Second pregnancy, sixth child: The beloved mom's disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 77 1 Eyes filled with pain

When Ning Yao returned to the villa, Chen Xuezong was talking to his mother in the side hall.

Upon seeing Ning Yao return, Chen Xuezong's face lit up with joy, and he and his mother rushed forward to greet Ning Yao warmly.

"You didn't suffer any losses at the Wen family's place, did you?" Chen Ma looked Ning Yao up and down and noticed that she had gained a lot of weight and had a healthy complexion. She didn't look like she had been wronged, so she was relieved.

“I didn’t lose out. They’ve been feeding me well for the past month, like raising a pig. I’ve even gained weight…” Thinking about the extra weight around her waist, Ning Yao pinched it and sighed to herself that she must find time to go to the gym to work out when she gets home.

Ning Yao stayed at the Wen family villa for a month, reporting her safety once a week, but remaining silent otherwise. Chen Xuezong was unaware of Ning Yao's situation and didn't dare to rush to the Wen family to find her, so he could only handle Ning Yao's affairs at the company and wait patiently.

He looked at Ning Yao, his eyes filled with undisguised affection.

"What's the situation with the Ning family?" Ning Yao asked Chen Xuezong as she sat down on the sofa.

Noticing Ning Yao's change in mood, Chen Xuezong asked with concern, "Is there anything unusual? Did something happen during your time at the Wen family?"

“My identity has been exposed.” Ning Yao frowned. She wasn’t sure if the Ning family had heard about this, which was why she asked Chen Xuezong.

It seems the Ning family is unaware of the situation; Lian Jiaorui simply told the Wen family about her situation in detail.

How is the acquisition plan progressing?

"Everything is going smoothly. We just need Mr. Bruce to give us that final push. He's still considering it and will let me know as soon as he has an answer."

"Don't let your guard down. Keep a close eye on them, especially the people around Mr. Bruce. Have someone keep a close watch on them too." After giving the instructions, Ning Yao leaned back against the sofa and stared blankly at the white wall in front of her.

Although the Ning family hasn't made any moves, we still need to be careful to avoid any mishaps.

With the company matters settled, Ning Yao focused her mind and relaxed.

"After Wen Tingye found out your identity, did he do anything to you?" Chen Xuezong had been having a particularly difficult time this month. The thought of Ning Yao living under the same roof as that man, who clearly had a strong possessive desire for Ning Yao, or even infatuation with her, was unbearable.

Ning Yao has borne him six children and had such an experience before. Does she really feel nothing when she encounters him again?

Reminded by Chen Xuezong, Ning Yao unconsciously recalled Wen Tingye's words about making her his wife.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, her eyes blazing with fury, her voice cold and sharp.

"Don't mention him, I don't want to hear the name Wen Tingye!"

This Wen Tingye, he can say anything, and he doesn't even blush!

Why should she be the young mistress of the Wen family, just because they have a child?

Why should Ning Yao be swayed by Wen Tingye's decision? She doesn't want to!

"Yaoyao." Chen Xuezong's voice was low and weak, and his gaze toward Ning Yao dimmed. "Have you noticed that you've changed a lot since you returned to China?"

"I've changed?" Ning Yao was stunned, seemingly not expecting Chen Xuezong to say such a thing.

What has changed about her? Where has she changed?

“Especially after meeting Wen Tingye, you’ve been acting strangely. You weren’t this impulsive before. You wouldn’t have these inexplicable emotional ups and downs. You’re very rational and intelligent.” Chen Xuezong said, his voice growing softer and softer.

“But after you returned to China, you had frequent private contact with the Wen family, and even moved into Wen Tingye’s villa to be with him day and night. With your temperament, if you really don’t want to do something, no one can force you, and you will find the best way to solve your predicament.”

"Have you fallen for Wen Tingye? Do you want to repair your relationship with him?"

Chen Xuezong's meaning was clear: Ning Yao had many ways to avoid contact with Wen Tingye, but she chose to submit to fate.

He didn't know anything about Ning Yao and Wen Tingye's past. He only knew that Ning Yao and Wen Tingye had a child and that they must have been together before. As for anything else, he had no idea.

"I'm attracted to that man? Am I crazy?" Ning Yao's heart skipped a beat, and she almost instinctively retorted.

"These were all accidents. Besides, I moved into Wen Tingye's house because I missed those two children. What does it have to do with Wen Tingye?"

