《Surrogate For Cool CEO Then Become His Wife》 Chapter 1 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At night, on the big bed in the private room on the top floor of K City¡¯s bar, Lin Chaoyu was flipping around anxiously. Her small hands were restlessly unbuttoning her clothes. Her fair skin was visible, and her head ached. She was dizzy as she murmured, ¡°So, so hot¡­¡± With a light click, the bathroom door opened and Tang Pengze came out with a towel wrapped around his lower body. When he saw the woman on the bed, his handsome brows furrowed slightly. His expression was dark as he prepared to pull her out of the room! However, he didn¡¯t expect the woman to directly hug his shoulders, and her soft body pressed against him! Tang Pengze¡¯s smooth skin and impressive figure greedily enjoyed the coolness from Tang Pengze¡¯s body. As their bodies came into contact, he started to feel aroused. Tang Pengze narrowed his eyes and pressed the woman down roughly. ¡°Oh¡­¡± The woman¡¯s collarbone was exposed. She frowned slightly and bit her red lips. Her subconscious actions were full of sexiness. The man on top of her saw it and said in a low voice beside Lin Chaoyu¡¯s ear,¡± First time? ¡± ¡°Yep¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu was so drunk that she almost lost consciousness. She instinctively cooperated with the man on top of her and wrapped her arms tightly around the man¡¯s neck while unwilling to separate for a moment. The man¡¯s handsome face carried a smile¡ªthe kiss came suddenly, and the man¡¯s gentle plundering made Lin Chaoyu fall deeper step by step. They spent the night together. Lin Chaoyu woke up in a daze. When she slowly regained consciousness, she saw the muscular chest of the man beside her. There were even hickeys from last night¡¯s kiss on his neck. His face was cold and handsome. She suddenly got up! Recalling what happened last night¡­ Lin Chaoyu patted her head. She vaguely remembered that she had come to this room drunk. The good thing was that these special services were all on the upper floor of the bar¡ªshe probably did not defile a good man¡­ right? She took a closer look at the man beside her. He had black eyebrows, a high nose bridge, a pair of sexy thin lips, tan skin, eight-pack¡­ Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t dare to imagine it. Such a handsome person didn¡¯t want to be a celebrity, but was actually doing this kind of business here? Could it be that he was at his wits¡¯ end?! No, she had to leave quickly. Otherwise, when the man woke up, he would demand an exorbitant price. Where would she get the money? Ever since her mother fell sick, she had been under a lot of pressure. She couldn¡¯t even bear to eat anymore. Last night, her friend invited her out to relax, so she went to the bar. She didn¡¯t expect that she would sleep with someone. Thinking of this, Lin Chaoyu got up anxiously and nimbly got up to look for clothes. When she got off the bed, she realized that the clothes on her upper body had already been torn into pieces. She might as well not wear them! In a moment of desperation, Lin Chaoyu could only pick up the man¡¯s shirt and put it on. Then, she slipped away. Before she left, she even placed 500 yuan on the bedside table. Although she was very poor, she couldn¡¯t afford to hire a gigolo for free. It wasn¡¯t easy for everyone, Lin Chaoyu thought. When Tang Pengze woke up, the woman was no longer in the room. However, he could still remember the night before. The 500 yuan on the bedside table was especially eye-catching. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m a gigolo?¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s deep eyes rippled. The few hundred yuan that he left behind was an insult to him? The room instantly turned cold. However, when he recalled his interaction with that woman last night, he felt like a fish in water¡ªhe did not feel averse to her at all¡­ He had never touched a woman for so many years. For some reason, whenever he touched a woman, he would feel inexplicably disgusted. The woman last night was very different¡­ Tang Pengze shifted his gaze and saw a smear of red on the white bedsheets. His lips curled into a smile. ¡°Find that woman and bring her to me.¡± Tang Pengze picked up his phone and instructed his subordinate. ¡°President Tang, are you talking about the woman from last night? She¡¯s the surrogate you¡¯ve been looking for. That¡¯s why we didn¡¯t stop her from entering your room..¡± Chapter 2 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The next night, the night sky was as dark as ink. A few stars twinkled in the night sky, adding to the silence. Lin Chaoyu, who was blindfolded, was brought to the living room of the Tang Family villa. ¡°President Tang, this is the woman who applied for a surrogate pregnancy,¡± a group of people reported respectfully. The man sitting on the chair in the distance was dressed in a black suit. He held a cigarette between his slender fingers and glanced at Lin Chaoyu with an oppressive gaze. Then, he said to the others in a low voice, ¡°You¡¯re excused.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± The bodyguards in black responded and retreated. Lin Chaoyu heard the sound of the bodyguards walking further and further away. Her heart was pounding. This should be the villa of the buyer. She was here for the surrogate mother interview. Her mother was seriously ill and needed a large sum of money. As a student, she didn¡¯t know how to get so much money in such a short period of time. She could only choose a path that normal people wouldn¡¯t choose. In the next second, Lin Chaoyu¡¯s blindfold was taken away. The long-awaited light made Lin Chaoyu close her eyes subconsciously. A moment later, she slowly opened a pair of lively eyes. When she saw the man in front of her clearly, she was stunned. ¡°You! You¡¯re the man from last night!¡± After Tang Pengze removed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s blindfold, he sat on the leather sofa with his long legs crossed as he examined Lin Chaoyu from top to bottom. After seeing her shocked face with satisfaction, the man stood up and walked towards Lin Chaoyu. When he forced Lin Chaoyu into a corner, a large hand forcefully pinched Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face and slowly said, ¡°Let me introduce myself first¡ªI¡¯m not a gigolo!¡± Lin Chaoyu was speechless. ¡°My name is Tang Pengze. I want you to be the surrogate.¡± Tang Pengze seemed to be giving an order. He wanted Lin Chaoyu to remember his identity forever. ¡°Why, why is it you¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu stared blankly at the man in front of her. His face looked even more handsome than when he was asleep, but his arrogance was annoying! Lin Chaoyu thought to herself, could this be the jealousy of the poor towards the rich? Tang Pengze frowned. He did not like the feeling of being scrutinized. ¡°Ah!¡± Before Lin Chaoyu could react, Tang Pengze pulled her onto the sofa. Then, the man pressed down on her. ¡°Did you hear what I said?¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s gaze was dark, as if he was going to tear Lin Chaoyu apart in the next second. ¡°Okay, okay, okay. I know. I know. Calm down.¡± Lin Chaoyu immediately compromised. She didn¡¯t want Tang Pengze to let her feel the pain all over her body again. ¡°What happened last night was just a misunderstanding. I didn¡¯t know you were m¡­¡± The word ¡®master¡¯ was stuck in Lin Chaoyu¡¯s throat. She couldn¡¯t say it no matter what. ¡°Shut up.¡± Tang Pengze frowned. He didn¡¯t expect this woman to talk so much. She talked so much that his ears hurt. She was cuter when she was drunk last night. Thinking of this, he picked up the whiskey on the table and kissed Lin Chaoyu while sipping his wine. The alcohol flowed from the tip of his tongue into Lin Chaoyu¡¯s lips. ¡°Mmm¡­ mmm¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu struggled with all her might but was held down by Tang Pengze¡¯s hands. There was no space for her to move at all. She only regained her freedom when she had no choice but to finish the whiskey. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face was filled with indignation as she asked angrily, ¡°Mr. Tang, I did take your money, but I¡¯m only a surrogate. Don¡¯t you understand that? I¡¯m not selling myself!¡± Tang Pengze smirked devilishly and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, the contract clearly states that I want artificial surrogacy!¡± Wait¡­ Artificial surrogacy, not test tube surrogacy?! Wouldn¡¯t that mean¡­ she had to continue sleeping with him?! Seeing the change in Lin Chaoyu¡¯s expression, Tang Pengze knew that she had already understood what he meant. A pair of well-defined hands pinched Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face. ¡°What? You just realized?¡± ¡°I, I¡­ I don¡¯t agree!¡± Lin Chaoyu shouted. ¡°You don¡¯t agree? But last night, I remember that you were very proactive.¡± Tang Pengze purposely mentioned last night. As expected, he saw Lin Chaoyu blushing. ¡°No, I want to break my promise! I quit!¡± Lin Chaoyu broke free from his restraints and prepared to slip away. The man did not seem to have any intention of stopping her. He merely said indifferently from behind her, ¡°Five million dollars. After tonight, the money will be transferred immediately.¡± When Lin Chaoyu heard this temptation, she subconsciously stopped in her tracks. Five million¡­ That was four million more than the contract. If she could get it in the morning, she could immediately arrange her mother¡¯s surgery. ¡°You¡¯re not lying to me?¡± Lin Chaoyu turned around and looked at Tang Pengze, who was sitting on the sofa. At this moment, she thought that since she had already had a fling with him before, she wouldn¡¯t miss this opportunity. Tang Pengze nodded to indicate that he would keep his promise. Then, he raised his eyebrows and beckoned Lin Chaoyu to come over.. Chapter 3 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lin Chaoyu made up her mind and slowly walked towards Tang Pengze. The more she looked into his eyes, the more she thought that it was not a loss to be with such a man! ¡°Kiss me.¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s charming voice sounded as he waited for Lin Chaoyu to take the initiative. ¡°I, I won¡¯t. Last night was my first time¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu stammered in Tang Pengze¡¯s arms until Tang Pengze couldn¡¯t take the temptation anymore. He grabbed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s chin and kissed her. Lin Chaoyu struggled but couldn¡¯t break free from the force of the kiss. As Tang Pengze gradually took her in, she became intoxicated by the kiss and leaned on Tang Pengze¡¯s body weakly. After a long time, Lin Chaoyu felt that she was almost out of breath. She patted Tang Pengze¡¯s chest with her small hands to signal him to stop. ¡°Don¡¯t move. Be good.¡± Tang Pengze suppressed her hand. After muttering softly, he carried her to the bedroom. Lin Chaoyu was lying on the soft bed and had no strength to struggle. Tang Pengze tore off her clothes. Her fair and flawless skin was once again exposed. He roughly pried open Lin Chaoyu¡¯s legs. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand was pressed on top of her head by Tang Pengze. She was so frightened that she closed her eyes. She heard the sound of her belt being unbuckled¡­ After the pleasure, Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body felt as if it had been crushed by a car. She originally thought that she wouldn¡¯t experience this feeling a second time. The man beside Lin Chaoyu left Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body and took out a card from the bedside table. ¡°Before you give birth, I hope that you keep your distance from other men.¡± After saying that, he stuffed the card into Lin Chaoyu¡¯s arms. ¡°I will. It¡¯s an honest deal.¡± Lin Chaoyu carefully took the card and was about to stuff it into her pocket when she realized that he had torn his clothes into pieces again. She was instantly angry. ¡°Mr. Tang! I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need to ruin my clothes every time. Although the price you paid is very high, the clothes are innocent. How can I go back like this?¡± Lin Chaoyu pouted and complained about the man beside her. ¡°You¡¯ve reminded me. The third condition of the contract is that before you give birth, you¡¯d better not leave this villa. Report all your schedules to me.¡± Tang Pengze looked at Lin Chaoyu flirtatiously. He thought to himself that this woman really fascinated him. Even though he had just been satisfied, he still couldn¡¯t control himself. ¡°I don¡¯t agree! This is illegal imprisonment! If you¡¯re not pregnant this time, are you going to continue¡­ doing that with me?! You¡¯re simply being a hooligan!¡± Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t realize how dangerous the man beside her was. She snatched the blanket and wrapped herself up tightly. Her eyes were filled with anger. ¡°How about this, Mr. Tang? Let¡¯s find a time to amend our contract.¡± Lin Chaoyu was thinking of a plan. She turned around and was about to discuss it with Tang Pengze. However, she was once again pinned down by Tang Pengze. ¡°There¡¯s no need to change the contract. However, you just said that I¡¯m wasting your clothes. Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s do it a few more times and let these clothes be damaged so that it¡¯s worth the price.¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s voice sounded as his hands once again reached for Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body. ¡°No! No!¡± Lin Chaoyu protected herself and pried Tang Pengze¡¯s hand away. ¡°Miss Lin, doing it multiple times in one night makes it easier to get pregnant.¡± Tang Pengze spoke in a dignified manner. Although Lin Chaoyu felt that this statement was unreasonable, she couldn¡¯t find a way to refute it. Hence, the room was filled with horniness that night. It was extremely amorous.. Chapter 4 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The next day, when it was close to noon, the sunlight shone on Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face through the glass window. An impatient expression appeared on her rosy beautiful face. Tang Pengze¡¯s marks were practically all over her tender skin, and the red and purple hickeys were even more telling of the intense night before. She rolled over and woke up from the pain. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu subconsciously winced when she moved a little. Her entire body was in pain. Her waist hurt and her legs were sore. Lin Chaoyu frowned. Luckily, the man from last night was no longer in the room. She didn¡¯t need him to look at her with such a gaze that made her shy. She felt relieved. On the bedside table was the bank card and a complete set of clothes from yesterday. ¡°Tang Pengze is still considered quite humane.¡± Lin Chaoyu picked up the clothes and carefully put them on. The clothes fit her very well, but the word ¡®careful¡¯ was enough to show the pain all over Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body. After putting on the clothes and moving around, she finally felt less uncomfortable. ¡°Ding Ling Ling! Ding Ling Ling Ling!¡± Lin Chaoyu¡¯s phone rang. She realized that it was already 11 pm! She should have prepared lunch for her mother! Just as she was about to turn around and leave, the bedroom door was opened from the outside with a click. It was a middle-aged woman. She looked plump and had a smile on her face. ¡°Miss Lin, you¡¯re awake. President Tang instructed me to take care of your basic necessities. You can just call me Auntie Zhang. Lunch has been prepared. If you¡¯re hungry, come down and eat.¡± Auntie Zhang said respectfully and invited Lin Chaoyu downstairs. Lin Chaoyu was indeed hungry, so she followed Auntie Zhang downstairs. The lunch on the table was too sumptuous¡ªboiled prawns, crispy yellow garden, beef broccoli, and her favorite tomato fried eggs with rice! Lin Chaoyu wolfed down the food as soon as he saw it. This was not her usual appetite, but that damned Tang Pengze had caused her to run out of energy! Since he was heartless, then don¡¯t blame her for eating all his food! Lin Chaoyu thought to herself about how last night, she had thought that the other party was just a high-class gigolo in a bar. She didn¡¯t expect that he would suddenly become her client today. What went around came around. People shouldn¡¯t commit sins! After eating and drinking to her heart¡¯s content, Lin Chaoyu finally regained her strength. She remembered that she had to deliver food to her mother, but the food on the dining table had already been cleared. She could only turn around and ask Auntie Zhang awkwardly, ¡°Auntie Zhang, do you have any more food? I want to pack a portion.¡± Auntie Zhang didn¡¯t know why, so she asked, ¡°There¡¯s more. But why do you want to pack the food?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to the hospital to visit my mother, so I want to pack a portion for her,¡± Lin Chaoyu replied. ¡°Okay, that¡¯s not a problem. But when will you be back? And which hospital are you going to?¡± Madam Zhang¡¯s series of questions made Lin Chaoyu dumbfounded. ¡°What do you mean? Are you going to monitor me?¡± Lin Chaoyu frowned. Although she had signed the contract, she still had her freedom! Auntie Zhang looked troubled as she explained, ¡°Miss Lin, this is President Tang¡¯s order. You can only be released after you report your schedule¡­ Otherwise¡­¡± ¡°No! I have no obligation to cooperate with your surveillance!¡± Lin Chaoyu said firmly. Then, she picked up her bag and prepared to leave. However, the moment she stepped out of the door, she saw the four bodyguards who had brought her here last night stopping her. ¡°Miss Lin, where are you going?¡± Lin Chaoyu was stunned. She looked at the burly men in front of her and swallowed hard. How was she going to fight against these four big men with her petite figure? Hence, she turned around and pretended that nothing had happened. ¡°Auntie Zhang, I¡¯m not going out anymore. I¡¯m going back to my bedroom to sleep.¡± Lin Chaoyu returned to the bedroom, locked the door, and opened the window while preparing to jump down. Even if an accident might happen at this height, she still wanted to do this! He wouldn¡¯t let her go out? Dreaming on! ¡°Miss Lin! You¡¯ll die if you jump down! Even if you don¡¯t die, President Tang won¡¯t let you off.¡± Suddenly, a few bodyguards appeared outside the window and shouted at Lin Chaoyu. What? There were people guarding this place? Lin Chaoyu felt like she was in hell! Chapter 5 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Auntie Zhang, I¡¯m going to ward five on the fifth floor of the First People¡¯s Hospital of K City. I¡¯ll chat with my mother after I send her food. I¡¯ll be back around two.¡± Lin Chaoyu had no other choice. If she didn¡¯t send food now, her mother would go hungry. Hence, she had no choice but to compromise and go downstairs to explain her schedule. After giving some instructions, she sent it to Tang Pengze. A minute later, she received Tang Pengze¡¯s reply: Agreed. Auntie Zhang looked up. ¡°Okay. Miss Lin, remember to come back on time. This is the bento I made for your mother. Do you need a bodyguard to drive you?¡± ¡°No need, no need. I can do it myself.¡± Lin Chaoyu quickly shook her head and refused. She picked up the bento and left. ¡ª K City First People¡¯s Hospital¡ª The first thing she did when she arrived at the hospital was to pay with Tang Pengze¡¯s card. Five million yuan was enough for Lin Chaoyu¡¯s mother to receive the best treatment! ¡°The patient, Lin Hongzhu, needs to be transferred to a single room. After that, we need to arrange for chemotherapy as soon as possible, right?¡± The nurse flipped through the medical records and confirmed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s request. ¡°Yes, change her usual medicine to the best.¡± Lin Chaoyu held the card in her hand tightly. As long as her mother was fine, everything she did was worth it. After making all the arrangements, Lin Chaoyu came to the ward. When Lin Hongzhu saw her daughter, the corners of her mouth curved up into a bright smile. ¡°Xiaoyu, what¡¯s going on? These nurses are suddenly so friendly. Did you pay all the medical fees you didn¡¯t pay? They even transferred me to a single room.¡± Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t know how to explain the origins of this money to her mother. She just nodded, ¡°Yes, I found a job. The boss is a good person and paid me a salary in advance. That¡¯s why I have the money to treat your illness.