Chapter 29

“Miss He, you must be able to hear Chuchu’s words, so I won’t beat around the bush,” Du Shuyu said directly. “If you really love Qiao Bo, then leave him.”

This was the first time she had encountered such a situation, and it was the first time she had to handle such a matter. She couldn’t help but sigh internally—her eldest son was truly unfortunate.

To be honest, her first impression of He Xinyue was very good. If it weren’t for Chuchu and if He Xinyue had been brought home by Qiao Bo himself, she would have treated her as a daughter-in-law and pampered her.

Unfortunately, He Xinyue was a girl with impure intentions. The fact that she dared to deceive her son was something that could never be tolerated.

He Xinyue’s face turned even paler, looking pitiful. She had worked so hard to latch onto Qiao Bo like a big tree, how could she easily let go?

“Auntie, I know that my background may not be good enough for the Qiao family, but Chuchu shouldn’t insult me like this and tarnish my reputation. I’m sorry I wasn’t born into a good family, and I don’t have the same status as Qiao Bo, but I really love him. I can’t live without him, and the child in my belly can’t live without him either.”

“Why can’t you let me stay for the sake of our love? I promise I will be loyal to Qiao Bo and make him the happiest person in the world.”

Her words stunned Du Shuyu and Qiao Haiyi. They had lived so many years, but they had never encountered such—a shameless girl.

Du Shuyu’s face was grim. “How could you…”

She was originally a gentle and refined lady from a wealthy family, and there were too many harsh words she couldn’t bring herself to say.

“Don’t worry.” Qiao Haiyi gently patted her shoulder and said in a deep voice, “Miss He, what you should regret is not having a good family or status, but a heart that truly loves Qiao Bo. You keep saying you love him, but why do you want to impose on him the mistakes that others have made against you? Is this how you show your love? Sorry, Qiao Bo cannot be the poor fool who picks up the pieces, and our Qiao family will never accept someone like you.”

He added, “Lastly, I need to remind Miss He, our Chuchu can see through anyone’s life. She will never lie, and she won’t slander you casually.”

Maybe Qiao Haiyi’s words were too direct, and He Xinyue knew that saying more wouldn’t change anything. She smiled faintly, “Uncle, don’t be so certain. Qiao Bo has said that he will marry me, and we’ve been together. This child might very well be his.”

“You—” Du Shuyu felt heartbroken seeing how her son was being deceived by someone like her.

He Xinyue, seeing her goal had been achieved, stood up with a smile. “Uncle, Auntie, what I’ve said represents my intentions. I hope that when we meet again next time, our relationship will be even closer.”

The Qiao couple was furious by her words. They had thought she was a naive little girl, but instead, she was a calculating woman hiding her true nature.

How could someone as good-hearted as Qiao Bo ever defeat her?

—

On the right side of the second floor, in Qiao Bo’s bedroom.

The room had long been tidied up by Aunt Wu. The reason for this was to provide a private space for him to speak with He Xinyue.

Although Qiao Bo had come out, his mind was still back there. He knew what his parents were like and wasn’t worried that anything bad would happen with He Xinyue. He was just very curious about what they would talk about.

Not only was he curious, but so were Qiao Chuchu and Qiao Cen. Qiao Cen couldn’t help but ask, “Sis, what do you think Dad and Mom will say to He Xinyue?”

Qiao Chuchu replied, “I don’t know either.”

【But I can check on the situation there.】

Hearing this, Qiao Cen became interested. He deliberately nudged the absent-minded Qiao Bo and made a gesture with his lips.

“Listen carefully.”

Qiao Chuchu skimmed through for a while, then found the storyline. She clicked her tongue.

【Tsk, He Xinyue’s shamelessness is beyond belief. How does she have the face to say, ‘I want to marry Big Brother Qiao with someone else’s child, and make him the happiest person in the world’? Please, bringing someone else’s child away from Big Brother Qiao is the greatest happiness you can give him, okay?】

【Sigh, my parents are really angry with her, after all, she’s the girl that Big Brother Qiao truly likes. They can’t really do anything too extreme. But He Xinyue doesn’t care, she’s determined to marry Big Brother Qiao while carrying someone else’s child.】

【Poor Big Brother Qiao really thinks he’s been with her, but he hasn’t. When He Xinyue met Big Brother Qiao, she was already two months pregnant. It’s impossible for her to have actually done that with him. She got him drunk, took off his clothes, and lay down with him, creating a drunken misunderstanding.】

【A month later, she came forward saying she was pregnant, but the truth was that her baby was already three months along. The reason she didn’t go to Big Brother Qiao was because morning sickness was torturing her.】

【She said she was only two months pregnant, but actually, she was four months along. She was just very thin, so it didn’t show.】

【Hmm, I have a way to expose He Xinyue’s lies and break the false story she’s been telling.】

Qiao Cen felt like swearing. He Xinyue was too much, seeing Qiao Bo so devoted and loyal, she actually took advantage of him like this—it was unforgivable.

