The moment the door closed, their clandestine activities were hidden from everyone but the gods.
Thus, Lin Jiashan indulged himself, embracing Chi Lanxiang and kissing her as he moved towards the sofa. This inexplicably disgusted Liu Sandao.
If it weren't for investigating the Soul Spirit Seven's plan, he wouldn't have stayed for another minute.
Watching it on television might have offered some comfort, allowing him to tell himself it was fake; but to personally experience betrayal, the sense of nausea was unprecedented!
"Hahaha, see! This is my prey. Isn't it better than yours?"
Soul Spirit Seven said with a laugh.
Soul Spirit Five fell silent. This wasn't particularly clever; it was just seducing a man, albeit a younger one. To claim this made him superior was a bit of a stretch.
"Don't believe it? Look behind you, and you'll know."
Seven said calmly, noticing a hint of defiance in Five's eyes.
At this moment, the two in the room were deeply affectionate and enjoying themselves.
But just as Lin Jiashan was preparing to make another move, Chi Lanxiang covered his mouth with her hand.
"Wait, I have good news to tell you."
She said, smiling at Lin Jiashan.
"What good news, tell me!"
Lin Jiashan immediately pressed.
Chi Lanxiang didn't rush to answer. She was waiting, waiting for him to grow a little anxious.
One must know how to advance and retreat when controlling a man; otherwise, you lose the rhythm. It was precisely by leveraging this that she, Chi Lanxiang, had the man before her utterly captivated.
To speak plainly of her own qualifications, she couldn't compare to Hao Yumei. She had looks, she had ability, and most importantly, she had a good family background.
The reason she could keep Lin Jiashan firmly in her grasp was his penchant for novelty.
Someone once said: Beautiful people are on a downward path; ugly people are on an upward path.
This meant that no matter how beautiful you were, familiarity breeds indifference, and you become ordinary; no matter how ugly you were, the more you see, the more ordinary you become.
Therefore, the difference in appearance wasn't the true difference.
By understanding the changes in his mindset, you could easily control him.
It's said that men become bad when they have money, and this is one of the truths of this world.
"Hurry up, hurry up, are you going to tell me or not?" Lin Jiashan urged, making a tickling motion.
"Hahaha, I... I..."
Chi Lanxiang smiled and leaned back, gently blocking Lin Jiashan with her arms, playing along with his actions. All of this made Lin Jiashan feel that this woman possessed a naturally intoxicating magic.
This was Chi Lanxiang's skill. She didn't need great power; a few charming gestures were enough.
"Hahaha... Hahaha!"
"Tell me, tell me!"
"Alright, alright, I'll tell you, I'll tell you, isn't it enough if I tell you!"
Chi Lanxiang pushed Lin Jiashan away, turned, and lowered her voice. Lin Jiashan watched her intently.
"I, I'm pregnant!"
As if he hadn't heard clearly, Lin Jiashan leaned closer to her shoulder and asked again, "Hurry up and say it!"
"I'm pregnant, congratulations, you're going to be a father again!"
Lin Jiashan's mind reeled.
He immediately turned away.
Seeing that he was ignoring her, Chi Lanxiang felt a pang of unease.
No matter how sweet their time together was, if this man disavowed responsibility, the consequences could be dire.
Although she was confident she could ensnare him, she wasn't a hundred percent certain she could make him marry her.
Even though he had repeatedly promised during their past encounters that she would get her wish, that day ultimately remained uncertain.
"What, are you going back on your word?"
Chi Lanxiang feigned anger and pushed Lin Jiashan. Only then did Lin Jiashan snap back to reality, saying nervously, "No, no, it's nothing, I didn't..."
He already had a son and a daughter at home, and his wife was virtuous, managing everything perfectly.
Now, with another child, and not knowing how to explain it to his family, he was truly flustered.
"Then say something! What are you going to do about this child, your own flesh and blood?"
Chi Lanxiang deliberately raised her voice, pushing Lin Jiashan's shoulder again with a hint of anger.
"I, let me think, let me think."
Lin Jiashan was somewhat flustered. He picked up the cigarette pack on the table, took out a cigarette, and lit it.
Unlike other women, Chi Lanxiang didn't immediately burst into tears. At such times, a man needed calm. As long as you could endure this oppressive period, the scales of victory would tip in your favor.
Give him time to make a decision, not force him to make one.
But this didn't mean she couldn't use tears. It required the right moment, when his emotional scales had already tilted towards her.
Lin Jiashan had never considered this moment. Perhaps he had occasionally fantasized about it, but only for a fleeting instant.
It was too late to ponder how he had reached this point; he had to devise a way out.
The simplest solution was to have Chi Lanxiang terminate the pregnancy. This would incur the least cost. However, the consequence of doing so would be the definitive end of their relationship.
But at present, he had no intention of leaving her; her every smile and glance lingered in his mind.
Furthermore, if he provoked her, his family would undoubtedly learn of this matter, which was absolutely out of the question.
If Hao Yumei's parents and brothers found out, he would surely face severe repercussions. His current wealth and status would be gone.
This was something Lin Jiashan could never accept.
After some thought, he tentatively suggested in a low voice, "Perhaps we could… not keep this child for now!"
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Chi Lanxiang immediately began to cry loudly.
"Do you know how many years I've been with you... What have I ever asked of you? Now that I finally have a child, you..." Chi Lanxiang sobbed, her voice choked with tears.
"I know, I know... but..."
Lin Jiashan also wanted to pour out his troubles and explain his predicament to her.
"Do you know that if I don't have this child, I'll never be able to have children again? Wuwuwu!"
Chi Lanxiang was not to be outdone and cried out her reasons.
To ask a woman to forgo childbirth forever for his sake was too great a price. Lin Jiashan couldn't help but sigh.
Chi Lanxiang, with tears streaming down her face, knew she couldn't falter now. She had to make him feel guilty so she could firmly hold onto him.
"Will this work?"
Soul Spirit Five watched, completely bewildered, and asked foolishly.
Soul Spirit Seven chuckled coldly. "Just you wait and see!"