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Lan Qingqing never expected that her attempts to appear weak and use cunning would elicit pity from Zong Jin. She believed that all men were the same, that they would soften at the sight of a woman showing vulnerability. After all, when she had seduced Ke Wenjie, she had employed similar tactics.
This template had worked for her countless times without fail. She thought Zong Jin was just like those other men—seemingly gentlemanly and upright, yet ultimately controlled by their baser instincts. All she needed to do was leverage her natural feminine advantages and employ a few tricks to capture his attention.
She had miscalculated, utterly and completely. Not only did Zong Jin not fall for her act, but he also turned the tables on her.
Lan Qingqing couldn’t understand where she had gone wrong. She didn’t see Wu Youyou as an attractive woman, nor could she comprehend why Zong Jin would tolerate someone with Wu Youyou's character.
She was baffled! Confused! Frustrated with herself, she couldn’t vent her anger on Zong Jin, so she tortured herself internally instead.
She didn’t want to leave Zong Group; it was her only chance to climb the social ladder and the strongest, most reputable company in the area. Moreover, having finally gotten to know Zong Jin, how could she let go so easily?
In a moment of desperation, Lan Qingqing blurted out, “I’m pregnant! The company can’t fire me!”
Immediately after saying it, she regretted her impulsiveness. She hadn’t thought through the consequences and had made the most foolish decision to protect her job.
But words once spoken are like water poured out; they cannot be taken back.
Zong Jin was taken aback. He hadn’t expected Lan Qingqing to play such a card. Just moments ago, he had given her five minutes to decide whether to accept ten times the severance pay or resign normally. He thought he had the upper hand, but then Lan Qingqing pulled out this trump card.
Pregnancy and termination are two sensitive issues that should never be juxtaposed in the workplace. Zong Group was large and well-established, known for its humane treatment and fairness. It had built a solid reputation over many years and was widely recognized as one of the best companies for female employees.
No woman at Zong Group had ever been terminated due to pregnancy; it had never happened in the past and wouldn’t happen in the future.
Moreover, if a woman were fired because of pregnancy, it would surely make headlines within fourteen hours and lead to public outrage.
Zong Jin found himself in a dilemma. It wasn’t that he feared Lan Qingqing; rather, he feared the series of repercussions that could arise from her situation. If workplace gossip about Zong Group erupted due to Lan Qingqing’s claim, it could directly impact stock market fluctuations.
The atmosphere in the office grew tense. Lan Qingqing regretted her decision deeply; she knew she was blatantly threatening Zong Jin. Not only did this anger him, but how could she pursue him now that she claimed to be pregnant? How could a pregnant woman aspire to become Mrs. Zong?
Lan Qingqing felt like banging her head against the wall. For the sake of dignity and winning this negotiation, she stood firm before Zong Jin, waiting for him to relent.
She believed that Zong Jin would eventually compromise.
In reality, she truly was pregnant. Just yesterday, after pretending to faint in the break room, she was taken to the hospital where routine blood tests confirmed her condition—a result that surprised even her.
When Ke Wenjie picked her up from the hospital, what she said in the car wasn’t a lie; she casually mentioned being pregnant just to gauge his reaction. His response left her feeling cold and heartbroken, forcing her to backtrack and claim it was just a joke.
She hadn’t thought through how to handle the child growing inside her or how to face her future life or make plans for herself.
She felt utterly unlucky; just as things seemed to be looking up for her, fate dealt another cruel blow as if punishing her with an enormous joke.
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