On the day of the divorce, I became Qin Shao's darling.

Lin Xiwei rushed to the hospital, pushed open the ward door, and saw Qin Jiamo holding the child.

The little one nestled in the man's arms like a sloth, while the man, lacking experience in soothing children, could only awkwardly pat the child's back.

Lin Xiwei put down her bag and walked over quickly.

"Baby, Mommy's home. I'm sorry, Mommy didn't know you weren't feeling well, otherwise I would have come back sooner."

She held her son's little hand and explained apologetically in a low voice.

Qin Jiamo stared at her intently, and seeing that she didn't dare to look at him, he bluntly exposed her: "You're afraid to see me, so you've even abandoned your son."

"No," Lin Xiwei immediately denied, then took the child from his arms, still not looking directly at him. "I did have work to do, and I took so much leave recently."

After saying that, she took the child a few steps away and sat down on the other side of the single sofa.

The ward door was pushed open, and Old Madam Qin came in.

"Weiwei, you're back."

Lin Xiwei looked up at the old woman, "Godmother, you're still awake?"

"Junjun isn't feeling well, and you haven't come back yet, how can I sleep?" Madam Qin was simply stating a fact, without any intention of blaming Lin Xiwei.

Lin Xiwei knew that the old lady loved the child, so she nodded gratefully and urged her to go to sleep.

Grandma Qin checked the time and asked with concern, "Weiwei, have you eaten?"

"Godmother, I'm not hungry. Let's put Junjun to sleep first."

Lin Xiwei hadn't eaten yet because she had originally planned to grab something to eat near the company after finishing overtime, but when she learned that Junjun wasn't feeling well, she came back immediately.

"How could I not be hungry if I haven't eaten yet this late?"

Old Madam Qin muttered something, then turned her gaze to Qin Jiamo, who was sitting quietly beside her, and directly ordered, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and order food for Weiwei."

"Godmother, no need, I'll order takeout later."

Madam Qin: "What kind of nutrition can takeout provide? Health is the most important thing."

After saying that, seeing her son's indifferent expression and aloof attitude, the old lady turned around and kicked his long leg, saying, "I'm talking to you! Who have you been giving me the cold shoulder all night?"

Qin Jiamo didn't know who she was giving the cold shoulder to.

Anyway, just thinking about Lin Xiwei's attitude towards him made him feel uncomfortable and unable to be happy.

"Okay, you can go back to sleep now. I'll order food for her." He sat up and finally responded.

Lin Xiwei was afraid that Old Madam Qin would find out about their relationship, so while coaxing the child, she said politely again, "Godmother, you should go and rest. I can take good care of Junjun."

"Alright, the child isn't feeling well and doesn't need us to take care of him. Thank you for your help. If there's anything else, let Jia Mo do it." After giving her instructions, Madam Qin reminded her son again to order food before turning to leave.

Qin Jiamo took out her phone and called Uncle Meng, then asked Lin Xiwei, "What would you like to eat? A proper meal? Or some porridge or something?"

Lin Xiwei frowned when she heard him call him Uncle Meng. "It's so late, why bother Uncle Meng? Besides, it's quite a long way from there."

"I'm not asking you to run errands."

"..." Lin Xiwei was speechless and glared at him.

Qin Jiamo said, "After you come over, either ignore me or glare at me—what did I do to you?"

Lin Xiwei was shocked. How dare he say that?

"Don't you know whether you've done anything to me or not? Or do you have amnesia?" Lin Xiwei retorted angrily.

As a result of her retort, Qin Jiamo's expression softened and became more pleasant.

"I do seem to be forgetful. Should I remind you, Lin-meimei, what did I do to offend you?"

Lin Daiyu?

Lin Xiwei shuddered at the cloying address.

"What did you just call me?"

She turned to look at the languid man on the sofa, wondering if he had been possessed.

Is this still the same cold, dignified, and serious lawyer Qin?

Qin Jiamo looked uncomfortable and tried to find a reason, "Your surname is Lin, and you're my sworn sister. Is it wrong to call you 'Sister Lin'?"

It is believed that whenever Chinese people hear the name "Lin Daiyu," they will involuntarily think of the tragic love story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu in "Dream of the Red Chamber."

