CHAPTER 205: 190: SISTER IS PREGNANT, DON’T SCARE THE CHILD.

Seeing Xu Zhen’s emotions about to flare up again, Xu Linchuan hurriedly interjected, "Old Master, little sister is now pregnant, don’t scare the child."

As soon as the words fell, Xu Zhen’s eyes widened as he stared at the girl’s belly for two seconds, then grabbed the walking cane in his hand, ready to strike Shi Wei.

"You brat!" The girl isn’t even nineteen yet and she’s gotten pregnant out of wedlock—how could this not ruin her reputation?

Seeing the cane about to land on the man’s back, Yu Zhi immediately grasped it. She explained softly, "Grandpa, I’m not pregnant."

"Really?"

"Yes, I’m not lying to you."

"That’s more like it." Only then did Xu Zhen lower the cane, and his view of Shi Wei’s face seemingly improved a little.

Given the crowded and public setting at the police station, Xu Zhen ordered everyone to come back to the Xu residence to discuss everything further.

The late autumn night had grown much colder.

Along the roads of Emperor’s Scenic Heaven, the sound of wind stirring fallen leaves could be heard from time to time. The bright moonlight shone down, carrying a touch of coldness with it.

The Xu residence’s front doors were tightly shut, and the house was filled with people sitting around on the sofas. Compared to the chill outside, the atmosphere inside was far more lively.

The scene stirred some feelings in Xu Zhen.

He took a deep breath, replaced his stern face with a smile to avoid worrying the children any further. "Chang Xiao, the girl’s first birthday celebration at the Xu residence is yours to organize."

"Dad, don’t worry." Xu Changxiao recognized that the old master was preparing to formally acknowledge Little Zhi into the family. He was genuinely happy.

It was also the perfect opportunity to subtly warn the other prestigious families that the Xu household’s little princess wasn’t someone they could afford to provoke.

Xu Zhen nodded slightly. His gaze fell upon the girl sitting obediently on the sofa, and in his mind, he couldn’t help picturing Little Wan’s face.

Today, after relentlessly questioning the children, he had finally unearthed the truth behind it all. Yet his heart was still unable to let go of the pain.

Thankfully, Little Wan’s daughter—his granddaughter—was still a part of this world. Otherwise, he couldn’t imagine facing another blow like that.

"Grandpa, it’s getting late. You should rest now." Xu Fan, perceptive as ever, noticed his emotion wavering and spoke up, pulling him back to reality.

Xu Zhen subconsciously glanced at the clock hanging on the wall, nodded faintly, and slowly got up, leaning on his cane.

He smiled softly at the girl. "Little girl, you all continue chatting. I’ll head upstairs first."

"Alright." Yu Zhi answered gently, her lips curling into a subtle smile.

Sitting with her back straight, she had shed her usual lazy posture, resembling a small, well-behaved kitten, and inexplicably evoking an endearing charm.

Unable to resist, Shi Wei pinched her cheek lightly. Seeing two red marks left on her fair skin, his handsome brows lifted slightly.

"Delicate little kitten," he whispered into her ear, his warm breath spraying onto her petite earlobe, leaving a numbing tingle.

Yu Zhi pursed her lips slightly, turning her head away to avoid his intimacy, her gaze flicking quickly around the room. "Don’t mess around, there are people here."

Her nervous demeanor, as if afraid of being noticed, only made Shi Wei want to tease her more. But considering that they were at the Xu residence, he ultimately held himself back.

His fingers gently kneaded the soft flesh at her waist. Each pause carried a lingering tenderness. "Wait until we get home, then I’ll mess with you."

The word "mess" was emphasized heavily.

It sent the girl’s thoughts spiraling. Her cheeks flushed crimson.

"Little Zhi, what are you planning to do about Yu Baisheng?" Xu Changxiao’s slightly serious tone interrupted the intimate atmosphere between the two.

Yu Zhi calmly raised her gaze. "Uncle, what do you mean?"

"The old master made his stance clear today, so this matter will undoubtedly not end quietly. But Yu Baisheng is still your biological father, so we wanted to hear your thoughts."

If she wanted to maintain their father-daughter bond and couldn’t bear seeing Yu Baisheng face a grim fate, they could show leniency toward him.

But if she held no sentiment for him...

"I’ve already severed ties with the Yu Family." The girl understood the implication and didn’t hesitate for a moment.

Her clean, clear voice was utterly devoid of warmth.

"Alright, then I will handle this matter," Xu Changxiao replied with a gentle smile. The heavy burden that had weighed on his heart finally lifted.

"Okay." She lowered her gaze, her long lashes casting shadows beneath her eyes, concealing the bottomless darkness in them.