Hiding her pregnant belly! The wicked ex-wife of the true young master has awakened.

Jinzhi found Ji Jinxiao's address through the housekeeper. It wasn't a manor villa or a luxurious apartment; it was an apartment near Peking University.

The entire corridor is paved with retro terrazzo flooring, which has been worn smooth and shiny by years of footsteps.

The warm yellow old-fashioned wall lamps are soft and gentle, the walls are clean and tidy, and potted plants and doormats are placed by the door, creating a very homey atmosphere.

It's hard to imagine that a high-ranking military leader would live in such a simple place, and the neatly arranged bright-colored items on the shelf outside the door seem out of place with him.

"306, this is it."

Jinzhi knocked on the door.

There was no response from the first sound.

The golden branch is struck a second time.

"It's Sunday today, he shouldn't be working, but given his nature, you never know."

"Try again."

On the third knock, a man's voice could be faintly heard inside.

"Mr. Ji, are you there?"

There was still no movement. When Jinzhi stopped, the door opened from the inside.

It wasn't Ji Jinxiao who opened the door, but a man in an executive jacket. He paused for a moment upon seeing her, "You are...?"

"My name is Jinzhi. I've come to visit Mr. Ji. Please forgive my abrupt arrival."

Regardless of the circumstances, basic manners are essential.

Ji Jinxiao came out and wasn't too surprised to see Jinzhi. He said to the man, "You can go first. Do as I say."

"Yes."

"Come in."

Jinzhi and Ye Yu entered the house, placed the fruit they had brought on the table, and looked around the house.

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The country-style decor features warm apricot walls paired with wooden cabinets, and floral fabrics throughout, showing that the homeowner loves life.

The only jarring elements are the huge airplane model in front of the balcony and the military pictures on the wall.

Jinzhi stared at the house, somewhat lost in thought... The decorating style seemed vaguely familiar.

Ji Jinxiao's attitude wasn't as sharp as it had been that day; his voice was naturally deep, and he spoke quickly, "Sit wherever you like. Sprite or Coke?"

Jinzhi: "Plain water is fine."

Ji Jinxiao snorted coldly, "Quite the personality."

Ye Yu: "I'm the same as her."

Ji Jinxiao went to the kitchen to boil water.

Jinzhi was surprised that no one was taking care of him.

Ji Jinliang's manor was teeming with servants, but his place was quiet and peaceful.

Soon, the hot water was ready and placed in front of the two of them.

Ji Jinxiao sat down opposite the two.

"Why didn't Ji Jinliang tell you? He came here to pry into your mother's affairs?"

Jinzhi picked up the water glass to warm her hands, gripping the insulated glass tightly. "Hmm, you're an old friend of my mother's. You look kind, so you must be more reasonable than Ji Jinliang."

Ji Jinxiao glanced at her a few times, his cold and hard face softening slightly.

"You're quite different from your mother; you're very good with words."

Jinzhi cut to the chase: "What exactly was your relationship with my mother back then? The old lady keeps slandering her, and I can't stand it."

"What kind of relationship do you see? And how do you define defamation?"

"I think my mom is a good person and wouldn't do anything immoral or against public order and good morals."

"Yes, your mother really doesn't know how to do it, but she can't resist being forced to do it by others."

Jinzhi's brow twitched. "What do you mean?"

Ji Jinxiao leaned back on the sofa. "The old lady is right. Your mother and I are indeed in a relationship."

Jinzhi jumped up. "Impossible."

Ji Jinxiao drawled, "What's the rush?"

Jinzhi pursed her lips: "If you don't want to say, you don't have to. There's no need to make up lies to amuse me. It's pointless."

She pulled Ye Yu away, saying, "Sorry to bother you."

He took two steps out and said calmly, "Before your mother married Ji Jinliang."

He skillfully lit a cigarette, instinctively wanting to light it, but after glancing at Jinzhi's back, he put down the lighter and fiddled with it in his hand.

"She used to be my fiancée. Are you satisfied with that answer?"

