Le Zhengsheng nodded, "Mm, but... you don't really believe it, do you?"

Yu Sangwan still didn't believe it, "Is that even a reason?"

Le Zhengsheng tugged at the corner of his mouth, his smile not as relaxed as usual, "That's because you don't know, I have a particular fear of blood."

"..." Yu Sangwan increasingly felt he was joking. How could a man over six feet tall be afraid of blood? Moreover, Le Zhengsheng doesn't even faint at the sight of blood.

"Alright!" Le Zhengsheng seemed unwilling to continue on this topic, raising a hand to pinch her cheek, "Go back to your seat and drink the soup."

"...Oh."

Downstairs, in the extended SUV, Le Zhengpeng tapped his fingers, his gaze shifting from the glimmer of light from the window.

"Does the young master come here often?"

"Yes, the young master spends most of his time here."

Le Zhengpeng slowly squinted his eyes, interesting... This son of his, who never invests much enthusiasm in anything, spent so much effort on a woman?

"Drive."

...

The next morning, the doorbell at Yu Sangwan's house rang.

"May I ask..." Yu Sangwan went to open the door, seeing an unfamiliar person at the entrance, puzzled, "Who are you looking for?"

Le Zhengpeng nodded towards Yu Sangwan, and with a wave of his hand, a group of people swarmed in behind him like a horde of bullies.

"You, you all..." Yu Sangwan was frightened, "What are you doing?"

Le Zhengpeng smiled at her, "Don't be afraid! Little girl, the environment here is too poor, I'll take you home... Our home is better than here, and our chef is also better."

Yu Sangwan was dumbfounded, Uncle, what does this have to do with me?

Yu Sangwan was 'invited' to the Lezheng Family.

In the spacious living room, Yu Sangwan sat on the leather sofa, feeling completely uneasy.

Le Zhengpeng looked at her and smiled, making her skin crawl even more.

"Uncle." Yu Sangwan awkwardly grinned, "Did you misunderstand something?"

Le Zhengpeng completely ignored her words, asking with a grin, "How old are you?"

"..." Yu Sangwan was helpless, "I could either be twenty or twenty-one."

"Ah!" Le Zhengpeng nodded incessantly, "Four years younger than our A-Sheng, just right!"

A-Sheng? Yu Sangwan was stunned, then realized he was talking about Le Zhengsheng.

"What do you do? At this age, are you still in school?"

Yu Sangwan nodded, "Yes... I'm enrolled in the S University, in the Journalism Department, pursuing a Master's degree."

S University, the top institution in Holy City, and Journalism is a popular major.

Upon hearing this, Le Zhengpeng's eyes widened, and he smiled even more, "Haha... A-Sheng is a poor student, yet he found a top scholar!"

"..." Yu Sangwan was too embarrassed to know what to say, "Uncle, about Le Zheng..."

The butler just happened to walk over to consult Le Zhengpeng, "Sir, regarding the young lady's room... how should it be arranged?"

Le Zhengpeng glanced at Yu Sangwan, sternly chiding, "Do you even need to ask? Young people... of course, let them stay together with the young master."

"Ah!" Yu Sangwan was so startled, she jumped up from the sofa, urgently waving her hands, "Uncle, that won't do!"

Le Zhengpeng chuckled meaningfully, "No need to be shy, Uncle isn't one of those old fogies..."

Yu Sangwan was at her wit's end, what could she do now?

There was a commotion at the entrance, Le Zhengsheng hadn't appeared yet, but his voice arrived first, "Wanwan!"

He ran over, heading straight for Yu Sangwan, holding her and scrutinizing up and down, "Are you okay? Did my dad hit you?"

"..." Yu Sangwan was dumbfounded, "No! Why would Uncle hit me?"

Le Zhengsheng furrowed his brows, "Hard to say, my dad is useless except for hitting people."

Beside them, Le Zhengpeng's lips twitched, "Little brat, are you tired of living? Talking about your old man like that?"

This posture really seemed like he was going to hit someone!

Le Zhengsheng pouted, "See?"

Le Zhengpeng froze, glancing at Yu Sangwan and awkwardly tugged at his mouth, "I don't hit people."

Le Zhengsheng really couldn't stand his father like this, frowning, "Why did you bring my friend home?"

"Hey..." Le Zhengpeng winked at his son, "A friend! What kind of relationship is this? I know all about it, what's the point in covering it up? Since this is how it is, just admit it openly!"

