Chapter 280: Chapter 270: Zhan Qipei Rushes to the Ward
“Brother, Qiao Jing can’t be discharged yet; the doctor said she must stay in the hospital for observation for two
or three days.”
When Zhan Nanging said this, she felt a bit apprehensive; it was her first tgoing against her brother.
But the doctor said that Qiao Jing’s condition required hospital observation, and she could only be discharged
after confirming everything was alright.
Disturbance of the fetal aura could be serious or minor, but what if something else happened later?
After hearing Zhan Nanging’s words, Zhan Qipei furrowed his long, misty eyebrows, feeling somewhat
suspicious.
“Wasn't it said that she just needed a few days of rest? Why does she need to stay in the hospital for two more
days?”
If the doctor said she needed hospital observation, then Qiao Jing’s condition might be worse than what she was
saying.
Zhan Nanging stealthily glanced at Qiao Jing’s belly and didn’t explain further, afraid that the more she talked,
the more likely she'd reveal the truth.
Zhan Qipei also noticed the stealthy glance Zhan Nanging had cast and followed her gaze towards Qiao Jing’s
belly.
Her belly? What about it?
Could it be—
A sense of alarm instantly surged in Qiao Jing’s heart. Zhan Nanging must not speak, or else she might not be
able to keep the secret from Zhan Qipei.
No! Her pregnancy absolutely couldn't be revealed to him! Otherwise, it would be difficult for her to sever ties
with the Zhan Family later.
At this moment, none of the three spoke, maintaining a somewhat eerie silence.
Zhan Qipei’s gaze remained on her belly; why was he staring at her belly? Could it be that he was becoming
suspicious?
But she felt she was doing a good job of concealing the truth—when she intended to deceive someone, it was
hard for others to see through it.
The tense atmosphere lingered between the three of them, and Zhan Nanging, not knowing where to rest her
eyes, eventually opted to look down at the floor.
Could her brother figure it out?
Zhan Nanging hoped her brother would guess the truth because then she could easily becthe aunt of the
three children.
But she had just promised Qiao Jing not to tell her brother, and if Xinrou found out about it, she would surely be
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Zhan Nanging started to feel conflicted.
It was Zhan Qipei who first broke the silence, his gaze still fixed on Qiao Jing’s belly.
“Could it be your stomach is feeling unwell again? Did you drink something cold behind my back?”
Qiao Jing’s expression revealed a flash of surprise, which disappeared as swiftly as it came, and she quickly
returned to her usual demeanor.
She hadn’t expected Zhan Qipei to still be preoccupied with her stomach issues, thinking that was why she was
feeling unwell.
However, this was actually good for her; at least she could use this as an excuse to keep deceiving Zhan Qipei.
Qiao Jing simply agreed.
“Hmm.”
Zhan Nanging, who was next to her, lifted her head in disbelief; this was the first tshe thought her brother
was so foolish.
She had always considered her brother the smartest and most capable man in the world, with the craftiest
methods.
After all, Zhan Qipei’s reputation was not only famous in the capital but also listed internationally. Her brother
was decisive and shrewd in business, with intelligence beyond what most people could imagine. So why was he
acting foolishly this time?
She had hinted so clearly just a moment ago, yet her brother really thought the issue was Qiao Jing’s stomach?
Could there really be such a foolish man in the world?
Zhan Nanging was almost frantic with worry for Zhan Qipei, wanting to tell the truth but unable to do so.
Just as she planned to give her brother a meaningful look and hint again, she noticed that his eyes were solely
on Qiao Jing, not glancing at her at all.
Forget it, since he won't even glance at her, she couldn't be bothered to explain; in the end, it was an issue
between the couple.
Besides, she had promised Qiao Jing not to disclose the matter, so what cnext would be up to her brother's
fate.
“I've emphasized to you not to drink anything cold.”
Zhan Qipei’s tone was filled with concern, tinged with a bit of displeasure. He would also get angry if she didn’t
take good care of her body.
Qiao Jing, somewhat fatigued, rubbed her temples and dropped a sentence.
“It won't happen again. I'm not feeling well, I'm going to rest.”
She feared that if she faced Zhan Qipei for a longer time, he would detect something amiss, so she made an
excuse to go and rest.
Zhan Qipei hurriedly stepped forward to steady Qiao Jing, looking at her with eyes that treasured her like a
precious gem, stubbornly escorting her to the bedside.
After tucking Qiao Jing in, he lightened his footsteps and, along with Zhan Nanqing, left the hospital room.
Seeing that her brother had come, Zhan Nanging felt there was no need for her to stay.
“Brother, since you're here, I'll go back first.”
Actually, she was more afraid that if she stayed any longer, her clumsy acting would give away her lie to her
brother.
Zhan Qipei called out to Zhan Nanqing, his dark eyes full of suspicion, closely observing her facial expressions.
“Wait, did Qiao Jing really faint because her stomach was upset?”
Qiao Jing had always been in good health. Even though she had minor stomach issues, she hadn't been severe
enough to be hospitalized before.
Previously, a bit of medication and rest would have sufficed to make her recover. So why was she admitted to the
hospital this time?
Moreover, the incident had happened after his mother and sister went to the apartment while he was not at
home. What exactly had happened between his mother and Qiao Jing?
Could it be that their visit to the apartment and Qiao Jing’s hospitalization were completely unrelated events?
Zhan Nanging, feeling somewhat guilty, blinked several times and diverted her gaze elsewhere.
Only she knew how panicked she was at that moment; why was her brother looking at her as if he were
interrogating a suspect?
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“I... don’t know. When | went to her place, she fainted the moment she opened the door.”
Heavens! Why did she mess up at such a critical moment? So nervous she was stuttering! Her brother couldn't
possibly notice, could he?
Zhan Qipei once again looked at Zhan Nanging with a scrutinizing gaze, silent for a moment, as if giving her a
chance to tell the truth.
Zhan Nanging clenched her own hands nervously in her heart, silently praying, please don’t notice, please don’t
notice...
When she saw Zhan Qipei take something out of his pocket, Zhan Nanging’s eyes immediately widened with
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Those were Mom's pearl earrings!
This morning when Mom left, she had deliberately put them on to show off to her, so how did they end up in her
brother's hands?
Zhan Qipei watched Zhan Nanging’s reaction, his eyes narrowing slightly, his tone involuntarily turning cold.
“I'm asking you one last time, does this have anything to do with you and Mom?”
Although it was a question, Zhan Qipei spoke in a declarative tone that inexplicably sent a chill down one’s
spine.
When Zhan Nanging heard her brother's cold tone again, she got goosebumps and, with a hardened scalp,
uttered two words.
“No.”
Zhan Qipei’s gaze lingered on Zhan Nanqing, disbelieving her words.
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After speaking, Zhan Nanging didn’t feel any relief, as Zhan Qipei’s face was as cold as a chilling wind, the
angles of his profile were taut.