The Temptation of CEO's Pregnant Ex-Wife
Chapter 343 Zhou Ruoki, You Have Deeply Disappointed Me

Chapter 343: Chapter 343 Zhou Ruoki, You Have Deeply Disappointed Me

Seo Zhenzhen had not withdrawn money, but the card had been swiped at the ATM, indeed leaving a trace.

Within no more than ten minutes, Zhou Lin had obtained the surveillance footage, watching Seo Zhenzhen seemingly preparing to withdraw money, but after receiving a phone call, she left without even taking the card.

He curled his lips slightly, his expression somber, "Quite clever."

He wasn’t praising Seo Zhenzhen, but rather the person behind Seo Zhenzhen.

Secretary Zhang was sweating, "President Zhou, what should we do?"

"What about Zhou Jinzhong? Any news?" Zhou Lin threw the tablet onto the couch, where the surveillance continued to loop.

"He’s preparing for this year’s grand birthday celebration."

"He’s not yet eighty, and not even close to ninety, and he’s organizing a grand birthday?" Zhou Lin coldly looked outside the window.

Secretary Zhang didn’t dare to speak.

Soon, someone had returned the card.

It felt icy in hand.

Zhou Lin held the card for a while, then went upstairs.

Zhou Ruoki was in her room reading with Zhang Xiaoman, softly and delicately asking questions.

"Qiqi." Zhou Lin entered the room.

Zhang Xiaoman quickly left.

"Daddy." Zhou Ruoki obediently responded, got off the chair, and stood properly.

Zhou Lin placed the card directly on the table.

Zhou Ruoki’s face slightly paled, her fingers clutching her clothes tightly, as she awkwardly lowered her head.

Daddy had discovered it.

But she quickly thought, if Daddy brought this card back, could it mean that Mom had been caught?

Zhou Ruoki suddenly panicked, no longer caring about her fear, and immediately looked up at Zhou Lin, "Where is Mom?"

Zhou Lin looked at him expressionlessly, his stern gaze pressing down, and Zhou Ruoki’s voice became quieter.

"Where did you give her this card?" Zhou Lin asked in a deep voice.

Zhou Ruoki didn’t dare to lie, "In the hospital."

"Haven’t I told you, she must be responsible for her actions?" Zhou Lin was angry, he didn’t understand why Zhou Ruoki was always willing to help Seo Zhenzhen.

Especially when Seo Zhenzhen wasn’t even good to him.

Zhou Ruoki suddenly burst into tears, he tugged at Zhou Lin’s clothes, his face full of pleading, "Daddy, please let Mom go, she promised me she would leave this place."

Zhou Lin coldly brushed off his hand, "Zhou Ruoki, where is she?"

Zhou Ruoki nervously pinched the edge of his clothes, "I don’t know."

"Zhou Ruoki." Zhou Lin’s voice was heavy with anger and severity, "Do you realize what you are doing?"

Zhou Ruoki didn’t believe he was in the wrong, his eyes were full of tears as he cautiously pulled on Zhou Lin’s clothes again.

"Daddy, I’m sorry."

He knew Daddy liked Aunt Cheng, and he was willing to accept her, but this didn’t conflict with his hope that Mom would leave.

Zhou Lin looked at him coldly, "Zhou Ruoki, you’ve greatly disappointed me."

He turned and left the room.

The door slammed shut with a "bang."

Zhou Ruoki’s shoulders shivered, he turned around and burrowed into the bed underneath the covers.

Zhang Xiaoman entered and seeing his state, and recalling the great temper Zhou Lin had just displayed, she immediately asked, "Qiqi, what’s wrong?"

Zhou Ruoki showed his tear-filled eyes, shook his head, and then withdrew again.

...

Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing’s third birthday was on Saturday, and Cheng Zhiwei had started preparations early at home. The two children, dressed in specially prepared new clothes, sat obediently on the sofa for photos.

Then they went off to play by themselves.

It was just a third birthday, not different from the previous ones.

The only difference was that this year it wasn’t just the three of them, mother and sons.

He Ye arrived early, gave gifts to Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing, then voluntarily went to the kitchen to help, and nobody mentioned that day’s events.

It was as if it were a trivial matter.

Guo Cuihua quietly pulled Cheng Zhiyin out of the kitchen and whispered in relief, "I see He Ye is really a good kid, I don’t know what Zhiwei is thinking."

After all, Cheng Zhiwei was divorced and had children; it wasn’t easy to find a suitable partner, and now, with such a good man like He Ye in front of her, it was unclear what she was hesitating about.

Cheng Zhiyin looked at her sister busily moving around and smiled, advising, "Just because he’s a good person doesn’t necessarily mean he’s a good match for marriage. You shouldn’t worry too much, sister knows what she’s doing."

Guo Cuihua glanced at her and said, "What about you and Huo Xuan then? I heard from Aunt Wang that he’s quite satisfied with you, while you’re just indifferent to him."

The topic shifted to herself, and Cheng Zhiyin, feeling helpless, spoke frankly, "Huo Xuan and I are not suitable in any aspect."

"How come, I heard from Aunt Wang that he’s very successful and in good condition."

"Let’s not talk about the other aspects; would a successful man accept a woman who can’t have children?"

Guo Cuihua was at a loss for words at that point; indeed, such men cared more about having a complete and happy family.

She sighed, her expression sorrowful.

The marriages of her two daughters were indeed worrisome.

At one in the afternoon, Zhou Ruoki and Lin Yu arrived and gave gifts to Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing. He then mentioned, "Dad said he’ll come later."

Cheng Zhiwei thought it would be fine if he didn’t come at all.

Lin Yu, who looked quite haggard, said, "Chenyuan was supposed to come, but his health didn’t allow it, so he couldn’t make it. He asked me to give this to Yangyang and Xingxing."

What she took out were three share confirmation certificates.

Zhou Chenyuan had transferred five percent of his shares in Zhou Group to the two children each.

There was also one for the child who hadn’t been found yet, unnamed.

Before Cheng Zhiwei could refuse, Lin Yu said, "Zhiwei, this is what Chenyuan and I want to give to the children."

She paused and added, "We originally wanted to take the children back, but Ah Lin and you were unwilling, and we didn’t insist. But as the children’s grandparents, you surely can’t reject our goodwill entirely, can you?"

This was already a compromise.

Cheng Zhiwei hesitated for a moment before agreeing and safely storing the contracts.

Lin Yu sat down cautiously next to Cheng Xing, joining her in watching TV.

Zhou Ruoki was invited by Cheng Yang to play with the model toys.

Watching this scene, Lin Yu felt very uncomfortable. If it weren’t for Zhou Lin’s despicable actions, the birthday celebration would have taken place at Zhou’s residence.

After a while, Xu Tian arrived with He Yuming, and the four children played together.

As it was the children’s birthday, Cheng Zhiwei hadn’t invited many people, so she was stunned when Yu Shuhua appeared at the door.

Yu Shuhua, carrying a gift and smiling broadly, said, "Zhiwei, aren’t you going to welcome your aunt?"

He Ye, hearing the voice, came over and was also taken aback, "Mom, what are you doing here?"

Yu Shuhua had already entered carrying the gift, and said lightly, "I came to see Yangyang and Xingxing, to wish them a happy birthday."

He Ye hadn’t mentioned this, so had He Mingzhu mentioned it?

He felt uncomfortable inside; he had made it so clear to He Mingzhu, what was she playing at?

"Aunt, please take a seat," Cheng Zhiwei calmed down, remembering that the visitor was a guest, and since this was He Ye’s mother, she couldn’t just refuse Yu Shuhua entry in front of He Ye.