《After Accidentally Impregnating a Woman, Mr. Liu Does Everything She Wants》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the Liu family¡¯s old residence. The Liu family¡¯s private doctor¡¯s surname was Chen. Doctor Chen had rushed over with his medical team ten minutes ago. Everyone was carrying a large box in their hands and was surrounding Ming Yue, who was sitting on the sofa. Old Madam Liu had just celebrated her 70th birthday some time ago. She did not do any chores. The housekeeper and servants handled all the matters at home. In addition, she often exercised and therefore was always in good spirits and looked to be in her early sixties. She asked anxiously, ¡°Doctor, is my granddaughter-in-law pregnant?¡± Doctor Chen was in his early thirties. His team specialized in serving every powerful family in the capital. They were on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Among the clients, the Liu family was the richest. They were also very generous. Therefore, he had always done his best to follow the Liu family¡¯s instructions. He smiled and nodded at the old madam. ¡°Congratulations, Old Madam. Miss Ming Yue is indeed nearly two months pregnant.¡± Nearly two months pregnant? The old madam cried out and couldn¡¯t stop smiling. Wasn¡¯t that 50 days ago, around the time of her 70th birthday? She looked at Ming Yue lovingly. She felt that this was the best gift the heavens had given the Liu family. The old madam was overjoyed. She looked at the middle-aged man in a black suit standing beside her happily. ¡°Butler Ming, how is it? I wasn¡¯t wrong, was I? Jing Xing has been exercising all year round, so his physical fitness is extraordinary. Ming Yue is carrying the treasure of our Liu family in her stomach. An old woman like me finally has someone to accompany her. You¡¯re going to have a grandson too.¡± ¡°Yes, Old Madam¡¯s intuition has always been very accurate.¡± ¡°Since Ming Yue is pregnant, let¡¯s do as we discussed. Hurry up and get the two children married.¡± The old madam smiled. ¡°Butler Ming, hurry up and bring Ming Yue¡¯s household register over.¡± ¡°Alright, The household register is already in the car. I¡¯ll go get it now.¡± Looking at how her father was groveling and sucking up to the old madam, Ming Yue felt uncomfortable. Was the night two months ago really an accident? Did her father really not know that the hangover soup had been drugged with an aphrodisiac? ¡°After planning for so long, you finally got what you wanted.¡± Liu Jingxing¡¯s mocking voice sounded in her ear. Ming Yue frowned and was about to retort when she heard the Old Madam Liu say, ¡°Yue yue, you should rest quietly for the next few days. Don¡¯t worry about anything. Your grandmother¡¯s surgery is scheduled for the end of next month, right? Don¡¯t worry about the money. After you and Jingxing get married, we¡¯ll be a family. Grandma¡¯s money will be your money. I¡¯ll inform the hospital and arrange the best ward and doctor for your grandmother.¡± Ming Yue¡¯s grandmother was still in the hospital waiting for the surgery. The surgery fees and the hospitalization fees amounted to nearly two million yuan. She couldn¡¯t afford it, so she could only agree to everything the old madam wanted. However¡­ it would be hard on the Young Master. Ten minutes ago, under Old Madam Liu¡¯s loving and caring gaze, Ming Yue had finished a large bowl of millet sea cucumber porridge. The sea cucumber porridge was fresh and sweet, and it had a rich texture. She looked at the empty bowl in a daze. She could hear Old Madam Liu¡¯s kind words urging her to drink more, but her stomach could not hold on any longer. She subconsciously looked at the man sitting opposite her. Liu Jingxing looked displeased and frowned slightly. He was looking at her impatiently. Ever since the two of them accidentally slept together two months ago, Liu Jingxing had been forced to return to the old residence by Old Madam Liu. He had to eat with her three times a day. Liu Jingxing¡¯s parents were busy with the company¡¯s affairs all year round and had no time to care about their son. In addition, the couple had known each other since they were young and had always had a good relationship. When they weren¡¯t busy with company affairs, they would take a plane out to play and forget about their son¡¯s existence. They watched helplessly as their grandson was like a wild horse that had escaped its reins. His behavior was getting more and more reckless. The old madam could not take it anymore, so she tied him to her side and reminded him from time to time to prevent his grandson from going astray. Therefore, Liu Jingxing could disobey anyone, but he had no choice but to listen to his grandmother. No matter how capable he was, he could not disobey the old madam. If he was unhappy, he had no choice but to endure. Ming Yue had a mouthful of sea cucumber porridge in her mouth. She thought about how the sea cucumber¡¯s black body kept squirming and crawling when it was alive. When she looked up, she saw Liu Jingxing¡¯s threatening gaze. ¡°Wah¡ª¡± She spat all the porridge in her mouth into the trash can. Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Tears welled up in her eyes as her stomach churned. She saw Liu Jingxing¡¯s eyes suddenly widen with undisguised anger. Ming Yue felt her stomach churning again. ¡°Urgh¡­¡± Beside her, the old madam¡¯s eyes flashed in surprise. Her eyes curved into crescents as she smiled. ¡°Quick! Quickly contact Doctor Chen and ask him to bring someone over to check on Yue Yue immediately!¡± As she spoke, she stood up and walked to Ming Yue¡¯s side. She picked up a cup of warm water and handed it to Ming Yue, gently stroking her back. ¡°Yue Yue, drink some water to rinse your mouth. Grandma didn¡¯t lie to you, right? This is clearly a sign of pregnancy!¡± Ming Yue shook her head slightly. How was that possible? It was just once. How could she so coincidentally become pregnant? The old lady pointed at Liu Jingxing with her finger that was adorned with red nails. ¡°Ah-Xing! Don¡¯t just sit there. Hurry up and carry Ming Yue to the washroom to rinse her mouth and clean up. Doctor Chen will come for a checkup later.¡± Feeling Liu Jingxing gritting his teeth, Ming Yue did not dare to let him carry her to the bathroom. She had not lived long enough. She quickly struggled to sit up. ¡°Old Madam, there¡¯s no need to trouble Young Master. I can do it myself¡­¡± The old madam held her shoulders and pressed her back onto the chair. She said softly, ¡°Ming Yue, you don¡¯t have any experience, so you don¡¯t know. The early stages of pregnancy are very risky. Moreover, your morning sickness is already so uncomfortable. As the child¡¯s father, if he¡¯s not willing to help, what¡¯s the point of having him here?¡± Liu Jingxing stood up. He was 1.87 meters tall and looked very oppressive. Ming Yue looked up at him and felt more and more nervous. He walked around the table and approached Ming Yue. He said impatiently, ¡°If you dare to vomit on my clothes, I¡¯ll throw you out from the second floor window.¡± His voice sounded like it was squeezed out from between his teeth. It was cold and sinister. The old madam raised her hand and slapped his broad back. Her voice was clear. ¡°Rascal, try scaring Yue Yue again. I¡¯ll throw you out. Don¡¯t dawdle. Hurry up and carry Ming Yue!¡± Liu Jingxing¡¯s expression was dark and ugly, but he did not dare to disobey his grandmother¡¯s order. He could only bend down and pick up both Ming Yue and the chair. The less physical contact the two of them had, the better it would be. He did not hide his disgust for the other. Ming Yue suddenly flew into the air. She pursed her lips and grabbed the corner of his shirt nervously. Liu Jingxing looked down and said in a low voice, ¡°Take your hand away.¡± Ming Yue was so frightened that she quickly let go. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I grabbed the wrong thing.¡± The two of them entered the washroom. The old madam was waiting for the doctor in the living room and did not follow them. As soon as they entered, Liu Jingxing put her down and even brushed the corner of his shirt that she had touched in disdain. Then, he stood aside with a dark expression. ¡°Sorry to trouble you.¡± Ming Yue¡¯s face was a little pale. After rinsing her mouth, she even washed her face. Liu Jingxing¡¯s face was tense as he suddenly made things difficult for her. ¡°You did it on purpose, right? You pretended to be pregnant in front of Grandma.¡± In order to get close to the Liu family, she really put in all her efforts. Ming Yue lowered her head. ¡°I really didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°No? That¡¯s all you can do.¡± Liu Jingxing¡¯s lips twitched as a mocking smile appeared on his face. ¡­ Early the next morning, just after eight o¡¯clock. Ming Yue and Liu Jingxing sat on the chairs in the marriage registration office. They each held their identity cards and household registers in their hands. Ming Yue¡¯s face was calm. There was no trace of joy on her face that showed that she was about to get married, but she was not as repulsed as Liu Jingxing. Liu Jingxing frowned. His well-defined face revealed an unconcealable coldness, and there was a hint of alienation and apathy between his cold eyebrows. Liu Jingxing¡¯s eyes were cold and his facial lines were clean. When he pursed his lips, his entire face looked cold and indifferent, which was a little scary. Fortunately, his parents had good genes, so even when he was angry and frowned, he looked pleasing to the eye. But now, his mood was really bad to the extreme. He stared at Ming Yue. If looks could kill, Ming Yue would have died hundreds of times over. Outsiders would think that there was some deep hatred between the two of them. Ming Yue knew how he felt. He was angry, unwilling, and even a little aggrieved. He did not like a plain woman like Ming Yue. He had clearly told her that. Moreover, he had no plans of getting married. This was the reason why he was still single at almost 30 years old. However, he was born in the Liu family, which had hundreds of years of history and power. He was also the only son, so his dream of being single would eventually be shattered. Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Old Madam was always looking forward to having a great-grandson. Even if he didn¡¯t date, he could just bring back a great-grandson for her. It was Old Madam¡¯s seventieth birthday banquet that night. She had also been called by her father to help organize and also attend the banquet. She sat together with the servants and the group of people drank a lot of expensive red wine excitedly. She was eventually persuaded to drink. She was forced to drink a large glass of red wine. As soon as the wine entered her stomach, her consciousness became a little hazy. Her father even complained that she did not know her limits and got drunk. He gave her a bowl of hangover soup to drink and asked her to send another bowl to the Eldest Young Master. She finished the hangover soup in one gulp, but for some reason, after drinking the hangover soup, her originally hazy consciousness became even more muddled. She forced herself to gather her spirits and sent the hangover soup in her hand to the young master¡¯s room on the second floor. Just as she put down the hangover soup, she suddenly felt dizzy. Before she could help him up, her body swayed and she fainted on the carpet. When she regained consciousness, she felt the young master¡¯s scorching heat pressing down on her. The other party was furiously demanding everything from hera€| The next morning, she tiptoed out of the young master¡¯s room, only to find that everyone in the old residence was staring at her with an ambiguous gaze. The old madam even patted her head with a smile and told her that her grandmother¡¯s surgery was scheduled for a Saturday in three months. The donor for the heart had also been found. If she could get pregnant with the young master¡¯s child, all of her grandmother¡¯s medical expenses would be covered by the Liu family. Ming Yue had been raised by her grandmother in the countryside since she was young. For the past 23 years, the two of them had relied on each other. She had deep feelings for her grandmother, so when the old madam suggested this, she let out a despicable sigh of relief. Although this accident had caught her off guard, it could be considered a lucky stroke. However, when she saw Liu Jingxing gritting his teeth in front of her, she did not have the time to be excited before her heart became heavy again. ¡­ Ming Yue looked at the red booklet in her hand and had an indescribable feeling in her heart. When a young girl was in love, she would always fantasize about what kind of man she would marry. It didn¡¯t matter if he was good-looking or rich as long as he treated her well and liked her. Ming Yue retracted her fantasy and laughed at herself. The Liu family had helped her solve the problem of money. Her grandmother could finally undergo surgery. Why was she still being pretentious? ¡°Take a taxi home by yourself.¡± Liu Jingxing threw the key to her. His action was so unexpected that Ming Yue could not catch it. The key fell to the ground. She knew that he was unhappy. Although this accident had helped her, it had hurt him. She silently bent down to pick up the key. Liu Jingxing was furious when he saw her submissive look. He frowned and complained with disdain, ¡°You can¡¯t even catch a key properly.¡± Ming Yue let him vent his unhappiness and picked up the keys. ¡°Then I¡¯ll leave first.¡± She put the red booklet and keys into her handbag and turned to the roadside. She waved her hand and hailed a taxi. She no longer needed to return to the old residence because Liu Jingxing had only agreed to the marriage under the condition that could move out of the old residence. The old madam had invested in more than ten bungalows and villas in the city center many years ago. The largest and best one was the marriage house that she had prepared for her grandson. The villa area was called Xiangshan Residence. The style of the area was classical and elegant. It was said that the houses there cost more than 200,000 yuan per square meter. Liu Jingxing did not listen to his grandmother. He did not want Ming Yue to stay in his marriage house. In his eyes, Ming Yue looked simple and plain, but she was actually very scheming. She was full of schemes and brazenly drugged his hangover medicine. After that, she even pretended to know nothing. He had only married her to stop his grandmother from nagging. Sooner or later, he would divorce her. He would not let her have it her way! Ming Yue held the key and knew that the district she was going to was called Fairview East. She could understand why Liu Jingxing was unwilling to bring her to the marriage house. Liu Jingxing got into his Bentley Continental. He glanced at the woman waiting for a car by the road. It was October, late autumn, early winter. The wind always stirred up a chill. Thinking about how she was still in the early stages of pregnancy, even if he was angry or annoyed, he was still the child¡¯s father. Moreover, the worst thing was that if Grandma found out that not only did he not let her stay in the marriage house, but he also left her by the roadside, Grandma would definitely skin him alive. This woman had always been full of schemes. If she turned back and told Grandma about this, he would be done for. Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Clenching his fists tightly, he took a deep breath and drove the car to the side of the country bumpkin. He rolled down the window and said coldly with a straight face, ¡°Get in the car. I¡¯ll give you a ride.¡± Ming Yue looked at him in confusion. Liu Jingxing looked like he was afraid that she would misunderstand and explained with a dark expression, ¡°I don¡¯t care how you go back. I¡¯m only afraid that Grandma will nag me if she finds out.¡± Ming Yue came back to her senses. No wonder. She stood on the spot and waved her hands at him. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I can go back by myself. I won¡¯t tell the Old Madam. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Liu Jingxing¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°What are you talking about? I told you to get in the car. Hurry up.¡± Ming Yue looked at his impatient expression and replied weakly, ¡°Oh.¡± She opened the back door and got in. She sat behind the driver¡¯s seat and stiffly placed her hands on her knees as she looked out of the window. The temperature in the car was even lower than outside. She sighed silently. Although she did not need to spend money to get a ride now, she might as well have taken a taxi. It only cost a little money to take a taxi. She did not even dare to breathe heavily in his car, afraid that she would make him unhappy again. The car did not start for a long time. Puzzled, she leaned forward and looked at the driver¡¯s seat. Liu Jingxing said, ¡°Didn¡¯t anyone tell you that you can¡¯t sit in the back seat in someone else¡¯s car? Am I your driver?¡± Ming Yue finally realized what was going on. She quickly opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. She didn¡¯t have many friends, and she had only sat in other people¡¯s cars a few times. Usually, she took the bus when she went out, so she didn¡¯t know much about the rules about sitting in other people¡¯s cars. After graduating from university, instead of finding a job related to her major, she accidentally became a food blogger with a million fans. Her daily work was to cook, shoot videos, edit the videos, dubbing, and putting subtitles. Occasionally, she would receive one or two product advertisements. She could earn about 20,000 yuan a month. This amount of money was enough for her and her grandmother to maintain their daily lives. She was a little slow to warm up. She was not someone who would take the initiative to socialize, so she did not have many friends. However, if one interacted with her for a long time, they would realize that she can actually be quite wild. Her personality was not introverted either. This year, her grandmother was diagnosed with a heart disease. Grandmother had only been hospitalized for less than half a month, and Ming Yue had already spent all the money she had saved as a blogger. Her father had already had his own family, so he could only take out 100,000 yuan to help. This 100,000 yuan was only a drop in the bucket for her grandmother¡¯s subsequent treatment. Ming Yue had no choice but to accept a few advertisements in a row. However, it was still far from enough for the surgery. She pulled on her seat belt and fastened it tightly. Liu Jingxing frowned when he saw this. Didn¡¯t this country bumpkin know that she was already pregnant? Was she trying to suffocate the baby with such force? However, Liu Jingxing quickly banished the thoughts from his mind. This woman had finally reached her goal after much difficulty. All of this was because of the baby in her stomach. She was the daughter that a butler had left to be raised in the countryside, but now, she had become the young madam of the Liu family. Now, her status in his grandma¡¯s heart was even vaguely higher than his, her biological grandson. With a cold face, he drove silently towards Fairview East. The Fairview East was the house he had bought in his high school years with the New Year¡¯s money1 he had saved up. It had three bedrooms and a living room. It was a tall building and had elevators on the seventh floor. After entering university, he bought a house next to the university, and this place was left empty. ¡°Zone A, Block 5, Unit 3, Room 701. Go over by yourself.¡± Ming Yue nodded and did not object to his request. She pushed the door open and prepared to get out of the car. Anyone who saw the way they interacted would not think that they were a newly married couple. ¡°Contact my assistant if you need anything. Don¡¯t bother people with trivial matters. Also, don¡¯t contact Grandma no matter what.¡± Liu Jingxing said coldly before starting the car and stepping on the accelerator. Ming Yue watched as the other party¡¯s car disappeared at the end of the road. She muttered in her heart that Liu Jingxing did not give her his assistant¡¯s contact information. She did not have the old madam¡¯s number either. He actually did not have to worry. She could not contact anyone. She was not a fool. She could clearly see the disgust on the Eldest Young Master¡¯s face and knew why he hated her so much. However, she could only suffer in silence. She was only the daughter of an inconspicuous butler and was lucky enough to rely on this marriage to save her grandmother from dying. Therefore, she could not explain herself no matter what. Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios That night, the other party plundered her too fiercely and his actions were very intense. The next day, her body could not take the torture and she had a high fever. The fever was so high that she even forgot to buy contraceptive pills. Of course, Old Madam Liu would not give her a chance to take contraceptive pills. Moreover, before the two of them went to register their marriage, she held Ming Yue and Liu Jingxing¡¯s hands affectionately and crossed their hands. She smiled with satisfaction. ¡°Good child, after registering your marriage, the two of you will be officially husband and wife. Work hard to give me a big fat baby. This is the best gift you can give me.¡± Liu Jingxing drove to the company. His parents had already boarded a plane to the Maldives. Now, he had to handle all company matters. He was so busy all day long that he did not even have the time to eat. The only time he could relax was when he drank with his friends after work or when he occasionally went fishing in the mountains. He had wasted the entire morning today, and there was a huge pile of documents in the company waiting for him to review and sign. Thinking that it was all because of that country bumpkin, he became furious, and his expression darkened. After working at the company for the entire afternoon, he suddenly remembered that he had not been to Fairview East for several years. If not for the two of them getting married this time, he would almost have forgotten about that house. No one had lived in that house for so long, never mind cleaning it. It would probably be so dirty by now, right? So that woman was cleaning up by herself while pregnant? He was instantly nervous. He suddenly stood up from his chair, scaring Secretary Tang, who was reporting work in front of him. He asked with a trembling voice, ¡°President Liu¡­ I¡­ Did I say something wrong?¡± Secretary Tang was so frightened that he could not even speak properly when he saw the CEO¡¯s tight frown. Wuwuwu, it was all President Liu¡¯s fault for being too fierce, especially when he wasn¡¯t smiling. He was really scary. After following President Liu for three years, he knew that not only did his boss look fierce, but his temper was also really bad. President Liu was nearly 1.9 meters tall. He had broad shoulders and a narrow waist. His limbs were long and slender, and his muscles were firm. When he stood there, he was very intimidating. He usually did not smile while working and was extremely strict. Poor Secretary Tang was only 1.76 meters tall. Standing opposite President Liu, he looked weak and helpless. His entire body was trembling, and he could not even hold the report in his hands. He saw his boss looking at him arrogantly. He then unhurriedly asked, ¡°Do you think it¡¯s dangerous for a woman who¡¯s two months pregnant to do some housework?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Secretary Tang suspected that his brain had been scared silly by his boss. He knew every word his boss said, so why couldn¡¯t he understand when they were connected? He looked at the other party¡¯s solemn expression. However, his mind was empty, unable to decipher the meaning of the other party¡¯s words. ¡°Do you want me to repeat it to you?¡± Liu Jingxing frowned as if he was very unhappy with his absent-mindedness. Secretary Tang was so frightened that his entire body trembled. He quickly composed himself. ¡°Erm¡­ if she¡¯s two months pregnant, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem as long as she doesn¡¯t do very strenuous housework.¡± He had an elder sister who had just gotten pregnant this year and was now more than five months pregnant. He recalled that when she was two months pregnant, she was still jumping around at home. Liu Jingxing narrowed his eyes. ¡°It should be fine¡­ right?¡± ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m not sure. I don¡¯t have any experience, but my sister was very agile when she was pregnant. She should be fine¡­¡± Secretary Tang stared at Liu Jingxing¡¯s gaze and lowered his head as he spoke. Liu Jingxing sat back down and leaned back lazily. He looked up at him. ¡°You don¡¯t have any experience? Didn¡¯t you say before that your wife is already pregnant?¡± Secretary Tang looked at the president helplessly and said aggrievedly, ¡°That was your ex-driver¡¯s wife. I don¡¯t have a girlfriend yet.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Liu Jingxing thought inopportunely. Before today, he was also a single man. Now, he had suddenly become a man with a family. He had married an old-fashioned and scheming woman. Thinking of his grandma¡¯s threats and bribes, and that annoying woman, he sighed deeply and looked at Secretary Tang with an indescribable envy. Then, with a knowing tone, he said, ¡°Secretary Tang, cherish this free time.¡± Secretary Tang swallowed and said, ¡°I¡¯ve been free for 25 years. I want a wife to take care of me now.¡± Chapter 6 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Liu Jingxing¡¯s face was cold. ¡°Why are you so fixated on romance? It¡¯s so comfortable to be free by yourself. Women and children are the two most difficult creatures to serve in the world.