The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot

Chapter 123: Chapter 123 Pearl Gestating in Secret

After returning to the Imperial Capital, Zhong Niangyao didn’t delay and went straight back to the Zhong Family residence.

Even though she felt little sense of belonging to the Zhong Family, with Old Sir and Old Madam Zhong around, she felt somewhat better. However, she was considering whether she should move out and live on her own.

She thought she’d be more comfortable living by herself. But, she felt if she brought it up, Old Sir and Old Madam Zhong would definitely not agree. So, this was a matter that required long-term consideration.

Upon her return to the Zhong Family home, finding that Old Master Zhong and Old Madam Zhong were not in, Zhong Niangyao went straight to her room to rest.

However, she had barely gone upstairs when she encountered Zhong Mengfan.

Seeing the pink aura entwined with wisps of dark energy around Meng Fan, a faint dark glint flashed in Nianyao’s eyes.

Previously, she had vaguely mentioned to the Old Madam the possibility that Meng Fan might run into rotten peach blossom luck. She wasn’t sure whether Old Madam Zhong didn’t understand or if Meng Fan hadn’t been persuaded, but the bad peach blossom luck seemed not only to persist but even to grow worse. And—

Nianyao’s gaze couldn’t help but fall on Meng Fan’s lower abdomen, her eyes twinkling with obscure and dark light as she bit her lip, saying nothing.

“Zhong Niangyao, what craziness is this?”

Seeing Nianyao’s gaze fixed on her lower abdomen, Meng Fan felt a flicker of guilt, “Staring at me like that, what exactly are you trying to do?”

“It’s just a glance, why are you reacting so strongly?” Nianyao retracted her gaze, speaking meaningfully, “Or is it that you have some shameful secret that you fear I’ll discover by looking?”

“I don’t know what nonsense you’re spouting.” Meng Fan glared fiercely at Nianyao, “A proper young lady, who used to chase after the Lai family’s illegitimate child. Now, you’re wilding out, truly without parents’ discipline, you become wild!”

Originally, Nianyao didn’t plan to entangle with Meng Fan. But after hearing Meng Fan’s words, she stopped her intended departure, fixing her deep gaze on Meng Fan. Those profound eyes seemed able to pierce through all of Meng Fan’s secrets.

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Under that gaze, Meng Fan felt especially guilty for some reason. She took a deep breath, was about to say something, but then saw Nianyao approaching her.

Watching Nianyao close in, Meng Fan felt a surge of fear in her heart. She kept backing away until she was up against the wall with nowhere to retreat, and only then did she stop.

Then, she saw Nianyao’s raised right hand, and she startled, blurting out, “Zhong Niangyao, I’m telling you, if you dare to hit me, my parents won’t let you off the hook.”

If it were an ordinary situation, she would have pushed Nianyao away and left. But today, for some reason, she couldn’t muster the will to flee.

She vaguely regretted that she had mentioned Nianyao’s parents just now.

Nianyao’s hand came down, but it didn’t land on Meng Fan’s face; rather, it rested on Meng Fan’s lower abdomen.

Meng Fan’s eyes widened in shock, looking at Nianyao with unmistakable fear. Her lips trembled without forming any words. In fact, she now wished Nianyao would just slap her.

Nianyao’s hand, resting on Meng Fan’s lower abdomen, her mouth curved into a smile, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes, her words were chilling, “Meng Fan, you shouldn’t have mentioned my parents. Even if I lack their upbringing, I’m not like you, pregnant before marriage! With such a comparison, they should be quite pleased with me now!”

“As for you, I wonder what your parents will think when they find out they’re about to be grandparents. Will they be happy? Or angry?”

With each sentence, the color drained from Meng Fan’s face, and if the wall hadn’t been behind her, she might have fallen to the ground.

But even so, she stubbornly spoke up, “Zhong Niangyao, you’re talking nonsense! If you keep spouting nonsense, I’ll tear your mouth right now.”

“Whether I’m talking nonsense or not, you know very well yourself,” Nianyao shrugged indifferently, continuing to speak, “The truth speaks louder than words. Whether you are pregnant can’t be faked.”

Panic filled Meng Fan’s eyes as she pushed Nianyao away, “Lunatic, I have no idea what you’re saying.”

After saying this, she quickly walked forward, intending to leave.

But after just a few steps, as if she thought of something, she turned her head, staring at Nianyao with a vicious look, “Zhong Niangyao, I warn you, if you dare to spread rumors, I won’t let you off.”

After saying this, she left in a hurry, as if something was chasing her.

As for Meng Fan’s threats, Nianyao merely laughed it off; she too turned around and headed for her room.

Back in her room, Nianyao began to calculate with her fingers.

When she opened her eyes again, she couldn’t help but frown.

She hadn’t spoken nonsense just now; Meng Fan was indeed pregnant. Although it was early days, going to a hospital would confirm it.

Unexpectedly, such a thing had happened within the mere ten days she had been away. To be precise, Meng Fan had already gotten together with that man before she had left.

But she really hadn’t expected Meng Fan to be so daring as to have conceived in secrecy. This would definitely cause a huge commotion in the Zhong Family, and what was most important was—

Meng Fan’s child really had to be born now.

It seemed this matter should be reported to Old Sir and Old Madam Zhong sooner rather than later. The longer it dragged on, the bigger the scandal would become.

As for Meng Fan’s threats, Nianyao didn’t take them to heart, let alone feel any fear.

Even if Meng Fan sought revenge, Nianyao wasn’t worried. Besides, she had already confronted Meng Fan directly today. Even if she did nothing, Meng Fan wouldn’t feel at ease and would definitely create some trouble.

Most importantly, Old Sir and Old Madam Zhong truly cared for her. Although she didn’t feel much attachment to the Zhong Family, she didn’t wish for them to be embroiled in scandal, as in the end, it would be Old Sir and Old Madam who would be worried.