Chapter 598 - Aunt Ning, the Game Has Just Begun (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Staring at the changing expression on Ning Shuqian’s face, Wen Xinya said with a smirk, “Aunt Ning, you must be careful. You’re carrying the Wen Family’s flesh and blood. Should anything happen to you, the consequences would be dire.”

She had emphasized the words “dire” and “consequences” while staring at Ning Shuqian mysteriously.

“Thanks for helping me and saving me from the fall,” Ning Shuqian said, seething with anger. She had an ominous feeling after seeing the mysterious smile on Wen Xinya’s face.

What is Wen Xinya trying to do?

She suddenly realized that that question had been replaying in her head.

Wen Xinya stared at the look of terror on Ning Shuqian’s face and said smilingly, “Aunt Ning, you don’t have to thank me. I was just worried that I’d be implicated if something were to happen to you.”

Ning Shuqian grimaced. She was suddenly reminded of what happened during the Wen Corporation annual gala, and that Wen Xinya was merely trying to spite her. “Good that you know. So, from now on, you must pray that I’ll be alright and deliver the Wen Family’s flesh and blood safely.”

She intentionally tried to mimic Wen Xinya’s tone and emphasized the words “flesh and blood”. Be in the past or now, biological children meant a lot to wealthy families and carrying on the family’s bloodline would meant that the family business would be carried on. In the upper-class society, the family business would be succeeded by the eldest son or grandson, so long as he was not a wastrel.

Wen Xinya chuckled and said sneeringly, “Aunt Ning… you didn’t graduate from secondary school, did you? Fortunately, I’m the only one who heard this. If others hear you, they’re going to laugh at you. I’ll help you define flesh and blood in layman’s terms.”

Ning Shuqian grimaced, wishing she could rip her mouth apart. She had dropped out of school when she was in form three because she had gotten pregnant with Ning Yuya.

Wen Xinya said calmly, “My mother is my father’s lawful wife. Only the children that she gives birth to can be considered as the flesh and blood of the Wen Family. You’re just my stepmother, and in ancient times, second wives are considered to be concubines. The children of concubines will never be the rightful children of the family. You… don’t have the right to claim that your child is the successor.”

Ning Shuqian almost spat on her face. Such rules and traditions no longer existed in today’s society and even illegitimate children could become successors. Hence, Wen Xinya’s words seemed a little redundant.

Wen Xinya smiled and said, “Besides, Aunt Ning, you’re being too quick to speak. Everything is confirmed only if you can give birth to the child. I’m afraid you might not even be able to do so.”

Ning Shuqian looked up and glowered at her. “What do you mean? Are you cursing me?”

Wen Xinya’s rosy lips curled into a cold smirk and she said, “Aunt Ning, let’s not beat around the bush. Actually, I’ve long known that you’re faking your pregnancy. You can’t conceive at all, let alone give birth to the Wen Family’s flesh and blood.”

Enough with the acting. It’s time to get straight to the point.

Ning Shuqian’s eyes widened in shock and she said, “Wen Xinya! Don’t spout any nonsense and accuse me. During the Wen Corporation annual gala, you took my pulse and verified that I was pregnant. Everyone in the circle knows about it. Besides… the doctors at the hospital have also confirmed that I’m pregnant. So has Master Luo Le. Since you said that I’m not pregnant, show me the evidence.”