¡± He had been pampered since he was born, but now he had to take care of a woman he had just known. Look, he still had to call that woman and ask her if she needed a helper to clean up the house. When he turned on his phone, he was stunned. He did not have Ming Yue¡¯s contact information at all. Liu Jingxing threw his phone into the drawer. Since he could not contact her, he could not be blamed. If she really encountered trouble, she would probably rush to contact him and ask him to help solve it. After all, she was now an important person to the old madam and was feeling smug. Fairview East. Ming Yue did not know what her husband, who had just registered his marriage, was saying about her in the company. It took her two hours to clean the house. She carried the bedding to air out in the balcony and removed a new set of bedsheets to change into. This house had three bedrooms, one living room, one master bedroom, and two additional bedrooms. She did not know if the young master would come back to spend the night to appease the old madam in the future, so she picked one of the additional bedrooms that was closer to the bathroom. This way, it was more convenient to shower and use the toilet. She left the largest master bedroom for Liu Jingxing. There were no flowers or plants growing on the huge balcony, so it seemed a little empty. Ming Yue thought that if the young master didn¡¯t mind, she would buy some plants to raise here in the future. It would make the place warmer. The master bedroom showed some traces of being lived in by the Young Master. He must have lived there since high school. Ming Yue thought about it and decided to go in and clean up. The master bedroom was the largest of the three rooms. It also had a sofa and television, a desk, and a bookcase. There was also a basketball under the bookcase. The basketball had the letters ¡°NBA¡± written on it. She even saw a piano, a violin, and a guitar in the room. They were arranged neatly in a corner, covered with a dust-resistant flannel. Ming Yue looked at these musical instruments and stood rooted to the ground for a while. She really could not imagine that the young master, who always had a straight face and seemed to be ready to fight at any time, would actually enjoy doing these kinds of things that cultivated his emotions. She seemed to have accidentally discovered another side of the young master. In her mind, she subconsciously thought of the young man nimbly doing jump shots on the basketball court, causing the girls around him to cry out in surprise. Or perhaps he was wandering under the moonlight, sitting in the room playing the piano and playing the guitar in the garden. With his looks, there should be many girls who admired him when he was in school. She carefully wiped and cleaned. When she got to the head of the bed, she found two photo frames on the bedside table. In one of the photo frames was Liu Jingxing, who was wearing pure black sportswear and holding a basketball. His facial features were clear and beautiful. His usually tense eyebrows were also very relaxed, and there was a hint of laughter and helplessness in his eyes. Five boys who were laughing brazenly surrounded him. The second photo showed him sitting in the garden, wearing a white shirt. He was holding a guitar in his hand and playing with his head lowered. His lowered eyelashes were long and thick, and he actually looked very obedient. He didn¡¯t look as severe as he usually did. What a dazzling youth. Ming Yue wiped the photo frames and placed them back in their original position. She tidied up the house and prepared to go out to get some groceries. She had not updated her video for almost a month, and her private messages were almost overflowing with messages from fans urging her to update. When she got off the elevator and walked out of the unit, someone welcomed her. It was a bespectacled man in his twenties. ¡°Young Madam, are you going out? I¡¯ll drive you.¡± Ming Yue was slightly stunned. She was not good at interacting with strangers and was always restrained when facing strangers. Moreover, she was not used to others calling her Young Madam. She felt that this form of address was a little strange. ¡°There¡¯s no need. I can go by myself. Thank you.¡± She just wanted to walk around the supermarket quietly, cook, and enjoy the quiet time. The man looked a little troubled. ¡°Young Madam, I¡¯m the driver Young Master assigned to you. The Young Master instructed me to drive you wherever you want to go. If you don¡¯t use me, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll lose my job.¡± ¡°Are these two filming? Young Madam?¡± The security guard in the sentry post at the door glanced at the two of them and muttered softly. He carried the thermos back to the security room. Ming Yue¡¯s face turned slightly red. She only wanted to leave as soon as possible. She sighed. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll have to trouble you. Erm¡­ Can you not call me Young Madam in the future? Just call me Ming Yue.¡± Chapter 7 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The man led her into a white car parked on the side of the road. The curious security guard looked out of the window and clicked his tongue. So it was just a car that cost more than 300,000 yuan. He thought it was some luxury car. Young people nowadays really knew how to play. They often acted out roles. It seemed that their generation had really been poisoned by television dramas. With this thought in mind, he turned on the idol drama he had been watching recently. In the car, Mingyue sat in the passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt. She said softly to the other party, ¡°Then please give me a ride to the nearby market.¡± ¡°Young Madam, you don¡¯t have to be so polite with me. This is my job. Oh right, if you want to buy groceries in the future, you can call me directly. I¡¯ll send them to you. You don¡¯t have to go personally.¡± ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony with you. In that case, don¡¯t call me Young Madam. Just call me Ming Yue. I won¡¯t trouble you with grocery shopping. I have nothing to do at home, so I want to go out for a walk.¡± The man looked hesitant and conflicted. After a while, he said, ¡°Then¡­ then I¡¯ll call you Ming Yue-jie1 in private from now on. My name is Sun Yu. You can call me Xiao Yu.¡± Ming Yue responded with a faint ¡°mm¡±. Her eyes were filled with worry. She did not understand why the young master would hire a driver for her when he clearly hated her so much. She was used to being alone. Now, there was suddenly someone waiting for her downstairs every day just to drive her out. On one hand, she felt a little restrained, and on the other hand, she did not have the heart to turn him down. If she refused, this boy called Sun Yu would lose his job. She was used to living a hard life since she was young and knew that it was not easy for young people to have a stable income. She sighed helplessly and could only bear with it for now. Now that things had reached this point, there might be other changes in the future. Her life had long been out of her control since two months ago. The market was bustling. Ming Yue squeezed into the crowd. She went from shop to shop, choosing the vegetables she needed. Sun Yu followed closely behind her, carrying bags of various vegetables. In the beginning, he had wanted to insist on paying, but Ming Yue refused, so he gave up. After buying the groceries, Sun Yu brought them back. Before he left, he saved Ming Yue¡¯s phone number, saying that it would be more convenient to contact her in the future this way. As soon as Ming Yue left, he copied the number and pasted it to another person. He also reported today¡¯s itinerary to the other party. There was no reply from the other end. Instead, he was directly called. He quickly picked up the call. ¡°Young Master.¡± ¡°You said that she went to the market to buy groceries because she wants to cook by herself?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Young Madam even bought a lot of vegetables.¡± ¡°How can this woman be so troublesome? Hire a nanny to help her cook.¡± She was pregnant with the Liu family¡¯s child and still cooked for herself. If word got out, how would the other nobles in the upper-class circle look at their family? It would be embarrassing. Although he did not like this woman and even hated her, she was still his wife in name and the legitimate young madam of the Liu family. Ming Yue adjusted the camera angle and was processing the meat and vegetables she had bought. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. She helplessly pressed the pause button, washed her hands, and went to open the door. It was Sun Yu. Behind him stood an auntie in her forties or fifties. She was dressed simply and looked honest. When she saw Ming Yue, she smiled. Ming Yue: ¡°This is¡­?¡± Sun Yu explained what had happened, and Ming Yue felt annoyed. Her profession was a food blogger. Her daily job was to cook and film videos. How could she update any video if there was an auntie cooking for her? Moreover, she enjoyed the process of cooking. She was not born into a rich family, so she felt uncomfortable with someone serving her. This time, even if this auntie would lose her job, she would not have the time to care about her feelings. She had just moved in and the driver and auntie had already been arranged. Who knew how many strangers would be arranged to barge into her life later? She was quite happy to be able to move out of the old residence. Even if it meant that she did not know how to be grateful, she still felt uncomfortable with people surrounding her. ¡°Do you have the young master¡¯s phone number?¡± Sun Yu nodded subconsciously. ¡°Yes, is there something you want to talk to him about?¡± He was still muttering in his heart. Why did the young couple look as if they weren¡¯t very familiar with each other? They even had to ask him for each other¡¯s phone number. After sending the two of them away, Ming Yue sat on the sofa and looked at the number on the screen and hesitated for a long time. She didn¡¯t dare to call him. In the end, she decided to send him a message. ¡°Young master, it¡¯s Ming Yue. Thank you for arranging for someone to take care of me, but I¡¯m used to living alone and I like to cook. You don¡¯t have to arrange for someone to take care of me and cook for me.¡± Chapter 8 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After sending the message, Ming Yue turned off her phone and went into the kitchen. After filming the video of the braised beef brisket with tomatoes, her phone rang. She picked up her phone and saw that it was a reply from the young master. ¡°What are you thinking? I didn¡¯t arrange for her. Grandma insisted on arranging it for you.¡± Ming Yue suddenly understood. So that was how it was. How awkward. She thought that since Sun Yu said that it was arranged by the Eldest Young Master, it was most likely instructed by the Old Madam. After all, the Old Madam had always hoped that they could live a good life. ¡°I see. In that case, please help me thank Old Madam for her kindness. But I don¡¯t want to trouble her. My pregnancy is not even two months old yet. My movements are no different from a normal person¡¯s. I¡¯m not that delicate. Let¡¯s talk about it when it¡¯s inconvenient for me to move during the later stages of pregnancy.¡± After typing, she sent it and went to edit the video. There was no reply afterwards. In the afternoon, after Ming Yue finished uploading the video, she returned to her old house and moved everything she could use. Sun Yu¡¯s hands were full, but he didn¡¯t let her help no matter what. She didn¡¯t spend much effort. Her old house was in the suburbs. It had two bedrooms and a living room. It cost 10,000 per square meters and was over 60 square meters. The decoration was very simple. She used up all her savings to get the down payment. She still had to pay the mortgage of 2,500 yuan a month. Half a year ago, she had just brought her grandmother from the countryside to the city. If her grandmother was not sick, her monthly income of over 20,000 yuan would still be enough for the two of them to live comfortably and not worry about food and clothes. She could also buy some better quality clothes for her grandmother from time to time and save some money. However, she only had less than 30,000 yuan left in her card now. Counting the 100,000 yuan that her father had transferred to her previously, it was all her savings. In fact, at the beginning ¨C on the day of Old Madam Liu¡¯s 70th birthday banquet ¨C when her father had called her to the Liu family, she hadn¡¯t wanted to attend. The Liu family was powerful and influential. She felt that she could not fit in with that magnificent house. When she was young, she had gone to the Liu family¡¯s house a few times. Every time she went, she felt very reserved and did not know where to put her hands and feet. Later, her father said that he would give her 100,000 yuan to treat her grandmother¡¯s illness, so she decided to go. In less than two months, her grandmother would be able to undergo surgery. Her current task was to be a granddaughter-in-law that the old madam liked and a wife that the young master hated. Ming Yue busied herself until eight o¡¯clock in the evening before putting everything back into her room. The Capital was located in the north, so the sky turned dark earlier. At this moment, it was already dark outside the window, and a few stars could be seen. She went to the bathroom and took a hot shower. She changed into a warm fluffy pink long-sleeved pajamas and pants. Her grandmother should already be resting in the hospital. She stayed alone in the big empty house. The surroundings were extremely quiet. She could only turn on the television and find a comedy variety show. She turned up the volume and the house instantly became noisy. She kicked off her slippers and sat on the sofa with her body tucked into the blanket. With her chin on her knees, she stared at the television and changed channels in boredom. She switched to the children¡¯s channel and watched SpongeBob SquarePants. She couldn¡¯t help but put down the remote control. This was her favorite cartoon when she was young. At that time, there was no television at her grandmother¡¯s house, so she could only watch it at her neighbor¡¯s house. At the beginning of the show, SpongeBob SquarePants was in the kitchen, making burgers for countless fish. The fish huddled together and opened their mouths, and Krabby Patties flew into their mouths from the kitchen window. Ming Yue curled her lips and smiled happily. It was at this moment that Liu Jingxing turned the key and pushed the door open. He was still changing his shoes at the entrance when he heard the chatter on the television. His eyebrows twitched. What was that old-fashioned woman watching? Ming Yue noticed the sound coming from the door. She turned around and hurriedly pulled the blanket off her body. She put on her shoes and went to the door to welcome him. ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s so late. Is there any problem?¡± She was really surprised by Liu Jingxing¡¯s sudden visit. Even though they were legally husband and wife, they had no feelings for each other. This marriage was forced. ¡°Otherwise? Why would I come if there¡¯s nothing?¡± Liu Jingxing glanced at her coldly. He was furious at the mention of this. His grandmother actually asked them to video call her every night. He seriously suspected that Ming Yue was behind this. Ming Yue tried to be friendly, but she was given the cold shoulder. She scratched her head awkwardly. Liu Jingxing walked into the living room and took off his windbreaker. Ming Yue saw this and quickly took it. The young master looked at her with disgust and said unhappily, ¡°Stay away from me.¡± Chapter 9 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Then, he took his coat and walked past her to the master bedroom. The door was slammed shut with a bang. When he entered his room, his expression softened a little. At least she knew what was good for her and did not move into the master bedroom. However, he soon realized that something was wrong. Ming Yue had definitely entered his room. Ming Yue stood awkwardly in the living room. She picked up the remote control and turned off the television. In fact, she had seen the young master a few times before. Occasionally, during school holidays, her father would bring her from the countryside to the city and she would stay in the Liu family¡¯s butler¡¯s dorm for a few days. At that time, when she met the young master, she would greet him but he would reply indifferently. Sometimes, when he was in a good mood, he would throw her an ice cream or lollipop. Although the two of them did not talk much, he did not hate her. However, two months ago, the two of them had slept together because of an accident. Since then, the way the young master looked at her had completely turned into disgust. She had explained it many times, but the young master did not believe her. She was also a human with feelings. Ming Yue was not a fool. Anyone who was hated or misunderstood would feel uncomfortable. Suddenly, the door of the master bedroom was pulled open from the inside. The sudden voice shocked her and she looked over hesitantly. Liu Jingxing¡¯s bone-chilling voice sounded. ¡°In the future, you¡¯re not allowed to enter my bedroom without my permission, let alone touch my things!¡± Ming Yue gulped. ¡°I went in just to help you clean up¡­¡± Before she could finish, she was interrupted by the other party. ¡°I don¡¯t need your help.¡± Ming Yue lowered her eyes and nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll remember. I hope you can be like before and understand your position. Don¡¯t do things that cross the line.¡± Ming Yue could no longer raise her head because of his hurtful words. She did not know how long she sat on the sofa. Just as she was about to return to her room to rest, someone knocked on the door. Outside the door was a young man in a black suit. He looked to be less than 1.8 meters tall and had a thin figure. He was holding a large suitcase in his hand. When he saw her, he was stunned. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I must have come to the wrong place. Sorry to disturb you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Ming Yue closed the door. The next second, there was another knock on the door. Ming Yue was puzzled and opened the door. It was the same young man as before. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, does President Liu live here?¡± Perhaps because the temperature was too high, Ming Yue saw that his face was red. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m President Liu¡¯s assistant.¡± After seeing the woman nod, Secretary Tang brought the suitcase into the house. ¡°These are CEO Liu¡¯s change of clothes and toiletries. Then, I won¡¯t disturb you anymore.¡± After saying that, he turned around and left, as if he had encountered an incredible secret. No wonder President Liu had suddenly asked him about a woman¡¯s pregnancy today. No wonder he said that he wanted him to cherish his free time. It seemed like he was hiding a woman in his house and was even having a child? Hmph, a man who doesn¡¯t mean what he says. No wonder he ran out in a hurry as soon as he got off work. He didn¡¯t expect President Liu to say that women and children were burdens when he was about to get married. Whatever came out of a man¡¯s mouth really shouldn¡¯t be trusted. He shouldn¡¯t have trusted him! Boohoo, he really wanted a wife too. Ming Yue dragged the huge suitcase into the house and closed the door. Liu Jingxing must have heard the sound and walked out of his room. He took the suitcase from her hand and entered the master bedroom without saying a word to her. Ming Yue was already used to it and returned to her room without a word. It was almost eleven o¡¯clock. In order for the baby to grow up healthily, it was better for her to go to bed early. Unexpectedly, just as she got into bed, someone knocked on her door and her phone chimed. She sat up, turned on the bedside lamp, and unlocked her phone. ¡°Come out. Grandma wants to video call us.¡± Ming Yue was slightly stunned, but she quickly reacted. So that was the case. No wonder he wanted to come here so late at night. She got up and opened the door. He saw Liu Jingxing sitting on the sofa. He was wearing dark blue pajamas with long sleeves and long pants. ¡°Come and sit here.¡± Ming Yue walked over and sat down. There was a distance of a single pillow between the two of them. Liu Jingxing¡¯s eyes turned cold. This woman was playing hard to get with him? Why was she sitting so far away? Grandma would be able to tell that something was wrong at a glance. He snorted and got up, sitting closer to Ming Yue. Ming Yue¡¯s body instantly tensed up. She did not know what kind of detergent the young master used, but there was a very clean fragrance. After that night, this was the first time the two of them were so close. Liu Jingxing made a video call, and the old madam picked up quickly. Her smiling face appeared on the screen. Seeing the two of them sitting together intimately, she was very satisfied. Ming Yue tried her best to look relaxed. ¡°Old Madam¡­ Grandma, good evening.¡± The old madam had long asked her to call her grandma. She was still not used to it. Chapter 10 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Good evening, good evening. Yue Yue, if that brat Ah-Xing dares to treat you badly, tell grandma. Grandma will definitely stand up for you.¡± Ming Yue smiled faintly. ¡°Young master treats me very well. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Liu Jingxing was slightly stunned and took a glance at the woman beside him. ¡°The two of you have already registered your marriage. Why are you still calling him young master? Just call him by his name.¡± Ming Yue touched her nose awkwardly and agreed softly. The old madam nodded in satisfaction. Then, she looked at her grandson with a serious expression. ¡°Ah Xing, Yue Yue is pregnant now. You have to take good care of her. If she feels unwell, watch how I deal with you!¡± Liu Jingxing began to wonder if he was adopted. No matter how annoyed he was, he could only agree in order to deal with the old madam. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s getting late. The two of you should rest early. Yue Yue is pregnant now, so you must rest well. In the future, I¡¯ll video call you after dinner every night. I hope Yue Yue won¡¯t feel uncomfortable.¡± Ming Yue didn¡¯t dare to say that she felt uncomfortable. She could only shake her head with a smile and say obediently, ¡°I won¡¯t feel uncomfortable. I feel very happy chatting with you.¡± Grandma hung up the phone. The next second, Liu Jingxing immediately stood up, unwilling to stay with her for another second. He treated her like a pile of trash and did not bother hiding it at all. ¡°Young master.¡± Ming Yue called out to him. Liu Jingxing stood still and did not even bother to turn around. ¡°If you have something to say, say it quickly.¡± Ming Yue¡¯s eyes dimmed. Her nails dug into the flesh of her palms. ¡°When the child is born, let¡¯s go through divorce procedures.¡± No woman could stand her husband looking at her like she was a dirty thing. She knew very well that the two of them were not from the same world. Their marriage was an accident. She did not want to see the young master¡¯s disgusted gaze again. Liu Jingxing turned around and looked down at her coldly. Ming Yue seemed to have guessed what he wanted to say next and smiled self-deprecatingly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not playing any tricks. I¡¯ll have to trouble you to tell the old madam not to hold the wedding. Tell her that I¡¯m pregnant and heavy, so it¡¯s not convenient for me to hold the wedding. When the baby is born, I¡¯ll move out.¡± After a long silence, Liu Jingxing said in a low voice, ¡°You said it yourself. I¡¯ll get the lawyer to draft the agreement tomorrow and bring it over. At that time, you can sign it in case you go back on your word.¡± Ming Yue sighed. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do as you say.¡± Liu Jingxing looked at her in surprise. His lips moved, but he did not say anything in the end. He turned around and returned to the master bedroom. The two of them spent a peaceful night in their respective rooms. Ming Yue had always been used to sleeping early and waking up early. She had lived with her grandmother since she was young and had a very regular schedule. She rarely stayed up late. At 7:30 the next day. She had finished washing up. She stood in the living room and saw that the master bedroom door was closed. She guessed that the young master was still sleeping. When she was making breakfast, she made an extra serving. There was a bowl of clear soup noodles with poached egg. Coupled with some green onions and fragrant vegetables, the fragrance was overwhelming. Liu Jingxing was wearing a well-tailored white shirt. His suit jacket was draped over his arm, and he straightened his blue tie with one hand. When he walked out of the master bedroom, he saw the woman eating noodles with her head lowered. ¡°Young Master, do you want some noodles?¡± Ming Yue sat on the chair and pointed at the steaming noodles opposite her. Liu Jingxing glanced at it indifferently. ¡°Eat it yourself.¡± He pulled out the chair on the opposite end and sat down. He met Ming Yue¡¯s puzzled gaze and frowned impatiently. ¡°Do you remember what you said last night?¡± Ming Yue nodded without hesitation. ¡°My assistant will bring the agreement in ten minutes. You only need to sign it. As long as you don¡¯t play tricks in front of Grandma in the future, I¡¯ll give you a generous reward after the child is born.