¡± Lin Chaoyu lied. Lin Hongzhu had always been afraid that her cancer would drag Lin Chaoyu down. Now that Lin Chaoyu had found a decent job, her burden had lessened a little. She felt much better and the smile on her face never faded. However, she immediately felt a sense of guilt. ¡°Good child, good child. Mommy is proud that you found a job. Sigh¡­ it¡¯s all Mommy¡¯s fault. Mommy has let you down.¡± Lin Hongzhu touched Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand and cried sadly. ¡°Gee, Mom, don¡¯t be like this. I will work harder in the future. Our good days are coming. As long as you are fine, I won¡¯t feel tired.¡± Lin Chaoyu took out a bento and opened it for her mother to eat. Lin Hongzhu nodded her head repeatedly. Under Lin Chaoyu¡¯s expectant gaze, she ate a little and said worriedly, ¡°It¡¯s almost two o¡¯clock. You should be going to work, right? There¡¯s a nurse taking care of Mom here. There¡¯s nothing much. You should hurry and get busy.¡± Lin Hongzhu urged Lin Chaoyu to go to work. Lin Chaoyu looked at the time and realized that it was indeed time to return to the villa. Otherwise, how would Tang Pengze punish her? ¡°Okay. Mom, just tell the nurse what you want to eat. She will take good care of you.¡± Lin Chaoyu left after giving her instructions. Before she left, she added the personal nurse who took care of her mother on WeChat and transferred 10,000 yuan to her. She hoped that she would take good care of her mother. As she walked out of the hospital, she had mixed feelings. However, her mother was very happy today, and the chemotherapy was finally going to be carried out as soon as possible. Everything was good, so it was all worth it. ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t this Lin Chaoyu? How was it? Last night must have been an unforgettable night.¡± A sharp voice with a hint of sarcasm sounded. Lin Chaoyu turned around and realized that these words had come from Lin Feifei!¡ª¡ª Her younger half-sister! Although she was younger than her by a few years, she was tactful and mean. She spoke nicely in front of her father, and caused her mother to have cancer, but her father was unwilling to give her a single cent to treat her illness! ¡°Why are you here?!¡± Lin Chaoyu looked disgusted. However, from Lin Feifei¡¯s tone, she seemed to know about what happened last night? ¡°My sister, wasn¡¯t it all thanks to me that you slept with that creepy man in the bar? If it weren¡¯t for me, why would your face be flushed and your body be so agile today? You look like you¡¯ve been banged by a man!¡± Lin Feifei said proudly. It turned out that she had bumped into Lin Chaoyu at the bar that day and drugged her while she wasn¡¯t paying attention. She had even revealed her superior¡¯s room number to Lin Chaoyu. Doing this would not only please her superior, but also disgust Lin Chaoyu.. It was killing two birds with one stone! Chapter 6 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°You!¡± Lin Chaoyu clenched her fists. She would never have thought that Lin Feifei was the one behind the incident at the bar. ¡°You¡¯re so angry. It seems like you¡¯re still not satisfied with CEO Wang¡¯s service last night.¡± Lin Feifei was only 20 years old, yet her words were so harsh. At this moment, Lin Feifei¡¯s phone rang. She took it over and saw that it was CEO Wang! She couldn¡¯t help but smile. She thought to herself, Looks like I¡¯ve successfully curried favor with CEO Wang. He probably called her during work hours to thank her properly. ¡°Hello? CEO Wang, how was last night? Did you enjoy yourself?¡± Lin Feifei had a flattering look on her face, and her expression was nauseating. However, the voice on the other end of the phone was not pleasant. ¡°Lin Feifei! Are you tired of living? How dare you let me touch Tang Pengze¡¯s woman!¡± ¡°W-what? That¡¯s impossible! Isn¡¯t Tang Pengze averse to women?¡± Lin Feifei was confused. Last night, Lin Feifei thought that Lin Chaoyu had entered the room she had booked. She didn¡¯t expect Lin Chaoyu to randomly enter a room. When CEO Wang received the news and was about to enter the room, Tang Pengze¡¯s bodyguards came out from the next room and beat him up. After warning him, they chased him out of the bar! After offending Tang Pengze, he was considered lucky to have gotten off so lightly. After all, he was Tang Pengze, a legendary existence in K City. Those who had offended him before would be severely injured even if they didn¡¯t die. Hence, after CEO Wang ensured that his life was saved, he immediately called Lin Feifei to question her. How would Lin Feifei know that she had done such a foolish thing? She hurriedly explained that it was impossible! ¡°Alright, stop explaining. You¡¯re fired!¡± CEO Wang said angrily and hung up before she could react. Listening to the beeping on the phone, Lin Feifei glared at the person in front of her with her face full of disbelief. ¡°B*tch! How did you hook up with Tang Pengze?! President Tang just came to K City to settle down. He¡¯s a classic example of viciousness and ruthlessness. He¡¯s impervious to everything and doesn¡¯t get attracted to women at all! How did he fall for a b*tch like you?!¡± ¡°Why do you know Tang Pengze so well?¡± Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t care about Lin Feifei¡¯s scolding. She didn¡¯t know Tang Pengze¡¯s identity either. She only knew that he was exceptionally rich. However, Lin Feifei knew Tang Pengze so well. She definitely had ulterior motives! ¡°You, why do you care?!¡± Lin Feifei felt a little guilty and quickly moved her eyes to cover herself. She was unwilling to accept this. Why was Lin Chaoyu so lucky?! The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. She raised her hand to give Lin Chaoyu a slap. Lin Chaoyu thought that she was going to be hit. She subconsciously closed her eyes. At this moment, a black shadow suddenly appeared in front of her. It grabbed Lin Feifei¡¯s arm and flung it away in disdain. ¡°Who told you to touch her?¡± The voice was deep and carried an inexplicable sense of oppression. It was Tang Pengze! Lin Chaoyu opened her eyes. The man in front of her was indeed Tang Pengze! ¡°President¡­ President Tang¡­¡± Lin Feifei had been planning to seduce Tang Pengze for a long time. However, no matter how many methods she used, she was unable to get close to him. Now that she saw him standing up for Lin Chaoyu, she was so angry that she almost vomited blood!¡± President Tang, how could you, how could you be together with Lin Chaoyu? ¡°Lin Feifei¡¯s expression changed. She reached out to hold Tang Pengze¡¯s sleeve and blinked shyly. Tang Pengze felt disgusted and flung Lin Feifei¡¯s hand away forcefully. He was so strong that Lin Feifei fell to the ground and cried out in shock. ¡°Ah!¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m warning you. Lin Chaoyu is my woman. You¡¯d better stay away from her.¡± There was only disgust in Tang Pengze¡¯s eyes. There was no trace of pity or politeness. His warning tone coupled with his cold gaze made people shudder. After saying that, he turned around and carried Lin Chaoyu into the car. ¡°Take care of it.¡± Tang Pengze gave his assistant a look when he got into the car. The assistant immediately understood.. President Tang would make whoever dared to touch Lin Chaoyu wish they were dead! Chapter 7 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The black Rolls-Royce slowly drove towards the Tang family¡¯s villa. After Tang Pengze placed Lin Chaoyu on the seat, he didn¡¯t say a word. He silently looked at the document in his hand. Lin Chaoyu, not knowing if she should speak first, lowered her head and hesitated. After a long time, Lin Chaoyu still hesitated and called out Tang Pengze¡¯s name, ¡°Tang Pengze.¡± As she spoke, her slender hands grabbed Tang Pengze¡¯s wrist. ¡°Thank you for what you did just now.¡± Lin Chaoyu¡¯s voice was delicate and warm, making one¡¯s heart soften toward her. Almost instantly, Tang Pengze felt his body become aroused. Damn it! As long as he got close to this woman, he would not be able to resist being seduced. His previous allergic reaction to women had completely disappeared. Lin Chaoyu saw that he was frowning. Not only did he not seem to have any intention of accepting her thanks, but he even looked unhappy. Lin Chaoyu got up and sat beside Tang Pengze. She held Tang Pengze¡¯s arm and asked, ¡°Are you alright? Did I offend you?¡± ¡°Shut up.¡± In the face of Lin Chaoyu¡¯s initiative, Tang Pengze felt even more uncomfortable. They weren¡¯t home yet, so he couldn¡¯t act rashly in front of the chauffeur, so he could only temporarily stop Lin Chaoyu¡¯s actions. Lin Chaoyu sulkily shut up, but when she was about to retract her arm and return to her original position, Tang Pengze held Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand and changed his request. ¡°Don¡¯t move. Just sit here and don¡¯t speak.¡± Lin Chaoyu had a helpless look on her face, but since he was her sugar daddy, she could only do as she was told. And because she was too tired today, she leaned on Tang Pengze¡¯s arm and fell asleep in no time. Tang Pengze put away the documents and held Lin Chaoyu¡¯s head with one hand. His actions were careful, as if he was afraid that she would bump into him, but Lin Chaoyu, who was asleep, didn¡¯t know. The car steadily drove back to the villa. Tang Pengze carried Lin Chaoyu gently and placed her on the bed. She opened her eyes slightly and asked, ¡°Huh? Are we home?¡± As she had just woken up, her voice was hoarse and soft. ¡°Yes.¡± Tang Pengze nodded. ¡°Have you rested enough?¡± Tang Pengze asked calmly as he waited for the woman¡¯s reply. Lin Chaoyu stretched lazily and sat up from the bed. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Very good. Go take a shower¡ªit¡¯s time for the two of us to sleep.¡± Tang Pengze deliberately emphasized the word ¡®us¡¯. Lin Chaoyu immediately reacted and hurriedly moved to the other side of the bed before wrapping the blanket tightly around herself. ¡°Tang Pengze, aren¡¯t you tired? Aren¡¯t you afraid of dying from exhaustion?¡± ¡°Go take a shower. Otherwise, I¡¯ll carry you there and we¡¯ll shower together.¡± Tang Pengze placed his hand under the blanket and pulled Lin Chaoyu¡¯s ankle forcefully. Lin Chaoyu was brought into his arms. Their eyes met and the distance between them was only a few millimeters. Lin Chaoyu immediately turned his head and said unwillingly, ¡°I don¡¯t want to. I don¡¯t want to shower. I¡¯m tired. I want to sleep now, alone!¡± Tang Pengze smiled and carried Lin Chaoyu. The servants had already filled the bathtub with water. With a ripping sound, Lin Chaoyu¡¯s clothes were torn off by Tang Pengze, and his fair body was thrown into the bathtub. Tang Pengze admired Lin Chaoyu¡¯s wet body and smiled. He had never tried to do it in the bathtub before, so it looked good. With this thought in mind, he undid his tie, took off his jacket, and prepared to enter the bathtub. ¡°Don¡¯t! Don¡¯t! I¡¯ll shower. I¡¯ll shower myself!¡± Lin Chaoyu complained incessantly. She really didn¡¯t want to experience the pain from last night. Tang Pengze saw Lin Chaoyu¡¯s rejection and felt inexplicably frustrated. He looked at her deeply and confirmed that she was really averse to him. He stiffly stopped taking off his clothes and turned to leave. He then slammed the bathroom door shut. Lin Chaoyu was caught off guard. Did Tang Pengze really leave just like that? Was he angry? Lin Chaoyu quickly took a shower, put on a towel, and slowly walked out of the bathroom. Tang Pengze was currently smoking on the balcony. Lin Chaoyu could feel his hostility from a few meters away. Lin Chaoyu lowered her head and thought about it. She wasn¡¯t pregnant yet, so Tang Pengze¡¯s request to share a room was part of the contract. She shouldn¡¯t reject him¡­ ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu walked behind Tang Pengze and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind. Her voice was soft and had a hint of pleading.. Chapter 8 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Tang Pengze¡¯s body trembled. He couldn¡¯t help but admit that Lin Chaoyu¡¯s move was very effective. ¡°Am I that scary?¡± Tang Pengze turned around and spoke calmly. His warm breath landed on Lin Chaoyu¡¯s forehead. Lin Chaoyu lowered her head and didn¡¯t know how to reply, ¡°No¡­ no.¡± ¡°You better tell the truth.¡± Tang Pengze hated lying. If Lin Chaoyu was really afraid, he would let her leave. Lin Chaoyu quickly raised her head and said firmly, ¡°No, really. It¡¯s just that you¡¯re too amazing. I want to rest¡­ However, before I get pregnant, I should have satisfied your needs. So, it¡¯s my fault. I apologize to you¡­ Don¡¯t be angry, okay?¡± Lin Chaoyu took another step forward and pressed her body tightly against Tang Pengze¡¯s. Her shoulders were half exposed and there was only a towel on her body. It was obvious that she was trying to please her sugar daddy. Tang Pengze smiled. As expected, he would always be defeated by this woman. ¡°You can¡¯t just admit your mistake with words. You should express it with actions.¡± Tang Pengze pulled Lin Chaoyu to the chair in the bedroom. However, he only sat on the chair and looked at Lin Chaoyu ambiguously. Lin Chaoyu instantly understood what he meant. He wanted her to take the initiative to curry favor with him. She might as well throw caution to the wind. After all, they had already slept together, so this time wouldn¡¯t make a difference. ¡°Darling¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu spread her legs and sat her slender body on Tang Pengze¡¯s lap. At the same time, she reached out and placed her hand on his shoulder while burying her head in his neck. Her rosy lips slowly sucked on his Adam¡¯s apple, leaving behind a burgundy hickey. Then, her small hands started to unbutton his clothes. Tang Pengze¡¯s tan skin was exposed inch by inch. Lin Chaoyu hesitated for a moment, as if she didn¡¯t know what to do. However, she only stared blankly for a short while before she took the initiative to grab Tang Pengze¡¯s hand. She led his fingertips to the edge of the towel around his collar and untied the towel around her body. ¡°What did you call me?¡± Tang Pengze seemed to enjoy Lin Chaoyu¡¯s initiative and seduction. However, that greeting just now had already made him so excited that he forgot about everything else. ¡°My dear, are we going to sit on the chair? Can you carry me to the bed?¡± Lin Chaoyu opened her mouth and probed carefully with her small hands touching everywhere around his body. ¡°It¡¯s right here. I¡¯ll help you unlock your new position.¡± Tang Pengze stood up and let Lin Chaoyu sit on the stool while he pressed down on her¡­ Their lovemaking lasted until midnight before Tang Pengze finally let Lin Chaoyu go. He picked her up from the chair and placed her on the bed. ¡°Does it still hurt this time?¡± Tang Pengze hugged Lin Chaoyu as they laid on the bed and spoke softly. After a few intimate encounters, Lin Chaoyu seemed to have developed a reliance on Tang Pengze¡¯s body. She snuggled into his embrace and shook her head gently. ¡°I¡¯m hungry.¡± Lin Chaoyu left Tang Pengze¡¯s embrace. She rubbed her stomach and looked up at him. ¡°I¡¯ll get Auntie Zhang to make dinner for you.¡± Tang Pengze, wanting to call Auntie Zhang, turned around and picked up his phone. Lin Chaoyu hurriedly stopped her. If he called Auntie Zhang now and said that she was hungry, wouldn¡¯t he be telling Auntie Zhang that she and Tang Pengze had just finished banging?! Although Lin Chaoyu was staying in the villa to get pregnant, she still wanted her dignity! Moreover, it was already so late, so she didn¡¯t want to disturb others. ¡°No, don¡¯t bother her. I¡¯ll cook the noodles myself.¡± Lin Chaoyu was already used to having her clothes torn. She picked up Tang Pengze¡¯s white shirt and put it on before running downstairs to the kitchen to make supper. Tang Pengze simply put on his clothes and followed her downstairs. Lin Chaoyu was only wearing a simple white shirt, and his long legs could be seen clearly under the shirt. The little girl¡¯s nimble appearance in the kitchen seemed to hint to Tang Pengze that Lin Chaoyu still had strength. ¡°You still have the strength to move?¡± Tang Pengze hugged Lin Chaoyu tightly from behind. She subconsciously pushed him away, but the stronger she struggled, the tighter Tang Pengze hugged her. It was so tight that she almost couldn¡¯t breathe. His large hands skillfully unbuttoned Lin Chaoyu¡¯s shirt. ¡°Tang Pengze, are you crazy? This is the kitchen!¡± Lin Chaoyu, afraid that she would disturb Auntie Zhang or the other servants, exclaimed softly.. Chapter 9 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Of course I know. Didn¡¯t you want to cook something for me to eat?¡± Tang Pengze lifted the hem of his shirt and said with interest, ¡°Then you do yours and I¡¯ll do mine.¡± ¡°No¡­ let¡¯s talk when we get back¡­¡± Before Lin Chaoyu could finish her sentence, Tang Pengze pulled her into his arms roughly and started banging her. The noodles in the pot had already boiled, and the boiling water made a gurgling sound. Tang Pengze didn¡¯t want to let Lin Chaoyu off at all. As he kissed the person in his arms and swiftly turned off the fire with one hand. Then, he picked Lin Chaoyu up and placed her on the table. Meanwhile, Lin Chaoyu was already disoriented. She could only cling tightly to Tang Pengze¡¯s body and follow all of his movements. She let out a moan, ¡°No, don¡¯t¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu¡¯s rejection triggered Tang Pengyu¡¯s interest. In this villa, on the bed, on the chair, and on the dining table¡­ there were traces of them. After a while, Lin Chaoyu felt that she was going to die from Tang Pengze¡¯s torture. ¡°I¡¯ll bring you to take a shower.¡± After venting his anger, Tang Pengze looked at the drowsy Lin Chaoyu and felt his heart ache. He picked her up and prepared to help her take a shower before going to sleep. Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t resist and entered the bathtub again. The temperature of the water was just right, making her feel a little comfortable. Beside her, Tang Pengze was helping her wipe her body. ¡°Tang Pengze¡­¡± She took advantage of her sleepiness and called out softly. ¡°Speak your mind,¡± Tang Pengze said calmly. ¡°Why do you want a child?¡± Lin Chaoyu looked at the man in front of her. She lost her initial fear and asked directly. Tang Pengze paused his action of cleaning Lin Chaoyu. Then, he said, ¡°You don¡¯t need to know.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Lin Chaoyu shut up. However, in the next second, she jumped onto Tang Pengze¡¯s body. The water on her body stained Tang Pengze¡¯s suit, making him frown unhappily. ¡°Get down.¡± ¡°No, unless you tell me why you want to have a child.¡± Lin Chaoyu boldly stuck to Tang Pengze. He didn¡¯t like the wet feeling and stuffed Lin Chaoyu back into the bathtub to change his clothes. When he came back again, he said lightly, ¡°To stabilize my inheritance rights.¡± His words were simple, but he still told Lin Chaoyu. ¡°Then, if I really give birth to your child, can I come and visit him often?¡± Lin Chaoyu thought about how after the child was born, the child would have nothing to do with her. She felt terrible. ¡°The contract said that the child is just a transaction.¡± It meant that Lin Chaoyu would never see the child again after giving birth. After hearing Tang Pengze¡¯s reply, Lin Chaoyu fell silent. She felt terrible. Tang Pengze had been too good to her these past few days, so good that she didn¡¯t know her place. He was so good to her that she started to wish for things that didn¡¯t belong to her. Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t say anything for the rest of the time. She let Tang Pengze dry her body and carry her to the bed. Seeing Lin Chaoyu¡¯s unhappy expression, Tang Pengze frowned. What was this woman unhappy about? Whenever she was with him, Tang Pengze would carry her around. What was she unhappy about? If Tang Pengze didn¡¯t ask, Lin Chaoyu wouldn¡¯t say either. The two of them fell silent and went to sleep. The next morning, Lin Chaoyu woke up. The person who pushed open the door was not Madam Zhang but another young woman. After opening the door, she looked around and finally fixed her gaze on Lin Chaoyu. ¡°Miss Lin, right? I¡¯m President Tang¡¯s assistant. I¡¯m here today to help you design your look so that you can attend the banquet with President Tang..¡± Chapter 10 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lin Chaoyu was a little puzzled. She was just a surrogate¡­ Why would she attend the banquet with Tang Pengze? Moreover, she was a woman from a small town. Didn¡¯t he find her embarrassing? Lin Chaoyu picked up her phone and sent a message to Tang Pengze to confirm. [500,000 RMB, I¡¯ll hire you to attend.] It was a simple and clear reply, but Lin Chaoyu liked it. A banquet in exchange for her mother¡¯s monthly chemotherapy fee was not a loss for her. