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With great effort, Chu Ming found the address of the hospital, and I, along with Song Xue, made our way there. We stood outside the ward, observing the scene inside.
Su Wanqing lay in bed, moaning in distress, while One Pregnancy Eight Treasures paced anxiously like an ant on a hot pan. Su Wanqing's belly was astonishingly large, even bigger than her body, resembling a bulging sack sprawled across the bed, grotesque and misshapen, with eight distinct lumps protruding from within.
Seeing this horrifying sight left me both shocked and bewildered. A normal woman’s belly expands when carrying a single fetus; how could she possibly be carrying eight?
In the novel One Pregnancy Eight Treasures, there is hardly any description of childbirth; it merely states that Su Wanqing was pampered during her pregnancy and that after giving birth, her children adored her. I wondered whether the author had subconsciously glossed over this part or simply chose not to write about it due to a lack of understanding.
Childbirth is inherently a torment; it is not a tool for seeking affection from men! Su Wanqing had an IV drip attached to her hand, her body emaciated while her belly swelled like a woven bag. The fact that she was still alive was already a miracle!
Someone beside us asked the doctor, “Isn’t she going to reduce the number of fetuses? Even carrying three poses a risk to her life, let alone eight.” The doctor sighed and replied, “Both she and her family refuse to agree; they insist on keeping all eight. Moreover, it’s already past the best time for reduction; we can only continue to support her.”
I recalled when Su Wanqing had approached me initially, saying she was pregnant with eight and couldn’t terminate the pregnancy… Looking back now, it seemed like a lie. The best time for reduction is when the fetuses are still small. Now that they have grown, reducing the number is no longer an option.
Su Wanqing cried out in despair, “I can’t breathe… I can’t take it anymore… Help me…” One Pregnancy Eight Treasures held her hand tightly, encouraging her, “Come on, baby, you can do this…”
Su Wanqing screamed back, “Get away! You’re not the one pregnant! You’re not the one suffering! Waaaaah…” She broke down in tears, pleading not to have all eight; she didn’t want to die.
“It’ll be fine. Once you give birth to all eight at once, you’ll enjoy life afterward,” Cheng An's Mother tried to comfort her.
Su Wanqing shouted in desperation, “I want to terminate! I don’t want to give birth! I’m going to die!”
Cheng An's Mother insisted from the side, “No way! These are our precious grandchildren. Since we’ve come this far, you must give birth. If you don’t protect them now, all your previous suffering will be in vain! Be a good girl; you can do this.”
Su Wanqing looked terrified and cried out for Brother Cheng, “Save me… I don’t want to die…”
One Pregnancy Eight Treasures’ expression suddenly darkened: “Wanqing, these are the fruits of our love! If you terminate this pregnancy, I will stop loving you!”
Su Wanqing’s eyes widened in shock; she dared not protest any further.
A thought flashed through my mind. In One Pregnancy Eight Treasures’ storyline, all of the female protagonist's affection stemmed from her pregnancy and childbirth. If Su Wanqing truly decided to terminate the pregnancy, then she would lose the very foundation upon which she relied for affection; naturally, One Pregnancy Eight Treasures would no longer love her.
Moreover, whenever One Pregnancy Eight Treasures was away from Su Wanqing, there were signs of him drifting away from the plot. If Su Wanqing failed to give birth to all eight treasures, he would surely abandon her entirely and break free from the storyline.
It all depended on how Su Wanqing would choose. We quietly left. Once I returned, I would withdraw the lawsuit. Although Su Wanqing was quite detestable, I didn't want to deal with a pregnant woman, and the outcome of a defamation case would only result in an apology and a small amount of compensation for emotional distress.
It was better to withdraw the lawsuit graciously, win some goodwill from netizens, and have them support my products. The wicked will eventually reap what they sow. She was already facing the consequences of her actions.
Su Wanqing's terrifying appearance was exposed to the public, shocking netizens everywhere.
