"Madam Xu, please don't worry. The children are all grown up, and I'm also very concerned about Lin Yun's health. I'm as surprised as you are that the news leaked. Once this period passes and the storm subsides, everything will be fine. As for this child, it is naturally the Huo family's flesh and blood..."
"The Huo family's flesh and blood? Madam Huo, are you suggesting that you want our Lin Yun to bear children for the Huo family without any title or status?"
Qin Xue's face showed difficulty, her delicate brows furrowed. "I understand what you mean. Of course, I also wish to give Lin Yun a proper status. It's just that, as you can see, the current situation is… Ting Yun doesn't listen to me. Take this divorce matter, for instance. We went to great lengths, but in the end, we couldn't get a divorce. So, I'm helpless in this matter. Madam Xu, perhaps you could speak to Ting Yun..."
Continuing further was meaningless.
Xu Ruyun slammed the teacup in her hand onto the table and stood up abruptly. "The tea is fragrant, but I don't have the fortune to drink this tea from the Huo family. Goodbye, Madam Huo!"
"Wu Sao, escort Madam Xu out."
Qin Xue remained expressionless, instructing the servant to see Xu Ruyun out.
"No need. It is our Xu family who is not worthy!"
Xu Ruyun turned and left without looking back, her high heels clicking as she departed.
"Madam, aren't you going to explain?"
"Explain? What can I explain? Ting Yun has grown up. Su Qi's child has already had an ultrasound, and it's confirmed to be a grandson. That's my grandson. Although Xu Lin Yun is also pregnant, we don't even know if it's a boy or a girl. Moreover, Su Qi is further along than Xu Lin Yun. Am I supposed to abandon this grandson?"
With the current uproar, Huo Ting Yun refused to divorce Su Qi, and as his mother, she was powerless.
From childhood, she had educated him with gentleness and had never ordered Huo Ting Yun around. This child was also very opinionated, having his own ideas from a young age. How could she control him? Qin Xue tidied her emotions, let out a breath, and said, "Go, prepare some gifts. I need to make a trip to Repulse Bay."
Repulse Bay Villa.
Upon waking, Su Qi opened her phone and saw the screenshot sent by Gu Tangxue, finally learning about what happened last night.
The Huo family's public relations team was strong, but they still couldn't prevent the machinations of those with ulterior motives. The video was uploaded to internet platforms, and within an hour, it had spread widely. Not just in Shencheng, but across the country, almost everyone who surfed the internet had caught wind of this gossip.
Who was it?
Besides Sheng Yuchen, Su Qi couldn't think of anyone else.
Truly resourceful.
Su Qi's back chilled, and she tightened her grip on her phone.
Huo Ting Yun had left very early. After breakfast, Su Qi planned to go to the company. Before she could change her clothes, the doorbell rang.
Thinking it was Wu Sao forgetting something, Su Qi went to open the door. As the door opened, Qin Xue appeared outside. Her moon-white qipao was elegant and beautiful, her skin snow-white, and her hair, never dyed or permed, was black and smooth, styled into a bun. Standing at the door, she was a perfect embodiment of a Jiangnan beauty, dignified and graceful.
Qin Xue wore a kind and gentle smile. "Xiao Su, it's me. If you don't mind, you can call me Mother."
Su Qi's heart sank, and a bitter smile involuntarily curved her lips. "Madam Huo, good morning."
Qin Xue's gaze shifted downwards, landing on Su Qi's round belly, which was almost as large as a several-kilogram watermelon.
"Only five months, and the baby is this big. It must be a big, fat boy."
Qin Xue's smile was uncontainable, her lips almost reaching her ears.
She knew it. That day at the Huo residence, Su Qi must have been experiencing pregnancy symptoms, even if Su Qi herself didn't realize it.
In the blink of an eye, the child was already this big.
Counting the months, it would be born in less than half a year.
"Come, sit down. I've brought you a lot of nutritional supplements. You, child, are truly something. You're pregnant and didn't tell me? I was so worried about you. What if you bumped or bruised yourself? You shouldn't go out during this time. Rest well at home and nurture the baby..."
Qin Xue held Su Qi's arm, reluctant to let go, speaking to Su Qi while her eyes never left Su Qi's belly.
Su Qi sighed subtly. "Auntie Qin..."
"Don't call me Auntie Qin anymore. Call me Mom from now on. You and Ting Yun haven't divorced, you're still part of the Huo family, you're still my daughter-in-law..."
Su Qi bit her lip. "Mom, I know what I'm doing. I was planning to go out..."
"I'm already here. Stay and chat with me for a while. I'll peel some fruit for you. Just sit comfortably."
Qin Xue rose with a smile and turned towards the kitchen.
Su Qi didn't leave the house all day. It wasn't until Huo Ting Yun returned from the company in the evening that Qin Xue reluctantly departed after they had dinner.
As the door closed, Su Qi was about to lose it. "Huo Ting Yun, I want to move out!"
Although she had only met Qin Xue a few times, Su Qi understood her very well. The Huo family was vast and wealthy; they didn't need a commercial marriage alliance. Therefore, whether it was her or Xu Lin Yun who gave birth to a Huo family grandson, Qin Xue would readily accept it.
That was why she had been afraid to inform the Huo family about this matter in the first place.
"You can."
Su Qi had expected the man to refuse. When she heard Huo Ting Yun agree, she couldn't believe her ears and stared blankly at the man before her.
"What did you say?"
"Of course, you can. You can move out tomorrow."
"Really?" Su Qi was overjoyed. It was the first time this man had agreed so readily. Could it be because he was considerate of her being pregnant? That would be wonderful!
Su Qi cheered, sleeping exceptionally soundly that night. The next day, she eagerly packed her luggage.
She couldn't stand being in this place for another second.
Gu Tangxue had been busy with variety shows and announcements during this period. The previous apartment had been rented for a year, and the contract was signed, so it was now vacant, and she could move back in.
Su Qi ate her breakfast, making plans in her mind.
After finishing breakfast, Su Qi stood up impatiently. "Alright, I'm done eating. I'm leaving now."
The man put down his coffee. "Mm, I'll drive you."
When did this man become so kind?
Su Qi looked at Huo Ting Yun as if he were a ghost.
Huo Ting Yun was a ghost, and a handsome ghost at that.
"What? Let's go."
Huo Ting Yun picked up his coat and then strode out with his long legs.
Su Qi stood frozen for a moment, then followed.
Her luggage was already in his hand.
Outside the garden, Huo Ting Yun had already placed the luggage in the back seat, and it didn't seem like an act.
Su Qi, half-doubting, still opened the car door and got in.
Huo Ting Yun had always driven a Rolls-Royce, but because her mobility was impaired after her pregnancy, he had switched to another car. Su Qi didn't recognize the car's emblem and didn't know the brand, but judging by the body design and interior, it was undoubtedly very expensive.