The phrase "A beautiful girl like Lin Daiyu fell from the sky, like a light cloud just emerging from the mountain" is deeply ingrained in the Chinese people's genes.

Lin Xiwei knew she was being teased, but she was speechless.

"What do you want to eat? Tell me quickly," Qin Jiamo urged again.

She looked away. "Whatever."

Anyway, everything Uncle Meng makes tastes delicious.

Seeing her awkwardness, Qin Jiamo didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he asked Uncle Meng what ingredients were left in the restaurant, so he could make three or four dishes.

Then Qin Jiamo called her bodyguard and asked him to come and pick it up.

After Lin Xiwei had soothed her son and saw that the little guy was asleep, she got up and put him on the bed.

Qin Jiamo didn't leave. Seeing that she was still sitting by the bed with a worried look after putting the child down, she whispered to comfort her, "The doctor said that fever is a normal reaction to chemotherapy. As long as it doesn't develop into a high fever at night, it's not a big problem."

Lin Xiwei nodded gently and continued to watch over the child.

Qin Jiamo didn't disturb her, but he was also reluctant to leave.

He sat quietly to one side, occasionally glancing at his phone and sometimes looking up at the woman sitting by the hospital bed.

There are some things I want to say, but the child is asleep, so it's inconvenient to speak.

Time passed quietly until someone knocked on the ward door and a bodyguard came in carrying an insulated box.

"Mr. Qin, dinner is served."

Qin Jiamo nodded. "Put it on the table."

He got up, went over to open the insulated box, and took out the food containers one by one.

Steaming hot, the air was soon filled with the aroma of food.

Seeing that her son was sleeping soundly, Lin Xiwei got up and went over to Qin Jiamo.

She glanced at the man silently, her red lips slightly pursed, and the lingering, passionate kiss from noon came to mind again.

"Eat it while it's hot." Qin Jiamo arranged the lunchbox and even handed her the chopsticks himself.

Lin Xiwei said "thank you" very softly and sat down to eat.

Qin Jiamo remained standing, his long legs crossed, watching her with a leisurely air.

Lin Xiwei felt uncomfortable under his gaze, so she looked up and asked, "Would you... like to eat something too?"

Qin Jiamo smiled slightly, "I thought you wouldn't talk to me all night."

"..." Lin Xiwei was speechless.

Was he staring at her so intently, just waiting for her to ask him if he wanted to eat?

Seeing her face darken again, Qin Jiamo sat up and said in a condescending tone, "Fine, seeing you eating alone in such a lonely way, I'll reluctantly eat with you."

Lin Xiwei frowned, looking incredulous.

She couldn't take it anymore and retorted directly: "Then you don't have to force yourself. I enjoy the peace and quiet of eating alone."

Qin Jiamo laughed: "I paid for this meal, and I'm going to eat it anyway."

"Then don't say you're eating with me."

"..." Qin Jiamo's eyes were fixed on her face. After observing her for a moment, he frowned slightly. "Are you still angry?"

He asked this question, clearly referring to the forceful kiss at noon.

Lin Xiwei blushed and her heart pounded.

Without looking up, she asked softly, "Shouldn't I be angry? It's so disrespectful."

Qin Jiamo stared at her for a few seconds, then suddenly reached out and picked up two rather luxurious-looking bags from the floor next to the sofa.

Place it at her feet.

"Don't be angry, consider this my apology." He put down his things, withdrew his hand, and continued eating.

Lin Xiwei turned her head slightly to look at her feet. "What's this?"

"Why don't you open it and see for yourself?"

Lin Xiwei put down her chopsticks and picked up the packaging bag.

I was surprised just by looking at the logo on the box inside, without even opening it.

Two bags from Louis Vuitton!

She stared wide-eyed at the person opposite her. "Why did you give me such an expensive bag?"

Qin Jiamo didn't even look up, continuing to eat casually, and explained, "Don't misunderstand, I didn't go out of my way to buy them for you. It's just that I once helped a boss with a lawsuit, and he was an agent for these brands. He gave me a few as a token of his gratitude. I don't need these kinds of women's things, so they've just been gathering dust at home."

Lin Xiwei opened the packaging and looked at the design.

Although she wasn't as fashion-savvy as Chu Qing, who knew all about luxury brands, she at least knew what a limited edition was.

