Chapter 104: Four Years Ago, Did She Pretend to Be Pregnant?

Meng Shutang's heart was violently crushed, and blood spurted straight to the top of her head.

She only watched Xin Xin and didn't notice the two men in black standing in the shade.

"I want Mom... I want Mom..."

Xin Xin looked around and saw no one.

Only Bai Cixian was nearby, so she could only beg her; Bai Cixian, who hates children the most, shoved her away in one hand, "You're crying all dirty, don't touch me."

Meng Shutang, trembling, stepped forward, "Xin Xin, Mom is here."

Hearing Meng Shutang's voice, Bai Cixian's face turned ashen.

She hadn't expected Meng Shutang to come over so quickly.

The reason she dared to take Xin Xin away was that she was sure Meng Shutang wasn't at home.

But she returned from outside in such a short time, found this place again—how bizarre!

Meng Shutang crouched in front of Xin Xin, gently wiping away her tears, "Xin Xin, don't be afraid, Mom is here."

Xin Xin dared not look at Bai Cixian, sobbing as she explained, "Mom, she said she was my aunt, said you were here, so I followed her."

Meng Shutang gently comforted her, lifted her, and kissed her cheek repeatedly, "Mom knows, Xin Xin, you don't need to be scared."

Aunt Li arrived, and Meng Shutang handed Xin Xin to her, "Please keep an eye on her and hold her at a distance."

Xin Xin's small hand clutched the back of Meng Shutang's neck, "Mom, I don't want to be separated from you."

Meng Shutang soothed her, "Mom will say a few words to this aunt, then she'll go find you later. Trust Mom."

Xin Xin nodded obediently and left with Aunt Li.

While Meng Shutang was comforting Xin Xin, Bai Cixian kept talking, "Sister, is your daughter ill? Ever since I brought her here, she hasn't stopped crying, doesn't play, like an autistic child."

Meng Shutang listened attentively, showing no reaction.

Until Aunt Li walked away with Xin Xin, out of sight.

She turned to Bai Cixian's side and, without a word, slapped her.

Screams and Bai Cixian's wailing echoed from behind the bushes.

A few minutes later, Meng Shutang straightened her clothes and calmly walked out.

Bai Cixian, hair disheveled and bruised, crawled out from the bushes, "Meng Shutang, if you dare hit me, I'll definitely sue you."

Meng Shutang turned and looked at her, "Go ahead and call the police; I'm just about to sue you for kidnapping a child.

You took my daughter without my consent; let's clear it up in front of the police together."

Having said that, she turned and left.

Watching Meng Shutang walk away, the two bodyguards under the shade stepped out, glanced at Bai Cixian on the ground as if they hadn't seen her.

Bai Cixian's face flushed red, her voice trembling, "You... you... when were you here?"

Through their clothes, she recognized them as Gu Yunci's bodyguards.

One of the bodyguards said, "President Gu told us to protect Miss Meng; we've been here all along, you just couldn't see us."

Bai Cixian froze there; only at that moment did she realize she'd been playing tricks right under Gu Yunci's nose.

He was simply too lazy to deal with her, letting Meng Shutang come over to handle her; her eyes hardened, and she pounded the ground forcefully.

Bai Cixian refused to admit defeat, and would never concede she was inferior to Meng Shutang.

After work, she began spreading rumors at the company that Meng Shutang had an affair, was divorced and abandoned, and even had a child.

Although Meng Shutang didn't hold a position at Gu Clan, her job required frequent visits there, making her the undisputed goddess in many male employees' eyes; because of her gentle nature and willingness to help, many female staff also liked her.

She believed that once the news spread, Meng Shutang's popularity at the company would plummet.

Sure enough, it quickly caused a sensation.

"You really can't tell; she always looks cold and proper, a good girl, but who knew she was so wild behind the scenes."

"Exactly, I heard she stole a man and got trapped in bed; she hides it well enough."

"I think that child might not even be her ex-husband's; maybe some random man on the bed got her pregnant!"

……

During the tea break, everyone was chatting back and forth, spitting words everywhere.

Suddenly, a chilling voice came from the doorway.

"Cough," the man cleared his throat lightly.

Everyone recognized the voice as Gu Yunci's and came out to greet him.

They thought he was inspecting and were about to report their work.

But the man had no intention of listening, "If you have no solid evidence, don't spread rumors in the company.

Meng's professional ability and character are evident to everyone.

Everyone should keep working properly and not be used by malicious people to slander others behind the scenes!"

All present fell silent instantly, their faces turning pale, and no one spoke again.

After leaving the company, Gu Yunci went to the underground parking garage.

Before reaching a car, in a shadowed corner, he saw two figures tugging each other.

Soon, Bai Cixian's voice rang out, "I told you not to come looking for me, so why are you here again?"

"You promised me that as long as I took on everything for you, you'd pay my mother's medical expenses."

But after you paid that one time, you never went to the hospital again; I called you and you didn't answer, I had no choice but to come to the company to find you.

It was Qiao Mo's voice.

Bai Cixian replied, "I paid your mother thirty thousand last time; what, still not satisfied? Planning to have me cover all your mother's cancer costs?"

Qiao Mo sounded pitiful, "I didn't mean it that way."

"I think that's exactly what you mean! Qiao Mo, you're dexterous, not disabled, so why can't you get a job to treat your mother?"

You insist on clinging to me—I've done everything I can for you! If you truly lack the ability, then let her die!

Qiao Mo raised her voice: "Bai Cixian, you say such things—how much have I done for you?"

Just dealing with Meng Shutang is more than I can count!

The man's steps halted, and he stopped.

Bai Cixian: "What have you done for me? Every time it's me scheming, you just spread a rumor."

Now that you've quit your job, go listen—has this Gu Clan rumor about Meng Shutang been more successful than ever before?!

A single penny can't trap a person; Qiao Mo pondered, then knelt before Bai Cixian.

"I went to look for work, but the economy is bad—I can only earn 2000 yuan a month."

I can't even support myself—how am I supposed to pay for my mother's treatment? Cixian, I beg you, you spend millions on a dress; for all I've done for you before, could you please pay for my mother's treatment once more?

Bai Cixian kicked her away, saying, "Get lost—I'm not as foolish as Meng Shutang; I won't save someone who wants to die."

After Bai Cixian left, Qiao Mo knelt on the ground and cried.

Gu Yunci glanced at her and told Qin Zheng, "Call her over."

When Qiao Mo came over, her eyes were still red; she was nervous and said, "President Gu, did you call for me?"

The man didn't turn around, standing facing the floor-to-ceiling window; amidst the curling light smoke, his expression was dark and inscrutable.

"You've followed Bai Cixian for so long—was her pregnancy and miscarriage four years ago real, or did you fabricate it to deceive me?"

"If you tell me the truth, I'll handle your mother's medical expenses. But if you lie to me—"

"You should know the consequences are more than you can bear."