Chapter 6 : Pregnancy? Impossible

Jiang Qianchen put down his phone, looking thoughtfully at his secretary, Xu, in the passenger seat. “What’s the schedule for tomorrow morning?”

“President Jiang, you have a high-level meeting in the morning,” Secretary Xu replied. “Also, Secretary Coco is pregnant and is preparing to select a new assistant.”

He nodded slightly in understanding.

Then he paused and said, “The meeting tomorrow morning will be postponed.”

“Okay.”

The air outside gradually became heavy, and the atmosphere inside the car felt oppressive. The clouds thickened, obscuring the moonlight that had shone so brightly just moments ago. Only a few streetlights flickered dimly, and the sky seemed to hurry from dawn to dusk.

By now, the night was deep, and the limited edition Rolls-Royce raced along the endless road. Red taillights flashed ahead, creating a silent yet mysterious hustle. Raindrops danced and blurred the windows, obscuring the glass. As they approached an intersection, the drizzle turned into a downpour.

“It’s been a while since Ningcheng had rain, hasn’t it?” With the red light ahead, the driver stopped the car at the crosswalk and muttered to himself. President Jiang was always quiet, and he had developed his own habit of relieving stress.

The rain washed over the city, seeming holy, yet for the man, everything was merely a lonely medium. The long night became filled with intrigue because of this torrential rain.

From a light drizzle to a heavy downpour, the man looked out the window, his handsome face showing no emotion, maintaining the same expression throughout.

As the traffic light changed from red to green, the car just started moving when the driver abruptly slammed on the brakes, narrowly stopping in front of a crossing pedestrian.

“Whoa—girl, be careful crossing the road! Can’t you see the light is green now?” The driver scolded through the open window in the rain, then turned to ask anxiously, “President Jiang, are you okay?”

He remembered the previous driver was fired for an emergency brake due to not paying attention to the road.

The driver nervously observed the man’s expression, but the big boss seemed to be pondering something important and didn’t pursue his minor mistake today.

The man just casually glanced out the window, leaving it to Secretary Xu to handle the situation.

The car’s exhaust quickly dissipated into the air. The girl sitting on the rain-soaked ground stared blankly in the direction the car had gone, the air filled with a pungent chemical smell. Her light yellow dress was already stained with mud, the mixture of mud and rain making her feet feel like lead, unable to stand. The heavy atmosphere reached its peak, with large raindrops falling on her, making the mud even more unbearable.

Silence had overwhelmed her, suppressing her thoughts, unable to break free.

She was still immersed in the momentary glimpse of astonishment just now. In that moment, she felt he was light, her salvation.

“Miss, are you injured?” Secretary Xu held a long black umbrella, scanning her body for possible injuries. After finding none, he spoke reassuringly, “My surname is Xu. If you need anything, feel free to call me.”

With the last shreds of strength, the girl tremblingly took the business card he handed her, her gaze lingering on the embossed gold emblem at the bottom.

Even though she didn’t pay much attention to financial news, she recognized the logo on the business card at a glance.

“Jiang Group, CEO’s Office.”

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…

The rain gradually stopped.

In Lan Ting Yuan Villa, the villa had long extinguished its lights, leaving the outside pitch black except for a few flickering street lamps. The bright moon also broke through the heavy clouds, casting a faint light on the returning people.

Upon seeing Jiang Qianchen’s reply, Yu Zhi’s drowsiness vanished instantly.

Could it be? Could Jiang Qianchen fall for such a low-level trick?

Yu Zhi carefully pondered his tone. A simple “Hmm” conveyed both dominance and a hint of coldness, yet the question mark at the end conveyed an unusual message.

Woman, you have successfully caught my attention.

She quickly followed the routine and sent out the next message: [I am a woman, married to a wealthy husband, unfortunately he was born with an illness. After consultation…]

Before she could finish typing, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Yu Zhi’s hand trembled, accidentally sending out the unedited message.

She heard the knocking pause for a moment, then the low, menacing voice of a man came through the solid wood, sounding terrifying in the darkness:

“Open the door.”

Should she open it or not?

Yu Zhi hesitated. With a creak, a streak of light invaded the room as the man stood at the doorway, his towering figure silhouetted against the light, emanating a strong sense of threat towards her.

