Hospital. Jin Ye had already passed the danger and woken up.
His first action was to call Su Ding, but her phone was off. A sense of disappointment washed over him.
“Mr. Jin, we’ve confirmed it. Shao Lin is not the young master’s biological mother.”
Luo Zhu stood by the hospital bed, relaying the investigation results. He was greatly shocked. What he had firmly believed for five years had suddenly turned out to be a lie. Shao Lin had deceived the Jin family for a full five years!
Jin Ye's expression was impassive, his eyes dark and filled with a fierce glint. He said in a low voice, “She wasn’t the one who transfused blood to Xiao Xi.”
During the emergency resuscitation in the operating room, he had already heard that the blood types didn't match. After waking up and inquiring with the doctor, he finally learned the truth, but this matter could not be dismissed lightly! He instructed the doctor to cooperate with Shao Lin and maintain secrecy. He wanted Shao Lin to continue believing that he didn't know the truth. Then, his punishment would commence.
Luo Zhu nodded. “The hospital confirmed that a nurse was bribed by Shao Lin to switch the blood bags, falsely claiming it was Shao Lin’s blood.”
“Source of the blood bag?” Jin Ye asked.
“We haven’t traced it yet. The nurse doesn’t know either,” Luo Zhu replied cautiously. This meant that Xiao Xi's mother was someone else entirely. It was highly possible she was in league with Shao Lin, otherwise, why would she be willing to draw blood to help Shao Lin conceal the truth? This woman had been hiding for five years. Why? Jin Ye clenched his fists, his eyes filled with gloom. “Do not inform Master and Madam about this matter for now.”
Luo Zhu nodded. “Understood.”
Just then, Shao Lin sent a text message.
Shao Lin: Brother Jin, I’m sorry. I lied to you. I had many difficulties.
Shao Lin: There’s something I want to tell you. I’m pregnant. It happened that night at the Xin family’s ball.
Shao Lin: This time it’s real. I’m carrying your child.
Shao Lin: If you can’t forgive me, I… I am willing to accept your punishment.
Jin Ye stared at the text message on his phone, disgust and hatred welling up in his eyes. Pregnant, just in time. He said in a deep voice, “Luo Zhu, transfer Xing Yun to work in Europe.” Xing Yun was the bodyguard he had arranged to be in the room with Shao Lin previously.
Luo Zhu was surprised. Why was Xing Yun suddenly involved? But he dared not ask, simply saying, “Yes, Mr. Jin.” Then, Jin Ye waved for Luo Zhu to leave. He replied to Shao Lin’s message: What did you lie to me about?
Hotel. Shao Lin had felt early pregnancy symptoms that morning and went to the hospital for a test, confirming her pregnancy. She immediately sent a message to Jin Ye. While composing the message, her heart was filled with trepidation. Jin Ye would surely hate her for deceiving him for five years if he knew the truth. But now that she was pregnant, things might turn out differently! She wanted to take a gamble.
However, she didn't expect Jin Ye not to know about that incident. Had the doctor helped her conceal it? Shao Lin didn't reply to Jin Ye. Instead, she quickly called the intermediary.
“What’s going on? Didn’t the doctor say he wouldn’t help?” The intermediary quickly contacted the doctor and hurried back to explain, “The doctor didn’t even mention that matter. After considering it last night, he decided to help you keep it a secret.”
Shao Lin was overjoyed. “That’s wonderful!” She felt incredibly lucky! She had escaped such a great disaster; she would enjoy endless glory and wealth in the future. Shao Lin quickly replied: Brother Jin, I mean I’ve made many mistakes in the past… As long as you can forgive me, I will definitely correct myself and give you a baby smoothly. After sending the message, she waited anxiously. Soon, Jin Ye replied: After the child is born, I will marry you. Shao Lin felt relieved. She must take good care of herself and avoid any accidents. This way, her long-cherished wish would be fulfilled!
Days spent lying in the hospital bed, Jin Ye still thought of Su Ding. The news of his car accident had not spread, so she should not know. He wondered if she would worry if she knew. At that time, Su Ding had just settled into her new home. The small villa here was located in the scenic area of Nan Jing, an excellent location where only the wealthy could afford to live. Fortunately, Shao Zheng Gang had bought it early. This place lived up to its reputation for beautiful scenery, with lush greenery and vibrant flowers everywhere. The air was filled with freshness. Su Ding’s restless heart gradually relaxed.
“Miss, I am a friend of Mr. Shao. My surname is Xiao. Hearing that you were coming, I had people clean up in advance. Please, come in.” A middle-aged gentleman greeted her at the entrance of the villa. Su Ding nodded politely, “Thank you.” Upon entering, she saw a European-style villa, designed with a blend of Chinese aesthetics. This was her mother’s preferred style. She herself liked it very much, feeling a sense of closeness to her mother. Mr. Xiao led her into the house, briefly explained the layout, and then handed her the keys. “Here are the keys. If you need any help, please don’t hesitate.” Su Ding quickly nodded, “Yes, I’ve troubled you.” Mr. Xiao smiled, “Please don’t be so polite. You’ve just moved in and may need to unpack. I won’t disturb you further.” “Alright then, I’ll treat you to a meal another day.” Su Ding escorted Mr. Xiao to the door before returning to unpack. The villa was not too big or too small, just right for her and Xiao Rui in the future, so it wouldn't feel empty. In the afternoon, she went to a local car dealership and bought a car for transportation. That evening, Su Ding drove her new car back to her residence. Just as she was about to turn a corner, she suddenly heard a car rear-end accident ahead. She had no intention of joining the commotion, but then she saw six burly men jump out of the car behind and surround the car in front. Two bodyguards jumped out of the front car, and a fight ensued. However, due to the overwhelming numbers, the bodyguards were entangled. One of the thugs directly dragged the driver out and held a knife to his throat. Finally, an elder, leaning on his cane, slowly got out of the car. “Name your price. How much do you want?” The elder exuded an aura of authority, his words direct and simple. One of the thugs smiled respectfully, “Sir, please forgive us. Our master sincerely invites you to a meeting. Please come with us.” The elder looked up, his eyes flashing with a cold light. “Is this how your master invites people?” With that, he raised his cane and struck the thug forcefully in the face. The metal cane, cleverly designed, instantly activated a mechanism, slashing the thug’s face. Blood spurted out! The thug never expected the elder to attack. His shoulder felt as if it were about to break. In pain, he stumbled backward, unable to lift himself. “Attack!” The remaining three rushed forward, but were forced to retreat by the elder who fought with only his cane. However, due to the disparity in strength, the elder soon became exhausted. Su Ding watched the thrilling scene. The old man’s skills were remarkable. If he were ten years younger, no one would have been his match. Seeing the elder about to be overwhelmed, she hesitated for a moment before walking over. “Stop!”