"Oh my God, is this the fate of One Pregnancy Eight Treasures?"
"I've said it before—having eight babies can't be normal. Just look at her now... Good heavens!"
"How can she keep carrying on like this? Is she trying to risk her life?"
Netizens were puzzled, but I knew the reason all too well. If a woman has no financial independence and relies on a man to survive, thinking she can gain power through childbirth, she cannot control her own reproductive rights. Even if it meant risking her life, Su Wanqing had to give birth to all eight of those children.
I publicly withdrew the lawsuit and expressed my views: "Although Su Wanqing has wronged me, she's already suffering greatly. I won't pursue her any further; it's all for the sake of the children."
After the interview was released, I gained a wave of goodwill, and my new product sold exceptionally well. It felt great.
Months passed, and under the pressure from powerful adversaries, the Cheng family could no longer hold on and ultimately went bankrupt, drowning in debt.
Meanwhile, in the hospital, Su Wanqing managed to give birth to Eight Boys against all odds. She couldn't hold on any longer; the hospital had to perform an emergency cesarean section to deliver the babies and place them in incubators. All eight children were born prematurely and were extremely weak.
I thought the story should continue from here. The children should survive.
Su Wanqing had been pampered by the Cheng family and adored by Eight Boys. She should enjoy a good life from now on. However, her body was in serious condition.
Especially her abdomen; after giving birth, it had shriveled up, with loose skin hanging down in a horrifying manner. She desperately tried to gather up the excess flesh, but as she walked, it would fall from her body and drag along the ground.
The eight fetuses had severely compressed her internal organs and bladder, causing incontinence issues and heart problems as well. Su Wanqing cried in despair.
Fortunately, modern medicine is highly advanced, allowing her to undergo surgery to remove excess flesh. However, when she proposed the idea of surgery, One Pregnancy Eight Treasures informed her that the family had gone bankrupt and expected her to provide cash and sell their house to help the Cheng family get back on their feet.
Su Wanqing went mad. With her mother's help, she decisively abandoned One Pregnancy Eight Treasures, taking with her the large house that the Cheng family had given her and one million in cash, fleeing without a second thought.
One Pregnancy Eight Treasures was left to care for eight hungry infants, overwhelmed by the responsibility. Raising one child was already a challenge; raising eight... especially considering that the Cheng family was now bankrupt.
That day, after a year of getting to know each other, I was ready to get engaged to Chu Ming. One Pregnancy Eight Treasures and his family pushed four baby strollers into my home.
“Xiao Xiao, I must be cursed!” One Pregnancy Eight Treasures said tearfully to me. “I truly regret it! That woman is too powerful; I lose control whenever I’m around her! She must have some kind of magic!”
Cheng An's Mother sobbed, “We are truly cursed! Ever since we met Su Wanqing, we’ve been nothing but unlucky! Xiao Xiao, One Pregnancy Eight Treasures has always loved you; his heart has never changed!”
One Pregnancy Eight Treasures added, “I know you love me. Once we’re married, you don’t even have to have children…”
Without hesitation, Chu Ming kicked One Pregnancy Eight Treasures away and shouted, “Get lost!”
I walked over to One Pregnancy Eight Treasures and said, “Whether you love me or not doesn’t matter anymore; I have found my true love for this lifetime. You’re right; before meeting my soulmate, all previous relationships were just compromises.”
Taking a deep breath, I coldly told One Pregnancy Eight Treasures, “You were just a compromise.”
One Pregnancy Eight Treasures stood there in shock. I turned around and called out loudly, “Show them out!”
One Pregnancy Eight Treasures and his companions were forcibly escorted out of the villa.
Chu Ming approached me, and I extended my hand. “Where’s the ring?”
Dressed in a black suit, Chu Ming looked spirited and handsome. He knelt down on one knee, pulled out a ring, and smiled as he asked, “Xiao Xiao, will you marry me?”
Blushing, I replied, “I will.”
Thunderous applause erupted around us.
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