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll have to trouble you. I still don¡¯t know how I should address you?¡± Lin Chaoyu got off the bed and found some clothes to change into in the wardrobe. Tang Pengze could tell that Lin Chaoyu hated having her clothes torn when she woke up the next morning, so he directly bought two wardrobe of clothes for her. Lin Chaoyu randomly picked a white floral dress to wear in the changing room. ¡°My name is Li Yao. Miss Lin, you can just call me by my name.¡± Li Yao stared fixedly at the dress Lin Chaoyu had changed into. She shook her head silently. ¡°Miss Lin, your taste is too ordinary and too normal. If you dress according to your taste, you will definitely embarrass President Tang at tonight¡¯s banquet.¡± Li Yao sighed continuously, as if she looked down on Lin Chaoyu. Lin Chaoyu also felt that if he took 500,000 yuan, it would be too stupid if he didn¡¯t do a good job. However, was there a need to put it so bluntly? Lin Chaoyu lowered her head and sized herself up. Then, she looked at Li Yao and said meaningfully, ¡°Then, Miss Li, do you have any suggestions? Didn¡¯t you say just now that you wanted to help style me? I believe that as long as you try your best, I won¡¯t embarrass Tang Pengze.¡± Li Yao¡¯s expression changed instantly. She had long heard that there was a woman living in President Tang¡¯s mansion, and she was incomparably beautiful. Seeing her today, she did not think that this woman was very stunning, but her looks were indeed above average. She had the looks of a classical Asian beauty, and her aura was very elegant¡ªwhich made her jealous! Li Yao sneered and didn¡¯t retort. Instead, she asked Lin Chaoyu to bring her to the dressing room. Even though Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t usually put on makeup, Tang Pengze still prepared a dressing room and a lot of cosmetics that she didn¡¯t even know. Li Yao picked and tested the colors one by one before putting on makeup for Lin Chaoyu. After the exquisite makeup was applied, it made Lin Chaoyu even more attractive. Next up was the selection of clothes. Li Yao opened the wardrobe and looked at the clothes inside. She said, ¡°President Tang¡¯s taste is indeed high-class. These clothes are all unique. I wonder if Miss Lin can look nice in them.¡± ¡°What do you mean? Just choose my clothes obediently. Why are you talking so much?¡± Lin Chaoyu sensed the hostility from her words and immediately retorted. Although her reaction was slow, she wasn¡¯t stupid. Ever since this woman entered the room, she had been picking on her. She was saying that she wasn¡¯t worthy of them. Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t know what she wanted to do. ¡°Miss Lin, I¡¯m telling the truth. Your looks are average, and your fashion taste is terrible. I really don¡¯t know how President Tang took a liking to you and even wanted to bring you to the banquet. As if it¡¯s not embarrassing enough.¡± Li Yao spoke increasingly harshly. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face stiffened. She wanted to retort, but she couldn¡¯t find any words to say, especially the latter half of her sentence. It made her recall Tang Pengze¡¯s hint last night¡ªshe was just a surrogate mother. She only accepted the money and did things according to the contract. She couldn¡¯t even see the child after that. She really wasn¡¯t anyone important to Tang Pengze. At this thought, Lin Chaoyu fell silent. At this moment, the door of the dressing room behind her opened from the outside with a bang. In the next second, Tang Pengze¡¯s deep voice rang out, shocking Li Yao. ¡°Does she need you to be a busybody?¡± Li Yao did not expect Tang Pengze to come back at this time. Taking advantage of the fact that she could still say a few words in front of Tang Pengze, she immediately said, ¡°President Tang, it¡¯s not that I¡¯m being nosy. It¡¯s just that Miss Lin has too many requests. I don¡¯t know what to do at all.¡± Lin Chaoyu widened her eyes and asked, ¡°Me? What request did I make? You, on the other hand, have been picking on me ever since you entered the room. Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re rude?¡± ¡°I called you here to serve her. Don¡¯t you understand?¡± Tang Pengze looked at Li Yao coldly, as if he wanted to see through her.. Chapter 11 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Li Yao could not help but shudder. It was as if she had never seen President Tang so protective of a woman before. The jealousy in her eyes could not help but increase. ¡°President Tang, I¡¯m just reminding Miss Lin out of goodwill. This is her first time attending such a banquet, so she probably doesn¡¯t know much about it. She might do something out of line and cause President Tang a lot of trouble,¡± Li Yao continued to explain defiantly. Lin Chaoyu lowered her head and couldn¡¯t help but feel a little wronged. Suddenly, a strong force wrapped around her waist. A sexy and low male voice came from above her head. ¡°Who are you? Do I need you to teach my people? Go to the HR department and get your pay. Don¡¯t let me see you again tomorrow.¡± Tang Pengze looked down at the dazed woman in his arms and couldn¡¯t help but find her adorable. Li Yao felt as if she had been struck by lightning. She did not expect Tang Pengze to be so protective of this woman. She had never thought that she would lose this job. She had always felt that she could speak up in front of President Tang. Many people in the company had to defer to her, and she had always been complacent about it. God knew how big a blow it would be if she lost this job. ¡°President Tang, I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have treated Miss Lin like this. Please give me another chance. I can¡¯t lose this job.¡± Li Yao immediately reacted and bent down to grab the corner of Tang Pengze¡¯s shirt. Tang Pengze¡¯s expression instantly turned cold and disgust surged in his heart. ¡°Get lost!¡± Li Yao shuddered and dared not utter another word. She knew how ruthless Tang Pengze was and could only stand up and leave the room. Tang Pengze lowered his head and pinched Lin Chaoyu¡¯s cheek. ¡°Idiot, why are you being bullied?¡± Upon hearing this doting tone, Lin Chaoyu felt a lump in her throat. Ever since her mother fell sick, it was as if no one was by her side for her to lean on. Tang Pengze looked at the woman in front of him who had exquisite makeup on her face. She looked delicate and beautiful, and his heart softened. He kissed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s forehead and said, ¡°Don¡¯t cry. You can only cry under me, understand?¡± After hearing this, Lin Chaoyu blushed slightly and nodded shyly. Looking at the obedient little woman in his arms, Tang Pengze¡¯s heart warmed and a hint of lust appeared in the depths of his eyes. ¡°Have you chosen your clothes?¡± Tang Pengze continued to ask without batting an eyelid. Suddenly, his gaze fell on a pearl snow satin gown in the last row of the wardrobe. ¡°Wear this.¡± Lin Chaoyu obediently picked up the gown and entered the fitting room. Tang Pengze waited outside for a long time but didn¡¯t see anyone come out. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a little strange and knocked on the door. ¡°You haven¡¯t put it on yet? Do you want me to help you wear it?¡± Lin Chaoyu hurriedly replied in the fitting room, ¡°I¡¯m done!¡± If she asked him for help, she might not be able to wear this dress today! Lin Chaoyu thought to herself. She pushed open the door and walked out of the fitting room slowly. She stood in front of the fitting mirror. Tang Pengze heard the sound and looked up. The woman placed her arms in front of her. Her skin was as smooth and delicate as fine jade. She had exquisite makeup on her face, and her bright eyes, sparkling and translucent, were like the stars in the sky. Her two vermillion lips were as alluring as cherries. The white pearl snow satin gown on her body was tight-fitting and accentuated Lin Chaoyu¡¯s graceful and proud figure. Her long hair was loosely tied up and it revealed her beautiful neckline. Only a few strands of hair hung down. Tang Pengze¡¯s lower body tensed up at the sight of this. He stepped forward with his long legs and directly pressed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s slender waist into his embrace. He kissed the woman¡¯s moist lips. ¡°Oh.¡± A soft gasp sounded beside Tang Pengze¡¯s ear and seeped out from Lin Chaoyu¡¯s nose. It was like a feather gently brushing past his heart and numbing his bones. Tang Pengze¡¯s blood surged and he began to feel extremely excited. His soft tongue immediately took the opportunity to enter and aggressively invade everything. He kissed Lin Chaoyu until she couldn¡¯t say a word. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body started to heat up. Slowly, Tang Pengze started to kiss along her neckline, her skin and her back against the cold mirror. Tang Pengze then turned Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body towards the fitting mirror. His tall body suddenly pressed down on her from behind. His lips and tongue rubbed against her neck bit by bit, giving off an indescribable fatal titillation. ¡°Don¡¯t tear¡­ mm!¡± Lin Chaoyu moaned and hurriedly held down Tang Pengze¡¯s hands that were trying to tear the gown. ¡°Where¡¯s the zipper?¡± Tang Pengze asked. His voice was sexy and hoarse. Lin Chaoyu stretched out her trembling hands to pull the zipper open. The beautiful scene in front of him made Tang Pengze unable to hold it in anymore.. The mirror in front of the fitting room shone with a charming light¡­ Chapter 12 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the end, Lin Chaoyu still changed into a red strapless evening gown. Then, the two of them got into the car and arrived at the entrance of the hotel. The fountain in front of the lobby also showed how grand and magnificent it was inside. Tang Pengze pushed open the car door. He was wearing a well-tailored suit, which added a hint of nobility to his cold facial features. His every movement was filled with grace. Lin Chaoyu held onto his arm. The woman¡¯s skin was fair to begin with, and under the contrast of the red dress, her skin was as fair as snow. Her slender neck was adorned with a pearl necklace, and her shoulders and collarbones perfectly outlined the smooth lines. As the red dress swayed, it revealed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s slender ankles, giving off a hint of sexiness. Standing beside Tang Pengze, she didn¡¯t seem to be suppressed by his aura at all. The arrival of the two also caused quite a commotion. The entire banquet hall was filled with elites of the upper-class society, and there was no lack of distinguished political figures among them. Suddenly, Tang Pengze nodded slightly and whispered into Lin Chaoyu¡¯s ear, ¡°I¡¯ll go over there for a while. Be good and wait for me here. Don¡¯t run around.¡± His masculine breath landed on Lin Chaoyu¡¯s neck and it tickled her, causing her face to redden again. Looking at the shy woman beside him, Tang Pengze suppressed the restlessness in his body and instructed the bodyguards beside him to take care of Lin Chaoyu before turning around and walking towards the center of the banquet hall. Lin Chaoyu stood at the same spot. The blush on her face had yet to fade when a woman wearing a pure white off-shoulder dress walked over in high heels. Her beautiful face was covered in exquisite makeup. Her sharp chin was slightly raised, revealing her slender and long neck. Her every movement exuded the elegance of a socialite. However, her skin was a little sickly pale, and her eyes were filled with mist, making one feel pity for her. ¡°You are Lin Chaoyu, right?¡± The sickly beauty in front of her suddenly spoke to her and her voice was gentle and sweet. Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t help but look at her in confusion. She was sure that she didn¡¯t know this woman, and she didn¡¯t know how she knew her. ¡°My name is Lu Xi, Tang Pengze¡¯s fianc¨¦e.¡± The sickly beauty in front of her introduced herself generously. Lin Chaoyu was suddenly stunned. Lu Xi¡¯s voice continued to ring in her ears. ¡°It¡¯s been hard on you during this period of time. It¡¯s all because of my health. Ah Ze also felt sorry for me, so he had no choice but to look for you¡­¡± After saying that, her fair face blushed. When she heard this, it was like a bolt from the blue. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face turned pale. So¡­ this was the reason. Consolidating the inheritance rights? It was all a lie! Perhaps it was because she had lost her virginity to Tang Pengze. Lin Chaoyu had an ambivalent feeling for him. Now, Lu Xi¡¯s words had completely shattered her hopes. Tears gradually filled Lin Chaoyu¡¯s eyes. Grief swept over her, and she looked pitiful. Seeing Lin Chaoyu¡¯s reaction, a hint of disdain appeared in the depths of Lu Xi¡¯s eyes. ¡°Ah Ze is really too outrageous. He was afraid that I would be tired and kept thinking about my health. He didn¡¯t even want me to accompany him out of the house for this banquet.¡± Lu Xi smiled and said that before turning to leave. It was as if she couldn¡¯t be bothered to say another word to Lin Chaoyu. Just then, the women came forward to ask about her well-being. Lu Xi nodded slightly, and her perfect smile exuded the aura of a big shot. Then, she walked towards Tang Pengze. Tang Pengze was currently conversing with a group of business elites. He looked up and saw her walking over. A trace of gentleness flashed across his eyes, and he whispered something. Lin Chaoyu raised her teary eyes and looked at the two of them standing together like a perfect match. Her mood instantly plummeted.. Chapter 13 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lin Chaoyu¡¯s heart was filled with bitterness. It was as if the extravagance here didn¡¯t belong to her. She slowly walked out of the banquet hall. After walking for an unknown period of time, she looked around. This should be the back garden of the banquet hall. Lin Chaoyu sat on the swing. The bright moonlight shone on her body and made her seem like a fairy that had descended to the mortal world. The night wind blew a few strands of her hair. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, as if he was deep in thought. She couldn¡¯t conceal her disappointment. Tang Pengze had spent a lot of money to get her to be a surrogate. The tenderness he had unintentionally shown to her was all fake. He just wanted her to be a surrogate tool and obediently give birth to a child for him and Lu Xi. Tang Pengze had really put in a lot of effort. To put it bluntly, the two of them were just in a business relationship. She was willing to get the job done as long as she was paid. Thinking of this, Lin Chaoyu¡¯s heart ached slightly. ¡°Lin Chaoyu?¡± Suddenly, a woman¡¯s cry interrupted Lin Chaoyu¡¯s train of thought. Following the voice, Lin Chaoyu looked up. A woman wearing a yellow strapless evening gown stood in front of her. Her expression was arrogant, and her eyes revealed unconcealable contempt. ¡°Zhang Xiaoya?¡± The woman in front of her was Lin Chaoyu¡¯s university classmate. Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t help but be a little surprised. How did she meet her here? Perhaps it was because women were innately jealous. Zhang Xiaoya didn¡¯t like Lin Chaoyu at all in university and spread rumors about her. Because of this, Lin Chaoyu had very few friends in university. ¡°Just now, I saw a figure that looked like you in the banquet hall.¡± Zhang Xiaoya stretched out her newly made manicure and flicked it before continuing. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect it to be true¡­ but with your family background, how could you have the chance to attend such a banquet?¡± Zhang Xiaoya couldn¡¯t help but be a little puzzled. ¡°If you can come here, why can¡¯t I?¡± Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t help but feel irritated when she saw Zhang Xiaoya. ¡°Xiaoya is different from you! She¡¯s the girlfriend of the host of this banquet, Young Master Qian, Qian Yang!¡± The woman holding Zhang Xiaoya¡¯s arm suddenly said with a flattering tone. After hearing that, Zhang Xiaoya couldn¡¯t help but feel a little proud. She became even more arrogant. If she didn¡¯t say anything, Lin Chaoyu wouldn¡¯t have noticed the woman beside Zhang Xiaoya. Indeed, birds of a feather flock together. ¡°What identity did you come in with? Could it be that you became someone¡¯s mistress?¡± Zhang Xiaoya didn¡¯t hide the contempt in her eyes. She opened her mouth and said, ¡°Like mother like daughter. You¡¯re addicted to being someone¡¯s mistress¡­¡± Suddenly, a crisp slap sounded. ¡°Pa!¡± ¡°You!¡­ You dare to hit me?¡± Zhang Xiaoya covered her face and looked at Lin Chaoyu in disbelief. She was getting angrier and angrier. She immediately raised her hand and was about to retaliate when her arm was grabbed by a bodyguard who suddenly rushed over. Just as Lin Chaoyu was about to close her eyes, the expected pain didn¡¯t come. She opened her misty eyes in confusion. Her whole body was filled with stubbornness, which made her look charming. Zhang Xiaoya was suddenly stopped by someone. She turned her head and looked at the tall and burly bodyguard in black. He exuded a cold aura. Her entire body trembled and she couldn¡¯t help but feel a little scared. She put down her arm unwillingly and glared at Lin Chaoyu before hurriedly leaving the garden. ¡°Miss Lin, are you alright?¡± the bodyguard asked. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Lin Chaoyu lowered her head and said softly. She thought to herself, Zhang Xiaoya definitely would not let the matter rest. Furthermore, her boyfriend was the host of this banquet. The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she felt. She could only return to the banquet hall first.. Chapter 14 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations On the other side, Zhang Xiaoya returned to the banquet hall angrily and came to the side of the banquet¡¯s host, Qian Yang. She quickly put on a pitiful look and gently held Qian Yang¡¯s arm with her body leaning into his embrace. Qian Yang was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed when he suddenly saw the beautiful woman in his arms. He felt tantillized and his eyes were filled with lust. His hands started to become a little naughty. He lifted the hem of her dress from behind and was about to put his fingers in when Zhang Xiaoya hurriedly tried to reject him. She gently pressed her hand against his and lowered her head to pretend to sob softly. Qian Yang stopped what he was doing and couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled. He hurriedly asked Zhang Xiaoya about the reason. Zhang Xiaoya told Qian Yang about how Lin Chaoyu beat her up. After saying that, she even pretended to be aggrieved and wiped her tears. ¡°It¡¯s alright. After all, you¡¯re the host of the banquet. It¡¯s alright for me to feel aggrieved.¡± The chauvinism in Qian Yang¡¯s heart was immediately aroused. ¡°A mere mistress dares to hit my woman?!¡± Looking at the woman crying in his arms, he vowed to stand up for Zhang Xiaoya. At that moment, Lin Chaoyu had just returned to the banquet hall when she found an inconspicuous seat and sat down. She told the bodyguard that she wanted to be alone and would sit there without moving around. The bodyguard could also tell that this woman was in a very low mood. He wanted to say something, but didn¡¯t. Then, he turned around and reported the situation to Tang Pengze. Lin Chaoyu was already in a bad mood, so Zhang Xiaoya¡¯s appearance made her even more frustrated. At this moment, a pair of men¡¯s leather shoes appeared in her line of sight. Lin Chaoyu looked up and saw a man in a white suit standing in front of her. This man was Qian Yang. Qian Yang¡¯s attention was attracted by Lin Chaoyu¡¯s exquisite face as he looked down. Her curvaceous figure caused his throat to tighten and his lower body to heat up. However, he began to think of something else. Lin Chaoyu felt uncomfortable under his gaze. She said impolitely, ¡°Mister, please move aside!¡± Qian Yang sat beside Lin Chaoyu and leaned back. ¡°I heard you hit my girlfriend?¡± When Lin Chaoyu heard this, she immediately reacted. This person was the boyfriend that Zhang Xiaoya was talking about, Qian Yang. She didn¡¯t want to be entangled with him, so she stood up and prepared to leave. However, just as she stood up, the bodyguards around Qian Yang surrounded her. Lin Chaoyu could only sit down and say, ¡°Young Master Qian, please get this straight. Your girlfriend insulted me first.¡± ¡°You¡¯re just a mistress. It¡¯s fine if you get scolded, but if you hit my girlfriend, it¡¯s the same as slapping my face. Of course, I, Qian Yang, am not an unreasonable person. Drink this bottle of wine and I¡¯ll pretend that nothing happened today.