Chapter 1188: Chapter 1188: They Are Not Divorced Yet

Jiang Zhilan sighed again, in some ways, her situation was really similar to Zhou Ran’s.

“Zhilan, don’t worry, I will help you as much as I can,” Zhou Ran consoled her.

“Thank you, Aran. Please… don’t tell anyone about this, especially Bai Xuan, he has no idea he might have another daughter.”

“Mm.”

How could Zhou Ran not understand Jiang Zhilan’s thoughts? Even though the Bai Family was already in such a state, Jiang Zhilan still didn’t want Bai Xuan to know. If Bai Xuan found out about this, he would definitely compensate Xu Chaomu.

With Bai Man as a daughter proving to be hopeless, Bai Xuan would surely transfer his love to Xu Chaomu.

But, if the Bai Family was indeed to be saved, how could Bai Xuan not know?

“Aran, I really don’t know how to thank you, you’ve helped me so much…”

“We’ve been friends for so long, no need to talk about thanks,” Zhou Ran said without much expression, very indifferently.

“Aran, will Chaomu marry Achi? What’s exactly going on between them?” Jiang Zhilan asked eagerly.

Zhou Ran remained silent for a moment before speaking softly, “Xu Chaomu is already Achi’s wife, they’re not divorced yet, they are a legally married couple.”

She could only say this much, the rest, she did not want to deal with and couldn’t.

Hearing Zhou Ran say this, the expression in Jiang Zhilan’s eyes dimmed, losing their luster.

“Zhilan, let’s not talk too much now, I’ll go back and discuss things with Cexian, don’t worry too much.”

“Aran, I don’t want to spend ten years in jail, nor do I want Manman to keep hiding,” Jiang Zhilan stated bluntly.

“I know, I understand,” Zhou Ran nodded, she understood Jiang Zhilan’s feelings.

Zhou Ran didn’t say much else and after making some more small talk with Jiang Zhilan, she stood up and prepared to leave the prison.

The warden was still waiting outside; the warden had given Zhou Ran a lot of face, not coming in to rush her, and not having any surveillance. Zhou Ran expressed her thanks before leaving the place and driving to the hospital.

On the way back, she passed by a bus station, but she didn’t see Xu Chaomu again, nor did she know where she had gone.

As soon as she returned to the Luo Family’s place, she saw Wen Zhiyuan heading to Shen Chi’s ward.

The guard outside Shen Chi’s ward was as strict as ever, not even a fly could get in, and the atmosphere was very oppressive.

The weather was nice today, when Zhou Ran returned to Shen Cexian’s ward, Shen Cexian’s assistant was just pushing him inside from outdoors.

“Aran, you’re back.”

“Yeah, how are you feeling, okay?”

“Not bad, the rehabilitation center of the Luo Family is very good, the equipment is advanced, and the environment outside is quite nice as well,” Shen Cexian said with a smile.

“Of course, this is the best hospital in C City.”

“Tired? Come in, let’s talk.”

“Mm.” Zhou Ran replied and pushed Shen Cexian into the ward.

“Did you go see Zhilan? How is she doing?”

“Obviously not too well, she’s been living a life of luxury, and suddenly ending up in jail, how could she be okay?” Zhou Ran sighed, “Her hair has turned a lot grayer, and she looks very haggard.”

“I understand,” Shen Cexian also sighed slightly, “Did she tell you anything?”

“Pretty much what you expected.”

“Has she always suspected that Xu Chaomu is Bai Xuan’s daughter?”

“Mm,” Zhou Ran nodded, “But she’s only suspicious, there’s no evidence.”

“Let’s not let anyone know about this for now, especially Achi,” Cexian’s eyes sharpened, his expression serious, “You saw the results of the last paternity test.”

Zhou Ran nodded again, remaining silent.

Shen Cexian had long suspected that Xu Chaomu might be Bai Xuan’s illegitimate daughter, so last time, using his serious illness as an excuse, he had Bai Xuan donate blood. It was also that time that he had Xu Chaomu do a paternity test.

That paternity test used the blood of Bai Xuan and Xu Chaomu.

It was an ironclad fact, and now, the truth of this fact was known only by Shen Cexian and Zhou Ran.

He had originally intended to use that paternity test to break up Xu Chaomu and Shen Chi, but he hadn’t expected the secret to be exposed later, accidentally shooting himself in the foot.

“Even if Xu Chaomu finds out that Bai Xuan is her biological father, she probably won’t save the Bai Family, let alone forgive Bai Man,” Shen Cexian said.

“That girl’s got a tough heart.”

“After all, the Bai Family has never fulfilled a day’s duty of care, not to mention, there’s only hatred, no love, between Xu Chaomu and Bai Man,” Shen Cexian said.

“Yes, so, for now, we still can’t let Xu Chaomu find out about this,” Zhou Ran said.

Having said that, she leaned into Shen Cexian’s ear and whispered a few words, after which Shen Cexian nodded.

The two whispered for quite a while, no one could hear their murmurs, the hospital room filled only with soft whispers.

Sunlight streamed in from outside the curtains; the afternoon time was especially lazy, with even the leaves drooping their heads, motionless.

…

In the second-floor hospital room, Shen Chi stood in front of the window, smoking.

Several cigarette butts had already been thrown into the ashtray, and the room was enveloped in a haze of smoke.

Although the doctor had advised that he should not smoke during treatment, Shen Chi did not listen to the doctor’s advice.

This was the scene that Wen Zhiyuan walked into: a pile of cigarette ashes on the floor, a heap of butts in the ashtray, and Shen Chi silently standing in front of the window, not uttering a word.

The light stretched Shen Chi’s figure long, and in the backlight, the handsome profile of the man disappeared into the luminance.

“You’ve been standing there for quite a while,” Wen Zhiyuan walked over.

“…”

“The doctor said smoking is forbidden, but you just won’t listen. I want to see if you still want this life of yours,” Wen Zhiyuan continued.

“…” Shen Chi remained silent, his gaze fixed ahead.

“Actually, just smoking is not enough; how about I open a bottle of wine for you, too?” Wen Zhiyuan spoke with indifference.

“…”

Finally, Shen Chi turned his head, his piercing gaze staring at Wen Zhiyuan, he said in a deep voice, “Why the hell are you talking so much? Did I allow you to come in?”

“You reap what you sow. If you keep this up, Xiaobao will have to call someone else daddy.”

“Wen Zhiyuan, I never realized before how much you talk,” Shen Chi scoffed coldly.

Coincidentally or not, at this moment, Shen Chi’s phone rang. He gave Wen Zhiyuan a cold glare before answering the call.

“Hello.”

“Mr. Shen, Miss Xu has taken a car back to Jin City,” said one of Shen Chi’s subordinates.

“I know.”

“Uh… Mr. Shen, Miss Xu met President Nie halfway.”

“President Nie? Which President Nie?” Shen Chi didn’t catch on at the moment.

Meanwhile, Wen Zhiyuan smiled, he understood immediately, Shen Chi was still clueless.

“It’s the President of Feili Group, Nie Chenglang,” the subordinate said cautiously.

Sure enough, a second later, Shen Chi’s expression changed.

His face was already taut, but now it sank, dark clouds gathering, looking like a flood would burst any minute.

Wen Zhiyuan, on the other hand, had a look of enjoyment, silently smiling, his lips curving slightly upward.