Chapter 173: Can't Wait to Poison the Two into Silence

Shen Xi is not satisfied.

Lin Shutong is carrying her brother's child; what does that have to do with her?

Over a hundred million and you don't want it?

Raising any child costs a hundred million?

The total money Shen Xi has ever seen in her life doesn't even add up to that much; she is extremely dissatisfied, repeatedly trying to partner with Jiang Lai to split the money, and repeatedly getting caught by Mother Shen.

"Don't think I don't know what's going on in your head," Mother Shen poked her daughter's forehead, "Lin Shutong's belly is carrying your little nephew; stop causing trouble for me."

"How can you be sure it's definitely my brother's?" Shen Xi retorted, "She has plenty of men around her; not to mention the handsome guy she took a cruise photo with recently, and the person who took me to get medicine before, who said that unless it was out of respect for Uncle Liu, he wouldn't give just this small amount."

Those words were spoken by a man to Lin Shutong, and Lin Shutong's gaze was also strange.

"Who knows what Lin Shutong is with."

Lin Mu hissed after listening, and actually thought it made sense.

She quickly shook her head again.

"Your brother isn't a fool; the test report says she's pregnant, and your brother didn't object, so it's most likely his."

"What if it's not? Wouldn't that be a loss?" Shen Xi held the plane ticket she had pocketed last time.

Mother Shen hesitated a moment: "If it's not, then retrieve it again."

"Can Jiang Lai wait? Didn't you say we need to get evidence for her, then she'll agree to a 30‑70 split? If we can't get it, we get nothing." Shen Xi, frantic, added, "Mom, don't stop me; I must get my share of this money."

This time Mother Shen didn't block her.

However, Shen Xi couldn't find Jiang Lai, so she first ran to the institute to loiter, looking around, and ended up being called by nearby police for questioning.

Shen Xi, with a ashamed and angry face, explained she was only looking for someone, confirmed she didn't have the mindset to secretly film or spy on secrets, and was released.

She searched Jiang Lai's name again, saw a press release on the Ke Clan's official website, turned toward the Ke Clan, and just as she approached the gate, her nosy behavior got her pressed to the ground by a security guard.

Until she shouted Jiang Lai's name.

Jiang Lai emerged in a white lab coat, removing her mask as she walked, and her cleanroom cap was gently lifted upward.

After Shen Xi was released, she immediately swaggered at the security guard who had just held her down, "I already told you, I know Jiang Lai!"

Jiang Lai, not going to be her false backing, turned to the guard and said, "If she calls again, keep her on the ground."

Guard: "Yes!"

Shen Xi: "Jiang Lai! We're on the same side!"

Jiang Lai: "I don't have time to play house with you; what do you want from me?"

Shen Xi felt she was utterly heartless, but for the sake of the money, she handed over the ticket: "Here."

Jiang Lai didn't reach out: "This is of little use to me; it's optional."

Shen Xi widened her eyes: "Then what do you want!"

Jiang Lai stepped closer to Shen Xi, her cool gaze making Shen Xi involuntarily swallow, and she stepped back half a step: "You, what are you doing!"

"You know Lin Shutong is pregnant, right?" Jiang Lai asked, staring tightly at Shen Xi's facial expression; when Shen Xi showed surprise, Jiang Lai confirmed she knew.

"Obtain Lin Shutong's pregnancy test report, or find a way to have Lin Shutong do the test at the hospital I designate."

Shen Xi, shocked: "You want me to steal something?!"

At this moment, she suddenly talked about morality.

Jiang Lai gave her a sideways glance: "A 30‑70 split; you can at least get thirty million."

Shen Xi: "Deal!"

She raised her hand to high‑five, and immediately from ahead came Ke Zhongyu's deep voice scolding, "What are you doing!"

The man hurried toward Jiang Lai, his cold gaze also sweeping to the guard beside him, indicating he hadn't yet thrown the person out.

The guard quickly lifted Shen Xi away.

The sudden turn of events left not only Shen Xi stunned, but Jiang Lai also a bit bewildered.

"Which hand of hers touched you?" Ke Zhongyu stood before Jiang Lai, his sword‑shaped brows furrowed, exuding an icy aura that said 'stay away', his deep eyes faintly flashing anger.

He was nervous and also angry.

