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Rebirth in the Game: Vowing to Protect My Home
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At the dinner table, my sister-in-law announced something: she was pregnant. My brother was stunned, my mom cried, my dad laughed, and I let out a long sigh of relief; I had finally waited for this day. From this day in my past life, our family fell into a deep abyss.
"Don't worry, I will definitely protect you and the baby in this life; I will never let the tragedy repeat itself." I lowered my gaze to hide the cold light in my eyes, my tone eerily calm.
I picked up my chopsticks and placed a piece of braised pork into my sister-in-law's bowl, wearing an innocent smile. "Sister-in-law, you are now a key protected person. Eat more and strive to give us a big healthy boy!"
My sister-in-law laughed at my words and rolled her eyes at me. "You little rascal, are you just hoping for a son? What if it's a daughter?"
"Daughters are great; daughters are daddy's little cotton-padded jackets!" My dad chimed in with a cheerful laugh. "Boys or girls, it doesn't matter as long as they are healthy!"
The family chatted and laughed together, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. Only my brother remained silent since my sister-in-law announced her pregnancy, his brow furrowed as if he had something on his mind.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" My sister-in-law noticed my brother's unusual demeanor and asked with concern, reaching out to touch his forehead.
My brother subtly shifted away from her hand and forced a smile. "No, it's just that work has been a bit busy lately; the project schedule is tight."
My sister-in-law clearly didn't believe him and wanted to ask more, but my brother picked up his phone, made an excuse to take a call, and left the room.
I noticed that when he reached the door, his body stiffened slightly, and the knuckles of his fingers gripping the phone turned white as if he were trying to suppress some emotion.
"Strange, why do I feel like your brother is acting a bit weird today?" My mom murmured softly.
"Maybe it's just work stress," my dad replied nonchalantly. "Let's not worry about him; we can enjoy our meal."
I set down my chopsticks under the pretense of going to the restroom and quietly followed him out.
I saw my brother standing at the end of the hallway with his back to me; he stood tall but exuded an indescribable sense of loneliness and repression. His hand holding the phone trembled slightly, the screen casting an eerie blue glow that illuminated his stern profile in an unsettling way.
"Brother, what's wrong?" I approached him and asked softly.
He jumped at my voice and turned abruptly; in his panic, he accidentally pressed the phone screen, causing it to drop to the floor with a sharp crack.
I bent down to pick up the phone, and as I glanced at the screen inadvertently, my pupils suddenly constricted. It was a message from "Sumei," simple yet filled with ambiguity: "Have you thought carefully about the child?"
My brother snatched the phone away, stuffed it into his pocket, and in a panic, avoided my gaze. "It's... it's nothing, just a message from a client, they're pushing for a response. I'm heading back to my room," he stammered.
He left in a hurry. I stared at his retreating figure, clenching my fists. Sumei, it’s Sumei again! In my past life, it was because of her that my brother changed drastically, leading to our family's downfall. This time, I would never let her succeed!
I returned to the dining table and pretended nothing was wrong as I continued eating.
My sister-in-law noticed I was back and asked with concern, "What's wrong with your brother? He seems a bit off."
"Maybe it's work-related. The company has a new project launching, and he's under a lot of pressure," I replied casually.
"Ah, men are like that; they only share good news and keep their worries to themselves," my mom sighed. "Your brother has always been this way. He carries everything on his own and never lets us worry about him. Looking back now, I don't know whether to say he's mature or just foolish."
"Mom, don't worry about it. He knows what he's doing," I reassured her. "Besides, with my sister-in-law pregnant now, he needs to pull himself together and take good care of you and the baby."
"That's right, Mom. You can rest easy; I'll take good care of myself and the baby," my sister-in-law said, rubbing her belly with a beaming smile.
Seeing her happy expression stirred mixed feelings within me. In my past life, she was just like this, eagerly awaiting the arrival of her child without knowing that a storm was about to destroy all her happiness.
After dinner, I used the excuse of taking a walk to go outside and find Uncle Wang.
Uncle Wang was sitting at his doorstep, sipping tea while chatting with a neighbor.
"Uncle Wang, are you busy?" I approached him with a smile.
"Oh, it's Xiaofeng! Come on in, have a seat," Uncle Wang warmly invited me to sit down and poured me a cup of tea. "What brings you here?"
I took the teacup and casually asked, "Uncle Wang, any news lately?"
Uncle Wang was the neighborhood gossip; he knew everything happening in the area.
He took a sip of tea and leaned closer with a mysterious air, lowering his voice. "Xiaofeng, have you heard? A private clinic opened up near our neighborhood recently. They say the doctors there are incredible; they can treat all sorts of difficult ailments!"
I felt intrigued and asked nonchalantly, "Really? That's impressive! Do you know anything about the background of this clinic?"
Uncle Wang shook his head. "I don't know much about that, but I heard the owner is a woman who's quite wealthy and generous. Just a few days ago, she donated some money to our community!"
I sneered inwardly. Sumei, you really can't keep your composure; you've revealed yourself so quickly.
"Thanks for the info, Uncle Wang. I appreciate it," I said as I set down the teacup and stood up to leave.
Uncle Wang, not understanding the situation, still warmly saw me off, saying, "Xiaofeng, take care and come by often."
I waved goodbye to Uncle Wang and turned to leave.
Once I got home, I immediately opened my computer to investigate the background of that private clinic.
As expected, the clinic was funded by Sumei, and the person in charge was the same doctor who had helped Sumei forge a pregnancy certificate in my previous life.
A cold glint flashed in my eyes. Sumei, since you're in such a hurry, I'll play along with you!
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