His gaze was piercing, seemingly analyzing her thoroughly from under the covers.

Yu Zhi trembled slightly, pretending to just wake up, rubbing her eyes sleepily as she said:

“Jiang Gege, you’re back.”

She discreetly moved her phone under the pillow, then got out of bed, pretending as if nothing had happened, dutifully taking his suit jacket, “Are you hungry now? Aunt Chen stewed some soup for dinner, there’s still a little left, it seems she hasn’t poured it out yet.”

Jiang Qianchen looked down at her, his expression inscrutable.

With his hands in his pockets, his tightly furrowed brows betrayed his displeasure, and his lips pursed into a thin line:

“Are you not satisfied with me?”

Yu Zhi: ??

Why is this jerk suddenly reflecting on himself today? Could it be that he’s been swayed by her daily dose of love chicken soup?

Yu Zhi wondered in her heart. But she quickly realized, through Jiang Qianchen’s expression, that this was definitely a trap!

She slightly widened her pupils, wearing a surprised expression. Her watery eyes were so captivating, one couldn’t help but get lost in them, sinking endlessly, her long eyelashes fluttering like a fan.

“No, why would you think that, Jiang Gege?” Yu Zhi blinked her eyes, thought for a moment, and said, “Oh right, I bought a little gift earlier.”

“—This is for you.”

It was a small box the size of a palm.

Gently opening it, a pure silver tie clip with a gilded dragon pattern lay quietly in the center, emitting a subtle and luxurious dark glow.

It unexpectedly matched his taste.

“Do you want me to help you put it on?”

Jiang Qianchen nodded gently, and the girl’s fragrance wafting around, releasing an irresistible charm everywhere. He stared at the tips of Yu Zhi’s hair, her long hair cascading down, shining with luster and silky density. Perhaps not completely dried before sleep, the tips of her hair were slightly damp, like a newly emerged sea nymph, shimmering with waves, beautiful and unaware.

The sea nymph’s shallow breaths were clearly felt through the shirt, causing an itching sensation in his heart. She lifted her head, looking radiant, and said, “I’ve put it on.”

Jiang Qianchen’s throat tightened slightly.

He held back the words he had prepared.

He had initially wanted to say, according to the agreement we signed before marriage, having a child in these years is impossible.

He had initially wanted to say, you just need to abide by the contract, play the role of an obedient wife, and besides that, he would do his best to fulfill whatever she desired.

But at this moment, Jiang Qianchen suddenly felt that spending the rest of his life like this with her seemed like a good idea.

It’s just that pregnancy couldn’t happen right now.

After a while, the man finally shifted his gaze to the tie clip. It was fastened to the black tie, brightening up the otherwise dull tones, exuding an air of nobility.

“Thank you, it looks very nice,” Jiang Qianchen said, gazing into her eyes.

Even though it took him a while, Yu Zhi also noticed Jiang Qianchen’s underlying intention. She suppressed the urge to laugh in her heart, pretending to be oblivious to any movement under his suit trousers.

The man’s gaze grew increasingly intense, and just as he was about to grab her wrist, Yu Zhi shyly averted her eyes and said innocently, “I… I got my period.”

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Having successfully outmaneuvered him, Yu Zhi tossed and turned on the bed, feeling one step closer to successfully divorcing him.

She decided to strike while the iron was hot and, the next morning, she got up early and proposed to accompany Jiang Qianchen to the company.

“I’m usually bored at home,” Yu Zhi sat at the dining table, handing him a tissue, “I won’t disturb your work.”

Come to think of it, she had never been to Jiang Qianchen’s company since they got married.

Jiang Qianchen has always kept a clear boundary between his personal and professional life and doesn’t like her intruding into his work domain. Except for necessary social occasions, he generally avoids bringing her into the public eye.

This also led to very few people within the company knowing that Jiang Qianchen was married. Otherwise, how could the female lead, Lu Zhenzhen, initially have such inappropriate thoughts about him?

To her surprise, this time the despicable man actually agreed.

Yu Zhi cheered, “Brother Jiang, you’re so kind!” Immediately, she changed into her ‘battle outfit,’ dressed in flashy attire, and hopped into the car.

Then, she took a selfie with her phone and posted it on her social media with the caption:

[Starting the day off beautifully~ 💋]

The socialites and ladies below were quick to comment:

[Zhizhi looks even more stunning today!]

