She Came From Hell (GL) - Chapter 22

“I told you it’s impossible. Even if you beg me, it won’t work. I’m not a goddess, nor a saint. I’m just a woman, a mother. As a woman, I can’t accept a child born from a mistress living under my roof. As a mother, I can’t accept an illegitimate child entering my home and competing with my daughter for a father’s love that rightfully belongs to her.”

Mrs. Qi was actually being quite reasonable. Her words and actions reflected the dignity expected of a lady from a wealthy family.

Shen Yilan, who was enjoying the drama, didn’t notice that Fu Yinxuan had gone to the bathroom. Zhou Yahuan and Zheng Qi had also returned to their seats to continue playing the game.

Fu Yinxuan wasn’t worried about Shen Yilan causing trouble because he knew she wasn’t really a child in the traditional sense. He could tell she was simply enjoying the drama, and he didn’t want to disturb her fun.

“Madam, I really didn’t have a choice but to seek Mr. Qi’s help. Please, I’m begging you,” the woman said again, speaking in a humble tone.

Mr. Qi didn’t respond. His attitude was clear—he wasn’t accepting this illegitimate child, nor would he allow the child to enter their family. When his wife got pregnant, he had been drugged while socializing, which led to him sleeping with this woman.

Afterward, when he became sober, he gave her a sum of money, advised her to take the morning-after pill, and made it clear they would have no further connections. At the time, the woman agreed to follow his advice, but unexpectedly, she tricked him.

“Mom, don’t cry. I don’t want to live with them. Don’t leave me, okay?”

The boy cried too. He knew his mother was very sick, and from their earlier conversation, he had figured out that this man was his father, and his birth wasn’t exactly something to be proud of.

“Don’t speak. I’m doing this for your own good,” the woman cried as she scolded him.

Shen Yilan, feeling a bit bored, yawned. When she saw Fu Yinxuan returning from the bathroom, she followed him back to her seat.

What a boring, melodramatic scene—truly living up to the saying that novels are based on real life.

But then Shen Yilan noticed something more interesting. She saw Fu Jingsheng, who should have been at the office, walking into the western restaurant with a woman.

Well, what a coincidence, wasn’t it?

Shen Yilan watched as they sat at a table not far from the door. The woman was dressed sharply, giving off the vibe of a career-oriented woman, exuding both elegance and confidence. But the look in her eyes told Shen Yilan that this woman liked Fu Jingsheng.

Shen Yilan curled her lips. It seemed Fu Jingsheng had a lot of admirers. But why, in her past life, did he remain unmarried? There hadn’t even been any rumors about him.

“Brother, I see Dad,” Shen Yilan said. After calling him “Dad” for the first time that morning, she just kept calling him that. After all, she couldn’t start calling him “Uncle” after saying “Dad” once, could she?

Fu Yinxuan, Zhou Yahuan, and Zheng Qi followed Shen Yilan’s gaze and saw Fu Jingsheng sitting with a woman.

“Uncle is finally getting his act together?” Zhou Yahuan said, surprised.

“Yinxuan, your dad isn’t seriously looking to find you guys a new mom, is he?” Zheng Qi said, enjoying the drama.

Fu Yinxuan didn’t respond. He recognized the woman—she was the eldest daughter of the Lu family and the vice president of the Lu Group. She was a career woman with a sharp business mind.