The Cannon Fodder Alpha Who Made the Heroine Pregnant - Chapter 61

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Sang Xia’s words echoed in Chu Zhao’s mind.

Has she fallen for Zhou Lan?

Thinking carefully, she wasn’t someone who would meddle in others’ affairs, let alone when there was still conflict between her and Zhou Lan.

Zhou Lan helped her again and again because she liked her. Then what about her helping Zhou Lan repeatedly? It couldn’t just be meddling, could it?

She had always been decisive in handling matters. Previously, she just didn’t want to think about it deeply, or perhaps didn’t dare to.

She deeply loathed the person who had violated her, which made her even more disgusted with the idea of liking Zhou Lan.

So she had also been avoiding her own feelings, using actions that constantly hurt the other party to cover up her own growing affection.

To hurt the other party even more, she even said the child wasn’t Zhou Lan’s.

At the same time, she constantly used work to numb herself, proving she was still rational.

Now that she knew Zhou Lan was not the same person at all—as the one she detested, her liking seemed to spiral out of control.

Having her thoughts exposed by Sang Xia, Chu Zhao was somewhat reluctant to admit it, or rather, reluctant to admit it in front of others.

She changed the subject and asked, “The other day you said Sang Yu isn’t a bl00d descendant of the Sang family. What’s the specific situation?”

Within the Sang family, many people wanted Sang Xia gone. But as long as Sang Yu was on her side, her life was manageable.

Initially, Zhou Lan’s advice to Sang Xia was very effective: be close to Sang Yu without keeping secrets, allowing their relationship to gradually warm up, appearing to outsiders as sisters with a good relationship.

A younger sister who didn’t fight for the family fortune and was considered brainless, Sang Yu could tolerate that.

As long as Sang Yu protected her, Sang Xia would be fine.

But some time ago, it was suddenly exposed that Sang Yu was not a Sang by bl00d.

Mentioning this, Sang Xia’s face fell: “You know what? Sang Yu’s mother was already pregnant before marrying into the Sang family.”

“Sang Yu shares no bl00d relation with my father.”

Some in the Sang family questioned Sang Yu’s relationship with Sang Qinzheng, Sang Xia’s father and the family head.

Sang Qinzheng was the family head, but the Sang family patriarch (Grandfather Sang) was still around. Someone, using some method, persuaded the patriarch to insist on a paternity test between them.

In the end, there was no choice. Sang Qinzheng revealed the truth that Sang Yu was not his biological child.

Consequently, Sang Yu lost her inheritance rights, and the patriarch ordered Sang Qinzheng to immediately take a new wife.

After much selection, Sang Qinzheng chose Sang Xia’s mother. It wasn’t about true love; it was simply because Sang Xia’s mother looked the most like Sang Yu’s mother.

Sang Xia said speechlessly, “I never imagined it would actually be a replacement love story”.

“No wonder my mom suddenly moved up. It’s obvious my dad couldn’t handle the patriarch and just grabbed her as a shield.”

So the competition for the Sang heir became even fiercer. No matter how excellent Sang Yu was, not being of Sang bl00d meant the family would never allow her to inherit.

However, Chu Zhao had a question: “How did you find out about all this?”

Sang Xia was taken aback: “My mom told me.”

“Then who told your mom?”

Initially, Sang Xia’s mother saw Sang Yu as her biggest rival. She probably didn’t know beforehand. So how did Sang Xia’s mother find out?

Sang Xia suddenly sat up straight, as if realizing something: “You mean… someone intentionally let my mom know?”

“Otherwise, why would your mom know something the Sang family kept so tightly under wraps?”

Sang Xia and her mother had just entered the Sang family not long ago, with no foundation. It would be very difficult for them to uncover such a secret unless someone deliberately informed them.

Whoever wants them to know probably wanted them to use this information for something.

Sang Xia suddenly remembered: “My mom thought only she knew and wanted to expose it. Luckily, I stopped her. Upon closer investigation, it turned out the whole Sang family already knew.”

If not for that, Sang Yu wouldn’t have lost her heir status.

The other party wanted them to use this information, clearly pushing the mother and daughter into the fire.

Not only that, the affection and trust she and Sang Yu had painstakingly built would also collapse because of this.

The person behind this was certainly meticulous and scheming.

What Sang Xia could figure out, Chu Zhao naturally could too.

Those who wanted Sang Xia to make a fool of herself were none other than members of the Sang family—the children of Sang Qinzheng’s brothers, none of whom were easy to deal with.

Seeing Sang Xia being treated unfairly everywhere in the Sang family, of course Chu Zhao felt heartache.

Wait, Zhou Lan said their world was actually a novel. If true, then Zhou Lan, having read the novel and possessing god’s perspective, must know many things.

“Xiaxia, go call Zhou Lan in.”

Sang Xia wasn’t very willing: “Call her for what?”

“Be good, listen. Have you forgotten? If it weren’t for her idea, could your relationship with Sang Yu be this harmonious? Without Sang Yu’s protection, your life in the Sang family would be hard.”

Sang Xia listened to Zhou Lan’s advice and handled her relationship with Sang Yu well. Sang Yu helped her avoid many open and hidden attacks. Ultimately, it was all thanks to Zhou Lan’s ideas. She really should thank Zhou Lan.

Chu Zhao’s point was valid, but her best friend’s attitude towards Zhou Lan had clearly changed.

Although she felt no one was good enough for her best friend, as long as her best friend liked someone, she could try to get along well with that person.

“Fine, I’ll go call her.”

As Sang Xia was about to leave, Chu Zhao pulled her back and pointed to her own abdomen: “Don’t let it slip.”

