When Gu Xingdong heard the words from the child in her belly, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. It seemed Zhang Wan'er was still not giving up.
He turned to Xiao Hei beside him and said without any emotion, "Xiao Hei, wait for me outside for about ten minutes!"
"Brother Gu..." Zhang Wan'er was a woman who always played mind games. Who knew if she had prepared for this? He couldn't afford to make the same mistake as last time. How could he face his sister-in-law if he did?
Just as he was hesitating and about to find an excuse to stay, Gu Xingdong gave him a look, signaling him to relax. Xiao Hei sighed helplessly and said, "Alright then, I'll wait for you outside. If there's anything, just call my name!"
"Mm." Gu Xingdong didn't refuse Xiao Hei's goodwill and happily agreed. Soon, only he and Zhang Wan'er were left in the prison.
"Just say what you have to say! I'm only giving you ten minutes. If I haven't clearly expressed my intentions, then I'm very sorry." After saying this, Gu Xingdong turned and sat back in his seat. He looked at Zhang Wan'er with no emotion, as if he were looking at a stranger.
Zhang Wan'er felt a bit unwilling. His attitude towards Chen Lishu and her was like night and day. However, thinking about her purpose for coming here, she could only suppress her dissatisfaction and then asked with a smile, "I was able to get out this time because you interceded for me, wasn't I?
You are the most persuasive person in the entire family. Chen Lishu definitely won't help me; she wishes I were dead. She's jealous that I'm carrying your child and jealous that I occupied the entire He family's attention during that time! As for the old lady, she probably doesn't have the guts to negotiate terms with the He family. I've thought about it carefully, and only you could have done it!
So, you really care about the child in my belly, don't you? I plan to go to the hospital for a check-up in a couple of days. Do you, as the father, want to accompany me? Xingdong, you also know I like you. I'd do anything to be with you.
If you don't want me to disrupt your family's harmony, I can wait. But there's something I feel I need to make clear to you: I am the woman who is most suited for you! I can provide you with help, whether it's in your career or your life!
Chen Lishu might have some money, but she's a businesswoman with the smell of copper all over her. Being with her will only lead to endless gossip. People will say you're living off her. But if we're together, it's different. People in the military will say we're a golden couple!"
Hearing Zhang Wan'er's disparagement of Chen Lishu, Gu Xingdong was angered and slammed the table, standing up directly to face Zhang Wan'er's smug eyes. "You might not know, but the real reason you were released from prison is because your uncle personally pleaded with the He family! He gave up his position as a senior officer, and from now on, he has no authority to manage or restrain me!
I thought you would learn your lesson after coming out this time, and know what to do and what not to do. It seems you're still incorrigible. I advise you to restrain yourself and not let your uncle's good intentions go to waste!"
"What do you mean? You mean the reason I was able to get out this time is all thanks to my uncle, and you didn't consider me at all? And this child in my belly..." Before Zhang Wan'er could finish her words, Gu Xingdong suddenly put a hand to her lips, signaling her to be quiet.
"As for the child in your belly, I'll give you two choices. One is to quietly find a place to give birth without making a fuss, as being an unwed mother is not a good thing for a girl.
The other choice is to abort this child and then find a man to live a good life. With the status of the Zhang and Yang families in the capital, finding a suitable man to marry should be quite easy, right?"
Gu Xingdong said this meaningfully, his gaze deep as he stared at Zhang Wan'er. He wanted to see if this woman was hopelessly foolish.
Zhang Wan'er's pupils constricted, as if she had heard something outrageous. She suddenly became agitated and said, "Gu Xingdong, what are you saying? Are you even human? This is your child in my belly, and you're telling me to abort it? It's three months along; it already has a life of its own!
I originally planned to compromise with you in a good mood, all for the sake of the child. But it seems you have no such intentions. Since that's the case, I won't compromise with you time and time again relying on this bit of affection!
Anyway, you must be present for the next prenatal check-up, or I'll make the matter of the child in my belly public and let everyone know what kind of man you are. The power of public opinion can turn your entire family upside down, and then you won't get the results you want!"
After saying this, Zhang Wan'er lowered her head. No one could see the expression on her face. Without giving Gu Xingdong a chance to retort, she turned and left the prison.
Outside the prison, Xiao Hei was checking his watch. Once ten minutes were up, he would have to go in to check the situation. However, with about three minutes left, he saw Zhang Wan'er emerge.
Xiao Hei found it a bit surprising. Zhang Wan'er was like a piece of chewing gum, sticking to people and impossible to shake off. Yet today, she left willingly. Could she have come to her senses?
He quickly turned back into the prison, wanting to ask Gu Xingdong about the situation. As soon as he entered, he heard the latter's cold voice: "Find a time to ask Li Zheming out. I have some things I want to ask him personally about his thoughts."
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That day passed quickly. Urged by Li Zheming and Zhang Hehua, Zhang Wan'er returned to the Zhang family. Just as she was about to return to her room, Xiao Hei's figure suddenly appeared in front of the car.
Li Zheming, without time to react, slammed on the brakes and then looked at Xiao Hei with annoyance, saying, "What exactly do you want? Are you tired of living?"
Xiao Hei shrugged fearlessly, opened the car door, and got into the passenger seat, stating his purpose: "Brother Gu needs to see you. You'll have to come with me!"
"Where?"
"The Siheyuan."
With that, the car headed towards the Siheyuan. He wasn't worried about the Gu Xingdong family doing anything to him. After all, with the He family's influence, they would do things openly and honestly, and no one would find out!
Soon, the car arrived at the Siheyuan. As he opened the car door and looked inside through the window, he saw a scene of a harmonious family.