The thorny question struck Shi Ran right in the heart.
She lowered her head, shaking her little head with great hesitation, "Actually, I haven't thought it through clearly."
Yes.
From the moment she found out she was pregnant, she had no intention of telling Tang Si, but she hadn't expected Tang Si to find out in the end.
As for whether the child would stay or go, she couldn't make up her mind.
"I don't know, let's take it one step at a time."
Shi Ran placed her hand on her abdomen, a smile blooming on her face, "No matter if their father wants them or not, I will do my best to raise them."
She was the mother of the children, and it was her responsibility and obligation to raise them.
Moreover, triplets were the greatest blessing bestowed upon her by heaven.
"What are you thinking about?" Shen Liannuo leaned back in the companion chair, resting her elbow on the armrest and propping her chin. "These are triplets. Even if Tang Si's mother dislikes you, she'll be so happy knowing you have triplets that her mouth will stretch all the way behind her ears."
The conversation had naturally led to this point, but as soon as Shi Ran heard it, the smile on her face instantly vanished, replaced by a cloud of worry.
Shen Liannuo's words had pierced her heart.
Her greatest fear was that Zhao Wuyan and the Tang family would find out.
"Don't worry, with Ah Ye and me here, no one will bully you again." Meng Jingwei said with some helplessness, "You always try to carry everything alone. You say I don't treat you as a friend, but do you treat us as friends?"
Her tone was a little stern, "I heard about you and your brother's affairs, why didn't you tell me? And before, when Zhao Wuyan threatened you, why didn't you tell us?"
Meng Jingwei was also furious when she found out about these things later, not understanding why Shi Ran had kept them from her.
"I..."
Shi Ran bit her lip and lowered her head, "I know you and President Qing treat me very well, and I am very grateful. But... Sister Wei, I can't let you protect me forever. Besides, you don't owe me anything. You are so good to me, and I have no way to repay you."
Receiving help from others was naturally good.
But there was a saying, 'One should not accept favors without merit.'
Shi Ran especially did not want Meng Jingwei and Qing Mu Ye to feel guilty because she was disfigured, which was why they were willing to help her.
Zhao Wuyan's family was wealthy and held a certain economic status in Lancheng. If they were to become enemies, Qing Mu Ye and Meng Jingwei would need to expend immeasurable amounts of money and manpower.
And for all of this, Shi Ran had no way to repay, and would never be able to in her lifetime.
"Oh, Meng Jingwei, why are you being so fierce with Shi Ran?" Shen Liannuo glared at Meng Jingwei, trying to persuade her, "She just doesn't want to trouble you. Besides, if it were me, I wouldn't feel comfortable accepting such a great favor."
Shi Ran lowered her head and said nothing more.
Seeing her dejected expression, Meng Jingwei straightened up and took her hand, "I'm sorry, my tone was not good. But I am really worried about you. Do you know what would have happened if they hadn't arrived in time that day?"
"I know," Shi Ran's voice was a little choked.
"Knowing that, you still dared to take such a risk!"
"I... I contacted you, but your phone was turned off at the time." Shi Ran's eyes reddened. "I went to Zhuo Rui Technology to find President Qing, and then I encountered Tang Si. At that time, we still had unresolved conflicts, and he deliberately made things difficult for me, driving me out of Zhuo Rui Technology."
"Tang Si, that idiot!" Meng Jingwei's temples throbbed with anger. "And you still easily forgive him? Aren't you foolish?"
"Sister Wei, I..."
Shi Ran turned her head to look at Meng Jingwei, her eyes reddening, and she choked back her words.
Seeing this, Meng Jingwei moved closer and gave her a warm hug, "It's okay, it's okay. We'll be here from now on. Even without Tang Si, you have me and Ah Ye."