Yu Xiang Qiao’s sobbing gradually subsided. She wiped the tears from her face and asked Xu Liang Han if she had become ugly.
Xu Liang Han naturally showered her with sweet words to cheer her up.
For some reason, Yu Xiang Qiao then said she didn’t want to breastfeed the baby anymore—she was afraid her breasts would sag.
After all, technology was so advanced now, and the Xu Family had its own milk powder business. Why not let Xu Lingxuan drink formula instead? It would even serve as an endorsement for their own product.
Xu Liang Han was taken aback. “But… didn’t you say before that breastfeeding was better for the baby? You breastfed the first three. We have professional nutritionists who can tailor meals according to your body and help you recover. As long as you exercise properly, you should be able to return to your former self.
Even if you don’t fully recover, it doesn’t matter. In my eyes, it’s a testament to having nourished four children. I would never think it’s ugly—in fact, every time I see it, I’d feel deeply moved.
Because I know everything you’ve done is for me and for our children.”
You talk so sweetly now, but what if you end up disliking it? It’s attached to my body, not yours. It’s not like a piece of clothing you can throw away if it doesn’t look good. If it really ends up like that, how will I ever face people again?” As she spoke, Yu Xiang Qiao became tearful once more, whimpering and crying again.
That strange feeling returned. Xu Liang Han grew concerned, suspecting his wife might be depressed—otherwise, why would she say such odd things?
Based on his understanding of Yu Xiang Qiao, although she cared deeply about herself, she was also extremely devoted to the children she had given birth to. She would never sacrifice her own child for something like this.
Sagging breasts were merely a physical change—it could be managed through nutrition, exercise, skincare, or even external methods to make them appear more normal.
She was confident and never shed tears over her appearance.
If anyone said she was too fat or that her clothes were unflattering, she would definitely retort, saying their aesthetics were flawed. She respected others’ aesthetics but expected the same respect in return.
Xu Liang Han spoke gently, attempting to “persuade” her once more.
But he soon realized it was impossible to “persuade” her—Yu Xiang Qiao seemed fixated, determined to wean Xu Lingxuan and unwilling to breastfeed her any longer.
Left with no choice, Xu Liang Han prioritized his wife’s mental well-being and chose to compromise.
“Alright then, if you don’t want to breastfeed, then don’t. You are the most important—without you, there would be no children. To me, you will always come first.” Cupping her face, Xu Liang Han kissed her forehead and reassured her, “I love you, my dear!”
Yu Xiang Qiao burst into tears again. “Wah… really? Do you really love me? Do you love the me from before or the me now?”
Was this some kind of test? Xu Liang Han grew alert and replied firmly, “I love you, whether it’s the you from before or the you now. And I know that as time passes, my love for you will only grow deeper, unwavering until death.”
“I don’t believe you, you’re lying to me. You said the same thing before, have you forgotten? You even liked Cao Man Hui back then. At that time, you loved her so much, you were willing to do anything for her. But now, how are you treating her? She just wanted to send her child to your side, to let her child accompany you, yet you want to send her to prison…”
That eerie feeling had come true! Xu Liang Han stared at the familiar face before him, finding it somewhat unbelievable.
His wife was actually blaming him for changing his heart, and the reason for this change of heart was—he didn’t love a woman he had liked before?!
She was his wife, for goodness’ sake. Did she want him to like someone else?!
Was this…
Not depression?
Wait, how did his wife know about the baby-switching incident? He was absolutely certain that from the time his wife gave birth until her postpartum confinement, he hadn’t even mentioned it. How did she know?
Could it be that someone told her?
No, even if someone had told her, she shouldn’t be reacting like this. Given her temper, she should have directly confronted him, made a scene, and demanded an explanation…
Suddenly, cold sweat broke out on Xu Liang Han’s back, because he thought of the most unlikely possibility—though he didn’t want to think this way, considering that one day he suddenly heard his mother Ruan Yao Yao’s inner voice, he felt that no matter what bizarre things happened in this world, it wouldn’t be strange anymore.
After all, he was undoubtedly the Male Lead of an urban fantasy novel—being able to hear others’ inner voices, wasn’t that just having a golden finger bestowed by heaven?
Xu Liang Han had later read many male-oriented novels to bolster the credibility of his imagination.
Though it was possible that he had only convinced himself.
“Honey, I was wrong,” to test Yu Xiang Qiao, Xu Liang Han immediately knelt down, lowering his voice to apologize, “I’m sorry, okay? We agreed before that as long as I kneel, no matter what I did wrong, you would forgive me. Do you forgive me now?”
There was no such agreement at all. He wanted to see how she would react. If she truly believed this had happened, then…
Sure enough, the woman standing opposite him froze completely, first showing an expression of disbelief, then her eyes reddened, and she said with grievance and frustration, “I forgive you,” telling him to get up.
She was utterly shocked. What virtue did that woman possess to make Xu Liang Han go to such lengths?!
Didn’t he love her before?
She had only tested him slightly, and he had completely forgotten about her. Cao Man Hui felt heartbroken. How blind had she been back then, not choosing Xu Liang Han, who would kneel for his wife, but instead choosing Cheng Xiang Rong, who wouldn’t even apologize and at most would say a few sweet words to coax her?
To make matters worse, Cheng Xiang Rong claimed to be a “Domineering CEO,” but the Cheng Group he managed had problems—it was only superficially glamorous, rotten inside. Otherwise, why would he tacitly allow her and secretly provide assistance, enabling her to successfully drug Xu Liang Han’s wife, induce premature labor, and facilitate the “baby-switching”?
With her own abilities, how could Cao Man Hui have pulled it off? It was clearly that guy Cheng Xiang Rong operating behind the scenes.
Unfortunately, she could not yet expose his true nature, or he would surely make her wish she were dead. He was ruthless and would stop at nothing, but he disguised himself too well. Had she not experienced it herself, she would never have believed he was such a person.
Back then, that was how she had been “tricked” into falling for him.
Tears welled up in Cao Man Hui’s eyes as she said to Xu Liang Han, “I forgive you. I never really got angry with you. I just feel sad, deeply heartbroken. Back then, you could love someone so deeply, yet you changed your heart and fell for someone else. Now that I’ve grown ugly, how could you not fall for someone else again?”
“Liang Han, I’m afraid… do you know that? I’m truly afraid. I just want you to give me a promise. Swear that you truly love me, that you will never love anyone else in this lifetime besides me. Otherwise, may you be struck by lightning or run over by a car.”