Jinzhi suppressed her shock, pursed her lips, and sat back down.

"You mean Ji Jinliang stole her away?"

Many years have passed, but Ji Jinxiao still gets so angry when he thinks about it that his liver hurts.

"He's shameless."

He and A-Ling were in a relationship during their college years. Not long after graduation, he took her to meet his parents at the Ji family home, where Ji Jinliang was also present.

That's when he set his sights on Ah Ling.

Later, while he was away at the military base for closed training, she slandered him. At that time, he was young and impetuous, and he used some tricks to seduce Ah Ling into breaking up with him.

Not long after, the two announced their marriage.

Jinzhi remained silent for a moment.

"Did you have any dealings with my mother after you got married?"

"you guess."

"I guess not. My mom is a morally upright and highly educated woman. It's no big deal for her to break up with you and then get together with Ji Jinliang, unless you force her."

Ji Jinxiao laughed, but was also angry. "You really do have your own set of logic, just like your mother."

"This isn't my own logic, it's the correct logic. My mother has already broken off relations with you, so why can't I marry someone else?"

She didn't want to argue with him about this and asked directly, "Why did you say I was your daughter?"

Ji Jinxiao's amused gaze fell on her familiar face.

"You know about your mother's kidnapping before she left the Ji family, right? Ji Jinliang was incompetent and couldn't protect her, so I went to rescue her. We stayed outside all night. How could you not be my daughter?"

Jinzhi gripped the hem of her clothes tightly. "A gentleman judges by actions, not intentions. You risked your life to save my mother back then, and even took a bullet for her. That proves you still care about my mother."

"If you really liked my mother, you wouldn't force her to do bad things. I'm more inclined to believe that you said that to annoy Ji Jinliang."

Ji Jinxiao stared at her delicate face for a long time without saying a word.

Jinzhi wasn't afraid and looked straight ahead.

"I also believe you are not that kind of person."

His profession also prevented him from doing that kind of thing.

Ji Jinxiao's gentle demeanor vanished, replaced by a somber expression filled with displeasure.

"It's no use flattering me. Your mother is long dead. Who remembers these old, trivial matters? Get out of here. You're not welcome here."

He stood up and turned his back to them.

Jinzhi replied casually, "I'm sorry to bother you, thank you for saving my mother back then."

As the two reached the door, Ji Jinxiao said, "Your mother was young back then and made the wrong choice; otherwise... you should be my daughter."

"He is gone, but the living remain. Take care, Uncle. Goodbye."

Jinzhi breathed a heavy sigh of relief as she left the apartment.

"I knew my mom wasn't that kind of person. It's just a pity she had bad luck and got involved with the Ji brothers. If she hadn't gotten involved and had lived well until now, maybe we wouldn't have been switched at birth."

As the autumn wind blows, yellow leaves carpet the tree-lined avenue, making a soft, rustling sound underfoot.

The two walked slowly side by side, withered yellow and golden-red leaves occasionally drifting down from the treetops and brushing past their shoulders.

Two shadows huddled together, slowly moving forward.

"Don't overthink it. Everything is predestined. Let bygones be bygones. The present is what matters most."

Jinzhi took his hand. "Do you remember the dream I told you about before?"

"My fate will be terrible. My child and I will die, and you will marry someone else. We will be a miserable couple."

Compared to the unpleasant ending of their last discussion about this matter, Ye Yu was much calmer. He held her hand tightly and said face to face, "Baby, let's not talk about this being a dream. Dreams are always the opposite of reality. If I didn't protect you and the baby, it's because I wasn't capable. If something happened to you and the baby, I wouldn't have lived either. So this dream doesn't hold true."

I will not live a life of ignominy.

If Ye Yu said that now, Jin Zhi would really believe it, not because there were no precedents.

"Don't overthink it. You and the baby will be safe and healthy. If you're still thinking like this, it means I haven't given you enough security. I'll stay with you when we get home until you give birth."

"I'll go get you and the child amulet for protection. Don't listen to those quack masters' nonsense. We'll be together forever."