Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 177 Young Mistress of the Qian Family

"What? Jiang Rourou?" Qian Ke'er's temper flared up immediately upon hearing this. "Brother, don't blame me for being harsh, but the Nan family has a bad reputation. I've heard that Nan Dongxue has had a string of women outside the family since he was young. Jiang Rourou's mother, Jiang Xue, was a mistress who rose to power. And that Nan Wu is no better; she even seduced Shen... In short, their whole family is extremely dissolute and morally corrupt. A woman like Jiang Rourou should absolutely not be allowed to enter our family!"

Qian Xingjie said calmly, "Ke'er, you don't understand. Rou Rou is already with me and is pregnant with my child. Do you expect me to abort my child? I really can't bear to. Besides, Rou Rou's family is family, and she is herself. We can't just kill her because of her family. That's not fair to her!"

"Brother, don't you think about why Jiang Rourou got pregnant with your child? Maybe she planned it all along. Maybe she's after our Qian family's status? I don't know what a girl like her is thinking. You can just spend some money to get rid of her quickly. I believe she'll be happy to do so!" Qian Ke'er hated everything related to Nan. Anyone with the surname Nan was a thorn in her side. Moreover, she believed that as long as she disagreed, her father would definitely side with her.

But to her surprise, she miscalculated this time.

"Rou Rou, you're wrong to say that. That child is a life, not something you can measure with money. Besides, he's also a member of the Qian family, and we can't just give him away to someone else to raise. Your brother is an adult, and he's steady in his actions. I trust his judgment. Since he wants to marry Jiang Rou Rou, let him marry her. Anyway, he's not getting any younger, and it's time for him to get married and have children. I respect his wishes!" Clearly, Qian Huai'an was completely siding with Qian Xingjie.

This was something Qian Ke'er never expected. "Dad, how could you be fooled too? Jiang Rourou might be a fraud. The Nan family is no pushover. I heard the Nan family has fallen. Maybe she's just taking my brother for a fool and using him as their lifeline. You two can't be so foolish!"

However, no matter what she said, Qian Huai'an always stood on Qian Xingjie's side this time. "Alright, Ke'er, I know you care about your brother, but since he has already made up his mind, let's do it his way!"

"Thank you, Dad!" Qian Xingjie was deeply moved and raised a glass of wine to Qian Huai'an.

"By the way, how many months along is the baby? When is the due date? Have you thought of a name yet?" Qian Huai'an asked excitedly in a series of questions.

"Two months. I really don't know the due date. As for the name... I think it's up to you, Dad, to decide!"

Qian Huai was so happy he forgot all about home. "Alright, alright, I'll have a fortune teller calculate it another day. I can't just name my grandson anything!"

Qian Huai'an was very happy today and drank a couple more glasses than usual. In the end, Qian Xingjie helped him upstairs to rest. As he was leaving, Qian Huai'an grabbed his hand and said, "Whenever you get the ultrasound, you must show it to me first!"

"I know, Dad, I definitely will!" As Qian Huai'an gradually closed his eyes, Qian Xingjie's smile turned sinister.

Over the years, he hadn't followed Qian Huai'an for nothing; just as he had suspected, Qian Huai'an favored sons over daughters.

Although he had been Qian Ke'er's son for so many years, he still did not have the same status as her, nor did he even have the most basic trust in her. However, he showed an eagerness and infatuation towards his eldest grandson.

Look, he just tried it casually and he got so excited. Does that mean that Qian Xingjie can rise in status because of his son?
Qian Xingjie came downstairs and saw the person waiting at the bottom of the stairs. He paused for a moment, then walked past the person as if he didn't see them.

Why her?

Qian Xingjie stopped in his tracks and said impatiently, "Musha, it's your business that you're favored by Ke'er, but that doesn't give you the right to question me like this!"

Losing her temper, Mu Sha didn't care about any of that. "That Jiang Rourou is no good at all. I investigated her privately. She actually had an affair with her own brother-in-law. What right does such a shameless and dissolute woman have to enter the Qian family? What right does she have to marry you? Young master, please wake up. You can't have this kind of woman. She will ruin you!"

Qian Xingjie put his hands in his pockets, looking completely nonchalant. "Whether I'm qualified or not is up to me. I like it, and that's enough. No one has the right to interfere, including you!" With that, he turned and left without looking back.

Musa stood there, her vision blurred, and she almost lost her balance.

Jiang Rourou hung up on Qian Xingjie several times, but seeing how persistent he was, she finally answered the phone.

"Qian Xingjie, are you crazy? I'll report you for harassment if you don't..."

"Jiang Rourou, want to discuss a business deal? I guarantee you'll be interested!"

In the afternoon tea restaurant, Jiang Rourou frowned in displeasure when the waiter brought her coffee. She shoved it aside and said, "Qian Xingjie, what do you mean? I'm already not bothering you anymore, and you still want to harm me? Don't you know pregnant women can't drink coffee?"

Jiang Rourou was in a state of turmoil regarding this child. Although she was unreliable, it was still a life, and her first child. She couldn't bear to abort it. But from another perspective, this child was a burden to her, a drag on her life, and would hinder her marriage into a wealthy family. After all, no one wants to marry a woman who has a child out of wedlock, right? And no man wants to be a burden.

Qian Xingjie snapped his fingers and ordered the waiter, "A glass of juice!"

Jiang Rourou stared at him, looking him up and down. "Qian Xingjie, what exactly did you ask me to come here today?"

Something's definitely fishy about this sudden kindness.

Qian Xingjie crossed his arms and leaned back, smiling as he met her gaze. "I heard that your Nan family is facing particularly difficult times right now. The company went bankrupt, and a bunch of people come to your door every day demanding repayment. You've been used to a life of luxury, and suddenly you're falling to such a low point. Can you handle that? I'm really worried about you!"

Jiang Rourou was furious and embarrassed. "What do you mean? Did you send me here just to make fun of me? If you don't want the child, just say so. Is it really necessary to bully me like this?"

After yelling, she picked up her handbag and prepared to leave.

What she can't accept most is being looked down upon by others; that humiliation makes her feel completely ashamed.

"Wait a minute, I haven't finished speaking, why are you leaving?"

Jiang Rourou shook off his hand. "You've achieved your goal, what else is there to say?"

Qian Xingjie chuckled twice. "I know you can't accept living such a hard life right now. After all, we've slept together, and you're pregnant with my child. How can I watch you suffer like this? I have a solution that kills two birds with one stone. It will give your child a legitimate status and allow you to live a life free from financial worries again!"

"what?"

Qian Xingjie leaned closer, his eyes dark and gloomy. "Marry me and become the young mistress of the Qian family!"