Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Why do you have photos of Meng Jiahe on your phone!

“I’m really sorry, it wasn’t intentional,” Meng Jiahe returned the document she had picked up to him and as she looked up, she saw that love-at-first-sight face come to life in her field of vision.

He was as distant and cool as he appeared in the photos, lips pursed, without a hint of a smile.

If looking at the photo made her heart feel ticklish, now her heartbeat was racing.

“It’s okay,” Sang Qingran received the document she held, his cold, broad palm lightly brushing her warm little hand. The man responded indifferently, then walked away with his documents, not sparing her an additional glance throughout.

Meng Jiahe felt a faint numbness at her fingertips, a lingering sensation he had left. She clenched her phone, blinked involuntarily, and stealthily lifted her gaze to follow his retreating figure.

The white coat he wore shone abstemiously on him, his broad back straight and eventually disappearing from sight.

Meng Jiahe, feeling emotionally complex, walked out of the hospital’s main entrance, her mood dim for the entire trip back.

Once at the company, she headed straight for her office, leaned on the desk, her heart still palpating.

Meng Jiahe thought, she was always heartless; it shouldn’t take her long to forget the flutter Sang Qingran made her feel.

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The Su Family had agreed to Su Nuanying’s marriage with Fu Xing, but all Su’s parents could offer as dowry were some appliances like a refrigerator and a wardrobe, and after their passing, everything from the Su Family would be donated to an orphanage.

Hearing this, Fu’s parents’ expressions immediately turned sour. How was this any different from disapproval?

Their family would still get nothing!

“Parents-in-law, Fu Xing shouldn’t have any objections, right? After all, your family isn’t giving any dowry,” Mrs. Su smiled, composed and gracious.

“Xingxing certainly won’t mind; he doesn’t care for such material things.”

Su Nuanying subconsciously touched her belly. With her parents’ support, this marriage should be a happy one, right? Would Fu Xing also start to feel joy?

Mrs. Su looked at her daughter’s haggard face, truly at a loss for what to say.

“It’s best not to care. You two should live well in the future. Your father and I won’t expect you to care for us in our old age.”

Mrs. Fu’s face was cold, and she found her daughter-in-law increasingly displeasing.

“You can’t say that. We are indeed marrying above our station, but by preferring to donate your property instead of letting our Fu Xing enjoy even a bit, isn’t that too much of a slight? Are you truly accepting our family?”

Mrs. Su wasn’t surprised to hear these words from Mrs. Fu and smiled, “I really haven’t heard of a case where a woman’s family wealth must be inherited by the man’s side.”

At that, Fu’s parents were left speechless.

Su Nuanying, hands under the table, couldn’t help but squeeze them. When she insisted on being with Fu Xing despite her parents’ objections, she had already given up on any of the Su Family’s money.

Mrs. Su’s gaze swept toward Fu Xing, “Fu Xing, since you like my daughter so much, I’m sure you wouldn’t mind these material things, right?”

Fu Xing’s expression was troubled; he could clearly detect the firm stance in Mrs. Su’s tone.

He was used to climbing up on the backs of others, and for the first time, he struggled so hard and yet gained nothing, how could he be content with that?

Su Nuanying saw Fu Xing’s silence and couldn’t help feeling afraid, “Xingxing?”

Fu Xing was jolted back to reality by her voice. He gritted his teeth and said, “Yes, I don’t mind.”

“Then you should live well in the future. Xingxing is, after all, a member of our family, and I certainly hope you won’t mistreat her,” Mrs. Su said with a light chuckle.

Her consent made Fu Family’s complexion worse than if she had not consented at all.

“The household registration book is here; take the chance to get your marriage certificate whenever you can, Xingxing, this is your choice. Everyone tried to persuade you, but if you insist on doing it this way without leaving any room for doubt, then you should have no regrets.”

Mrs. Su took out the household registration book from her bag and pushed it forward, casting a meaningful glance at Xingxing’s swollen belly.

How could she not feel heartache, but what could she do?

“I won’t, I believe in Xingxing,” Su Nuanying said without hesitation as she reached out and took the household registration book.

“Okay, then I’ll be leaving first,” Mrs. Su stood up, uninterested in prolonging the conversation.

After Mrs. Su left.

The expressions of the Fu Family still hadn’t improved, and Mrs. Fu’s face darkened for a long time, “Xingxing, even now you still want to marry her, what for!”

Su Nuanying’s face turned pale in an instant, naturally picking up on Mrs. Fu’s lack of acceptance.

Fu Xing was equally heartbroken, but he couldn’t bear to give up, “Mom, this is my decision.”

“Suit yourself,” Mrs. Fu angrily walked away, musing over what on earth was going on in Xingxing’s head to bring home a worthless young mistress!

Mr. Fu also left without saying a word.

Su Nuanying wasn’t foolish, and now she could tell that Mr. and Mrs. Fu’s concern had never been whether her parents consented or not but the Su Family’s wealth.

People in pregnancy are naturally more sensitive, and Su Nuanying’s eyes reddened with tears, “Xingxing, you…”

“You go home first, I obviously won’t abandon you. As for my parents, give them some time to adjust. They aren’t upset about the wealth, but rather they’re uncomfortable because your family seems so afraid that we’re after your wealth,” Fu Xing said patiently, trying to soothe her, though inside he was utterly frustrated, wishing he had never let go of Ah He in the first place.

The benefits that Su Nuanying brought him were too insignificant.

“All right, will you accompany me to the next prenatal checkup?” Su Nuanying asked, her eyes red and voice helpless.

She used to have friends, a grandmother, a cousin, but now her world only contained Fu Xing, and she was terrified of losing him, especially with their child on the way.

“I will. Go home for now; I need to make money to provide for the family,” Fu Xing said as he patted her head.

“…Okay.” Su Nuanying opened her mouth, wanting to ask him to stay with her, but she was penniless now and relied on Fu Xing for everything. She didn’t dare to be too willful.

For the first time, Su Nuanying realized just how important money, which she had once looked down on, really was.

Fu Xing was about to leave when Su Nuanying suddenly reached out and grabbed his shirt, “When will we get the marriage certificate?”

“Tomorrow, maybe,” Fu Xing replied nonchalantly, then pulled away her hand and walked towards the door.

The private room was left with only Su Nuanying.

Fu Xing did go with her to get the marriage certificate, and though his behavior was still gentle, Su Nuanying could clearly sense a change in his attitude; he wasn’t as good to her as before.

However, she attributed this to Fu Xing being too tired from working hard to earn money.

What Su Nuanying didn’t know was that Fu Xing was holding onto the hope that once the baby was born, even if the Su Family still looked down on him, they would have to genuinely accept him for the sake of the child.

Fu Xing’s frequent unexplained absences at night and reluctance to let her see his phone only made Su Nuanying grow more sensitive.

Until one day—

Su Nuanying saw a photo of Meng Jiahe on Fu Xing’s phone, she was beaming with a bright and sweet smile, and it was the last straw for her.

“Fu Xing, tell me what this is? Is it because of this woman that you won’t let me see your phone?”

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