The sudden sound of Song Qinian startled Zhou Luote, making him feel unaccustomed.
However, he had to admit that Song Qinian had a pleasant voice. No wonder Shen Chiyan and Li Junshen tried so hard to make her speak.
Zhou Luote had expected Song Qinian to confront him, after all, he had deceived her for three years and taken a considerable amount of money from her.
While that money was a mere trifle to him, and he intended to return it to Song Qinian through various lotteries and promotions, it was ultimately because he had wronged her first.
Unexpectedly, Song Qinian did not accuse him but spoke so calmly.
"Jun Shen and I met in Australia. I was born in Australia, but my mother abandoned me, and I grew up in an orphanage. The Australians, seeing my yellow skin and black hair, would gang up to bully me. I was never without injuries."
Zhou Luote seemed lost in memories, his gaze distant as he looked out at the sea. "Jun Shen, like me, is also from Z country. Those people would bully him too, but he was very capable. I don't know what methods he used, but within a few days, those people would detour when they saw us, never daring to bully us again. I thought Jun Shen was amazing and followed him ever since."
Not only that, but Li Junshen also paid for Zhou Luote's medical school tuition. Zhou Luote saw in Li Junshen a quality he lacked and knew clearly that if he wanted to succeed, he had to follow Li Junshen.
Song Qinian narrowed her eyes. Shen Chiyan possessed a charisma that inspired trust and submission.
Seeing Song Qinian's silence, Zhou Luote sighed softly. "Miss Song, I can see that Jun Shen truly loves you. He's even willing to carry Shen Chiyan's child for you, which is something most men wouldn't do. Besides, things have come to this point, you should just live with him."
Song Qinian sneered inwardly. Zhou Luote's words made it sound as if she was being ungrateful.
Li Junshen's so-called love was to imprison her here, preventing her from seeing her family and taking away her own life. She could not afford such a love.
Just then, Song Qinian saw Li Junshen standing by the study window. Her expression shifted slightly, and she leaned closer to Zhou Luote.
Before Zhou Luote could react, she reached out and touched his collar. "Mr. Zhou, your collar is wrinkled."
In that instant, Zhou Luote felt a surge of killing intent from somewhere. He subconsciously looked up and saw Li Junshen's murderous gaze.
Zhou Luote's heart leaped, and he quickly pulled away from Song Qinian's hand. "Heh... Thank you, Miss Song. I'd prefer it if you focused your attention on Jun Shen."
Fearing that Li Junshen's jealousy might lead to him being killed, Zhou Luote quickly distanced himself from Song Qinian.
Song Qinian did not return to her room but walked to the garden to admire the baby's breath flowers.
Not long after, a white shawl was draped over her shoulders.
"The wind is a bit strong today. Be careful not to catch a cold."
Song Qinian didn't even turn her head.
"Zhou Luote can't handle fright. Don't scare him like that again. He's the only doctor on this island now. If something happens to your health and he's too scared, it'll be troublesome."
Song Qinian had merely been testing the waters to see how solid the relationship between Li Junshen and Zhou Luote was. It seemed Li Junshen trusted Zhou Luote a great deal.
It appeared her plan to leave the island through Zhou Luote would require further planning.
Song Qinian said faintly, "I was just helping him straighten his collar, how is that scaring him? He deceived me for so many years, he doesn't seem like someone who's easily scared."
After some time, Song Qinian's ability to speak had become very fluent. Li Junshen was quite happy to hear her speak so much for the first time.
He turned Song Qinian to face him and kissed her forehead.
A flicker of disgust crossed Song Qinian's eyes, but she suppressed it, as she was not alone. If Li Junshen was displeased, he might even endanger the baby.
"Instead of worrying about him so much, why don't you pay more attention to me..."
"Don't I look at you every day?"
"Not enough. I want your eyes to be only on me."
Song Qinian smiled, "That's rather difficult. After all, there are so many people on this island. I can't just look at you, unless you kill everyone on this island."
Song Qinian left after speaking. Li Junshen watched her retreating back, his eyes filled with a complex emotion.
A moment later, Zhou Luote crept up to Li Junshen. "Um... what you just saw wasn't what you think. I have absolutely no improper thoughts about Song Qinian."
Li Junshen gave Zhou Luote a cool glance. "What do you think I'm thinking?"
"...That there's something ambiguous between me and Song Qinian!"
"Heh..."
Upon hearing Li Junshen's disdainful cold laugh, Zhou Luote felt terrible. "Hey, what does that laugh mean?"
"Nian Nian isn't interested in you!"
Zhou Luote felt insulted. What did that mean? Was he not good-looking enough, or did he lack in physique or wealth?
Why couldn't Song Qinian like him?
"She was not only trying to test our relationship but also planning to use you to escape this island."
Zhou Luote seemed greatly shocked. "You... are you sure the Song Qinian you're talking about is the Song Qinian I know?"
In Zhou Luote's impression, Song Qinian was obedient and timid. Although stubborn, she was a weak woman who needed protection. But hearing Li Junshen's words, he felt like Song Qinian was quite cunning.
Li Junshen gazed in the direction Song Qinian had left and smiled slightly. "Nian Nian has been smart since she was young."
"...Then what are you going to do?"
"I'm going to give her a grand wedding on this island."
Zhou Luote: "..."
He hadn't even won her over yet and was already thinking about a wedding?
But Li Junshen was a man of action. As soon as he said he would have a wedding with Song Qinian, he immediately dispatched people to make arrangements.
When Song Qinian heard this news, she thought Li Junshen had gone mad. He knew she didn't love him, yet he wanted to marry her.
"When I left with you, my marriage with Shen Chiyan hadn't been dissolved yet. Marrying you again would be bigamy. You..."
Before Song Qinian could finish, Li Junshen interrupted her with a laugh. "Do you think I care about a marriage certificate recognized by the law? Besides, you will never see Shen Chiyan again in this lifetime. And Shen Chiyan, in order to be with Lin Qiutong, will eventually dissolve your marriage. So, why bother with this? Moreover..."
Li Junshen's hand suddenly reached towards Song Qinian's stomach. Song Qinian's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively took a step back, protecting her belly.
Li Junshen's hand hung in the air, his expression turning gloomy.
Song Qinian felt extremely uneasy. She didn't know if her action would anger Li Junshen, but she had already retreated and could only stare at him warily.
After all, if the baby suffered any harm, she would never rest until she settled the score with Li Junshen.
Li Junshen slowly lowered his hand and then smiled. "Moreover, the baby will need a father after birth, and I am that father!"