Chapter 39: One-Sided Affection

According to the investigation, the eldest daughter-in-law grew up beside the old madam Su from childhood, and her mother was Wang Mei, Su Qingming's former lover.

But no matter how we investigated, we found no record of Wang Mei ever having been pregnant or given birth.

Yan Moci frowned, 'Could it be that Wang Mei secretly gave birth?'

Dongzi shook his head, 'I went to the psychiatric hospital where Wang Mei is now; the hospital gave her a full physical examination when she was admitted.'

But the examination showed that Wang Mei has never given birth.

'Could it be that Yan Yan is not a child of the Su family?'

If that is true, then the Su family's decisive attitude toward her is indeed understandable.

Dongzi also wasn't sure, 'Boss, should we continue investigating the eldest daughter-in-law's background?'

'Investigate, no matter her background, I need to know.'

'If someone later tries to use this against her, I want to be prepared to protect her fully.'

'Yes! Also, Boss, the eldest daughter-in-law might have some hidden identity.' Dongzi stammered.

Yan Moci frowned at Dongzi, 'Dongzi, your recent performance has been increasingly displeasing me. Speak plainly.'

Dongzi also felt helpless; who would have thought that the background of this country-bred eldest daughter-in-law would be so mysterious? He investigated for a week with no leads, and yet the more he looked into the eldest daughter-in-law, the more mysterious she became.

Dongzi, 'I still haven't found her specific identity, but the eldest daughter-in-law left the village at age eighteen, and for the next two years all her whereabouts became a mystery.'

Moreover, when the eldest daughter-in-law went to the city library today, she met Young Master Fanqing.

Yan Moci's heart suddenly lifted; that uncontrollable feeling swept over his whole body, and he narrowed his eyes dangerously, asking, 'Did they have any contact?'

Dongzi shook his head, 'No, judging from their reactions, they should be meeting for the first time.'

First meeting?

I hope so...

Yan Moci lowered his voice and said, 'Continue investigating the eldest daughter-in-law.'

'Yes! By the way, Boss, Fu Ran has everything arranged; tomorrow I'll take you to Jingdu University.'

Yan Moci suddenly recalled that yesterday he and Su Xiyan were clearly in that heated moment, yet she suddenly asked about the Jade Ruyi pendant.

Yan Moci narrowed his eyes dangerously, 'Could it be... that Yan Yan came to the Yan family for some other purpose? And is it related to that Jade Ruyi?'

But he immediately rejected that thought; no, Yan Yan would not be that kind of person.

But what if it really is?

And what about Fanqing Yan—did they just happen to meet, or have they known each other all along?

Yan Moci's gaze turned fierce, 'Yan Yan, please, please don't betray me.'

'Let Su Xiyan accompany me tomorrow.'

Having made up his mind, Yan Moci told Dongzi thus.

At night, Su Xiyan returned to her room; after washing up, she prepared to sleep.

'You didn't give me acupuncture and massage today,' a voice of indeterminate emotion from Yan Moci suddenly sounded beside her.

Su Xiyan replied formally, 'Acupuncture and massage are no longer useful for you; the toxins in your body have been cleared. From now on, as long as you persist with rehabilitation, you will recover.'

Yan Moci sneered, 'According to our agreement, you must continue treating me.'

'Now that you have stopped treatment without my permission, aren't you afraid I will halt your grandmother's treatment?'

Su Xiyan thought Yan Moci was boring, 'If you don't believe me, you can simply stop your grandmother's treatment.'

'Her condition is stable anyway; it's just ventilator support. Even without the Yan family's treatment, transferring to a regular public hospital would be the same.'

Su Xiyan's unmoving attitude made Yan Moci furious; he jerked upright, intending to brace his hands against her.

But this time, Su Xiyan reacted even faster; she rolled sideways and jumped off the bed to stand to the side,

Su Xiyan said calmly, 'Mr. Yan, our contract is clear, and I do not wish to provide you with extra services.'

Yan Moci's forehead veins bulged instantly, 'Su Xiyan, do you know what you're saying?'

Su Xiyan nodded, looking at Yan Moci coldly, 'I am perfectly clear about what I'm saying; from beginning to end, it seems you, Mr. Yan, haven't figured it out.'

'If you're lacking women and need to vent, you can simply have Dongzi find you a woman.'

'Rather than saying irresponsible things to her and doing over-the-line acts.'

Yan Moci gritted his teeth, 'Do you think everything I've done for you so far is just to get you to help me vent?'

Su Xiyan countered, 'Isn't that the case? We were strangers before, and after you woke up you've consistently treated me that way.'

'You claim you fell in love with me at first sight, unable to control yourself—do you yourself believe that?'

Yan Moci's eyes turned red from Su Xiyan's words; he could never have imagined that one day a woman would toss his sincerity onto the ground and trample it at will.

Since he doesn't care, why should he so lowly and foolishly offer up his sincere heart!

He gave a wanton and decisive laugh, 'Yes, Miss Su, it seems you do have some self-awareness.'

'Really, congratulations—you've passed another of my tests.'

Su Xiyan felt a heaviness and pain in her chest, but she still replied without yielding:

'From now on, you, Young Master Yan, needn't waste time on such tests; rest assured, I will never fall in love with you.'

Yan Moci gritted his teeth, his eye sockets bloodshot, and said:

'Good! Good! Very good!'

'Su Xiyan, remember what you just said!'

'If I find you have betrayed me, I will definitely not...'

Su Xiyan impatiently interrupted, 'Young Master Yan, I think you're mistaken.'

She coldly looked at Yan Moci, her eyes devoid of any feeling, 'This is merely a contract marriage; between us there has never been love or trust, let alone betrayal.'

Su Xiyan's words were like the coldest blade, mercilessly piercing Yan Moci's heart; his breath caught, and a sweetish blood taste instantly welled up in his throat.

After barely suppressing the blood in his throat, he sneered, 'Good, Su Xiyan, you're excellent!'

In the end, it's nothing but his wishful thinking—he willingly debases himself!

Their relationship has hit rock bottom; even lying in the same bed, though they are legally husband and wife, they are worse than strangers.

Just before falling asleep, Su Xiyan suddenly heard Yan Moci's voice from beside her, icy to the extreme.

"Take me to Jingdu University tomorrow."

Su Xiyan frowned strangely, "What good would going to Jingdu University do for a vegetative person like you? And why not have Dongzi take you there?"

"Tomorrow at Jingdu University, a world-leading expert in neuroscience, Fu Ran, will give a lecture."

Dongzi has already arranged for Fu Ran to examine me after the lecture, so as to avoid outsiders discovering that I've awakened; Dongzi is inconvenient to show himself.

Outsiders only know that Su Xiwei married into the Yan Family, but they don't know what she looks like, so you are the most suitable to appear.

Since you keep emphasizing the contract, I suppose you should have a sense of contractual obligation.

"Of course." After saying that, Su Xiyan muttered under her breath, "Really, I'm impressed by these crafty people—marrying a wife without even knowing her appearance, yet having such a big heart!"

Yan Moci had just been so angry at Su Xiyan that he wanted to strangle her, but hearing her utter those strange words, he couldn't help but want to laugh.