¡± Ming Yue held the cup in her hand and took a sip of warm water. Without raising her head, she said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to pay me. I¡¯m already very grateful that the Liu family helped my grandmother with the surgery.¡± Upon hearing this, Liu Jingxing smiled mockingly. ¡°So you¡¯re finally willing to admit that you climbed into my bed for two million yuan?¡± Ming Yue was also a living person. No matter how she explained herself, the young master still hated her. She had nothing else to say. Seeing that she was silent, Liu Jingxing¡¯s expression turned even uglier. Chapter 11 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue took another sip of water and suppressed the discomfort in her stomach. The grievances she had accumulated over the past two months suddenly erupted. ¡°Regarding what happened that night, whether you believe it or not, I didn¡¯t know anything. As for the two of us getting married due to a series of circumstances and the Liu family helping me solve the problem of my grandmother¡¯s surgery for me because of our marriage, I did take advantage of that. Now my grandmother is finally saved, but do you really think I¡¯m doing all that well? I will be pregnant for 10 months, yet the child will belong to your Liu family the moment he¡¯s born. How many times can I see him in the future?! You¡¯ve always been sarcastic to me, I also feel aggrieved. The next day, I was sick and couldn¡¯t get out of bed. Weren¡¯t you still alive and kicking? Why didn¡¯t you remember to buy me some contraceptive pills? Liu Jingxing was stunned by her sudden questioning. After a long time, he said angrily, ¡°You were f*cking burning like a piece of coal. Who would have thought that you could still get pregnant?¡± Ming Yue was suddenly angry. She had had enough of his sarcastic remarks for the past two months. She was not a kitten or a puppy. Why did he have to say so many nasty words to scold her when he was angry? Wasn¡¯t she the victim? She picked up the warm water on the table and splashed it on the other party¡¯s head. She was so angry that her face turned red. ¡°You still have the cheek to criticize me? If it weren¡¯t for you, would I have such a fever? You¡¯re almost 30 years old. Have you never touched a woman? You were like a mad dog! You even bit me!¡± That night, she was treated like a rag doll. She was tossed around by him and could not fight back. At this point, he still acted as though he was the only one who had suffered greatly. As if he was the only victim. Liu Jingxing¡¯s head, clothes, and even his face were covered in water droplets. He was in a very sorry state. In his twenty-nine years of life, no one had ever dared to treat him like this. His eyes darkened. Just as he was about to snap, the woman opposite him actually snapped before him and scolded him. Especially the last sentence that she said, it made him feel a little awkward. He had indeed¡­ never touched a woman. Instantly, he did not know how to refute her. He was still a little surprised and puzzled. When did this woman, Ming Yue, become so sharp-tongued? Now, she was acting so self-righteous and scolding him. So he had become the bad person? Women were unreasonable creatures! How annoying! His face darkened, and his tone was unhappy. ¡°Why did you hit me?! In the future¡­ don¡¯t lead the child astray!¡± ¡°It¡¯s been two months! Who asked you to mock and ridicule me these past two months? If you want me to get along well with you, don¡¯t provoke me. For the next nine months, let¡¯s each mind our own business and live our own lives. After the child is born, I¡¯ll be relieved if you treat him well.¡± Ming Yue lowered her head and touched her stomach. Her stomach was still flat and wasn¡¯t showing. It was hard to imagine that a small life was already living there. Ever since her grandmother was hospitalized, she seemed to have fallen into a nightmare that she could not break free from. She tried her best to motivate herself and not let herself get into a dead end. However, sometimes, she would still feel aggrieved and even more baffled. How did her life suddenly become like this? She was destined to owe this child something. Fortunately, the Liu family had a big business, so the baby shouldn¡¯t have a hard time. ¡°You¡­ Why are you crying?!¡± Liu Jingxing¡¯s eyebrows were tightly knitted together as he looked at the woman opposite him whose eyes suddenly turned red and began to cry. He only felt that it was noisy. He hated it the most when others only cared about crying when something happened. Could crying solve any problem? If it could, he was willing to cry with them. It was so troublesome and fussy. After scolding him and splashing him with water, she even cried. How could she still have the face to cry? He got up and took a few tissues from the tissue box on the other side of the dining table to wipe his head and body. Suddenly, he felt a little hungry. He took the chopsticks beside him and picked up a few pieces of noodles before putting them into his mouth. The taste was not bad, so without realizing it, he ate the entire bowl of noodles. His expression was gloomy as he stood up and walked to the kitchen. He took a clean cup and poured a glass of warm water before handing it to Ming Yue. ¡°Don¡¯t cry. Aren¡¯t you tired from crying? Even if you¡¯re not tired, I¡¯m tired.¡± Ming Yue let out a cry. ¡°I¡¯m a living person, not your Liu family¡¯s birthing machine. Can¡¯t I cry when I¡¯m in a bad mood? Do you have a conscience?¡± Chapter 12 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Liu Jingxing gritted his teeth and took a deep breath. What was wrong with this woman¡¯s brain? The heavens had specially sent a pregnant woman to mess with him, right? He couldn¡¯t hit or scold her. Now, he couldn¡¯t even speak. ¡°Ah¡­ Alright, alright. It¡¯s me who doesn¡¯t know how to speak, alright? Can you stop crying?¡± If his grandma found out about this, he might really lose his life. Liu Jingxing was a little chauvinistic like a northern man. If you were to fight him head-on, he would definitely go against you. However, if a woman cried, he would be helpless and not know what to do. Ming Yue kept crying and crying, as if she wanted to vent all the grievances she had accumulated for two months. She cried so hard that she couldn¡¯t stop. Secretary Tang knocked on the door at this moment. Liu Jingxing immediately felt a headache coming on. ¡°Please, young madam, madam, can you stop crying? I won¡¯t dare to provoke you again, okay? You¡¯re making it seem like I hit you.¡± His upbringing had taught him that men who fought women were the world¡¯s biggest cowards and trash. Ming Yue did not want outsiders to see the two of them in such a state. She sobbed a few times and wiped her tears, forcefully holding back the tears in her eyes. Liu Jingxing stuffed the cup of warm water into her hand. ¡°Drink some water.¡± He turned around and opened the door. ¡°Good morning, President Liu.¡± It was almost eleven o¡¯clock when Secretary Tang returned home after working overtime last night. Coupled with the time he took to wash up, it was almost midnight when he lay in bed. He woke up before six this morning and went to work after washing up. His life was really bitter, as bitter as a bitter gourd. But then again, although President Liu had a bad temper and looked fierce, he was very generous. The salary he paid was almost double the average in the market. Secretary Tang was willing to suffer. He did not have any big ambitions. He only wanted to save money to buy a big house and get married. When he saw the water stain on the president¡¯s shirt, he almost lost his mind. Liu Jingxing calmly said, ¡°Come in. Give me the agreement. Put the clothes in the master bedroom closet.¡± ¡°Alright, President Liu.¡± His tone was calm and indifferent, but his heart was already in turmoil. There was a water stain on his shirt, right? It was a water stain, right? It was really a large water stain, right? Didn¡¯t President Liu notice it? He was so conflicted. Should he remind him?! Forget it. Maybe it was a fashion that a country bumpkin like him couldn¡¯t understand. Maybe he was blind. Or maybe it was just a pattern that looked a lot like¡­ water stain? When he entered the living room, he saw¡­ water stains on the table and on the floor. So it was really a water stain. The young lady who opened the door for him last night was now drinking water with red eyes. Her nose was also red. This¡­ Secretary Tang did not dare to look, but his heart was already in turmoil. He had personally arranged for the lawyer to draft the agreement and printed it out personally, so he naturally knew what was inside. In the end, he looked at the woman with pity and blinked his eyes. The life of a rich madam was not that easy. Even if she was pregnant and married, wouldn¡¯t she still have to pack up and leave after the child was born? He had to say that the president was really cold and heartless. He wanted to chase the biological mother out when the child was born. How heartless. Ming Yue read the contents of the agreement carefully and remained quiet for a while. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you going back on your word?¡± Liu Jingxing frowned when he saw that the woman did not move her pen after a long while. However, she had taken the initiative to propose for divorce after giving birth. Could it be that she regretted it overnight? Ming Yue shook her head and said calmly, ¡°No. Yesterday, I said that I don¡¯t want any compensation from you. Leave the money and the house to the child.¡± Chapter 13 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios What was the point of accepting so much money and houses from him? To sell her child for fortune? The two of them had made a mistake and got pregnant. An innocent life had come into this world just like that. She only felt sorry for that child. ¡°Leave it to the child. If it¡¯s a boy, he will feel less pressured when he gets married in the future. If it¡¯s a girl, she will need a house of her own even more. It can be her premarital assets. If her life after marriage is not smooth, it will be her escape route.¡± Liu Jingxing was a little confused. ¡°You should worry about yourself. My Liu family doesn¡¯t lack these things to give to the child.¡± Ming Yue touched her nose awkwardly. No wonder old people often said that pregnancy made one stupid for three years. She had only been pregnant for a few days, so why was her brain not working well already? The descendants of the Liu family would never have to worry about material needs in their lives. However, she thought about it and insisted, ¡°I know your family is rich, but you will definitely get married and have children in the future. My baby will definitely not be able to compete with my younger siblings without anyone to support him. Once the child is born, transfer the house to his name.¡± Liu Jingxing was so angry that he laughed. ¡°Have you watched too many television dramas? The descendants of the Liu family have their own shares since they were born. Your 20 million yuan is not even enough for the baby¡¯s expenses before he goes to university.¡± His words revealed an uncontrollable arrogance. The way he was acting high and mighty deeply pierced Ming Yue¡¯s heart. People were indeed divided into upper, lower and middle class from birth. For someone like her, even buying a small house in the suburbs would require her to pay the mortgage for ten to twenty years. However, he said that twenty million yuan was not even enough for the baby¡¯s expenses before he went to university. ¡°Whether it¡¯s enough or not, this is the only thing I can leave for him as a mother.¡± She lowered her head and signed the papers. Liu Jingxing¡¯s was a little shocked. Was this woman serious? She gave up on 20 million just like that? Ming Yue signed the agreement and pushed it in front of him. When she saw the water stains on his shirt, she was stunned for a moment. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for splashing water on you just now. I don¡¯t usually act like this. You¡¯re too infuriating. Also¡­ you should change into another shirt.¡± His assistant must have seen everything when he brought the agreement over just now. He had lost face in front of his subordinate. ¡°You know it too!¡± Liu Jingxing gritted his teeth and returned to the master bedroom to change out of his dirty shirt. He thought about how Secretary Tang had slipped away immediately after sending the things over, and how he had opened the door in this dirty shirt just now. His sorry state was clearly seen. He gritted his teeth in anger. ¡°If I hadn¡¯t been so angry with you, I wouldn¡¯t have opened the door in that dirty shirt!¡± ¡°Who asked you to provoke me first? I¡¯m still angry.¡± He gritted his teeth and stared at her as if he wanted to eat her up. Ming Yue refused to admit defeat. Who didn¡¯t know how to bare their teeth?! She did not know that because she had just cried, the corners of her eyes were red. Her eyes were dark and clear. She was like a cute little deer, and her angry appearance was not scary at all. Liu Jingxing glared at her for a few seconds. An inexplicable feeling surged in his heart, so he turned his head away from her. ¡°I can¡¯t be bothered to argue with you.¡± After putting on his coat, he walked to the entrance to change into his leather shoes and strode out to work. Ming Yue was left alone in the house. She cleared the dishes on the table and turned around to find a pot of unknown plant on the balcony. The leaves were a little withered and crooked, as if they were about to die. She watered the plant, changed her clothes, and went downstairs. As soon as she walked out of the unit, she saw Sun Yu sitting on the chair from yesterday, waiting for her. When he saw her coming out, he jogged over to her. ¡°Ming Yue-jie, where are you going? I¡¯ll drive you.¡± ¡°To the Central Hospital.¡± She hadn¡¯t visited her grandmother for a few days. When they reached the entrance of the hospital, she thanked Sun Yu. ¡°Get off work early this afternoon. You don¡¯t have to wait for me. I still have to meet my friend later.¡± That friend was called Tang Tang. She met her when she was working in KFC during the summer vacation before she went to university. Tang Tang was three years older than her. After graduation, she and her boyfriend opened a dessert shop near the university and business was booming. She was a very warm and cheerful elder sister. The two of them hit it off at first sight and kept in touch. She would occasionally go to the dessert shop to help. Chapter 14 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Three months ago, Tang Tang-jie found out that she was two months pregnant. She wanted to continue working in the shop, but her husband wouldn¡¯t allow it no matter what, so she stayed at home to recuperate. This morning, she sent Ming Yue a WeChat message and asked if she would be in the hospital. Her husband would accompany her to the central hospital for a prenatal checkup and she wanted to visit Ming Yue¡¯s grandmother on the way. When she found out that Ming Yue¡¯s grandmother was hospitalized due to a heart disease, Tang Tang-jie also offered to lend her 100,000 yuan, but Ming Yue refused. Tang Tang¡¯s was also not from a very well-to-do family. Moreover, she was already married and pregnant. If Tang Tang lent Ming Yue such a large sum of money, it would definitely affect her household. Ming Yue went to visit her grandmother first. Her grandmother was still unconscious. She was old and had been bedridden for a long time because of her illness. Her body was very weak. Ming Yue touched the white hair on her grandmother¡¯s temples, and her eyes gradually turned red. The thin old woman lying on the hospital bed only weighed less than 80 pounds. When her grandmother was young, she was a decisive person. She worked hard every day and took care of her. She was the person who treated her the best in the world. How did she become so thin? Her grandmother was 72 years old this year. However, because she worked hard outside all year round, she looked like she was in her 80s. Thinking of Old Madam Liu¡¯s well-maintained body, Ming Yue envied the young master. It was good to be rich. Being rich could solve 99% of the troubles in the world. She did not dare to imagine how she would survive if her grandmother did not make it. Her mother had passed away in childbirth when she was born. Less than half a year after her mother¡¯s death, her father had a new family. There was no place for her in the new family, let alone in her father¡¯s heart. ¡°Grandmother, you have to get through this. Please don¡¯t leave me alone, okay?¡± The old woman seemed to have heard her voice. Her hazy eyes slowly opened. She looked at her granddaughter, who was holding her hand tightly by her bedside, and patted her gently with her other hand. ¡°Yue Yue, bring me home. I don¡¯t want to be treated anymore.¡± ¡°Grandmother! You¡¯re making me sad again!¡± ¡°I¡¯m already so old. I¡¯ve lived enough. Let¡¯s not prolong the inevitable.¡± The old woman¡¯s hazy eyes were filled with love for her granddaughter. ¡°I can¡¯t help you and will even drag you down. I pity you for suffering so much at such a young age.¡± ¡°Grandmother! Who said you¡¯re a burden to me? Doctor Xu said that as long as you have a heart transplant, you can recover from your illness. You can undergo surgery in less than two months. I received a bonus some time ago. You don¡¯t have to worry about money. You just focus on resting well, alright?¡± The old woman¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. ¡°Yue Yue, be good. I know you¡¯re a filial child. Don¡¯t waste money on me. Save it for when you get married in the future. Without a family to help you, you have to leave yourself a way out. In the future, when you go to your mother-in-law¡¯s house, you can be a little tougher so that they won¡¯t bully you.¡± ¡°Grandmother!¡± Ming Yue panicked. She felt that her grandma was acting a little strange today. It was as if she was telling her about how to plan for her funeral. As she cried, she choked up and said, ¡°Grandmother, you¡¯re the only one I have left. You have to live well and stay by my side.¡± The old woman also cried and shook her head. ¡°Child, I¡¯ve lived long enough. I can¡¯t drag you down anymore.¡± In her anxiety, Ming Yue hurriedly said, ¡°Grandmother, you still don¡¯t know, right? I¡¯m already married. He¡¯s a good person and treats me very well. We¡¯ve known each other for a while. When you recover, I¡¯ll bring him to see you, okay?¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t I hear you talk about this before? Are you¡­ lying to me?¡± The old woman looked like she didn¡¯t believe it, but she stopped crying. Ming Yue couldn¡¯t care much anymore and said without thinking, ¡°Really, why don¡¯t I bring him to see you tomorrow?¡± The old woman blinked her eyes. Her sickness disappeared and she became energetic. ¡°What¡¯s his name? How old is he? What does he do? How many people are there in his family?¡± Ming Yue was slightly stunned. She felt that her grandmother had suddenly recovered. She recalled for a moment and said hesitantly, ¡°He¡¯s five years older than me. He¡¯s the driver for a leader in a company. His family is from here. He has parents and a grandmother who¡¯s two years younger than you.¡± In order to make her grandmother believe her, she persisted and said ¡°He and my father are colleagues. They both work for the Liu family. You know the Liu family that my father works for, right? I went there when I was young. My father introduced this boy to me. Although you don¡¯t believe me, you should believe my father, right? He can¡¯t possibly help me lie to you.¡± When the old woman heard that it was her son who introduced the man to her, her suspicion instantly disappeared. ¡°What does he look like? Does he have a house and a car? Does he treat you well?¡± Chapter 15 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue thought of the young master¡¯s face that was so cold that it could freeze people to death all year round. She stayed silent for a moment before saying, ¡°He¡¯s quite handsome¡­ I agreed to be with him because he¡¯s handsome. He has a house and a car, and he treats me¡­ quite well.¡± The old woman nodded thoughtfully after hearing this and said, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if he¡¯s handsome or not. It¡¯s not like you can eat your fill just by looking at his face. As long as he works hard and is motivated and also treats you well, it¡¯s good enough. What about his personality? Marriage is a lifelong matter. You can¡¯t find a man who gets angry easily.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Ming Yue felt that she couldn¡¯t make up any more stories. When the young master wasn¡¯t angry, he was like a huge iceberg. Normally, he looked like he was looking down on everyone. When he was angry, he was even worse. He was like a mad dog who bared its teeth and bit people randomly. She really couldn¡¯t go against her conscience and say that he had a good personality. However, in order to prevent her grandmother from worrying about her, she could only take a deep breath. ¡°I like him because he has a good personality. He¡¯s never angry and always lets me have my way.¡± The worry in the old woman¡¯s heart was finally relieved. A satisfied smile appeared on her face. ¡°Then bring him here tomorrow. I will check on him for you.¡± Ming Yue braced herself and agreed with a smile. After agreeing, she regretted it. However, looking at her grandmother¡¯s excited expression, she could only pretend to be happy to prevent her grandmother from suspecting anything. There were three beds in the ward, and the other two patients also had heart disease. Near the door was an auntie in her forties or fifties. In the middle was a man who looked not much older than her. His face was pale, but he was very handsome. He was wearing the hospital gown. From the moment she entered, he had been reading a book without looking up. Ming Yue had been to the hospital so many times, but he was always either looking down at his book or his phone. The auntie had nothing to do and was listening to the conversation between Ming Yue and her grandmother. After listening, she enviously said, ¡°Auntie, you really have a good granddaughter! There aren¡¯t many children nowadays who are as filial and sensible as her. Don¡¯t let your imagination run wild and rest well. When you recover, ask your granddaughter and grandson-in-law to give birth to a fat great-grandson for you. At that time, the family will be so happy!¡± The old lady smiled. ¡°Then I¡¯ll count on your blessings. I¡¯m really looking forward to seeing my great-grandson in the future. If I¡¯m still healthy at that time, I can still take care of their children.¡± Ming Yue quickly added, ¡°Grandmother, you said it yourself. When the two of us are busy with work, we¡¯ll give the child to you. You can¡¯t go back on your word.¡± ¡°Yue Yue¡­¡± Someone suddenly called her from the door. She looked in the direction of the voice and saw Tang Tang-jie walking into the ward with her husband. Tang Tang-jie walked briskly. Her husband was carrying milk and fruits in both hands and had his wife¡¯s sling bag hanging around his neck. Ming Yue quickly went up to them. ¡°Tang Tang-jie, Brother-in-law, you¡¯re here.¡± Tang Tang¡¯s husband was called Zhang Lin. He was a tall man from the north. He had a strong figure and was very easy-going when he smiled. He was usually very good-natured and rarely lost his temper. Ming Yue quickly took the fruits and milk. ¡°Look at you. I already said that the hospital doesn¡¯t lack anything, but you still bought so many things.¡± ¡°Look at what you¡¯re saying. Don¡¯t lack anything. I bought these for grandmother, not for you. Why are you being so polite?¡± Tang Tang was just like her name[1.Tang means sugar, candy]. She had a sweet appearance and a warm and cheerful personality. She liked to smile. Ming Yue¡¯s grandmother had seen her before and knew that she had a good relationship with Ming Yue. She smiled and said, ¡°You can just come without bringing anything. Why would you waste the money?¡± Tang Tang sat on the stool and peeled an orange for grandmother. She handed a piece to the old lady and said, ¡°Is it delicious? I specially picked the sweetest orange in the market. The old lady tasted it seriously and said, ¡°Sweet, it¡¯s delicious.¡± Ming Yue stood at the side and watched the two of them interact. Her gaze unconsciously moved down to Tang Tang¡¯s abdomen. She was already five months pregnant and her abdomen was already slightly bulging. ¡°Tang Tang-jie, have you received the result of the check-up? How¡¯s the baby¡¯s development?¡± At the mention of the baby, Tang Tang¡¯s eyes revealed the unique gentleness of a mother. ¡°The little guy is developing very well. Before I got married, I thought that I must provide the best educational environment and conditions for my child so that he can become a useful talent to society in the future. Ever since I got pregnant, I only hope that he can grow up healthy. The child¡¯s health is my greatest wish.¡± Grandmother Ming smiled and patted her hand. ¡°Tang Tang is right. By the way, Tang Tang, do you know that Yue Yue has a boyfriend? She suddenly told me that she had a boyfriend and is already married. I was so shocked.¡± Chapter 16 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue froze. She did not expect her grandmother to suddenly ask about this. She quickly pulled Tang Tang¡¯s sleeve and gave her a look. Tang Tang instantly reacted and said with a smile, ¡°Of course I know. They¡¯ve known each other for a long time. But Ming Yue hasn¡¯t told me about the marriage yet. Ming Yue, when did this happen?¡± After chatting for a while, Ming Yue, Tang Tang, and her husband walked out of the hospital together. As soon as they left the hospital, Tang Tang placed her hands on her hips and blocked Ming Yue in the corner. ¡°Alright, Little Ming Yue, you¡¯re quite bold. Hurry up and tell me the truth!