Chapter 5

Ji Qixuan fell silent, under the dim light, he quietly gazed at the child in the photograph, his brows furrowing in an unyielding manner. ... This child ... ? ... Is it his and Zeng Wei's only one?

Her lips were pale, and she forced a smile, "Mr. Ji, this child is mine"

Lin Musen said: "I am sorry"

She smiled and said, "You go ahead, I will join you later." She went straight to the restroom. As soon as she entered the restroom, she splashed water on her face, constantly reminding herself to stay calm, to definitely remain calm

Zeng Wei only did not understand why Ji Qixuan cared so much about this child. He should hate her, loathe her, and thus have a considerable disdain for this child, even unwilling to acknowledge her. How could it be like this

Ji Qixuan returned to the restaurant, only to find it empty. He took a deep breath and immediately picked up his phone to call Bartley. Bartley, true to his professional code, did not dare to neglect the BOSS's call and answered right away, "BOSS, the position for Miss Zeng Weiyi has been selected, and I will make the call shortly."

"Oh dear, such a busy person, can't you spare some time for us?" Zhao Su Yan expressed some dissatisfaction, to which Li Xiao Shan intervened, "Su Yan, you know that Qi Xuan has officially taken over the company, unlike us who are idly passing time."

Zeng Qian was very strict with Zeng Weiyi. Whenever Zeng Weiyi returned late, he would question her in detail like a worried husband, especially prohibiting her from having deep interactions with men. When he saw that Zeng Weiyi was being brought back by a man, he immediately jumped up in opposition

Zeng Wei Yi coldly smiled, "Is that so? Then if I tell you that I can only live well if I marry you, would you marry me?"

Zeng Wei Yi glared at him in anger, grabbing the DNA report from the table, which indeed confirmed the paternity test between Ji Qi Xuan and Zeng Qian. She never expected that Ji Qi Xuan would be interested in her son, and she could not have anticipated that due to her momentary oversight, things began to deviate from their original course

Bartley was taken aback, unsure of what his boss was up to. He only felt that the boss, who usually ignored trivial matters, seemed to be involved in everything today. Could it be that he was truly interested in that unique individual? Moreover, she was accompanied by a dependent woman.

Ji Qixuan did not fully understand but accepted it nonetheless. At that moment, Zeng Weiyi walked over and, seeing Ji Qixuan's intention to leave, looked at him with confusion. Ji Qixuan nodded slightly at her and then left directly.

"That is talking about you." Zhao Suyan glared at Li Xiaoshan with dissatisfaction, and Li Xiaoshan's face instantly turned pale.

God said that there should be loyalty between spouses, a monogamous relationship, and a mother can only have one man, her husband. Unless my father is deceased

Hehe, Qixuan, have you only ever left seeds for the one and only?

She is so unsettled, as the charming Zeng Weiyi reappears in her life. She is so anxious that she wants to force her to leave, so she intends to use Ji Qixuan's hand to make Zeng Weiyi roll back to Vancouver and disappear from her world

The following afternoon, he received the answer and then called Zeng Wei Yi.

Miss Zeng, are you joking

Regarding your act of giving birth without permission, I will not pursue the matter, but I hope that the child of the Ji family will be raised by the Ji family. Please state your price

Miss Zeng, I have matters to discuss with you. Please arrange a place for us to meet.

You must understand Hong Kong law; as long as I submit this DNA test report to the judge. Although you have the right to contest for custody of the child, do not forget that you are currently unemployed. I do not believe that someone who cannot even support themselves is capable of providing a good upbringing and education for the child

Indeed, how could someone with such a unique appearance fail to attract men? Nonsense. However, there is a strict steward who, even if he can attract men, would still break up couples. Based on Zeng Qian's behavior, Hong Dou asked Zeng Qian the next day, thinking it was merely a child's possessiveness, only to be met with the response, "A mother can only belong to a father"

What is it?" Zeng Wei was the only one who became alert.

Lin Musen smiled awkwardly, cautiously glancing at Ji Qixuan. Among this group of people, everyone was speculating about Ji Qixuan's thoughts. When the two were engaged, Ji Qixuan was completely submissive to Zeng Wei Yi, showering her with affection to the extent that their friends could no longer bear to watch. Behind his back, they criticized Ji Qixuan for degrading himself, allowing a woman to ride on his head. He never retorted or mocked in return, but only treated Zeng Wei Yi well, to the point that even Zeng Wei Yi looked down on it. When the two were engaged, Ji Qixuan was completely submissive to Zeng Wei Yi, showering her with affection to the extent that their friends could no longer bear to watch. Behind his back, they criticized Ji Qixuan for degrading himself, allowing a woman to ride on his head. He never retorted or mocked in return, but only treated Zeng Wei Yi well, to the point that even Zeng Wei Yi looked down on it.

