Nighttime, inside the apartment.
Looking at Su Fan doing a handstand on the sofa, Mu Xiaowan had awkward and forced a smile.
"Haha, I really will thank you!"
"No need to thank me, as long as it helps you."
As a completely straightforward guy, Su Fan waved his hand with a smile, completely unaware of the helplessness in Mu Xiaowan's tone.
Just as the two were about to continue their conversation...
Mu Xiaowan suddenly felt nauseous, covered her mouth, and rushed into the bathroom.
Watching her staggering figure, Su Fan stood frozen in place.
It was only then that he recalled...
Mu Xiaowan was still pregnant with Huo Qichen's child. His emotions instantly became complicated.
At the same time, he was eager to understand the full story...
After all, at the celebration banquet, Huo Qichen and Mu Xiaowan's behavior didn't seem like a real couple at all.
Moreover, the gap between their social statuses was quite significant. Just what kind of situation would cause people from two different worlds to get entangled, even to the point of having a child…
Flush——
1 minute later.
The sound of the toilet flushing came from inside the bathroom...
"Sorry, Mr. Su. I... I couldn't hold it in just now, I felt a little unwell."
Mu Xiaowan walked out of the bathroom and saw Su Fan staring blankly at her. Her face flushed, and she became even more uneasy and embarrassed.
"Oh... oh, it's fine. This is just a normal morning sickness reaction. Just rest a bit."
Su Fan remained calm, gesturing for Mu Xiaowan to sit down while subtly probing about the child.
"May I ask, what exactly is your relationship with Huo Qichen?"
"I noticed that you seem eager to escape from him. Don't worry, if you need any help, just let me know."
"As you can see, I have the ability to help you. As for my reason for doing so..."
"To be honest, you look a bit like my ex-girlfriend. But she and I... sigh, the past is too painful to recall!"
"......"
Su Fan had no intention of revealing his true identity.
But he also worried that being too enthusiastic might make Mu Xiaowan overthink and assume he had ulterior motives.
So, he quickly came up with a vague, melodramatic excuse.
Uh... (⊙o⊙)....
I look like his ex-girlfriend?
That's such a ridiculous reason to help me?!
Mu Xiaowan was utterly shocked.
She had been skeptical from the start, unable to understand why Su Fan, such a powerful man, would go out of his way to help her repeatedly when they had just met.
Now, though his reason sounded absurd, there seemed to be no better explanation.
After all, Su Fan was someone even the Huo family feared. What could he possibly want from her?
Her body?
Mu Xiaowan gave a self-mocking smile. She was self-aware enough.
With Su Fan's status and power, what kind of woman couldn't he have?
Not to mention, the woman who had been by Su Fan's side tonight made Mu Xiaowan feel inferior in comparison.
So, his explanation was actually somewhat reasonable. Besides, in order to prevent Huo Qichen from coming after her again...
No matter what, she had to maintain a good relationship with Su Fan and use his influence to escape the Huo family's control.
"Mr. Su, you're an outstanding man. You deserve someone better."
"As for your ex-girlfriend, no matter why she left you, I believe she will regret it one day..."
Hearing Mu Xiaowan's praise, Su Fan's expression became complicated, and he murmured:
"Maybe..."
For a brief moment, Mu Xiaowan froze.
She actually saw a faint resemblance to that scumbag from the past in Su Fan's eyes...
"Mr. Su! To be honest, you actually look a bit like my ex-boyfriend too!"
"But that scumbag and I... sigh, the past is too painful to recall!"
Hearing this, Su Fan's pupils suddenly shrank, and his heart trembled.
Could she be referring to...
"That scumbag was my first love, my college classmate. His name was Su Yang."
"Back then, I really, really loved him. But he was just a beast, always swearing his undying love for me and pretending to be so devoted."
"But behind my back, he was nothing more than a heartless scumbag. After taking my body..."
"He even told me to wait for him, that he'd come back to marry me and give me a surprise. But who knew, he never returned! Scumbag, beast, animal, a modern-day Chen Shimei..."
"I trusted him so much, yet my love was fed to the dogs. Men with the surname 'Su' are all terrible!!!"