¡± Ming Yue knew that she could not fool them today. Moreover, her pregnancy could be hidden for a while, but not forever. Tang Tang was one of her few good friends, so she did not want to hide it from her. Hence, Tang Tang reached out and nudged her husband. Her husband instantly understood and turned to leave to smoke. Ming Yue explained everything to Tang Tang. When she was done, she sighed deeply. After listening to everything, Tang Tang¡¯s first reaction was to reach out and touch Ming Yue¡¯s forehead to check her temperature. ¡°You don¡¯t have a fever. I thought you had a fever and became stupid! That¡¯s two villas plus 10 million yuan in cash! How can you just say you don¡¯t want it?! The baby¡¯s surname is Liu. Would he lack something like that? Whether it¡¯s the house or money, the Liu family won¡¯t deprive him of anything. You¡¯re too stupid.¡± Ming Yue patted her back and comforted her, ¡°Look at you, why are you so irritated? Didn¡¯t the doctor tell you not to be too emotional during pregnancy?¡± ¡°Please! How can I not be anxious about such a big thing?! What accident? That¡¯s bullsh*t. It¡¯s obvious that God has opened his eyes and pitied you for living too hard for the past 20 years. The money has already been sent to you, but you actually rejected it! Sweetheart, that¡¯s 20 million yuan. How many people can earn 20 million yuan in their entire lives?! Ming Yue, that¡¯s the young master of the Liu family?! That¡¯s the famous young master of the Liu family in the capital! How many rich young ladies are waiting in line for him to pity them? I didn¡¯t expect you to be so amazing. You¡¯ve been single for more than 20 years and found a diamond bachelor the moment you decided to start dating. You¡¯re really awesome.¡± Ming Yue: ¡°¡­¡± ¡°In any case, he has already treated you as a woman who will do anything to climb up the social ladder. No matter how you explain it, it¡¯s useless. Why don¡¯t you accept the money? This money is your compensation for emotional damage. He caused you to have emotional distress. You still have to pay the mortgage for that house in the suburbs for another ten years or so, right? Listen to me. Tonight, tell him that you regret it. You want both the villa and the house.¡± Ming Yue looked at Tang Tang¡¯s excited expression and did not know whether to laugh or cry. However, she still insisted on her own thoughts. ¡°I¡¯ve already thought about it.¡± Tang Tang rolled her eyes at her and said helplessly, ¡°Have you watched too many television dramas? People like you are usually chosen as the female lead. In the end, you will fall in love with the domineering president and be together for the rest of your life.¡± Unlike her, who could not be the Mary-Sue female because she would accept the money and the house without hesitation and leave immediately after giving birth. Ming Yue smiled helplessly. ¡°Don¡¯t make fun of me. If you knew how much he hates me now, you wouldn¡¯t say that. He thinks that I drugged him behind his back. No matter how I explain it, it¡¯s useless. He probably hates me to death.¡± Moreover, the two of them were not from the same world at all. He was basically God¡¯s favorite. Her status was low, and she was the daughter of a butler. As for her appearance, although she was still considered delicate and pretty, she was far from being stunning. Otherwise, Liu Jingxing would not have called her a country bumpkin. She had a clearer understanding of herself. She almost never watched television dramas. The few dramas she watched were all recommended by Tang Tang, so she could only watch them obediently. However, after watching those melodramatic idol dramas, she did not feel that they were sweet at all. She only felt that the current television dramas were a little too far from the truth. Which rich, powerful, and handsome domineering president would abandon a beautiful woman from a rich family and fall in love with an ordinary woman? The reason why Tang Tang was so excited was because she had been brainwashed by the idol drama. Also, she had not seen with her own eyes how much the young master hated her and how he avoided her. In fact, she often envied Sister Tang Tang. She grew up in a family that didn¡¯t have to worry about food and clothing. When she was in university, she met a boyfriend who fell in love with her at first sight. In order to marry her, he gave up his stable job as a civil servant in his hometown and came to her city. After the two of them got married, her husband was still as devoted to her as ever. Their child was the fruit of true love and came to this world with everyone¡¯s expectations. Chapter 17 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios But what about her child? She sighed and refused to think about it anymore. She could not hide her hesitation. Tang Tang also knew that she was not doing well now. She patted her hand and comforted her. ¡°Don¡¯t be too sad. Fortunately, the Liu family is very rich, right? The baby can enjoy the best material conditions from the moment he¡¯s born. The Liu family will not treat him badly in all aspects. It¡¯s much happier than being born into a family with no feelings and no money.¡± Ming Yue could only comfort herself like this. ¡°Dear, drive over to pick up Ming Yue and I. Let¡¯s go eat hotpot.¡± Zhang Lin was originally walking over after he¡¯s done smoking, but when he heard this, he turned around to get the car. Ming Yue was a little surprised. ¡°You¡¯re pregnant. Can you eat hotpot?¡± Tang Tang waved her hand indifferently. ¡°It¡¯s okay. The doctor said that if Mommy¡¯s eating happily, the baby will also be happy in my stomach. If I can¡¯t eat because I¡¯m pregnant, I¡¯ll suffocate.¡± She suddenly changed the topic and said, ¡°I can, but what about you? Does the Liu family allow you to eat such junk food? F*ck, I suddenly realize that you¡¯re a little like the Empress in the ancient palace now. After you¡¯re pregnant with an imperial baby, your status has increased countless times. Although the child in your stomach doesn¡¯t have a throne to inherit, it¡¯s very likely that he¡¯ll be the successor of the Liu family in the future. Does their family allow you to eat so casually?¡± Ming Yue rolled her eyes at her speechlessly. ¡°Why are you getting more and more exaggerated? What imperial baby? What throne? Even in television dramas, someone like me is at most a little palace maid.¡± The young master probably couldn¡¯t wait for anything to happen to the child. This way, he could legitimately divorce her and not be restrained by the old madam anymore. The old madam was in a hurry to let the young master get married because she was afraid that the Liu family would have no descendants. However, she felt that the old madam¡¯s worries were needless. With the young master¡¯s qualifications, if he really wanted to have children, the women who were willing to give birth to his child could probably line up from his house to France. It would not be a problem for him to sire a soccer team. Tang Tang was really negatively influenced by the television drama. Her thoughts became more and more wild. She narrowed her eyes and looked around. ¡°Let¡¯s be careful with our words. Perhaps the Liu family has already sent people to quietly protect you. If they find out that I encouraged you to eat junk food, please don¡¯t kill me to silence me.¡± Ming Yue did not want to talk to her anymore. Tang Tang was three years older than her, so why was her imagination as active as that of a child? It was already noon and Ming Yue had not eaten well in the morning, so she did not reject the other party¡¯s invitation and followed her into the car. Across the road, Secretary Tang had his hand on the steering wheel and was waiting for a red light. He glanced out of the window in boredom and saw a familiar figure. He looked carefully again to make sure that he did not recognize the wrong person. ¡°President Liu, do you think that person is the young mistress?¡± Liu Jingxing sat in the back seat and leaned lazily against the leather seat. There was arrogance in his gaze. He glanced out of the window and saw the woman opening the back door of a black Honda and getting into the car. He coldly retracted his gaze. After a long while, he said in a cold voice without any emotion, ¡°Call her Miss Ming from now on.¡± Secretary Tang quickly agreed. ¡°Yes.¡± It seemed that Young Master really had no feelings for Miss Ming. He did not even want to give her a title. There were only a few seconds left before the red light turned red. As Secretary Tang was about to start the car, he subconsciously glanced at the black Honda. It had already started. He fiddled with the steering wheel and felt a familiar feeling in his heart. What a coincidence. His brother-in-law1 also had an identical black Honda that cost more than 200,000 yuan. Liu Jingxing closed his eyes to rest. For some reason, he thought of that woman. She wouldn¡¯t wrap the seatbelt so tightly around her stomach to the point where she couldn¡¯t even breathe, would she? Forget it, who cares about her? After a while, his eyebrows moved slightly, and he instructed impatiently, ¡°Tell Ah-Jie and the others to be careful. Don¡¯t lose sight of her.¡± This country bumpkin was really troublesome. Ming Yue did not know that she had been seen. After getting into the car, she looked at Tang Tang, who was sitting in the passenger seat, and thought of the last time she rode on the young master¡¯s car. His cold and narrow eyes glanced at her indifferently as he asked, ¡°Who told you to sit in the back seat? Am I your driver?¡± Tang Tang sat in the passenger seat and excitedly said to her, ¡°Ming Yue, I¡¯ve lost a lot of blood today1. Let¡¯s go to a super delicious hotpot buffet today. It costs about 1,000 yuan per person. You must eat as much as you can, okay? You have to get my money¡¯s worth.¡± Chapter 18 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°How much is it per person? Is the hot pot in this restaurant made of gold and jade?¡± She had never eaten such expensive food before. Usually, she was not even willing to spend more than 100 yuan per person on hot pot. Anyway, it was convenient to buy ingredients now. If she bought the groceries with the same amount of money, she could make a few meals for herself. ¡°Tang Tang-jie, that¡¯s too expensive. Let¡¯s go eat something else. If you want to eat hotpot, I¡¯ll make it for you the next time you come to my house. It tastes the same.¡± The three of them had to spend 3,000 yuan for a hotpot meal. That was too much¡­ ¡°Yue Yue, you¡¯re still so young. If you don¡¯t eat or drink now, you¡¯ll lose your appetite when you¡¯re old. Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s my treat. Just eat as much as you want.¡± The dessert shop¡¯s business was booming. The couple had also saved up a lot of money. They could still afford to come out from time to time to enjoy delicious food. Zhang Lin, who had been silent all this while, also opened his mouth to persuade her. ¡°Ming Yue, just listen to your big sister. Just treat it as accompanying your big sister to eat, okay? When there¡¯s a chance, we¡¯ll go to your house. You can make delicious food for the two of us then.¡± Ming Yue also knew that it would be too pretentious to keep refusing. She chuckled. ¡°Then I will take you up on your offer. I guarantee that I¡¯ll be able to eat your money¡¯s worth today.¡± Let¡¯s go then. When life was not so tense in the future, she would treat them back. Ten minutes later, the black Honda stopped at the entrance of the hotpot restaurant. Zhang Lin carefully parked the car in the parking lot because there was a white Mercedes-Benz G parked beside him. He was afraid of scratching it. Tang Tang said, ¡°Honey, be careful. Don¡¯t scratch it.¡± The three of them got out of the car. Tang Tang held Ming Yue¡¯s hand and whispered, ¡°The customers in this high-end place are all on a different level. My little Honda looks a little shabby in front of this Big G. This car costs more than four million yuan. I¡¯m so envious. Can I even save four million yuan in my entire life? F*ck, that car is a Porsche, right? The color is so dazzling¡­¡± Ming Yue listened to her nagging. She only knew that these brands were expensive, but she did not know how much each brand and series were worth. As soon as they entered, a young waiter welcomed them and led them to the seats they had reserved. Tang Tang said that she had reserved a seat in advance yesterday. The decoration of this hotpot restaurant was completely different from other restaurants Ming Yue had eaten at before. She seemed to have suddenly arrived at an ancient courtyard. There were antique roofs and pillars, carved windows, and a second floor. Ming Yue looked up and saw someone sitting and enjoying their food by the side of the railing carved along the wooden wall. ¡°The second floor looks better, but it¡¯s a pity that the second floor is also expensive. It costs more than 5,000 yuan per person. There are also professional performers singing songs upstairs. Let¡¯s just have a simple meal on the first floor. It¡¯s also quite good.¡± Ming Yue retracted her gaze and smiled at her. The waiter served a pot of tea that she could not name. After Zhang Lin poured Tang Tang a cup, he poured another for her. Ming Yue thanked him and tasted it. It tasted quite good, so she poured another cup for herself. On the second floor of the hotpot restaurant, Zheng Ziheng leaned lazily against the back of his chair and reached out to rub his temples. ¡°My sister crazily told me to come here. She said that this place serves the best hotpot. She¡¯s always been picky. If she says it¡¯s delicious, it probably tastes pretty good.¡± Liu Jingxing retracted his gaze from a corner on the first floor and hummed faintly. Zheng Ziheng poured himself a cup of tea and took a sip. ¡°Are we not the best friends in the world anymore? You already have a child and you¡¯re hiding it from me?¡± Liu Jingxing was amused by his exaggerated tone. He raised his eyebrows slightly. ¡°It was my grandma who told your grandma, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. My grandma went to your old residence yesterday and heard it from your grandma. We clearly agreed that friends would walk together for the rest of our lives. Whoever got married first is a dog. You, on the other hand, directly got a child.¡± The more Zheng Ziheng spoke, the angrier he became. ¡°Ever since my grandma came back from your house, she has been arranging blind dates for me these few days. You¡¯re really my good brother.¡± He gritted his teeth and squeezed out the last few words. ¡°You¡¯re envious? Do you want this blessing?¡± Liu Jingxing rolled his eyes in the direction of the window on the first floor. He frowned and felt a little annoyed. ¡°I¡¯ve lived for almost 30 years, but I¡¯ve actually been schemed against by a country bumpkin who has never caught my eye. How annoying.¡± Zheng Ziheng put down his teacup, and his eyes immediately lit up with gossip. ¡°I heard that she¡¯s the daughter of your butler? She rushed into your room and pounced on you? This little girl is quite impressive.¡± Chapter 19 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°She came to the house before. She must have been planning for a long time. I let down my guard and underestimated her.¡± Zheng Ziheng laughed. ¡°What does she look like?¡± Liu Jingxing seemed to recall and said casually, ¡°She¡¯s average. I can only say that she¡¯s not ugly.¡± ¡°Aiyo, a woman you don¡¯t call ugly must be a beauty. I still remember when the school beauty pursued you in school. You said that she was too ugly. Is this girl prettier than the school beauty?¡± Liu Jingxing glared at him irritably. ¡°Why are you nagging like a woman? Why are you asking so many questions?¡± Zheng Ziheng smiled and waved his hand. ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t ask anymore. If there¡¯s someone who can tolerate you even with your bad temper, you should treat them well.¡± The waiter pushed a dining cart over and placed plates of food on the table. The plating was exquisite, and the food was fresh and tempting. Just looking at it made one¡¯s appetite increase. Zheng Ziheng shut his mouth when he saw the food, and the two of them ate quietly. After eating until they were half full, Zheng Ziheng began to speak again, ¡°I told you before that I have a patient ¨C an old granny ¨C who depends on her granddaughter. Do you remember? She found a matching heart and can undergo surgery at the end of next month. I often saw her granddaughter hiding in the stairwell and crying. When she saw me, she immediately wiped her tears and pretended to be very strong. I hope that the old granny¡¯s surgery will go smoothly. The grandmother and granddaughter are quite pitiful.¡± He picked up his teacup and drank it in one gulp. Those who didn¡¯t know better would think that he was drinking alcohol. Liu Jingxing said calmly, ¡°That¡¯s good. Her granddaughter won¡¯t have to hide and cry in the future.¡± Zheng Ziheng smiled weakly. ¡°I hope everything goes smoothly. I don¡¯t want to see that girl cry in front of me again. She cried so much that I wanted to cry too.¡± ¡°Why are you so fussy now?¡± ¡°A high and mighty business like you won¡¯t understand our doctors¡¯ sincerity towards the patient. If you were to fall sick in the future, the person who wants you to get better the most might be your attending doctor.¡± Zheng Ziheng glared at him fiercely and left with his trench coat. Liu Jingxing was almost done eating. He subconsciously looked at the first floor. The woman did not touch any meat or fish. After finishing the fruit plate, she ate some cucumbers. The woman beside her must be her friend. She picked up a piece of scalded tripe for her. It was still steaming. She hesitated for a moment before picking it up and putting it in her mouth. As expected, the next second, she covered her mouth and retched. The loud sound attracted the attention of many people around her. She was so stupid. He had never seen such a stupid woman in his life. If she couldn¡¯t eat it, she could just say that she couldn¡¯t eat it. Why was she trying to be strong? If the child in her stomach took after her soft personality in the future, it would be hopeless. Liu Jingxing took a deep breath and walked down in large strides towards the direction where Ming Yue was sitting. Ming Yue, who had just finished retching, wanted to find a hole to hide in. She had not expected her reaction to be so violent. In the past, she liked to eat tripe. The surrounding customers looked at her, making her blush from head to toe. It was so embarrassing. She really wanted to disappear. More importantly, her stomach was starting to churn again. She still wanted to vomit and holding it back made her eyes turn red. Tang Tang came back to her senses and quickly came over to hold her arm. ¡°Do you want to vomit? I¡¯ll take you to the bathroom. It¡¯s my fault. I shouldn¡¯t have given you something that smelled so strong. I assumed you could eat it just because I could.¡± Ming Yue covered her mouth tightly, afraid that she would vomit if she let go. She lowered her head and let the other party drag her towards the bathroom. After taking a few steps, Tang Tang-jie suddenly stopped. Ming Yue felt her stomach churning and could not hold it in anymore. She was about to ask what was wrong when she heard Tang Tang stutter, ¡°Yue¡­ Yue Yue, that man looks so familiar. I¡­ I think that¡¯s your husband. Oh my god, how can I meet President Liu while dining out? He¡¯s a hundred times more handsome than on television!¡± Ming Yue was stunned. She subconsciously raised her head and saw the young master walking over in a white shirt and black suit pants. He walked over with his long legs. His well-defined face and cold facial features made him look like someone she could not afford to offend. The next second, his face appeared in front of the two of them. His face was dark, and his dark eyes were filled with displeasure. His expression looked like he wanted to eat her. Just as Ming Yue was wondering why he was looking for her, she felt her feet leave the ground and her body rise into the air. The man¡¯s large hand wrapped around her waist and picked her up. She felt even more dizzy and her stomach felt even worse. She subconsciously wanted to open her mouth and vomit. Chapter 20 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Hold it in. If you vomit on me, I¡¯ll beat you up.¡± The man¡¯s words from gritted teeth came from above her head. Then, he carried her and quickly walked to the bathroom. When they finally reached the bathroom, Ming Yue couldn¡¯t be bothered anymore. She rushed in and vomited into the toilet. When she was done vomiting all the contents of her stomach, she was already sweating profusely. Her face turned pale and no longer had its original radiance. Her stomach was still churning. She felt that she had vomited everything she had eaten today. At the same time, she felt as if her energy had been sucked out of her body. She could not muster any energy. She was speechless. Pregnancy was really not something a human should experience. Wasn¡¯t it just a piece of tripe? While she was vomiting, Liu Jingxing went out and asked the waiter for a bottle of water. At this moment, he was holding the water and leaning against the door frame, frowning as he listened to the movements inside. Tang Tang walked over very carefully and stopped in her tracks from afar. ¡°Um, President Liu, I¡¯m really sorry¡­¡± Liu Jingxing glanced at the cautious woman and paused on her bulging stomach for a moment before looking away. ¡°You don¡¯t have to apologize. No one forced her to eat it.¡± She was the one who didn¡¯t have a brain. Tang Tang laughed dryly, thinking that a domineering president was indeed a domineering president. Every word he said was so arrogant. ¡°I¡¯ll go see how Ming Yue is.¡± Ming Yue got up. The toilet automatically flushed by itself. Tang Tang went forward to support her. ¡°Are you feeling better? Do you still feel nauseous?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious. I just feel weak because I vomited so hard.¡± ¡°Yue Yue, you¡¯re too pitiful. You¡¯re only two months pregnant, but your morning sickness is already so serious. You probably can¡¯t eat most kinds of meat anymore. I¡¯ve always eaten meat during my five months of pregnancy. I eat whatever I want and rarely vomit.¡± Ming Yue also knew that pregnancy was not easy. She had been thin since she was young and constantly had headaches and fevers. Her physical fitness was also not good. Now that she was pregnant, her health would probably take a turn for the worse. Her face was pale as she sighed. ¡°I¡¯m so envious of you, Tang Tang-jie.¡± The two of them washed their hands and Ming Yue rinsed her mouth. When she walked out of the bathroom, Ming Yue did not expect the young master to still be there. When he saw her coming out, he frowned and stuffed the water in his hand into her arms. ¡°I¡¯ll send you home.¡± Ming Yue did not want to trouble him, nor did she want to be alone with him, so she rejected him without hesitation. ¡°No need to trouble yourself. I can take a taxi back. Thank you.¡± Liu Jingxing did not expect her to refuse. He narrowed his eyes with a dangerous glint as he looked at her with a penetrating gaze. ¡°Alright, as you wish.¡± With that, he turned around and left. He was just pitying her because she vomited. Since she didn¡¯t appreciate it, he decided not to care about her. She wasn¡¯t the woman he liked, nor did she qualify as his official wife. He wouldn¡¯t endeavor to treat her well. What he didn¡¯t know was that Ming Yue rejected him precisely because she knew that she meant nothing in his heart. After Liu Jingxing disappeared from her sight, Tang Tang, who was standing at the side, said softly, ¡°Yue Yue, let your brother-in-law drive you home. Go back and rest early.¡± Ming Yue shook her head. Tang Tang and her husband had just started eating. Because of what had happened to her, they were probably not full yet. It would be a waste to leave like this, so she accompanied Tang Tang and her husband for a while. At three o¡¯clock in the afternoon, Tang Tang instructed her husband to drive Ming Yue back to Fairview East. They parked the car at the entrance of the community. They did not say that they wanted to go to her house to take a look. After all, Ming Yue and Liu Jingxing were not an ordinary couple. Tang Tang had to admit that she was inexplicably afraid of President Liu. Ming Yue returned home and soon fell asleep on the sofa. She was woken up by the phone ringing. She looked at the clock on the wall. It was already past five o¡¯clock and she had slept for more than two hours. The person who called her was her childhood friend who had grown up with her. Ming Yue¡¯s eyes widened as she picked up the phone. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Xin Xin?¡± The woman on the other end of the phone sobbed. ¡°Yue Yue, I don¡¯t want this child anymore. I want to get rid of it.¡± ¡°Why?! What happened?!¡± Ming Yue suddenly sat up from the sofa and felt her vision darken for a few seconds. She had low blood sugar, but she couldn¡¯t be bothered with it now. She really didn¡¯t expect the other party to suddenly make such a decision. ¡°Stop crying first. What happened? Why do you suddenly not want the child anymore?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking about it for a long time. I also don¡¯t want to, but I have no choice.¡± Gao Wenxin sounded sad and helpless. Ming Yue was anxious. ¡°Where are you now? I¡¯ll be there soon, Xin Xin. Don¡¯t be careless. We¡¯re talking about a life here. Moreover, it wasn¡¯t easy for you and Xing Yixiao to get to where you are today. You can¡¯t give up so easily.