340: Jealousy

Jealousy

1"We have to do something. We can't let the child be born. If the Qin family comes to know about this, we will land up in big trouble," Father Xi said.

On the other side, Xi Yaohua directly went to meet Song Mei. Xi Bingyu had fired her after getting the news of her pregnancy so they had to meet in a restaurant.

The space was dimly lit, the soft glow of a single lamp casting a warm ambiance as Song Mei and Xi Yaohua sat facing each other on a cozy couch.

Song Mei's eyes shimmered with determination and vulnerability, while Xi Yaohua's expression reflected a mix of concern and uncertainty.

Taking a deep breath, Song Mei summoned her courage and spoke with a voice filled with a raw, unyielding sincerity, "I want you to understand something, sir," she began, her voice quivering slightly.

"I don't want your power or the influence that comes with it. All I want is our child, to love and protect it with all my heart."

Xi Yaohua's eyes widened, his heart swelling with emotion as her words washed over him. He had always known that their relationship was just of benefits, with him being someone of great influence and authority, while she was a beacon of simplicity and nothing else.

Her selflessness struck him to the core, stirring up a profound admiration and a feeling of attraction for her that he couldn't ignore.

Xi Yaohua gently cupped Song Mei's face, his touch tender and filled with gratitude. "Mei Mei," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "You have no idea how much your words mean to me. The sacrifices you're willing to make... It's overwhelming."

A single tear escaped the corner of Song Mei's eye, but her resolve remained unshaken, "Sir, I just want our child to be born naturally. Our child deserves to know the unconditional love of both parents. I want it to be surrounded by love and happiness."

"I am not asking for the position of young madam in your family. I can raise my child alone. I just don't want it to be born. My request is not hard to fulfill, is it?" Song Mei said to Xi Yaohua while sobbing.

Xi Yaohua leaned forward, their foreheads touching as he breathed in her scent, cherishing this profound moment of connection, "Mei Mei, your selflessness humbles me, and I promise you, I will protect our child fiercely. Together, we'll create a haven where our child will thrive, unburdened by the complexities of the world."

In that intimate space, time seemed to stand still as they shared a silent understanding. Nobody knew what was going on in the couple's mind in real.

*

Qin Yan stopped by a supermarket to buy some daily necessities for herself. When exiting the supermarket, she decided to call a cab to go home.

However, before she could take out her phone, she saw a familiar car—one she did not quite want to see.

Right next to the supermarket was a high-class Western cuisine restaurant.

A man and a woman walked out through the turnstile doors.

The man was in a white shirt and white pants and looked rather handsome. His slender figure attracted the glances of many women around.

Including the beautiful woman beside him, decked in branded clothes and goods.

The two of them were laughing and talking happily.

When making their way down the steps, the woman almost slipped on the uneven ground, looking like she was about to fall.

Fortunately, the man saved the damsel in distress and held her in a swift motion. He then naturally and quickly wrapped her in his arms.

The woman was pressed against his chest and blushed immediately. She looked up at his face. That sweet expression said enough about how she felt about it.

Qin Yan felt a strange disgust witnessing that.

Although she already knew that Xi Yaohua wasn't a good man…The fact was that he was still with Qin Muran, right?

What was he doing out here, going on a date with a woman in broad daylight? As much as he was a scumbag, wasn't this too much?

Qin Yan felt like this man was surprising her with how low he could get with time. Just as she thought he was utterly shameless, he did something even more disgusting.

Song Mei hadn't moved since she lost her balance and ended up against Xi Yaohua's chest.

Of course, Xi Yaohua didn't push her away too. Both of them locked eyes for a while until Xi Yaohua suddenly turned around as if he sensed something.

Qin Yan was about to look away, but it was too late. At that moment, they made eye contact.

Xi Yaohua was evidently shocked to see her, given how widely he opened his eyes. Qin Yan hadn't expected to be seen by him.

The most amusing thing was that she saw a trace of panic in his eyes. It was as if she'd caught him doing something wrong. But the fact was that they were never together and had nothing to do with each other anymore.

Qin Yan had no idea why Xi Yaohua appeared so flustered. She had no longing towards a man who disgusted her. Even those few seconds of eye contact were too much for her.

She eyed Xi Yaohua for a while and then smiled mockingly before walking away. She walked to the roadside to check for vacant cabs.

After bumping into Xi Yaohua, she felt that she needed to look for Xi Ting to cleanse her eyes.

But before she managed to hail a cab, she heard an annoying voice from behind her.

"Yan Yan, hear me out, it's not what you think it is. That woman and I have nothing to do with each other…" Xi Yaohua chased up and explained in a hurry.

When he first caught sight of Qin Yan, he was shocked, but also a little pleasantly surprised. He didn't expect to bump into the woman whom he desired.

But when he saw her mocking smile, the surprise evolved into panic. He felt even more uptight when he saw that she left without hesitation.

Xi Yaohua immediately sent Song Mei home with his driver. He didn't have the heart to care about her anymore.

His mind and heart were full of Qin Yan. He used to think that Qin Yan would always be available for her no matter how much he disregarded her. After all, she was so fat earlier, who would want her! Even he didn't want to see her as he felt that she was too ugly.

But who knew she would turn so gorgeous after losing weight? She also ended up being even prettier and capturing his heart once again.

Xi Yaohua's breathing was even messed up when he saw her just now. His heart missed a beat too. She was just like before, not fond of wearing too much makeup and always dressed simply.

But however simple she was, it could never hide her beauty. She was so much more beautiful in this simple outfit than so many women out there in branded clothes and a face full of makeup.

She attracted his gaze right away. She seemed a little different from before. The last time he saw her, she was brimming with youth and appeared to be a young, adorable girl. But now, she seemed a little more mature and feminine.

Xi Yaohua had had a few women before. He could tell right away in what aspect Qin Yan had changed. The thought of her having been touched all over by another man caused him to feel bitter and jealous. He even felt indignant.

It was as if someone had taken something that belonged to him, that he had kept with such care and protection.

The parts where he wanted to touch her had been touched by someone else. He couldn't bear to think about how the woman he'd wanted was now someone else's.

She'd given her first time to another man. Xi Yaohua was going mad with jealousy. He reached out, wanting so much to grab her by the shoulders and question why she could give it to another man but not him.

But the moment he reached out, Qin Yan took a step away in disgust. Xi Yaohua's expression stiffened.

"Mr. Xi, did you get it wrong? I'm not interested at all in your relationship with that woman, and it has nothing to do with me, anyway. If you want to explain things, you've come to the wrong person."

If Qin Yan was considered mildly disgusted by Xi Yaohua previously…

She was extremely disgusted by him right now. She questioned the previous owner's past judgment once again. How could she not have realized that this man was this much of a scum?

The original owner saw Xi Yaohua as a rare good man. And that as a rich second-generation heir, he barely had any vices that most other wealthy guys had. Qin Yan didn't know why the original owner was so stupid.

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