Chapter 598: 598
Staring at the changing expression on Ning Shuqian’s face, Wen Xinya said with a smirk, “Aunt Ning, you must be careful . You’re carrying the Wen Family’s flesh and blood . Should anything happen to you, the consequences would be dire . ”
She had emphasized the words “dire” and “consequences” while staring at Ning Shuqian mysteriously .
“Thanks for helping me and saving me from the fall,” Ning Shuqian said, seething with anger . She had an ominous feeling after seeing the mysterious smile on Wen Xinya’s face .
What is Wen Xinya trying to do?
She suddenly realized that that question had been replaying in her head .
Wen Xinya stared at the look of terror on Ning Shuqian’s face and said smilingly, “Aunt Ning, you don’t have to thank me . I was just worried that I’d be implicated if something were to happen to you . ”
Ning Shuqian grimaced . She was suddenly reminded of what happened during the Wen Corporation annual gala, and that Wen Xinya was merely trying to spite her . “Good that you know . So, from now on, you must pray that I’ll be alright and deliver the Wen Family’s flesh and blood safely . ”
She intentionally tried to mimic Wen Xinya’s tone and emphasized the words “flesh and blood” . Be in the past or now, biological children meant a lot to wealthy families and carrying on the family’s bloodline would meant that the family business would be carried on . In the upper-class society, the family business would be succeeded by the eldest son or grandson, so long as he was not a wastrel .
Wen Xinya chuckled and said sneeringly, “Aunt Ning… you didn’t graduate from secondary school, did you? Fortunately, I’m the only one who heard this . If others hear you, they’re going to laugh at you . I’ll help you define flesh and blood in layman’s terms . ”
Ning Shuqian grimaced, wishing she could rip her mouth apart . She had dropped out of school when she was in form three because she had gotten pregnant with Ning Yuya .
Wen Xinya said calmly, “My mother is my father’s lawful wife . Only the children that she gives birth to can be considered as the flesh and blood of the Wen Family . You’re just my stepmother, and in ancient times, second wives are considered to be concubines . The children of concubines will never be the rightful children of the family . You… don’t have the right to claim that your child is the successor . ”
Ning Shuqian almost spat on her face . Such rules and traditions no longer existed in today’s society and even illegitimate children could become successors . Hence, Wen Xinya’s words seemed a little redundant .
Wen Xinya smiled and said, “Besides, Aunt Ning, you’re being too quick to speak . Everything is confirmed only if you can give birth to the child . I’m afraid you might not even be able to do so . ”
Ning Shuqian looked up and glowered at her . “What do you mean? Are you cursing me?”
Wen Xinya’s rosy lips curled into a cold smirk and she said, “Aunt Ning, let’s not beat around the bush . Actually, I’ve long known that you’re faking your pregnancy . You can’t conceive at all, let alone give birth to the Wen Family’s flesh and blood . ”
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Enough with the acting . It’s time to get straight to the point .
Ning Shuqian’s eyes widened in shock and she said, “Wen Xinya! Don’t spout any nonsense and accuse me . During the Wen Corporation annual gala, you took my pulse and verified that I was pregnant . Everyone in the circle knows about it . Besides… the doctors at the hospital have also confirmed that I’m pregnant . So has Master Luo Le . Since you said that I’m not pregnant, show me the evidence . ”
Ning Shuqian’s heart palpitated and ricocheted against her chest as she wondered what Wen Xinya was getting up to .
Wen Xinya smirked at Ning Shuqian, noticing each and every tinge of anxiety in her eyes . “Aunt Ning, I’m not the police . I won’t gather evidence for every single matter . If you’ve decided to use your pregnancy as your trump card, you’ve made the wrong move . ”
“Wen Xinya, what… exactly are you trying to do?” Ning Shuqian questioned, her eyelids twitching vigorously . She instinctively took a step back and stared at Wen Xinya .
Wen Xinya looked at her in contempt . “You used your pregnancy to stir trouble in the Wen Family, but you’re actually just a clown to me . ”
Her expression was extremely calm and she sneered at Ning Shuqian, whose eyes widened menacingly .
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Wen Xinya could not be bothered by the resentment in her eyes . Her thin lips curled up, yet she looked extremely cold . “I only allowed you to plot against me again and again because… I was waiting for the right time to let you have a taste of your own medicine . ”
Wen Xinya spoke with her eyes wide open, appearing extremely oppressive and terrifying . Taken aback by the look in her eyes, Ning Shuqian took a step back and knocked against the lamppost, causing her to feel an excruciating pain . “Wen Xinya, what are you trying to do?”
Wen Xinya smirked and answered aloofly, “What can I possibly do? Aunt Ning, you used me to announce your pregnancy during the gala last year and caused me to be embarrassed . You even landed me in hot soup . I’m just trying to let you have a taste of your own medicine now and pay you back in your own coin . ”
Wen Xinya’s words sent Ning Shuqian into a state of panic and she instinctively tried to flee .
Before she could even move away, Wen Xinya’s icy cold voice sounded . “Aunt Ning, since you said that I caused you to fall down, I shall make it come true today . How does that sound?”
Wen Xinya pushed Ning Shuqian with all her might before the latter could even react .
Her heart began palpitating and she was consumed by a sudden wave of terror and panic . She felt the heel of her stiletto quiver, after which she stumbled forward and fell onto the ground…
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She was overwhelmed with an unbearable pain .
Staring at Ning Shuqian who was lying on the ground with a grimace on her face, Wen Xinya sneered . “Aunt Ning, don’t wear such high stilettos ever again . You’ll fall easily . ”
Si Yiyan had previously reminded her to focus on the coming-of-age ceremony . In fact, he was also indirectly telling her that the best way to attack Ning Shuqian was to pay her back in her own coin . Thus, her coming-of-age ceremony was the best time to do so .
Si Yiyan’s words managed to help her solve her problem . Clearly, he was incredibly intelligent .
After hearing her reminder, Ning Shuqian suddenly realized that there was a sharp pain in her ankle, causing her to turn as pale as a sheet . She glared at Wen Xinya in exasperation, as if she was out to devour her .
Wen Xinya smiled coldly, as beautiful as a blooming flower . Appearing rather threatening, she quipped . “Aunt Ning… the game has only just begun . ”
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