TMSCEW 88

Qu Wei was brimming with anticipation, waiting to get her hands on the money that belonged to her.

She paced back and forth downstairs, gradually becoming more anxious.

Why hadn’t Cheng Jun come to find her yet?

A stranger, dressed in a suit and tie, walked out of the Jia Cheng company’s main gate. Qu Wei recognized him; he was the one who had dealt with Cheng Jun’s father’s hospitalization before. They had crossed paths.

The man adjusted his glasses and approached her.

Qu Wei instinctively forced a hesitant smile. “Where’s Cheng Jun? I need to talk to him.”

“The boss is too busy, so he sent me to handle it.”

“You people won’t try to intimidate me again, like last time, will you?”

Qu Wei immediately recalled the time when Cheng Jun’s father was first hospitalized. They only reimbursed the hospitalization expenses, leaving her with nothing.

The man, named Xiao Fan, smiled kindly. “Of course not.”

Not only did they not allow her to get a single penny, they even made her spend her own money.

Qu Wei didn’t relax her guard.

Xiao Fan’s expression changed as Qu Wei’s voice rose. People around them started looking in their direction.

Taking this as an advantage, Qu Wei confidently covered her belly and said, “I’m pregnant. This is Cheng Jun’s future brother or sister. He can’t possibly abandon me, can he?”

Xiao Fan’s face changed again. “A child?”

Qu Wei narrowed her eyes coldly and raised her chin triumphantly. “This time, I have a reason, right? As a stepmother, shouldn’t he support me? Once my husband dies, I’ll have no one else…”

Xiao Fan adjusted his glasses and said, “Alright, alright, I understand.”

“I promise, if you give me the money, I won’t bother you anymore.”

Xiao Fan said, “I need to go check on Uncle Cheng’s condition. You know the boss, although he acts indifferent, he actually cares a lot about his father. He’ll definitely be soft-hearted.”

As if she had received a guarantee, Qu Wei quickly said, “Then let’s go together. I’ll accompany you.”

Thinking about the boss’s words, Xiao Fan smiled warmly.

Ruan Jiujiu sat in Cheng Jun’s office.

She couldn’t help but ask Cheng Jun, “What are you planning to do?”

Cheng Jun put his hands in his pockets and strolled leisurely to the chair across from her. He sat down and said, “Lunch in the cafeteria, or should we go out to eat?”

“…I’m talking about serious matters here!”

“I feel like having sushi.”

“…”

Alright, alright, if Cheng Jun wasn’t willing to talk about it, she wouldn’t ask further.

At noon, Cheng Jun ordered takeout, and they ate together in the office. Under Ruan Jiujiu’s supervision, he couldn’t order too much sushi. After finishing their meal, he started munching on an apple, making a crisp crunching sound.

In Qu Wei’s imagination, Cheng Jun and his wife were probably frantic, busy figuring out how to handle her situation.

If she knew that the two of them were enjoying a wonderful lunchtime, she would probably be furious.

Qu Wei followed Xiao Fan to the hospital.

Xiao Fan went to check Cheng Jun’s father’s condition first and had a brief conversation with the doctor, while Qu Wei patiently waited.

After coming out of the ward, Xiao Fan said, “Since the situation is confirmed, let’s not waste any time. You should go for a paternity test first.”

Qu Wei was taken aback. “What?”

“Do you think the boss doesn’t need any proof? Given your less-than-stellar reputation, I will accompany you throughout this paternity test.”

Qu Wei started to sweat. Could it be that Cheng Jun had discovered she wasn’t carrying Cheng’s father’s child? Fortunately, she had made preparations in advance for Cheng Jun’s investigation of her pregnancy.

Appearing anxious and reluctant to undergo a paternity test with Xiao Fan, she said, “I don’t care. If you want me to take a paternity test, you’ll have to sign a contract and give me the money first!”

Xiao Fan disagreed, and Qu Wei started making a scene.

Rubbing his temples in frustration, he turned and said he needed to call Cheng Jun. After a while, Xiao Fan walked over with his phone and nodded to Qu Wei.

“The boss said it’s okay.”

Qu Wei breathed a sigh of relief.

She had already arranged things with the doctor, so when the paternity test results came out, it would undoubtedly show that she was carrying Cheng’s father’s child.

All she had to do was wait to get paid.

Xiao Fan smiled faintly. “Madam, would you like cash or a property?”

“Of course, a property!”

Qu Wei’s friends had already calculated everything for her, and she had her eye on a newly developed property in a rich area with beautiful scenery and excellent location. The property was spacious and luxurious.

When she saw the property, her eyes lit up, but the situation was such that everyone was scrambling to buy, and there wasn’t even a chance to get in.

Qu Wei had targeted this property and was waiting for Cheng Jun to take the bait.

At this moment, the property prices were still relatively low, but her friends in real estate had informed her that they would increase next week.

This was the perfect time to buy.

Qu Wei had already started fantasizing about becoming a wealthy woman.

Xiao Fan, standing across from her, smiled slyly. “Shall we sign the contract first?”

“Alright, alright!”

In the afternoon, before work was over, Ruan Jiujiu suddenly received a message from Bai Long.

“Jiujiu, I’m getting married next month!”

Ruan Jiujiu was initially surprised but quickly congratulated her. “That’s great!”

“If you have time, you must come!”

“No problem!”

Time had passed quickly. The last time, Bai Long was still discussing engagement plans, and now she was preparing for her wedding.

Bai Long asked for details about the wedding and wanted to seek Ruan Jiujiu’s advice. Ruan Jiujiu had no idea what a wedding was like, so she slipped into Cheng Jun’s office to ask him.

Cheng Jun was reading when Ruan Jiujiu entered. He quickly stuffed his pen and book into the cabinet and locked it.

Ruan Jiujiu didn’t miss any of his actions.

She looked puzzled. “What are you doing?”

Cheng Jun remained calm, changing the subject to distract Ruan Jiujiu. “What’s up?”

“Oh, nothing. Bai Long is getting married, and she asked me about some details I’m not very clear on, so I came to ask you.”

Ever since she confessed her identity as a little fairy, Ruan Jiujiu didn’t feel the need to hide these things anymore.

Ruan Jiujiu said, “You definitely remember, right?”

“I don’t know.”

“Huh?”

“Just registered. We didn’t do anything else.”

“Is that so?”

So, like her, Cheng Jun had actually not gone through anything related to marriage!

The two of them exchanged a knowing look.

Ruan Jiujiu couldn’t believe that neither of them knew anything about getting married.

“…Alright, let me reply to Bai Long.”

Ruan Jiujiu struggled to find answers by searching online and sent Bai Long a few pieces of advice. Whether they would be useful or not was another matter.

Cheng Jun, watching her carefully browse through pictures of brides in wedding dresses, noticed that Ruan Jiujiu was very attentive and even pointed to one of them, saying, “Do you think this one looks nice? The bride is so beautiful!”

Ruan Jiujiu had never worn a wedding dress herself but had been a bridesmaid.

Seeing the wedding dress photos shared by others, she naturally thought they looked beautiful.

However, for her, the wedding had become a thing of the past and didn’t seem that important anymore.

Cheng Jun appeared thoughtful.

Just then, his phone vibrated with a text message.

It was from Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan: Boss, the paternity test has been done.

Cheng Jun: Good.

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Author’s note:

Jiujiu: I absolutely never expected to get married (waves her hand).

 

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