Chapter 359: Chapter 359

Upon hearing Yu Yuanshen’s voice, He Qimo was momentarily stunned.

Immediately after, hearing the purpose of Yu Yuanshen’s call, he was even more taken aback, frowning, "Zhou Xiao?"

"Yes." On the other end, Yu Yuanshen’s voice was calm, yet it wasn’t hard to catch the underlying reproach, "For this news about Miss Zhou to break at this time, I don’t think it’s a coincidence. So I want to know if you did anything before Zixuan’s incident that might have provoked Miss Zhou’s jealousy?"

In an instant, despite still recovering from his illness, He Qimo let out a cold laugh.

Lips slightly pale, he said, "So, President Yu, you’re suggesting I had an affair with Zhou Xiao, used her and abandoned her, and that’s why she’s taking revenge on Zixuan?"

Yu Yuanshen furrowed his brow, "Not exactly a fling, but there’s always a cause and effect. It’s true that you once indulged Miss Zhou in bullying and provoking Zixuan. You..."

The following words, Yu Yuanshen, being well-mannered, left unsaid.

But He Qimo knew, yes, ’If you hadn’t had that improper relationship with Zhou Xiao, if nothing had happened, with your status alone, why would Zhou Xiao cling so tightly?’

So, never having touched Zhou Xiao, He Qimo felt a chill and laughed even more bitterly.

Quivering lips, He Qimo said, "President Yu, I admit I’m not as perceptive about women’s thoughts as you and Feng Chengjin. What do they want from me? Honestly, I’m clueless. I can’t even begin to guess. But there’s one thing I can tell you for sure..."

"I’m not as despicable as you think. My only dealings with Miss Zhou are normal business exchanges and casual social interactions!"

Especially knowing himself, he’s never allowed any woman to bully Zixuan.

"I’m hanging up." He Qimo said coldly, heart sinking.

Yu Yuanshen, however, showed a faint hint of anger, saying before hanging up, "He Qimo, must you consider your personal feelings at such a time?"

In the air, He Qimo paused, not speaking.

Yu Yuanshen paused, then continued, "The matter isn’t resolved yet. We both know that whoever has gone to such great lengths to set up Zixuan doesn’t intend to let her remain in this circle. We both know what she cares about the most."

"Now that such news about Miss Zhou has come out, it indicates it’s not so simple. If Miss Zhou is behind this and you won’t marry her, yet you’re taking such a hit to your reputation for Zixuan, Miss Zhou loves you, she would resent you for loving someone else, blocking her from having you."

Facing He Qimo’s slightly trembling gaze.

Yu Yuanshen: "In other words, if this matter isn’t handled thoroughly this time, with Mr. Zhou’s status, Miss Zhou will undoubtedly retaliate a second time. He Qimo, Zixuan is pregnant now, she can’t withstand the torment of these rumors. Can you be cooperative and tell us what you know?"

In an instant, listening to Yu Yuanshen’s words, pondering the cause and effect of the matter.

He Qimo wanted to say, ’I think... this matter might not be so simple, Feng Chengjin... since he’s already made a move, we might ought to wait a bit, Zhou Xiao she...’

Stiff, paralyzed, He Qimo couldn’t believe each word piercing his ears.

"Zix... Zixuan is pregnant?"

His tone was calm, but Yu Yuanshen, after a pause, furrowed his brow, "You didn’t know?"

He had thought Gu Zixuan had reached such a protected stage, estimating the months, He Qimo should definitely be aware, yet he hadn’t expected...

Yu Yuanshen seemed to realize he had said something wrong.

Adding that He Qimo’s thoughts were not at all on the matter at hand, nor in a state to divulge what he knew, Yu Yuanshen said, "It’s just my speculation, if you don’t want to say, then forget it."

Then hung up the phone.

As the dial tone echoed, He Qimo listened to the beeping sounds in the phone.

His heart moved from calm, to trembling, and then to a raging storm, advancing step by step.

Sardonic smile, bitter smile, a desolate smile.

Pain, as if flowing backward from the spine through the blood.

Every inch of skin it passed through left an indescribable sting.

He and Yu Yuanshen are different after all, some things can’t be heard without accepting calmly.

Gu Zixuan had been with him for ten years, things they never accomplished, after meeting Feng Chengjin for just a short time...

Unconcerned? How could that be? He and Zixuan both loved children, but the fact that she loved another in her heart once prevented him from taking that step, eight years, tormented memories so vivid up to this moment.

Concerned? How could that be? It’s impossible for him to have any relationship with Zixuan anymore, in this lifetime, it’s over, it’s dissolved.

Now that he knows, what can he do?

A sardonic laugh, that stifles a sob.

In this instant, for He Qimo.

The collapsing reality...

God wouldn’t even give him a moment to breathe. Even if to forget, not a second of respite granted from the piercing truth.

Pain that convulses every blood vessel in his body...

He Qimo, body cold, clutching the phone rigidly, said nothing.

Behind him, Shen Jian妮, who overheard the conversation, looked uncertainly at He Qimo, whose body was dripping wet, no longer bothering to dry himself, stiff as a board, "You..."

"Get out." He Qimo spoke, his voice faint, very cold.

Shen Jian妮 glanced, knowing that leaving now was the best action.

Yet, an unspoken emotion made her hesitate as she added, "He Qimo, actually..."

"Get out!" He Qimo turned and roared.

Such coldness, such bloodshot eyes, instantly frightening Shen Jian妮 as if her soul had left her body.

She wanted to leave immediately, but her legs had gone weak.

Seeing Shen Jian妮 still standing there, He Qimo took a step closer, "Are you leaving or not?"

"I-I am, it’s just..." Shen Jian妮 nodded, stammering.

The next instant, seeing Shen Jian妮 still rooted to the spot.

He Qimo coldly stepped forward again, "You’re laughing at me too, aren’t you?"

"No, no..." Shen Jian妮 shook her head, seeing the towering figure of He Qimo standing before her, nearly enveloping her entirely in his shadow, her spine tingled with cold, legs even weaker, unable to move.

But, with red, moist eyes, holding back a tremor, in that moment, He Qimo’s mind burst.

"Shen Jian妮! Why must everyone and everything in this world go against me! I’ve given up, isn’t that enough!"

In an instant, in the next moment.

He Qimo grabbed Shen Jian妮’s arm, tore off the towel on her body, threw it on the ground, and hurled her onto the bed... For origınal chapters go to Nov3lFɪre.ɴet