The Temptation of CEO's Pregnant Ex-Wife
Chapter 382: Persuading Cheng Zhiwei to Leave Yucheng

Chapter 382: Chapter 382: Persuading Cheng Zhiwei to Leave Yucheng

Cheng Zhiwei felt a sense of relief as she saw Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing safe and sound. She ran over and embraced the two children, "How did you guys get here? Do you know how worried Mommy was?"

Cheng Yang touched the back of his head, aware that he had done something wrong, and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Qiqi wanted to go out and play, and since he’s my little brother, I thought I should protect him, so we went out together."

Actually, Cheng Yang had never really liked Zhou Ruoki, he had even told Cheng Zhiwei about it before. But every time he saw Zhou Ruoki, he kept thinking that he was his little brother and had extra patience with him.

Cheng Zhiwei’s heartbeat quickened as she subconsciously glanced at Zhou Ruoki and asked softly, "Was it Qiqi who invited you?"

"Um, he said we could go to the nearby amusement park for a little bit," Cheng Xing replied honestly and cutely, "But when we passed by KFC, he said he wanted to eat, so we went in together."

Cheng Xing tugged on Cheng Zhiwei’s clothes, "Mommy, I’m sorry."

She knew she had made a mistake.

Cheng Zhiwei gently stroked her hair, her expression dazed. Zhou Ruoki... Did he invite Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing out with genuine intentions, or...

Cheng Zhiwei dared not think about it.

She patted the children’s heads and took them to the car.

Over there, Zhou Lin walked over, holding Zhou Ruoki’s hand.

Zhou Lin glanced at the two children in the car and prompted Zhou Ruoki to apologize, "Qiqi, say sorry."

Zhou Ruoki earnestly apologized, "I’m sorry."

His eyes were dark and gleaming.

Cheng Zhiwei, however, couldn’t manage a smile. In fact, she even took a deliberate step to the side, blocking Zhou Ruoki from her view.

Her heartbeat sped up.

Zhou Ruoki felt the sudden distance, leaving him somewhat at a loss.

After all, Cheng Zhiwei had always been so gentle and patient with him.

Not like now, as if she disliked him.

Cheng Zhiwei forced herself to speak, "It’s okay for children to run around. There’s no harm done."

"Qiqi had people with him; in the future, there’s no need to worry so much if you haven’t picked up the children."

Cheng Zhiwei said lightly, "It won’t happen again."

She turned and got into the car, instructing the driver to take them away first.

Her emotions seemed somewhat off, but Zhou Lin thought she was just scared by the incident and didn’t think much of it.

He got Zhou Ruoki into the car and sternly lectured, "Don’t ever do this again, understand?"

Zhou Ruoki replied quietly, "I just wanted to invite them out for some treats."

He had good intentions.

"But you also need the adults’ consent," Zhou Lin said as he looked in the direction Cheng Zhiwei had left, "Qiqi, Mommy is angry. Do you understand?"

Ever since the paternity test, although Zhou Ruoki was resistant to Cheng Zhiwei, Zhou Lin always mentioned Cheng Zhiwei as "Mommy" in front of Zhou Ruoki.

Zhou Ruoki usually kept silent.

But this time, he couldn’t help asking, "Is she really angry?"

"Yes."

Zhou Ruoki bit his lip, struggling to accept the difference.

...

After bringing the two children home, Cheng Zhiwei finally could relax completely.

There were some things she couldn’t say.

And because she couldn’t say them, she felt incredibly conflicted at the moment.

She didn’t believe Zhou Ruoki could be so bad, but she also couldn’t let Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing be together with him anymore.

With this in mind, she had a tactful talk with Cheng Yang, telling him to keep his distance from Zhou Ruoki.

Cheng Yang, extremely happy to hear he didn’t have to play with Zhou Ruoki, immediately agreed, forgetting any reservations.

Cheng Zhiwei also reminded him to take care of his sister, and Cheng Yang thumped his chest, indicating he was on it.

Cheng Zhiwei was somewhat reassured.

The next day, she received a call from Lin Yu. Zhou Chenyuan wanted to see Yangyang and Xingxing, asking her to bring them over.

Cheng Zhiwei hesitated before refusing.

She didn’t really want to see Zhou Ruoki.

But Lin Yu insisted that if they didn’t go, she would bring Zhou Chenyuan over to their house.

Cheng Zhiwei had no choice but to agree.

After the children got out of school, she took them to the hospital.

The hospital room was quiet and there was no sign of Zhou Ruoki.

As Cheng Zhiwei led the children inside, Lin Yu was overjoyed, hugging Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing and pulling them out of the room.

Cheng Zhiwei turned to Zhou Chenyuan, realizing that today’s visit wasn’t as simple as wanting to see the children.

Zhou Chenyuan didn’t stay silent for long and got straight to the point, "Zhiwei, Ah Lin is about to get married."

He used the word "marriage", clearly pleased with the match.

Cheng Zhiwei had known about this and was not surprised.

"You and Zhou Lin were married for three years, and it was always you who were compromised," Zhou Chenyuan said very seriously, his tone solemn, "But Uncle would like to talk to you. I hope you can step out of Ah Lin’s life."

She looked down and asked, "What do you want to say?"

Zhou Chenyuan pulled out a box and set it in front of Cheng Zhiwei, "This is a little something for the children."

Cheng Zhiwei didn’t take it, guessing what was inside the box.

So she couldn’t take it.

Zhou Chenyuan continued, "With Ah Lin’s marriage imminent, if possible, I hope you can treat him like a stranger and it would be best not to meet him again."

Cheng Zhiwei had already known about this and wasn’t surprised.

It seemed Zhou Chenyuan valued this marriage alliance greatly, hence personally bringing up the topic.

Cheng Zhiwei didn’t speak, and Zhou Chenyuan went on, "You can’t part with the children; Cheng Yang and Cheng Xing will still be with you, but Zhou Ruoki has to stay."

"Zhiwei, I hope you leave Yucheng," Zhou Chenyuan stated the reason he had called her.

He hoped Cheng Zhiwei would leave.

Cheng Zhiwei’s heart was unmoved, although indeed she had been planning to leave, being urged by someone is different from leaving willingly.

"Uncle, this is my matter."

Zhou Chenyuan nodded and said, "I understand your meaning, and it’s not that I find you in the way here, but I’m concerned about Zhou Lin; he has hurt you, and he has hurt others."

"I know."

"Dad." An urgent voice followed by the door swinging open came in.

Before Cheng Zhiwei could react, Zhou Lin, who had just entered, grabbed her wrist and shielded her behind him.

Zhou Lin looked emotionless at Zhou Chenyuan, "Dad, I’ve said it before, I won’t enter into an arranged marriage. You don’t have to think it’s because of Zhiwei; I won’t marry another woman."

He had finally been making slow progress getting closer to Cheng Zhiwei, and their relationship was improving. To enter into another marriage now would be madness to him.

Zhou Chenyuan’s expression darkened, "Get out, I’m talking to Zhiwei about this."

"What’s there to talk about; she doesn’t know anything," Zhou Lin said forcefully as he pushed Cheng Zhiwei out and turned to lock the door.

"Zhou Lin," Zhou Chenyuan said with a frown.

Zhou Lin coldly spoke, "I’ve already told you, I’m not entering into any marriage alliance. If you think the company is not safe in my hands, then find someone else, but you don’t need to interfere in my matters."