Chapter 80

80 「No, I guess that's another price. 」

During this time, Wu Lan's health has been poor.

The main reason is also pregnancy sickness; she vomits so badly every day that even water makes her vomit.

In less than a month, she, who was a bit plump, lost fifteen catties.

This morning she couldn't get out of bed at all, saying she was dizzy beyond endurance.

Wan Xiuqin was terrified and quickly brought her to the hospital; the doctor said it was low blood sugar, so they arranged for hospitalization observation and an IV drip.

She had wanted to call her son-in-law Chang Yaohui, but her daughter stopped her, saying he had several projects underway and a new one to follow, so this small matter shouldn't distract him.

This morning she was busy handling the hospitalization procedures, thinking she needed to call her son-in-law later.

She knew her son-in-law loved her daughter deeply; if he didn't find out, he would surely resent her later.

Moreover, her daughter feels sorry for her husband, so she should feel sorry for her daughter too—the child isn't just her daughter's!

So she was about to go back to the ward to get her phone, but she had been called by the doctor earlier and forgot to bring it in her haste.

As a result, while walking to the inpatient department, she actually saw a ghost.

As for why she could be so certain the other person wasn't her daughter, it was because she had just personally changed her into that hospital gown.

Although the other person's build was almost identical to her emaciated daughter's, the other person's belly was somewhat larger than her daughter's.

These were recent changes; she thought, if her son-in-law came, he might mistake the person for her daughter!

The slip in her hand fell from shock; a passing nurse called out, asking if she needed help.

Wan Xiuqin quickly waved her hand, saying it was fine, picked up the slip, and headed to the ward.

As she walked, she muttered, "How could there be people who look this alike in the world? It's as if they were carved from the same mold."

Suddenly, Wan Xiuqin's steps halted; a thought struck her, she jerked her head back to look, and a flicker of suspicion crossed her eyes.

Returning to the ward, Wan Xiuqin saw Wu Lan asleep.

She picked up her phone, saw missed calls from Chang Yaohui, and left the ward again to call him back.

Half an hour later, Chang Yaohui rushed to the hospital.

He first went to the inpatient department and saw Wu Lan still receiving an IV drip.

At this moment Wu Lan had awakened, her face as white as paper; seeing Chang Yaohui actually come, she felt a bit weaker, her eyes reddening, and she said, "Honey, hug me!",

Chang Yaohui felt heartbroken and also terrified.

He tightly embraced Wu Lan, then lowered his head to kiss her forehead.

To comfort Wu Lan, he temporarily refrained from mentioning what had just happened, lest she worry.

He went into the hallway and called Li Kai to ask which consultation room they were in.

He must take responsibility for today's impulsiveness.

Who would have thought that his wife, an only child, would suddenly have a sister appear out of nowhere?

Just then, Wan Xiuqin returned with water.

Chang Yaohui called out to her, "Mom!",

Wan Xiuqin came to, saw it was Chang Yaohui, and said, "Xiao Hui's here!",

Both hesitated a moment, then spoke in unison.

"Mom, I have something I'd like to ask you."

"Xiao Hui, I have something I want to tell you."

Both paused.

Chang Yaohui first laid out everything that had recently happened.

Hearing this, Wan Xiuqin's heart jolted, and her suspicion was confirmed.

Immediately, Wan Xiuqin put the kettle back in the ward, then went out again and spoke of past events.

It turned out that thirty years ago, Wan Xiuqin and her husband Wu Feng both worked at the factory workshop.

Wu Feng was the workshop director, and she was the team leader.

In Wan Xiuqin's team there was a capable woman who had been an outstanding employee for three consecutive years; her name was Duan Yiyi.

She got that name because her family were illiterate and the character "one" was easy to write.

At that time she was capable, so naturally she gained the appreciation of Wan Xiuqin and Wu Feng, and their relationship was quite good.

Later she entered a relationship; the man Wan Xiuqin had seen was slick and untrustworthy, not seeming like a good person.

But the young girl, inexperienced, was coaxed into believing he was wholly worthy of being entrusted with her life.

Wan Xiuqin advised her twice, but Duan Yiyi didn't take it to heart, so Wan Xiuqin stopped nagging and let her go her own way.

Later still, one day she suddenly came to say she was quitting, no longer working at the factory, preparing to go home to discuss marriage.

Wan Xiuqin thought she had misjudged him, never expecting they had already reached the stage of discussing marriage, so she offered her congratulations.

He said a few more words, trying to keep her, but Duan Yiyi had made up her mind to resign; although he didn't know why she was so determined, after persuading her it was useless, he didn't stop her, and gave her the stamp.

Six months later, when she showed up at her doorstep holding a child, she finally understood why she had been so determined to quit.

Because she was already pregnant when she resigned!

Premarital pregnancy.

That man really was, as Wan Xiuqin saw, not a good person.

He owed gambling debts outside, and also wanted to use Duan Yiyi's pregnancy to gain leverage, hoping to marry her for free, and besides bring a dowry of 100,000 to fill his shortfall.

But that man might not realize that a woman who has sobered up can be terrifyingly calm.

Duan Yiyi is that kind.

She was strong-willed, directly said she wouldn't marry, didn't go home, didn't know where she went, and alone gave birth to the child.

Because she really couldn't afford to raise the child, she thought of Wan Xiuqin and Wu Feng.

At that time, Wan Xiuqin and Wu Feng had been married for eight years and still had no children, because of Wu Feng's condition, an autoimmune infertility.

They had planned to adopt a child, but the factory had always been busy, so it was delayed.

So Wan Xiuqin adopted Duan Yiyi's child, because Duan Yiyi said she really couldn't afford to raise it, which is why she came to them.

Back then there was also an official adoption agency that required paperwork, but since Duan Yiyi was pregnant out of wedlock and had no marriage certificate, they simply signed a written agreement, with both parties affixing their handprints, which served as proof.

But Wan Xiuqin never expected that Duan Yiyi would actually give birth to two!

She asked Chang Yaohui, "Did your CEO's fiancée say anything about that sister Lan Lan?"

Chang Yaohui shook his head, fingering the nail clipper he had been clutching in his palm, and said absentmindedly, "No, I guess that's a different price."

Wan Xiuqin said, "What are you standing there for? Hurry to the outpatient clinic and see what's going on over there—you say this mix-up, all these coincidences have come together!"

Chang Yaohui let out a sigh, "Okay, Mom, I'll go take a look. For now don't tell Lan Lan about this; if Qu...... brother-in-law doesn't forgive me, I guess I'll have to go inside and serve some time, so don't let Lan Lan worry."

Wan Xiuqin also felt helpless, "Let's talk it out properly, try to get their forgiveness—this thing has blown up."