The lady is pregnant! Third Master, please restrain yourself after the marriage.

A familiar, deep voice reached Jiang Nan's ears, and the scent of cedarwood in particular stirred her heart.

Jiang Nan looked at him, surprised, and asked, "Xiao Beixun, what are you doing here?"

Wasn't he in Gangcheng with Ji Yishu?

Xiao Beixun tightened his grip on her waist, his voice hoarse, "What, afraid I'll see?"

Jiang Nan felt a ticklish sensation when he pinched her soft flesh.

It trembled unconsciously.

"Is Third Master jealous?"

Jiang Nan's soft body couldn't help but move closer to him, her upturned eyes revealing a playful and alluring charm.

Xiao Beixun's sharp eyebrows furrowed. "You should know what the consequences will be for playing me for a fool."

Jiang Nan sensed danger and realized that he was really angry.

She quickly tried to appease him, "I'm pregnant right now, won't Third Master show me any mercy?"

Jiang Nan exhaled through her red lips, the breath trailing softly around his thin lips.

She snorted arrogantly, "Even if you don't love me, I'm still the mother of your child. Can't you be a little gentler with me?"

The murderous aura surrounding Xiao Beixun slowly dissipated.

Seeing that it worked, Jiang Nan continued to explain, "Besides, I came to this seminar on short notice, and I didn't know that Xiao Ziqian was also here."

After hearing this, Xiao Beixun's anger dissipated by more than half.

"Two women come to the seminar, and they can't learn to be honest?" Xiao Beixun's voice remained deep, slightly reproachful.

But the tone wasn't too harsh.

Jiang Nan narrowed her eyes slightly, a playful smile curving her red lips. "Is Third Master worried about me?"

Seeing her cunning expression, Xiao Beixun let go of her hand.

"You'll get what's coming to you sooner or later."

What happened on the 18th floor of the Bund last night? Do I need him to remind me?

Seeing that he was about to leave, Jiang Nan grabbed his hand. "Third Master, are you leaving already? You still haven't told me why you're here."

Xiao Beixun's dark eyes swept over him. "What, are you afraid I'll expose your tricks right now?"

Jiang Nan took his hand and, with a gentle push, softly entered his broad chest.

"I disagree with what you're saying, Third Master. Don't you already know what tricks I'm using?"

His fingers restlessly landed on the hard chest.

You can feel the power of the muscles even through the clothes.

Xiao Beixun grabbed her hand tightly. "Is the child in your belly really mine?"

Those eyes were sharp and piercing.

Even the breath he exhaled sent a shiver down Jiang Nan's spine.

Jiang Nan frowned immediately and said reproachfully, "I'm getting angry when Third Master says that. I won't allow you to think that you're inferior to other men."

She gave a soft hum.

Her cold, beautiful face held a hint of dissatisfaction, yet was also full of pride.

"?"

Xiao Beixun's brows relaxed slightly. "Quick-witted."

Jiang Nan leaned closer, tilting her charming face up to look at him from below.

"Where does Third Master live?" Her delicate fingers poked at his chest muscles with a soft, boneless touch.

The two were standing very close together.

They could almost hear each other's heartbeats.

Xiao Beixun lowered his eyelids and glanced at her, his voice still low and husky, "Aren't you pregnant? What, still want to seduce me?"

This person...

Jiang Nan wasn't annoyed; a captivating smile curved her lips. "I wanted to inquire about Third Master's private life..."

Her clear, cool eyes stared directly into his. "Does Third Master have someone he wants to marry?"

Xiao Beixun's thick eyebrows furrowed slightly, a dark glint flashing in his deep eyes. "What do you mean?"

"You and Ji Yishu, what's going on? Are you planning to live together and get married?" Jiang Nan decided to ask directly.

The next second, Xiao Ziqian's surprised voice came from behind: "Nan Nan, what are you doing here?"

Jiang Nan's back stiffened abruptly.

Has Xiao Ziqian arrived?

She was still in Xiao Beixun's arms.

There's no way to avoid it now.

Jiang Nan's eyes darted around as she racked her brains, trying to figure out what to do...

"Third Uncle, you're here too. What are you all doing?"

Xiao Ziqian strode closer, looking at Xiao Beixun in astonishment.

Obviously.

He never expected to see his third uncle here.

Especially them, they're so close?

"what……"

Jiang Nan reacted quickly, her expression turning somewhat pained. "I twisted my ankle just now, but luckily Third Master helped me."

Xiao Ziqian looked at her ankle with suspicion. "How did you twist it?"

Jiang Nan hissed, still looking pained, "It's all because of those high heels, they're too high."

She frowned in displeasure.

Xiao Beixun watched her performance with a calm expression.

Her acting skills are indeed good.

No wonder Xiao Ziqian didn't notice anything even after several attempts.

Seeing that she seemed to be in real pain, Xiao Ziqian immediately abandoned his earlier suspicions and hurriedly helped Jiang Nan away from Xiao Beixun's arms.

"Third Uncle, it's a good thing you were there just now, otherwise Nan Nan would have been alright."

Xiao Ziqian said politely, "Then I'll take Nan Nan to the hospital first, and I'll come find you later."

Xiao Beixun's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he gave a soft "hmm".

His dark eyes swept over Jiang Nan.

Just then, Jiang Nan looked up at him.

I could clearly see the darkness and probing in his eyes.

This guy.

So cold and clear-headed all the time.

Jiang Nan suddenly became very curious: was there something or someone he cared about...?

Is it Ji Yishu?

Jiang Nan dismissed these speculations, smiled at Xiao Beixun, and a sly glint appeared in his eyes.

"Thank you, Third Master. I'll be going now."

Xiao Ziqian held her arm.

Jiang Nan calmly withdrew her hand and straightened her bodycon skirt.

"There are too many people here, I'll walk by myself, otherwise everyone will think I got here because of connections."

Her refusal was watertight.

Xiao Ziqian wanted to help her up, but he was afraid she would be unhappy, so he had no choice but to let her go.

He simply stayed close to her, ready to help her at any time.

Jiang Nan ignored him.

Constantly remind yourself that these acts of kindness are like deadly knives.

But she continued acting to the end, even faking a limp when she walked.

Fortunately, today is just for familiarizing myself with the venue.

Jiang Nan returned to the clubhouse entrance and called Chen Lin, asking her to come back with him.

In the car, Xiao Ziqian looked at her foot again with concern. "Nan Nan, a sprain can be serious or minor. Let's go to the hospital to get it checked out."

Jiang Nan sat in the passenger seat, his expression still indifferent and calm. "It's really nothing. You just need to go back and rest."

Xiao Ziqian was afraid of upsetting her, so he continued driving quietly.

Recalling the way Jiang Nan leaned against Xiao Beixun's chest back then, from his perspective, the two seemed unusually intimate.

Anyone who didn't know better would think they were a couple.

But Xiao Ziqian thought about it and realized it was impossible.

How could Uncle San possibly be interested in his fiancée?

Besides, Jiang Nan had been with him for two years. Although she was proud and aloof, she had always been sincere towards him.

He felt that it was because too many things had happened recently that he was overthinking things.

After Jiang Nan got out of the car, he asked Chen Lin to help him.

Xiao Ziqian tried to help her up, but she firmly refused, saying, "There are many people from the conference staying here, so you shouldn't go up."

"But we are..."

Xiao Ziqian tried to argue, but Jiang Nan interrupted him, saying, "It's working time now."

Xiao Ziqian's eyes showed worry as he gently coaxed, "I'll be worried about you being injured, Nan Nan. Let me take care of you, okay?"

Seeing his distressed expression, Jiang Nan felt a sudden tightness in her chest...