[I'm sorry...]
A deep sense of guilt surged in Su Fan's heart.
He wasn't angry at her furious rant.
Because, in truth, he had broken his promise. He really was a liar—he took advantage of her and then disappeared.
Even if there were hidden circumstances, it didn't change the fact that he had hurt Mu Xiaowan.
The one who was wrong was him, not his once-beloved white moonlight.
So, in this reunion, he would do his best to make it up to her and help fulfill her wishes.
Finally, after who knows how long, Mu Xiaowan finished venting and felt an immense sense of relief.
But once she calmed down, Σ(☉▽☉"a, she realized she had completely messed up.
What did I just do? |_?)
I'm doomed! (òωó?)!!!
Damn it! It's all that bastard Su Yang's fault!!!
He made me lose control like this in front of such an important figure, even going so far as to say that all men with the surname 'Su' are trash...
Su Fan... Su Yang?!
How could their names be so coincidentally similar?
Their names are only one character apart. What if Su Fan is angry? What if he thinks I was insulting him?!
I'm screwed! I was hoping he'd help me deal with the Huo family...
Now I've ruined everything... Wuwuwu...
At this moment, Mu Xiaowan was in complete panic mode.
Seeing her sudden silence, Su Fan's expression became complicated, and he gave his final response.
"You're absolutely right!"
"Men with the surname 'Su' are all bad news. Stay away from them, or you'll end up miserable."
Hearing this, Mu Xiaowan's legs instantly went weak.
She thought Su Fan was indirectly implying something, that he was actually furious inside.
Hiss~~
As expected!!! ┌(.Д.)┐
Su Fan is definitely being sarcastic—he must be really unhappy!
I'm doomed! SOS!
He's such a powerful martial artist—what if he gets angry and slaps me to death in one hit?!
Noticing her strange expression, Su Fan thought it over and suddenly understood. He couldn't help but chuckle.
Then, he looked serious and reassured her, "You don't have to worry, I'm not angry."
"The one in the wrong isn't you, it's that Su Yang... You were right to scold him! He deserved it!"
"If this helps you move on from the past, then feel free to curse him more often..."
Uh... what?!
He's really that forgiving...?
Mu Xiaowan looked up blankly, surprised as she gazed at Su Fan.
A warm, encouraging smile, resolute eyes, and an unrestrained, aloof aura...
Thump, thump, thump—
For some reason, Mu Xiaowan's face turned red, and she looked away awkwardly.
She didn't know why—Su Fan's appearance was quite ordinary, completely unlike the handsome men she preferred.
Yet, for a split second, her heart skipped a beat...
Calm down, calm down.
He and I are from different worlds. I must not have unrealistic thoughts.
Besides, ever since I met that scumbag Su Yang...
I stopped believing in love long ago and vowed never to fall for a man again.
Even if Su Fan is a million times better than that scumbag Su Yang, I must... seal my heart and lock away love!!!
Mu Xiaowan was rational. She quickly adjusted her emotions, straightened her expression, and got back to the main topic.
"Mr. Su, regarding Huo Qichen... I need your help."
"(A lengthy explanation omitted here)..."
As he listened to Mu Xiaowan's explanation, Su Fan's expression shifted repeatedly.
He never expected…
That her experience would be this... melodramatic.
Mistakenly entering the wrong room, sleeping with the wrong man, accidentally getting pregnant, and a forced marriage turning into love…
Why did this feel exactly like those cliché romance novels he read as a kid?!
Ridiculous as it was, Su Fan still sighed in relief.
As long as Mu Xiaowan had no deep ties to the Huo family, that was good enough.
Otherwise, he would have to tread carefully, stuck between the two.
Now that he knew she had no real connection with them—and even disliked them—he could deal with the Huo family without hesitation.
"I understand the situation now. I promise you; the Huo family will never bother you again."
Su Fan's words were concise and filled with absolute confidence.
Of course...
The Huo family was already wiped out by him. How could they possibly trouble Mu Xiaowan anymore?
"Dealing with the Huo family is the easy part! But your child..."
Hearing Su Fan's unfinished sentence, Mu Xiaowan lowered her head and gently touched her still-flat stomach, her expression conflicted.
