"Why don't you go back and ask your mother properly what she's carrying inside her, or perhaps... it's just a ball of air."
What did she mean by air? Was her pregnancy fake?
Her expression didn't seem like a threat, but more like... it was the truth!
Shen Yaoyao was starting to get scared, her mind a jumble, she dared not think about anything. She left the company immediately, wanting to go home and get clarification from Chen Xiang.
Upon returning home, she saw Chen Xiang strolling in the living room, holding her waist. She appeared quite relaxed.
However, for some reason, Shen Yaoyao found Chen Xiang increasingly off-putting. She stepped forward and asked, "Mom, are you really pregnant?"
Chen Xiang was startled. She calmly replied, "What kind of question is that? Of course I'm pregnant. Can this kind of thing be faked?"
It wasn't that she didn't trust her daughter, but she was worried that the more people knew, the easier it would be for the truth to be exposed. However, she was concerned about something else now.
"Why are you asking like that? Did someone say something to you?" Could it be that doctor?
"It was Shen Qingqing," Shen Yaoyao bit her lip, still trembling with fear as she recalled what she had just said. "She said you gave Dad a cuckold's hat, and that you might be carrying... a ball of air, and that..."
Chen Xiang's face grew uglier by the moment. "What else did she say?"
Shen Yaoyao couldn't help but swallow. She was a little afraid of Chen Xiang's ferocious expression. "She also said Dad went to the hospital for a paternity test. Whose is it? Mine?"
She was certain it wasn't Shen Qingqing's, otherwise she wouldn't have said it so boldly.
Chen Xiang's face darkened. She gritted her teeth, "That little bitch!"
"Mom, what she said... could it be true?"
Seeing Chen Xiang's reaction, Shen Yaoyao's heart pounded even harder. She stared intently at Chen Xiang's mouth; her world could be overturned by a single word from Chen Xiang.
Fortunately, Chen Xiang didn't confirm it. "Don't listen to her nonsense. She's just trying to scare you."
Shen Yaoyao let out a sigh of relief and only then realized she had been holding her breath. A chill ran down her spine. "Mom, what should we do next?"
"Since she dared to say such things to you, I certainly won't let her get away with it."
Chen Xiang took out her phone and made a call. After giving brief instructions, the other party acknowledged them. She then hung up and turned to look at the anxious Shen Yaoyao, her voice softening.
"Don't be afraid. Mom will get justice for you."
Shen Yaoyao nodded, her expression easing considerably.
But Chen Xiang wasn't as relaxed as she appeared. She didn't know how Shen Qingqing had found out, but this was definitely a threat that couldn't be left unchecked.
That afternoon, Shen Jinxi, carrying his little backpack, came out of kindergarten, preparing to wait for his mother to pick him up.
Just then, a strange woman approached him and offered him candy. Shen Jinxi was very smart; he didn't take the candy, nor did he refuse it. He simply blinked his large eyes and said innocently, "Auntie, did my mommy send you?"
The woman was taken aback. The employer hadn't mentioned this child having a mother!
But this child looked exactly like the photo. She was certain she wouldn't mistake him. "Yes, your mommy sent me. Eat the candy first, and I'll take you to find your mommy."
Shen Jinxi's eyes flickered. He said, "I need to tell my teacher before I can go with you."
He grabbed his backpack and turned to run, but the woman behind him was stronger. She scooped him up, shoved the candy into his mouth without his consent.
The candy melted in his mouth, and his head felt dizzy.
The last thing he remembered was the woman muttering, "This kid isn't easy to fool."
When Shen Jinxi woke up again, he was in an empty room, lying on a soft, large bed. His hands and feet were free. He scrambled up.
He tentatively pushed the door open and found that it wasn't locked.
... How little did these kidnappers take him seriously, not even locking the door!
Shen Jinxi went downstairs and saw an old woman sitting on the sofa in the living room. He recognized her; it was Chen Xiang. He stomped downstairs and angrily demanded, "Why did you capture me?"
Chen Xiang had heard that this child was introverted. Seeing him so lively, she was somewhat surprised. "Chenchen, you'd better behave, or else..."
Chenchen?
Shen Jinxi immediately realized something was wrong. She was supposed to be kidnapping his older brother!
And since she knew his brother's name, she likely knew he was the son of their cheap father. If she dared to act... then it must be for blackmail.
"You're really brave. You dare to kidnap me. Tell me, if my daddy finds out what you've done, what will he do to you?"
Hearing this, a flicker of surprise crossed Chen Xiang's eyes. These words weren't what a child would typically say. "That's our adult business. You just need to be good, otherwise..."
Her expression turned stern. Other children would have cried by now.
But who was Shen Jinxi? He was born rebellious. Besides his mommy, no one could make him obey. The more they told him not to do something, the more he insisted on doing it.
He started to cause trouble.
He smashed all the antiques and vases in the living room, leaving nothing intact.
Chen Xiang was stunned but quickly reacted and lunged to grab him. However, Shen Jinxi was slippery, like a little snake, and she was panting from exhaustion without catching him.
"You little brat, stop right now!"
Shen Jinxi wasn't afraid of her. "If you dare touch me, I'll have my daddy acquire your entire company. Just try and touch me!"
Chen Xiang truly didn't dare. She never imagined this child would be so difficult to handle!
At first, Shen Jinxi only broke a few vases. Then he ran to the wine rack nearby. Seeing the neatly arranged bottles of red wine, he unhesitatingly grabbed them and smashed them on the floor!
"No!"
Amidst Chen Xiang's shriek, the wine bottle shattered on the floor, sending shards and liquid everywhere.
Chen Xiang's vision went black. That was Shen Zhizhong's favorite Lafite from '82, which he had kept there, unwilling to drink, intending to serve it to guests!
...
Fu Jingshu quickly received news at the company that someone had seen Chenchen being taken away from kindergarten. He instantly knew who was responsible and went to Shen's Group personally to find Shen Zhizhong.
Shen Zhizhong was flattered, only to be reprimanded coldly by Fu Jingshu.
"If you've given up on life, just say so. I don't mind making Shen's Group disappear in an instant."
Shen Zhizhong was terrified. "What are you saying? I certainly don't think that way. Master Fu, have I done something to offend you?"
"You dare to kidnap my son? Are you tired of living?"
Fu Jingshu was furious. Shen Zhizhong suddenly remembered that when Chenchen went missing last time, he had been this angry. He tried to clear his chaotic mind to figure out what was happening.
"I didn't kidnap Chenchen. This... this matter, oh right, it's Chen Xiang!"
"It must have been her!"
A dark glint appeared in Fu Jingshu's eyes. "I'll give you half an hour to return the child to me. If even a single hair is missing, I will make you pay a hundredfold."
Shen Zhizhong knew he wasn't joking. He turned pale with fear.
After finally sending away this formidable figure, he rushed home and, as expected, found Chenchen at his house. He couldn't help but scold Chen Xiang soundly. Finally, he said:
"Take the child back immediately!"
At the same time, Fu Jingshu returned home and heard the housekeeper say, "Young master is asleep. It's best not to wake him. Wait for the master to return... Master, you're back."
Fu Jingshu narrowed his eyes slightly and walked upstairs. He pushed open the bedroom door and saw Chenchen lying on the bed, his little hands resting on his stomach, sleeping soundly.
He glanced down at his watch. Less than ten minutes had passed since he warned Shen Zhizhong.
Could it be Chen Xiang's little trick again?