Chapter 102: She is calm enough to use the child in her womb as a bargaining chip

In Chu Li's view, Cheng Wan is someone he likes, so he will naturally take care of her.

But Qin Yunshu is his younger sister, so he should also look after her.

"Cheng Han, I am only asking for a result from you on behalf of Yunshu."

Cheng Han lowered his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

Chu Li's heart sank slightly, "Cheng Han, what exactly do you mean?"

Cheng Han pinched out his cigarette, the corners of his eyes slightly upturned.

He did not speak, and Chu Li could not guess his thoughts either.

He simply said: "If our two families must have a marriage alliance, you and Yunshu would also be a good match."

Most cooperative relationships involve marriage alliances.

It is impossible for him and Cheng Mingzhu, so let Cheng Han and Qin Yunshu do it.

Cheng Han pressed his tongue against his teeth; Chu Li is still as overbearing as ever.

Everything must be arranged according to his own wishes.

"We'll see." He did not refuse.

Chu Li was not satisfied with this answer, but when it comes to matters of the heart, interfering too much is counterproductive.

He patted Cheng Han on the shoulder, "When do you plan to come back?"

This time, Cheng Han only returned for temporary business and will have to leave in a few days.

If the two families enter a marriage alliance, Cheng Han's work focus would have to shift back to the country.

Cheng Han's expression became a bit more serious, "As soon as possible."

"I'll host a welcome party for you when you return next time."

"Fine."

The broken relationship, now that each has taken a step back, is quietly being repaired.

The two finished talking and went back.

Cheng Wan was somewhat exhausted, yet she still forced herself to stand up.

Ahead, Wen Lvzhong was teaching a very small child to kowtow to Qin Nainai.

The child was very small, yet he kowtowed properly and respectfully.

"Great-grandmother, Ping'an has come to see you."

His milky voice was very cute, but his complexion was pale, and he was wearing a hat on his head.

"Wen Lvzhong?" Cheng Han recognized the person who had arrived.

He looked at the child, "Ping'an?"

Wen Ping'an thought for a moment, "Uncle Cheng."

He turned back, threw himself into Cheng Wan's arms, and looked up, calling out obediently, "Mommy."

A smile appeared on Cheng Wan's pale face as she stroked Ping'an's head; she had been so busy lately that she hadn't paid much attention to Ping'an's health.

"Be good, Ping'an, did you listen to the doctor and take your medicine on time?"

Ping'an stood obediently, his fingers hooked around Cheng Wan's fingers, refusing to let go.

Cheng Han glanced at Chu Li, his posture entirely that of someone watching a good show.

Thanks to Cheng Mingzhu's daily phone harassment, he knew most of what had happened in the country.

Chu Li walked up expressionlessly; although unwilling, he still forced himself to put on a gentle appearance, "Ping'an."

Wen Ping'an immediately called out politely, "Uncle Chu."

Chu Li squatted down and hugged him gently, "How about Uncle invites Ping'an to play at his house?"

Cheng Wan refused to go rest, so he could only make use of Ping'an.

Wen Ping'an thought for a moment, "Is Mommy going too?"

"Of course."

Wen Ping'an looked at his father, his little face full of pleading.

Wen Lvzhong glanced at Chu Li; with just one look, he understood his meaning.

He agreed.

"Then go ahead, Daddy will come to pick you up in a while."

Wen Ping'an became happy and pulled Cheng Wan's hand tighter.

Although Cheng Wan wanted to stay here to accompany her grandmother, she could not refuse Ping'an.

Grandmother also wanted to see Ping'an happy.

She let Ping'an lead her away by the hand.

Chu Li said a word to Lady Qin and also left.

Qin Shen's thoughts deepened: "Her identity has already been exposed, why does A Li still dote on her?"

Logically speaking, Cheng Wan usurping Qin Xingwan's identity is enough to show the baseness of her character; it is said she even came from an orphanage.