¡± Chapter 21 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xing Yixiao was Gao Wenxin¡¯s boyfriend. The two of them were high school classmates. When Xing Yixiao was in his first year of high school, he fell in love with Wen Xin at first sight. He pestered her endlessly and finally won her heart. After getting together, the two of them had a very good relationship. They even got into the same university. Over the years, the two of them had quarreled, cried, and laughed together. It was not easy for them to get to where they were today. Now that she thought about it, it had been eight years since then. Their love lasted from school uniform to wedding dress. Countless classmates envied them. Their classmates often teased them in the class group chat, saying that the two of them had to continue walking down the path of marriage. This way, they could get some cash gifts when they got married. Gao Wenxin found out she was pregnant half a year ago. After that, the two of them began to prepare for their marriage. Their relationship had matured and finally had a result. Their classmates were all waiting for the wedding banquet, but the two of them did not announce the wedding date even after a long time. Gao Wenxin¡¯s stomach grew bigger and bigger day by day. Over the past six months, Ming Yue had been so busy with her grandmother¡¯s illness that she had been living a muddle-headed life. It had been a long time since she had the time to contact her friends. At this moment, she could not understand why the two of them would suddenly end up in such a situation. Gao Wenxin cried out bitterly. ¡°Don¡¯t mention that piece of trash to me. If it wasn¡¯t for him, how could I have wanted to abort the child?¡± ¡°Xing Yixiao? How did he make you angry? Are there any misunderstandings between the two of you? He has such a good temper. No matter how the two of you quarreled before, he was the one who lowered his head first. You should give in occasionally. The relationship between two people can¡¯t be maintained by just one person¡­¡± ¡°I saw on his phone that he checked into a hotel with another woman.¡± Ming Yue was so stunned that she forgot to breathe. All their classmates knew how much Xing Yixiao liked Wen Xin. Her voice was filled with disbelief. ¡°How¡­ how is that possible?¡± Wen Xin cried her heart out. ¡°The two of them are colleagues. He often helps her with her work and works overtime with her. He even accompanied her on her birthday. That woman casually mentioned that Dior had released a new bag which cost 26,000 yuan, and he happily transferred it to her. Previously, I had always wanted to buy a branded bag, but he said that he wanted to save money for the child, so I couldn¡¯t bear to buy it. But¡­ he actually used our shared money to buy such an expensive bag for someone he had known for less than three months.¡± Ming Yue arrived by taxi. Gao Wenxin¡¯s long hair was untied. She was wearing a thin maternity dress and a pair of sandals. She squatted by the roadside, her face covered in snot and tears. It was almost winter in the Capital. The pedestrians on the road had started to put on windbreakers and jackets. She must have run out in a panic and did not even have time to put on her jacket. Ming Yue was wearing a plush sweater and a denim jacket. She ran over and took off her denim jacket and draped it over Wen Xin. ¡°What exactly happened? Weren¡¯t you still preparing for the wedding? What¡¯s wrong with Xing Yixiao? Why did he choose to abandon his good days? He didn¡¯t stop you when you ran out? Where is he? I must beat him to death today.¡± Gao Wenxin¡¯s figure was originally exquisite and enchanting. However, ever since she got pregnant, it was as if the child had squeezed all the nutrients out of her body. Her entire body had become thinner. Other than her slightly bulging stomach, every part of her body was a little thin and scrawny. Her small arms and legs were terrifyingly thin. Ming Yue¡¯s eyes welled up with tears when she saw what her good friend had now become. She was furious. When Xing Yixiao was pursuing Wen Xin, it could be said that he was pestering her relentlessly. She had even eaten a lot of snacks bought by Xing Yixiao, who had hoped that she could put in a good word for him in front of Wen Xin. Ming Yue was still in a daze. She could not believe that Xing Yixiao, who everyone thought was a loyal boyfriend, would have an affair. Moreover, he had an affair during his girlfriend¡¯s pregnancy! ¡°I snuck out on my own. He should be looking for me. I¡¯ve already blocked all of his socials.¡± Wen Xin hugged Ming Yue as tears streamed down her face. ¡°Yue Yue, I don¡¯t want to see him anymore. How could he do this to me? Eight years. I accompanied him for eight of the poorest years of his life. Now, our life is getting better and better. How could he change his mind just like that? That woman¡¯s birthday is on my prenatal checkup day. He said that he had to work overtime and didn¡¯t have time to accompany me. He accompanied her to a western restaurant instead. How could he do this to me? The child in my stomach doesn¡¯t belong to me alone.¡± Chapter 22 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue gritted her teeth. She was burning with anger. ¡°Damn scumbag. He should just drop dead! Wenxin, listen to me. No matter what decision you make, I will support you. Don¡¯t cry. Don¡¯t cry and ruin your health.¡± The phone suddenly rang. Ming Yue looked at the screen. It was the scumbag, Xing Yixiao. He probably couldn¡¯t contact Wen Xin, so he called her. Ming Yue answered the call with a grave expression. Xing Yixiao¡¯s anxious voice came from the other end of the phone. He seemed to have been looking for Wen Xin for a long time, and his breathing was a little rapid. ¡°Ming Yue! Did Wen Xin look for you?! We had a small conflict, and she suddenly ran out. I couldn¡¯t find her no matter how hard I tried. She¡¯s pregnant now, and I¡¯m worried that something might happen to her.¡± Wen Xin was by her side when she picked up the phone. When she heard him casually say, ¡®We had a small conflict,¡¯ she was so angry that her whole body trembled. She snatched the phone from Ming Yue¡¯s hand and cursed, ¡°Xing Yixiao, are you shameless? Had a small conflict? You slept with someone else. You call that a small conflict?¡± ¡°Wenxin, don¡¯t be angry. Let me explain. Nothing happened between the two of us that night. I didn¡¯t touch her. She called me and told me that she had fallen out of love and was about to commit suicide, so I went to see her. Please believe me. You¡¯re the only one I love. Where are you? I¡¯ll pick you up and bring you home, okay?¡± ¡°Love me? Spending my money to buy a bag for another woman is your way of loving me? I can¡¯t accept your love.¡± Xing Yixiao was silent for a moment. His calm tone was mixed with regret. ¡°Xinxin, we¡¯ve been together for eight years. Are we really going to break up over such a small matter? Even if you don¡¯t believe me, what about the baby? Do you really not want the baby anymore?¡± At the mention of the baby, Wen Xin felt like she was being threatened. She couldn¡¯t open her mouth and her tears flowed like a river. Ming Yue couldn¡¯t stand it anymore and snatched the phone away. ¡°Xing Yixiao, what right do you have to talk about the baby? If you truly loved Wen Xin and this child, you wouldn¡¯t have cheated on her! Do you have any shame? The two of you slept on the same bed and you said nothing happened? Isn¡¯t she just your colleague? It¡¯s none of your business whether she dies or not!¡± ¡°Mingyue.¡± Xing Yixiao¡¯s voice was filled with embarrassment and anger. ¡°At the end of the day, this is a private matter between me and Wenxin. Why would an outsider like you get involved? Besides, what good would it do you if you instigated Wenxin to break up with me? There¡¯s a living being in her stomach. Don¡¯t you feel guilty? I¡¯ll say it again. That woman and I are just ordinary colleagues. You can either choose to believe me or not. Or have you always hoped that Wenxin and I would break up?¡± Ming Yue was stunned by Xing Yixiao¡¯s accusations and complaints. She did not expect the other party to be so shameless. Not only did he not admit his mistake, but he even wanted to blame her. ¡°I want the two of you to break up? If you want to be together with Wenxin, don¡¯t cheat on her! How can you do such dirty things and don¡¯t even feel remorseful? If you really care so much about your face, don¡¯t do such shameless things! In the past, how did you promise in front of our friends that you would give Wenxin a good life? Is this the good life you gave her?¡± ¡°Ming Yue, we¡¯ve known each other for so many years. You should know what kind of person I am. I¡¯m not a half-hearted man. I just don¡¯t know how to interact with my colleagues. I don¡¯t want to explain too much to you. This is between Wenxin and me. I know I¡¯m wrong. I¡¯ve already made it clear to that woman. When the child is born, I¡¯ll marry Wenxin. Okay? Put her on the phone.¡± Ming Yue passed the phone to Wenxin and waited for her answer. Xing Yixiao was right. After all, this was between the two of them. However, she was still angry. She and Wen Xin were each other¡¯s best friends. Why could she not stand up for her friend, Wen Xin after he made a mistake? Did he think that Wen Xin was his property and no one could interfere? However, Ming Yue felt that even if a woman had gotten married and had children; before she was someone¡¯s mother or someone¡¯s wife, she was herself first. She was an independent person, so she should have her own friends, colleagues, and social circles. However, nowadays, after most women had children, no one remembered who she originally was. She was now someone¡¯s mother. Chapter 23 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios No one cared about her feelings. Therefore, many married women drifted further and further away from their friends and their original social circles. They even lost themselves. There were many men who had wives taking care of his family at home while he was carefree outside. In the end, when their relationship broke down, the woman was left with nothing but wrinkles and exhaustion. She, her children, and her friends were all gone. She did not want Wenxin to live such a pitiful life. She had to stay by Wenxin¡¯s side. No matter what decision she made ¨C even if the whole world disagreed with her decision ¨C Ming Yue would stand firmly behind her and be her helping hand. Wenxin took her phone and walked to the side. Ten minutes later, she came back. ¡°Yue Yue, he said¡­ he was just confused. That night, he sent the woman to the hotel and left. The only thing I can¡¯t stand is physical affairs. Since he didn¡¯t have a physical affair with her, I want to give him another chance¡­ In a while, he will come and pick me up. I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± Ming Yue was not surprised. ¡°You didn¡¯t do anything wrong to me. If you have any problems in the future, call me anytime.¡± ¡°Thank you, Yue Yue.¡± Wenxin hugged her and wiped her tears. The two of them had known each other since they were young. Ming Yue knew that Wenxin was a girl who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside. Sometimes, she was stubborn, but she was soft-hearted. Her personality was the complete opposite of Ming Yue¡¯s. In addition, the child in her stomach was already very big, so Ming Yue could understand her decision. Ten minutes later, Xing Yixiao¡¯s car stopped in front of them. Ming Yue turned around and refused to look at him. Xing Yixiao pushed open the car door and ran anxiously to Wenxin¡¯s side. He hugged her and apologized incoherently. After comforting Wenxin, he turned to look at Ming Yue and said gently, ¡°Ming Yue, I¡¯m sorry. I was anxious just now and my words were unpleasant. Don¡¯t lower yourself to my level.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t do anything wrong towards me. It¡¯s fine as long as you don¡¯t do anything to betray Wenxin in the future. You¡¯ve known Wenxin for eight years, and we¡¯ve known each other for 20 years. If you let her run out crying by herself again, I¡¯ll still scold you.¡± Xing Yixiao stayed silent for a while before finally agreeing. Ming Yue was still angry with him and did not want to take his car home. She said that she had something else to do and would take a taxi. After the two of them left, a cold wind blew. Ming Yue then remembered that her coat was still with Wenxin. Fortunately, Sun Yu was waiting for her nearby. She crossed her arms and jogged over to the car. Sun Yu started the car and she stared blankly at the scenery outside the window. In a moment of desperation, she had promised her grandmother that she would bring her married driver husband to the hospital to see her. However, the young master hated her so much that he definitely would not be willing to accompany her to the hospital. ¡­ Xing Yixiao¡¯s hands were on the steering wheel. He kept turning his head to look at Wenxin, who was sitting in the front passenger seat. ¡°Xin Xin, I¡¯ll marry you once the child is born.¡± ¡°Why wait until the child is born? My stomach isn¡¯t big now, and I can wear a wedding dress. I want to do it now.¡± Xing Yixiao looked troubled. ¡°I just graduated not long ago, and I still have to pay off my car loan for two years. Moreover, we still have to raise a child. Besides, your mother said that we can¡¯t get married if I can¡¯t fork out a hundred thousand yuan for the betrothal gift. I don¡¯t have enough money.¡± Wenxin stayed silent. She touched her stomach and got lost in her own thoughts. Xing Yixiao was acting up again. When they found out that she was pregnant half a year ago, they had discussed about holding a wedding. Xing Yixiao naturally thought that since they had been together for eight years, Wenxin would definitely be willing to marry him without asking for anything. However, he didn¡¯t expect his mother-in-law to be so stubborn. At first, she said that she wanted 128,000 yuan as a betrothal gift. Later, Wenxin negotiated with her and lowered it to 100,000 yuan. During that period, Xing Yixiao and Wenxin quarreled almost every day. He didn¡¯t understand why their eight-year relationship had to be measured by money. Moreover, marriage should be a matter of mutual consent. Why should the man take out so much money to marry the woman? Moreover, he had slept with Wenxin for eight years and was a little bored already. He felt that it was not worth it to take out so much money to marry her. They were not virgins. The two of them had unlocked all positions together. Wenxin glanced at her boyfriend and said softly, ¡°My parents won¡¯t take a single cent of the betrothal gift. They¡¯ll return it to me when we get married. My mother wants the betrothal gift because I¡¯m pregnant now and wants to give me a nest egg, just in case. Moreover, my father will give me an additional 80,000 yuan as dowry after we get married. When the time comes, these two sums of money will be our common property, right? Can we live together peacefully in the future?¡± Chapter 24 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Xing Yixiao¡¯s expression was still dark. ¡°This is why I can¡¯t understand. Why do you have to transfer the money in your left pocket to your right pocket? What¡¯s the point? Besides, your father said that he would give you 80,000 yuan. What if he doesn¡¯t give it to you? Can¡¯t your family understand me? Do you have to force me to this end?¡± He looked at the thin woman beside him. Her face was already shriveled and sunken. She was so thin because of her pregnancy at such a young age, which made him frown. Wasn¡¯t she just pregnant? She stayed at home every day and did nothing. Why didn¡¯t she dress up properly? She was so slovenly. Now, when he looked at her face, he didn¡¯t even have the most basic physical desire. ¡°Also, this is not a big deal. Why are you complaining to Ming Yue so easily? Can she provide you with any substantial help? Can she give you money to spend or help you raise your child? Are you going to live with her or with me? Look at you now. Other than me, who doesn¡¯t despise you and is willing to raise you, who else would want you? You don¡¯t have to do anything at home every day now. Look at me, I¡¯m as tired as a dog when I work outside. Can you not make my life so hard?¡± Wenxin did not dare to raise her head. She looked at herself in the rearview mirror from the corner of her eye. Was she really so ugly that it was disgusting? ¡­ At nine o¡¯clock in the evening, in a bar located in the most prosperous business district in the center of the Capital, the sign ¡®Wake Up Time¡¯ was brightly lit. In the private room, colorful lights flickered. There were a few men sitting on the luxurious leather sofa. Two of them were hugging beautiful women in skimpy clothes, and one was singing a heart-wrenching love song with a microphone. Liu Jingxing sat at the side with a cigarette in his mouth. His eyes were slightly narrowed and dark. He recalled the phone call that his good friend Zheng Ziheng had given him when he left the company. ¡°Do you still remember the old lady with a heart disease that I told you about? She was transferred to the VIP ward today, and there were four nurses who took care of her 24 hours a day. The surgery fees were also paid in advance. I heard from them that the richest Liu family in the capital arranged the money and the ward for her. I think there are many people with the surname Liu in the capital, but your family might be the only one who can be called the richest. Why? Did your family help arrange it? Is it someone you know?¡± Liu Jingxing frowned. An old granny with a heart disease? That country bumpkin¡¯s grandmother also had this illness. He asked the other party, ¡°Do you know her granddaughter¡¯s name?¡± ¡°I know that girl¡¯s name is Ming Yue. When she said it, I thought that this name was quite special, so it left a deep impression on me. Moreover, she¡¯s really just like her name. She looks like a moon princess. She¡¯s clean and beautiful, and she speaks gently. She¡¯s my type. I was still thinking of getting to know her after her grandmother¡¯s surgery.¡± When Liu Jingxing heard the name of that country bumpkin from his good friend, he was stunned on the spot for once. Zheng Ziheng was his good friend. He was an outgoing person who loved to talk and made a lot of noise. Probably since this spring, he had heard his good friend mention intermittently that among the patients he was in charge of,there was an old granny and granddaughter who relied on each other. He said that his granddaughter stayed in the hospital almost every day and he would often bump into her hiding in the corridor and crying secretly. Some of the other patients¡¯ family members advised her that at her grandmother¡¯s age, it was meaningless to waste a large sum of money to cure her. Moreover, it was not so easy to find a matching heart. It was better to bring the old woman home early and let her eat and drink happily until the last days of her life. ¡°However, no matter how others persuaded her, she stayed silent and never showed any intention of giving up. She said that she was raised by her grandmother since she was young. Even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, she wouldn¡¯t give up. That girl was young, but she didn¡¯t mind being dirty or tired. She took care of the old lady by herself, bathed the old lady, and fed her. She really took good care of the old lady.¡± At that time, he only felt that this girl was indeed quite filial. She indeed did not have it easy. He thought about how he had grown up with his grandma. If he had encountered the same difficulties, he would probably have made the same choice as that girl. He had also thought that if that old lady was lucky enough to find a matching heart, he could bear the cost of the surgery for them. A million yuan was neither too much nor too little, but to him, it was just the money for a car. Chapter 25 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios But now, he heard from Zheng Ziheng that the girl¡¯s name was Ming Yue. Who was Ming Yue? Ming Yue was the scheming woman who had schemed to climb into his bed. Just two days ago, his grandma had forced him to get a marriage certificate with her. Because of a very unhappy memory when he was young, what he hated the most was a woman who would do anything for money. It was extremely disgusting. He had never expected that Ming Yue, the youngest daughter of Butler Ming, whom he had raised in the countryside, would one day have the guts to scheme against him. The more he couldn¡¯t believe it, the more disgusted and angry he felt. Who was the one who said that the knife that stabbed you the most ruthlessly often came from the hands of the most ¡°familiar¡± person? He signed a marriage agreement with that woman and was determined to divorce her after the child was born and never see her again. He also asked her never to appear in front of the child. He could not associate the kind, strong, and stubborn little girl that Zheng Ziheng mentioned with the scheming Ming Yue. Could it be that she really did not know about it at the time? Was she also a victim? In the end, he concluded calmly, ¡°Unfortunately, the cute and kind woman you mentioned is my wife and the mother of my child.¡± ¡°What did you say?!¡± Zheng Ziheng¡¯s voice broke. After hanging up the phone, he had mixed feelings. How should he face that woman in the future? Thinking about how he had mocked and ridiculed that woman for the past two months and said all kinds of nasty words to deliberately anger and humiliate her, he felt a rare sense of guilt. He could not imagine how torturous the woman¡¯s life must have been these two months. He suddenly wanted to see her. With half a cigarette left in the ashtray, he put on his coat and was about to walk out. His friend saw this and was slightly stunned. ¡°What are you doing? You¡¯re not playing anymore? You¡¯re going home?¡± ¡°There¡¯s something going on at home. You guys go ahead and play. You can put everything on my tab.¡± Liu Jingxing drove back to Fairview East and parked the car. He saw two people standing by the parking space diagonally opposite and chatting. It was a man and a woman. The woman¡¯s height just reached the tip of the man¡¯s nose. At night, the lights in the neighborhood were dim. He glanced at them and was not curious about what the two of them were arguing about. ¡°No, no! I really can¡¯t help you with this, Young Madam. I¡¯m just a driver. If Young Master finds out that I helped you do such a thing, he¡¯ll definitely kill me! I really can¡¯t help you. Please don¡¯t make things difficult for me.¡± ¡°I really have no choice. I really don¡¯t know any other men. He won¡¯t be angry even if he knows, really. Our marriage only exists in name. He won¡¯t care about these things. Trust me.¡± Liu Jingxing subconsciously looked over. Why did this voice sound so similar to that country bumpkin¡¯s voice? He focused his gaze and saw that it was indeed her. Ming Yue was wearing a white sweater inside with a man¡¯s jacket draped over her, forcing the man to retreat to the front of the car. What was she doing? For some reason, Liu Jingxing felt that his head was a little green, and his face was a little green. ¡°I really can¡¯t do it, Young Madam. Oh no¡­ Ming Yue-jie, can you not make things difficult for me?¡± ¡°I believe in you. You can definitely do it.¡± What the f*ck was going on? Why did it sound so wrong to him? Liu Jingxing¡¯s temples throbbed, and his eyebrows furrowed. He pursed his lips and strode over. He didn¡¯t deliberately hide himself, so when Sun Yu looked up, he saw the young master walking towards them with a livid expression. He was nearly 1.9 meters tall and looked fierce. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Sun Yu was so frightened that his entire body trembled. He subconsciously took a few steps back and almost fell. ¡°Young Master, why did you suddenly come back?¡± He looked even more guilty. For a moment, Liu Jingxing felt like a husband who had caught his wife cheating on him. This feeling made him feel uncomfortable all over. Also, the country bumpkin¡¯s words, ¡®Our marriage only exists in name¡¯, made him inexplicably angry. Ming Yue didn¡¯t expect him to come back at this time. After thinking about it today, she decided not to trouble the young master. Otherwise, not only would he not agree to help, but he would also mock her. Just as she was at a loss, she suddenly thought of Sun Yu. He happened to be a driver, so it would be easier for him to lie. She did not plan to let him help her for free. She planned to give him a week¡¯s salary as compensation. However, no matter how she persuaded him, Sun Yu shook his head and refused. He seemed to be very afraid of Liu Jingxing, even though Ming Yue repeatedly promised him that what he was worried about would never happen. Chapter 26 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios As soon as Sun Yu saw Liu Jingxing, he became even more afraid. He hid behind Ming Yue and whispered, ¡°Young Madam, hurry up and explain to the Young Master. The Young Master will misunderstand.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to misunderstand? I just want you to help me.¡± Liu Jingxing¡¯s eyebrows twitched. ¡°Help you with what?¡± Since he had seen her, Ming Yue did not intend to hide it anymore. She said directly, ¡°I want to ask him to pretend to be my husband and accompany me to the hospital to visit my grandmother tomorrow. My grandmother has been in a bad mood recently. I want her to receive treatment in peace.¡± Liu Jingxing¡¯s voice deepened. ¡°Can¡¯t you see that I¡¯m a living person? Do you need to beg others?¡± Ming Yue looked at the unhappy man in front of her and felt that he was strange. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say not to disturb you? Besides, will you help me if I beg you?¡± Liu Jingxing stared at her with dark eyes. Thinking of what Zheng Ziheng had said, he coughed twice. