Chapter 712: Fourth Child

Minmin, the Tang family is making such a big move targeting the Old Hundred Agricultural Products Trading Company—how come Chen Yang has no reaction at all? Deputy Mayor Wang personally went into the kitchen, cooked a fine dish to entertain his own niece. But as soon as dinner ended, he couldn't wait to start worrying about the business battle between Chen Yang and the Tang family.

Chu Min helped Aunt Bai Bing clear the dishes while casually replying, "Chen Yang has already gone back to Xingcheng for a meeting; he should be able to work out a countermeasure soon."

Deputy Mayor Wang, hearing this, said rather displeasedly, "Business is like a battlefield—one step behind, and you fall further behind. They've already come to our door, yet they're still hesitating. It seems this kid Chen Yang still lacks experience."

Chu Min glanced at Deputy Mayor Wang, wanting to speak but holding back. She actually really wanted to tell the truth, but she didn't want to cause another conflict with Chen Yang.

"Is it inconvenient to tell me?" Deputy Mayor Wang immediately saw the problem and asked with a scrutinizing look.

"No!" Chu Min shook her head slightly, paused, then said, "Actually, opening agricultural product chain stores in Modu, especially those taking the low-price route, simply can't make money! If the Tang family wants to grab it, let them have it."

Deputy Mayor Wang furrowed his brows, looked seriously at Chu Min, and asked, "Is this Chen Yang's idea?"

Chu Min said, "This is my idea. Given my understanding of Chen Yang, he doesn't mind losing this bit of money."

Deputy Mayor Wang became even more puzzled. "Since this kid isn't afraid of losing money, why hasn't he done anything yet? Does he really have to bow down to the Tang family?"

Chu Min pouted and said, "How would I know? Anyway, he's not in Modu right now."

Deputy Mayor Wang still wanted to ask more, but Aunt Bai Bing, having finished clearing everything, suddenly interrupted him.

"Tianhe, Minmin rarely comes to our house—why do you keep bringing up work? Haven't you talked enough at the office?"

Wang Tianhe, hearing this, had no choice but to change the subject: "Minmin, when are you and Chen Yang planning to get married?" His question immediately sparked Bai Bing's interest.

"Minmin, this kid Chen Yang is not bad—good-looking, successful in his career, and kind to you. If you get married early, your parents and we can also rest easy sooner."

Seeing them suddenly show concern for her lifelong matter, Chu Min's pretty face flushed slightly. "Uncle, Aunt, we're still young; there's no rush."

"Not rushing?" Aunt Bai Bing said solemnly, "You're three years older than Chen Yang! In a few years, once you're past thirty, we'll all have to worry."

Chu Min sighed, "Being in a hurry is useless—Grandpa doesn't agree, and my parents can't decide either."

Aunt Bai Bing, hearing this, also let out a long sigh. Then she complained to Wang Tianhe, "That Chu old master is really something—sometimes he messes up the mandarin duck matchmaking, sometimes he smashes the mandarin ducks; can't he let our Minmin have a peaceful day?"

Wang Tianhe dared not echo his lover's opinion. He knew very well how deep the feelings were between this niece and the Chu patriarch, so he tactfully said, "This kid Chen Yang's past romantic history is a bit complicated; the old master might want to test him again."

Aunt Bai Bai gave Wang Tianhe a look, pointed at Chu Min's belly, and said irritably, "Since the two kids are head over heels for each other, what's there left to test? If you keep testing, your precious niece will become a mother."

Wang Tianhe stared blankly for a moment, then quickly reacted. He looked at Chu Min with a stern face and said, "You…… are you pregnant?"

Chu Min's eyes flickered, but she shook her head to deny, "Nothing of the sort, Uncle—don't listen to Aunt's nonsense."

Seeing Chu Min still trying to hide it, Aunt Bai Bing got a bit angry and poked Chu Min's forehead, saying, "Dead girl, as soon as you walked in you've been picking out sour fruits and snacks. Besides, your appetite is noticeably bigger than before. If you weren't pregnant, would there be such a change?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Wang Tianhe immediately became nervous. "Minmin, didn't I tell you that before marriage you must definitely take precautions? How am I supposed to explain this to your mother?"

Chu Min, seeing she couldn't hide it any longer, could only confess, "Uncle, Aunt, I am indeed pregnant. But I haven't decided yet whether to keep the baby."

Wang Tianhe, hearing this, his face immediately turned grim. "Minmin, is it that Chen Yang kid doesn't want to take responsibility?"

Chu Min shook her head, "I only found out today from the hospital check-up; I haven't had a chance to tell him yet."

Wang Tianhe let out a sigh of relief. But soon his face turned stern again. "Since you're pregnant, hurry up and get married. If Chen Yang dares to disagree, I'll break his leg!"

Chu Min sighed again, feeling gloomy, "I'm not worried about Chen Yang; I'm mainly afraid that Chu Ning will overthink things."

Wang Tianhe, hearing this, suddenly fell silent. "Two sisters successively dated the same man, and afterwards they'll still have to see each other often… This is indeed a bit awkward."

Aunt Bai Bing gently stroked Chu Min's hair and said softly, "Silly girl, it was Chu Ning who voluntarily gave up this relationship; what does it have to do with you? Besides, her mother, in order to arrange a match with the Tang family, has come to see your uncle several times. For their family's sake, your uncle has now turned against anyone surnamed Tang." As she said this, her expression turned displeased.

Chu Min didn't notice Aunt Bai Bing's change in mood, and said wistfully, "After returning to Yangcheng this time, Chu Ning has shut herself off. She probably still can't forget her feelings for Chen Yang. If I were to marry Chen Yang now, I really fear she might not be able to cope."

Aunt Bai Bing, hearing this, said irritably, "Feelings are what they are—if you miss them, you miss them. Chu Ning was so decisive back then; even if you stepped aside voluntarily, she and Chen Yang could never get back together. You have this idle heart; you'd better worry about your own affairs instead."

Chu Min still hesitated a bit. After all, her feelings for Chu Ning have been good since childhood. During her most painful years, Chu Ning was always by her side.

At that moment, Wang Tianhe suddenly said, "Minmin, if you can't make up your mind yourself, go and be honest with Chen Yang. Let him decide."

Chu Min hesitated a bit, then said worriedly, "If he chooses Chu Ning, what should I do?"

Wang Tianhe and Aunt Bai Bing, hearing this, exchanged a glance and both burst into helpless laughter.

Wang Tianhe directly picked up his phone and dialed Chen Yang's number.

"You little brat, Minmin is pregnant. You have two choices: first, marry Minmin right away; second, let the Chu and Wang families break your leg!" Having said that, he didn't wait for Chen Yang's reply and hung up.

Meanwhile, Chen Yang was at the Lin family residence in Qingshui City, playing with his son.

This time he came back mainly to seek help from Lin Guoji, aiming to expand the vegetable greenhouse planting project throughout Qingshui City to cope with the Old Hundred Agricultural Products Trading Company's upcoming comprehensive expansion plan.

But before he could see the outcome of Lin Guoji's discussion with Kong Jie, he first received the news of Chu Min's pregnancy.

Regarding this news, he felt both happy and worried. Happy because he now has a fourth child; worried because of the Chu family's opposition.

Since being with Chu Min, he has often dreamed of the Chu patriarch chasing him with various weapons to settle scores.

It seems the dream is really about to come true…