt a pang of fear, but then she thought.
She was pregnant now; what was there to fear from him!
In an instant, she felt emboldened and no longer afraid, continuing to eat her breakfast.
"Yusheng, Yao Yao is pregnant. Your gloomy expression will affect the child."
The man lazily raised his eyelids and glanced at Zhao Shuyao, "Her belly hasn't even started showing yet. Maybe the pregnancy is fake too."
Zhao Shuyao rolled her eyes, "Why don't you say you're going to be a dad?"
As soon as the words left her mouth, Zhao Shuyao regretted it. The joke had gone too far.
As expected, the man's face changed instantly, becoming overcast.
Zhao Shuyao lowered her head, not daring to look at the man's face, and just quietly drank her soup.
Even Xu Ruyun was startled, not understanding what was wrong with her son.
"Yao Yao was just joking. How could she say such a thing so casually?"
Qin Yusheng didn't lash out on the spot. He didn't eat breakfast either and left, slamming the door.
"Honestly, this child, getting angry first thing in the morning. Yao Yao darling, don't take it to heart."
After the man left, Zhao Shuyao finally lifted her head from her bowl.
Thinking of the way the man had looked at her, Zhao Shuyao shivered, a chill running down her spine.
After breakfast, Zhao Shuyao went upstairs to catch up on sleep.
While she was drowsily sleeping, a hand suddenly gripped her neck.
Zhao Shuyao felt like she couldn't breathe and abruptly opened her eyes. To her horror, she saw Qin Yusheng's face. She was so scared that she tried to sit up, but found she couldn't.
Sensing the man's presence, Zhao Shuyao realized with a shock that this was not a dream.
"Qin Yusheng! Let go of me!"
"Going to be a dad?! Zhao Shuyao, is the bastard in your belly Xiang Liang's?!"
The man suppressed his rage, tightening his grip on Zhao Shuyao's neck, wishing he could strangle her to death.
Zhao Shuyao grabbed the man's hand. Due to lack of oxygen, her entire face turned red from his grip.
"Qin Yusheng! What's wrong with you! Let me go! I'm calling the police!"
She could only utter a few broken sentences, let alone shout for help. Even speaking was difficult.
"Answer me!"
It was dark all around, and she couldn't see the man's expression. She could only feel the force of his hands, knowing he was very angry, like a gasoline barrel ready to ignite, about to explode at any second.
"Qin Yusheng! You're crazy! The child is only a month and a half old. Don't you know whose child it is!"
She had been in Beijing during those days; how could she have had any dealings with Xiang Liang!
"How would I know? You've lived abroad for so many years; who knows how many dirty and lewd things you've done with men. You disgust me!"
The man's words were filled with mockery and sarcasm. The words spat from his thin lips were sharp and cold, like a chilling slap.
Anyone normal would feel humiliated hearing such words.
But Zhao Shuyao was completely immune.
Anything the man said could no longer hurt her!
"Qin Yusheng, do you think you can humiliate me? You're humiliating yourself. Your disgusting thoughts, you think everyone is like you!"
If her neck wasn't being choked, Zhao Shuyao would have spat in the man's face.
How could this man be so shameless.
The man suddenly leaned in, tightening his grip on Zhao Shuyao's neck, forcing her closer. His hot and cold breath sprayed onto Zhao Shuyao's face.
The man's breath carried a cool mint scent.
"I warn you, if you dare to share a residence with that man again and have intimate contact, I'll break your legs!"
Crazy!
This man was simply insane!
"Who I interact with is none of your business! Qin Yusheng, I have no relationship with you anymore! You can't restrict my actions!"
Zhao Shuyao bit her lip tightly. Her tender lips were bitten until blood beads appeared.
She lifted her chin, staring intently at the man in front of her, as if looking at an enemy.
The man suddenly released his hand.
Zhao Shuyao immediately fell back onto the bed.
"We're not divorced yet, so I don't have the right to control you?"
The words the man spoke the next second sent a chill through Zhao Shuyao's entire body.
"What?"