Chairman Husband, Too Boorish - 226

Chapter 226 : Liang Xi Cheng is not my go-back lover.

Because of her previous car accident, Qin Mu Hua didn't sleep very soundly at night. During the initial treatment period, she suffered from excruciating headaches, so even now, though she's recovered, she doesn't sleep as well as before.

The bathroom was right next to her room. A loud bang woke her up. She and her daughter lived alone in the apartment. Her heart skipped a beat; thinking something had happened to Yan Liang, she quickly got up and rushed into the bathroom, only to find Yan Liang kneeling on the floor, his upper body slumped over the toilet, dry heaving.

"... Liang Liang, what's wrong?"

Qin Mu Hua's heart skipped a beat. She rushed forward to pat her daughter's back, asking, "... What's wrong? Where do you feel unwell? You look terrible, did you eat something bad ..."

Her words trailed off, a sudden pause in her voice. She seemed to remember something, her expression shifting slightly. Waiting for Yan Liang to recover, she helped her wash her face. "... Have you gotten your period this month?"

Qin Mu Hua used to work in a hospital. Her daughter had been so close to Liang Xi Cheng lately, and now this ... it was very likely she was pregnant.

When Yan Liang first felt nauseous, she had already thought of this. After all, it wasn't her first pregnancy, and she had some experience. Now that her mother had asked, she didn't mince words. She took a sip of warm water, shook her head, and said, "... Mom, I haven't had my period for over a month. It was supposed to come at the beginning of the month, but this month it's been irregular ... At first, I thought it was because I had just come back and was experiencing some water and soil acclimatization issues, or because I've been too busy at work and under a lot of stress, so I didn't think too much about it."

Qin Mu Hua reached out and patted her shoulder, her expression very calm, simply saying, "Go to the hospital for a checkup when it's light. Only after confirming it will we know what to do next."

Yan Liang thought so too. Actually, she knew very well in her heart that it was highly likely. Her previous encounters with Liang Xi Cheng had all been without any protection, so the chances of pregnancy were indeed very high.

But now … given their situation, Liang Xi Cheng hasn't signed the divorce agreement with Ye Qing yet. She'd only heard him say he'd given the agreement to the Ye family, but there'd been no further action. If all else fails, they'll have no choice but to file a lawsuit.

Ye Sheng Ming is probably doing this on purpose, not wanting to let Liang Xi Cheng off the hook so easily, forcing him to sue. The Ye family isn't short of money to fight the Liang family in court; making a divorce case a city-wide sensation might garner some sympathy for the woman.

Yan Liang had a headache. Lying in bed, her soft hand gently stroked her lower abdomen. There were no changes yet, but it was possible that an embryo was already growing inside her.

She couldn't sleep, her mind a jumble of emotions, too many to describe. It was a mixture of anticipation and lingering fear.

Her first child had ended so tragically. She'd never told anyone about it; the shadow of that tragedy had always lingered in her heart.

It was late, but Liang Xi Cheng probably hadn't rested yet. Should she call him? Tell him?

Her finger was already on the dial button, but she pressed the hang-up button the instant it connected. "Never mind, what's the point of talking about something that's not confirmed yet?"

Yan Liang put her phone back down, lay back down, and thought to herself, "I'll confirm it tomorrow. It'll be better to tell him then."

***

The next day.

After handing over all her work to Lati, Yan Liang specifically asked Zhuo Hui for a day off. She planned to go to the hospital in the afternoon.

However, she still needed to show the client the parts of the design she had revised yesterday. Her appointment with the doctor was around 3 PM. Yan Liang had lunch and saw she had enough time, so she decided to go herself. Unexpectedly, as soon as she left the company, she ran into someone who was least likely to be in City C.

Judging from the other person's expression, they were probably there to see her.

Yan Liang let out a soft breath. Across from her, Liang Jing Shan strode arrogantly towards her, stopping two steps away. She spoke, her voice calm, "Do you have time? I'd like to catch up."

Yan Liang truly hated Liang Jing Shan. They had once been best friends, but Liang Jing Shan's betrayal, treachery, and later aggressive behavior ... Yet, in the end, Liang Jing Shan didn't get married, and Ning Zhi Yuan ran away. She still felt sorry for her.

But after so much time, some feelings naturally fade with time. Yan Liang hadn't stopped thinking about Liang Jing Shan; if she and Liang Xi Cheng got back together, she would inevitably run into her again someday.

But when she actually did, she realized it wasn't as difficult as she had imagined. At least her heart was at peace.

She nodded and got into the car with Liang Jing Shan. Liang Jing Shan asked her where they were going, as she wasn't familiar with City C.

"Near A Hospital," Yan Liang pointed to the car's navigation system, instructing the driver to enter A Hospital. She glanced at her watch and said, "I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM. If Miss Liang has anything to say to me, and the car is convenient, that's fine too. But since I'm in your car, I'd appreciate it if you could give me a ride to A Hospital. I'm afraid I'll be late."

Liang Jing Shan smiled, running her hand through her long hair. Her son was a year old, and she was still well-maintained. This was the advantage of being a wealthy heiress; such abundant material possessions meant this woman never lacked anything. “Bai Yan Liang, you're still the same as before, not polite at all.”