[Wow, isn’t that outfit from the new collection by Brand L this year? I thought it suited you perfectly when I saw it at the fashion show.]

After exchanging compliments, someone with sharp eyes noticed the gentleman’s watch peeking out from the bottom left corner of the picture. [Oh, isn’t that President Jiang next to you? You two seem to have a great relationship~ 😏]

[Working together, how sweet.]

Psh, showing off affection too much can lead to an early demise.

Yu Zhi, feeling satisfied with the plastic sisters compliments, was about to exit the conversation when she noticed Jiang Qianchen watching the morning news. Suddenly, an idea struck her.

Vivian Waiting for Love: [What are you doing now, Gege?]

She heard a slight vibration from his phone, and Jiang Qianchen glanced at her with an ambiguous expression.

Jiang: [Watching the news.]

The scumbag man actually replied to her?

No way! Is Jiang Qianchen really like this? Yu Zhi discreetly observed his reaction using the reflection on the car window. He remained unfazed, appearing nonchalant, as if he himself didn’t send the message.

He seemed quite composed.

Yu Zhi clicked her tongue twice and asked casually:

[I went to bed early last night, and we didn’t finish discussing many things. Gege, are you single?]

Jiang Qianchen replied coldly, [No.]

[Oh, so you have a partner.]

[The profile picture is of me~ Gege, do you think I’m pretty, or is your partner prettier?]

[Do you want to help me fulfill my dream?]

He didn’t say anything else.

Yu Zhi felt the man’s heavy gaze on her.

“Yu Zhi,” he turned off the screen, leaning his elbow on the car door, “Let’s talk tonight.”

What does this scumbag man want to talk to her about? Could it be about divorce?

Yu Zhi’s eyes lit up; she would be thrilled if that were the case.

Although according to the original plot in the book, after Jiang Qianchen’s divorce, he only gave her the Lan Ting Yuan villa. But now, she’s not at fault, and with Old Master Jiang supporting her, it would be harder for Jiang Qianchen to kick her out than it would be to dream.

When she gets a decent amount of separation money, why should she cling to Jiang Qianchen like “Yu Zhi” did?

Why bother with someone whose heart isn’t with you?

The car stopped at the entrance of the building. Yu Zhi got out of the car following Jiang Qianchen, maintaining a proper and elegant distance from him.

“Oh my, who is that person behind President Jiang? I’ve never seen her before.”

“Look at her outfit, the clothes are from the L brand’s runway collection, and that bag in her hand… it must cost at least six figures!”

…

Lu Zhenzhen came to Jiang Group for an interview.

She was filling out the information at the front desk when she heard the murmurs from the crowd. She tightly gripped the pen in her hand.

Lu Zhenzhen looked towards the focal point in the eyes of the crowd. The man stood tall, dressed in a suit from head to toe, exuding an unattainable aloofness, like a noble deity.

It was him…

Her heart leaped with joy. But as she looked further back, she noticed someone appearing in that forbidden territory, walking side by side with him, their relationship seemingly inseparable.

Lu Zhenzhen was stunned for a moment, and then she heard someone nearby say:

“Oh my god, President Jiang actually slowed down his pace to wait for her!! I’m shedding tears in the Huangpu River, wuwuwu.”

“What a fairy-like couple! That must be the president’s wife, right?”

“Goodbye, everyone, my dream of becoming the president’s wife ends today.”

Standing side by side, the man was handsome and noble, while the woman was elegant and beautiful, as if they were a pair of perfect beings designed by the heavens, exuding an aura that others couldn’t penetrate.

Lu Zhenzhen lowered her head. Encouraged by her friend Qiu Ru, she wore a yellow floral dress today, which her friend praised as cute. However, in a place as upscale and luxurious as Jiang Group, her outfit not only failed to gain recognition but instead received disdainful glances from others. Compared to the stunning attire of the woman who captivated everyone, Lu Zhenzhen looked plain from head to toe.

On the bright floor of the lobby, her ordinary self was reflected.

She felt distant, very distant from him, who occupied a high position.

Lu Zhenzhen suddenly felt anxious. With courage she didn’t know she had, she put down the pen in her hand and rushed towards the crowded area:

“Um, please wait a moment!”

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President Jiang will change little by little, hehe