Mr. Tycoon Is Actually the Father of My Child!
Chapter 280: Why Don’t You Tell Me the Truth

Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Why Don’t You Tell Me the Truth

The two brothers returned from the restroom, and the dishes were also being served one after another.

Lin Qian sipped her water, cradling the cup in her hands and feeling the warmth against the cup’s sides, somewhat preoccupied.

Her gaze swept toward Xu Xinyi, who was ladling soup for everyone across from her, and Lin Qian’s grip on the cup tightened.

Zirui had said that when he returned to Chu Yelin’s home, it was the weird old man from the valley who had taken him away.

And since Chu Yelin called the weird old man "Teacher," it showed there was some connection between the two.

And Xu Xinyi—her grandfather knew the weird old man, so could she be unacquainted with Chu Yelin?

No!

The two of them must know each other!

So, four years ago, when Xu Xinyi had helped with her childbirth, was it a coincidence or had Chu Yelin entrusted her with the task?

Could it be a coincidence?

How could there be so many coincidences?

Therefore, if it wasn’t a coincidence, did Xu Xinyi know that her child was taken away by Chu Yelin?

Yet all these years, she’d kept silent, hiding the truth, allowing the mother and child to be separated.

And she’d been grateful to her as if she were her lifesaver!

Lin Qian’s emotions surged, and she bit her lip hard.

"Lin Qian, Lin Qian?"

Chu Yelin’s voice rang in her ear, pulling Lin Qian back to reality as she looked up at him.

Chu Yelin, noting Lin Qian’s somewhat unpleasant complexion, gave a slight smile, "What are you thinking about? I called you several times, and you didn’t respond."

Lin Qian looked at him steadily and after a moment, she put down her chopsticks and said to Xu Xinyi, "Doctor Xu, join me to the restroom."

She couldn’t stand it anymore; she wanted to ask Xu Xinyi in person—did she know anything about the events of four years ago?

Xu Xinyi was startled for a moment, glancing at Chu Yelin on the side, and when she met his deep gaze, she pursed her lips and followed Lin Qian out.

Chu Yelin leaned lazily against the back of his chair, lifting his well-defined hand to bring the cup of water to his lips.

Had she finally sensed something was off?

Let her ask!

At worst, blame it on Xu Xinyi for keeping the secret for four years, causing the separation of mother and child.

Chu Ziyang, sitting across from Chu Yelin, watched the two women leave and furrowed his brows lightly, "Dad, are you and Mrs. Xu hiding something from Mom?"

Hearing this, Chu Yelin paused in his drink, glancing at the little fellow across from him, neither confirming nor denying.

The little guy was quite perceptive!

Chu Ziyang pursed his lips, "Dad, I know Mrs. Xu likes you, but you... you wouldn’t be together with Mrs. Xu, right?"

His dad was already not in his mom’s good graces; he didn’t want to add misunderstanding to misunderstanding.

Chu Yelin set the water cup down, looked at the two brothers across from him, and served them some dishes, "Rest assured, I’m only interested in starting a family with your mom and watching you two brothers grow up."

That kind of future seemed quite nice, too.

"Mmm, then Dad, you have to work hard to bring Mom home soon."

Chu Ziyang, having received Chu Yelin’s assurance, encouraged him with satisfaction.

Next to him, Lin Zirui silently ate the vegetables in his bowl, and hearing the conversation between the two, he felt a surprise stirring within him.

Mrs. Xu likes Dad?

What exactly was going on?

Outside, Lin Qian walked to a deserted place and pulled Xu Xinyi to a stop, looking at her intently.

Xu Xinyi looked back at Lin Qian and asked with a light smile, "What’s wrong? Is something the matter?"

Still pretending?

So nonchalant!

Lin Qian pursed her lips and asked bluntly, "Doctor Xu, tell me the truth, did you and Chu Yelin know each other a long time ago? When you helped me deliver my child four years ago, was it under his instigation?"

Upon hearing this, the smile on Xu Xinyi’s face slightly faded.

She raised her hand, tucking her elegant hair behind her ear, and looked at Lin Qian with a faint smile, "Have you figured it out? Yes, I knew him, and four years ago, to ensure the safety of his progeny, he asked me to personally deliver your child."

As expected, they did know each other!

Lin Qian’s chest heaved with emotion as she looked at Xu Xinyi, her face filled with disappointment.

"Why? Why didn’t you tell me the truth? You knew I’ve been looking for my other two children all this time, how could you remain indifferent?"

She had always been grateful to her, but it turned out she was just Chu Yelin’s accomplice!

Truly disappointing!

Seeing the disappointed expression on Lin Qian’s face, a flash of guilt crossed Xu Xinyi’s eyes.

Then, her expression remained as calm as before.

"Why tell you? Lin Qian, think about your situation back then. You were a university student not even twenty, who had just given birth to triplets. Other than a gambler father, you had no family. How did you plan to raise three children? By begging? Or, did you plan to stay with the children’s biological father for the sake of the children?"

Xu Xinyi paused, looking at Lin Qian’s pale face, and continued, "Lin Qian, let me tell you the truth. The person I like is Chu Yelin, but he doesn’t like me. He obtained the heirs he wanted in this manner, I respect his decision, but I couldn’t let you go to him because of the children, so that’s why I chose to hide the truth."

I’m sorry, please forgive my selfishness.

To help him, she had chosen to tell Lin Qian half-truths.

Lin Qian looked at Xu Xinyi, her lips tightly pressed, her fists clenched.

Her mind was in turmoil, finding their actions utterly ridiculous.

"Doctor Xu, you two... really leave me speechless. Because of your selfishness, I mysteriously lost my innocence and just as mysteriously lost two of my children, you..."

"Lin Qian, you need to understand a fact! You have a gambler father, and without us, your situation wouldn’t have been any better. Moreover, if it wasn’t for me delivering your child, someone else might have done it, and your youngest son would probably have been taken away, and you wouldn’t have had him by your side these four years."

Xu Xinyi interrupted Lin Qian, her tone calm, stating the facts.

Lin Qian pressed her lips tightly together, staring steadily at the composed Xu Xinyi, both amused and speechless.

"So what you’re saying is that I should thank you? Thank you for leaving the last child with me?"

She had to admit, Xu Xinyi made some sense.

But these reasons only held up because they had harmed her first.

So what if she had a gambler as a father?

Could that justify them making arbitrary decisions about her life?

"Isn’t that the case? At least, my care for you and your son these four years wasn’t fake."

Xu Xinyi’s gaze was cool, "Lin Qian, I have a clear conscience."

At least, she hadn’t done anything to hurt them.

At least, she had left her with something to hold onto, right?

Looking into Xu Xinyi’s candid eyes, Lin Qian couldn’t quite name the taste in her heart.

What a clear conscience indeed!

Yes, she and her son had indeed received her care for the past four years.

But was that what she wanted?

If she had known from the beginning that Xu Xinyi was Chu Yelin’s person, then she...

Lin Qian took a deep breath, pulled out her cellphone, her slender fingers moving.

With a beep, Xu Xinyi’s phone signaled the arrival of funds to her account.

Xu Xinyi frowned, and then heard Lin Qian say, "Doctor Xu, thank you for looking after my son and me these past four years. I’ll consider that repayment for hiding the truth from me. I just transferred a sum of money to your account, it’s for my rent staying here. I will move out as soon as possible, and after that, we will have nothing to do with each other."