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± This time, it was Ming Yue¡¯s turn to be dumbfounded. She stared at him with a strange expression. Those who didn¡¯t know better would think that he had mutated. Liu Jingxing felt inexplicably uncomfortable. ¡°You¡­ don¡¯t think too much. I just think that old people are too pitiful.¡± Ming Yue probed, ¡°Tomorrow¡­ are you really going to accompany me to the hospital? I might have to trouble you more than once. In the future, my grandmother might ask to see you occasionally. Of course, I mean before we get a divorce.¡± After the child was born, her grandmother should have recovered. Liu Jingxing responded with a faint ¡°hmm¡± and looked a little impatient. ¡°Since I have promised you, I¡¯ll help you. Why are you so talkative? Let¡¯s go home.¡± He strode towards Unit 3. Ming Yue bit her lip and followed him. ¡°Um¡­ I have to tell you something in advance. What I told my grandmother is that my husband is a driver for someone else.¡± Liu Jingxing nodded expressionlessly. He was tall, had long legs, and had big strides. Ming Yue was 1.63 meters tall, which was not considered short among the girls, but she still had to jog to keep up with him. ¡°Also, I told Grandma¡­ that my husband has a good temper and is obedient to me. So, please, you don¡¯t have to deliberately treat me well when you go tomorrow. Just¡­ just don¡¯t get angry with me.¡± Liu Jingxing felt his heart tighten, and he suddenly stopped in his tracks. A crack finally appeared on his expressionless face. Ming Yue did not expect him to suddenly stop, and her forehead hit the young master¡¯s firm back. She thought that her words had made him unhappy, so she rubbed her head and explained, ¡°I¡¯ve been by Grandmother¡¯s side since I was young. She is the only person who really cares about me. So if you get angry at me in front of her, she will be worried about me.¡± Liu Jingxing lowered his eyes and looked down at the girl who was rubbing her forehead. He suddenly felt that perhaps he was prejudiced against her. Ming Yue and the girl Zheng Ziheng mentioned were the same person. In the past two months, he had indeed done a lot of things to bully her. He could not help but feel a little bitter. He felt that had committed a terrible sin. Ming Yue felt as if her head had just been struck broken because she clearly heard the Young Master¡¯s deep voice coming from above. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Ming Yue widened her eyes and looked up at him in confusion. ¡°Why¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best to cooperate with you tomorrow,¡± Liu Jingxing said coldly and turned to leave, as if the apology she had just heard was an illusion. Ming Yue did not expect to hear an apology from the young master in her lifetime. She remembered that when she was young, her father would return to her grandmother¡¯s house once a year. When he was chatting with her grandmother, he would mention the young master of the family. He said that he had a bad temper and was not easy to please. When he was eight years old, he pressed his twelve-year-old cousin against the wall and beat him up. When he was angry, he was like a violent little lion. His cousin was so frightened by him that he climbed up to the roof. He also climbed up to the roof and forcefully pulled him down. Butler Ming was so frightened that his soul almost left his body. He hurriedly found a few unused thick mattresses to cushion him on the ground. Only then did his cousin not fall badly. Ever since he was young, he had always been a reckless person. He would get into a fight whenever there was a disagreement, and he always had a group of lackeys behind him. When he was in the fourth grade of elementary school, a sixth-grade senior bullied him. He caught a snake in the garden of the old residence and hid it in his bag before bringing it to school. He threw it into that senior¡¯s uniform collar, and the senior peed his pants on the spot. During middle school, he did whatever he wanted. Anyone who looked at him the wrong way would be beaten up and sent to the hospital. Chapter 27 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue often heard her father telling these kinds of stories, so when she first went to the Liu family at the age of 10, she was very careful. She was afraid that she would meet the devil that she couldn¡¯t afford to offend. Later, she met him in the garden. She was wearing tight jeans and a sky-blue cartoon printed half-sleeved shirt. She was short and scrawny, and her skin was a little tanned. The 15-year-old young master was tall and had long legs. He wore a headset and sat on a chair to listen to music. His facial features were handsome. The first thing he said after seeing her was, ¡°Where did this country bumpkin come from?¡± That night, the young master¡¯s body could not withstand the effect of the drug, but his consciousness was clear. He only gritted his teeth in her ear and said, ¡°I¡¯ll make you pay the price sooner or later.¡± The young master, who hated her so much, actually apologized to her? He actually apologized to others? Ming Yue followed after him. The two of them entered the elevator together and arrived home quietly. They changed their shoes. ¡°You should clean up. We¡¯ll video call grandma later.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Ming Yue went to the bathroom to take a shower. It was as if they were doing a quest. She and the young master had to act lovingly in front of the old madam Tomorrow, she would bring the young master to her grandmother to continue this show. When she came out of the shower, Liu Jingxing was already waiting on the sofa. When he saw her, his deep gaze sized her up. Ming Yue bit her lips and felt that the other party¡¯s gaze was a little scary. It made her subconsciously recall the scene of how the two of them were wildly entangled that night¡­ She sat uncomfortably on his left side. A faint fragrance entered Liu Jingxing¡¯s nose. The moment he lowered his head, as if he had seen something. He frowned and looked away. He then said coldly, ¡°Button up your shirt properly.¡± Ming Yue was confused. She lowered her head and looked at her shirt. Only the top two buttons of her pajama top were unbuttoned. Only her collarbone and neck were exposed. Nothing else was exposed. How was this inappropriate? However, she still obediently buttoned them. After the video call with the old madam, Liu Jingxing did not leave immediately like he did yesterday. Ming Yue stood up first. ¡°What time are you going to visit your grandmother at the hospital tomorrow?¡± ¡°Early. Grandmother needs to rest at noon.¡± ¡°Okay, see you tomorrow.¡± Liu Jingxing walked past her and returned to his room. Behind him, Ming Yue bit her lip as she said, ¡°Thank you.¡± Liu Jingxing stopped in his tracks for a moment. Then, he entered the room without looking back. Ming Yue went to water the dry plant that the young master had forgotten on the balcony. She looked at the grass and thought that she was just like this grass, completely withered and yellow. The night passed quickly. The next day, Ming Yue woke up with a headache and a tight throat. She coughed a few times but did not get better. She muttered to herself, ¡°Could it be that I caught a cold after being out in the wind for a while yesterday?¡± Although she knew that people¡¯s immunity would decrease when they were pregnant, this was too exaggerated. She drank a cup of hot water and began to prepare breakfast. Today, the young master was going to the hospital with her to see grandmother, so she made breakfast for two. She wrapped two bowls of wontons, picked a few fresh onions, and fried four scallion pancakes. These should be enough for two people. When Liu Jingxing came out after getting ready, he smelled the fragrance of onion oil. He stopped in his tracks and saw Ming Yue sitting at the dining table with her head lowered, eating the scallion pancake in front of her with her mouth full. Were all pregnant people like her? She had such a good appetite so early in the morning. The last thing he wanted to admit was that when he saw this scene, the first thought that came to his mind was: She was like a little hamster and was quite cute. However, he would not say it out loud even if it killed him. ¡°It¡¯s so fragrant,¡± Ming Yue nibbled on the scallion pancake, her delicious eyes narrowed into slits as she spoke incoherently. She tried her best to swallow the food in her mouth and said, ¡°It smells really good.¡± Liu Jingxing thought that he could clearly tell how the food tasted just by looking at her expression. ¡°I made your share. Eat it while it¡¯s still hot. Let¡¯s go to the hospital after you¡¯re done.¡± Liu Jingxing loosened his tie with his right hand and pulled out a chair to sit down. He refused. ¡°I don¡¯t eat such greasy food in the morning. My assistant will buy me breakfast from Chen¡¯s.¡± Chen¡¯s Restaurant? That Chen¡¯s Restaurant that sold a cup of soy milk for more than 80 yuan? As a food blogger, Ming Yue usually paid more attention to these delicacies on the Internet. She basically knew all the delicacies in the capital. As for Chen¡¯s Restaurant, she had mixed feelings about it. She couldn¡¯t understand the thinking of rich people. She muttered softly, ¡°Then I might as well bring this pancake and wonton over to Dr. Zheng.¡± After eating the wonton, she could only eat one scallion pancake. There were still three left, and grandmother couldn¡¯t eat these things now. She would occasionally bring breakfast to Dr. Zheng in the past, and he always said that he enjoyed the food. Chapter 28 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When Liu Jingxing caught the words ¡®Doctor Zheng¡¯, his expression immediately darkened. Bring breakfast for Zheng Ziheng? That person had said yesterday that he liked her and wanted to interact with her. No, no way! How could she bring breakfast for someone who liked her? Wouldn¡¯t that be misunderstood? Moreover, he was still here. Wasn¡¯t this equivalent to cheating on him in front of him? Although he didn¡¯t like Ming Yue, she was now legally his wife. Liu Jingxing felt that his hair color was a little green1 today. No man could accept his wife showing goodwill to another man in front of him. Even if Zheng Ziheng really loved Ming Yue, he had to line up behind him obediently. He would only have a chance when they divorced. His eyes darkened. ¡°This pancake smells quite good. I¡¯ll try it.¡± Ming Yue nodded. ¡°Try it.¡± Liu Jingxing held the shiny scallion pancake in his fair and well-defined hand and took a big bite. He did not expect it to taste so good. He stuffed the pancake into his mouth and finished it in a few bites. Then, he reached out for a second one. Ming Yue continued to eat the wonton with her head lowered. When the young master picked up the last pancake on the plate, she was a little stunned. ¡°You like scallion pancakes so much?¡± Liu Jingxing finished three pancakes and a bowl of wontons in one go. He shook his head expressionlessly. ¡°I don¡¯t like it.¡± He just didn¡¯t want to let Zheng Ziheng take advantage of it. How could he like such greasy things? ¡­ The two of them walked out of the unit quietly. When they reached the parking lot, they saw four large gift boxes by Sun Yu¡¯s feet. There were also four similar-sized gift boxes in the trunk. Ming Yue was stunned for a moment and turned to look at the man behind her. Liu Jingxing seemed to know what she wanted to ask. ¡°Why are you looking at me? It¡¯s my first time meeting your family. It¡¯s only common sense that I shouldn¡¯t go empty handed.¡± Of course she understood, but weren¡¯t they only acting for grandmother? Sun Yu saw his boss walking over with the lady boss and thought to himself that his salary probably wouldn¡¯t be deducted because of what happened yesterday. He eagerly opened the door to the backseat. ¡°Young Master, Young Madam, are you going to the Central Hospital?¡± Liu Jingxing said indifferently, ¡°You can rest today. I¡¯ll drive by myself.¡± Sun Yu froze. Was he going to be fired by his boss after all? After watching the two of them leave with red eyes, Sun Yu stood rooted to the ground in a daze. At this moment, the security guard appeared behind him and patted his shoulder, comforting him. ¡°Young man, you¡¯re still young. You¡¯ll meet someone you like in the future. That young man is indeed more handsome than you. If I were that young lady, I would choose him too. But don¡¯t be discouraged. There will be someone for you¡­¡± Sun Yu was confused. Was there something wrong with this uncle¡¯s brain? What did he mean by ¡®someone you like¡¯? He looked back at the uncle¡¯s security uniform and sighed. ¡°Uncle, are you guys still recruiting?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The security guard said in surprise. ¡°I thought you were dumped by your girlfriend. It turns out that you were fired by your boss? We happen to be recruiting people. We work on a ¡®work one day and rest one day¡¯ system. The pay is five thousand yuan per month. You will also receive a bonus during holidays. The package is very good. Coincidentally, our leader said that he wanted to find a young and strong security guard. Recently, the security hasn¡¯t been very good. Although this is a wealthy district, a woman was robbed on the streets a few days ago.¡± Sun Yu exclaimed, ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Why would I lie to you? The atmosphere has been tense for the past two days. Otherwise, we wouldn¡¯t be recruiting people.¡± So, in less than ten minutes, Sun Yu found a new job. On the other side, Liu Jingxing drove Sun Yu¡¯s 300,000 yuan car to the hospital parking lot. ¡°My grandmother is quite friendly. If she keeps chatting with you, please bear with it for a while. I¡¯ll find an excuse to take you away then.¡± Liu Jingxing did not care. His tone was indifferent. ¡°Old people are lonely after staying in the hospital alone for too long. Isn¡¯t it normal to like to chat? I still have this bit of time.¡± Ming Yue recalled his daily interactions with the Old Madam. It seemed like¡­ When the Old Madam was nagging, he would hum impatiently and agree while looking at the time. Anyway, he would slip away if he could. The two of them parked the car. Ming Yue got out of the car and walked to the trunk to get the gift boxes. Liu Jingxing tidied his hair in the mirror and straightened his tie. After confirming that there was no problem, he opened the door and got out of the car. Chapter 29 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue did not know what Liu Jingxing had prepared. The eight gift boxes were exquisite and gorgeous. They were quite heavy to lift. She tried and could only lift four boxes with both hands. ¡°Young Master, can you help me carry half of it?¡± She carried four gift boxes and said with difficulty, ¡°You bought too many things. Besides, we¡¯re just acting for grandmother. Let¡¯s only bring four boxes?¡± Liu Jingxing frowned as he looked at the petite woman who was struggling to carry the four gift boxes. Her arms were trembling slightly, and her fingertips were pale. He was inexplicably angry. He walked over and snatched the gift boxes from the woman¡¯s hand. Along with the four gift boxes in the trunk, he picked up the eight gift boxes with one hand and slammed the trunk door with the other. Liu Jingxing glanced at her. ¡°Sometimes, I really wonder if you¡¯re a woman.¡± With that, he reached out his slender hand. ¡°Hold my hand.¡± Ming Yue bit her lip. She knew that he was trying to show his love for her so that her grandmother would not worry. Hence, she did not hesitate and placed her hand in his. Her hands were so small. This was Liu Jingxing¡¯s first reaction when he held her hands. At this inappropriate time, he recalled that night, his entire body was hot and his mind was in a mess. She had whimpered in pain and her hands were like kitten claws scratching his back. He had impatiently grabbed her slender wrists and pressed them on the top of her head¡­ Ming Yue¡¯s expression froze as if she had recalled something. She suddenly pulled her hand out of the man¡¯s palm. When she met the man¡¯s ambiguous gaze, she explained in a panic, ¡°Um, I don¡¯t think we need to hold hands. It¡¯ll be easier for you to carry things with both hands.¡± Liu Jingxing stared at her for a long time without saying anything. The two of them walked into the hospital one after another. He was wearing a coffee-colored windbreaker and was tall and straight. He had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and a lean waist. He looked like a model in a poster. Beside him, she looked small and gentle. She was a classic beauty with an Oriental charm. This combination was too eye-catching, causing the people in the hospital to keep looking. Zheng Ziheng, who was wearing a white coat, watched the two of them walk in from afar with a lifeless expression. Liu Jingxing raised his eyebrows slightly and stared at him meaningfully. ¡°Good morning, Doctor Zheng.¡± When Ming Yue saw Zheng Ziheng, she jogged forward and greeted him. Her smile was warm and moving, like a charming flower. Liu Jingxing, who was standing behind her, was slightly stunned. An indescribable feeling surged in his heart. He had never seen this side of a woman before. She was like a flower growing under the sun, lively and cheerful, charming. In the two months since that night, she had barely smiled. In the old residence, she was reserved and uneasy towards grandma. The corners of her lips were stiff and lifeless, but he had always felt that she had gotten her wish. Zheng Ziheng had stayed up all night and was not very energetic. However, he still grinned. ¡°Ming Yue, you¡¯re here to see your grandmother?¡± He seemed a little surprised to see someone else appear beside her. He asked politely and restrainedly, ¡°May I ask, is this your¡­?¡± Ming Yue bit her lip and hesitated. In the end, she told him, ¡°He¡¯s my husband. I brought him here today to meet grandmother.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Zheng Ziheng smiled and nodded. He reached out to Liu Jingxing. ¡°Hello.¡± Liu Jingxing ignored his outstretched hand and replied coldly, ¡°Hello.¡± Zheng Ziheng retracted his hand and silently scolded Liu Jingxing in his heart. You¡¯re really good at pretending, Young Master Liu. ¡°Your grandmother is awake. You should go find her.¡± He could not stand Liu Jingxing¡¯s smug and arrogant face anymore. After hearing Liu Jingxing¡¯s words yesterday, he was indeed a little shocked, but he still felt that Ming Yue was not that kind of woman. It must be a misunderstanding. Hence, he warned Liu Jingxing seriously, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to tell Ming Yue that we¡¯re friends.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°What if she knows that we¡¯re friends? What if she misunderstands and thinks that I¡¯m like you? I still want to leave a good impression on her.¡± Liu Jingxing¡¯s face was ashen. ¡°Do you want to fight?¡± ¡°Really, please don¡¯t tell her. To be honest, I think you¡¯re prejudiced against her. She and I have met more than the two of you have. I really don¡¯t think she can do such a thing. You¡¯d better investigate the other people in the old residence carefully. Don¡¯t let the young lady quietly take the blame.¡± Chapter 30 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue and Liu Jingxing went to the VIP ward. Grandmother Ming was leaning against the hospital bed. A woman in her forties was sitting beside her. She was holding a spoon and feeding her porridge bit by bit. Her movements were meticulous and careful. From time to time, she would talk to the old lady, making the old lady smile. She seemed to be in a good mood. This should be the caretaker arranged by the Liu family. Ming Yue smiled. ¡°Grandmother, guess who I brought to see you?¡± The caretaker auntie was very perceptive. She quickly stood up and took the gift from Liu Jingxing. ¡°Take a seat. Auntie, so this is the granddaughter and grandson-in-law that you¡¯ve been telling me about. These two are really good-looking. They¡¯re really compatible!¡± Grandmother Ming looked at Liu Jingxing and was a little puzzled. ¡°This¡­¡± Liu Jingxing walked forward and bowed slightly. ¡°Hello, grandmother. I¡¯m Liu Jingxing.¡± Grandmother Ming looked at Liu Jingxing in surprise. ¡°What did this child eat at home to grow so tall?¡± She was sitting on the bed. When she looked up, she felt that Liu Jingxing¡¯s head was about to touch the ceiling. Liu Jingxing did not expect this to be the first thing the old lady said when they met. He smiled. ¡°My mom and dad are both quite tall. I inherited it from them.¡± ¡°He¡¯s good-looking too. He¡¯s even better-looking than those celebrities in movies. It¡¯s not easy for you to drive for the leader, right? No matter where the leader goes, you have to guard outside.¡± Ming Yue was embarrassed. Just as she was about to interrupt, she saw the young master nod and say seriously, ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s why I¡¯ve always been envious of others who can eat their wife¡¯s hot cooking the moment they get home.¡± Grandmother Ming was a little proud. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be envious of others in the future. Our Yue Yue cooks very well. She¡¯ll definitely make you fat. Oh right, I heard from Ming Yue that you know her father?¡± Of course, he knew Butler Ming. As long as he could remember, Butler Ming had been working at home. Liu Jingxing looked at the weathered old woman. She was weak and thin, but the love in her eyes was about to overflow. He could not help but smile. ¡°I know him. Uncle Ming works hard and is serious. The colleagues who work with him like him very much.¡± Grandmother Ming¡¯s gaze became even more loving. She reached out her dry and rough hand, as if she was going to shake Liu Jingxing¡¯s hand. Ming Yue was stunned. She was afraid that the young master would mind touching her grandmother¡¯s body, so she was about to go over and hold her grandmother¡¯s hand. However, before she could move, the young master took the initiative to hand his hand over. ¡°Yue Yue, go share some of this food with the auntie on the second floor. How can an old lady like me eat so much?¡± Ming Yue looked at her grandmother and pouted as she muttered softly, ¡°What do you want to talk about? Why are you hiding things from me?¡± However, she still carried the fruits and left according to her grandmother¡¯s instructions. When she reached the door, she still turned around and reminded her worriedly, ¡°Grandmother, um¡­ don¡¯t ask too much¡­ Liu¡­ uh, Jingxing still has to go to work later.¡± Liu Jingxing¡¯s eyes gradually darkened as he turned to look at Ming Yue¡¯s departing figure. What did she call him just now? Jingxing? Seeing that her granddaughter had walked away, Grandmother Ming held Liu Jingxing¡¯s hand. Her expression became a little more serious. She sighed softly. ¡°I don¡¯t know if Yue Yue told you, but when she was born, her mother passed away because of a difficult delivery. Her father was busy with work and couldn¡¯t take care of her. For the past twenty years, it has always been the two of us ¨C the old and the young ¨C who ¨C relied on each other. Yue Yue, this child, is hardworking, strong, and kind. Her biggest flaw might be that she has a burden like me. It¡¯s already very good that you don¡¯t mind that she still has to take care of an old woman like me in the future. I don¡¯t have any requirements for you. I just hope that you can treat Yue Yue better. She has suffered too much since she was young. Especially after I fell sick, she hid and cried countless times. Every time she returned to the ward, her eyes were red. I was afraid that she would be sad, so I always pretended not to see it. I hope you don¡¯t mind me being naggy. Yue Yue is really a good child.¡± Ming Yue took the fruits to the ward where her grandmother used to stay. After giving the fruits to the auntie, she chatted briefly and prepared to go back. She was afraid that her grandmother would say too much and annoy the young master. Before she left, the auntie said that she would have to trouble her to open a crack in the window to let the air in the room. When she passed by the young man, she saw that he was not holding a book in his hand this time. Instead, he was holding his phone. Ming Yue casually glanced at the content on the screen and was instantly stunned. Wasn¡¯t that the video of her making mousse cake that she uploaded half a month ago?! At this moment, the young man seemed to sense her gaze and slowly raised his head to look at her. ¡°How long do you plan to be on hiatus?¡± Chapter 31 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios This, this¡­ how could this be?! Ming Yue¡¯s eyes widened, and her face turned completely red. This was probably the worst case scenario that the anti-social Ming Yue feared. This person had actually seen her video. Her grandmother had been staying in this ward for half a year, and she was busy in the ward every day, but he had never spoken to her! ¡°Uh¡­ How did you know that this uploader is me?¡± She never showed her face in her videos! The steps and explanations were also done in post-production. The man had a look that said, ¡®What kind of idiotic question are you asking?¡¯ He then said, ¡°Don¡¯t you know that your voice is very recognizable? It¡¯s like a puppy who is protective of its food, angry after your bones are snatched. It sounds cute and fierce.¡± ¡°Little¡­ puppy.¡± Ming Yue couldn¡¯t tell if he was an audience or an anti-fan, but she couldn¡¯t care less now. She felt that she couldn¡¯t stay in this ward any longer, and she started to feel uncomfortable. ¡°Um¡­ I¡¯ve been busy recently. Can I post a video at the latest the day after tomorrow? Thank you for your support.¡± After saying that, she turned to leave. The man sighed speechlessly and laughed dryly. ¡°I know you have a social phobia, so I haven¡¯t taken the initiative to talk to you. I guess you won¡¯t come to this ward again in the future.