Chen Xuezong noticed Ning Yao's panic and felt increasingly depressed. He opened his mouth to say something, but Ning Yao interrupted him coldly.

"Whether you believe it or not, what I said is the truth. Besides, this is my private matter, Ning Yao's, and it has nothing to do with you!"

It's a private matter, and has nothing to do with him, right?

Does that mean he can only talk about business with Ning Yao?

However, Wen Tingye could recklessly approach Ning Yao by taking advantage of having a child.

Chen Xuezong felt as if his heart was tightly wrapped by a pile of ice shards, a sharp and dull pain that was unbearable for him.

The atmosphere remained silent for a long time. Ning Yao had a cold face, and Chen Xuezong had a dark face. Neither of them spoke.

Chen Ma brought up two glasses of juice, and upon seeing this, sighed silently.

Her son has no other faults, except that he is too reserved. He likes a girl but doesn't dare to say it, silently protecting her.

Now, facing such a formidable opponent as Wen Tingye, the chances are probably even slimmer.

After putting down the juice, Chen's mother left the hall, leaving the two young people alone.

In the end, Chen Xuezong gave in, took a deep look at Ning Yao, and slowly said, "The Ning family has a big event coming up. Ning Man and Shen Haoxuan will be holding their engagement banquet at the Imperial City Hotel in a month."

"Oh? They're getting engaged?" Ning Yao snapped out of her daze and turned her attention back to the Ning family.

Her half-sister is getting engaged, so how could she, as the older sister, not congratulate her?

Ning Yao smiled meaningfully, her cunning and scheming appearance resembling that of a beautiful fox.

"I prepared the engagement gift a long time ago, and I hope this gift will be unforgettable for them."

Seeing that Ning Yao had a plan, Chen Xuezong stopped asking questions. He did whatever Ning Yao asked him to do, trying his best not to disappoint her.

"By the way, could you book me a plane ticket to Country Y? I need to go see Mr. Bruce in person to ask for his help."

“I’ll go with you. Things at the company have been going very well lately, nothing’s wrong. Leaving for a few days won’t be a problem.”

"I can go by myself, what are you going to do?" Ning Yao glanced at Chen Xuezong and refused gently.

“Yaoyao, I’m not only a shareholder and manager of your company, but also your friend and the children’s uncle…”

"I just want to stay by your side, protect you, and take care of you. I don't care what our identities are."

"Please stop keeping me at arm's length, okay?" Chen Xuezong's deep eyes were filled with pain.

Ning Yao's fingers, which were holding the juice, froze, her heart filled with shock.

She had never seen Chen Xuezong like this before.

Chen Xuezong had always impressed her as a decisive, resourceful, and ruthless man.

He was respected by many people, who addressed him as "General Manager Chen" or "Brother Zong," and no one dared to disrespect him. He was also very famous in the United States.

But Chen Xuezong rarely showed her any displeasure. He respected and loved her, and never raised his voice.

When she was in trouble, Chen Xuezong would drop everything without hesitation and do his best to help her, never complaining about her.

Ning Yao wasn't stupid; she knew exactly what Chen Xuezong's feelings were for her, but she only considered him her brother.

At first, he didn't take it seriously, thinking that as long as he didn't respond, Chen Xuezong would naturally give up over time.

But who would have thought that five years later, Chen Xuezong would still treat her as well as ever.

This kindness was too much for Ning Yao to bear, so she decided to distance herself from Chen Xuezong, only discussing official matters and speaking coldly, hoping to make him back down.

Perhaps she made a mistake. Chen Xuezong never wanted anything from her. Was it really for his own good that she was making decisions for him on his behalf?

Ning Yao tilted her head back and drank the juice in one gulp. Her throat bobbed gently with the movement, and her lips turned red from the juice. Combined with her beautiful fox-like eyes, she looked like a dark fairy.

She looked at Chen Xuezong and replied gently, "Okay."

The Wen family villa, study.

After Wen Tingye finished what he was doing, the assistant stepped forward and whispered, "Mr. Wen, Second Master has made a move."

Wen Tingye leaned back in his chair in silence, his dark eyes revealing nothing.

After a long silence, he let out a cold laugh, narrowed his eyes, and exuded a dangerous aggression, like a hungry beast about to feast.

"He's quite composed."