¡± As he spoke, Qian Yang took out a bottle of red wine with a high alcohol content and placed it in front of Lin Chaoyu. Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t want to cause any trouble for Tang Pengze. After pondering for a while, she picked up the wine glass and poured herself a glass. She lifted her slender neck slightly and drank it in one gulp. It was her first time drinking such a high alcohol content red wine, and Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t help but feel a slight burning sensation in her throat. She got drunk very quickly. Just as she was about to pour the second glass, a pair of strong hands stopped her movements. She looked up and saw that it was Tang Pengze. His tightly shut lips revealed that the man was not feeling very happy. When Qian Yang saw Tang Pengze, he immediately stood up and stretched out his hands to bend down slightly. His expression immediately turned into one of flattery. Unexpectedly, Tang Pengze didn¡¯t appreciate his kindness and didn¡¯t even look at him. ¡°I wonder how my woman made Young Master Qian unhappy?¡± Tang Pengze spoke. His cold and emotionless voice startled Qian Yang. He immediately turned to look at Lin Chaoyu. This was Tang Pengze¡¯s woman¡­! At this moment, Lin Chaoyu looked at Tang Pengze. After she finished drinking, her gaze was slightly seductive, which aroused Tang Pengze even more. The woman didn¡¯t realize that after she finished drinking, her lips were slightly moist and her blush was very alluring. Qian Yang quickly said, ¡°President Tang, I didn¡¯t know this was your woman. If I had known, I wouldn¡¯t have dared to touch her.¡± Tang Pengze sneered and signaled the bodyguard. The bodyguard understood and immediately dragged Qian Yang away! As Qian Yang screamed in fear, he looked at Lin Chaoyu. He had seen how alluring she looked when she drank too much. He quickly took off his jacket and covered the woman. Then, he carried Lin Chaoyu and left the banquet while completely forgetting about Lu Xi, who was beside him. Lu Xi had never seen Tang Pengze so concerned about a woman before. She watched the two of them leave. ¡°Lin Chaoyu¡­ just you wait!¡± Lu Xi¡¯s red lips parted slightly, and a trace of hatred flashed across her eyes.. Chapter 15 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The bodyguard went forward to open the car door, and Tang Pengze carried Lin Chaoyu into the car with anger. He wanted to teach Lin Chaoyu a lesson so that she wouldn¡¯t drink all the wine that was given to her and embarrass him outside. In the end, the little woman in his arms leaned against the back seat and started to misbehave! ¡°It¡¯s so hot¡­¡± A moan escaped Lin Chaoyu¡¯s mouth as her hands subconsciously tore at her clothes. Her smooth and delicate skin only felt more comfortable when it came into contact with the cool air. In the next moment, her small hands reached out to Tang Pengze and she wanted to unbutton his shirt. ¡°Lin Chaoyu?¡± Tang Pengze finally realized that something was wrong with Lin Chaoyu. He pressed down on Lin Chaoyu¡¯s small hands that were touching everywhere. ¡°Lin Chaoyu?¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s deep voice sounded. His large hands gently shook Lin Chaoyu. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu¡¯s red lips parted slightly, and her eyes were unfocused. Her small hands continued to search Tang Pengze¡¯s body, as if she was trying to find a switch to make herself comfortable. When Tang Pengze saw Lin Chaoyu¡¯s current state, he was a little puzzled. A glass of wine shouldn¡¯t have made her so drunk. He guessed that she had been drugged and the wine had been tampered with¡­ At this thought, Tang Pengze immediately picked up his phone with a dark expression and made a call. ¡°President Tang.¡± A respectful male voice came from the other end of the phone. ¡°Teach Qian Yang a good lesson.¡± A deep voice came from Tang Pengze¡¯s mouth. It emitted a cold aura that made the bodyguard sitting in the driver¡¯s seat shiver. Tang Pengze turned to look at Lin Chaoyu. Due to the effects of the drug, Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t undo the buttons on Tang Pengze¡¯s chest. Her slightly pouting lips revealed the dissatisfaction in her heart. Tang Pengze couldn¡¯t help but look at her with lust. In the next second, her soft red lips immediately pressed against Tang Pengze¡¯s neck, and her small hands started to slowly feel around his belt. ¡°Mm¡­¡± A coquettish voice came from the woman¡¯s nose. Tang Pengze¡¯s blood surged from being seduced by the little woman in his arms, and he resisted the urge to do her in the car. By the time they reached the entrance of the villa, Tang Pengze¡¯s expression had already darkened slightly. He carried Lin Chaoyu and got out of the car. He strode forward with his long legs and quickly walked into the bedroom. Just as he was about to place Lin Chaoyu on the bed, the woman¡¯s delicate body coiled around him nimbly like a snake. Her arms reached for Tang Pengze¡¯s shoulders, and her entire body pressed against Tang Pengze¡¯s. She breathed in his ear like orchids and kept stimulating Tang Pengze¡¯s nerves. ¡°It¡¯s too hot¡­ I want it¡­¡± A seductive moan came from beside his ear. As Tang Pengze looked at such a sexy and seductive woman, he couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore. In the next second, he pinched Lin Chaoyu¡¯s chin and pressed his thin lips tightly against her moist lips. Lin Chaoyu felt that Tang Pengze¡¯s scent was all around her. It was so enticing and bewitching. Then, the ambiguous panting filled the entire bedroom¡­ After the first round of pleasure, Tang Pengze hugged the little woman in his arms with her eyes closed. His heart was filled with boundless tenderness. He reached out and tucked a few strands of hair that were scattered on Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face behind her ear. His movements were careful and his face was filled with a gentleness that he had never shown before. Unexpectedly, the woman in his arms did not rest for long before her delicate body started to rub against Tang Pengze¡¯s body again. She subconsciously bit her lower lip, giving off an indescribable sexiness and charm. Her fingers touched Tang Pengze¡¯s chest, which made his lower body tighten. Tang Pengze really couldn¡¯t resist her. Following that, he continued to hug the woman¡¯s slender waist and continued to plunder her deeply¡­ Chapter 16 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The next day, in the afternoon of the second day, Lin Chaoyu woke up. There was no one beside her anymore. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± She turned around but felt as if her body had been run over by a wheel. Her entire body was aching. Lin Chaoyu lifted the blanket. Her entire body was covered in bruises and hickeys. She rubbed his temples. The madness from last night suddenly surfaced in her mind. Her face instantly looked like a ripe apple. How did she become like this¡­ She patted her shy face and slowly sobered up. When she went downstairs, Auntie Zhang told herself that Tang Pengze had already gone to work and the food was ready. Lin Chaoyu looked up and saw that the lunch on the table was still very sumptuous. The aroma of the food constantly stimulated Lin Chaoyu¡¯s appetite and made her swallow hard. Last night, she had really consumed too much energy. She was so hungry that her stomach was growling. As soon as she sat down, two uninvited guests arrived at the house. The security guard informed her that Miss Lu was here to visit. Auntie Zhang took one look at Lin Chaoyu and went out to welcome her. When Lin Chaoyu heard this, she pretended to be nonchalant and continued eating. However, in her heart, she was thinking, Tang Pengze was at work at this time. Why did Lu Xi come to the house? It seemed like she was not looking for Tang Pengze, but herself. After Lin Chaoyu finished her meal, she went to the reception area in the back garden. There was an open-air pool here. The sunlight shone on the sparkling water surface. Lin Chaoyu could not help but sigh at how the life of the rich was really lavish. She looked up and saw Lu Xi sitting on a lounge chair by the pool. Beside him, there was a woman who was staring at her with a vicious gaze. This person was Zhang Xiaoya. Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled. Why were the two of them together? It turned out that the Qian family had already been turned upside down. The only precious son of the Qian family, Qian Yang, was sent to the hospital last night. The Qian family found out that he had offended Tang Pengze¡¯s woman at the banquet, but they could only swallow their anger. However, Zhang Xiaoya suffered. She was dumped by Qian Yang and her number was blocked. No matter how much she begged Qian Yang, she was rejected. Seeing that the rich second-generation heir that she finally managed to get close to was gone just like that, her dream of marrying into a rich family was instantly shattered. Zhang Xiaoya blamed everything on Lin Chaoyu. Hence, she started to look around. After asking around, she found out that Tang Pengze had a fianc¨¦e, Lu Xi. On the other hand, after Lu Xi heard Zhang Xiaoya¡¯s complaints, she was shocked that Tang Pengze did so much for Lin Chaoyu. The more she heard, the more she felt that this woman could not continue to stay by Tang Pengze¡¯s side. The two of them discussed and came to look for Lin Chaoyu in the name of visiting her. Lin Chaoyu looked at the two of them calmly. Lu Xi went straight to the point and said, ¡°Tell me, how much do you want before you leave Ah Ze?¡± ¡°Are you two really engaged? Why hasn¡¯t Tang Pengze mentioned you to me before?¡± After hearing Lu Xi¡¯s words, Lin Chaoyu could not help but voice out the doubts in her heart. Lu Xi felt that Lin Chaoyu was flaunting her relationship with Tang Pengze. Immediately, anger rose in her heart, and the soft look on her face disappeared completely. She glared at Lin Chaoyu fiercely and raised her hand to slap this annoying woman in front of her. Lin Chaoyu reacted and quickly moved her body to the right to avoid Lu Xi. However, Lu Xi did not control her strength well. She leaned forward and fell into the pool behind Lin Chaoyu. At that moment, Auntie Zhang¡¯s voice came from outside the door.. ¡°President Tang, you¡¯re back?¡± Chapter 17 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Tang Pengze was supposed to be in the office working on some documents. He looked down at his watch and guessed that Lin Chaoyu should have woken up by this time, so he called Auntie Zhang directly. However, he heard the news that Lu Xi and Zhang Xiaoya had come home. Tang Pengze thought about how Lin Chaoyu had been drugged last night and could not help but feel annoyed. He was afraid that Lin Chaoyu would be bullied again, so he could only put down his work and rush home. However, there was no one in the living room. ¡°President Tang, Miss Lin and Miss Lu are at the pool,¡± Auntie Zhang said respectfully to Tang Pengze. Tang Pengze immediately walked over, and the bodyguards behind him followed. At this moment, Lu Xi had fallen into the water. Her whole body was wet, and she looked at Lin Chaoyu angrily. Suddenly, she saw Tang Pengze¡¯s figure from the corner of her eye. She quickly put away her anger and pretended to be frightened as she cried for help. Tang Pengze came to the side of the pool and saw this scene. He ordered the bodyguards to rescue Lu Xi immediately. After the bodyguards rescued the wet Lu Xi, they prepared to help her sit on the chair to rest. Lu Xi immediately jumped into Tang Pengze¡¯s arms and wrapped her arms around Tang Pengze¡¯s narrow waist. Her wet black hair was dripping with water, and her sickly face was even paler. Her eyes were filled with tears as she looked up at Tang Pengze and sobbed. ¡°Ah Ze, I¡¯m just here to see how Ms. Lin is doing. I don¡¯t know what I said wrong to make Ms. Lin unhappy, but she pushed me into the water.¡± After saying that, she started sobbing again, as if she had been wronged. Lin Chaoyu saw Lu Xi¡¯s pitiful expression and could not help but freeze on the spot. Her red lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to explain something. However, when she saw the two of them snuggling together intimately, her heart ached and she shut her mouth without saying anything. ¡°I can¡¯t catch a cold. Otherwise, my life will be in danger. Ah Ze, don¡¯t blame Miss Lin. I was wrong,¡± Lu Xi said. Her face turned even paler as her body stuck to Tang Pengze closely. The moment Lu Xi touched Tang Pengze, he could not help but feel disgusted and filled with resistance. Tang Pengze suddenly missed the smell on Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body. Only she would not make Tang Pengze feel uncomfortable. Instead, he felt intoxicated and mesmerized by her. Due to the marital agreement between the two families, Tang Pengze did not throw her onto the ground immediately. He wanted to push Lu Xi away without leaving a trace and was prepared to instruct the bodyguards to send Miss Lu home. Lin Chaoyu saw that Tang Pengze didn¡¯t even look at her. She believed that she was innocent, but when she saw Tang Pengze ignore her, she felt even more aggrieved. It was as if she was an outsider. Her heart couldn¡¯t help but ache even more, and even her head felt a little dizzy. She turned around and prepared to leave to return to her room to rest. As she brushed past the two of them, Lin Chaoyu rubbed her temples. She wanted to chase the image of the two of them out of her mind. Zhang Xiaoya stood behind Lu Xi and Tang Pengze. She thought that Tang Pengze would get angry and chase Lin Chaoyu out immediately. However, Tang Pengze did not say anything. Zhang Xiaoya was angry. Seeing that Lin Chaoyu was about to leave safely, the hatred in her eyes became even more intense. Hence, when she brushed past Lin Chaoyu, she stuck out her leg mischievously¡­ ¡°Ah!¡± Suddenly, a startled cry came from behind Tang Pengze.. Chapter 18 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Tang Pengze turned around and saw Lin Chaoyu fall into the pool with a splash. He immediately pushed Lu Xi away and jumped into the water, splashing water all over Lu Xi and Zhang Xiaoya. When Lin Chaoyu was very young, she had experienced drowning before. Thus, she had a phobia of water. She was very afraid of the feeling of suffocation when she was submerged in water. The moment she fell into the water, Lin Chaoyu felt that her eyes, nose, mouth, and ears were filled with water. Fear filled her entire body. She struggled with all her might, but her body was still falling weakly¡­ Just as Lin Chaoyu was in despair, a warm and strong embrace suddenly surrounded her. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here.¡± A deep voice echoed in her ears. Tang Pengze carried Lin Chaoyu and swam out of the water. Lin Chaoyu immediately felt her respiration return. She coughed and spat out the water in her chest before fainting. Tang Pengze looked at the wet and pale face of the woman in his arms. Her eyes were still tightly shut and her brows were slightly furrowed. She couldn¡¯t wake up no matter how he tried to awaken her. ¡°Lin Chaoyu!¡± He called out the woman¡¯s name, but Lin Chaoyu still didn¡¯t respond. Her hair kept dripping with water, and Tang Pengze couldn¡¯t help but feel even more anxious. He was afraid that she would catch a cold, so he hurriedly carried Lin Chaoyu in his arms and prepared to leave this place and return to his room. Lu Xi stood at the same spot and bit her lip as she looked at Tang Pengze. Her teary eyes were filled with sorrow. However, when Tang Pengze walked past her, he did not even look at her. Lu Xi chased after him unwillingly. ¡°Ah Ze¡­¡± As she spoke, she reached out and wanted to pull on the corner of Tang Pengze¡¯s shirt. At this moment, Auntie Zhang stopped in front of Lu Xi. ¡°Miss Lu, please behave yourself.¡± Lu Xi stood in spot as she stomped her feet. She looked at the two of them with hatred in her eyes. As Tang Pengze carried Lin Chaoyu, he strode forward and his whole body exuded coldness. Suddenly, he ordered the bodyguard beside him, ¡°Break the legs of the woman beside Lu Xi!¡± A cold voice came out of Tang Pengze¡¯s mouth. ¡°Yes!¡± The bodyguard bent down slightly and left immediately. Very quickly, a woman¡¯s wails could be heard from the courtyard. Zhang Xiaoya was lying on the ground in pain and was slightly curled up. Her body was still trembling uncontrollably, as if she was in unbearable pain. After a while, she closed her eyes and fainted. Lu Xi came out of the villa nervously. She saw that Zhang Xiaoya¡¯s lower half of her leg was already covered in blood! Seeing this scene, her expression turned even uglier. Meanwhile, Auntie Zhang, who was at the side, personally checked Zhao Xiaoya¡¯s injuries. After confirming that her bones were broken, she calmly called an ambulance. In the ambulance, Zhang Xiaoya woke up. Suddenly, a piercing pain swept through her entire body. ¡°Ah! My leg¡­ My leg!¡± On the stretcher, Zhang Xiaoya couldn¡¯t help but cry out bitterly and kept howling. Lu Xi sat at the side. She was very annoyed by Zhang Xiaoya¡¯s ruckus. She had an impatient expression on her face, and she felt even more frustrated inside. Lu Xi recalled the anxious expression on Tang Pengze¡¯s face when he carried Lin Chaoyu and left in big strides. That was something she had never seen on Tang Pengze¡¯s face before. Did he care so much about that woman?! The more Lu Xi thought about it, the more jealous she felt. Her slender fingers clenched tightly, and her nails dug into her palms. The resentment in her eyes seemed to be overflowing. At this thought, Lu Xi suddenly took out her phone from her pocket and dialed a number. ¡°Hello?¡± A gloomy male voice came from the other end of the phone. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°Do me a favor,¡± Lu Xi said with a dark expression. Her tightly clenched fingers revealed her inner turmoil, as if she was plotting something.. Chapter 19 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Tang Pengze carried the unconscious Lin Chaoyu into the bedroom. Both of them were drenched. Water droplets dripped from Tang Pengze¡¯s black hair onto his high nose bridge. He frowned slightly, as if he was worried about the woman in his arms. ¡°Lin Chaoyu?¡± Tang Pengze couldn¡¯t help but ask again. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu moaned. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she was still unconscious. Tang Pengze heaved a sigh of relief when he heard her voice. Then, he looked down. The woman¡¯s drenched clothes clung tightly to her delicate body, outlining her beautiful curves that made one¡¯s imagination run wild. Tang Pengze¡¯s mouth went dry. However, he was afraid that Lin Chaoyu would catch a cold, so he suppressed his palpitations and hurriedly carried her into the bathroom and stuffed her into the bathtub. Tang Pengze gently unbuttoned Lin Chaoyu¡¯s clothes with both hands. Her smooth skin was exposed to his sight. Although Tang Pengze had seen it many times, he couldn¡¯t get enough of it. The woman¡¯s smooth skin was as delicate as a baby¡¯s. Her slender waist was curvaceous and her legs were curled up slightly. Her eyebrows were furrowed, as if she was afraid of something. Tang Pengze couldn¡¯t help but touch her face. His fingers smoothened her slightly furrowed brows. His large hand gently rubbed against the woman¡¯s small face, causing Lin Chaoyu to feel tickled. Her slightly pouting red lips expressed her displeasure. Seeing this, he couldn¡¯t help but laugh involuntarily. His eyes were filled with affection. It was Tang Pengze¡¯s first time bathing a woman, so he couldn¡¯t help but feel a little flustered. The moment his fingers touched Lin Chaoyu¡¯s skin, his body reacted involuntarily. However, the woman instinctively let out a few soft moans. When he heard this, Tang Pengze¡¯s entire body tensed up. He finally finished showering and wrapped a towel around himself. With a dark expression, Tang Pengze carried the woman onto the bed. Tang Pengze got up and was about to go to the balcony to smoke when Lin Chaoyu suddenly turned around and hugged his waist. She muttered softly, ¡°Don¡¯t go¡­¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s heart skipped a beat. When he turned around and saw Lin Chaoyu¡¯s gentle look, his heart was filled with tenderness. He carefully and gently got onto the bed and pulled the woman into his arms. The warm light shone on the two of them. In the middle of the night, Tang Pengze was suddenly woken up by the heat. He opened his eyes and saw that Lin Chaoyu¡¯s eyes were closed. She frowned and an abnormal red flush appeared on her exquisite face. Tang Pengze touched Lin Chaoyu¡¯s forehead. The boiling temperature made him quickly get up and put on his clothes. ¡°Lin Chaoyu, wake up¡­¡± Tang Pengze gently shook her. Lin Chaoyu, her eyelashes trembling, opened her eyes slightly. ¡°I¡¯m thirsty¡­¡± Her red lips parted slightly as she muttered. Tang Pengze quickly went downstairs to get a glass of water and came to Lin Chaoyu¡¯s side to feed her. Tang Pengze hadn¡¯t realized that he had never served a woman like this before. She asked softly, ¡°What happened to me?