The Temptation of CEO's Pregnant Ex-Wife
Chapter 294: Qiqi is Happy

Chapter 294: Chapter 294: Qiqi is Happy

Seo Zhenzhen subconsciously lifted her hand again to touch the fine lines at the corners of her eyes, very faint, unnoticeable unless looked at closely, but she cared a lot about them.

"I even have wrinkles now, I’m old," she screamed, "But Zhou Lin still refuses to marry me."

She looked at Zhou Ruoki with pronounced hatred, "This good-for-nothing has been around Zhou Lin for two or three years and hasn’t been of any use."

"Zhou Lin, Zhou Lin, your heart is full of Zhou Lin." He Lanzhi protected Zhou Ruoki behind her, gazing deeply at Seo Zhenzhen, "After all these years, can’t you see my feelings for you?"

After all, he had helped her so much.

Seo Zhenzhen sneered with contempt, "Feelings? He Lanzhi, you have to look to Xu Tian’s face even for living expenses, what do you have to talk about feelings with."

This statement hit He Lanzhi’s raw nerve.

His face suddenly darkened.

Unaware, Seo Zhenzhen ranted crazily, "You grew up with Zhou Lin too, he’s already the president of Zhou Group, and you, you still rely on a woman to live, what use are you, you’re just a good-for-nothing."

"Seo Zhenzhen, will you ever stop?" He Lanzhi clenched his fists, if it weren’t for considering Zhou Ruoki by his side, he might have lashed out physically.

"I won’t stop, you are all good-for-nothings," she stumbled back into the master bedroom.

He Lanzhi took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and hugged Zhou Ruoki soothingly in a low voice, "It’s okay, Qiqi, don’t be afraid, sleep, Uncle He is here to protect you."

Zhou Ruoki’s tears dropped silently, crying without sound, "Dad said he would come to pick me up tomorrow morning, he hasn’t abandoned me."

He Lanzhi felt a great pang of heartache, kissed Zhou Ruoki’s forehead, and with a hoarse voice said, "If dad doesn’t want you, would you like to go with Uncle He, Uncle He will take good care of you."

Zhou Ruoki curled up under the blanket, "I want dad and mom together."

Clearly, the ’dad’ mentioned was Zhou Lin, not He Lanzhi.

A gloomy shade enveloped He Lanzhi’s face, "Doesn’t Qiqi like Uncle He?"

Zhou Ruoki still sobbed, "I want dad and mom."

He Lanzhi’s forehead was throbbing with visible veins, containing some unknown endurance.

He Lanzhi stayed with Zhou Ruoki throughout the night, but basically did not sleep a wink, only falling asleep as dawn broke.

The next morning, he was woken up by noises outside.

He intended to open the door and go out, but as he just opened the door, a charming voice came through, "Ah Lin, do I look good in this dress?"

It was Seo Zhenzhen’s voice, a stark contrast from her crazed ranting of the day before.

He Lanzhi gripped the door handle tightly, peeping out through the crack only to see Seo Zhenzhen’s blushing, coy face, holding a white dress in her hand, asking Zhou Lin for his opinion.

Zhou Lin, in casual attire, looked dashing and tender, holding Zhou Ruoki warmly in his embrace, the child also dressed casually and donning a cute hat.

He nestled happily in Zhou Lin’s arms, clapping his hands and joyfully saying, "Mommy looks pretty."

Such harmonious delight.

He Lanzhi almost thought he was dreaming, when had they become such a blissfully happy trio.

"Wear this one, it’s very pretty," Zhou Lin’s voice, low and tender, echoed in the living room.

"Okay, then you two wait for me," Seo Zhenzhen kissed Zhou Ruoki on the face, then looked sheepishly at Zhou Lin before entering the master bedroom to change clothes.

She had completely forgotten there was a He Lanzhi in the room.

Displaying affection without any reservations.

Something exploded in He Lanzhi’s chest, the pain was raw and searing.

Just as he couldn’t hold back the urge to burst out, Zhou Ruoki’s soft and endearing voice came, "Dad, Qiqi is happy."

Zhou Lin patiently asked, "Why?"

"Because mom and dad are taking Qiqi to the amusement park, Qiqi is happy, Qiqi wants mom and dad to be together."

The innocent words of a child rooted He Lanzhi to the spot.

If he burst out now and revealed the truth, Qiqi would definitely be heartbroken; he was so rarely this happy.

He Lanzhi didn’t want to see his tears again.

Just wait, he admonished himself, wait until they return from the amusement park, and he would definitely demand an explanation from Seo Zhenzhen.

Once he had made up his mind, he managed to suppress the impulse.

Outside, Seo Zhenzhen had changed into that white dress and emerged, looking very beautiful and elegant.

He Lanzhi saw Zhou Lin compliment her and then took her hand, along with Zhou Ruoki out the door.

This scene... pierced He Lanzhi deeply.

He held himself back for a few seconds before he couldn’t take it anymore and rushed out.

But by the time he reached the door, the elevator had already gone down.

He was a step too late.

Angrily ruffling his own hair, he leaned heavily against the wall, breathing deeply.

His hands clenched into fists resting on his knees; did not having money mean he wasn’t worthy of love?

Zhou Lin had hurt her time and again, and every time, it was He Lanzhi by her side, offering her tender consolation. He had been so good to her, almost responding to her every need.

Yet she, merely because of Zhou Lin’s moment of tenderness, had hastened into his arms, forgetting all the hurts.

How could she treat him like this!

How could she!

Is it just because he has no money? Hahaha...

...

Cheng Zhiwei intended to take the kids to the amusement park before getting busy herself, so she prepared early, picking a day with good weather to go.

It happened that just before they set off, He Ye called, and upon learning that Cheng Zhiwei was taking the kids to the amusement park, wanted to join.

Cuihua heard that it was He Ye and pulled Cheng Shang and Cheng Zhiyin, who were prepared to join, back home, claiming they needed to visit relatives, and since He Ye was joining, he could take the kids.

Cheng Zhiwei had no choice but to agree to He Ye.

Now a public figure, He Ye deliberately put on makeup to slightly alter his features and wore sunglasses to avoid being recognized.

Upon seeing the two children, he took to them very much, taking little Cheng Yang into his arms.

Cheng Yang was thrilled, looking around and chattering nonstop, curious about everything and asking why this and that.

He Ye patiently and carefully answered all his questions.

Cheng Xing stayed quiet in Cheng Zhiwei’s arms, her roaming eyes proving that she too was taking in her surroundings.

But she did so in a calm way, starkly different from Cheng Yang.

When they arrived at the amusement park, Cheng Yang was like a wild horse off its leash, running here and there, wanting to try everything.

Considering He Ye’s public identity and the inconvenience of being seen in the crowd, Cheng Zhiwei asked him to look after Cheng Xing and play on quieter, peaceful rides like the carousel in a corner, while she took Cheng Yang to the more thrilling ones.

Cheng Xing was easygoing with anyone, so when He Ye held her, she behaved and cooed sweetly, "Uncle He, Xingxing will be good."

He Ye felt his heart melt, "What does Xingxing like? Uncle will buy it for you."

"Ice cream," Cheng Xing pleaded, her eyes wide at the ice cream shop not far away, "Xingxing wants ice cream."

"Alright, let’s go buy ice cream."