Chapter 486: Chapter 486 Swapping the Prince for a Cat

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

The typical salary for a local nanny ranges between 8,000 and 10,000 yuan.

Zhao Liang and Su Wen, determined to have the nanny fully dedicate herself to their child’s care, tripled her offered rate.

They even locked in a one-year contract with her.

Factoring in additional benefits, the “golden-medal nanny” stood to earn a hefty sum of 500,000 yuan upon completion of the contract.

“That’s a significant amount of money for her,” Chen Yu acknowledged.

“If she told you she was sick and contagious, you definitely wouldn’t have hired her. No amount of money justifies the risk.”

“Not only did you offer a generous salary, but you also accommodated her every request,” Chen Yu continued.

“You were a model employer—compliant and well-off. A rare find for any nanny.”

Su Wen’s sobs intensified.

“She risked my baby’s health for a few hundred thousand yuan?!” Zhao Liang roared, his voice laced with fury. “This is unforgivable!”

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Clutching the baby close, he consoled Su Wen, “Honey, don’t cry. Things will be alright. We’ll call an ambulance, and the doctors will cure our baby.”

Su Wen, overwhelmed with emotion, could barely function.

As Zhao Liang attempted to comfort her and reach for his phone, he paused for a moment.

“Dr. Chen, thank you for prompting us to call emergency services and the police,” he said with newfound resolve. “When the police arrive, I’ll get to the bottom of this! This vicious woman will pay the price, and she’ll rot in jail!”

“While I understand your anger,” Chen Yu interjected, “sending her to jail isn’t the best course of action.”

“How can you say that?!” Zhao Liang exploded.

“She nearly killed my child! Not only am I calling the police, but I’m also suing the childcare company! They must be held accountable for recommending such an unfit nanny!”

Fueled by anger, Zhao Liang vowed to unleash his family’s legal team on the company.

Their wealth afforded them the resources to pursue a lengthy and complex lawsuit, ensuring both the nanny and the company faced the consequences.

“The booming childcare industry has attracted a lot of unprofessional and unreliable individuals,” a user commented.

“There are far too many unscrupulous nannies and companies out there. I fully support your lawsuit!”

“This poor child. I pray the illness doesn’t cause lasting brain damage. The potential repercussions are terrifying.”

“They thought they were paying for convenience and peace of mind,” someone else chimed in. “Never thought it would turn into a nightmare.”

“Lawsuit? Why not handle it another way?” a different user suggested cryptically.

“The nanny just sees the child as a paycheck,” another user remarked coldly. “Just another source of income.”

“We can’t let this monster get away with this!”

“Jail time and financial ruin; that’s the least she deserves!”

The chat buzzed with outrage, parents empathizing with Zhao Liang and Su Wen’s plight.

Even those without children felt a surge of anger.

After all, who knew if they might encounter a similar situation one day?

A sudden, chilling statement from Chen Yu sent a shockwave through the audience. “You’re not the father of the child,” he declared, his gaze fixed on Zhao Liang.

The chat erupted in confusion.

A moment ago, everyone sympathized with the couple.

Now, Chen Yu’s words cast doubt on their entire situation.

It was clear how much Zhao Liang cared for the child, yet Chen Yu claimed otherwise.

If Zhao Liang wasn’t the father, then who was?

In a heartbeat, countless eyes darted towards Su Wen, who sat tearfully at the computer, her head bowed low.

The revelation left Zhao Liang speechless, a look of utter disbelief contorting his features. “Honey… the child isn’t mine…?” he stammered.

Su Wen, even more bewildered than Zhao Liang, momentarily forgot about their child’s illness.

“Dr. Chen, what arc you talking about?! I’ve never been unfaithful! This child is mine and my husband’s!” she cried out, desperately trying to defend her innocence.

“There’s no need to be so upset,” Chen Yu soothed the couple. “When I said the child wasn’t yours, I wasn’t implying infidelity.”

“This situation is a classic case of ‘swapping the prince for a cat.’”

He explained the hospital protocol for identifying newborns with bracelets.

“These bracelets confirm a child’s identity and prevent mix-ups. Someone deliberately switched your child’s bracelet.”

“Someone else’s child now wears your child’s bracelet.”

“While your family isn’t obscenely wealthy, your combined assets likely exceed a billion yuan. That’s an unimaginable fortune for most people.”

Chen Yu then took an unexpected turn. “Did the nanny have a heated argument with her daughter-in-law at the maternity hospital?”

“Yes,” Zhao Liang recalled after a moment’s thought. “They were arguing fiercely, almost coming to blows.”

“Most maternity ward disputes center around childcare,” Chen Yu explained. “This situation is no different.”

“The nanny’s grandson was born in the same hospital as your child, just two days apart,” he continued.

“Her daughter-in-law was upset that the nanny prioritized caring for another child.”

“She accused the nanny of being greedy for money, neglecting their potentially only grandchild for a higher salary. ‘Money can always be earned; there’s only one grandson,’ she argued.”

“Typically, a mother-in-law would prioritize her daughter-in-law and grandchild. However, the Zhao family’s generous offer proved too tempting for the nanny, leading to several arguments between her and her daughter-in-law.”

Pregnant women are emotionally vulnerable and prone to outbursts.

This public argument likely stemmed from two factors.

The daughter-in-law’s frustration with the nanny’s money-driven priorities and her perception of her husband siding with his mother.

“The nanny’s son,” Chen Yu sneered, “is both a mama’s boy and a cheater.”

“He had an affair with a hospital nurse while his wife was pregnant.”

“This nurse, unfortunately, worked at the same hospital,” Chen Yu revealed.

“Imagine her shock—the man who swore his undying love yesterday is now a married man, soon to be a father.”

“The enraged nurse opted for a different kind of revenge.”

“Now,” Chen Yu paused dramatically, “do you understand the meaning of ‘swapping the prince for a cat’?”

Zhao Liang and Su Wen exchanged glances, bewilderment giving way to a dawning realization before exploding into joyous relief..