Zhao Suyan also did not wish to keep Ji Qixuan any longer, and handed him an envelope from her bag, saying, "Take a look when you have time."

Li Xiaoshan poked Lin Musen, wearing a look of disdain, "Good lad, sneaking around behind our backs to find someone."

The Arabian Nights. He admitted that the woman was beautiful, even possessing more grace than Guan Xinling, but could it really be so?

"Then how could I have been single for six years?" Zeng Wei said with a sense of helplessness.

Ji Qixuan quietly gazed at her, wiping away her tears without any awareness of his actions. He mocked himself internally, unable to bear the sight of this woman crying; as soon as she wept, his self-frozen heart crumbled once more, and a damp heart could not help but tremble for her.

Lin Musen chuckled, "As long as you tell me that you do not regret it, I will marry you."

They all believed that Ji Qixuan loved Zeng Weiyi very much, but when Zeng Weiyi requested to annul their engagement, he showed neither sadness nor joy; when Zeng Weiyi disappeared, he continued with his life as usual, prioritizing his career over relationships. Later, they learned that Ji Qixuan was a very attentive man, and the women who had dated him consistently described him with the word 'gentleman.' He was neither overly warm nor cold, adhering to conventions. Thus, they concluded that Ji Qixuan was indeed such a gentleman, and his affection for Zeng Weiyi was merely a manifestation of his attentiveness. He was the only man among their noble circle who had ever been with Zeng Weiyi, and he was also the man they willingly conceded to. Zeng Weiyi was meant to be with Ji Qixuan. When they eventually broke up, many expressed their regret, and later, when the Zeng family fell from grace, they were relieved for him that the split had occurred early. In this circle, interests always outweighed friendships.

Zhao Suyan boringly hung up the phone. Li Xiaoshan, who was driving, glanced at his wife and said, "Can't you avoid causing trouble?"

He immediately called Zhao Suyan. Zhao Suyan lazily answered the phone, "I knew you would call me."

Ji Qixuan slightly squinted his eyes, staring at Zeng Weiyi

It is a set of photographs, featuring a lively and adorable child teaching someone how to stack blocks. It is an utterly ordinary photo, yet Ji Qixuan is completely stiff, his eyes fixed intently on the child's face, observing every smile, every frown, every gesture, and everything in between

There were times when she truly doubted that Lin Musen had ever loved her. He had not loved her, nor had he loved his ex-wife; he had always approached marriage with a mindset of having it if possible, and letting it go if not. His words pierced through her very being, causing a deep and painful ache.

Lin Musen did not mean to refuse either; he simply smiled helplessly and said, "Yi Yi, I still say this: if you are not doing well, feel free to reach out to me. I will do my utmost to help you."

No, absolutely not. It is perfectly normal for one party to abandon the other

No

He originally had eyes as dark as ink, and under the golden light, his expression was calm. Behind him, Li Xiaoshan was waving to her and Lin Musen, "Come, let's share a table."

Then, I will give you another choice

"I think I will regret marrying you." She was the only one to accept the ring, smiling as she placed a grateful kiss on his cheek, "Thank you for the belated birthday gift, I will go to the restroom first." She stood up, then turned around, only to see Ji Qixuan watching her.

Li Xiaoshan nodded with a smile that did not reach his eyes, "Alright, you want to make a scene, do you? I won't play along." He immediately found a spot to park the car, casually hailed a taxi, and drove away. Zhao Suyan sat in the car, holding back her tears.

Ji Qixuan did not mind at all and directly walked to sit opposite her. He was a man who valued speed, and without saying anything, he handed a DNA report to Zeng Weiyi, stating: "Name your price, I want custody of Zeng Qian."

His sister said that he would never again be able to love someone with everything he had as he did at the age of twenty-two, without dignity, without demands, simply wanting to be with a woman named Zeng Weiyi.

Zeng Wei Yi stood there in a daze, uncertainly asking, "What did you say?"

Lin Musen stood up and said to Zeng Weiyi, "Let's go have a seat."

Red Bean is at a loss for words, "Why is Qian Qian so strict with you?"

Zhao Suyan coldly smiled, "Yes, you are my husband now, but why did you marry me in the first place? Was it not because you had no chance at all after Zeng Weiwei had an engagement with Ji Qixuan, that you ended up marrying me?"

She certainly knows she is joking, but she fantasizes that this will make him retreat in the face of difficulty. The sudden occurrence has left her completely unprepared, and this matter has become like a wild horse that has broken free, no longer under her control. The only thing she can do now is to struggle in vain.

I want all of your possessions

This matter is postponed for now. Please help me check the detailed information of the son named Zeng Weiyi from the Yulin Kindergarten family and deliver it tomorrow.