¡± Lin Chaoyu drank the water and regained some strength. ¡°You have a fever.¡± Tang Pengze took out his phone and called the family doctor. At this moment, Lin Chaoyu suddenly felt a wave of nausea in her stomach. She hurriedly got up and walked to the bathroom. Tang Pengze immediately followed after the call. When he saw the woman lying by the pool and retching pitifully, his heart instantly ached. Just as he was about to go up and pat the woman¡¯s back, a thought suddenly flashed across his mind. Tang Pengze stopped in his tracks and his outstretched hands trembled slightly, revealing his inner turmoil.. Chapter 20 - If Youre Not Pregnant, Well Continue Working Hard Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Tang Pengze calmed himself down and gently caressed the woman¡¯s back. Lin Chaoyu felt dizzy and stood up unsteadily. Tang Pengze looked at the woman¡¯s frail figure and picked her up without saying anything. Lin Chaoyu reacted and hurriedly hugged Tang Pengze¡¯s shoulders. Their eyes met. Tang Pengze looked at her alluring red lips and lowered his head to kiss her. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but beat faster. She didn¡¯t know if the blush on her face was due to shyness or fever, but it was like a ripe apple. Lin Chaoyu gently closed her eyes. As their breathing intertwined, a knock suddenly sounded on the door. ¡°President Tang, the doctor is here.¡± Auntie Zhang¡¯s voice sounded from outside the door. Lin Chaoyu opened her eyes and looked at Tang Pengze shyly. Tang Pengze retracted the gentleness in his eyes and tidied up Lin Chaoyu¡¯s clothes before gently carrying her onto the bed. ¡°Come in,¡± a deep and magnetic voice sounded from Tang Pengze¡¯s mouth. The family doctor took the medicine box and measured Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body temperature before prescribing some cold medicine. At this moment, Tang Pengze suddenly spoke as he looked at the doctor calmly. ¡°She kept vomiting just now. Is she pregnant?¡± When Lin Chaoyu heard this, she couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. She turned around and looked at Tang Pengze with an expression of disbelief. The doctor quickly checked Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body again and realized that it was just a result of shock and fever. After the doctor left, Lin Chaoyu heaved a sigh of relief. She didn¡¯t know if she should feel glad or regretful. She wanted to get pregnant and quickly take the money to treat her mother so that she could end her surrogate status. However, once she got pregnant, it meant that she would have to leave Tang Pengze. She felt a little reluctant. Tang Pengze watched as she lowered her head in silence. He thought that Lin Chaoyu was in a bad mood because she wasn¡¯t pregnant. Hence, he pulled her into his arms. Lin Chaoyu, her eyes filled with doubt, couldn¡¯t help but look up at him. ¡°Since you¡¯re not pregnant this time, we¡¯ll continue to work hard.¡± After saying that, he kissed the woman¡¯s moist lips. His tongue nimbly entered her mouth and swept across everything in an overbearing manner. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s heart raced. She couldn¡¯t help but wrap her arms around Tang Pengze¡¯s neck. Her ambiguous voice echoed throughout the entire bedroom. It was close to noon, and the sun shone on the woman¡¯s face on the bed. It was warm, and Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t help but stretch. ¡°Ssss¡­¡± Her entire body felt like it was falling apart. She felt sore all over. When she turned around, Tang Pengze was gone. At this moment, her phone at the bedside suddenly rang. Lin Chaoyu picked up her phone. It was a call from the hospital. She had saved the number of the hospital for fear that her mother would be in trouble and they wouldn¡¯t be able to contact her. Lin Chaoyu immediately answered the call. ¡°Hello, is this Miss Lin?¡± A gentle female voice sounded from the other end of the phone. ¡°Yes, I am.¡± Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t help but feel a little worried. Usually, if nothing happened, the hospital wouldn¡¯t call her. ¡°Your mother¡¯s condition has worsened and she needs to undergo surgery immediately. If not, her life will be in danger. Please hurry and come to the hospital¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu immediately panicked and dropped her phone on the bed. Lin Chaoyu quickly put on her clothes and told Auntie Zhang before rushing to the hospital. ¡°Isn¡¯t she already stable? Why did it suddenly worsen?¡± When they arrived at the hospital, Lin Chaoyu asked the nurse nervously. Before she reached the entrance of the operating theater, she heard Lin Feifei¡¯s nonchalant voice. ¡°I was only telling her the truth. Who knew that she would suddenly pass out because she couldn¡¯t take it¡­¡± Was it her? Was she deliberately provoking her mother to make her illness worsen?! How could there be such a vicious woman in this world? Chapter 21 - Despicable Lin Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the entrance of the operating theater stood two women and a man. Mr. Lin and his family were all there. Lin Chaoyu was standing a few meters away when she suddenly heard Lin Feifei¡¯s words. She rushed over, as if she had gone mad, then grabbed Lin Feifei¡¯s clothes, and asked angrily, ¡°What did you say to my mother?¡± Lin Feifei¡¯s mother, afraid that this woman would hurt her precious daughter Lin Feifei, hurriedly stepped forward to pull Lin Chaoyu away. Suddenly, there was a ¡°pa¡± sound. At that moment, the man beside her walked up to Lin Chaoyu and raised his hand to slap her on the face. The man was Mr. Lin. A red palm print immediately appeared on Lin Chaoyu¡¯s pretty face. A burning pain immediately came from her face. Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t help but freeze. ¡°Shameless thing!¡± A deep and powerful voice came from Mr. Lin¡¯s mouth. Lin Feifei reached out and pushed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s shoulder away. Her eyes were filled with contempt as she sneered and said, ¡°I only told her the truth about you seducing Tang Pengze recently. Why are you so nervous? Or did you really do something shameful that you¡¯re afraid your mother will find out?¡± Lin Feifei looked at Lin Chaoyu with a sinister expression. Everyone knew that Tang Pengze had never been close to women, so why would he suddenly take a fancy to Lin Chaoyu? Lin Feifei couldn¡¯t figure it out no matter how hard she thought about it. Something that she didn¡¯t know about must have happened. Lin Chaoyu slowly regained her composure and distanced herself from Lin Feifei. She looked at them coldly and said, ¡°If anything happens to my mother, I will definitely make you pay with your lives!¡± Endless hatred spread from the bottom of Lin Chaoyu¡¯s heart. At this moment, Mr. Lin seemed to have thought of something. After a moment of silence, he suddenly asked, ¡°How¡­ did you manage to get close to the Tang Family?¡± Lin Chaoyu replied coldly, ¡°It¡¯s none of your business. Please leave this place immediately. My mother and I don¡¯t want to see you again.¡± Lin Chaoyu would never forget how he had treated her mother and her. When he saw his daughter chasing him away coldly, he couldn¡¯t help but feel angry. ¡°The company is facing some problems now, and I need five million yuan to solve them. Coincidentally, you¡¯re now involved with the Tang family¡­¡± When Lin Chaoyu heard this, she felt that it was unbelievable. She immediately interrupted him and replied, ¡°I don¡¯t have money!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have money, but Tang Pengze does!¡± Mr. Lin quickly bent down and advised Lin Chaoyu in a gentle tone. Lin Chaoyu saw that her father¡¯s attitude had changed so quickly, and a wave of nausea surged in her heart. She directly rejected his request. ¡°I will never give it to you. Don¡¯t even think about it!¡± Mr. Lin looked at Lin Chaoyu¡¯s determined expression and immediately hardened his heart. ¡°You have to give me this five million. Otherwise, I will tell the hospital to give up on treating your mother!¡± Lin Chaoyu raised his head and looked at Mr. Lin in disbelief. A huge wave of sadness surged from her heart. It was all because of him that her mother became like this. How could he still have the cheek to make such a request?! Mr. Lin couldn¡¯t help but take a step back in fear from the hatred in Lin Chaoyu¡¯s eyes. He then snorted coldly and said, ¡°Think about it carefully!¡± Then, he hurriedly left the hospital with Lin Feifei and her stepmother. Lin Chaoyu watched as they left and slumped onto the bench outside the operating theater. She lowered her head and her body started to tremble uncontrollably. The tears that Lin Chaoyu had been holding back for a long time gushed out and dripped down drop by drop. At this moment, she suddenly missed Tang Pengze¡¯s embrace. On the bench, her thin back looked so weak and helpless. Her soft sobbing echoed in the corridor. After a long time, Lin Chaoyu raised her head. Her slightly trembling eyelashes were glistening with tears, which made one feel pity for her. She wiped her face and stopped crying.. Lin Chaoyu had just calmed down when the door of the operating room suddenly opened slowly¡­ Chapter 22 - Im Not Going Back Tonight Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A doctor wearing a surgical gown and a mask walked out of the operating theater. Lin Chaoyu immediately stood up and rushed forward to ask the doctor about her mother¡¯s condition. The doctor said to Lin Chaoyu that Mrs. Lin¡¯s condition was temporarily stabilized and that she needed to recuperate. However, it was best if she didn¡¯t suffer any more agitation. Lin Chaoyu nodded repeatedly when she heard this. Her heart, which had been in her throat all this while, finally relaxed. Luckily, her mother was safe and sound. Otherwise, she would definitely not let Mr. Lin and his family off! Mrs. Lin was transferred to a single room, but she still hadn¡¯t woken up. Looking at the few strands of white hair on her mother¡¯s head, her originally dignified and beautiful face was now filled with wrinkles. Originally, Lin Chaoyu was also a carefree young lady. All of this was ruined by Mr. Lin¡¯s affair. Not only were she and her mother kicked out of the house, but her mother was also diagnosed with cancer. Lin Chaoyu sat in front of the hospital bed and lowered her head as she slowly pondered. Her mother already knew about her relationship with Tang Pengze, but she didn¡¯t know how Lin Feifei had told her mother about her relationship with Tang Pengze. Lin Feifei probably didn¡¯t know about her surrogacy. Her mother must have mistaken her for Tang Pengze¡¯s mistress. Thinking of this, Lin Chaoyu frowned and couldn¡¯t help but worry. She was afraid that her mother would be agitated and disappointed when she woke up. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s only wish now was for her mother¡¯s illness to be cured. At this moment, the phone in her pocket suddenly rang. She picked it up and saw that it was a call from Tang Pengze. Lin Chaoyu glanced at the time. It was already nine in the evening. Tang Pengze should have just arrived home. Lin Chaoyu glanced at her mother, who had her eyes tightly shut. She was afraid of waking her up, so she walked out of the ward and closed the door gently. She stood in the corridor and then answered the call. ¡°Hello.¡± Lin Chaoyu¡¯s voice was hoarse from crying. ¡°Where are you?¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s magnetic voice came from the phone. Lin Chaoyu sniffed and continued, ¡°My mom just had surgery. I want to stay in the hospital and take care of her. I won¡¯t be going back tonight.¡± Tang Pengze could hear the nasal voice of the woman on the phone, as if she had just cried. He could not help but feel nervous, but he hung up without saying anything. Lin Chaoyu had already planned out how to deal with his rejection. Before she could say a bunch of reasons, she heard the beeping sound of the phone being hung up. She couldn¡¯t help but feel a little depressed. Lin Chaoyu put down the phone and returned to the bed to continue guarding her mother. The image of Tang Pengze and Lu Xi together appeared in his mind. She could not help but feel bitter. The call ended so quickly, so he must have gone to look for Lu Xi. At this moment, there was a sudden knocking on the door that interrupted Lin Chaoyu¡¯s thoughts. At this time, Lin Chaoyu thought that the nurse had come to check on her, so she got up to open the door. She looked up and saw a tall and familiar figure standing in front of her. Lin Chaoyu immediately froze on the spot, and her teary eyes were filled with surprise¡ªthe man in front of her was Tang Pengze.. Chapter 23 - Im Not a Prostitute Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Why? Why are you so surprised to see me?¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s thin lips parted slightly. His tall body leaned towards the door. Lin Chaoyu stood in front of the man in a daze and had yet to react. ¡°You¡­ didn¡¯t look for Lu Xi?¡± ¡°Why would I look for her?¡± Tang Pengze frowned.He had heard the woman¡¯s abnormal nasal voice on the phone just now and immediately drove to the hospital. Who knew that this woman was actually thinking about him being with another woman! However, when he saw Lin Chaoyu¡¯s slightly swollen eyes, his heart couldn¡¯t help but ache. ¡°Why are you crying again?¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s tone softened as he spoke gently. Lin Chaoyu felt a surge of warmth in her heart when she heard the man¡¯s concern. She turned to look at her unconscious mother, closed the door gently, and pulled Tang Pengze to the ward next door. The patient next door should have just been discharged from the hospital. There was no one in the room, and the bed was stacked with clean blankets. Lin Chaoyu and Tang Pengze entered the ward. The man¡¯s tall and slender figure stood in front of Lin Chaoyu. A man and a woman were alone in the same room, and Tang Pengze looked at the petite woman in front of him, then his throat tightened. When he saw this woman, his body couldn¡¯t control itself. Thinking of the sweet smell on her body made him addicted, like he was on drugs. At that moment, Lin Chaoyu¡¯s mind was in a mess. She was still unsure about Tang Pengze¡¯s feelings for her. Furthermore, he was preparing to get engaged to Lu Xi. How important was she in his heart? Perhaps to him, she was just a surrogate. He was only interested in her body at this stage¡­ Lin Chaoyu¡¯s heart was filled with bitterness. When she thought about how Mr. Lin threatened her when he left today, she couldn¡¯t help but feel even more depressed¡ªthat was five million dollars! She couldn¡¯t even gather that much money¡­ Should she tell Tang Pengze all of this? Lin Chaoyu opened her mouth and hesitated for a moment. She looked at Tang Pengze uneasily, while Tang Pengze looked at the woman in front of him. She kept rubbing her hands in front of him, and her big eyes were filled with hesitation, as if she didn¡¯t know if she should say it. Tang Pengze raised his eyebrows slightly and quietly waited for Lin Chaoyu to speak. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the night sky. The thunder startled Lin Chaoyu. ¡°Ah!¡± With a cry, Lin Chaoyu immediately jumped into Tang Pengze¡¯s arms while trembling slightly. After Tang Pengze regained his senses, he quickly comforted the frightened woman in his arms. He patted her back gently and carefully. After Lin Chaoyu calmed down, she raised her pretty face and asked Tang Pengze, ¡°Can you help me with something?¡± Tang Pengze looked at the woman in his arms and asked softly, ¡°What is it?¡± Lin Chaoyu hesitated for a moment before saying, ¡°Help me transfer my mother.¡± Tang Pengze looked at Lin Chaoyu¡¯s pleading gaze and suddenly felt playful. ¡°Sure, but¡­¡± The man¡¯s low and deep voice paused for a moment. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s gaze followed Tang Pengze and was a little nervous.¡± But what? ¡°Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t help but ask. Tang Pengze¡¯s magnetic voice sounded especially sexy and charming. ¡°I want to try it at the hospital.¡± After Lin Chaoyu heard what he said, her heart suddenly felt as if it had fallen into an ice cave. Her mother was still unconscious next door. Moreover, Mr. Lin¡¯s insulting words were still echoing in his mind. The slap that Mr. Lin had given her on the face still made her feel a burning pain. Lin Chaoyu looked up at the man in front of her with tears welling up in her eyes.. ¡°What do you take me for? Tang Pengze!¡ªI¡¯m not here to sell myself!¡± Chapter 24 - Never Interact With Him Again Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face was filled with shame and anger as she spoke to him. Her eyes were filled with endless disappointment, as if she had been greatly wronged. Tang Pengze didn¡¯t know what had happened to her. When he saw Lin Chaoyu¡¯s reaction, he couldn¡¯t help but find it hard to understand why she was so agitated. ¡°If you want to do it, go look for other women. I believe that with President Tang¡¯s charm, all kinds of women will pounce on you!¡± Lin Chaoyu raised her head and looked at Tang Pengze stubbornly. Her tone became cold. When Tang Pengze heard that Lin Chaoyu told him to find another woman but refused to do it with him, he couldn¡¯t help but feel his heart ache. The man¡¯s gaze was cold as he said, ¡°Lin Chaoyu, what are you doing? Don¡¯t forget your identity! What is artificial surrogacy? Do you need me to remind you?¡ªWhen I want to do it, you have to listen to me no matter where I decide to do it. You have no right to refuse!¡± A cold voice came from Tang Pengze¡¯s mouth. When Lin Chaoyu heard this, she immediately sobered up. So she was just a surrogate in Tang Pengze¡¯s eyes. She was actually still hoping for things that didn¡¯t belong to her. She couldn¡¯t help but feel sorrowful and a sense of self-mockery. She closed her eyes in resignation. Tang Pengze looked at the woman¡¯s pained and helpless expression. His thin lips were tightly shut, and his brows exuded coldness. The room instantly became as cold as ice. ¡°Lin Chaoyu, you¡¯re too big for your britches!¡± After saying that, Tang Pengze turned around coldly and left, leaving Lin Chaoyu standing there alone. Looking at Tang Pengze¡¯s back as he left, Lin Chaoyu squatted down. Her shoulders trembled slightly and tears flowed down uncontrollably. At this moment, the thunder outside the window was getting louder and louder, and the heavy rain was beating against the glass. After a long time, Lin Chaoyu stood up and wiped her tears. She slowly turned around and returned to the ward next door where her mother was. Lin Chaoyu sat in her mother¡¯s hospital ward. She didn¡¯t want her mother to see through her sorrow, so she slowly regained her composure. Now that the transfer of hospitals had been delayed, she didn¡¯t know what to do. Lin Chaoyu was lost in thought. ¡°Xiaoyu¡­¡± A weak voice came out of her mother¡¯s mouth. When Lin Chaoyu heard this, she quickly pulled her hands. Li Hongzhu slowly woke up. When she opened her eyes and saw her daughter sitting in front of the hospital bed, she couldn¡¯t help but feel sorrowful. In an instant, tears flowed from her eyes. When Lin Chaoyu looked up and saw how sad her mother was, she hurriedly reached out her hand and wiped her mother¡¯s tears with trembling fingers. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t cry. The doctor said you can¡¯t be so emotional.¡± Li Hongzhu reached out to hold Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand. Her wrinkled eyes were filled with tears as she asked in a sorrowful voice, ¡°Xiaoyu, is what Lin Feifei said true? Tell Mom the truth.¡± ¡°Mom¡­ don¡¯t worry about it. I just want to cure your illness.¡± Lin Chaoyu couldn¡¯t help but feel a little helpless in the face of her mother¡¯s interrogation. Li Hongzhu saw Lin Chaoyu¡¯s expression and understood everything. ¡°Xiaoyu, listen to me. I¡¯m not going to get treated anymore. I don¡¯t want to ruin your life.