How could Chu Li still fancy such a woman?

And even be pregnant?

Cheng Mingzhu watched Chu Li's back infatuatedly, biting her lip as she thought.

A Li really does like children.

Cheng Han frowned slightly and beckoned to Cheng Mingzhu, "Let's go."

Qin Yunshu bit her lip and gathered her courage, "Cheng Han, I'll see you off."

She and he had had a very undignified breakup.

But at this moment, she was willing to bow her head.

Cheng Mingzhu took Qin Yunshu by the arm and pushed her toward Cheng Han. "Brother, Yun Shu has something to say to you."

Qin Yunshu's face flushed, her eyes darting about, hesitant to speak.

Cheng Han bit down on a cigarette, "Today is Grandmother's funeral; let's do it another time."

The color drained from Qin Yunshu's face.

Cheng Han grabbed Cheng Mingzhu and dragged her away.

Qin Yunshu was on the verge of tears; she knew that Cheng Han had not forgiven her.

On the way back to Beicheng Villa, Ping'an looked left and right, exceptionally curious.

Chu Li was very patient, from time to time steadying his small body whenever he was about to fall.

He also instructed him not to bump into Cheng Wan, because there was a little baby in Mommy's belly.

Wen Ping'an sat obediently and stopped moving, just staring at Cheng Wan's belly, and announced very seriously.

"I like little sisters."

"I want a little sister."

"Mommy, I want a little sister."

He wanted a playmate.

Cheng Wan felt a pang of heartache and pinched Wen Ping'an's little cheek, "Why does Ping'an want a little sister?"

Wen Ping'an said without hesitation: "Ping'an likes little sisters, and I will protect my little sister in the future."

He didn't want to be the one who was always protected; instead, he wanted to become a little man who could protect everyone.

Chu Li couldn't help but reach out and touch the child's head.

It seemed he didn't dislike this little brat as much anymore.

Cheng Wan kissed the child's cheek; who could help but love a child like this?

They returned to Beicheng Villa.

Assistant Wu had long since instructed the servants and had even arranged toys and snacks.

But Wen Ping'an didn't like them much.

He sat on the sofa next to Cheng Wan, trying very hard to keep a straight face.

"I will protect Mommy."

Cheng Wan found it both amusing and moving.

Chu Li took the opportunity to say: "Mommy needs to rest now, would Ping'an like to go to sleep with Mommy?"

Wen Ping'an agreed immediately.

"Mommy and the little sister both need to rest."

Cheng Wan looked at Chu Li; she did not like such deliberate arrangements.

Chu Li acted as if he didn't see it and let the servant take Ping'an to wash up.

Once Ping'an left, Cheng Wan's expression immediately darkened.

"You knew I wanted to stay with Grandmother, yet you used Ping'an."

"I know you are unhappy, but your body is weak and you refuse to rest, so I had no choice but to use this method."

Cheng Wan turned her face away, her eyes glistening with moisture.

She only wanted to accompany Grandmother on her final journey.

Yet even this small wish could not be fulfilled.

Chu Li felt just as bad; he crouched in front of her and held her cool, soft hands.

"Wanwan, Grandmother wouldn't want to see you like this. She did so much for you in the hope that you could live well."

Cheng Wan pulled her hands away; she was no longer willing to act in front of Chu Li.

"Chu Li, there is no need for us to continue like this."

"There are many women who want to bear your children. If you don't want this child, I will have it aborted; it will not become your illegitimate child."

"If you insist on it, then we will follow the previous agreement: you save Ping'an, I give birth to the child, and after that, we go our separate ways."

She was very calm.

So calm that she could treat the child in her belly as a bargaining chip.

Chu Li gripped her hands tightly, not allowing her to pull away.

A cold wind was blowing through his heart.

She liked Wen Lvzhong, which was why she loved Ping'an so much.

She did not like him, nor did she want the child in her belly.