After Su Ding exited the kitchen, Zhao Qin walked over to find her.
"Su Ding, your most important task now is to rest at home and nurture the pregnancy. Don't be running around all day; what if something happens to the baby!"
Su Ding glanced at her indifferently. "Alright, I'm going back now."
In Zhao Qin's eyes, she was merely a tool for childbirth.
Su Ding didn't want to argue with her about their differing views. She merely nodded politely at Zhao Qin and left.
"So ill-mannered!"
Zhao Qin muttered as she watched Su Ding's retreating figure.
Both were daughters of the Shao family, but Su Ding was in no way comparable to Linlin.
Just then, her phone rang.
Seeing it was Shao Lin, Zhao Qin's mood immediately brightened. She walked to the sofa and answered, "Hello?"
"Auntie, how have you been recently?" Shao Lin's sweet voice came through.
"Me? Same as always," Zhao Qin replied with a chuckle.
"I saw a necklace last time that would suit you perfectly. Once I have some spare money, I'll buy it for you. You'll definitely love it."
Shao Lin spoke so endearingly that Zhao Qin's heart immediately softened.
Indeed, this girl was still hiding and evading detection. It was difficult even for her to buy a gift for her.
Just as she was about to transfer money to Shao Lin, she heard Shao Lin say, "Auntie, I don't want your money. I just want you to be happy."
Zhao Qin's heart melted like butter.
"Oh, and Auntie, how is Xiao Xi? I'm so worried about him, but I don't dare to go back. My sister really dislikes me..."
Hearing Shao Lin's wronged voice, Zhao Qin immediately replied, "He's already awake and is fine. In a while, I'll talk to Xiao Ye again."
Zhao Qin assumed Jin Ye was looking for Shao Lin to stand up for Su Ding, completely unaware of the severity of Xiao Xi's illness.
"Auntie, thank you. You don't have to argue with Brother Jin for me. I can disappear forever as long as my sister takes good care of Xiao Xi."
Shao Lin said earnestly, "I'm just worried... *sob*, Xiao Xi is being wronged..."
"Linlin..." Zhao Qin called out, her voice filled with pain.
"Auntie, to be honest, I had a dream yesterday. I dreamt that my sister was heavily pregnant and said she wanted to kill Xiao Xi, that all the family fortune belonged to her unborn child. I woke up in a fright!"
Shao Lin sobbed softly, "I believe my sister wouldn't do that, but the dream was so real. I almost thought my sister was truly pregnant and trying to harm Xiao Xi."
Zhao Qin's expression changed. Su Ding was indeed pregnant.
Could it be that Xiao Xi's hospitalization this time was indeed her doing?
Linlin's dream wasn't unreasonable. Why did Xiao Xi fall ill during Su Ding's pregnancy? It was too coincidental.
"That woman is really pregnant," Zhao Qin said heavily.
"What! Sister she..." Shao Lin exclaimed in surprise, muttering, "No, maybe I'm overthinking it. It can't be like this. Was that photo..."
Suddenly, she stopped, as if she had thought of something unspeakable, and quickly said, "No, Auntie, my sister isn't that kind of person."
But Zhao Qin keenly observed her hesitation.
"What photo? Linlin, tell me, don't be afraid."
Shao Lin stammered, "Ah, it's like this. A few days ago, a friend sent me a photo, and I thought it was impossible... Brother Jin loves Sister so much, Sister would definitely not betray him."
"What exactly are you talking about?" Zhao Qin felt more and more that something was wrong. Could Su Ding have betrayed Xiao Ye?
"No, no, I'm probably just overthinking it."
But the more Shao Lin said this, the more suspicious Zhao Qin became. She asked sternly, "Linlin, just tell me whatever it is. I'll make the judgment."
Shao Lin fidgeted for a long time, repeatedly stating her belief in her sister, before sending a photo to Zhao Qin's phone.
Zhao Qin opened the photo. It showed Su Ding in an intimate embrace with another man in a private room at a hotel, taken not long ago.
Damn it! How shameless!
"Xiao Ye treats her so well, and she can do something so disgraceful! I must ask her what her intentions are!"
Zhao Qin yelled in anger, her mind rapidly flashing through several conjectures. Perhaps, she didn't even know who the father of the child in her belly was!
Shao Lin on the other end quickly stopped her, "Absolutely not, Auntie. Think about it. If you show her this photo, Sister will definitely say we have no other evidence, and Brother Jin will believe her unconditionally. This matter will easily be dismissed..."
"Right, we need to find evidence. Where did you get this picture from?" Zhao Qin asked sternly.
"My friend gave it to me, and it's not convenient for me to disclose her identity. How about this, I'll investigate this matter and strive to give Sister justice.
But Auntie, please don't tell Sister about this for now, and don't tell Jin Ge and Sister that I called. I'm afraid they'll misunderstand me..."
Zhao Qin knew what Shao Lin was worried about, so she agreed. "Okay, I'll transfer some money to you for your expenses. If there are any problems, we'll discuss them, mother and daughter. If Su Ding has truly wronged Xiao Ye, I will definitely make them divorce and marry you with full honors."
"I knew you were good to me," Shao Lin said happily.
After hanging up the phone, she smiled with satisfaction at the photo.
Last time she had Wang Yan see Su Ding, she got five million. This time, it was a perfect opportunity to make Jin's mother suspect Su Ding's pregnancy.
It was killing two birds with one stone! Brilliant!
...
Meanwhile, Su Ding took a nap at home and then, as usual, took Xiao Rui to kindergarten.
"Bye Mommy!"
Su Xiao Rui waved goodbye and turned to walk into the school.
As she neared the classroom, she suddenly heard a little boy calling her from behind, "Xiao Rui, Xiao Rui—"
Su Xiao Rui turned around and saw Wang Siwei!
She ran towards the school gate. Her mother had already left. Wang Siwei's family car was parked outside.
The car door opened, and Wang Siwei's father got out, holding him.
"Uncle, hello," Su Xiao Rui greeted politely.
"Good girl. This is some pastry made by our housekeeper for you. Eat some if you get hungry after class," Wang Yan said with a kind smile.
Su Xiao Rui's eyes sparkled as she looked at the box in Wang Yan's hand.
Wang Siwei's father was so nice! He never forgot to bring her snacks.
"Hehe, Xiao Rui, let's go to class."
Wang Siwei took Su Xiao Rui's soft little hand and led her into the classroom together.
Behind them, a determined look was in Wang Yan's eyes.
Su Ding, Jin Ye's woman, he would have her no matter what.