There was now a new life growing inside her...
But this child... shouldn't have existed in the first place?!
Should she abort it? But her body...
If this had been before, she would have aborted the baby without hesitation.
But as time passed, she didn't know if it was maternal instinct, but she felt an occasional connection to the small life inside her.
At night, she even dreamed of playing and laughing with the child...
"If you don't want to abort the baby, then have it."
"Of course, if you choose to abort it, I will support you too. As long as you won't regret your decision!"
Maybe he saw the conflict in her heart.
Su Fan remained silent for a long time before suppressing his emotions and speaking.
At this moment, his feelings toward Mu Xiaowan were mostly deep guilt, mixed with regret for the past.
As for so-called love...
To be honest, time could erase everything—even love that once felt eternal.
Five years had passed. No one knew how he had spent those five years…
Now, he had already decided to cut ties with the past. The former... Su Yang, was dead.
He was now Su Fan!!!
Once he had avenged his deep blood feud and ensured his little sister's lifelong happiness, Su Fan planned to quietly leave—to walk the path of martial arts alone.
As for Mu Xiaowan, Su Fan would give her the greatest compensation he could.
But rekindling their past relationship... he had never even considered it...
Maybe Mu Xiaowan was right to curse him. He really was a scumbag, a modern-day Chen Shimei...
"What? Have the baby?"
Mu Xiaowan couldn't believe her ears.
Su Fan actually didn't oppose her keeping the child?
She thought that no matter who it was, they would definitely urge her to abort an unexpected child like this!
Then she smiled bitterly and shook her head, saying:
"This child shouldn't be born. I simply can't afford to raise them."
"If you want to keep the baby, I'll see it through to the end and give you enough money for you and your child to live comfortably for a lifetime."
Mu Xiaowan's eyes widened—she thought she had misheard.
Su Fan's words...
Was he planning to raise the child for her? No, raise them both?!
Hiss~~
Could it be… he's fallen for me?
That shouldn't be possible!
But aside from that reason, how else could she explain his motives...?
But Mu Xiaowan remained clear-headed. She knew that if she gave birth to this child, she would be burdened for life and could never truly find happiness again.
"I'm still young. If I have a child, I won't be able to remarry."
"After all, blood ties are the foundation of a parent-child bond."
"With a child as baggage, few men would want me—a woman past her prime—let alone raise another man's child..."
"......"
Hearing the worry in Mu Xiaowan's voice, Su Fan didn't overthink it.
Seeing that she seemed to want to keep the child, he decided to use a phrase he recently learned from the internet to reassure her.
"Honestly, blood ties aren't that important. As long as the child looks somewhat like you, it's fine."
"None of this is your fault. You're just an unfortunate victim."
"And after all the pain you've gone through during pregnancy, if someone truly loves you, they'll understand. They won't just care about whether the child is theirs or not."
"If a man cares that much about blood ties, it just means he doesn't love you enough—he's a scumbag."
"......"
Huh?
Something seems off???
As Su Fan spoke, the corner of his mouth twitched.
He felt like he had been living in isolation for too long and couldn't quite grasp modern relationship dynamics.
As for Mu Xiaowan, she was completely stunned.
If a woman had said this, she'd definitely be labeled a manipulative green tea b*tch.
But hearing it from a man? This was completely shattering her worldview!!!
"Ahem..."
"Sorry, I think there was something wrong with what I just said. Just ignore it!"
"Regardless of your decision, I will support you."
Noticing Mu Xiaowan's strange gaze, Su Fan felt extremely awkward and quickly explained himself.
"It's fine... I know you meant well..."
"Thank you, but... this child cannot stay. Their existence is a mistake."
As she said this, Mu Xiaowan's expression became serious.
She gently touched her stomach, took a deep breath, and made up her mind.
"Tomorrow, I will go to the hospital and have an abortion."
"Alright. I happen to have something at the hospital tomorrow as well. I'll go with you then..."
Seeing that Mu Xiaowan had made up her mind, Su Fan didn't say anything unnecessary.
Just like he had said before, no matter what decision she made, he would fully support her...