You Owe Me, My Love

Chapter 439 Pregnant

Bai Rong cried for a long, long time. Her tears eventually dried up, and she stared dumbly at the ground, then she slowly looked at the villa, but the door was still closed. Why am I still here? There is no use to hang around here anymore.

She stood up and almost blacked out from her low sugar level. Bai Rong wobbled and hunkered back down. She shook her head in an attempt to stay conscious. I can't pass out here. She took out a piece of chocolate and stuffed it in her mouth, and she closed her eyes to calm down.

But her head was still spinning, and the world spun with it. Bai Rong could feel herself fainting, but she forced herself to stand up. “Shen Yiyan, I need you to locate me and get someone to pick me up,” she called Shen Yiyan.

“It's unusual for you to call me.” Shen Yiyan was confused.

“I'll tell you when we meet up.” Bai Rong hung up and trudged ahead, forcing herself to stay awake. Eventually, she exited Gu Mingchen’s manor, but everything was already spinning at top speed. She was going to faint soon, but Bai Rong hung on to her last threads of consciousness and leaned against a tree. There should be a bench nearby. She clenched her fists, dragging herself closer to the bench, and the moment she touched it, she let herself go and passed out.

A long, long time later, she opened her eyes, and the sky was overcast. It's probably six now. She sat up and looked around, but she found herself in an unfamiliar room. I remember calling Shen Yiyan before I pass out. Did he bring me here or did Gu Mingchen do it?

Her heart skipped some beats at the thought of Gu Mingchen. Bai Rong got out of the room and saw Shen Yiyan reading the newspaper on the sofa.

He was wearing a black suit, looking absolutely elegant, there was an air of regality around him. When he flipped the newspaper over, Shen Yiyan noticed she was awake, and he smiled, but his gaze was calm, like a dark abyss.

Bai Rong stared back into his eyes. She had known him as someone who could make hard decisions quickly At the same time, he was very ruthless and decisive. Moreover, he was also a control freak who always had things under control. Thanks to that rare personality, he was chosen among countless candidates.

“Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes. Have a seat.” Shen Yiyan looked at the seat across from him.

Breakfast? Wait, so it's morning already? Wow, I have slept for quite some time. She sat before him, though she stared down in silence.

Shen Yiyan chuckled and put his newspaper down. “I thought you're very capable when I first met you. After all, you did make Gu Mingchen fall for you. A woman like you must be quite smart.”

“As if. I wouldn't have been thrown out if I were smart. And now I have to beg for your help,” Bai Rong answered coolly.

Shen Yiyan frowned. “That's odd. You have proved Xia He's innocence, and I don't think Gu Mingchen’s harmed anyway. Su Xuyan will listen to you no matter what, so Gu Mingchen has no reason to chase you away.”

“Don’t you think I'm terrifying?” Bai Rong still sounded cold.

Shen Yiyan leaned back, looking interested. “What should I be terrified about?”

"Someone set Gu Mingchen up the moment Liu Yan was exposed. You should know why.” Bai Rong squinted.

“You think I did it? I need Gu Mingchen to keep everyone else in check. There's no need to kill him when he’s still useful,” Shen Yiyan retorted.

The corner of Bai Rong's lips twitched. “I'm not saying that. What I'm trying to say is someone started this early because they're eyeing your position. Who do you think it could be?”

"Wait, don't tell me you're suspecting Sheng Dongcheng,” Shen Yiyan asked solemnly.

“I am not sure, but there's one thing that caught my attention. Right after Xia He's arrest, Su Xuyan warned me that I'd regret helping Gu Mingchen. From what he told me, I think he knew that Xia He's set up. Of course, he might have gotten the news before us, but I think it's more likely that he orchestrated it.”

Shen Yiyan pursed his lips in silence.

Bai Rong couldn't read him from his expression anymore, and she arched her eyebrow. “If Sheng Dongcheng told you about it, then I'll be in a dangerous situation right now. But if he didn't, then it's proof that he's trying to usurp your position.”

"You should know that friends and foes are just arbitrary, Bai Rong. Profit is the thing that binds us together. Tell me what you want.”

“You saw through me. Right. I'll clear the obstacles for you, while you make sure the ones I love lead peaceful lives.”

Shen Yiyan gazed into her eyes and tapped his leg. Since Bai Rong was a pro in psychology, she knew that movement meant he was making a difficult choice, and he was weighing the pros and cons. Then, he stopped tapping his leg and sat up straight. “What do you need me to do?" he asked. “I need a conspicuous position that can attract their eyes. Preferably one in the cabinet,” Bai Rong said calmly.

“That's a perfect place for women, so you'd fit right in, but even someone like my wife struggles in the cabinet. You sure you can handle it?” Shen Yiyan asked.

“That's my business. All you have to do is to get me a spot in there. You don’t want to be bogged down your whole life, don’t you?”

“I have another condition. Tell me where Liu Yan is right now,” he asked.

“She thinks I sold her out. What makes you think she'd tell me her location? She's gone off the grid, and that's a good thing for her. At least she won't get herself into any danger anymore. Nor will she be blackmailed either.” Bai Rong looked crestfallen. I don't think I can see her ever again.

Shen Yiyan looked dark, and he stood up. “Let's go for breakfast. Getting you into the cabinet isn't a problem, but you're pregnant now. Do you want to reconsider?”

"What?" Bai Rong froze, then she stared at Shen Yiyan.

“You don’t know you're pregnant?” Shen Yiyan asked.

Bai Rong felt dizzy at the revelation. I'm pregnant? But the doctor said my ovulation’s between fifth and tenth. This is too soon. Wait, could it have happened back at Xyperia?

"Yep, that reaction’s telling me you know nothing about it. I see. Gu Mingchen wouldn't have done this if he knew you're pregnant, so none of you guys know about this. Want to talk with him before coming to a decision?” Shen Yiyan asked again.

“No. This is my business and my decision. Please proceed with the arrangement. I'm fine with it.” Bai Rong resolved herself.

“Very well then. This'll take a week, more or less, so wait for my notification. I need your cooperation during that period too,” Shen Yiyan explained.

Bai Rong caressed her stomach, still feeling incredulous. She treasured the baby because of how hard it was for her to get pregnant, but it came at the wrong time.