Chapter 48: Qiao An’s Pregnancy

Everyone looked at Qiao An suspiciously. First Madam guessed, “Could Qiao An be pregnant?”

When Third Madam heard that Qiao An might be pregnant, she was overjoyed. After all, the eldest son of the Li family would receive an additional five percent of the shares.

She ran over and held Qiao An’s hand affectionately. “An An, tell Mom, are you pregnant?”

Li Zecheng’s expression began to become conflicted.

“Mom, if Qiao An is pregnant, will I still get a divorce?”

The Third Madam, who had always listened to her son, turned pale when she heard her son mention divorce. She scolded Li Zecheng, “What divorce? It’s not easy for Qiao An to get pregnant with our Li family’s eldest great-grandson. Let me tell you, swallow the thought of divorce. If you dare to divorce Qiao An again, I’ll beat you up.”

She deliberately emphasized her eldest great-grandson, which made Li Zecheng suddenly realize.

With the child in Qiao An’s stomach, he could obtain the Old Master’s reward. With these 5% shares, why would he worry about not being able to get through the current crisis?

Li Zecheng’s attitude immediately changed. He ran over and held Qiao An’s hand. He confessed to Qiao An, “An An, let’s not get a divorce. Let’s make up and give the child a healthy family. Okay?”

Qiao An looked at him coldly. “Are you eating your words so soon?”

Li Zecheng was embarrassed.

Li Xiaoran pushed Li Zecheng away and said coldly, “You’re going to divorce Qiao An, so this child has nothing to do with you. Whether it lives or lives, it’s all up to Qiao An.”

Li Zecheng flew into a rage. “Li Xiaoran, what do you mean? Did you deliberately encourage Qiao An to abort my child? How can you be so heartless?”

Li Xiaoran suddenly grabbed Li Zecheng’s neck and questioned angrily, “Li Zecheng, open your eyes and look at Qiao An. Is her condition suitable for giving birth? She has just recovered from her serious injuries and her body still needs to be repaired. Now that she has suffered a blow because of Mother Qiao’s death, you have to torture her from body to spirit. I won’t allow it.”

Li Zecheng wanted to push Li Xiaoran away, but he was not as strong as Li Xiaoran. Li Xiaoran had developed his intelligence and physique since he was young and was an outstanding talent in every aspect. He had learned Taekwondo and chose boxing and mixed martial arts in university. Li Zecheng was really like a chick in front of him.

He could only roar unwillingly, “But that’s my child. He just came to this world. As his father, I have the obligation to let him live and raise him.”

Li Xiaoran said angrily, “Li Zecheng, you only want the baby, but you don’t care about the mother’s life at all. You’re not human. Your son is still a cell egg. Li Zecheng, kill it when he doesn’t have a heart.”

The uncle and nephew argued.

This time, no one spoke.

They couldn’t wait for Qiao An to abort this child because they knew that this child was born with a golden key. His survival was directly related to the economic rise of the Li family’s fourth branch.

However, they knew that the Old Master valued this great-grandson, so they did not dare to offend him.

Therefore, only Li Xiaoran resisted everyone from the third branch.

At this moment, someone said, “She just vomited. She might not be pregnant.”

Her words woke him from his dream.

Li Zecheng felt like a clown and was so ashamed that his face turned red.

Mr. Qiao pulled his daughter in front of him and scanned the crowd with a fierce gaze. He said angrily, “Li Zecheng, regardless of whether my An An is pregnant or not, you have to divorce her.”

Li Zecheng immediately expressed his sincerity. “Dad, if An An is pregnant with my child, I won’t get a divorce.”

Mr. Qiao sneered. “Don’t expect to be a father. I heard what Dr. Li said. He said that my daughter is not suitable to be pregnant, so Qiao An doesn’t want this child. An An, let’s go. Daddy will bring you to the hospital to abort this child.”

As soon as she said this, Third Madam rolled her eyes in fear and almost fainted on the spot.

Li Zecheng suddenly grabbed Qiao An’s hand. “Dad, An An and I are not divorced yet. I want to bring her home.” He wanted to imprison Qiao An.

Mr. Qiao said, “Home? How can your cage that eats human blood be called home? Li Zecheng, my daughter will never step into that damn place again.”

At this moment, Li Xiaoran stood up and said, “Uncle, since you’re unwilling to return to their house, why don’t you stay in my rented room for a night?”

Father Qiao had long known that Li Xiaoran had sold his house to treat Mother Qiao. Now that he heard that he was staying in a rented apartment, he said gratefully, “Doctor Li, thank you.”

“Uncle, it’s my honor that you think highly of my rental.”

Li Xiaoran’s rented apartment was located in an ordinary building near Jinghang Hospital. However, it was quite spacious and neat.

Perhaps because Li Xiaoran’s affinity was natural, Father Qiao did not feel reserved when he entered his rented room.

On the other hand, Qiao An stood at the door in a daze, sizing up this unfamiliar environment.

Li Xiaoran patted Qiao An’s head dotingly and said gently, “An An, welcome.”

At that moment, his throat inexplicably tightened.

Bringing Qiao An home was his long-cherished wish.

Unexpectedly, when this wish was fulfilled, things had changed.

He reached out and hooked Qiao An’s finger, pulling her into the house.

Then, he found her a pair of ladies’ slippers in the cabinet. The pattern on them was Qiao An’s favorite Peppa Pig.Li Xiaoran looked at the shoes and was in a daze for a moment before bending down to help Qiao An change.

Father Qiao sighed when he saw the gentle and considerate Li Xiaoran.

If there was anything in the Li family that could make him less angry, it was Li Xiaoran.

Li Xiaoran pulled Qiao An to the sofa and said gently, “An An, sit down first. I’ll squeeze you a glass of lemon juice.”

Mr. Qiao hurriedly thanked him. “Doctor Li, you’ve taken such good care of An An. You even know what her favorite drink is. You’re so considerate. I thank you on behalf of my An An.”

Li Xiaoran was slightly stunned, and a faint bitterness appeared on his handsome face.

All of Qiao An’s preferences were imprinted in his mind.

He was sincere with her.

But all he got in return was an escape.

Li Xiaoran walked out with two glasses of fruit juice and placed them on the coffee table. Then, he glanced at Qiao An meaningfully and said, “Uncle, wait for me for a moment. I’m going downstairs to buy something.”

Just as Father Qiao was wondering what Li Xiaoran wanted to buy downstairs, Li Xiaoran returned quickly. He placed a box of pregnancy test kit in front of Qiao An.

When Father Qiao saw the early pregnancy test kit, his old face was covered in sadness and helplessness.

Li Xiaoran carefully taught Qiao An how to use the test paper. Then, he stuffed the test paper into Qiao An’s hand and pushed her into the bathroom.