Yu Sangwan: "…"

Le Zhengsheng: "…"

What kind of relationship do they have? What was there to cover up?

"These two kids!" Le Zhengpeng held back his laughter, "Weren't you together when you were in Donghua? Besides, isn't this girl pregnant?"

Le Zhengsheng was shocked, "How did you know?"

"Tsk." Le Zhengpeng sneered, "Are you trying to hide such a flimsy thing from me? For a woman, you've been contending with the Lu Family's oldest for quite a while... But, I didn't expect you'd actually win! You've been having the kitchen make pregnancy-safe tonics and various soups every day, do you think your old man is blind?"

"Uncle..."

Yu Sangwan was anxious upon hearing this—she couldn't let Le Zheng take the fall for this, Le Zheng had already been good to her enough, too much for her to ever repay.

"This child..."

"Wanwan!"

Le Zhengsheng immediately pulled Yu Sangwan behind him, protecting her. Looking at his father, "Since you already know, what do you plan to do?"

"Le Zheng!" Yu Sangwan looked at Le Zhengsheng in shock. Did he know what he was saying? A child isn't someone you can just claim!

Le Zhengpeng glanced at his son, "What do I plan to do? It would be better than you hiding him outside!"

Son eventually knows father. Hearing his father's implication, Le Zhengsheng was delighted, "Dad, you mean..."

"Of course, I want her back!" Le Zhengpeng glanced at Yu Sangwan's belly, "How can a child from the Lezheng Family be out there?"

"And you..." Le Zhengsheng held back his laughter and teased, "Aren't you worried about feuding with the Lu Family? I shouldn't need to hide Wanwan's identity; she's the one I took from the oldest of the Lu Family!"

"Tsk!" Le Zhengpeng huffed, glaring at his son, "If you're capable enough to take her, aren't you capable enough to bear the consequences? I've already brought the person back, what's the Lu Family's eldest going to do? Burst into our house and take her back? Not with her being pregnant, there's no such logic!"

Le Zhengsheng couldn't stop smiling, "Yes, you're right."

"Le Zheng..." Yu Sangwan couldn't bring herself to smile, clinging anxiously to Le Zhengsheng's sleeve, quietly shaking her head.

Le Zhengsheng squeezed her hand, "Trust me, don't be afraid."

"..." Yu Sangwan didn't dare speak. Judging by Le Zhengpeng's stance, he was considering this child part of the Lezheng Family!

If he's so focused on this child and finds out the child isn't... what will happen?

The butler still stood by, "Sir, then the young lady's belongings, we will put them in the young master's room..."

"No!"

"No!"

Both spoke in unison, Le Zhengpeng looked at his son in confusion, "What's the matter with you? Not sleeping with your wife?"

"Uh..." Le Zhengsheng explained, "I'm a restless sleeper, Wanwan's pregnant, I'm afraid of hurting the child."

"Hm." Le Zhengpeng thought of his son's clueless look and nodded, "That's true, put the child's safety first during such times."

Then instructed the butler, "Make other arrangements, put her in the room next to the young master's, easy to take care of her."

"Yes."

Le Zhengpeng glanced at the two youths, "Alright then, I won't interfere while you two talk..."

Le Zhengsheng quickly pulled Yu Sangwan upstairs. As soon as they entered the room, she stomped her foot in panic, "Le Zheng, this is not okay! You should clarify with your dad!"

"No way." Le Zhengsheng held her hand, shaking his head, "You've only been here a few days, and my dad found out. Do you think Lu Jinxuan would be slower than my dad?"

"..." Yu Sangwan was taken aback; she hadn't considered that point. "But we can't say the child is yours!"

"Is it such a disgrace to say the child is mine?" Le Zhengsheng smiled wryly.

"No." Yu Sangwan sighed. "It's just that, the child really isn't yours!"

Le Zhengsheng gave her hand a reassuring squeeze, "Listen to me, Wanwan. It's better like this for now. My dad still has some standing in Holy City; with him protecting you, you'll be safer, and even Lu Jinxuan will have to give him some face."

Yu Sangwan was anxious, unable to find peace with the situation.

Le Zhengsheng held her hand tightly, "Don't overthink it. For now, just focus on taking care of yourself, bring the baby into the world healthy, and don't worry, with my father, Lu Jinxuan will have to give him some respect."

Yu Sangwan's mind was chaotic, at this point, she could only take it step by step.