"What’s wrong? Are you feeling sorry for Zeng Weiyi? Do you still like her?" Zhao Suyan glared with her eyebrows raised, looking quite displeased. Li Xiaoshan let out a humph, unable to contain his anger, "I am already your husband, what else is there to worry about?"

Zeng Wei Yi gazed intently at Ji Qi Xuan, as if trying to glimpse a sliver of hope from his eyes. The reason she has endured over the years is that she still has a spiritual anchor. She cannot imagine whether she would be able to continue bearing the burden if she were to lose Zeng Qian.

As long as you do not regret it, I will marry you

Let's talk when we meet, you choose a place

Zeng Weiyi chose an ordinary restaurant, simple and unpretentious. When a man like Ji Qixuan, who exuded an air of nobility, walked in, Zeng Weiyi felt that the place she had chosen was truly terrible.

On the contrary, he was the only one to show a look of astonishment. Is this a joke?

Lin Musen suddenly raised his astonished eyes to look at Zeng Weiyi, who also stared at him without blinking, showing no signs of embarrassment. It seemed that only through this direct gaze could she erase the displeasure in her heart

What is there to regret?

Ji Qixuan sat in the car, his hands resting firmly on the steering wheel, driving away with a blank expression. Upon reaching the third traffic light, which was red, he had to stop the car and wait for the green light. During this idle moment, his gaze inadvertently fell upon an envelope placed beside him, which Zhao Suyan had given to him. After a moment's thought, he decided to tear open the envelope and take a look.

She gritted her teeth and said, "Alright, but I fear you may not be able to afford this price"

This is not Lin Musen's personality; he is a straightforward man, with a character as bright as the sun, making people feel at ease. However, his current demeanor does not resemble him; there seems to be something he is holding back in his heart, which makes the impatient Zeng Wei feel quite anxious.

"Marry me," Ji Qixuan said earnestly, staring into her eyes

When the green light flashed, Ji Qixuan immediately found a way to turn the car around and sped towards the restaurant. He needed to find a reason; what on earth was happening? Why was there a child who resembled him so closely from his own childhood?

Um, do you know who your father is

Zeng Wei Yi raised her eyes to look at him

Ji Qixuan's lips trembled slightly as she suddenly raised her head to look at Zeng Weiyi, who had just blurted out such a sentence. She heard her say: "All my hopes are pinned on Qian Qian, please do not be so cruel." Tears shimmered in her eyes, and for the first time, the usually unyielding Zeng Weiyi submitted to Ji Qixuan, laying bare her defenses without any reservations before her.

"If you are not doing well, you must tell me, I ... ... " Lin Musen pressed his lips together, hesitating to speak.

Ji Qixuan

Whose child is this

Ji Qixuan merely raised his wrist to check the time and said, "I have a golf appointment, you all take your time chatting, I must be on my way"

"Why are you being so nice to me? You specifically came to give me a gift and said these nonsensical things? An apology? It's unnecessary." Zeng Wei spoke in a calm and unhurried tone, her expression remaining impassive. She took off the ring, placed it back in the box, and handed it back to him.

Ji Qixuan clearly knew that this would hurt his eyes even more, yet he stubbornly stood still, gazing. He saw the only smile that had once been unmarked, now carrying disdain and mockery. This was the smile that had always belonged to him, never considering the feelings of others, but merely erupting in accordance with his own emotions

Zhao Suyan joked, "Musen, Qixuan won't mind, don't be nervous"

Ji Qixuan furrowed his brows, his eyes filled with astonishment, "Zeng Wei Yi!?"

I also do not wish for the children of the Ji family to call someone else "dad" Ji Qixuan retorted to her with an expressionless face

Ji Qixuan said in a nonchalant manner: "I will give you the best option, name your price"

"Certainly," said Lin Musen.

She took a deep breath and said, "I cannot possibly be separated from my son"

Zeng Wei Yi saw the caller ID and noticed it was an unfamiliar number, so she answered the call with a sense of ease. However, when Ji Qi Xuan introduced himself, an inexplicable panic surged in Zeng Wei Yi's heart, leaving her completely out of control.

With a click, Ji Qixuan directly hung up the phone

I do not know, but to have a child with an intelligence like mine, the father must be a very clever man

Ah-choo! Ji Qixuan sneezed loudly, casually took out a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe his nose, and asked the housekeeper who was cleaning, "Are you wearing orchid-scented perfume?"

But your father is not here, can't I find you a new father

Once, she picked up the ring and examined it for a while, even trying it on her finger to see how it looked. She spread her five fingers and shook them, saying, "I have wanted this ring for a long time." How she had hoped that Lin Musen would buy this ring for her back then, even shamelessly asking for it. However, this ring ultimately did not end up in her hands

She said: "Qi Xuan, after leaving you, I have not been with any other man"

"Can't guess?" Zhao Suyan said in a tone of surprise