Jiang Lai felt a fleeting strange feeling deep inside.

She shook her head: "Shen Xi came to discuss a partnership with me."

"What could she discuss with you…" Ke Zhongyu quickly recovered, seeing she was indeed fine, his brows instantly relaxed.

He looked toward Secretary Cen and Secretary Guan, who had learned Shen Xi found the Ke Clan and followed.

The two immediately walked over.

Ke Zhongyu: "What's the status of the people we sent to follow?"

Secretary Guan: "Went to the airport to pick someone up."

Secretary Cen: "Miss Gu of the Gu family has arrived in A City."

She gave Ke Zong a meaningful glance, then furtively glanced at Jiang Lai.

Among Ke Zong's admirers, the more famous are Miss Fu and Miss Gu.

However, later Miss Fu was so angered by Ke Zong that she quickly shifted her affection elsewhere, leaving Miss Gu still persisting.

Every so often she would message Ke Zong; each time Ke Zong would toss his phone to her, and even when she sent a voice note with a strained voice telling Miss Gu that Ke Zong was busy, Miss Gu didn't get angry.

After a back‑and‑forth, they could only exchange a few words on Ke Zong's phone before it basically stopped, the sense of boundaries well managed.

Whether Ke Zong deletes her or not, it's not right either way.

Especially Ms. Nian specifically reminded that even if you don't like it, don't make the situation look too ugly.

So Ke Zong bought himself another phone, registered a new account, with the contact list containing only family and close friends.

Of course it also includes her, Secretary Guan, and Assistant Zhou.

The three of them didn't feel particularly honored; it was just a capitalist exploitation of workers.

Ke Zhongyu heard that Gu Yinxue had come to A City, yet he neither frowned nor cared, indifferent to the point of not even acknowledging this person.

However, as soon as Gu Yinxue's plane landed, she, as always, first sent a message to Ke Zhongyu.

【Zhongyu, I've arrived in A City.】

Secretary Cen took out Boss Ke's painstakingly contributed work computer, silently opened it, and, pinching her voice, replied: "Miss Gu, Boss Ke is busy in a meeting."

After replying, she didn't forget to ask Secretary Guan: "Is it enough?"

Secretary Guan gave a thumbs-up.

Jiang Lai stared, bewildered, and only then learned the full story from Secretary Cen and Secretary Guan.

Secretary Cen smiled meaningfully: "Dr. Jiang, you're also in Boss Ke's private contacts."

Jiang Lai nodded: "Yeah, all of us are corporate slaves."

Secretary Cen: "……"

Secretary Guan: "……"

Oh no, we got carried away chatting and even ended up saying the part about capitalists exploiting corporate slaves.

Ke Zhongyu, walking ahead, stopped, turned his head, and his icy gaze was more piercing than the cold wind.

He wished he could poison those two secretaries into muteness.

Secretary Cen and Secretary Guan lowered their heads and walked elsewhere, but halfway Secretary Cen turned back and said: "The person watching that side sent word that the two went to an old residential area in University Town; the address has been forwarded to you, Boss Ke."

After saying that, he quickly ducked away and mouthed "bye" to Jiang Lai.

Jiang Lai lightly waved her hand at the two of them.

Ke Zhongyu opened his phone.

Jiang Lai leaned over to look and asked: "Could they be going to meet Lin Shutong?"

The map enlarged under Ke Zhongyu's fingertips, and he softly hummed: "Lin Shutong should be at her parents' place."

"Let me check the location." Jiang Lai leaned in; her already-loosened dust-free hat brushed against Ke Zhongyu's nose, then slid down his shoulder the next second.

The hair originally hidden under the dust-free hat instantly scattered, its tips lightly brushing Ke Zhongyu's wrist and palm, as if flicked.

Ke Zhongyu slightly raised his hand, his fingers threading through a strand of Jiang Lai's hair, then slowly withdrew.

He smelled a fresh herbal fragrance.

It must be the herbal hair-wash secret recipe that Chi Ce gave; Mo Yi has already had Jiang Lai use it.

Just as Ke Zhongyu lifted his eyes, the hatless Jiang Lai turned her head; their gazes met, and their warm breaths intertwined in midair.

In the span of a single breath, Ke Zhongyu already had a reaction.

Jiang Lai was practically a drug that could addict him anytime, anywhere.