Qiao Bo’s face was dark, sitting silently on the sofa.

He recalled many signs that something was wrong with He Xinyue, such as how she never wanted him to accompany her to the hospital for her prenatal checkups. Instead, she would bring a friend or even hire medical staff.

She said she didn’t want to delay his study time and could handle things on her own, not wanting him to see her as fragile.

Once, he insisted on accompanying her to the hospital for a checkup, but the results couldn’t be produced that day, even though they usually came out immediately. Her attending physician told them to come back the next day and gave her verbal instructions.

The next day, he didn’t have time, so he asked a friend to go pick up the results. When his friend had just received the documents, He Xinyue showed up and took them away herself.

His friend had joked, “Hey, looks like you’re doing pretty well. Usually such a high-and-mighty young master, but it turns out the baby’s already three months old.”

At the time, He Xinyue was just beginning her pregnancy, and he thought his friend was joking, not taking it seriously. But now, looking back, everything seemed to make sense.

So, He Xinyue had really been lying to him…

—

The door to the next room opened.

Qiao Chuchu reminded him, “They’re coming out. Do you want to go check?”

“Of course!” Qiao Cen was excited, always on the front lines of eating melons, and quickly opened the door and ran out.

Qiao Chuchu looked at Qiao Bo, who was still sitting silently on the sofa, and walked over to him. “Big Brother, aren’t you going out?”

Qiao Bo’s thoughts were interrupted. He raised his head and looked at her deeply before standing up.

“Let’s go.”

He had to face what needed to be faced, even if it would hurt.

Qiao Chuchu thought for a moment and then said, “Big Brother, He Xinyue’s physical condition doesn’t look good. How about we take her to the hospital tomorrow for a full-body checkup?”

【As long as she has a full checkup, the size and age of the fetus will be clear. Someone as smart as Big Brother Qiao should understand what that means.】

Qiao Bo looked at her deeply. Everything his little sister did was for his own good.

“Yeah, if there’s a chance.”

Qiao Chuchu felt relieved and followed him out the door, watching his back.

【Why do I feel like Big Brother Qiao’s back looks so lonely and melancholic? What happened to him? When we first met, he seemed so happy about becoming a father. Why does he seem like this now?】

She suddenly noticed that Big Brother Qiao, who had been walking steadily ahead, stumbled and almost fell.

【The books say that when men first find out they’re going to be fathers, they act pretty silly. Could it be that Big Brother Qiao… if so, that’s so sad. The child isn’t even his, and he’s acting so foolish—it’s a shame.】

Qiao Bo raised an eyebrow. “…”

He stopped and turned to step aside. “Little sister, you go ahead.”

Though confused, Qiao Chuchu nodded and said, “Okay.”

【Big Brother Qiao wouldn’t be secretly wiping away tears behind me, would he?】

Qiao Bo, “…”

Don’t worry, he wouldn’t do that.

—

In the living room.

The moment He Xinyue saw Qiao Bo, she immediately put on an expression as if she had been wronged and walked toward him.

“Ah Bo.”

Qiao Bo didn’t respond to her and avoided her touch.

He Xinyue froze, a wave of panic washing over her. “Ah Bo, what’s wrong? It’s getting late. Let’s go rest for now.”

Qiao Chuchu couldn’t help but sigh at how thick-skinned He Xinyue was.

【He Xinyue should change her name to He Houpi(Thick Skin). Her actions are so shameless—it’s truly impressive.】

Qiao Cen, “Pfft—”

As expected, he caught a variety of glances from all directions, each with a different expression.

It was just too funny. He couldn’t hold back. What should he do? He still wanted to laugh.

Qiao Bo remained silent for a long time before finally asking what was on his mind, “Xinyue, tell me the truth, how many months is the child now?”

“Why ask this? Our child is only a little over two months old. Didn’t you see the checkup report?” He Xinyue forced a smile. “Alright, it’s already very late. Let’s go rest. I’m really tired, and the baby’s tired too.”

Qiao Haiyi and Du Shuyu furrowed their brows but didn’t intervene in their eldest son’s actions.

Qiao Bo nodded. “Yes, I saw the report. You’re not feeling well, right? Tomorrow, I’ll take you to the hospital for an exam. For now, let’s rest.”

He stopped looking at He Xinyue and walked over to his parents. “Mom, Dad, could you please arrange for her?”

“Brat, why be so polite? Go upstairs and rest. Your father and I will take care of it.”

Du Shuyu didn’t interfere with her son’s actions. He always had his own opinions, and she respected his choices.

Anyone would find this situation unbearable, including Qiao Bo. They needed to give him enough time to calm down and process everything.

Qiao Bo nodded and went upstairs.

“Ah Bo…” He Xinyue wanted to chase after him but was stopped by Du Shuyu. “Miss He, it’s too late. We’ll talk tomorrow if there’s anything.”

“Aunt Wu, please take Miss He to the guest room.”

Aunt Wu heard the instructions and quickly stepped forward. “Miss He, please.”

