Chapter 500: Chapter 23: Concern Leads to Chaos_2

Dong Feifei hadn’t noticed any trace of nervousness in her tone, and thinking of Shen Chi’s meticulous care for Lin Xiaoguai, she clenched her teeth and finally made up her mind.

She refused to believe it. Once the child was born and the DNA test proved it was Shen Chi’s child, Lin Xiaoguai wouldn’t be able to remain so calm!

And what about Shen Chi? Did he really think he had nothing to worry about after having a vasectomy?

“Let’s go, Meimei. Let’s go back. Once the child is born, we’ll throw the DNA report right in their faces!”

It was difficult to keep Xu Meimei’s pregnancy a secret for long, especially since she had no intention of hiding it. Before long, thanks to Dong Fei’s embellishments, pretty much everyone in their circle knew Xu Meimei was carrying Shen Chi’s child.

“That’s right, sister, I’m fine. That child isn’t Shen Chi’s. Shen Chi said he’s never touched her.”

Lin Xiaoguai had hardly caught her breath after hanging up with Han Shouzhen when the phone rang again.

“Hello, may I ask who’s speaking?” she answered helplessly.

“Wanwan, it’s Dad. What on earth is going on with Chi and that woman? How could such a rumor have started?” After rattling off his concerns, Han Kuang worried she might be upset and quickly consoled her, “Wanwan, don’t worry. You’re the daughter-in-law I’ve chosen. I would never allow those messed-up women to marry into our family. And as for that child, I have plenty of grandsons and granddaughters. Who cares about a bastard child?”

Han Kuang naturally wanted many grandchildren, but they had to be from his daughters-in-law, not from some random woman. And Dong Fei, that daughter-in-law, was someone he truly disdained, and Xu Meimei was even more unbearable to him since she was his niece.

He also had to worry about his grandchildren. They had been raised so lovingly, and to suddenly have an illegitimate half-sibling intrude would be uncomfortable for anyone.

“Don’t be afraid. If Chi acts like a scoundrel, I’ll help you beat him. Rest assured, I’ve always let him have his way, but if it really came down to a fight, he’s no match for me.”

The old man rarely spoke with such compassion. Lin Xiaoguai swallowed the “General Han Kuang” that was on the tip of her tongue and laughed, “You’re worrying too much. Shen Chi never laid hands on that Xu Meimei. Besides, Shen Chi has had a vasectomy, so how could that woman become pregnant?”

“Really?” Han Kuang was somewhat skeptical.

“Really. You don’t have to pay attention to those rumors. Once the child is born and a DNA test is done, it will be clear.”

Meanwhile, Shen Chi and Jiang Tao were also discussing the matter.

“Commander, that Xu Meimei is obviously carrying the child of those thugs. If she gives birth to the child…”

Others might not know, but Jiang Tao had witnessed Xu Meimei being harassed by thugs while he was accompanying the commander. Even if that hadn’t happened, the commander was either at home with his wife or at work with Jiang Tao kept close by; how could he not know whether Shen Chi and Xu Meimei were ever together?

“Why not let her give birth if she wants to?” Shen Chi said indifferently. “Some people will never give up hope until it’s completely crushed.”

He was actually worried Xu Meimei might abort the child. Then he would be completely unable to defend himself, even if he knew the truth. If someone slandered him privately as heartless and faithless, that would be a displeasing matter for the rest of his life.

Presumably, even Xu Meimei, thick-skinned as she was, would run out of face to continue pestering him once she had given birth to a bastard with an unknown father, right?

But there was one thing that baffled him: he had thought Xu Meimei was misled into believing the child was his, but investigations showed neither the Dong Family nor Dong Fei personally had done such a thing.

So, what was really going on?

Lin Xiaoguai didn’t think Xu Meimei’s acting skills could deceive her.

“Jiang Tao, have someone keep watch. Make sure Xu Meimei doesn’t abort the child, whether it’s intentional or ‘an accident.'” Just in case, Shen Chi gave this order.

Jiang Tao remained silent, feeling pity for Xu Meimei, but reflecting on her past behavior, one might say she had brought this upon herself. Not to mention the harassment she faced at the hands of thugs—if she hadn’t been so persistent and troubling the commander’s life, to the point of disturbing his wife, the commander, not the most kindhearted person, would still have been willing to help.

Of course, perhaps Xu Meimei’s frustration with the commander was what drove her to drown her sorrows in a bar, leading to that incident.

It was difficult to determine who was entirely to blame for Xu Meimei’s downfall.

But if the child was born, Xu Meimei’s life would likely be ruined.

“Isn’t waiting for her to give birth a bit troublesome though? It will be ten months until the melon falls off the vine.” He expressed his doubts.

Shen Chi shook his head, “Only then can we avoid future troubles.” Although Wanwan hadn’t shown it, he sensed she cared about Xu Meimei differently than before.

After some time, because of Xu Meimei, Lin Xiaoguai encountered sympathy, consolation, and even schadenfreude wherever she went, which severely affected her life. Once Shen Chi became aware of this, he took advantage of a dinner at a colleague’s house to clarify that Xu Meimei’s child was not his, emphasizing that he had never had any improper relations with her.

He had taken Lin Xiaoguai with him, and his colleagues naturally brought their wives, so the news spread quickly.

Suddenly, the focus shifted from “Shen Chi being unfaithful” to “whether the child is really Shen Chi’s.”

In truth, after calming down, most people didn’t believe the child was Shen Chi’s.

For one, Shen Chi and Lin Xiaoguai’s loving relationship over the years was obvious to all, and it was clear how Xu Meimei’s unrequited advances were received. Secondly, some remembered the gossip about Shen Chi’s vasectomy.

In the end, placed side by side, Lin Xiaoguai and Xu Meimei, anyone knew who to choose. Although some women were reluctant to admit it, anyone who had interacted with Lin Xiaoguai could sense her charm that transcended mere appearance.

Xu Meimei’s only advantage was her youth, but on Lin Xiaoguai, age really didn’t show. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it with a recommendation ticket or monthly ticket at Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)