Yan Liang smirked, saying matter-of-factly, “Miss Liang, I know you came all this way to see me. Maybe no one else knows you came, right? I was just about to have lunch. You've taken up my time; at least take me to the hospital.”

“Are you not feeling well?”

“I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, I'm just going for a routine checkup.”

“…”

Liang Jing Shan found this woman sharp-tongued and didn't bother arguing with her. She waved her hand dismissively. She gestured to the driver to start the car. He was one of her own, so even if he overheard their conversation, it wouldn't affect anything. She said directly, "Since that's the case, I won't beat around the bush. You know I came here specifically to see you today, so do you know why I came?"

Yan Liang turned slightly. "I'm not a mind reader, Miss Liang. How would I know why you came to see me?"

"…"

"Bai Yan Liang, don't talk to me in such a sarcastic tone!"

"I didn't talk to you in a sarcastic tone." Yan Liang pressed her temples. Why had Liang Jing Shan come? She naturally knew; it was probably because of two men—Liang Xi Cheng and Ning Zhi Yuan.

She felt tired. So much back and forth had gone on, and she was still entangled in this mess.

"What do you want to say? Just say it."

The cold, dismissive tone of Yan Liang's voice sounded nonchalant, but Liang Jing Shan felt it was just a perfunctory response. Naturally, she was annoyed, yet felt unable to vent her frustration. This subdued feeling, like punching cotton, left her deeply unsatisfied.

She bit her lip, nodded somewhat resentfully, and said, "Fine, then I'll just say it directly, Bai Yan Liang. You were doing well in England, what are you doing back here? Do you really want to become my sister-in-law? Actually, you and my brother have already gone that far, why turn back? I don't want to deny it, I don't like you being my sister-in-law at all!"

"Then you really like Ye Qing being your sister-in-law?"

Yan Liang chuckled, seemingly unperturbed by her words, her tone calm, "As for why I came back, I think I've already avoided your Liang family. In the end, Liang Jing Shan, the one who owes the Bai family is your Liang family, and the one who owes me, Bai Yan Liang, is you, Liang Jing Shan. I don't know why you still have the courage to face me. A year ago, you used such methods to steal my boyfriend, then you schemed against me, and finally, by a twist of fate, I ended up in your brother's bed. You're saying all of this ... isn't it your own fault? You have absolutely no right to say such things to me, but I won't be angry with you because it's really unnecessary."

"How Liang Xi Cheng and I got along afterward, how we are now, and what will happen in the future—that's between him and me. You don't want me to be your sister-in-law? I won't force you to call me sister-in-law, because my choice to be with your brother again wasn't because of any outsiders, but simply because that person is Liang Xi Cheng. Your trip here today was completely pointless."

Liang Jing Shan's face was pale. She clutched her bag tightly. Every cold word pierced her heart. She felt hurt, humiliated, yet all her rebuttals seemed futile.

For some reason, the vicious words stuck in her throat, but she couldn't bring herself to utter them.

She could sense that her state of mind had gradually changed since giving birth to her son. But the reason she came to see Bai Yan Liang today wasn't actually to argue. There were things she had indeed done, and in retrospect, anyone with a conscience would ultimately feel ashamed.

"... Zhi Yuan has been by my side all this time."

She suddenly spoke, perhaps unconsciously, yet seemingly instinctively. As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized what she had said, and without giving herself a chance to regret it, she continued, "... I don't know why. I, Liang Jing Shan, have everything I need, but I just like that man. I know I was wrong a year ago, but ... never mind, I can't apologize to you, because it takes two to tango. If Ning Zhi Yuan hadn't had his own problems, I wouldn't have had so much going on with him."

"Of course, such a problematic man, yet I've always been thinking about him. What can I do? Love is so inexplicable. I know I can't stop you from being with my brother, and I know I have no right to, but I still want to tell you ... if possible, I hope you stay far away from Zhi Yuan. I believe you don't want to see any more trouble happening around us."

Yan Liang probably understood.

To put it bluntly, Liang Jing Shan was insecure, afraid her man still harbored feelings for her. That's why she'd come all the way from City A to City C, all this trouble, hoping to intimidate her with an arrogant air. But her own words had brought her back to reality, so she blurted it out.

Yan Liang smiled, watching the car pull up in front of the hospital. She told the driver to stop, and before getting out, she only said one thing to Liang Jing Shan, "You know what kind of person I am. Ning Zhi Yuan is a real 'back-and-forth' for me, but I won't go back to him. Your brother is different. And besides, keep an eye on your own man. Don't waste your time on me. I have no feelings for Ning Zhi Yuan anymore."

Closing the car door, she walked straight towards the hospital. Only when she reached the entrance did she see the black car slowly drive away.

Shaking her head, she took out her phone, a thought crossing her mind to call Liang Xi Cheng. The conversation, as if by telepathy, happened to connect. The name flashing on the screen instantly lifted her gloomy mood.

She pressed the call button, held the phone to her ear, and had barely uttered a "hello" before the call even started when a deep male voice on the other end spoke. The next second, everything went black, a whoosh above her head, as if the world had been enveloped by something. Her phone fell to the floor, and she screamed—

"Ah …"

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