He Xinyue was somewhat unwilling, but she still walked away. However, her plans had been disrupted by Qiao Chuchu, and she could not just sit back and wait for her fate.

If she went to the hospital tomorrow, she would have no chance to salvage her situation or hold on to Qiao Bo.

She looked at her slightly swollen abdomen and whispered, “Baby, don’t blame Mommy for being heartless. If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for being born into the wrong family, and blame your new daddy for not wanting you. That’s why Mommy had no choice but to give you up. If you feel resentful, go take it out on the Qiao family, understand?”

The next moment, the tenderness in her eyes vanished, replaced by harshness.

She turned her back and fell to the ground beside the bed. The fall from this height hurt terribly, but she thoughtfully cushioned her head with a cotton cover, leaving only her stomach exposed.

Now, between her legs, there was a patch of bright red blood. A sweet, metallic taste filled her mouth and nose. The pain in her abdomen felt like it was tearing her apart, and she almost cried out.

She bit her lip so hard that small drops of blood appeared on her lips.

“As long as I get through this, I’ll be able to stay with Qiao Bo forever.”

“We’ll definitely have our own child one day.”

This pain was unbearable for most people, and as her consciousness blurred, she heard the sound of a door unlocking, followed by a shocked voice.

【Wow! He Xinyue is really ruthless. She’s willing to give up her own child just to keep Big Brother Qiao, isn’t she afraid of bleeding to death?】

He Xinyue’s thoughts became increasingly hazy. Was she afraid? Of course, she was afraid.

But compared to being alone with a child, she wanted to fight for it. She wanted to stay with Qiao Bo forever.

—

“It’s a pity, the patient was brought in too late, and the child couldn’t be saved.”

“Can you still determine the baby’s gestational age?”

“Sorry, the baby was too early, we can’t determine it.”

“……”

When He Xinyue woke up, she heard these words. She felt weak all over, but she still wanted to laugh because her plan had succeeded.

She gambled that Qiao Bo loved her and wouldn’t give up on her just because she lost the baby.

Qiao Chuchu noticed immediately when He Xinyue opened her eyes. The slight smile on her lips was so off-putting.

“Dad, Mom, He Xinyue is awake.”

After sending the doctor off, the Qiao family returned and stood by the bed. “Miss He, your child is gone.”

“Is it gone?” He Xinyue touched her flat abdomen. For a moment, she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Her plan had worked, but she felt a little reluctant.

“There’s one more thing. The doctor said that your body has been seriously damaged, and you can never have children again.” Du Shuyu asked, “Miss He, was this really worth it?”

Whether it was worth it or not, He Xinyue had her own measure. She didn’t answer the question. “Where’s Ah Bo? Where did he go? I want to see him, I want to apologize to him. I didn’t take care of our child.”

Qiao Chuchu clicked her tongue. 【Even now, she’s still trying to drag Big Brother Qiao into this. That child was just the child of a rich second-generation, it’s not Big Brother Qiao’s! How could she still be thinking of him?】

【She’s really ruthless. In order to avoid having the baby’s gestational age detected, she did this to herself. Isn’t she afraid of having nightmares tonight?】

Normal people could never do something as cruel as what He Xinyue had done, giving up her own child without hesitation.

He Xinyue had lost everything. In order to stay with Qiao Bo, she was willing to do anything.

“I want to get up. I want to find Ah Bo.”

“I’m here.”

Qiao Bo appeared at the hospital room, dressed in formal attire. His face was haggard, and his tall posture was filled with melancholy. He looked as if he hadn’t slept all night.

He Xinyue’s tears instantly flowed. “Ah Bo, I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. I didn’t take good care of our child…”

“It’s your child, it’s the child of you and Zhou Lian.” Qiao Bo interrupted her words. “He Xinyue, stop lying to me. I already know everything.”

He opened his briefcase and took out a thick stack of papers, including the true medical records of her pregnancy check-ups, the bills showing her bribing the doctor, and the fake medical records—everything meant for him to see.

This was an investigation he had arranged overnight by contacting friends in foreign hospitals. All the facts matched exactly what Qiao Chuchu had said.

He Xinyue had been deceiving him! She had been deceiving him all along!

Qiao Chuchu watched the scene, almost wanting to clap.

【Big Brother Qiao is awesome! He quietly tore apart He Xinyue’s facade. It seems my worries were unnecessary. Now, let’s see how He Xinyue tries to defend herself.】

Medical records and bills were scattered across the bed. He Xinyue’s face turned pale as she stared at the papers. She hadn’t expected Qiao Bo to investigate her. Why would he investigate her?

With the truth exposed, she no longer pretended. She started crying hysterically.

“Ah Bo, I’m sorry, I’m really sorry. I had no other choice. I love you too much. I can’t leave you. I was afraid that you’d abandon me because of this child. Now that the child is gone, we can go back to being the loving couple we were before. I swear, I’ll treat you well from now on!”

“Please don’t leave me, okay?”