The Temptation of CEO's Pregnant Ex-Wife
Chapter 353: In many people’s eyes, they are mismatched

Chapter 353: Chapter 353: In many people’s eyes, they are mismatched

"Even Madam He secretly told me once that she hoped I would get pregnant with another child. Otherwise, she would bring his illegitimate child from outside into the family."

Initially, having He Yuming was unavoidable, but afterward, there were no relations between Xu Tian and He Lanzhi.

Having another child was utterly impossible.

Money and children were both things Xu Tian could not accept.

Cheng Zhiwei realized that the He family wanted Xu Tian to use the money left by Mr. Xu to help the He family through tough times. After He Lanzhi became disabled, the He family thought having only He Yuming was too little. If Xu Tian refused to get pregnant, then they would let He Lanzhi bring back the child she had outside these years.

The He family had stooped to such despicable extents.

"Let’s get a divorce," Cheng Zhiwei pragmatically suggested, seeing that the He family was pressuring Xu Tian that much for He Lanzhi’s sake.

The money left by Mr. Xu was enough for Xu Tian to live the rest of her life comfortably while supporting He Yuming until he grew into an adult.

Xu Tian wiped away her tears, "That’s what I was thinking too. I’ve done enough for their family. If they still choose to side with He Lanzhi, they can’t blame me."

"Do you need my help?" Cheng Zhiwei asked, hugging her sympathetically.

"Not for now, I just... feel very upset."

She thought leaving the Xu Family would allow her to live a better life, but fate always liked to strike the hardest blows when one least expected them.

Cheng Zhiwei herself was also overwhelmed with troubles these days, so all she could offer Xu Tian was her consolation.

As they talked, they brought up Zhou Ruoki again. Xu Tian always felt guilty about it, "If I hadn’t recommended that hospital to you, none of this would have happened."

How could Cheng Zhiwei blame her, "We will be okay."

"Mm."

After consoling Xu Tian, Cheng Zhiwei saw her off.

After sending the two children back, Cheng Zhiwei headed to the studio, having been swamped with work and not visiting the studio for several days.

He Ye’s eyes lit up upon seeing her, "Zhiwei."

Cheng Zhiwei apologized, "I’m sorry, senior. I’ve delayed our work."

He Ye asked her, "The paternity test results are out, right?"

Cheng Zhiwei gave a bitter smile, "It’s him."

He Ye gently embraced her, "That’s good."

His gentle concern and embrace suddenly made Cheng Zhiwei’s fragile heart sour, and her eyes reddened, "But Seo Zhenzhen is dead, and he won’t forgive me."

He Ye stroked her hair, "It’s okay, he will grow up and understand eventually."

After all, Zhou Ruoki is only three years old. What can you expect a three-year-old child to understand?

But Zhou Ruoki will grow up eventually.

Warmed by his consolation, Cheng Zhiwei nodded lightly, "I know."

She knew she shouldn’t rush things with Zhou Ruoki, which is why she chose to come to work.

He Ye led her by the wrist into the studio, talking about work issues. Cheng Zhiwei soon adjusted her mood and immersed herself in the work.

The new track was finally produced, just waiting for the final touches.

The moment Cheng Zhiwei took off her headphones, she felt the gloom in her mind slightly dissipate. Her expression relaxed significantly.

As she just stepped out of the recording studio, she encountered He Mingzhu.

He Mingzhu was carrying a delicate and chic handbag, looking helplessly at He Ye while smiling, "Xiao Ye, are you still mad at your sister?"

The two had separated on bad terms. Additionally, during Seo Zhenzhen’s death, in front of the children, He Mingzhu had said such things, and He Ye had ignored her for days.

Mingzhu had unexpectedly shown up.

"Sis, I..."

"Miss Cheng," He Mingzhu turned her head to greet Cheng Zhiwei, her delicate makeup complementing her appropriate smile.

Cheng Zhiwei nodded slightly, "Miss He."

He Mingzhu glanced at her watch, her tone gentle, "Since you’re both here, why not join me for a meal?"

"I have other things to attend to; I’ll pass." Cheng Zhiwei wasn’t in the mood to dine with He Mingzhu, feeling an inherent dislike towards her.

With feigned confusion, He Mingzhu asked, "Miss Cheng seems not to like me much? Is it because I got off President Zhou’s car before?"

She subtly provoked.

Cheng Zhiwei walked past nonchalantly, "I wouldn’t care if you came off his bed, it’s just that we’re not acquainted enough to dine together."

Her attitude was anything but polite.

"How could that be? You’re dating He Ye, I’m his sister. If you two marry, we’ll be family; how can we be unrelated?"

She was very aggressive.

Cheng Zhiwei looked at her coldly, He Mingzhu deliberately said those words to make her acknowledge the relationship in front of He Ye.

If she said they wouldn’t become family, she would hurt He Ye, but becoming family with He Mingzhu?

The thought itself was frightening.

"Whether Weiwei and I marry is a matter for the future, no one can say for sure, sister needn’t worry." He Ye held Cheng Zhiwei’s hand, his tone indifferent yet unusually assertive.

Cheng Zhiwei’s heart skipped a beat, and finally, she gripped He Ye’s fingers tightly and forcefully placed them in the palm of his hand.

He Ye gripped back even harder.

The smile on He Mingzhu’s face almost faltered. He Ye had never responded so coldly to her. Their sibling relationship had always been decent.

But because of Cheng Zhiwei, He Ye’s attitude had changed.

A hint of bitterness filled He Mingzhu’s heart, but she quickly plastered a smile on her face, covering her mouth and chuckling, "Xiao Ye, I hadn’t even said anything, and look at you, really now, I was just casually showing concern."

She walked further in, "Is this your studio? I’ve never been here before. Won’t you give me a tour?"

Just when the atmosphere had been tense, He Mingzhu offered a way out, and He Ye took it, holding Cheng Zhiwei’s hand as they accompanied her.

He Ye and He Mingzhu chatted sporadically, while Cheng Zhiwei simply listened and watched quietly.

Determined not to say a word more.

He Mingzhu maintained her friendly and approachable image to the studio’s other staff, greeting them and winning their favor.

Meanwhile, she casually revealed He Ye’s true identity.

Everyone then realized that He Ye also came from a wealthy background, and their gazes towards him subtly shifted.

Cheng Zhiwei straightened her backbone, acting as if she hadn’t noticed.

After a full round, He Mingzhu offered to treat everyone to a meal as a gesture of thanks for their support of He Ye Studio.

The group clapped and cheered, and the dinner was settled.

He Mingzhu turned to Cheng Zhiwei, speaking affectionately, "Weiwei, will you be going?"

Silence fell suddenly, reminding everyone of the relationship between Cheng Zhiwei and He Ye. When they looked back at He Mingzhu, they all understood.

He Mingzhu had come because of Cheng Zhiwei.

In many people’s view, Cheng Zhiwei and He Ye’s relationship was mismatched.

He Ye was affable and capable, and the studio was flourishing. Although Cheng Zhiwei was also impressive, she was, after all, divorced with a child.

It seemed a bit like, waste of He Ye.

But He Ye liked her regardless.