¡± Li Hongzhu continued to speak with a pale face. ¡°Xiaoyu, listen to me. Hurry up and break up with that person from the Tang family.¡± Lin Chaoyu burst into tears. She didn¡¯t know why her heart hurt so much. She didn¡¯t know if it was because of her mother¡¯s stubbornness and rejection or because she was about to leave Tang Pengze. ¡°Mom, but your illness¡­¡± ¡°I would rather die than harm my own daughter like this.¡± Li Hongzhu cut off Lin Chaoyu¡¯s words and looked at her with a determined gaze. Lin Chaoyu saw that her mother was forcing her to die. Her tears flowed down like pearls from a broken string. Her lips trembled as she promised, ¡°Okay! Mom, I promise you¡­ I will never interact with him again..¡± Chapter 25 - Couldnt Help but Kiss Her Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When Li Hongzhu saw that her daughter had agreed to her request, she slowly calmed down. Then, she held Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand and explained many principles to persuade her daughter to leave Tang Pengze. As she had just finished the surgery, her body was still very weak. After the emotional turmoil just now, Li Hongzhu could not endure the fatigue and slowly fell asleep. Lin Chaoyu looked at her mother¡¯s sleeping face and gently left the hospital bed. She carefully closed the door and left the hospital. It was already early in the morning and there was no one on the road. The heavy rain poured down, drenching the woman¡¯s entire body. Lin Chaoyu walked on the road in a daze and her mind still echoed with her mother¡¯s words. She was in a very sorrowful mood and didn¡¯t feel the cold rain on her body. Lin Chaoyu returned to the villa. The moment she opened the door to the living room, Lin Chaoyu saw a dark figure sitting in the middle of the dark living room. She couldn¡¯t help but feel a little scared and quickly turned on the lights in the living room. sHe saw Tang Pengze sitting on the sofa with a lit cigar between his fingers. His eyes were cold. At this moment, Tang Pengze was still angry. He looked at Lin Chaoyu with a distant gaze, but he couldn¡¯t help but frown. The woman in front of him was drenched from head to toe. The rainwater flowed down her hair and dripped onto the floor. She had a dejected look on her face. The woman¡¯s moist eyes were still slightly swollen, and her body seemed to be shivering from the cold. Tang Pengze still couldn¡¯t bear to see the woman like this. He was worried that she would catch a cold, so he immediately got up and threw away the unfinished cigar in his hand. He strode over to the woman with his long legs and reached out to carry Lin Chaoyu. ¡°You¡­¡± Before Lin Chaoyu could react, her red lips parted slightly. She couldn¡¯t help but wrap her arms around the man¡¯s shoulders. Her eyes were filled with surprise. Then, the man carried her towards the bathroom. When they reached the bathroom, Tang Pengze silently adjusted the water temperature. His tightly shut lips revealed how unhappy he was. However, he still tested the water temperature with his hands before pointing the shower head at Lin Chaoyu. Tang Pengze reached out and was about to undo Lin Chaoyu¡¯s clothes when Lin Chaoyu hurriedly stopped him. Tang Pengze looked up at the woman, and Lin Chaoyu¡¯s fair face revealed an abnormal blush. It was unknown if it was because the water was too hot or because she was feeling shy. ¡°I¡¯ve already seen you naked so many times. I¡¯ve seen what I should and shouldn¡¯t have seen. What¡¯s there to be shy about?¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s deep voice sounded. It was indescribably sexy and charming. ¡°I¡¯ll do it myself.¡± Lin Chaoyu lowered her head, and her trembling fingers blocked Tang Pengze¡¯s movements. Tang Pengze stopped what he was doing and stared straight at the woman, as if he wanted to see through her. Lin Chaoyu slowly unbuttoned her clothes, revealing her smooth and flawless shoulders. Then, inch by inch, she revealed her beautiful figure. Her curves were curvy, and her slender waist attracted Tang Pengze¡¯s attention. Tang Pengze¡¯s throat tightened when he saw this. He couldn¡¯t help but feel his mouth go dry, and his eyes burned with desire. Lin Chaoyu was unusually quiet at this moment and didn¡¯t say a word throughout the entire process. Tang Pengze looked at the obedient woman and couldn¡¯t help but want to kiss her red lips. Just as he lowered his head and was about to kiss her¡­ Lin Chaoyu raised her head and looked at Tang Pengze with a calm expression. The woman said mercilessly, ¡°Let¡¯s split up. Don¡¯t contact each other anymore..¡± Chapter 26 - Youll have to compensate for the breach of contract Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Tang Pengze couldn¡¯t help but be stunned for a moment. When he came back to his senses, his expression suddenly changed. His entire body was filled with coldness, and the atmosphere was as cold as ice. In the next second, the man kissed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s red lips, as if he hadn¡¯t heard Lin Chaoyu¡¯s words. Tang Pengze¡¯s nimble tongue entered her mouth aggressively. Lin Chaoyu was rendered speechless. Lin Chaoyu was hurt by Tang Pengze¡¯s rough actions. Her lips started to become numb, and she couldn¡¯t help but place her hands in front of her chest to forcefully stop Tang Pengze¡¯s movements. Unfortunately, the woman¡¯s strength was too weak, and she couldn¡¯t push the tall man in front of her no matter what. Tang Pengze ignored her and prepared to pry open Lin Chaoyu¡¯s legs, but the woman¡¯s legs were flailing in the air. ¡°Tang Pengze, stop!¡± Lin Chaoyu struggled to push Tang Pengze away. Tang Pengze grabbed her hands and raised them above her head. He pressed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s back against the wall and used his other hand to spread her legs apart. The man exerted force and directly entered Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body. She was in so much pain that she couldn¡¯t help but moan. However, Tang Pengze didn¡¯t stop moving at all. The man didn¡¯t say a word throughout the entire process. He was expressionless, like a statue. His cold gaze was fixed on the woman who was panting under him. It wasn¡¯t until the sky lit up that he slowly stopped moving. At this moment, Lin Chaoyu had already fainted. Tang Pengze got up and entered the bathroom with a dark expression. The sound of water flowing could be heard. It wasn¡¯t until close to noon the next day that Lin Chaoyu opened her eyes. She felt that her throat was hurting. She got up and reached out to take the cup from the bedside table. Suddenly, she realized that she couldn¡¯t move her wrist no matter what she did. Lin Chaoyu turned her head and saw that she was suddenly wearing a pair of silver handcuffs that were firmly locked onto the bed. Lin Chaoyu guessed that it was Tang Pengze who did it. She couldn¡¯t help but feel angry. She twisted her wrist forcefully until red marks appeared on her fair skin. The handcuffs still didn¡¯t budge. Lin Chaoyu could only stop and give up struggling. Tang Pengze heard a noise downstairs and knew that Lin Chaoyu had woken up. He got up and walked towards the bedroom. Lin Chaoyu looked up and saw the man walking over. She said coldly, ¡°Untie me!¡± Tang Pengze walked up to Lin Chaoyu and bent over slightly as he said to her, ¡°You want to leave? Miss Lin, don¡¯t you know what¡¯s written clearly in our agreement? You have to pay the penalty for breaching the contract,¡± Lin Chaoyu replied angrily. ¡°Of course I know. Compensation is fine, but I can only do it in installments.¡± When he heard the woman¡¯s resolute words, Tang Pengze¡¯s heart ached. This woman was determined to leave him. Lin Chaoyu continued, ¡°Tang Pengze, let me go. I will pretend that nothing happened. You can find someone healthier and more professional to be your surrogate mother.¡± Lin Chaoyu pleaded. ¡°I only want you!¡± Tang Pengze looked at Lin Chaoyu coldly and continued, ¡°Don¡¯t go out for this period of time. I¡¯ve already applied for leave from school for you. I¡¯ll arrange for a transfer for your mother as soon as possible.¡± After saying that, he turned around and left the room. Lin Chaoyu watched as Tang Pengze left. She was afraid that her mother wouldn¡¯t be able to see her when she woke up. She was worried that she would lose control of her emotions and her life would be in danger. She couldn¡¯t help but feel even more anxious. She looked at the handcuffs that locked her firmly on the bed and started thinking about how she could escape from this place.. Chapter 27 - Escape Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Although Tang Pengze was angry that Lin Chaoyu wanted to cut ties with him, he still cared about her. He watched her drink the milk before going to the company. Before he left, he did not forget to warn her. ¡°Be good and eat when it¡¯s time to eat. I¡¯ll call Auntie Zhang to verify it. If you dare to not eat in a fit of pique, don¡¯t blame me for bullying you.¡± Lin Chaoyu agreed obediently. Her eyes flickered as she looked at Tang Pengze¡¯s waist. ¡­ Time passed quietly. The sun rose to the middle of the sky before gradually setting in the west. The warm yellow sunset covered the ground. Lin Chaoyu sat by the bed with her hands wrapped around her knees. She lowered her eyes and would occasionally look out the window. Her thin body looked lonely under the sunset glow. When Tang Pengze entered the bedroom, he saw this scene and could not help but stop in his tracks. Lin Chaoyu was very good-looking. Right now, the angle of her side profile was almost perfect. It was as if it was coated with a layer of silver. She looked exceptionally gentle. However, her eyes seemed to be missing something. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Tang Pengze strode over to Lin Chaoyu and sat by the bed. He reached out and caressed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face. Lin Chaoyu was stunned for a moment before she smiled. ¡°Nothing much. I¡¯m just looking at the scenery outside.¡± Tang Pengze nodded thoughtfully, but he could not help but rub her head. ¡°Were you obedient at home today?¡± When Lin Chaoyu heard this, her thoughts suddenly cleared up. She let out a breath and her lips curled up. She shook off her handcuffs and moved closer to Tang Pengze. Then, her slender legs moved and she immediately sat on Tang Pengze¡¯s lap with her arms around his neck. ¡°Auntie Zhang made lunch for me. I ate a lot and didn¡¯t make a fuss. I was very obedient.¡± Lin Chaoyu buried her head in his neck and rubbed against him like a kitten. Tang Pengze could not resist her coquettish behavior. He immediately moved her face in front of him and kissed her cherry lips. The tip of his tongue circled around her little tongue and his hand reached into her pajamas before caressing her delicate skin. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hands were also restless. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand fondled around and pretended to hold on to his waist. When he wasn¡¯t paying attention, she gently pulled off the key hanging on his body. They started making love again¡­ As soon as it ended, Tang Pengze bit Lin Chaoyu¡¯s neck. Suddenly, the disturbing ringtone rang. Tang Pengze picked up the call and made some arrangements for Lin Chaoyu. He then put on his clothes and left in a hurry. Lin Chaoyu silently watched as Tang Pengze¡¯s back view grew further and further away. A sullen look flashed across her eyes and her fists tightened. When she heard the sound of his car starting up and gradually driving away, she finally let go of her tightly clenched hands, held the small key, and unlocked her handcuffs. Without further delay, she quickly went downstairs. After all, Tang Pengze had left suddenly. He probably had something to settle and should be back soon. She did not dare to delay. After all, God had given her this chance and specially sent Tang Pengze away. Just as she went downstairs, she suddenly noticed that the kitchen light was still on and Auntie Zhang was preparing dinner. Lin Chaoyu carefully lightened her steps and carefully walked into the living room, then towards the door. As she walked, she looked behind her and accidentally kicked a trash can in front of her. ¡°Who is it?¡± Auntie Zhang held a handful of vegetables in her hand and peeked out to look at the empty living room. She frowned in confusion but didn¡¯t think much of it. Lin Chaoyu hid behind the sofa. Seeing that there was no more movement, she let out a sigh of relief. She relaxed as she carefully walked out the door.. Chapter 28 - For His Money Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations She did not dare to delay. If Tang Pengze were to come back and catch her running away, he would definitely want to peel off a layer of her skin and capture her back to watch over her even more closely. She looked eager as she stood at the curb while waiting for a cab, but none came. After a long while, a van suddenly stopped in front of her. She could not react in time. A few tall and strong men suddenly got out of the van and threw her into it roughly. ¡°You¡­ who are you guys?¡± Lin Chaoyu was scared out of her wits. She grabbed onto the car door and shook it vigorously to open it. However, the car door was already locked from the inside. How could she open it so easily? The man grabbed her arm and flung her into a corner. ¡°Behave!¡± There was only a small light on in the car. Under the dim yellow light, the man¡¯s face looked especially ferocious. The other men around him also looked menacing. Lin Chaoyu was so frightened that she shrunk her body. She didn¡¯t dare to retort for fear of angering these men. The car jolted for a long time before finally stopping in front of an old villa in the suburbs. One of the men carried Lin Chaoyu and brought her into the innermost room of the villa. It seemed like no one had lived in this house for a few years. The lights were still on and the lights were dim. Lin Chaoyu looked dazedly at the woman who was sitting on the chair with heavy makeup. She said in disbelief, ¡°Zhang Xiaoya? It¡¯s you!¡± ¡°Ssss¡ª¡± She was thrown to the ground by the man and her bones seemed to have cracked. The pain made her gasp. Zhang Xiaoya saw the curled up body on the ground and sneered. She let the man bring Lin Chaoyu to her and looked down at her. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me.¡± She played with her delicate nails, and her face, which was against the light, looked a little creepy. ¡°Why, you didn¡¯t expect it to be me?¡± Lin Chaoyu gritted her teeth and took half a step back. She glared at Zhang Xiaoya. ¡°What are you trying to do?¡± She didn¡¯t expect Zhang Xiaoya to be such a crazy woman. She actually sent people to kidnap her. Zhang Xiaoya moved closer to her. ¡°I want¡ª¡± As she spoke, she moved closer to Lin Chaoyu. She reached out and grabbed her chin. After sizing her up for a moment, she said, ¡°I want to ruin your face first.¡± Then, she let go of her hand and laughed softly. Her laughter was shrill and filled every corner of the villa. Immediately, she continued, ¡°Also, don¡¯t you like being a surrogate? I¡¯ll sell you to those lowly surrogate organizations and make you a surrogate for the rest of your life. You¡¯ll never be able to raise your head again.¡± Lin Chaoyu was so frightened that her body was trembling. Her face was covered in tears and there were two red marks on her chin. She instinctively retreated. Zhang Xiaoya looked at the man beside her. After a moment, the chair was pushed. Lin Chaoyu took a step back and she took a step forward. Only then did Lin Chaoyu notice that Zhang Xiaoya was sitting in a wheelchair. She lowered her head and realized that she had lost a leg. Lin Chaoyu swallowed hard. Her fingers tightened and her palms started to sweat. Zhang Xiaoya was like a lunatic right now. Lin Chaoyu was afraid that she wouldn¡¯t be able to control her emotions and might do something crazy. ¡°What does Tang Pengze see in you? Why is he so nice to you? What right do you have?¡± Zhang Xiaoya, her eyes cold, laughed coldly. Lin Chaoyu felt that there was something wrong with the atmosphere. She was getting more and more scared. She took a deep breath and tried to calm Zhang Xiaoya down. ¡°It¡¯s impossible between Tang Pengze and me! I¡¯m only doing this for his money!¡± Hearing Lin Chaoyu¡¯s words, the man who was secretly approaching froze on the spot.. Chapter 29 - Ungrateful Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lin Chaoyu¡¯s words rang in Tang Pengze¡¯s ears. The veins on his forehead bulged and his chest heaved up and down. His expression was dark and sinister. He clenched his fists tightly and stared at Lin Chaoyu with his dark eyes. He was so angry that his body was trembling. He had arranged everything for Lin Chaoyu. He was especially concerned about his mother. When he heard that she ran out, he immediately checked on her safety. When he realized that Lin Chaoyu had been kidnapped, he abandoned everything in his hands and immediately went to find her to save her. However, he did not expect that this heartless person would only want his money. If he had not rushed over coincidentally and heard her words, he would have been kept in the dark, right? His heart was filled with anger, but there was also an inexplicable sourness. Tang Pengze¡¯s eyes turned red. Her heart felt stuffy. He felt this way for the first time since he was a child. It was strange and uncomfortable. He did not want this feeling. He looked up and stopped in his tracks while looking at the people not far away. At this moment, Zhang Xiaoya already had a small dagger in her hand. At this moment, Lin Chaoyu¡¯s shoulder was held down by two burly men and she couldn¡¯t move. ¡°Lin Chaoyu, aren¡¯t you just relying on your face to seduce men? I¡¯ve scratched your face so badly. Look, which other man would take a second look at you?¡± Zhang Xiaoya¡¯s fingertips gently caressed the surface of the knife as her lips curled up. Lin Chaoyu was so frightened that tears instantly fell. However, her body was thin and she didn¡¯t have much strength, so she couldn¡¯t break free. She sobbed while pursing her cherry lips tightly. Her gaze towards Zhang Xiaoya was filled with hatred. ¡°Hey, who are you acting pitiful for? This trick for seducing men doesn¡¯t work on me, you¡­¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Tang Pengze appeared behind the two men and kicked them away. ¡°You are f*cking¡­¡± How could the burly man endure being kicked for no reason? When he came back to his senses and was about to scold back, he looked at that face and instantly restrained his arrogant look. ¡°Who gave you the nerve to touch Lin Chaoyu?¡± Tang Pengze ignored the burly man and walked forward in his leather shoes before stopping in front of Zhang Xiaoya. For some reason, the pain from her broken leg numbed her nerves again. Zhang Xiaoya instantly panicked. She didn¡¯t dare to provoke this big shot. Her leg was still hurting. One of her legs was already broken. She couldn¡¯t lose another one. ¡°Get lost!¡± he growled impatiently. Zhang Xiaoya was so scared that she was trembling. She didn¡¯t dare to hesitate and immediately signaled the burly man to push her away from this godforsaken place. To her, Tang Pengze was like Satan. After a while, only Tang Pengze and Lin Chaoyu were left in the villa. Tang Pengze could no longer suppress the anger inside. He grabbed Lin Chaoyu and threw her onto the bed. ¡°Lin Chaoyu, how can you be so ungrateful?¡± He immediately pressed down on Lin Chaoyu and asked coldly. Tears streamed down Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face. She didn¡¯t look into his eyes. Tang Pengze was so angry that he laughed. He turned his head and looked at the pile of things on the ground. He glared at Lin Chaoyu. ¡°Just you wait!¡± After saying that, he got up from Lin Chaoyu¡¯s body, picked up a few belts from the ground, and walked towards her. Lin Chaoyu saw his gloomy face and the few belts in his hands. Her little face was filled with fear and she immediately crawled into the bed. Tears streamed down her face as she begged softly, ¡°Let me go¡­¡± Chapter 30 - I Regret It Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Tang Pengze was burning with rage. How could he let Lin Chaoyu off so easily? He leaned over and easily grabbed her ankle. With just a little strength, Lin Chaoyu was pulled in front of him. In a few moves, her hands and feet were tied up by Tang Pengze. ¡°Don¡¯t be like this, I¡¯m scared¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu was so scared that her whole body was trembling. However, with her strength, she couldn¡¯t resist and could only let Tang Pengze tie her up. Her body was petite and weak. At this moment, she looked especially helpless. Her bright and clear eyes seemed to have lost their spirit and became dull. Tang Pengze held a thin whip in his hand and flung it into the air. He looked at the woman curled up on the bed, but could not bring himself to do it. Seeing her afraid and aggrieved expression, he felt an inexplicable sense of frustration and pain in his heart. Tang Pengze¡¯s face turned pale. He took a deep breath and threw the whip on the ground. However, his anger did not diminish. He roughly pulled Lin Chaoyu over. