Author: Jiang Xiaoya
Translator: LazyButAmbitious
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"Nothing else in particular," Shi Xiaonian replied.
"Miss Shi, you should've been pregnant at that time, no?" Feng De inquired, lifting a corner of his wrinkled brow.
"No, I have never once been pregnant."
Feng De studied the data on the flat-screen display for a while. There weren't any spikes or ripples that would indicate a dishonest answer. His glabella scrunched in confusion.
After a short pause, he spoke, "Impossible. Based on our investigations, you were homebound three years ago, only coming out when absolutely necessary. People who have seen you during those rare outings share similar reports of you wearing loose-fitting clothes. If you weren't pregnant, why go through the trouble of shutting yourself inside for an entire year?"
"That's because I spent the entire time drawing comics; I like to work from home when I draw. As for loose clothes, I just find them more comfortable. Is that strange?"
Shi Xiaonian was inwardly exasperated. Did they act based on only these few pieces of evidence?
"What about New Year's Day three years ago? Where was Miss Shi?"
"New Year's Day? I was most likely back in my hometown to celebrate. I do that each year."
"No, you were at our young master's that night," Feng De said, "You went into his room and took the initiative to sleep with him."
If it wasn't for Feng De's wrinkled and serious face, Shi Xiaonian would've thought he was joking.
"No, I didn't! A rough and violent man like him...why would I take the initiative to climb into his bed?!" Shi Xiaonian bubbled over in anger while glaring daggers— no, lasers at Feng De.
Gong Ou.
Now, just hearing that name made her feel sick as if she had swallowed a fly that dabbled in sh*t beforehand.
The memories of her body being plucked and plundered inch by inch in the steaming hall replayed in her mind.
Bang~
A man seated lazily in a white rattan chair outside the window on the balcony slammed his wine glass heavily onto the table. His face darkened upon listening to the conversation happening inside the room.
He felt repulsed.
{This woman is so disgusting— cunningly pretentious!}
"Mr. Gong," a woman spoke up at that moment, "She only wanted to get your attention so don't take it to heart."
The woman, who was standing behind Gong Ou, was wearing thin, almost transparent pyjamas and was pressing a pair of e-cups against his back. Seeing him so angry, she quickly jumped on the opportunity to appease him.
"She'll be exposed sooner or later," Gong Ou harumphed with an icy expression.
She would be dreaming if she thought such sly tactics could work on him. He stuck to his impression of her being a devious woman.
Meanwhile, in the room, housekeeper Feng De furrowed his brows before speaking hoarsely, "Miss Shi, be aware that we have checked you thoroughly."
"You are only an adopted daughter of the Shi family. You have a sister who is one year younger than you and she is biologically connected to the Shi family. Now older, when compared to your sister, there is a big difference. Based on achievements, you are only a third-rate cartoonist while she is a popular first-line actress in the country. She is also the prospective first lady of the Mu family, a powerhouse of the cosmetics industry."
Shi Xiaonian bit into her lower lip and grasped tightly onto the chair's armrest. What were they trying to say by revealing this portion of her background?
"We requested the services of a renowned psychologist to analyze your situation. Based on the information gathered, it was concluded that the long-term inferiority complex and jealousy you bottled up fueled the actions you took that day," Feng De continued, "On New Year's Day three years ago, you designed a scheme to slip into the young master's bed in order to become his woman and achieve a higher social status. However, after sleeping with the young master, you were rejected and ignored. You thought you suffered a loss but later found out about your pregnancy. Afraid that the young master might catch wind and force you to abort, you secretly gave birth, quietly lurking for the opportunity to use the child as your gateway to future happiness, right?"
Feng De silently studied her expression after he had spoken.
{Long-term inferiority complex and jealousy…?}
Shi Xiaonian tasted an explosion of bitterness in her mouth, preventing her from speaking a single word.
Renowned psychologist? How funny. Did he know her? Why would he make such a long-shot conclusion like this?