A Star Reborn: The Queen's Return
/ A Star Reborn: The Queen's Return Chapter 408
She did not want to register their marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau and tried to come up with an excuse again . “Let me think about it . ”
“What's there to think about?” Pei Ziheng's tone was heavy . “Xiao Ling, we're only going to the Civil Affairs Bureau, that can't tire you out much . Are you unwilling? Before the child is born, we must obtain the marriage certificate . I won't allow him to become a child born out of wedlock . Not even for a day . ”
Xiao Ling did not know how vicious the competition was in the Pei family .
In the future, when he was old, if he did not settle the problem of inheritors well, there would be a new round of power struggle which might subvert the structure of his family . If her child were a boy, he would be the first heir to the family . There could not be any blemishes in this child's identity, and he could not give others any chances to attack him . He must not have the title of “illegitimate child” for even half a day .
Moreover, he also wanted to marry her as soon as possible .
He had many dreams during that long night . The way she looked despondently at Li Lei yesterday morning at the company headquarters below the tree was so vivid in his mind . Her heartbroken expression alarmed Pei Ziheng .
It was already the early summer during June . Fragrant flowers and singing birds were seen outside the window .
Xia Ling knew that she was unable to dissuade him . She gazed out of the window and was silent for a long time . “Let's set the date on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month . ” She softly said . “Any date is fine as long as it is before the birth of the child . That day is an auspicious day . ” She remembered that this year's seventh day of the seventh lunar month was at the end of August, and it was still three months away . Since she could not reject him, she could at least choose a date that was further away . Perhaps, when that time came, she would resign herself to her fate and give up on Li Lei .
Pei Ziheng did not know that she was being calculative and just thought that she had accepted him .
He was ecstatic, but on the surface, he only showed a gentle smiled as he hugged her tightly . “Ok, we'll set the date as you've decided . The seventh day of the seventh lunar month is a good day . In the sky, we will be love birds flying together . On earth, we will be twin branches on a tree . ”
Love birds?
She smiled bitterly . The one who she was supposed to fly with like love birds was at the other end of the world .
After that day, Pei Ziheng treated her even better than before . He hired a special pregnancy consultant, dietitian, and two more nannies . Xia Ling had a headache after being monitored by so many people, so she threw a tantrum, causing Pei Ziheng to buy another house near their villa for those miscellaneous staff to live in .
Only their chauffeur and Nanny Zhou lived in their house as per usual .
After finding out about her pregnancy, Nanny Zhou was delighted . “Miss Ye, your body is more precious than before, so you have to be more careful when you go out . You have to get your nutrients . Please tell me what dishes you would like to eat so I can cook them for you . ” She passed on an endless amount of pregnancy knowledge to Xia Ling .
Pregnancy was a female issue . No matter how much Pei Ziheng wanted to interfere, at the end of the day, he could not help much . Luckily, they had Nanny Zhou's help, and she even told Xia Ling the proper sleeping position for pregnant women . Xia Ling listened carefully and felt that the popular phrase “old is gold” was right . With Nanny Zhou there, she had peace of mind .
Nanny Zhou encouraged her to walk around frequent and advised her to work in moderation .
Xia Ling felt that her job was quite relaxing now . In fact, it was too relaxing . Every day, she would eat small snacks, rest, and bask in the sun in Feng Kun's office . Sometimes, she would sing a few lines of songs to prepare her for future song recordings .
She did not know how she suddenly obtained such a leisure lifestyle . Since the incident when Feng Kun let Li Lei into the office to meet with her, Pei Ziheng deducted a full year of his salary and used his deducted money to create special amenities for her . Now, she had specially bottled spring water, soft cushions, and various light fruit snacks every day .
It was probably because she treated Feng Kun as a friend . Otherwise, Pei Ziheng would have directly fired this producer who was secretly helping others while working in his company and ruin his reputation .
Feng Kun was already well-aware of the consequences .
However, he still did not regret letting Li Lei in . At least, she got back her amulet . That small paulownia wood amulet was most likely given to her by Li Lei . Every day, she would treat it like a treasure in fear of letting Pei Ziheng see it . She did not dare to wear it around her neck, so she put it in her handbag . Every time she came into the office, she would take it out and stare at it for a long time .
If they could not be together, a keepsake would also be good .
At least, the child would have something that belonged to its father near it .
Feng Kun felt sorry for her and her child . The Pei family had a spartan-like upbringing, and they were merciless and cold . This was why vicious and violent people like Pei Ziheng came from that family . If Xiao Ling gave birth to a boy and was also taught in that manner, it would be too frightening .
However, he could not tell Xia Ling anything .
At this point in time, saying anything was unhelpful . He could only make her heart more open, take care of her well, and hope that she and her baby would be safe . “If only the baby were a girl . ” Feng Kun chatted with her . “She would be beautiful . ”
The lazy afternoon sun shined on Xia Ling's body .
She was currently playing with the small paulownia wood amulet . After hearing what he said, she lightly acknowledged him . “It would be good if the baby were a girl . ” She stroked her lower abdomen with her white fingers and smiled . “Girls resemble their mothers . ”
There was a slight bitter feeling in Feng Kun's heart .
This innocent girl grew up in an instant after she became pregnant . She did not care about being beautiful anymore . Instead, she only worried about what would happen if her child resembled her father .
“Everyone says that boys resemble their mothers more . ” He smiled warmly and comforted her .
Xia Ling felt his goodwill, smiled again, and gently placed the amulet on her stomach . She said to herself, “Baby, dad is also here . You have to be safe . ”
Feng Kun turned away to prevent her from seeing the grief in his eyes .
In the evening, Pei Ziheng took her home as usual . Now, the entire Imperial Entertainment was used to him accompanying her in the long corridor . The unsmiling boss had a gentle look as he carefully guarded the petite girl in his arms as if he were protecting a rare treasure .
“Are we going to have a Lady Boss?”
On this day, front desk receptionist A sneaked looks at them as she asked front desk receptionist B .
The front desk receptionists looked as the pair slowly walked while holding hands . “Wow, have you realized that our Big Boss really matches well with Ye Xingling? It's a perfect match between a man and a woman!”
“What perfect match between a man and a woman?” It was almost time to leave work, and the receptionists were not very busy . Front desk receptionist C also joined the conversation . “Let me see… are you talking about Boss and Ye Xingling? What, how can that be a perfect match? It's just a typical rich man dating a pretty woman! Our Boss Pei has everything: money, looks, status… He's perfect in every way! What's Ye Xingling compared to him? She's just a commoner who became Cinderella . Luckily, she became a celebrity; otherwise, how else could she rise up and marry rich? Wake up . Remember what happened to Sister Ju and Liu Mengmeng a few years ago?”
She was talking about a famous female celebrity who was of ordinary status like Ye Xingling . She had no power or status . In the end, she fell in love with a rich family's son and was abandoned .
Chapter end
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