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s clothes were quickly torn off by Tang Pengze, revealing her curvaceous body. He pressed down on her again and pressed his lips against hers to punish her fiercely. His actions were less restrained than before. He kept thrusting¡­ Lin Chaoyu was tormented the entire night. Her eyes were red from crying, and Tang Pengze¡¯s body was covered in red marks. The sky was still dark. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s voice was low. As he spoke, he lowered his head and kissed the woman¡¯s forehead. He seemed to have lost his mind. He seemed to be too rough with Lin Chaoyu, and had scared her¡­ To be honest, he was rather regretful. Lin Chaoyu sobbed. Her voice was a little hoarse. As she spoke, tears fell down her face. ¡°Let me go¡­¡± She had never seen Tang Pengze so fierce. It hurt too much and her heart ached too. Tang Pengze reached out and wiped away Lin Chaoyu¡¯s tears. He then pushed her onto his chest and said in a gentle voice, ¡°Alright, don¡¯t be afraid. Go to sleep.¡± ¡­ When Lin Chaoyu woke up, she had already returned to Tang Pengze¡¯s house. The sun was already high in the sky. To her surprise, she was not handcuffed. Beside her, Tang Pengze slowly opened his eyes. ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡± His lips curled up and his tone was gentler than usual. Lin Chaoyu took a deep breath and lifted her hand to stroke the loose hair by her ear. However, Tang Pengze grabbed her hand. It was only then that she realized that her wrist was bruised and swollen after being tied up by Tang Pengze. Tang Pengze¡¯s heart ached. He lifted her arm protectively and blew on it. ¡°I was being irrational last night. How much money do you want before you can continue this agreement with me?¡± he asked while lowering his head. He didn¡¯t know what this feeling was, but he knew that he didn¡¯t want Lin Chaoyu to leave his side. Lin Chaoyu gritted her teeth and retracted her hand. She looked up and met Tang Pengze¡¯s gaze. There was more helplessness in her eyes than before. She and Tang Pengze were not the same type of people. Moreover, her mother did not want her to be with Tang Pengze. She did not dare to gamble with her mother¡¯s life. Besides, in his eyes, she was just a tool for giving birth. Anyone could replace her. She said softly, ¡°I don¡¯t want to continue this agreement because I regret it. There¡¯s no room for discussion. Where is my mother?¡± Before she could finish speaking, a few familiar voices came from downstairs. ¡°Lin Chaoyu! Where did you go? Come out! I know you¡¯re inside!¡± Chapter 31 - Rich Sugar Daddy Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lin Chaoyu was stunned when she heard the shouting outside. They had demanded an exorbitant sum of five million yuan, but she did not give it to them. In the end, these two people really came to her. Lin Chaoyu looked up at Tang Pengze with an uneasy gaze. She let out a breath and said, ¡°It¡¯s my dad and my stepmother.¡± When Tang Pengze heard this, he had a rough idea of what to do. He nodded and grabbed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand. He said softly, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid.¡± Mr. Lin and her stepmother¡¯s voices were getting louder and louder. They could hear them clearly from upstairs. Soon, Tang Pengze and Lin Chaoyu walked down the stairs side by side. At the entrance of the villa, she saw Mr. Lin and her stepmother. The two of them were already impatient from waiting, and their brows were deeply furrowed. Seeing Lin Chaoyu come out, her stepmother couldn¡¯t help but put on a crafty look and say in a derisive tone, ¡°Having a sugar daddy is indeed awesome! You actually made us wait for so long. You¡¯ve never been respectful to your elders.¡± As she spoke, her chin was pointed upward. Her tone was filled with dissatisfaction towards Lin Chaoyu. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s expression turned ugly when she heard her stepmother¡¯s words. She was about to retort when Tang Pengze tightened his grip. ¡°You¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu was so angry that she felt suffocated. However, because of Tang Pengze, she didn¡¯t say anything. She understood what Tang Pengze meant. Since he did not allow her to say anything else, she could only suppress her anger. Tang Pengze narrowed his eyes and looked at the two people in front of him. He wanted to see what these two people were up to. Seeing that Lin Chaoyu and Tang Pengze didn¡¯t retort, Mr. Lin¡¯s expression softened a little, but he was still a little dissatisfied. ¡°Have you forgotten what I told you before? You didn¡¯t contact me at all and even transferred your mother to another hospital. Are you avoiding me on purpose?¡± Mr. Lin¡¯s expression was very dark. There was some anger in his tone. At that time, he asked Lin Chaoyu to give him five million dollars. He thought that she would give it to him obediently. However, there was no news from her. Later on, when they went to the hospital to look for Li Hongzhu, they were told by the doctor that Li Hongzhu had been transferred to another hospital. He waited for Lin Chaoyu but didn¡¯t see her. He couldn¡¯t wait any longer. He found Tang Pengze¡¯s house and came to find Lin Chaoyu. He had to get these millions. Besides, he knew Tang Pengze¡¯s identity too well. A few million was just a small sum of money to him. As long as they made a scene in front of him, he would definitely give them the money. Mr. Lin coughed lightly a few times. He looked at Tang Pengze and felt an inexplicable sense of oppression. His fingers could not help but tighten. Tang Pengze held Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand with one hand and stuffed the other into his pocket. He had no expression on his face and his aura made people nervous. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Lin Chaoyu¡¯s father.¡± Mr. Lin extended his hand and smiled with a flattering look. Tang Pengze frowned slightly. He pulled Lin Chaoyu and took half a step back silently. His hand, which was in his pants, didn¡¯t move at all. He had no intention of shaking hands with him. Mr. Lin¡¯s hand froze in mid-air. He was a little angry, but his purpose today was to ask him for money. He didn¡¯t flare up and revealed an awkward smile. He retracted his hand and said, ¡°It wasn¡¯t easy for me to raise her up to this age. Don¡¯t you like her? Shouldn¡¯t you show some respect to us elders?¡± His meaning was clear. Tang Pengze chuckled. ¡°How much do you want? Speak.¡± Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand, which was being held by him, became restless. She looked up at Tang Pengze and met his gaze. Her gaze seemed to say, ¡°Don¡¯t give them money..¡± Chapter 32 - Chapter 32 Severing Ties Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The Lin family was ruthless. If she really gave it to them this time, there would be a next time, and there would only be an endless cycle. Moreover, her mother had already been transferred to another hospital, so they definitely hadn¡¯t found out where her mother was currently at. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have been driven into a corner by Tang Pengze. Now, they could no longer threaten her with her mother. This used to be her weakness, but now, there was no need for her to compromise. Tang Pengze rubbed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s head and looked at the two people in front of him. He said softly, ¡°Name your price.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t give them money.¡± Lin Chaoyu tugged on the corner of Tang Pengze¡¯s shirt and sneered. ¡°You can only give them zero or countless times. They are all bottomless pits.¡± Before she could finish her sentence, Mr. Lin¡¯s expression darkened. He glared at Lin Chaoyu. ¡°You ingrate. Why won¡¯t you give us money? I¡¯m your father!¡± Lin Chaoyu was defiant. ¡°How are you worthy of being my father?¡± Mr. Lin¡¯s eyes seemed to be burning with anger. He glared fiercely at Lin Chaoyu and scolded, ¡°Then the blood flowing in your bones is mine. This is the truth!¡± The corners of Lin Chaoyu¡¯s mouth were filled with mockery. She raised her eyebrows slightly and swept her gaze over Mr. Lin. ¡°Which part of you deserves that title? The Lin Feifei that you dote on the most at home is your good daughter, right?¡± Ever since she was young, Lin Chaoyu had the lowest status in the family. Anyone could bully her, and Lin Feifei abused her even more atrociously. But Mr. Lin ignored all of this. She had finally grown up, but they were still extorting money from her. They wouldn¡¯t stop until they squeezed her dry. Mr. Lin was rendered speechless by her words. He was angry, but he couldn¡¯t vent it. He sucked in a few breaths of cold air. He raised his right hand up high and aimed it at Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face. He was about to slap her. The crisp sound of the slap did not ring out. Tang Pengze held Mr. Lin¡¯s wrist tightly and frowned slightly. His expression was cold. His woman getting hurt in front of him was something he couldn¡¯t stand. Tang Pengze suddenly let go. Mr. Lin did not react in time and staggered a few steps back. Before he could speak, he heard Tang Pengze¡¯s voice. ¡°How much money do you want to cut ties with Lin Chaoyu?¡± His voice was as cold as ice, and his gaze was cold. Mr. Lin thought that he had agreed to pay. He swallowed the words that he was about to curse out. ¡°We only want ten million dollars.¡± Lin Chaoyu¡¯s eyes widened as she looked at Mr. Lin in disbelief. He asked for ten million yuan right off the bat. How greedy. However, when Tang Pengze heard his words, he did not react much. He just smiled and nodded while rubbing his eyebrows. A moment later, he took out a gun and pointed it at Mr. Lin¡¯s forehead. He raised his eyebrows slightly. ¡°Do you want more?¡± He raised his voice lightly and asked in a threatening tone. He originally didn¡¯t plan on using this method. He only wanted to take the money and let them leave. However, he didn¡¯t expect him to bully Lin Chaoyu in front of him. All of a sudden, he did not feel like giving him the money anymore. Mr. Lin did not expect Tang Pengze to use such a method. He was so frightened that his forehead was covered in cold sweat. He immediately raised his hands and said while trembling, ¡°President Tang¡­ be careful. Don¡¯t misfire! This money¡­ we don¡¯t want it anymore!¡± Tang Pengze didn¡¯t let go of the matter. Instead, he got someone to send over two contracts to sever father-daughter ties. After flipping through them, he got Mr. Lin and Lin Chaoyu to sign them. Then, he chased them out.. Chapter 33 - You Still Want to Leave Me Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When Mr. Lin left, his expression was extremely dark. He pursed his lips tightly while wishing he could gnash his teeth. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s stepmother followed beside him with her nails almost digging into his flesh. When signing the agreement, Mr. Lin¡¯s hands were trembling, but he did not dare to say anything harsh. The cold touch on his forehead constantly reminded him. He did not dare to resist. After all, Tang Pengze was still holding onto that gun. He originally thought that Tang Pengze only treated Lin Chaoyu as a surrogate tool. He thought that if he could get more money, he might as well try to. Otherwise, after Lin Chaoyu gave birth, she would lose her value. Who would have thought that Tang Pengze would be so protective of Lin Chaoyu? Before leaving, Mr. Lin glared at Lin Chaoyu fiercely, but didn¡¯t dare to say anything. His hands were obediently placed by his side. Then, he pulled Lin Chaoyu¡¯s stepmother and fled. Lin Chaoyu let out a sigh of relief. She ran her fingers through her hair and tucked it behind her ear. Then, she turned around and looked at Tang Pengze. Tang Pengze took out a handkerchief and wiped the gun. His eyes narrowed slightly. ¡°You¡¯re free.¡± He put the pistol away and leaned against the back of the sofa casually. He stretched his arms and rested them on the sofa. Lin Chaoyu pursed her lips and smiled. ¡°Thank you.¡± At the hospital that time, Tang Pengze was clearly very angry. She thought that he would be angry and forget her words. However, she didn¡¯t expect him to take it to heart and arrange everything properly. Otherwise, Mr. Lin would have used her mother¡¯s incident to threaten her. And this time, when Mr. Lin came to ask for money, it was Tang Pengze who shielded her. When he saw her being bullied, he immediately protected her. In the end, he even helped her solve the problem that had been giving her a headache. Now that she had cut off all ties with Mr. Lin, there would be no reason for them to look for her in the future. One thing after another flashed through Lin Chaoyu¡¯s mind like a silent film. Lin Chaoyu pointed at Tang Pengze and felt a deep sense of gratitude. Ever since she met Tang Pengze, everything around her had been getting better¡­ ¡°We were originally fine, but you suddenly had the thought of leaving me. Was it because of them?¡± He closed his eyes and raised his brows with his dark pupils turning slightly. He glanced at her and his cold countenance seemed to be have softened, as if he was anticipating Lin Chaoyu¡¯s reply. When Lin Chaoyu heard this, she shook her head and said, ¡°It¡¯s not because of them.¡± If her mother hadn¡¯t used suicide to threaten her, she wouldn¡¯t have thought of separating from Tang Pengze. When Tang Pengze heard Lin Chaoyu¡¯s reply, he lowered his head slightly. His drooping hair covered his eyes. He, his tone clearly disappointed, suddenly spoke. ¡°Then you still want to leave me? Is there no reason?¡± When Mr. Lin came today, he thought that after helping Lin Chaoyu solve this problem, she wouldn¡¯t have so many misgivings and could obediently stay by his side. But if this was not a reason, why did she want to leave him? Did she hate him so much? The more Tang Pengze thought about it, the more annoyed he became. He raised his eyebrows slightly, and felt as if something was missing in his heart. It made him frustrated, and his expression was gloomy. ¡°Are you still going to leave me?¡± Tang Pengze stood up and looked down at her. His expression immediately turned cold. Lin Chaoyu, who was sitting on the sofa, couldn¡¯t help but laugh when she saw him like this. Then, she stood up and met Tang Pengze¡¯s gaze with her round almond-shaped eyes. She tiptoed and planted a light kiss on his lips.. Chapter 34 - Better to Die Cleanly Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Tang Pengze did not react in time. The coldness in his eyes slowly dissipated and his hand tightened. Lin Chaoyu only kissed his lips for a moment. When she left, Tang Pengze was still a little reluctant. He suppressed the joy in his heart and said, ¡°Why? You¡¯re not leaving me?¡± He did not expect this woman to be willing to stay by his side after trying to leave no matter what. The emptiness in her heart seemed to be filled up in an instant, and he could not help but smile. Lin Chaoyu shook her head and reached out to grab his wrist. She smiled leisurely. ¡°I¡¯m not leaving you.¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s smile deepened as he held her hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go eat.¡± Lin Chaoyu obediently followed behind him and stopped making a fuss. She didn¡¯t want to make any more trouble. Tang Pengze was too good to her. He did almost everything perfectly, and he even arranged every detail perfectly. He¡¯d show up in time if she was in danger. What reason did she have to leave? She believed that her mother would understand. ¡­ The afternoon sun was warm and gentle. Tang Pengze left to handle some work at the company and didn¡¯t imprison Lin Chaoyu anymore. He also told Lin Chaoyu the hospital Lin Chaoyu¡¯s mother was transferred to. Lin Chaoyu hailed a cab and rushed straight to the hospital. She hadn¡¯t visited her mother for the past two days and didn¡¯t know how she was doing. She felt an inexplicable sense of unease. About half an hour later, they arrived at Lin Hongzhu¡¯s hospital. Lin Chaoyu followed the hospital¡¯s instructions and walked to her ward. Li Hongzhu was lying on the hospital bed. Her gaze was outside the window and she seemed to be looking at something. Her face was pale and her lips were slightly pink. She looked especially haggard. When Lin Chaoyu saw this, her eyes couldn¡¯t help but tear up and her heart also ached. ¡°Mother, I¡¯m here to see you.¡± She carried the fruit basket in her hand and strode to the bed. She placed the fruit basket on the table and sat by the bed before grabbing Li Hongzhu¡¯s hand. Li Hongzhu¡¯s unfocused gaze suddenly landed on Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face. Her eyes were filled with tears as she said, ¡°Xiao Yu, you¡¯re here.¡± Lin Chaoyu knocked on her mother¡¯s head and felt that something was wrong. She frowned slightly. ¡°Mom, what¡¯s wrong? Did they disturb you again?¡± The ¡°them¡± she was referring to was naturally Mr. Lin and the others. Li Hongzhu shook her head slowly and sighed deeply. Her voice was a little weak. ¡°They didn¡¯t look for me. I don¡¯t think they know which hospital I¡¯m in now.¡± As she spoke, she grabbed Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand tightly. She frowned and asked, ¡°Have you not separated from him?¡± Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t expect her to bring this up. A hint of panic flashed across her eyes, and she immediately replied, ¡°We split up.¡± Li Hongzhu instantly teared up. She glared at Lin Chaoyu and berated, ¡°How could you lie? How could I not know?! I asked you to separate from him, but why won¡¯t you listen?¡± She sounded agitated and her chest heaved up and down continuously. She seemed to be unable to catch her breath and her face turned red. Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t dare to refute her. She could only follow along and say, ¡°Mom, I understand! I¡¯m not with him. Calm down!¡± Li Hongzhu was furious. ¡°You¡¯re ruining yourself for my illness. You might as well die!¡± Her face was full of tears and her heart ached. She really didn¡¯t want Lin Chaoyu to lower herself to become a surrogate for her. Lin Chaoyu was stunned when she heard this. Was her mother referring to her as being better off dead¡­ Chapter 35 - Weve Tried Our Best Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lin Chaoyu¡¯s heart ached. She couldn¡¯t help but tear up as she lowered her head in silence. She knew that her mother was doing this for her own good, but hearing such heartless words, she couldn¡¯t help but feel sad. Ever since she was young, Li Hongzhu had never said anything harsh to her. She had always been gentle. This was the first time Lin Chaoyu had seen her like this. When Li Hongzhu saw Lin Chaoyu¡¯s aggrieved expression, she was momentarily stunned. She also felt that she had spoken too harshly. She wiped her tears and said regretfully, ¡°Xiaoyu¡­¡± Lin Chaoyu let out a breath and held back her tears. She said, ¡°Mom, it¡¯s my fault. Take care of your body.¡± Lin Chaoyu felt that something was wrong with her mother¡¯s mood, so she didn¡¯t leave. She stayed by the bed and secretly sent Tang Pengze a message. She told him not to worry about her. Li Hongzhu fell asleep very quickly. Lin Chaoyu held her hand with both of her hands and stood by the bed silently. The sun was setting and the dusk was extremely breathtaking. Lin Chaoyu had unknowingly fallen asleep beside the bed. Suddenly, her heart felt as if it had been stabbed by a knife and she woke up abruptly. Li Hongzhu¡¯s face was stiff and pale. Her hands were trembling nonstop. Her face didn¡¯t have any color. She was so frightened that she immediately stood up. Her tears flowed down uncontrollably as she ran out with big strides. ¡°Doctor! Doctor!¡± Her mother had a relapse and the doctor said that her condition was not good. He immediately pushed her into the operating room. Lin Chaoyu was as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof. She stood guard in front of the operating theater and paced back and forth helplessly while glancing at the operating theater from time to time. She was anxious and helpless. After some time, the lights in the operating theater went off. She clenched her fists subconsciously while her body was trembling uncontrollably. Very quickly, the doctor walked out. He looked at Lin Chaoyu and couldn¡¯t help but sigh. He lowered his head and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, we tried our best¡­¡± When Lin Chaoyu heard this, her eyes widened and she seemed to have lost her mind. She grabbed the doctor¡¯s arm in disbelief. ¡°No! No way! Doctor, don¡¯t lie to me!