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

Does this count?

The baby died, but the milk came in?

Jiang Nan's expression remained indifferent. "Your so-called care for me now will only add to my burden."

These sharp words left Xiao Ziqian speechless, frozen in place.

His hand froze in mid-air.

He watched helplessly as Chen Lin helped Jiang Nan into the hotel.

He wanted to chase after him, but his feet felt inexplicably heavy, as if they were filled with lead, and he couldn't move.

His thoughts were brought back to the surface when his phone rang.

Upon seeing the caller ID, he clicked his tongue slightly, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.

He then held the phone to his ear and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Brother Ziqian, Jiang Nan is also on a business trip in Haishi. You haven't replied to my WeChat messages for a while. Are you with her?"

A gentle, dissatisfied voice came from behind, "You promised me last night that you would never contact her, you can't lie to me."

Xiao Ziqian frowned, a hint of irritation in his expression. "I wasn't with her, and I didn't lie to you."

"real?"

Xiao Ziqian gave a soft "hmm".

Wen Wan's tone softened noticeably, tinged with a hint of smugness, "That's more like it. Don't forget our purpose in getting close to her."

"I'm really worried that you'll fall in love with her, even though you're just pretending."

Her gentle tone and coquettish manner made her seem charming and tender even without seeing her in person.

In the past, Xiao Ziqian thought she was cute and clingy, but now he felt a little uncomfortable.

He felt that too many things had happened recently, which led to this state of mind.

"Silly girl, how could that be? You're overthinking it. We've been together for three years."

Wen Wan let out a satisfied giggle, "I knew Brother Ziqian still loves me the most. How could Brother Ziqian possibly be interested in a woman like Jiang Nan who's all talk and no action?"

"Besides, the Jiang family's businesses are already in my father's hands. Once she dies, my father can help you get a foothold in the Xiao family headquarters."

Speaking of this, Wen Wan was filled with resentment.

It's all that short-lived aunt's fault for making that will so early on.

They said that Jiang Nan could only inherit the property after he turned 23 and got married, and if Jiang Nan died during this period, the property would be donated to the country.

Otherwise, Jiang Nan would have died five years ago!

Fortunately, Jiang Nan was completely unaware of the will's existence, and in the end, her fate remained the same:

That is death!

Xiao Ziqian felt a warmth in his heart after hearing what she said, and his previous displeasure dissipated. He realized that Wen Wan was devoted to him and that he should cherish her.

"Wenwan, I've seen and remembered everything you've done for me. Don't worry, we'll definitely be able to stay together."

"Just know how good I am, Ziqian-ge. I will always support you and love you well," she said gently and affectionately.

Xiao Ziqian felt that he might be getting a little too involved with Jiang Nan because of his relationship with her as his boyfriend.

My previously wavering resolve has been strengthened once again.

He hummed in agreement. "Silly girl, me too."

He turned around, got back into the car, and drove away.

After Jiang Nan was helped into the elevator by Chen Lin, she stopped pretending.

Chen Lin followed her to the guest room, raising an eyebrow knowingly. "Director Jiang, are you trying to avoid President Xiao's advances?"

Jiang Nan met her questioning gaze. "What's wrong?"

Chen Lin's gaze fell on her feet. "You're not injured at all. You were obviously pretending to be injured to reject him."

Jiang Nan smiled and did not deny it.

"Knowing too much could get you silenced."

Chen Lin chuckled twice, not forgetting her gossip, "Seriously, President Xiao is young and handsome, and he's the eldest son of the Xiao family's patriarch. So many women would fight tooth and nail for him, why didn't you take him?"

She felt that although Jiang Nan was a relative of the Wen family, he was climbing the social ladder in front of the Xiao family.

After all, the Xiao family is the richest family in Hong Kong, with a huge family background and immense power.

"Because being alive is the best thing," Jiang Nan said ambiguously.

It is undeniable.

On the surface, Xiao Ziqian is from a good family, handsome, rich, and gentle, making him an excellent choice for many girls.

It couldn't be her.

Chen Lin was confused, but she tactfully refrained from asking any further questions.

The seminar tomorrow will begin at 9:00 AM.

Chen Lin didn't linger and left, returning to her guest room.

Jiang Nan spent the rest of the day reviewing the materials for tomorrow's seminar.

Around 5 PM, Mr. Su, the organizer, created a group chat and sent a message inviting representatives from all parties to attend the banquet at the seminar the following evening.

Everyone was very enthusiastic and expressed their willingness to attend.

As the group's representative, Jiang Nan, though unwilling to participate, had no choice but to make a gesture.

After replying to the group messages, Jiang Nan turned on the group chat's "Do Not Disturb" option.

Then I put down my phone and stretched.

Remembering that she had run into Xiao Beixun at the meeting that afternoon, she immediately picked up her phone again and made a WeChat call.

I thought he wouldn't answer, but the call connected the next second. "What's up?"

His indifferent tone made all those days and nights of entanglement seem superfluous.

Jiang Nan suddenly became arrogant again, "Third Master has taken advantage of me and doesn't want to admit it anymore, otherwise why would he be so cold to me?"

She paused, then continued probing, "Or has Third Master already found a marriage partner and is preparing to break our verbal agreement?"

These words caused a moment of silence on the other end.

The silence made Jiang Nan think the call had been disconnected.

She glanced at it uncertainly; they were still on the phone, after all.

"Miss Jiang's ability to turn the tables has improved. I think you can break off this marriage even without my help." Xiao Beixun's voice was cold and deep, like ice shards coming through the microphone.

Jiang Nan felt a chill run through her.

What, is this an open admission?

Before Jiang Nan could say another word, Xiao Beixun hung up the phone.

Jiang Nan: "..."

It's dead already?

He hasn't answered his own question yet!

That night, Jiang Nan fell asleep with various speculations in his mind.

She was wondering how she should respond if Xiao Beixun really liked Ji Yishu and was planning to marry her.

This is a matter of life and death.

This thought kept her awake again.

When I arrived at the seminar the next day, I was feeling a bit down.

At this moment, Chen Lin, who was sitting next to Jiang Nan, suddenly exclaimed, "Director Jiang, isn't that Xiao Beixun, the third master of the Xiao Group?"

"My God, what a distinguished-looking man."

Jiang Nan's gaze was drawn to Chen Lin's voice, and he looked in that direction.

It really is Xiao Beixun.

Seemingly noticing her gaze, Xiao Beixun looked in their direction.

Xiao Ziqian, who was sitting on the other side of Jiang Nan, said to her, "Nan Nan, Uncle San is over there. Let's go say hello."

Jiang Nan thought Xiao Ziqian's suggestion was good.

During this time, she felt that her relationship with Xiao Beixun had become somewhat distant...

The two got up and walked towards Xiao Beixun.

Xiao Ziqian greeted Xiao Beixun with a smile, "Third Uncle."

Xiao Beixun's gaze swept over Jiang Nan indifferently, almost imperceptibly.

His dark eyes held a complex mix of emotions that were difficult to fathom.

Jiang Nan raised the corners of his eyes slightly, his gaze carrying a hint of slyness, and smiled at him, "Third Master."

That gaze, though cool, carried a hint of alluring charm.

Xiao Beixun's gaze lingered on her face, and he gave a soft "hmm," his expression and demeanor exuding a cold indifference that kept people at a distance.

Jiang Nan scoffed inwardly.

Why don't you do that when you're doing *that*?

"Brother Beixun, so you've been here all along."

Suddenly, a cheerful female voice rang out.

Jiang Nan suddenly lifted her eyelids and saw the person who had come in affectionately taking Xiao Beixun's arm.