Chapter 1547 - 1542: The Secret Contest Between Qin Xianglan and Mrs. Jin (Part 13)

"Don’t cry! What on earth happened? Tell me, and I’ll stand up for you!" Mu Dade gently comforted Qin Xianglan.

Qin Xianglan sniffled a couple of times before speaking, "I was there when Aunt Mu hit Sister Jin today, but I couldn’t stop it!

I just learned from Sister Lin about how badly Sister Jin was beaten, and I’m feeling terrible about it.

I should have stopped the old lady then, and Sister Jin wouldn’t be... wouldn’t be like this now."

After hearing Qin Xianglan’s words, Mu Dade inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.

He said, "I thought it was something serious, but it was just this. Don’t overthink it.

This matter has nothing to do with you. If you had tried to intervene, my mom would have beaten you too."

Mu Dade understood his mother’s temperament. This woman, besides using violence, the more you try to reason with her, the angrier she gets.

She has no self-control at all!

Once she loses her temper, she doesn’t care who she’s dealing with.

Seeing Qin Xianglan still looking like she was about to cry pitifully, Mu Dade added, "Actually, this incident might not be a bad thing!

At least, after the New Year, my dad and mom will be going back to the countryside."

Mu Dade’s words made Qin Xianglan exclaim in surprise, "What, you said Uncle Mu and Aunt Mu are leaving the county for the countryside, is that true?"

"Of course, with this beating, Mrs. Jin’s suffering is worth it. You know what it’s like having my mom around!

Not only is it constant chaos, but my mom is always causing trouble for this and that!"

Qin Xianglan nodded, appearing very understanding.

"Dade, I have good news to tell you."

"Go ahead! I’m listening!"

"I’m having your child. I went to the clinic in the afternoon and the doctor told me!"

"You... you’re really pregnant? You’re not joking with me, right?" Mu Dade was extremely uneasy.

Usually a straightforward talker, he was unexpectedly stuttering now.

Deep down, Mu Dade felt this child came at a really bad time.

Not only would it ruin his relationship with Qin Xianglan, but it could also ruin him.

Seeing Mu Dade’s attitude, Qin Xianglan knew he didn’t want this child. She was a little unhappy, but her face remained calm and pleasant.

"Brother Dade, I know you’re worried about our affair being discovered, especially now that Sister Jin has been beaten like this!

I used to think of not keeping this child, but the doctor told me this one is definitely a son.

You always said you wanted a son to carry on the family line, right? I can give you one, Brother Dade, what do you think?"

"You’re saying... it’s a son? Are you sure?" Mu Dade muttered, lightly asking.

Mu Dade’s sudden change in attitude made Qin Xianglan understand she still had a chance.

"Yes! That doctor specializes in telling whether it’s a boy or a girl. He has never been wrong, and he said I’m definitely having a big chubby boy.

He also said his arrival would bring huge wealth for his father, so I must keep him!"

Qin Xianglan’s words, half-true and half-false, were fully believed by Mu Dade.

He recalled Mrs. Jin’s dream, that Mu Dade would have a son.

Who said Mu Dade wouldn’t have someone to carry on the family line in this life?

Ruan Xiao Jiao’s child is his, Qin Xianglan’s child is his too, and both are boys.

Heaven has been kind to him, gifting him two sons at once.

"Xianglan, come, I’ll help you to the bed to rest! You shouldn’t go out to work anymore, take care of your pregnancy!

Tomorrow I’ll get you a maid to attend you, and arrange your meals three times a day. As for the Old Mu Family, just don’t go there, being around that mess every day affects your mood.

If it affects my son, it would be a huge loss!" Mu Dade rambled on with a list of precautions.

Qin Xianglan knew she had made the right bet this time.

However, thinking about how this man wanted to get rid of her child before, Qin Xianglan felt frustrated.

But Qin Xianglan could endure, she remained composed and even more gentle to Mu Dade than before.

As it was nearing dinner time, Mu Dade, worried about Qin Xianglan’s baby being hungry, got up and said, "Xianglan, I’ll go buy us dinner, what do you feel like eating? Just tell me!"

Qin Xianglan shook her head, "No need to trouble yourself, even a simple bowl of congee is fine as long as Brother Dade is with me and I’m happy!"

Hearing Qin Xianglan’s words, Mu Dade felt delighted in his heart, and a smile surfaced on his face.

"I’ll go buy the food!"

About half an hour later, Mu Dade returned with a food box in hand.

Qin Xianglan recognized that food box—it belonged to the best restaurant in the county, Jiu Si Xuan.

Where did Mu Dade buy the food?

Qin Xianglan wasn’t a naive girl. Having been trafficked and spent two years with the traffickers, she had long learned to read people.

Before, she thought Mu Dade treated her well, but now, thinking back, compared to having a son, Mu Dade’s treatment wasn’t really great.

The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable Qin Xianglan felt inside.

She wasn’t happy with this meal, even though Mu Dade kept encouraging her to eat more, she knew it was all because of the child.

Mu Dade never really cared for her, Qin Xianglan.

In that case, he can’t blame her for being unkind!

After dinner, Qin Xianglan firmly held on to Mu Dade, not letting him leave.

"Brother Dade, I’m scared... It’s the first night since I found out I’m having a son. Can you stay with me?" Qin Xianglan pouted at Mu Dade, her voice soft and sweet.

Logically speaking, Mu Dade should have stayed, but with Mrs. Jin lying at home, if he didn’t return...

Qin Xianglan saw Mu Dade’s hesitation, but she didn’t want to be the understanding woman today.

After all, sooner or later, there would be a showdown with Mrs. Jin.

This time, by keeping Mu Dade occupied, this incident alone would be enough to infuriate Mrs. Jin in the future once things came to a head.

"Brother Dade, didn’t you say you’d be good to me and our son? It’s just the beginning and you can’t take it? Then why keep him? I’ll get rid of him tomorrow!" Qin Xianglan declared, diving into the covers and sobbing.

With Mu Dade’s son, there was no way he would let her do anything foolish.

"Alright, don’t cry, I won’t leave, I’m staying, okay?" Mu Dade said.

Under the covers, the corner of Qin Xianglan’s mouth lifted into a sly smile.

This is how it should be, if she lost so easily to that old witch, could Qin Xianglan still thrive?

Qin Xianglan emerged from under the covers, her eyes watery as she looked at Mu Dade, "What about Sister Jin? Why don’t you go back? I... I..."

"Silly girl, it’s okay, she’s unconscious and knows nothing. Besides, her two daughters are taking care of her. Tonight, I’ll just enjoy spending time with our son... and you!"