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Ke Wenjie and Hua Rongxiao met at Hua Rongxiao's house, and their encounter was like dry tinder meeting fire, impossible to resist. After their passionate union, Hua Rongxiao, dressed in a sheer red nightgown, went to the kitchen to fetch a glass of ice water.
Ke Wenjie followed her closely, expressing concern. "Didn’t I tell you to drink less ice water?" He took the glass from her hand and filled it with warm water instead.
Hua Rongxiao stood by, watching him with a smile that grew fonder by the moment. The more she looked at him, the more she felt a sense of affection and indulgence. "You're still as thoughtful as ever. This thoughtfulness belongs only to me."
She stepped in front of Ke Wenjie, wrapping her arms around his neck, her voice soft and teasing. "Come on, tell me, why were you so desperate on the phone just now?"
At that moment, Ke Wenjie found it difficult to speak. In the heat of emotion earlier, he had even mentioned suicidal thoughts. Now that they had shared such intimacy, he didn’t feel as angry anymore. He lowered his head, his expression conflicted and troubled. "I was impulsive earlier."
Hua Rongxiao gently kissed his lips and said, "You have to tell me; I can't just watch you suffer."
After a moment of contemplation, Ke Wenjie finally spoke up. "Lan Qingqing is asking me for three million to terminate her pregnancy. I want to keep that child."
Hua Rongxiao frowned slightly and turned away, holding the glass of water as if testing the waters. "You still can’t let go of Lan Qingqing?"
Ke Wenjie immediately retorted, "No way! Am I still hung up on her? I want to kill her! It’s not her I care about; it’s the life inside her. That’s still a life! If she goes behind my back and gets rid of it, there’s nothing I can do about it. But now she has put the decision in my hands. If I don’t give her the money, it’s like sending that child to its death. That’s my flesh and blood! Do you think I can be so heartless?"
He wore a sorrowful expression, making it seem like he was particularly passive and put-upon.
Seeing Ke Wenjie in such pain made Hua Rongxiao feel a pang of sympathy. "Are you truly not reluctant to part with Lan Qingqing? Is it just pity for the child? Do you really want that child so badly?"
Ke Wenjie looked earnestly into Hua Rongxiao's eyes. "I pity that hard-won little life. Even if it weren’t Lan Qingqing’s child, I would feel the same way. Besides, I love children, but you’re unwilling to bear one for me. Didn’t you say you would never have children in this lifetime?"
Hua Rongxiao thought for a moment; Ke Wenjie had a point. She wouldn’t bear children for any man; she didn’t need to rely on a child to gain status.
Lost in thought, Hua Rongxiao pondered.
Ke Wenjie secretly observed her state of mind. He had intentionally made those statements earlier—sounding noble and selfless—when in reality he just wanted to secure his own lineage. He didn’t have three million on hand but believed that since Hua Rongxiao liked him, she would be willing to help him out.
Finally, Hua Rongxiao responded, "I can help you with that three million. But Lan Qingqing is clearly trying to threaten you. My concern is that after you give her the money, she might turn against you and use that money for herself while also terminating the pregnancy."
Ke Wenjie replied confidently, "I’ve thought this through. If I do give her three million, I’ll break it down into monthly payments of one hundred thousand over six months until she gives birth. On the day of delivery, I'll transfer the remaining amount because after the baby is born, there will be expenses for nursing."
Hua Rongxiao raised an eyebrow. "Looks like you've got everything planned out."
"I care about that child," Ke Wenjie insisted earnestly.
Hua Rongxiao said, "I'll cover your expenses, but you have to promise me that you'll stay by my side honestly from now on. No more playing games with me."
She leaned against Ke Wenjie’s chest, her voice sticky as she continued, "You know I like you. I've liked you since your freshman year, and I still do. I can give you many things, but I have one request: you must not betray me."
Ke Wenjie replied earnestly, "I won't betray you. Right now, besides you, I have nowhere else to go."
Hua Rongxiao suddenly burst into laughter and walked barefoot toward the living room. "See? You can't spoil a man too much. He needs to feel some hardship before he can turn over a new leaf. Being a son-in-law isn't that easy! The outside world can be quite cruel!"
Ke Wenjie followed her, puzzled. "What about your marriage? You never told me you married a sixty-year-old man. Do you really like older men? Or is it just for the money?"
Hua Rongxiao turned back, feigning ignorance. "Of course it's for money and status. What do I like about a sixty-year-old man?"
She winked at Ke Wenjie playfully. "That old man won't live much longer. Our future will only get better."
After Hua Rongxiao went to the bathroom to take a shower, Ke Wenjie stood frozen in place, reflecting on her decisiveness and ruthlessness.
This was probably the difference between him and Hua Rongxiao—he wasn't ruthless enough, not cunning enough to do whatever it took to achieve his goals.
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