¡± ¡­ Lin Chaoyu didn¡¯t have any relatives. Her mother¡¯s funeral was handled by her alone. She sent a message to Tang Pengze saying that she had to deal with her mother¡¯s funeral and had returned to her own home in the next few days. Tang Pengze did not say much. He only sent a message: Okay, take care of yourself. Lin Chaoyu brought Li Hongzhu home. She carried the urn back to her home and set up a joss stick. She did not hold a funeral, nor did she intend to. In this world, there seemed to be no one else who sincerely cared about her mother but her. Lin Chaoyu, her eyes hollow, knelt in front of the incense table. She had yet to accept the fact that her mother had passed away. Everything felt like a dream. Tang Pengze had arrived unknowingly. He stood behind her silently with a lunch box in his hand. ¡°Have some porridge.¡± He walked in front of Lin Chaoyu. When he saw how skinny she was, he frowned subconsciously. His eyes were filled with heartache. Lin Chaoyu, still kneeling in front of the incense table, didn¡¯t move. Tang Pengze placed the lunchbox on the floor and bent down to carry Lin Chaoyu onto the sofa. ¡°No matter what, you have to take good care of your body.¡± He raised his hand and touched Lin Chaoyu¡¯s face. When he saw the redness in her eyes and her haggard, pale face, his heart felt like it was being stabbed by a knife. Then, he pulled her into his embrace and rubbed her head without saying anything. He knew that Lin Chaoyu must be extremely sad now.. Chapter 36 - The Assignment For You Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lin Chaoyu sat quietly like a rag doll. She had been crying non-stop these few days. Her eyes were red and swollen from crying. She could not cry anymore, but when she reached Tang Pengze¡¯s arms, her eyes inexplicably welled up with tears again. Her body was trembling. Tang Pengze felt it and patted her back gently. ¡°Come back with me. I miss you.¡± Lin Chaoyu¡¯s vision was still blurry when she suddenly saw the portrait on the incense table. She suddenly woke up. Her mother¡¯s last wish was for her to stop being a surrogate and to be a normal girl. She did not want her to do such a thing to earn money¡­ She was stunned for an unknown period of time. She suddenly let out a breath and pushed Tang Pengze away. She said coldly, ¡°I won¡¯t go back with you. Go.¡± Tang Pengze thought that she only said this because Li Hongzhu was dead and her emotions were unstable. He was not angry but felt even more sorry for her. He picked up the lunch box and placed it on the table. Then, he said gently, ¡°Have some porridge. It¡¯s still hot.¡± Lin Chaoyu shook her head and didn¡¯t say anything. She moved away from Tang Pengze. Tang Pengze felt sad when he felt Lin Chaoyu¡¯s alienation towards him. However, he didn¡¯t show it and walked closer to her. Immediately, he sat beside Lin Chaoyu and pulled her into his large arms. He comforted her, ¡°I know you¡¯re very sad, but no matter what, you have to take good care of yourself¡­¡± Before he could finish speaking, a crisp slap suddenly sounded. Tang Pengze was stunned by this slap and suddenly swallowed the words he was about to say. His dark eyes darted around and the tip of his tongue pressed against his cheek. He frowned. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Tang Pengze really couldn¡¯t understand why Lin Chaoyu would suddenly slap him. Lin Chaoyu was stunned too. Her hand was still in mid-air. She didn¡¯t expect herself to suddenly slap Tang Pengze. She didn¡¯t want to do this, but she couldn¡¯t control herself¡­ Over the past few days, Tang Pengze had been too good to her. She was also very greedy for this sort of kindness, even if he didn¡¯t love her and only treated her as a surrogate tool. Her mother had already passed away. Her only wish was for her to stop being a surrogate mother to Tang Pengze. Her mother was the person who loved her the most in the world. She did not want to be unfilial and disobey her mother¡¯s only wish. She took a deep breath and retracted her hand. She lowered her head and said softly, ¡°My mother is gone. I did it for money. It¡¯s useless to ask for money now.¡± Then, she looked up and met Tang Pengze¡¯s stunned gaze. She gritted her teeth and toughened her heart. ¡°In the future, I¡¯ll return the money I paid in advance to you in order to treat my mother¡¯s illness.¡± ¡°In the future¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not see each other.¡± When she said this, pain welled up in her heart, but she still looked indifferent. Tang Pengze did not understand. He frowned and looked at her silently. However, he heard her say, ¡°I hope you won¡¯t pester me anymore.¡± Tang Pengze¡¯s chest swelled with anger. He glared at her fiercely and suddenly stood up. He pointed at Lin Chaoyu and said angrily, ¡°Fine, you want to fight with me again? If you want to leave, leave. I don¡¯t need you to return me the money. Just treat it as my prostitute fees for sleeping with you these few days!¡± With that, Tang Pengze slammed the door and left without looking back. When Lin Chaoyu heard his words, especially the word ¡°prostitute¡±, it was especially ear-piercing. It was like two knives were stabbed into her heart.. Chapter 37 - Pregnancy Test Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After Tang Pengze left, he never came again. After Lin Chaoyu finished her mother¡¯s funeral, she didn¡¯t stay at home and quickly returned to school for lessons. It was dawn. She casually pulled out a white T-shirt and jeans from the closet, looked at her class schedule, packed the books she needed, and carried her school bag to school. She didn¡¯t have any friends. She walked alone on the school¡¯s path and seemed very lonely. Suddenly, a male classmate appeared in front of Lin Chaoyu. He reached out his phone and showed her his QR code. ¡°Pretty lady, please give me your contact details. I want to know you.¡± Lin Chaoyu shook her head without raising her head. She quickened her pace and quickly walked around the male student. ¡°Sorry, there¡¯s no need.¡± However, before she could walk far, she heard a girl behind her say, ¡°Are your eyes okay? You like her?¡± The other girl beside her raised her eyebrows and looked at Lin Chaoyu¡¯s back. Then, she pursed her lips and said, ¡°What? You want to get a surrogate as well?¡± The male classmate was suddenly stunned and couldn¡¯t react. He asked, ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Literally. She¡¯s a surrogate. Didn¡¯t you know? She was probably dumped by her sugar daddy.¡± ¡­ Lin Chaoyu took a deep breath and forced herself not to listen to them anymore. She strode towards the classroom. She felt aggrieved, but she suppressed it and pretended not to hear anything. During the days she was in school, she seemed to be able to hear those words no matter which class she took. Over time, she became immune to these words, and it did not matter if she heard them again. Her days had returned to their usual calm. She attended classes every day, ate, and took on some minor jobs. No one would affect her emotions anymore. Two months later. As usual, Lin Chaoyu went to the canteen for class at noon. She chose a meal with her favorite braised pork. She found a corner seat and sat down. She picked up a piece of fat and thin braised pork and stuffed it into her mouth to chew twice. For some reason, she felt nauseous. She forced herself to swallow it, but the churning in her stomach became even stronger. She took out a glass of water and gulped down a few sips of warm water to suppress the nausea. She looked at the food in front of her again, but no matter how hard she tried, she could not get her appetite back. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she could not be bothered with the food. She picked up the plate and threw the food away, then placed the plate where it should be and strode out. After she walked out of the school, her expression became uglier and her stomach felt more and more uncomfortable. She couldn¡¯t help but throw up in the trash can by the side of the road. After some time, she threw up so much that she felt like she was about to throw up the acid in her stomach, and then she felt better. Over the past few days, her appetite had been average. She felt uncomfortable eating even a little greasy food, but she had not thought so much about it. Now that she thought about it, she was suddenly afraid. Could she really be pregnant? She had been away from Tang Pengze for more than two months. According to the time, if she had been pregnant at that time, it should have been time for her pregnancy reaction. Besides, she did not seem to have done that in the past two months. She did not think too much at first. She only felt that it was because she had not eaten properly during the few days when she was busy with her mother¡¯s matters. But now, it seemed that things were not as simple as she thought. She strode to the pharmacy by the street and bought a pregnancy test kit. Then, she hailed a taxi back home and started to use it according to the instructions.. Chapter 38 - Test Results Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After a long time, Lin Chaoyu held the pregnancy test in her hand tightly and took a deep breath. She was too nervous. The results were clearly in front of her, but she did not dare to look at it because she was afraid that the results would be something she could not accept. She did not know how long it took for her to be mentally prepared before she picked up the pregnancy test kit in her hand. The two bright lines on the pregnancy test kit were difficult for her to accept. She was really pregnant¡­ When she was still with Tang Pengze, she wished she could get pregnant quickly, but the doctor¡¯s tests always disappointed her. She was already separated from Tang Pengze now, but she was suddenly pregnant. Was God playing a trick on her? A small life had appeared in her stomach, but she did not dare to accept its arrival. She was not a qualified mother. She had not expected to be pregnant. When she faced this outcome, she was nervous, powerless, and helpless. How should she resolve it? This happened too suddenly, and she could not accept it at all¡­ She could not believe it even after a long time and tried to convince herself. Perhaps the pregnancy test kit was not accurate. What if she was not pregnant? As she thought about it, she suddenly felt nauseous again. She immediately ran to the toilet, leaned against the toilet bowl, and threw up for a long time. She felt disgusted and miserable. She was especially nervous and was afraid that she was really pregnant. However, all of these facts before her eyes seemed to be telling her everything. She was pregnant. She hesitated for a long time and finally decided to go to the hospital for a checkup first. What if she had eaten something bad recently? What if her period was just messed up? ¡­ She applied for leave from school and hailed a taxi to the hospital. When she got in the queue to register, she was tense. She kept adjusting her state of mind to make herself calm down. After some time, she finally hung up and went to get checked. After the blood test, the test results were handed to her. Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hand was trembling as she looked at the results. Name: Lin Zhaoyu Pregnancy: 10+3 Her gaze was dazed. Her nails, which were holding the results, tightened indiscernibly and her face turned pale. The doctor in front of her said, ¡°You¡¯re already ten weeks pregnant. You should have a pregnancy reaction now, right?¡± Lin Chaoyu came back to her senses and nodded. She said, ¡°Yes, I can¡¯t eat properly now. I always feel like vomiting. I feel like vomiting even without eating.¡± When the doctor heard Lin Chaoyu, he said, ¡°These are all normal pregnancy reactions. Don¡¯t worry. Let¡¯s do an ultrasound later.¡± Lin Chaoyu replied, ¡°Okay.¡± She hadn¡¯t thought about what to do, but she wanted to know if the baby in her stomach was okay. After all, it was her baby. Soon, the ultrasound results were out. ¡°The fetus position is normal.¡± The doctor saw how young Lin Chaoyu looked and asked, ¡°You¡¯re still in school, right?¡± Lin Chaoyu took the ultrasound results and heaved a sigh of relief. She said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m still in university.¡± The doctor had seen this kind of situation many times. He poured a glass of water for Lin Chaoyu and asked, ¡°Oh, then what are your thoughts now? Are you planning to keep the child or go for an abortion?¡± Lin Chaoyu took the glass of water politely. When she heard the doctor¡¯s words, her body suddenly froze. She had not thought about what to do. She couldn¡¯t bear to have an abortion¡­ ¡°I¡¯ll think about it when I get back. Thank you, Doctor Li.¡± Lin Chaoyu thanked him and walked out with the test results.. Chapter 39 - Being Targeted! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Lin Chaoyu put the test results into her bag and walked out of the hospital before taking a taxi home. However, she did not notice that when she left the hospital, there was someone watching her from the corner. That person only walked out when she was far away. It was obvious that the person¡¯s legs were a little uncoordinated. Zhang Xiaoya¡¯s eyes were filled with hatred. She stared straight at Lin Chaoyu¡¯s back and muttered, ¡°I actually bumped into you in such a place. What a coincidence.¡± Her leg had been injured because of Lin Chaoyu previously and it still hurt a little. Coincidentally, when she came to the hospital for a follow-up today, she bumped into Lin Chaoyu. However, what was Lin Chaoyu doing in the hospital? She didn¡¯t look like she was sick. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and quickly dialed a number. Very quickly, the call connected. She said, ¡°Lin Chaoyu came to the hospital today. Check what she went to the hospital for.¡± Although Tang Pengze and Lin Chaoyu had already separated, if Lin Chaoyu was really pregnant, Tang Pengze definitely wouldn¡¯t bear to ignore her. Moreover, Tang Pengze and Lu Xi were already going to be engaged. If Lin Chaoyu was really pregnant, this matter might¡­ About half an hour later, Zhang Xiaoya received a call. ¡°I¡¯ve found it. She was at the Gynecology Department today. She¡¯s probably pregnant!¡± Although Zhang Xiaoya was already mentally prepared, when she heard the results of the investigation from the person on the other end of the phone, she still couldn¡¯t help but be shocked. She didn¡¯t dare to delay and quickly hung up the phone before calling another person. ¡°Hello, Xiaoya, what¡¯s wrong?¡± The woman¡¯s voice on the other end of the line was extremely lazy. When Zhang Xiaoya heard that, she said anxiously, ¡°Lu Xi, something big happened! I went to the hospital today. Guess who I saw?¡± Lu Xi heard her tone and was puzzled. ¡°Who did you meet that made you so agitated?¡± ¡°You should be the one who¡¯s anxious! I bumped into Lin Chaoyu. I got someone to check. She came to the hospital today and was at the Gynecology Department. I suspect¡­¡± Zhang Xiaoya told Lu Xi about the matter. Lu Xi was silent for a long time. ¡°Where are you? I¡¯ll go find you,¡± Lu Xi said after a long time. Zhang Xiaoya did not delay. She quickly sent her address to Lu Xi and found a coffee shop to sit at. Lin Chaoyu returned home and drank some water. She was conflicted and hesitant. She didn¡¯t know how to deal with this child. The next day, she went to school as usual and specially brought another bottle of water for herself. As soon as class ended, she felt her stomach churn and was extremely uncomfortable. She went to the toilet and vomited for a long time. She did not eat much in the morning and now, she vomited everything out. Her pregnancy reaction was getting worse and worse. If it really went on like this, she would not be able to attend classes in school for long. People would definitely see that something was wrong. Besides, there were rumors about her in school, so those people would definitely think of it. She, her face pale and her mouth full of acid, squatted in front of the toilet. After rinsing her mouth a few times, her mouth finally felt refreshed. She only stood up a little and took two steps, but she still felt like vomiting. After resting for another ten minutes, she felt better. She opened the toilet door, washed her face, and walked out. As soon as she left the washroom, she felt an unfriendly gaze on her from behind. She thought that it was the school¡¯s gossipy people looking at her again, but she felt that something was wrong. In the end, she could not help but turn around. Immediately, she met Lu Xi¡¯s hateful eyes.. Chapter 40 - Ah Ze Wants Me to Take You For An abortion Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Suddenly, she felt a lump in her throat. She turned around and looked at Lu Xi again. Suddenly, she thought of Lu Xi¡¯s motive. In the past two months, no one related to Tang Pengze had come to look for her. However, she had just finished her pregnancy test yesterday when Lu Xi came looking for her today. Her motive was too obvious. If she did not understand, she would be silly. Sensing the danger around her, Lin Chaoyu tightened her grip without a trace. She took a deep breath and subconsciously wanted to escape. She quickly turned around and ran out with large strides. Lu Xi¡¯s voice came from behind her. ¡°You can¡¯t run!¡± As soon as she finished speaking, two men appeared in front of her and blocked her path tightly. She wanted to turn a corner and run to the side, but she realized that there were two men blocking her too. She could not run anywhere now. It seemed like Lu Xi was prepared to catch her. It seemed like she could not escape today. ¡°What are you doing?¡± She turned around and walked towards Lu Xi. She looked straight at her and her voice was as cold as ice. Lu Xi felt a little guilty under her gaze. She coughed lightly and crossed her arms in front of her chest. ¡°Ah Ze and I are getting engaged next week.¡± Lin Zhaoyu raised her eyebrows slightly and said coldly, ¡°What has it got to do with me?¡± Hearing this, Lin Chaoyu felt upset. However, she didn¡¯t show it on her face. Her expression was still extremely cold, as if she was a bystander who was not involved. Lu Xi saw her reaction and was unhappy. She said, ¡°Let me tell you, there¡¯s no need for this child you¡¯re carrying to exist.¡± Lin Chaoyu had long realized her purpose in coming. Hearing her words, she only chuckled and said, ¡°What has this got to do with you? This isn¡¯t just his child, but also my child.¡± ¡°Ah Ze asked me to take you to get an abortion.¡± Lu Xi looked at her firm expression and smiled slowly. She said, ¡°After Ah Ze and I get engaged, we¡¯ll get married soon. As for you, you¡¯re such a joke to have a child alone.¡± ¡°Even if you don¡¯t consider yourself, you should consider the child, right? When the child is born, he will be an illegitimate child and will be destined to be looked down upon. How pitiful¡­¡± When Lin Chaoyu heard her words, she felt speechless. She turned around to leave, but was held back by the man. ¡°You have to believe it. Ah Ze is doing this for your own good. Although you¡¯re only a surrogate for him, he¡¯s already done his best for you.¡± Lu Xi emphasized the word ¡°surrogate¡±. It pressed against Lin Chaoyu¡¯s heart and made her feel suffocated. ¡°Are you done talking? It¡¯s my freedom to keep this child. You don¡¯t have to interfere,¡± she said angrily. How could Lu Xi be willing to listen to her? She came here today because she made ample preparations. She was going to make her abort this child. She looked up at the man. The man understood and quickly covered Lin Chaoyu¡¯s mouth. He carried her and dragged her to a car not far away. When everyone got into the car, the driver quickly started the car and stepped on the accelerator as he drove towards the hospital. In the car, Lin Chaoyu¡¯s hands and feet were restricted. No matter how she resisted, she couldn¡¯t move. Lu Xi saw that she was noisy and asked the man to knock her out. When Lin Chaoyu opened her eyes again, she was already lying on the operating table. Her gaze was unfocused. It took her a lot of effort to see her surroundings clearly. The strong smell of disinfectant lingered in her nose. It was the typical smell of a hospital. She wanted to struggle up but realized that she could not muster any strength. Her entire body felt weak..