¡± ¡°No¡­ I won¡¯t. I wish you a speedy recovery.¡± The man hummed faintly. ¡°Thank you.¡± Ming Yue¡¯s entire face and ears were red. She had never encountered such a situation. When she returned to the VIP ward on the third floor, the situation she had been worried about did not happen at all. She even heard her grandmother¡¯s hearty laughter when she was in the corridor. ¡°Grandmother, what are you guys talking about? Why are you so happy?¡± ¡°I told Jingxing about how you played football when you were young. In the end, you kicked the ball into someone¡¯s courtyard and jumped over the wall to pick up the ball. You didn¡¯t pay attention and jumped into the pile of feces by the wall. At that time, you were short and your legs were too short to reach the ground. When I found you, you were crying. As you cried, you said that your leg was about to rot and would have to be amputated.¡± Ming Yue looked embarrassed. Why did she have to ask such a question? It seemed that the two of them were laughing so happily in the ward at her expense. Even the young master had a smile on his face. He even sized her up from the waist down. She pretended to be angry and walked forward to glare at him. ¡°What are you laughing at! What¡¯s so funny!¡± Liu Jingxing immediately stopped smiling and lowered his head to admit his mistake. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have laughed at you.¡± Grandmother Ming glared at Ming Yue. ¡°Yue Yue, you can¡¯t bully Jingxing, understand? How could you forbid him from laughing? You can¡¯t be so domineering in the future.¡± Although the old woman complained, she couldn¡¯t hide the smile on her face. When the two of them came out of the hospital, Ming Yue said to the other seriously, ¡°Young master, thank you. My grandmother hasn¡¯t been so happy in a long time.¡± Liu Jingxing nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll send you home.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± The two of them were polite and did not look like they were in love at all. It was so unlike how they had acted in the hospital just now. Ming Yue had just fastened her seatbelt when a pair of slender and fair hands reached out from the side. There was a card between his index and middle fingers, and he handed it to her. ¡°Use this card if you want to buy anything.¡± It was a black card with gold trimmings. Mingyue had only seen this kind of card in movies. She quickly declined. ¡°No need. I have my own money¡­¡± However, Liu Jingxing loosened his grip and the card landed on her lap. He said unhappily, ¡°Keep your money for later use. I¡¯m the father of the child in your stomach. It¡¯s only right for me to raise the two of you. Or do you want everyone to think that I¡¯m a scumbag and that you still have to earn money to support the child after I got you pregnant?¡± Seeing Ming Yue staring at the card on her lap in a daze, Liu Jingxing¡¯s face was tense, and there was a hint of impatience between his brows. His temper had always been bad, and it was normal for him to flare up when things didn¡¯t go his way. In front of Ming Yue, he was already very restrained because she was a woman, and a pregnant woman at that. Even if he was angry, he could only scare her with a sullen face or scare her with his words. Otherwise, what could he do? He couldn¡¯t hit her or scold her. If she was a man, he would hit her when she was disobedient. He would beat her until she was obedient. Just as he was about to lose his temper again, Ming Yue picked up the black card. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I forgot that you¡¯re the baby¡¯s father.¡± F*ck! Could he beat her up?! How could she forget such a thing?! She didn¡¯t take him seriously at all, did she? Chapter 32 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue held the black card and thought that from now on, she would use this card to pay for the child¡¯s expenses. Eat more nutritious food. If you want to buy clothes, buy good quality ones from big brands. Don¡¯t be stingy with money. Don¡¯t let my Liu family¡¯s child suffer.¡± Ming Yue was inexplicably unhappy when she heard his words. The child in her stomach was also her baby. ¡°I¡¯m his mother. Of course I won¡¯t treat him badly.¡± The light turned red and he stepped on the brakes. Liu Jingxing¡¯s slender and fair hand knocked on the steering wheel. He said casually, ¡°What I mean is that you should buy a new set of pajamas. Your pajamas are already pilling. If Grandma sees it during the video call, she might think that I¡¯m abusing you.¡± Ming Yue was stunned for a moment. She felt a little embarrassed, but then she felt that there was nothing to be embarrassed about. ¡°It¡¯s not like I can¡¯t wear it anymore if it¡¯s pilling. Anyway, I¡¯m already used to wearing it.¡± ¡°Up to you,¡± Liu Jingxing said coldly. After a while, as if he couldn¡¯t take it anymore, he took a deep breath and said in an unfriendly tone, ¡°Is it just pilling? Miss Ming? Can¡¯t you see that the threads are already loose? That night when I video-called Grandma, it was just for a while but the threads on it were already stuck to my clothes. Do you know how embarrassed I was when I took them down one by one?¡± ¡°Ah, this¡­ I really didn¡¯t notice that.¡± Ming Yue instantly looked embarrassed. Liu Jingxing had obviously tolerated her for a long time. He said angrily, ¡°I¡¯m really curious where you found these ugly and tattered clothes. I¡¯ve never had the experience of pulling threads. You¡¯re really capable, Miss Ming!¡± He emphasized the last few words and gritted his teeth. Ming Yue knew that she was in the wrong. She bit her lip and kept quiet. She really didn¡¯t mean to wear clothes of poor quality to affect him. When she bought it, she spent a total of 150 yuan. Who would have thought that it would be of this quality? She smiled awkwardly and said, ¡°Erm, don¡¯t be angry. I¡¯ll buy a new set.¡± ¡°You should do that as soon as possible.¡± Liu Jingxing started the car and subconsciously said, ¡°Fortunately, you weren¡¯t wearing that pilling pajamas that night¡­¡± Before he could finish, he froze. The car fell into an awkward silence. Neither of them spoke again. It was so quiet in the car that only the other party¡¯s breathing could be heard. However, even the sound of normal breathing sounded slightly ambiguous at this moment. When they arrived at Fairview East, Liu Jingxing parked the car outside the neighborhood and the two of them got out of the car together. It was only ten o¡¯clock. Liu Jingxing wanted to change his car and drive to the company. He spent so much time in the hospital today and most likely had to work overtime again. Who said that it was easy to be a boss? At the very least, employees had weekends and holidays to rest. Damn it, the boss had 365 days a year without rest. He couldn¡¯t catch up to the donkeys in the production team. Ming Yue obediently walked in front. Liu Jingxing followed behind her with a resentful expression. When he entered the neighborhood, he accidentally glanced at the security guard in the security booth and felt that he looked a little familiar. He took a closer look. He was too familiar with this face. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Are you in trouble at home? You¡¯re quite impressive to work two jobs.¡± Sun Yu had a bitter look on his face. With tears in his eyes, he explained, ¡°No, this is the only source of income I have now.¡± Liu Jingxing frowned at him. ¡°What do you mean? I¡¯ve only been out for less than three hours, and you¡¯ve already jumped ship?¡± Then he glanced at the uniform he was wearing. ¡°They¡¯re offering you a better remuneration?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t. Didn¡¯t you fire me, Young Master?¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t I know about this?¡± ¡°Huh? You didn¡¯t?¡± Sun Yu was dumbfounded. Liu Jingxing walked forward and patted the other party¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You¡¯re quite capable. You found a new job for yourself so quickly. Alright, since you like the job, you should work hard. There are 360 professions, and every profession produces a top worker.¡± He turned to leave, thinking that he had to hurry up and get Secretary Tang to find another driver with good skills who drove steadily. The next second, he felt someone hugging him from behind. ¡°Young master, I don¡¯t want to be a security guard. They don¡¯t pay me as much as you do. Boohoo.¡± Liu Jingxing was amused by him. He pushed the other party¡¯s hand away. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give you another chance. Work hard.¡± Hence, Sun Yu apologized and thanked the security guard before quickly taking off his security uniform. He obediently sat in his (office) car and looked at the entrance. As soon as the young madam went out, he would start working. In the security booth on the other side, the security guard shook his head helplessly. ¡°None of the young people nowadays can withstand this loneliness. We still have to hire an older person.¡± However, on second thought, this thinking was incorrect. If they recruited an older person, when the criminals broke into the neighborhood, they would not be able to stop them. As the first line of defense for the lives of the owners, the security guards had to recruit a young and strong person. Chapter 33 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios When Ming Yue got home, she took another video, edited it, and uploaded it. After looking at the comments below the video for a long time, she realized that most comments were asking her to do a face reveal and livestream. They reminded her that she had more than 1.2 million fans now. This was the reward she had promised the netizens back then. It seemed that after the last video was released, the number of fans had exceeded 1.2 million. Seeing that she did not respond for a long time and even updated a new video, a portion of the fans began to feel unhappy. ¡°She accepted so many advertisements last month. After she was done, she stopped updating until last week. I waited so long for her to upload a video. She did not even keep her promise to do a face reveal. I¡¯m completely disappointed in her. I don¡¯t want to watch her video anymore.¡± ¡°Yue Yue, when can you show your face? I¡¯ve been waiting for you.¡± ¡°Yue Liang¡¯s [1. Yue Liang is Ming Yue¡¯s handle name. It means the moon] voice is so beautiful. She¡¯s probably very beautiful too. I¡¯m looking forward to it! ¡°Could the uploader be a trap? Could it be that actually, he¡¯s a 1.45-meter-tall fatty who weighs 200 pounds. That¡¯s why he hasn¡¯t dared to show his face.¡± ¡°Hahaha, the commenter above, your description is simply too funny. He¡¯s 1.45 meters tall and weighs 200 kilograms. Isn¡¯t this a square gas canister?¡± Ming Yue bit her lips. She had not even shown her face on the livestream, but she was already starting to feel nervous. However, she had personally promised her fans. She would fulfill her promise no matter what. [What¡¯s Yue Liang Eating Today]: I¡¯m sorry, everyone. I haven¡¯t been feeling well recently, so the frequency of updates has decreased. I¡¯ll do a face reveal on the platform at eight o¡¯clock tomorrow night. I look ordinary. I hope everyone will be kind. Just as she finished posting, she received a call. Glancing at the caller ID on the screen, she sighed slightly and picked up the call. ¡°Dad, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious. I just wanted to ask how you¡¯re getting along with the young master. Our ancestors have accumulated good karma. I didn¡¯t expect you to actually catch the eye of the old madam. Since you¡¯re already married to the eldest young master, you have to live a good life with him in the future. After giving birth, don¡¯t go out and show your face. Stay at home and take care of your husband and children, understand?¡± Ming Yue furrowed her brows and felt an indescribable unhappiness in her heart. ¡°To be able to marry into the Liu family is a blessing that many people can¡¯t even dream of. Yue Yue, you must cherish it.¡± ¡°Dad, is there anything else?¡± Ming Yue didn¡¯t want to say another word to him. Ming Jingshan choked and tactfully changed the topic. ¡°The person who drugged the soup has been caught by the young master. It¡¯s Wu Yunxia¡¯s youngest daughter. She¡¯s already been taken away by the police for investigation. The young master lost his temper at home. That youngest daughter will probably spend the rest of her life in prison. Wu Yunxia was also chased out.¡± ¡°What?¡± Ming Yue¡¯s pupils constricted. Wu Yunxia was the auntie who cooked in the Liu family¡¯s old residence. She had been working in the Liu family for almost 20 years. She had a daughter who was 22 years old this year. Ming Yue had seen her a few times. Every time they met, she would look down her nose at Ming Yue and never look at her directly. Ming Yue did not know how she had offended her, but every time they met, she would give her a strange look. However, on the day of the old madam¡¯s 70th birthday, she did not see her there. Didn¡¯t she say that she was still in university? It was actually her who drugged the soup. Did she like the young master? Ming Jingshan could not hide the pride and joy in his voice. He said in relief, ¡°No one expected you to be so promising. I¡¯ll have to rely on you for the rest of my life.¡± So, did everyone think so? No one knew about the grievances and sadness she had suffered for the past two months, or the mockery, criticism, and humiliation from the young master, right? Ming Yue gripped her phone tightly. She took a deep breath and said with a voice that sounded like she was about to cry, ¡°Dad, do you think marrying the young master means that I¡¯m successful? Have you ever thought that maybe I have someone I like? Maybe I don¡¯t like the young master at all? Marriage is a lifelong event. Have you ever considered my feelings?¡± When Liu Jingxing opened the door, he heard this sentence. Ming Yue did not hear the door open. She wiped her face carelessly. ¡°Forget it. You never cared about my feelings anyway.¡± After hanging up the phone, she lay on the sofa in a daze. Liu Jingxing slammed the door shut with a bang. Ming Yue was shocked and looked at the door. Liu Jingxing did not even have time to change his shoes. His handsome facial features were gloomy and he stared at her with a cold aura. ¡°Who do you like?¡± He approached her step by step with a cold aura. ¡°I¡¯m asking you, who do you like? Zheng Ziheng?¡± Chapter 34 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue took a deep breath. ¡°It¡¯s none of your business who I like, right?¡± Now that the truth had been revealed, why was he still so aggressive? Ming Yue¡¯s eyes were red, and she felt inexplicably aggrieved. Her tears fell like broken beads. No matter how hard she tried, she could not wipe them away. ¡°Now that you know who the culprit is, please don¡¯t humiliate me anymore.¡± Liu Jingxing scratched his head in frustration and felt suffocated. He loosened his tie with one hand, but it was useless. He took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. Just as he was about to light it, he remembered that Ming Yue was pregnant and he could not smoke. Liu Jingxing was a little flustered. For the past two months, he had firmly believed that Ming Yue had tampered with the soup. Hence, he did not even think about investigating. After Zheng Ziheng reminded him, he did not even have to spend much effort to find the real culprit. It was that simple. However, in the past two months, he had directly sentenced Ming Yue to death. No matter how the other party explained, he would treat it as a lie. Ming Yue¡¯s accusations and tears left him at a loss. He recalled the snide remarks he had made about her over the past two months and the humiliating accusations he had made. For the first time in his life, Liu Jingxing finally tasted the taste of regret. In front of criminals, both of them were victims. But in front of her, what was he? A high and mighty abuser who did not listen to anyone¡¯s explanation? He couldn¡¯t help but think of what Zheng Ziheng had said. ¡°An old granny with a heart disease came to the hospital. Her physical fitness is average. Her body probably deteriorated due to long years of farming. She doesn¡¯t have any other relatives. She only has a 23-year-old granddaughter who took care of her every day in the hospital. When I go to the rooftop to take a breather every day, I often see her hiding on the rooftop to eat instant noodles. After eating, she brings a lunch box with a good combination of meat and vegetables to the ward to feed her grandmother. It¡¯s been five months. No matter what others say, she hasn¡¯t given up on the old woman.¡± She was a strong, kind, beautiful, and stubborn girl. Like a flower that had just bloomed and was ravaged by a storm, she tried her best to straighten her back and refused to lower her head. The two of them had an accident, and she had almost become the last straw that broke the camel¡¯s back. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± he said and regretted it. Those words were too light. How could he use those two simple words to pretend nothing had happened after two months of hurt? The woman was still crying. There was no sound at all, only tears. His heart was clenched into a ball, and he could not breathe. He strode over and wrapped her in his arms. ¡°Cry. After you¡¯re done crying, let¡¯s go to the hospital and abort the child. I¡¯ll bear your grandmother¡¯s medical expenses and all the subsequent expenses for you. I¡¯ll coordinate with my family, and the agreement will be voided. If you have any other requests, I¡¯ll fulfill them.¡± Ming Yue was in a daze from crying and could not react. She asked with tears in her eyes, ¡°Why abort the child?¡± Liu Jingxing did not know how to respond to her. Ming Yue also reacted and asked, ¡°What do you mean by the agreement is void?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to give birth to this child because of the Liu family¡¯s request. Of course, if you want to give birth to the child yourself, it¡¯s up to you. You¡¯re the one who has to be pregnant for ten months.¡± Ming Yue lowered her head and thought for a long time before pushing Liu Jingxing away. She understood what the young master meant. He wanted to make it up to her. The young master said that he would bear grandmother¡¯s medical expenses. In the beginning, Ming Yue agreed to give birth to the child because she wanted to treat grandmother¡¯s illness. At that time, she did not have any feelings for the child in her stomach, but now that he had been in her stomach for two months, she had already experienced the feeling of being a mother. There were still three months left. When the baby was as big as Tang Tang¡¯s baby, it would start kicking. One day, she was even kicked by Tang Tang¡¯s child. Her heart instantly softened. How magical and unbelievable. Would the baby in her stomach, who had half of her genes, like her as a mother in the future? Now, when she went out, she would subconsciously look at babies. When she played with her phone, she would watch some parenting videos that she would never watch before. She planned to tell him that after the baby was born, she wanted custody of the baby. She would work hard to save money to repay her grandmother¡¯s surgery fees in the future. However, on second thought, if the baby followed her, he would definitely not be able to live a life where he did not have to worry about food and clothing and could use the best of everything. Moreover, the old madam would not allow it. She had been looking forward to this child for so long. How could she give custody to her? Chapter 35 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°What about you? Do you want this child?¡± Liu Jingxing didn¡¯t lie to her and told her the truth. ¡°I don¡¯t want him.¡± It was too troublesome to raise a child. Every day, she had to take care of his food, sh*t, and sleep. He also had to pay attention to whether the child was unhappy or bullied. Living with a child was more troublesome than living with a woman. He didn¡¯t like children. ¡°If you want to keep him, then keep him.¡± Ming Yue nodded. ¡°I want to keep him. Your family will treat him well when he¡¯s born, right?¡± Liu Jingxing smiled at her question. ¡°What do you think? He¡¯s my first child and the first child of the Liu family. I¡¯m afraid that he will be spoiled rotten by my family.¡± Whether he liked the baby or not was one thing, but taking on the responsibility was another. If this child really was born, he would definitely take good care of him. Didn¡¯t he grow up like this? Wasn¡¯t he quite outstanding now? Naturally, his child wouldn¡¯t be bad either. Because of guilt, Liu Jingxing pursed his lips and said, ¡°When do you plan to get a divorce, after the baby is born, or now? I¡¯ll listen to you. You don¡¯t have to think about my family.¡± She was a victim like him, so he wouldn¡¯t compromise with his grandma on this matter. ¡°But there¡¯s one thing. You have to stay here until you give birth. Otherwise, I¡¯ll be worried.¡± Ming Yue did not expect Young Master¡¯s attitude to change so quickly after the truth was revealed. However, on second thought, it was not completely unexpected. When she saw the young master as a child, he had never bullied her. Occasionally, he would treat her to snacks when he was in a good mood. Although her father had described the young master as a fierce and unreasonable young man, in Ming Yue¡¯s opinion -other than the misunderstanding two months ago ¨C the young master did not bully her. ¡°Let¡¯s get a divorce after I give birth. Otherwise, it¡¯ll be troublesome during the prenatal checkup.¡± Liu Jingxing had no objections. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll do it your way.¡± He took out his cigarette box and went to the corridor. He smoked three cigarettes in one go. ¡°I¡¯ll go to work.¡± Ming Yue nodded. It was not even six o¡¯clock yet. The young master had accompanied her to see her grandmother today and returned to the old residence to catch the real culprit. He was delayed for quite a bit and would probably have to work overtime tonight. Liu Jingxing walked to the entrance and thought of something. He stopped. ¡°I¡¯ll be very busy tonight. Sleep early and don¡¯t wait for me. I won¡¯t video call Grandma today.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± As expected, Liu Jingxing worked overtime until late at night. Ming Yue slept at ten o¡¯clock and did not see him return before she went to bed. The next day, when she made breakfast, she only made her own portion. Today, she made tomato and egg with rice. At eight o¡¯clock, the master bedroom door was pushed open from the inside. The young master rubbed his temples and came out. The spoon in Ming Yue¡¯s hand stopped in mid-air as she stared at him blankly. Liu Jingxing glanced at the rice in her bowl and walked to the kitchen for the first time. ¡°Is there more?¡± ¡°No, I only made one serving.¡± Liu Jingxing stopped in his tracks and stared at her. ¡°Are you throwing a tantrum?¡± She had clearly made his share of breakfast before, but after he apologized yesterday, she did not make any for him. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t know you were home,¡± Ming Yue said as she got up. ¡°There¡¯s still some rice. I¡¯ll make it for you if you want to eat. It won¡¯t take long.¡± Liu Jingxing worked overtime until midnight last night and forgot to eat. His stomach was already empty. ¡°Thank you.¡± He pulled out a chair and sat down. He looked at the kitchen. Ming Yue put on a light pink apron and busied herself. Soon, she brought out a bowl of tomato and egg with rice. It was a big bowl with a pattern of koi fish playing with water. It was so old fashioned, and it was obvious that Ming Yue had bought it. The fragrance of the steaming rice wafted into his nose, and soon, his sense of smell was invaded by the fragrance. Liu Jingxing frowned, and a strange feeling surged in his heart. This simple and ordinary life reminded him of his subordinate¡¯s Moments [1. A ¡®moments¡¯ is like Twitter¡¯s timeline, but on WeChat]. On the ordinary dining table was a bowl of braised pork ribs with a fragrant aroma. [I announce that the braised pork ribs made by my wife are the best braised pork ribs in the world! Hehehe, I love you, baby.] Liu Jingxing could imagine his subordinate¡¯s silly smile through the screen. He usually giggled foolishly in the company. The scene was extremely vivid. In the past, he would never have thought that he would one day live such a life. However, he and Ming Yue were legally husband and wife, and they were also husband and wife in reality. Between them and a real husband and wife, they only lacked the most important thing¡ªfeelings. Thinking about how she said last night that she did not like him and that she had someone she liked, Liu Jingxing felt inexplicably upset. Forget it. It was already good enough that she did not care about the past and did not argue with him. She even made breakfast for him. Ming Yue was indeed as Zheng Ziheng had described. She was a kind and good girl. Chapter 36 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ming Yue watched as the young master finished the entire bowl of rice, leaving nothing behind. She thought to herself that he must be really hungry. ¡°Old Madam said that she wants us to go back to the old residence for lunch today.¡± Liu Jingxing paused for a moment and turned to look at her. He asked seriously, ¡°Do you want to go? If you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll tell grandma we won¡¯t be there.