Seeing Qin Jiamo's nonchalant tone, she expressed deep skepticism: "Someone just casually gave it away, and it's this rare crocodile skin one?"

"If you're going to give a gift, you have to give the best to show your sincerity."

After Qin Jiamo finished speaking, he looked up at her indifferently and said, "You can keep it. It's just taking up space in my house."

Lin Xiwei put the bag back in the box and returned it to him, saying, "I don't want it, it's too expensive."

A few days ago, the Qin family elders also gave her several bags and jewelry, which are displayed in the villa.

She's just an ordinary office worker now, and it's not appropriate for her to use these luxury items.

Even though she has tens of millions in assets and can afford to use these brands, she still doesn't want to be so high-profile.

Qin Jiamo frowned. "What, you're disgusted by what I gave you?"

"No, I don't need it."

"Don't you girls love bags the most? Why don't you need them?" Qin Jiamo was no longer as nonchalant as before.

This was the first time in his life that he had seriously chosen a gift for a girl. If he couldn't give it to her in the end, it would really hurt his pride!

"I'm just an ordinary office worker, and if I carry a bag that costs far more than my annual income, people will think I'm dating a rich guy," Lin Xiwei muttered.

But what he said was the truth.

She didn't want rumors to fly around and affect her life.

Qin Jiamo seized on the key point in her words: "So that's why you rejected me?"

Lin Xiwei suddenly looked up at him.

Weren't we talking about bags?

Why are we suddenly talking about refusing or not?

However, it cannot be denied that one reason she rejected Qin Jiamo was the vast difference in their social status.

"People always strive for better things. Aside from being a scumbag, your ex-husband was quite financially capable. Since you divorced him and are looking for someone else, of course you should find someone even wealthier—aren't I the chosen one?"

Qin Jiamo was very confident and openly praised herself.

Lin Xiwei stared at him, her expression hard to describe.

He really has no modesty whatsoever.

"Who says I have to find someone else after I get divorced? Can't I be a single lady?" Lin Xiwei muttered.

"It's dangerous for a woman who's too beautiful to be single."

Lin Xiwei was eating with her head down when she heard the compliment, and her cheeks flushed.

Given Qin Jiamo's status, he must have been tired of seeing all kinds of beautiful women, yet he still managed to praise himself for being beautiful.

Thinking of the scene at noon, she added meaningfully, "Yes, I've already felt it."

Qin Jiamo was amused by her words, "What happened at noon was nothing, I still know my limits."

Lin Xiwei protested: "You broke into someone's house and did that kind of thing to them, and you still say 'that's nothing'? How much more outrageous does it have to be to be 'nothing'? You're a lawyer, and you say such things."

Attorney Qin calmly replied, "As long as it's consensual, it's not excessive, and it has nothing to do with what I do."

"Who said it was consensual between you and me?" Lin Xiwei's cheeks flushed even more, and she quickly denied it.

Qin Jiamo said calmly, "Whether it's consensual or not, I'll judge for myself. Your denial won't change anything."

Enraged, Lin Xiwei suddenly picked up a salt and pepper shrimp and shoved it into his mouth: "Shut up! Eat!"

Qin Jiamo was stunned, then burst into laughter.

Lin Xiwei realized what she had done and quickly withdrew her hand, lowering her head so low that her face was almost buried in the rice...

Although she still resisted, Attorney Qin knew very well that her resistance was already at its last gasp.

Meng Junhe is right—even a strong woman can be won over by persistent pursuit. As long as he remains steadfast, he will definitely win this woman over.

At the end of the day, Qin Jiamo used both threats and inducements to force her to give away the two bags.

Furthermore, Lin Xiwei was ordered to carry it with her at all times and not keep it hidden at home.

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Lin Xiwei got busy early Saturday morning.

Junjun was discharged from the hospital today.

The initial chemotherapy has come to an end. Although it did not achieve the desired results, the condition is temporarily under control.

Director Wu meant that the child was too young and needed to experience the joys of childhood; there was no need for him to be confined to a hospital ward all the time.

Go back and take a break, allowing both adults and children to relax physically and mentally, so they can be in better spirits to face the next round of consolidation chemotherapy.

