Chapter 64: Baby, Are You Pregnant?

Xia Yuan sat across from Qin Jingye and ordered a Vanilla Heaven coffee.

She crossed her legs and maintained a relaxed posture, trying to give herself a boost of confidence.

If Qin Mohuai was openly domineering and powerful, Qin Jingye was like a venomous snake lurking in the grass—calm on the surface but insidious and cunning underneath.

Qin Jingye said, “You’re braver than Qin Mohuai. He wouldn’t dare drink anything I offer now.”

Xia Yuan was stunned.

What did he mean? Was he planning to spike her Vanilla Heaven coffee?

Sorry, but now I’m too scared to drink it either!

Xia Yuan retorted, “I bet you wouldn’t drink anything Qin Mohuai gives you either.”

Qin Jingye chuckled, “So, it wasn’t Qin Mohuai forcing you. You actually have feelings for him.”

Xia Yuan raised an eyebrow. Her delicate, striking features made even a vibrant red rose seem dull in comparison. She was like a flower that had been meticulously cultivated, clinging tightly to its source of sustenance.

“Of course I have feelings for Qin Mohuai. Why else would I marry him? Did you call me here just to investigate my marriage? You’ve already left the Qin family, so you’re not even his elder anymore. Focus less on us and more on maintaining your own health if you want to live long!”

She was like a rabbit showing her teeth. Qin Jingye didn’t feel threatened by her, but he wasn’t going to tolerate her testing his patience further.

“You overdosed on antidepressants and died, not just went into shock. So why are you still alive? And why did you approach Qin Mohuai? What are you trying to gain from him?”

If Qin Jingye connected the dots, he would realize Xia Yuan approached Qin Mohuai to survive.

“I don’t have any ulterior motives. I just love him!” Xia Yuan’s heart raced. She had the sinking feeling Qin Jingye knew something. She wanted to scream.

After their talk she go to the mall with Yang Ying

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After leaving the café, Xia Yuan went shopping with Yang Ying at KG Mall. They ran into Ouyang Jing and Song Cien at a men’s tie store.

Tension filled the air.

Ouyang Jing greeted her naturally, “Are you here to buy a tie for Qin?”

Xia Yuan smiled, handing several brightly colored ties to the sales assistant to be packed. Qin Mohuai’s ties were usually custom-made to match his suits, but those styles were becoming repetitive, lacking any new flair. Plus, some of those ties mysteriously ended up tied around her wrists at night 🙂

Ouyang Jing said, “I heard about the bet Coco made with you. I tried to advise her, but she’s still immature. She’s learned a harsh lesson, though. Don’t hold it against her.”

Xia Yuan smiled. “I’m very petty, but I don’t remember unimportant people or things.”

Yang Ying, standing by her side, struggled to hold back her laughter. When it came to witty sarcasm, not even the infamous Pei Gongzi could match Yuan Yuan.

Ouyang Jing didn’t know how to respond, so she turned her attention to the men’s ties she was holding—plain black and blue ties that were elegant and understated, like the cologne she had smelled on Qin Mohuai that day. In contrast, Xia Yuan’s choices were red and green with polka dots and swirly patterns, completely mismatched with Qin Mohuai’s refined and deep aura.

As Xia Yuan checked out and prepared to leave, Song Cien opened her mouth to speak, but Xia Yuan shot her a sharp glare, silencing her.

Qin Jingye, Ouyang Jing… they were all obstacles in her path to survival, and today was already annoying enough.

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Back at the mansion, Xia Yuan lay soaking in the bathtub when suddenly the bathroom door opened. Startled, she quickly wrapped a towel around herself. Though it covered her chest, it left her lower half exposed.

Qin Mohuai narrowed his eyes. There were many times he wanted to show tenderness to his wife, but her reactions were just too amusing, and he couldn’t resist.

“So white, so soft. You’ve been taking such good care of yourself—planning to offer yourself to someone?”

“…Not to a beast like you!” Xia Yuan was both embarrassed and furious. “You brute, always ruining delicate things!”

Qin Mohuai’s gaze darkened, and his voice cooled. “You’ve gotten bold, saying whatever comes to mind now.”

Xia Yuan wasn’t afraid of him, so she turned away and continued bathing.

A few seconds later, Qin Mohuai’s raspy voice broke the silence, “Baby, aren’t you not supposed to take baths during your period?”

Xia Yuan had completely forgotten…

Qin Mohuai’s hand gently rested on her slender shoulder. “I’m not going to do anything. Why are you trembling so much? You’re making it seem like you’re the one being inappropriate, baby.”

Xia Yuan slapped his face, annoyed beyond words.

“So, you’re not on your period, are you?” Qin Mohuai asked calmly.

Xia Yuan stayed silent.

He leaned in close to her cheek, his deep voice dripping with anticipation. “Your period’s two days late, baby.”

“That’s normal.” Xia Yuan pretended not to understand his insinuation. “A lot of women don’t have regular periods. It’s normal for it to come early or late!”

“But yours is always regular. If it doesn’t come by tomorrow, let’s go to the hospital, alright?”

“Afraid I’ll get some disease if I miss my period?”

“Baby, you know what I mean. Isn’t it possible… that there’s a little one growing in your belly?”

Qin Mohuai’s palm pressed against her abdomen as his warm, sultry voice whispered in her ear, even more irresistible than the water surrounding her.

Xia Yuan took a deep breath. She had never considered the possibility of pregnancy, nor did she want to manipulate Qin Mohuai’s feelings with it.

“Let go, you’re squeezing me.”

Normally, Qin Mohuai wouldn’t listen, but this time, he released her quickly and stared at her abdomen. “I didn’t hurt you, did I?”

For a moment, Xia Yuan felt the stark contrast. *You’ve never asked me that when you’re going crazy in bed!*

She thought to herself, if she were really pregnant, forget about 100% affection, Qin Mohuai would become her absolute devotee.