¡± The old lady just wanted to see her precious granddaughter-in-law and her precious great-grandson in her stomach. Previously, he had always felt that Ming Yue liked to get close to his grandma to win over her heart. He had also thought that she would also speak ill of him behind his back. Now that he thought about it, during those two months, she had been very restrained and careful every day she stayed in the old residence. Every time his grandma spoke, she would smile dryly, even if she did not want to. Unfortunately, at that time, he hated her every time he looked at her. He felt that her smile was flattering, and she was even doing it terribly. Ming Yue did not expect the young master to ask her if she wanted to go. She had always felt that the Old Madam¡¯s words were like an imperial edict. Not to mention her, even the young master could not resist easily. Liu Jingxing seemed to have seen through her hesitation. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to go, then don¡¯t. You just have to care about your feelings. I will handle the rest.¡± Ming Yue thought for a moment and smiled faintly at him. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Even if we don¡¯t go this time, we will have to go next time.¡± Moreover, the old madam treated her quite well. It was just that she would feel nervous when she was in the old residence. ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll come back and pick you up after I¡¯m done with work.¡± Ming Yue cleaned up the dining table and the kitchen. Then, she went to water the plant. She did not know if it was her imagination, but she felt that the plant that was about to wither was now a little more energetic. She did not have much to do in the morning, so Ming Yue put on a coat and went to the market to buy groceries. ¡°Ming Yue-jie, are you going to the market?¡± Sun Yu saw her from afar and waved his hand. ¡°That¡¯s right, I¡¯m going to get some vegetables.¡± Sun Yu smiled brightly. ¡°Okay, Ming Yue-jie.¡± The security guard looked at the backs of the two young people. Sun Yu had already explained to him yesterday that this woman was his boss¡¯s wife. His daily job was to pick up the lady boss. His job was simple and easy, and his boss paid him a high salary. The security guard rubbed his nose and muttered in his heart, ¡°I drive quite steadily. Why don¡¯t I steal this job?¡± Sun Yu, who was driving, suddenly sneezed. He was puzzled. He hadn¡¯t caught a cold recently. ¡°Ming Yue-jie, put on your seatbelt slowly. Don¡¯t worry, we¡¯re not in a hurry.¡± Ming Yue looked at him strangely, wondering why this person was so enthusiastic about work. While shopping, Ming Yue walked at the front. Sun Yu chased after her from behind and carried all the bags into her hands. Her hands were empty. Ever since Ming Yue got pregnant, she had paid special attention to pregnant women and babies. She saw four or five pregnant women at the market. After walking for a while, she met another one. She was extremely thin and carried a lot of things in her hands. She subconsciously looked up and was stunned. ¡°Wenxin?¡± When Gao Wenxin heard the familiar voice, she subconsciously turned around. ¡°Yue Yue, why did you come all the way here?¡± Ming Yue forgot to tell her that she had already moved here from the small house in the suburbs. A lot of things happened during this period. ¡°This is¡­¡± Gao Wenxin looked at Sun Yu. ¡°Is he your boyfriend?¡± Before Ming Yue could explain, Sun Yu shook his head frantically. ¡°No, no, no, you¡¯ve misunderstood. I¡¯m not.¡± Gao Wenxin looked at his flustered expression and became even more suspicious. ¡°This is a distant cousin of mine. Don¡¯t misunderstand.¡± Ming Yue decided not to tell her good friend about the ridiculous things that had happened to her. Gao Wenxin had liked to overthink since she was young. Her life had changed drastically. If Ming Yue told her, Wenxin would only worry about her for no reason and add to her worries. ¡°How are things between you and Xing Yixiao? He didn¡¯t bully you, did he?¡± Ming Yue asked as she reached out to take the vegetables from Wenxin¡¯s right hand. One of the bags was a pumpkin, and it was quite heavy. ¡°No, he deleted that colleague¡¯s contact after that day. He has been quite busy with work recently. Other than working overtime a lot, there¡¯s nothing else.¡± The two of them chatted as they walked out. At the entrance of the market was the bus stop. Wenxin looked at the time and said, ¡°Yixiao will get off work early today. He has been talking about wanting to eat pumpkin chicken drumstick stew. Let¡¯s meet another day. I¡¯ll go home and cook first.¡± Coincidentally, a bus drove over at this time. Wenxin snatched the groceries from Ming Yue¡¯s hand and said anxiously, ¡°The bus is here. Let¡¯s meet another day, Yue Yue.¡± Chapter 37 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Her hands were full of groceries, and her stomach was bulging. The big pumpkin swayed in the plastic bag with her every step and bumped into her thigh several times. She was panting as she jogged, and her back view looked a little comical¡­ and a little pitiful. Ming Yue felt an inexplicable sadness in her heart. There was an indescribable feeling in her heart. In the past, everyone used the relationship between Wenxin and Xing Yixiao as a benchmark for their relationship. Female classmates would often tell their boyfriends, saying, ¡°Look at Xing Yixiao, then look at you.¡± She had always thought that Wenxin was happy. But now, she was no longer sure if Wenxin was happy or not. Was Wenxin willing to do all of this? ¡°Ming Yue-jie, why don¡¯t we give your friend a ride? I think it¡¯s quite dangerous for her to squeeze on the bus with a big belly.¡± Ming Yue shook her head. ¡°Even you know that it¡¯s dangerous for her to squeeze on the bus when she¡¯s pregnant. Doesn¡¯t she know that?¡± At noon, Liu Jingxing drove back to Fairview East. A big white Mercedes Benz-G was parked by the roadside. He took out his phone and called Ming Yue for the first time. Ming Yue picked up quickly. ¡°I¡¯ll wait for you at the door.¡± Ming Yue agreed and hung up. Liu Jingxing looked at the black phone screen and raised his eyebrows slightly. He had always been the one to hang up on others. Other than the old lady at home, this woman was the second person to take the initiative to hang up on him. Less than 10 minutes after the call ended, he saw Ming Yue walk out of the neighborhood. She was wearing a pair of navy blue wide-legged sweatpants and a white sweater. Her black hair was draped over her shoulders. She was dressed very ordinarily. Her beauty was expressed only by her fair and exquisite face. Liu Jingxing raised his eyebrows. ¡°Do you usually dress like this when you go out?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Ming Yue looked at him in confusion. ¡°I¡¯m not going to any formal event. Do I have to dress up so grandly? Moreover, this outfit is quite comfortable for me. It doesn¡¯t look ugly.¡± Liu Jingxing looked at her and wondered how she managed to say the words ¡®It doesn¡¯t look ugly¡¯. The women who approached him, as well as the female companions that his good friends changed every other day, were all dressed up beautifully. They had heavy makeup on, and they dressed as charming and sexy as possible. Ming Yue quietly fastened her seatbelt. She did not see the young master¡¯s resentful gaze. Instead, she sneezed casually. Liu Jingxing: ¡°¡­¡± Ming Yue: ¡°I¡¯m sorry. The sneeze came too suddenly.¡± He retracted his gaze. This woman really did not treat him as a member of the opposite sex. He had seen through her. Was he not worthy enough for her to put in effort to dress up? As he started the car, he couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°I think some women will put on makeup even if they only go out to take out the trash.¡± Ming Yue nodded and said, ¡°It depends on my mood. Sometimes, when I¡¯m in the mood, I¡¯ll put on full makeup every day. I¡¯ll also put on makeup when I don¡¯t go out. Sometimes, I won¡¯t want to put on makeup for a few days if I don¡¯t feel like moving. Moreover, makeup is very expensive now. On average, it costs dozens of yuan every time I put on makeup. It¡¯s too wasteful to put on makeup every day.¡± Liu Jingxing choked as he listened to her words. When other women saw him, they couldn¡¯t wait to turn their hair into diamonds. They looked so gorgeous as if they were going to compete in a beauty pageant. Why was it that when it came to her, she couldn¡¯t even bear to spend dozens of yuan on him? He was inexplicably unhappy, so he didn¡¯t say a word along the way. The two of them remained silent. Ming Yue did not notice his displeasure. She closed her eyes and rested the entire way. When the car slowly stopped, she opened her eyes. ¡°Sorry, I fell asleep.¡± Liu Jingxing pressed his tongue against his molars and could not be bothered with her. He closed the car door and strode into the old residence. However, when he thought about how he would be scolded by his grandma if she saw this, he reluctantly slowed down. Ming Yue was slow to notice that the young master seemed to be in a bad mood today. She was a little confused and did not know what she had done wrong to make him unhappy. The two of them entered the old residence together. Old Madam Liu had already asked the kitchen to prepare food and was waiting for the two of them to come back. Ming Yue did not expect her father and stepmother, Auntie Lin, to be here too. Ming Jingshan had worked in the Liu family for so many years, but this was the first time he was sitting at the same table as the Old Madam. He and his wife beside him were a little nervous. When they saw the two of them enter, the couple stood up together. ¡°Young Master, Yue Yue, you¡¯re back.¡± Ming Yue was not in the mood. She replied calmly, ¡°Dad, Auntie Lin.¡± Auntie Lin was all smiles. ¡°Yue Yue, Auntie was thinking of visiting you in the next few days.¡± Ming Jingshan looked at his son-in-law and smiled obsequiously. ¡°Young master, quickly sit.¡± It was funny. As the father-in-law, he did not even dare to call his son-in-law by his name. Chapter 38 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The old lady smiled and said to Mingjing Shan, ¡°Jingshan, we¡¯re family now. Jingxing is a junior. You can just call him by his name. There¡¯s no need to be reserved.¡± Mingjing Shan¡¯s gaze was smiling, but he did not show it. He still looked at Liu Jingxing cautiously. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s not appropriate¡­¡± Liu Jingxing nodded slightly and said, ¡°You can call me Jingxing.¡± Ming Jingshan was happy, but his expression did not change. ¡°Aiya, it¡¯s because my identity has suddenly changed. I haven¡¯t had the time to get used to it. Jingxing, if Ming Yue makes you angry, tell me. I¡¯ll help you discipline her.¡± Ming Yue bit her lip. Her father¡¯s words sounded really harsh. Liu Jingxing¡¯s eyes flashed with mockery. Ming Jingshan had worked for his family for many years, and Liu Jingxing knew him best. This was also one of the reasons why he did not even want to investigate what happened that night and directly blamed Ming Yue. He had known Butler Ming¡¯s character from the very beginning, but he did not bother to take it seriously. However, this time, when he heard Ming Jingshan¡¯s words, he was inexplicably unhappy. He did not understand. As a father, how could he say that his daughter was worthless just to please him? He glanced at him coldly and said indifferently, ¡°Butler Ming, how do you want to discipline my wife?¡± Ming Jingshan had worked for the Liu family for many years, so he could tell that the young master was unhappy. He quickly put on a smile. ¡°I was just joking. You two should live your own lives happily.¡± After the two of them sat down, they began to eat. The old madam kept asking Ming Yue questions, caring about every aspect of her daily life. No matter how she looked at this granddaughter-in-law, she was satisfied. She was obedient, sensible, and beautiful. After the meal, the old madam gave Ming Yue a card, saying that it was for her pocket money. No matter how she rejected it, she could not dissuade the old madam. Liu Jingxing glanced at it indifferently and said, ¡°Grandma gave it to you, just accept it.¡± Ming Yue had no choice but to keep it. However, she thought to herself that she would not spend the money in this bank card. However, the old madam smiled and said, ¡°This card has a monthly limit of one million yuan. Yue Yue, you have to use up the limit.¡± Ming Yue stood rooted to the ground. A shrewd glint flashed across Ming Jingshan and his wife¡¯s eyes. Ming Yue immediately felt that Liu Jingxing was not wrong when he said that she was a country bumpkin. She was really inexperienced. Spending a million yuan a month? How was that possible? For the first time, Ming Yue felt that spending money was such a difficult thing The card in her hand immediately made her feel a little pressured. ¡°Grandma, this is too much¡­¡± Unexpectedly, Old Madam Liu lowered her head halfway through her words. When she spoke again, her voice was filled with tears. ¡°I have always treated you as my biological granddaughter. If you don¡¯t listen to me, I will be very sad. Yue Yue, did I do something wrong that you won¡¯t use my money? Just say it. I will change.¡± ¡°No, no, grandma, I didn¡¯t mean that.¡± Ming Yue was so frightened by the other party¡¯s pitiful accusation that she didn¡¯t know what to do. She admitted that she was a country bumpkin who had never seen the world. She really didn¡¯t understand the world of the rich. Moreover, she and the young master weren¡¯t really husband and wife. She looked at Liu Jingxing anxiously, hoping that he could help persuade the old madam. In the end, Liu Jingxing did not even look at her. Instead, he said casually, ¡°Just take it if it¡¯s given to you. Otherwise, you will be reluctant to spend money on food or clothes. If word gets out in the future, people will think that our Liu family is abusing you.¡± Ming Yue was stunned. Why was he not helping her?! This was his family¡¯s money! It wasn¡¯t like he didn¡¯t know that the two of them were only married by agreement. Didn¡¯t he use to say that she was a woman who would do anything to get to the top for money? Why did he act as if she didn¡¯t know what was good for her if she didn¡¯t spend his family¡¯s money now? Liu Jingxing did not know what Ming Yue was thinking. After saying that, he got up and went to the company. Ming Yue stayed to chat with the old madam at the old residence. The old madam had not seen Ming Yue for a long time and could not bear to let her go. Later, the driver at the old residence would send her home. He had to hurry to get back to work at the company, or he would have to work overtime again. Ming Yue had no choice but to obediently accept the card from the old madam. Only then did the old madam let her go home. As she walked out of the old residence, she felt that the surrounding pedestrians seemed to be eyeing her covetously, coveting the million-dollar card in her arms. The driver of the old residence was waiting by the roadside. Just as she was about to walk over and get into the car, she saw a dark and strong high school student carrying a school bag walking towards the old residence. He was tall and carried a basketball in his hand. It took her a glance to tell that he was someone who often exercised. It was her father and Auntie Lin¡¯s son. His name was Ming Lang. He was a third-year high school student. He was 18 years old and practiced sports. Chapter 39 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios He saw Ming Yue from afar and walked towards her casually. He did not even greet her and went straight to the point. ¡°Ming Yue, you¡¯ve become a phoenix now. The young master gives you a lot of pocket money every month, right? You can give me 50,000 yuan. I want to make an in-game purchase.¡± He had never called Ming Yue ¡®older sister¡¯. He always called her by her name. Ming Yue took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her heart. She said coldly, ¡°Who are you? Why should I give you money? Is this how your parents teach you? You have no manners at all.¡± Ming Lang was not angry. He smiled cheekily and said, ¡°How can you be any better if I don¡¯t have manners? My father is your father. We have half the same genes. Stop wasting time and give me the money quickly.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have money. I won¡¯t give it to you even if I have it!¡± Ming Yue walked past him angrily and turned to leave. Ming Jingshan stayed with his wife and children in the butler¡¯s dorm in the old residence. Ming Yue had only seen her brother-in-name a few times since she was young. Every time she saw him, she would be very unhappy. She did not like Ming Lang at all. In fact, she hated him. ¡°How¡¯s grandmother¡¯s health recently?¡± Ming Lang suddenly spoke, and Ming Yue stopped in her tracks. ¡°Grandmother must have been talking about me a lot, right?¡± Grandmother had been hospitalized for half a year, and Aunt Lin and Ming Lang had never been to the hospital once. There were a few times when grandmother almost couldn¡¯t make it. On her deathbed, she kept saying Ming Lang¡¯s name, wanting to see her grandson one last time. At that time, Ming Yue called him and begged him to come to the hospital to see his grandmother. Ming Lang said, ¡°That old woman is your grandmother. She has nothing to do with me.¡± Then, he hung up the phone. When she called again, she would not be able to get through. At this moment, Ming Lang kept approaching her. A shrewd smile flashed across his pimpled face. ¡°If you give me 50,000 yuan, I can force myself to go to the hospital.¡± Ming Yue looked at the boy who had just entered the third year of high school in disbelief. She was shocked. She wondered what kind of twisted concept Ming Jingshan and Lin Hui had instilled in their son over the years that they could make him so greedy at such a young age. Ming Lang stared at her with a nasty smile on his face, as if he felt that he was holding Ming Yue¡¯s lifeline. ¡°Don¡¯t hesitate anymore. If you hesitate any longer, I¡¯ll take back my offer. Don¡¯t call me and beg me when the time comes.¡± Ming Yue stood rooted to the ground with a pale face. It was obvious that she was so angry that her entire body was trembling, but she did not make a sound. Ming Lang felt even happier. She was the cheap sister who had been abandoned by his father in the countryside since she was young. She was the easiest to bully. In the next second, Ming Yue picked up her bag and used it to hit his head. ¡°Get lost. I won¡¯t give you a single cent. I don¡¯t need you to pretend to see grandmother! Grandmother doesn¡¯t need it!¡± During the two months when her grandmother had just been hospitalized, she would often say Ming Lang¡¯s name. Later, she seemed to have understood and never mentioned him again. Ming Yue left with anger all over her body. Ming Lang was also quite angry. He shouted at her back, ¡°Do you really think you¡¯re so great?! Isn¡¯t it just that the young master is blind and has taken a fancy to you?! What are you acting so awesome for?!¡± ¡°From now on, stay away from me! I don¡¯t want to see you ever again!¡± The driver of the old residence sent her to Fairview East. Ming Yue was still angry when she returned home. She was so angry that she chopped the meat into minced meat before her anger gradually dissipated. She sat on the sofa angrily and accessed site A. Her latest post had already received 100,000 likes and 20,000 comments. ¡°Oh my god, Yue Liang is finally doing a face reveal! I¡¯m waiting for the anti-fans to slap their own face!¡± ¡°My boyfriend invited me to watch a movie tonight. After knowing that Yue Liang is going to show her face on the live broadcast, I decisively rejected him. Hmph, how can a man be more attractive than an idol? I love you, my waifu Yue Liang.¡± ¡°Everyone, be rational. Don¡¯t overly praise Yue Liang. No matter what Yue Liang looks like, didn¡¯t we become her fans because of her culinary skills? Please continue to support Yue Liang¡¯s works in the future.¡± Ming Yue looked at the comments and gradually calmed down. Sometimes, she would ask herself what she had done to deserve so many people¡¯s love and protection. Hence, even if it was for the sake of these fans who loved her and protected her, she had to film the good videos and produce some good content. She had always thought that as a content creator, ensuring the quality of the video was the best way she could repay her fans. She scrolled down and suddenly noticed a comment. [Baby Yue Liang, Mommy Loves You]: ¡°I¡¯ve been following Yue Liang since her fans were less than 1000. Previously, when she didn¡¯t have so many fans, she posted a photo of her side profile to satisfy everyone¡¯s curiosity. She was super fairy-like. Later, someone speculated that Yue Liang deliberately imitated a deceased film empress to gain popularity. Afterwards, Yue Liang was probably sad, so she deleted the photo.¡± Chapter 40 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios This comment had already been pushed to the front page of the trending comments. It had nearly ten thousand likes and more than a thousand replies. ¡°Let me ask you carefully, which film empress is it?¡± ¡°I know. I saw the photo from back then. But I can¡¯t say it. That film empress¡¯s fans are too crazy.¡± ¡°Please, sister, satisfy my curiosity. I definitely won¡¯t tell anyone who it is!¡± ¡°No matter which celebrity it is, as someone who has seen the photo of Yue Liang, I can guarantee Yue Liang didn¡¯t have any make-up on in the photo. Old fans all know that Yue Liang is very pale. Can¡¯t you tell from her hands? She¡¯s so white that she¡¯s almost glowing.¡± ¡°Is it Qi XX? I think it might be her.¡± ¡°The sister above, please delete the comment. Can you not bring unnecessary trouble to Yue Liang?¡± ¡°Damn, it can¡¯t really be the person I¡¯m thinking of, right? Does Yue Liang really look like her? That¡¯s really troublesome. Her fan group is a group of older brothers and sisters over 30 years old. They use a lot of horrible curse words when they scold people.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I can understand why Yue Liang doesn¡¯t want to show her face in her video. Just by posting a profile photo without make up, she¡¯s being accused of trying to gain popularity by taking advantage of someone else¡¯s popularity. If she really appeared on screen with make up, wouldn¡¯t they scold her to death?¡± ¡°Sisters, can we not talk about this? What if the other party¡¯s fans find out and come to Yue Liang¡¯s live-stream room to cause trouble tonight?¡± When Ming Yue saw this, she rubbed her forehead and frowned. A trace of worry flashed across her eyes. She retreated and turned on the camera. She looked at her face carefully and opened Baidu to enter the name Qi Ruyi. A charming woman appeared on the screen. She had long wavy hair and was wearing a gold halter dress. Her figure was curvaceous and her smile was charming and sexy. Ming Yue lifted her bangs and compared herself to the picture. She did see a resemblance. She knew Qi Ruyi. Qi Ruyi was someone she had seen on the neighbor¡¯s television when she was young. Her impression of her was only that she was a famous film empress back then. She did not understand how she, who was born in a remote village, could have a face that was 70 to 80% similar to a famous celebrity. Moreover, that female celebrity had passed away more than 20 years ago. Ming Yue couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous. She didn¡¯t know if Qi Ruyi¡¯s fans would find out about her live-stream tonight. What if they barged into the live-stream like last time and said that she was deliberately trying to gain popularity and that she was disrespecting the dead? What should she do then? Two years ago, after she uploaded that photo of her side profile, the comments section was occupied by these malicious speculations. Her looks were given by her parents, so she couldn¡¯t decide who she looked like. The time for the live-stream was getting closer and closer, and Ming Yue became more and more anxious. After thinking about it, she thought of a brilliant idea. Since Qi Ruyi¡¯s fans said that she was deliberately putting on make-up to look like Qi Ruyi¡¯s, this reminded her that she could deliberately make herself look different from Qi Ruyi! This way, she would not be scolded. Qi Ruyi¡¯s skin was fair, so she would use a deeper colored foundation and an exaggerated blue contact lens. No one would be able to tell, right? The worry in Ming Yue¡¯s heart finally settled. The moment she relaxed, sleepiness almost swallowed her. Most pregnant women seemed to only start to feel lethargic in their pregnancy. She did not know what was wrong with her. It had only been two months, but she had already started to feel sleep deprived every day. She charged her phone and went back to her room to sleep. What she didn¡¯t know was that while she was sleeping, her post was pushed to the top of the trending topics by her fans. #Famous food vlogger Yue Liang showed her face for the first time tonight# Later on, there was another post on the front page of the trending topic #Food vlogger Yue Liang, look alike of late celebrity Qi Ruyi# Ming Yue slept until about six in the afternoon. When she woke up, she made herself a cup of milk. Before she could finish it, her stomach started to churn and she felt nauseous. She hugged the toilet bowl and retched for a long time before she felt much better. She accessed Site A and planned to find a makeup video tutorial to help her disguise her look. She planned to change her appearance to do the face reveal live-stream. As soon as she entered the homepage of Site A, she saw that her notifications were flooded by the overwhelming number of comments and likes. While she was sleeping, her latest post had already reached 230,000 comments, and the comments had increased to more than 60,000. Ming Yue was stunned on the spot. She rubbed her eyes, suspecting that she was hallucinating.