"However, I want to reiterate that based on the results of the first phase of treatment, the consolidation phase will not be ideal either. If drug resistance or specific gene mutations occur, then a change in treatment will be necessary. It is best to have a transplant at the appropriate time to have a chance of a complete cure."

After saying this, Director Wu's expression turned somewhat somber. "I know this is hard for you to accept, but that's how leukemia treatment works. You need to cooperate actively, but you also need to be prepared for the worst."

Lin Xiwei was initially quite happy to be discharged from the hospital today, but after hearing Director Wu's words, her heart felt indescribably heavy, and it felt as if a razor blade was stuck in her throat.

When they were discharged from the hospital, Qin Jia and her husband led Junjun ahead of them.

Qin Jiamo and Lin Xiwei lagged behind by a few steps.

After a long silence, Lin Xiwei suddenly turned to Qin Jiamo and abruptly asked, "Are you really sure you want to have a child with me to save Junjun?"

Qin Jiamo knew that she was still pondering Director Wu's words, and was probably frightened by the worst-case scenario that Director Wu had envisioned, and had begun to seriously consider the feasibility of "having another child".

He didn't shy away, looking directly into Lin Xiwei's eyes and said firmly, "I always think things through carefully before I act."

"Even if I have another child, there's no guarantee of a successful match. What if it fails? Wouldn't you regret it?"

Qin Jiamo remained steadfast, reiterating firmly, "I never regret my decisions."

He has thought it over seriously and is not opposed to having another child.

He was actually looking forward to that moment.

He believes his parents would also love to have another grandson.

Seeing that Lin Xiwei was still hesitating, Qin Jiamo said, "You don't have much time to hesitate. After all, it takes ten months to conceive, and even getting pregnant can't be guaranteed to be successful on the first try."

"I know." Lin Xiwei was still struggling with her inner conflict.

"I gave you time to think it over before, and now three days have passed. It's time for you to give me your answer."

Lin Xiwei was in a state of confusion.

She had a lot to consider, not only the various issues between her and Qin Jiamo, but also Junjun's thoughts.

If you have a child with Qin Jiamo, that child will call Qin Jiamo "Dad," but Junjun will call him "Uncle," even though the two children are brothers...

This ethical situation is too complicated.

Lin Xiwei shook her head, still undecided. "Give me a few more days so I can think it over."

Even if she agrees, she needs to be mentally prepared.

Qin Jiamo had already noticed her wavering and knew she would eventually agree, so he wasn't in a hurry.

After being discharged from the hospital, I returned to the Qin family's old house.

Mr. Qin has three siblings in his generation. He is the eldest, and his younger brother and sister are Qin Jiamo's uncle and aunt.

The Qin Group has a wide range of businesses. A few years ago, it spun off some important businesses and set up companies in other places. My uncle and aunt went to these other branches to serve as general managers.

Upon learning that their sacrificed nephew still had descendants, the two elders took time out of their busy schedules to return to their old house and come to see the child.

On the way home, Qin's parents took Junjun in one car, while Qin Jiamo and Lin Xiwei rode in another.

As the car drove onto the private road of the old house, Lin Xiwei couldn't help but feel nervous.

"Are you sure it's okay for me to go back with you? My situation is a bit awkward. Actually, it would be better if you just took Junjun back with you," Lin Xiwei said nervously.

"You're Junjun's mother, so why is this a problem? My parents have already explained it to the elders in the clan, and they all understand."

After Qin Jiamo finished speaking, seeing that she was restless, he couldn't help but reach out and gently hold her hand in his palm.

His intention was to offer comfort.

Lin Xiwei was startled by the warmth of his palm and quickly withdrew her hand.

Qin Jiamo smiled, said nothing, and did not force him.

After all, we'll be home soon, and I don't want to make her flustered and even more at a loss when she sees her elders.

Not long after, Lin Xiwei saw the winding mountain road in front of her suddenly open up.

Upon closer inspection, a manor-style building came into view not far away.

The entire complex is built against the mountain, cleverly blending into the mountain scenery to create a garden-style manor that is well-arranged, quiet and elegant.

"Your house... is so big, it's like a palace," Lin Xiwei couldn't help but exclaim.

