Chapter 119

Xu Yanqiu felt inspired today, finished today's typing task early, and chose to submit to two websites; review time takes three to five working days.

All told, she has nearly a week of breathing room.

She was watching a drama in the living room when she heard Xie Wantang return; she rose from the sofa and saw not only her treasure but also Xia Meng.

How did this woman come here?

Recently, those associated with Lu Yanshen really have thick skins.

This batch won't do; we need to switch to another batch.

What are you doing?

Her treasure has nothing to do with that bastard Lu Yanshen anymore.

"Miss Xu." Xia Meng saw Xu Yanqiu and greeted her.

"Huh, how did you come?" Xu Yanqiu's attitude toward Xia Meng was cold.

She lifted her eyes to Xie Wantang, wondering what on earth her foolish treasure was thinking.

"I have something to discuss with Miss Xie."

As the words fell, the living room's security equipment screamed, as if malfunctioning.

Xie Wantang remained calm, imposing without anger: "Miss Xia, I gave you a chance to talk with me, yet you actually brought eavesdropping equipment, is that so?"

"... Sorry, Xie Wantang, I'll hand it over to you now." Xia Meng was very apologetic.

Earlier, in the car, Xia Meng had used a small note to tip off Xie Wantang, so Xie Wantang suggested going to her home.

At first Xia Meng didn't understand; after being told all that, why would she still lead her home?

Now Xia Meng understands.

Xia Meng carried a highly advanced eavesdropping device on her person, while the home's security system was retrieved by her three older brothers.

The system is changed every two years, so Xia Meng's highly advanced eavesdropping device is utterly useless here.

"No, Miss Xia, don't go too far." Upon learning what kind of weird thing Xia Meng had brought, Xu Yanqiu almost flew into a rage.

Xie Wantang reached out to stop the hot-tempered Xu Yanqiu, saying, "Qiuqiu, don't rush; I know about this—I was just cooperating with Miss Xia a moment ago."

"... What? Cooperate with her?" Xu Yanqiu was bewildered.

Xie Wantang then explained on the spot, showing Xu Yanqiu the small note Xia Meng had slipped to her when she got in the car.

It read: "I have an eavesdropping device on me."

Self-incriminating without being struck?

What is Xia Meng playing at?

Does her foolish treasure simply believe Xia Meng's words like that?

"The rest I'll explain later; you watch TV first, I'll take her upstairs."

"Mm."

Xu Yanqiu nodded.

Even if she were worried, the Qin Family is Xie Wantang's turf; surely Xia Meng couldn't pull off any tricks there.

After going upstairs, Xie Wantang took two bottles of mineral water from the refrigerator to the terrace outside the room.

The two sat in a rocking chair under the parasol, one each.

Under Xie Wantang's small square table were some snacks; she brought them out and placed them on the tabletop.

No matter what, a guest is a guest.

Xie Wantang still observes basic hospitality.

"Xie Wantang, all my previous actions were unavoidable; I've been under constant surveillance." Xia Meng looked at Xie Wantang, at this moment opening her heart sincerely.

Her gaze was utterly sincere.

"Mm, go on." Xie Wantang remained calm, gesturing for Xia Meng to continue.

As for whether she believed Xia Meng's words, Xia Meng could not tell at all from her expression.

"Three years ago, the man who married you was not Lu Yanshen himself; before I went abroad, the Lu Yanshen I loved had already disappeared, and I went overseas to find him, following a clue from a mysterious person."

"That departure lasted three years; during those three years I extracted Lu Yanshen's sperm stored abroad, became pregnant with Dongdong, and Dongdong is Lu Yanshen's child."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Xie Wantang's facial expression suddenly shattered, no longer as calm as before.

"Xie Wantang, I came to see you today to entrust my orphan."

"..."

Xia Meng's words came in layers, each more shocking than the last.

Entrust an orphan?

Entrust what orphan?

Dongdong?

"From now on, I will wholeheartedly seek Lu Yanshen, whether he is alive or dead; after so many years, I owe myself and him an explanation."

"This matter is fraught with great danger, Xie Wantang; I mean no harm to you. If I have offended you before, please forgive me. I wish to entrust this child, Dongdong, to you."

"The child is innocent; please, for the sake of the man you like who shares a face with Lu Yanshen, take him in—I beg you."

Having said that, Xia Meng dropped to both knees and kowtowed to Xie Wantang.

Xie Wantang quickly reached out with both hands to help Xia Meng up, saying, "Let's talk properly; there's no need for this."

"Then do you know who the fake Lu Yanshen I married is? Is he the same person lying in the hospital?"

"No." Xia Meng raised her head and said, "But I dare not be certain who he is now."

"At the time of the car accident, I thought there were only two sides, but afterward I found it wasn't so—at least three parties. As for that unknown side, whether friend or foe, I truly cannot tell."

"But the grand scheme of swapping a living person still succeeded."

But I know, the Lu Yanshen who married you is a good person; the one billion he gave you back then was for Dongdong's sake, but the Lu family is unwilling to give.

I had guessed this long ago, and I've always been mentally prepared; over these years I've searched everywhere for Lu Yanshen, spending a lot of money, and with the child being young, there are many places where money is needed.

So I don't have much money left to give you; this card has five million, which is all my savings. Xie Wantang, please trouble yourself to keep it for Dongdong; from now on, all his living expenses will come from this card.

If it's convenient, we could ask Lawyer Qin to help us draft an agreement.

"Where is Dongdong now?" Xie Wantang asked.

I've hidden Dongdong away; I don't want him to get caught up in the grudges between adults. I also know your baby is still in your belly; once you safely give birth, I will have Miss Su and Pei Xiao get Dongdong out.

"Miss Su?"

"It couldn't be Su Nianchu, could it?"

"It's Miss Su Nianchu; she and Pei Xiao both obeyed the man who previously married you. After you left, Pei Xiao and Miss Su stayed in Sijiucheng and helped me a lot."

So you really don't know who the man impersonating Lu Yanshen is, right?

"Well, I'm just cooperating with the other party; as for whether Miss Su and Pei Xiao are using their real names, I'm not sure either. Sorry, Xie Wantang—I don't know the truth any better than you do."

For me, as long as someone is willing to help me find Lu Yanshen, I don't care what they want from me—I'm willing to exchange, even if they hide many secrets from me, I don't mind.

"It's fine; you didn't know anyway, no need to apologize." Xie Wantang, though excited, remained quite rational.

"Thank you; so you've agreed to my request, right?"

Xie Wantang nodded, "Mm."

"However, there's a condition."

"Go ahead."

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