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Lu Qin didn’t have the slightest guilt. Apart from Pei Rong, he hadn’t slept with anyone else. Even when he got drunk at the estate that day, he only dreamt of Pei Rong feeding him wine.
Yes, feeding wine. He couldn’t even make it to bed in his dreams.
This child could not possibly be his unless Pei Rong could conceive.
Lu Qin glanced at his secretary.
The secretary shrugged. He thought the child’s real father was Pei Rong, while Lu Qin believed the child should have the blood of the Lu family.
A person could only have one biological father.
When conflicting with your superior’s opinion, you must learn to remain silent.
Secretary Gao hesitated for a moment but couldn’t help presenting the opposing viewpoint: “President Lu, the package is... sent by Mr. Pei.”
What?!
Lu Qin’s gaze towards the child in the box suddenly changed.
Just now, he had jumped to conclusions upon seeing the eyebrows, but now upon closer inspection, he gradually saw a shadow resembling Pei Rong on the child’s face.
Thud—his nerves were heavily struck. Lu Qin licked his dry lips.
It felt as if he had been injected with a large dose of adrenaline, his heart beating too fast, causing panic. He didn’t know if this was a life-saving medicine or a scythe robbing him of his sanity.
Seeming to notice his scrutinizing gaze, Pei Dundun moved slightly, revealing the letter behind him that had been blocked from view.
Trembling, Lu Qin picked it up, unfolded it, and froze when he saw the line of text on it, his eyes tightening.
<Guide to Raising a Child>
1. He has to drink milk according to the prescribed amount every day.
2. Strictly prevent him from picking up grass to eat anytime, anywhere.
3. He likes big bones with meat on them. When you’re busy, give him one to gnaw on by himself.
4. He’s afraid of injections, so please be careful when vaccinating him.
5. He raised a nest of mice a few days ago. If there are any fever symptoms, please inform the doctor immediately of this.
...
[I gave birth to him, but he’s your old Lu family’s blood. Take care of him yourself.]
...
I gave birth.
I gave birth.
How did he give birth?
Lu Qin felt a sharp pain in his heart, too overwhelmed to ponder how Pei Rong could have given birth. All he knew was that Pei Rong was carrying his child, and then he ran away!
Did he endure the pregnancy alone for nine months and then return the child because he encountered difficulties?
He used to think it was his fault, so he wanted to give Pei Rong time and not hold on too tightly. But what did he see now?
He wouldn’t even accept a little help?
If Pei Rong said he was pregnant, would Lu Qin still dare to force him to do anything?
Suddenly, he remembered Pei Rong vomiting continuously when he took the boat to the island, and remembered his swollen legs...
Idiot!
Lu Qin cursed himself. He was the stupidest person in the world, blinded by desire, always led by Pei Rong to make the dumbest decisions!
Lu Qin squatted by the box, staring at the three words “I gave birth”, almost burning a hole in the paper, then turned his gaze to Secretary Gao.
Under the pressure of “silencing witnesses” and shaking worldview, Secretary Gao assured, “I will ensure confidentiality.”
Lu Qin withdrew his gaze, then looked at the <Guide to Raising a Child>. Looking at it, a fire rose in his heart.
This cute little baby, left here with just a few words?
Simpler than a dog-raising guide!
Just because it’s his son, did that mean he could raise it casually?
Lu Qin looked at the tender little child. Well, he couldn’t jump to conclusions so hastily.
Pei Dundun rolled over, and this time, Lu Qin saw the large bandage on the other side of his forehead, instantly tightening his heart.
“Injured?”
He shifted his gaze away from the face that resembled Pei Rong’s, and belatedly noticed the other details.
The jacket with haphazardly sewn patches, the milk bottle with a rough surface from wear and tear, and a delivery box picked up from who knows where... and he’s injured, too.
All evidence suggested that Pei Rong had endured some difficult years with the child.
Like female animals in the wild who raised their offspring alone. Often, as one summer passed, the cubs grew plump while the mother became thin.
And President Lu was just like the scum alpha male who fiercely competed for mates in the early stages but later didn’t participate in raising the offspring.
Lu Qin’s voice was strained. “Sent by Pei Rong? Did you see him?”
Had he lost weight? Was he very weak?
Secretary Gao: “He left the box in the elevator and then called me to pick it up.”
Seeing President Lu’s resentful expression, he added, “Mr. Pei sounded quite relaxed.”
Lu Qin: “Immediately check the surveillance and track it.”
“Yes.” Secretary Gao agreed and gave orders methodically.
Under Orange’s vigilant gaze, Lu Qin carefully carried Pei Ge out.
For the first time in his life, Lu Qin, who had strong hands-on abilities, couldn’t help but hold his breath as he carried his son into the rest area, as if transporting some rare treasure.
Orange followed, jumping onto the big bed and finding a spot to nestle near Pei Ge’s feet.
Lu Qin didn’t drive him away but instead muttered to himself while looking at the child, “Secretary Gao, what do you think his return means?”
The small one was here. What about the big one?
Such a well-behaved child. Was Pei Rong willing to let go? In TV dramas, wasn’t there always a fierce battle for custody?
This went against Lu Qin’s understanding.
Secretary Gao didn’t dare to jump to conclusions and said, “Actually, Mr. Pei bought a large amount of Lu Energy’s stock recently.”
He tried to flatter, “Perhaps he wants to show goodwill to President Lu.”
“Stocks?” Lu Qin’s heart sank. He quickly lowered his voice, afraid of waking his son. “When did he buy them?”
Secretary Gao: “Um, on the first day of the stock price drop.”
Lu Qin fell silent. It was the first time Pei Rong supported him in his work, and he messed it up himself. “I’ll settle accounts with you later. How much did he lose?”
Secretary Gao: “Several hundred thousand, and it hasn’t been redeemed yet.”
He bought quite a lot.
Lu Qin couldn’t see through it, “Do you think he’s really trying to show goodwill?”
Secretary Gao cautiously replied, “Possibly.”
Lu Qin sneered, “Hmph, do you think he spent all his money, got stuck with stocks, couldn’t afford to raise his son, so he thought of sending him back?”
If it weren’t for this, wouldn’t he even make a sound?
Eavesdropping Pei Rong: “...”
Don’t speculate maliciously, OK?
Lu Qin looked at the little child’s rosy cheeks as he slept and said coldly, “You only care about my money when you’re broke, how convenient.”
“I can only give him and his son 9% of the shares each, don’t even think about anything else.”
Secretary Gao: ?