Qin Jiamo smiled and said, "This manor was originally built by my great-grandfather's generation. Later, my grandfather and father expanded it, which is how it got to its current size. The Qin family has a large population, and everyone comes back for holidays, so there always needs to be a place for them to stay."

Lin Xiwei nodded after listening, still in shock.

The grand gates of the manor opened to the left and right, and two cars drove in one after the other.

Junjun got off the bus first with his grandparents. When he saw the beautiful and novel building in front of him, the little guy exclaimed "Wow!" without any attempt to hide it.

"Grandpa and Grandma, your house is so beautiful! It's just like the place where the emperor lives on TV!" Junjun exclaimed in shock, his eyes wide with amazement.

Grandpa Qin patted his grandson's round little head and corrected him, "Junjun, this is your home too."

Lin Xiwei got out of the car with Qin Jiamo in the back.

As soon as the two stopped, Junjun ran over and grabbed Lin Xiwei's hand. "Mommy, Grandpa and Grandma said this will be our home from now on! I'm so happy, this is Castle Paradise!"

Speaking of the amusement park, Mr. Qin said, "There is indeed an amusement park built in the backyard, specifically for Junjun to play in."

Lin Xiwei clicked her tongue, glanced at Qin Jiamo, and whispered, "You two are going too far. Junjun will be spoiled."

Qin Jiamo smiled faintly, "Be strict where you need to be, and spoil where you need to be—that's how my grandfather raised me when I was little, and look how spoiled I am!"

Lin Xiwei looked up at him and said bluntly, "You are really... shameless."

His venomous way of speaking is probably a consequence of being "spoiled".

"Let's go inside," Mr. Qin said, and the family headed towards the main house.

As soon as he stepped through the main gate of the mansion, two rows of servants bowed in unison: "Welcome home, young master! Welcome home, Miss Xiwei!"

Lin Xiwei was so startled by the scene that she froze on the spot.

day!

This scene, which only appears in domineering CEO novels and melodramatic short dramas, actually played out right before her eyes!

Before Lin Xiwei could react, the clan elders who had been waiting in the main living room stood up to greet her.

"They're back!"

"The child is back?"

"Let's go, let's go take a look!"

Lin Xiwei saw a group of people approaching them, and before Qin Jiamo could introduce them, she heard a series of exclamations.

"Tsk! This child looks just like Yue Lang, exactly like Yue Lang when he was a child."

"Indeed, genes are amazing! They didn't grow up together, but they still look so much like their father."

"I think the child's expression is more like Jia Mo's. I estimate that he will look more and more like Jia Mo as he grows up."

"That's not surprising. Yue Lang and Jia Mo are quite alike, so it's normal for a nephew to resemble his uncle."

Junjun was surrounded by people watching him, and he was a little shy, holding his mother's hand tightly.

Lin Xiwei was also nervous. She could only maintain a polite smile and nod kindly to whoever her eyes met.

After Qin Jiamo and the others calmed down a bit, they introduced themselves one by one.

Lin Xiwei followed suit and greeted people, while also teaching her son how to greet people.

Although Junjun is shy, he is very well-mannered. When his mother reminds him, he calls out "Second Grandfather, Great-Aunt, and a whole host of cousins" in a clear voice.

The understated yet luxurious mansion instantly transformed into a family reunion scene.

"I never imagined Miss Lin was so beautiful and had such a good temperament. She's also raised her child so well. It's truly a blessing in disguise that Yue Lang has a child left in this world." Aunt Qin looked at Lin Xiwei and praised her with a smile.

Lin Xiwei blushed, feeling very embarrassed.

Mr. Qin invited everyone to sit down in the living room and chat slowly. The crowd then dispersed and gradually moved into the living room.

But before Lin Xiwei could even sit down properly, Qin Jiamo's uncle and aunt came over, each carrying a brocade box.

"Ms. Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you. This is a gift I prepared for you and your child. It's a token of my appreciation, so please don't refuse it."

The two elders opened the brocade box and showed the gifts inside.

Junjun received a gold zodiac-themed lock, along with a necklace.

Lin Xiwei received a set of jewelry, including matching earrings.

Lin Xiwei was flattered and repeatedly stepped back and waved her hands, saying, "No, no, this is too precious. We appreciate your kindness, but we really can't accept this gift."