But Ling Zhenfei, though he really wanted to, couldn't say that and quickly reassured Xu Yuyu, "You don't need to worry too much. You are pregnant now, and it's actually very normal for men to have affairs during this time. It's just because they're too lonely."

Xu Yuyu said in shock, "Really? Is he just lonely?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "Of course. Think about it, you've been pregnant for so long; how long has he been holding it in? He must have thoughts, and you aren't thinking about what woman could be prettier or have a better figure than you."

On hearing this, Xu Yuyu stopped crying and said, "You're right, I really worried for nothing. I even cried over that jerk, which wasn't worth it at all, especially since he was the one who did wrong."

Ling Zhenfei said with a smile, "Exactly, you have to see the bright side and not cry your health away."

Xu Yuyu paused then asked Ling Zhenfei, "What do you really think of me, Ling Zhenfei? Do you think I'm particularly cheap, carrying another man's child, yet getting upset over my husband having an affair?"

Ling Zhenfei was truly frustrated, but what could he say? He was somewhat at a loss.

Then Xu Yuyu continued, "That's right. Didn't I tell you already? Actually, the child I'm carrying isn't his. He hasn't explicitly said it, but he probably knows too. He's the one who desperately wanted a child."

"He was the first to suggest that I use a surrogate. He even promised that as long as I no longer had contact with the child's father, he would treat the child as his own. He even hired someone himself, though I didn't agree."

"He doesn't know the child is mine, right?" Ling Zhenfei asked, slightly curious.

Xu Yuyu said, "Of course he doesn't know. I definitely won't tell him. Look at how much humiliation I've endured, and he still does something like this. It really infuriates me."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Then, for the sake of our child, you should stop being angry. Don't harm our baby with your anger."

Xu Yuyu said, "Yes, you're right. I won't cry anymore. I need to move on. After all, I care about his money, not him. Once he's gone, I'll come to you for support."

Ling Zhenfei was shocked internally. Xu Yuyu really was something; she could say just about anything.

Ling Zhenfei was just about to ask about the situation with the child when suddenly Xu Yuyu exclaimed, "He's back, I have to hang up now."

After saying that, Xu Yuyu hung up the phone from her end.

Ling Zhenfei was overwhelmed with thoughts. He had never expected something like surrogacy to happen so close to him, and in such a ridiculous manner, too. It was somewhat laughable.

Continuing to drive, he soon arrived at Jiu Jiu's neighborhood, wanting to give Jiu Jiu a surprise, so Ling Zhenfei didn't call ahead. On the way, he even bought a bunch of flowers, hoping to create a bit of romance.

After getting out of the car, Ling Zhenfei walked to the villa where Jiu Jiu lived. The iron gate outside the villa was not even closed. Ling Zhenfei walked straight to the front door and rang the doorbell.

He had thought Jiu Jiu would come out. But unexpectedly, another woman opened the door, which really scared Ling Zhenfei.

The woman who opened the door looked to be in her forties. Although a bit overweight, she still had a lingering charm and there was a hint of Jiu Jiu's looks in her features. Ling Zhenfei guessed she must be Jiu Jiu's mother.

Ling Zhenfei was startled because he had heard from Jiu Jiu that her parents were supposed to be away on business. How could they have returned so suddenly?

Seeing Ling Zhenfei, the woman also appeared startled: "May I ask who you are looking for?"

If Ling Zhenfei said at this point that he had the wrong door, it would hardly be believable.

Ling Zhenfei's mind was flooded with numerous plans, the best of which was to pretend to be a florist, but his attire clearly suggested otherwise.

"Hello, auntie, is Jiu Jiu here? I came to see Jiu Jiu."

The woman looked Ling Zhenfei up and down and said, "You're here for Jiu Jiu? What's your relationship with Jiu Jiu?"

What else could he say? He was clearly holding a bunch of roses. Ling Zhenfei had no choice but to reply, "Well, I'm one of Jiu Jiu's admirers. I've had a secret crush on Jiu Jiu for a long time, and today I came to bring these flowers to Jiu Jiu."

Upon hearing Ling Zhenfei's words, the woman looked even more surprised, "You're one of Jiu Jiu's admirers?"

"Yes, auntie, is Jiu Jiu here?" Ling Zhenfei asked, maintaining a very calm demeanor throughout.

The woman's face showed disbelief, but she still called into the room, "Jiu Jiu, come here for a moment, there's a friend looking for you."

After a little while, Jiu Jiu came out accompanied by another man, who looked to be in his forties and likely Jiu Jiu's father.

Jiu Jiu seemed a bit unhappy at the moment, but upon seeing Ling Zhenfei, her eyes immediately panicked, revealing surprise and shock as she quickly walked toward Ling Zhenfei.

"Why are you here?" Although she said this, Ling Zhenfei could see in Jiu Jiu's eyes a completely different message.

"What do you mean by why am I here? I'm here to give you flowers." Ling Zhenfei could tell from Jiu Jiu's expression that she was usually very afraid of her parents.

After receiving the flowers and smelling them, Jiu Jiu said, "Now that you've delivered the flowers, you can leave."

Ling Zhenfei was relieved and ready to leave, but then he suddenly heard the woman say, "Jiu Jiu, how can you be so rude? He came all the way to our house, and you're just going to let him leave without inviting him in?"

"Yes, come in and sit down. It's getting late, why not stay for dinner?" Jiu Jiu's father also said.

Jiu Jiu quickly said, "No, no need." Her eyes, toward Ling Zhenfei, made a face that suggested he should leave quickly.

The woman seemed somewhat displeased, "He hasn't spoken yet, why are you interrupting? At least let him come in."

After speaking, the woman stepped aside to let Ling Zhenfei through. At this moment, Ling Zhenfei was also hesitant, wondering whether or not to go inside, seeing clearly that Jiu Jiu didn't want him to.

But then Ling Zhenfei thought, it didn't seem like a big deal, not a life-or-death situation. Having a meal with Jiu Jiu's parents didn't seem like a problem.

"Okay, auntie, thank you." Then he walked toward the inside of the house, which annoyed Jiu Jiu immensely. She gestured with her eyebrows at Ling Zhenfei, clearly puzzled as to why he would go inside.

Nevertheless, Ling Zhenfei entered, a house he was very familiar with.

"What a big house." Although Ling Zhenfei had been here before and knew the house, he feigned being a first-time visitor, appearing amazed by everything he saw.

The two indeed were Jiu Jiu's parents, the man named Shi Wen and the woman named Lin Fang. Although they seemed friendly, Ling Zhenfei could tell they were no ordinary people.

Why no ordinary people? Because their demeanor was different—they were clearly worldly people, which was evident from their behavior and gestures.

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