“Why not tell her? As the other mother, she has the responsibility to share the burden and raise this child with you.”

The child belongs to both parties, not just one person. Why should one bear everything alone?

Chu Zhao stopped Sang Xia from continuing: “She’s a responsible person. I actively concealed it. It’s not her fault.”

Sang Xia shook her head: “I really don’t understand you two.”

“Zhou Lan’s attitude towards you, your attitude towards Zhou Lan… it’s all so strange.”

As Chu Zhao’s best friend, Sang Xia had some understanding of Zhou Lan and knew about eighty percent of what happened between them.

Zhou Lan has changed a lot recently. If she had been like this from the start, Sang Xia wouldn’t have constantly targeted her.

As for Chu Zhao, her own best friend… her feelings towards Zhou Lan had changed from disgust to… this unadmitted liking.

These two seemed stuck in a knot that can’t be undone. They either needed to cut the Gordian knot quickly or slowly unravel it.

Based on her understanding of her best friend, a typical tsundere, getting her to take the initiative was harder than climbing to heaven.

As for Zhou Lan, she didn’t know her well, but given how things had developed, it seemed Zhou Lan wasn’t the quick-cutting type either.

Perhaps they could only slowly untie the knot. What problems might arise during the process was anyone’s guess.

Sang Xia sighed: “It’s so hard. I have a bunch of messy things in the Sang family, and you have a pile of issues here. How can life be so difficult for us?”

Listening to her friend’s complaints, Chu Zhao smiled: “Alright, alright, hurry up and go.”

Which adult didn’t have difficulties? Even though her own childhood had been very tough too.

Sang Xia walked out of the hospital room, thinking it would take a while to find Zhou Lan. To her surprise, she was sitting on a chair in the ward area, her back straight, eyes fixed on the news playing on the TV screen, looking very well-behaved.

Sang Xia stood still, crossing her arms. This person… didn’t seem anything like the rumored trash.

Besides hearing Zhou Lan was trash, later occasional contacts, and what she heard about Zhou Lan from her best friend, all differed from the rumors.

Sang Xia sometimes wondered, could the rumors be wrong?

Forget it, why overthink? Let bygones be bygones. Zhou Lan’s actions from now on were what mattered.

Otherwise, if the two got together, she would be the first to object.

“Your friend’s partner is really good,” a nurse passing by her said.

Sang Xia turned her head:“How so?”

….

The nurse chatted with Sang Xia for a while before leaving to attend to her duties.

Sang Xia walked over to Zhou Lan: “Chu Zhao wants you to go in.”

Hearing Chu Zhao’s name, Zhou Lan immediately looked up: “Calling me?” A simple, clear, almost foolishly naive look in her eyes made Sang Xia pause.

“Mhm, calling you.” Zhou Lan had just been spacing out, suddenly startled awake, her brain slow to process. Confirming it was Chu Zhao calling her, she hurriedly stood up and walked into the hospital room.

Sang Xia followed behind, watching her back, and suddenly called out: “Zhou Lan.”

“Hmm?” Zhou Lan stopped and turned around.

“Sorry for my attitude earlier.”

The apology surprised her: “Ah? It’s fine.”

“Go inside.”

Sang Xia had heard from the nurse about Zhou Lan’s behavior since arriving at the hospital. The nurse commented it was the first time they’d seen an Alpha so good to their wife; usually, few Alphas even accompanied their wives, let alone one like Zhou Lan who was busy helping everywhere, inquiring solicitously, and not missing a single detail.

The nurse had no reason to lie. So her earlier attitude truly shouldn’t have been.

Zhou Lan didn’t care about others’ opinions of her, but Sang Xia was Chu Zhao’s best friend.

To Chu Zhao, there were only a few important people: number one was definitely Chu’s mom, number two was Sang Xia. They were like family to each other.

Liking someone, of course you want approval from their family.

Zhou Lan’s gloomy mood improved slightly.

Entering the room and seeing Chu Zhao reclining on the bed, she showed a small smile: “You wanted to see me?”

“Mhm.”Chu Zhao nodded. “There’s something I need to trouble you with.”

Zhou Lan tilted her head slightly: “Go ahead.” Her eyes were bright, seemingly happy that Chu Zhao needed her.

Chu Zhao pursed her lips, somewhat finding Zhou Lan cute. Then Sang Xia came in, reminding her of the business at hand. She composed her expression and said, “Can you tell us about the Sang family?”

“Zhou Lan knows the Sang family well?” Sang Xia exclaimed, surprised that Chu Zhao would ask Zhou Lan about Sang family matters.

Zhou Lan was also surprised. She hadn’t expected Chu Zhao to accept so quickly the fact that she was a transmigrator who had read the novel, and accurately seized upon the point that she would know some hidden information.

She didn’t mind sharing the plot she remembered with Chu Zhao. Being able to help Chu Zhao was good, of course.

Chu Zhao glanced at Sang Xia, signaling her to be quiet.

Zhou Lan’s knowledge of the Sang family was also quite limited, so she said, “As long as Sang Xia maintains a good relationship with Sang Yu in the Sang family, she doesn’t need to worry much.”

Hearing this, Sang Xia grew anxious: “But Sang Yu confessed to me!”

Huh??? Zhou Lan and Chu Zhao looked at each other, seeing the same message in each other’s eyes. Weren’t they sisters? Confession???

Oh, right, they aren’t bl00d-related. Confirming this, both turned their gaze to Sang Xia, then exchanged amused looks.

Since when were they so in sync? With just one glance, they knew what the other was thinking, without needing to hear their inner thoughts.