A Million Times For You (180)

"No wonder Mr. Gu is so anxious. But…" Lin Mingyuan's smile faded. "I didn't know about her pregnancy."

"If they have a son…" Gu Dongcheng did not continue his sentence. Despite so, Lin Mingyuan knew exactly what he meant.

"If they have a son, it seems it would impact you more. After all, Gu Beicheng is now above you. If they have a son, even if he dies, everything he has will be left to the child. You won't even stand a chance. But for me, it's different. I just want Lin Mingxi alone to suffer. Isn't it so?"

"What… do you mean by this?"

Lin Mingyuan chuckled. "Nothing much. It just means that our cooperation mainly counts on your effort. Whether it's harsh enough depends on the master you find. I'll head home now."

She got up abruptly, turned, and left the café.

On the way back, Lin Mingyuan was pondering over how she should face her parents.