Qin Chuan didn't know how he finally left the Yang family, his mind was a complete mess.
Today he had completely fallen into his father-in-law's scheme, capsizing in shallow waters, a perfect reenactment of a forced marriage.
Qin Chuan dared not think about what would happen if his parents came to Dragon City and met Yang Jingye and Chu Xiuying, if both sets of parents directly set a date for him and Yang Zimuo to quickly get engaged and married, would he resist or agree?
If he resisted, it would completely break Yang Zimuo's heart. With Yang Zimuo's temper, she might truly do something like never speak to him again, or even, as she said, marry anyone.
Qin Chuan couldn't bear to think about the consequences of Yang Zimuo marrying just anyone; he feared he would explode with anger on the spot and die young!
But if he agreed, what about Li Ya?
Li Ya's background was already tragic enough. Orphaned, with no parents, he was the only one left in her entire world. Qin Chuan truly couldn't bear to hurt Li Ya any further.
This was almost an unsolvable dilemma!
Sitting in the car, Qin Chuan couldn't help but clutch his hair in despair, letting out a beast-like roar to vent his inner turmoil.
Earlier, in the Yang family villa, Yang Jingye had already agreed with Qin Shuren that the two families would meet in three days. Qin Chuan had very little time left.
Currently, neither Qin Shuren nor Jiang Cuihua knew that both women were pregnant. Qin Chuan dared not say anything, but such a thing was bound to come out eventually.
After much thought, Qin Chuan decided to rush to the capital immediately to see Li Ya.
Deep down, he did want to get married. How many men in the world didn't want to get married, to form a perfect family, a wife, children, and a warm hearth?
In his previous life, Qin Chuan had been a bachelor his entire life, without children, all alone. In this life, he didn't want to repeat the same path.
If either Yang Zimuo or Li Ya were willing to take a step back, it would be perfect.
It was already nightfall. Qin Chuan hadn't even had time for dinner. He drove alone all the way to the capital.
However, on the way, his phone rang. He casually picked it up and saw it was Yang Zimuo calling. He quickly pulled the car over.
"Hello, Xiao Mo, what's wrong?"
Qin Chuan asked in a fawning tone.
"My parents' performance at home today, I had no prior knowledge of it,"
Yang Zimuo stated directly.
"What are you talking about? Of course, I don't suspect you!"
Qin Chuan replied.
"Whether you suspect me or not is your business, but I must explain clearly to you."
"Of course, I learned of their intentions midway, but I didn't stop them."
Yang Zimuo's tone was very cold.
"Qin Chuan, you should know the consequences of your uncle and aunt meeting my parents. If you truly don't want to get married, I will absolutely not force you!"
"From now on, you and I will have no further connection. I will go abroad, to a place you can never find."
"I will also raise the child alone..."
"Yang Zimuo, how dare you!!"
Before Yang Zimuo could finish speaking, Qin Chuan suddenly roared into the phone, the first time he had ever yelled at Teacher Yang, his expression terrifying.
"You dare to yell at me? You think I don't dare?!"
Yang Zimuo also raised her voice.
Qin Chuan's previously aggressive posture immediately deflated like a leaky balloon.
"Xiao Mo, my good wife, my good baby!"
"I was wrong just now. I'm just worried about you and our child!"
"Honestly, I really want to get married, really! I swear on the eighteen generations of my ancestors, anyone who doesn't want to get married is a bastard!"
Qin Chuan said obsequiously, showering her with praise.
"But you know my current situation very well. I really can't abandon Li Ya!"
"I couldn't let go of Li Ya before, let alone now that Li Ya is also pregnant."
"Xiao Mo, you wouldn't want to find out that the man you like is actually a treacherous, heartless scoundrel, would you? A modern Chen Shimei!"
Yang Zimuo raised her voice on the phone: "Don't mention that woman's name to me!"
Qin Chuan wore a bitter expression. After a long silence, when Yang Zimuo's emotions had stabilized somewhat, he slowly said, "Baby, I can understand how you feel, but Li Ya is definitely a hurdle that neither of us can get around."
"If... I'm saying IF, Li Ya is willing to take a step back, can you accept her?"
After Qin Chuan uttered his last sentence, his heart pounded wildly, so loud it could be heard throughout the car.
Yang family villa, second-floor bedroom.
After Qin Chuan's words, Yang Zimuo suddenly sat up from the bed. Her exquisite, picturesque face was filled with surprise.
"Qin Chuan, you... what do you mean by that?"
As smart as Yang Zimuo was, her mind had stalled at this moment, and she couldn't fathom Qin Chuan's intentions.
"I mean, if Li Ya is no longer competing with you, and is willing to be the second wife, can you tolerate her in the future?"
Qin Chuan's voice was cautious.
Yang Zimuo felt struck by lightning. Her delicate face displayed an array of expressions: shock, anger, gritted teeth... virtually all negative human emotions played out on her face in a short period.
She truly hadn't expected that scoundrel to say something like that.
There's a saying that extreme anger leads to calmness; Yang Zimuo was experiencing that now.
If that scoundrel were in front of her, she truly wouldn't be able to control her inner rage and would take a knife to that shameless scoundrel.
"I've already left the city and am on my way to the capital."
Just then, Qin Chuan's voice came again.
Yang Zimuo's heart trembled. Going to the capital at this time, the meaning was self-evident.
"Qin, I'll just find someone to marry tomorrow and make you regret it for the rest of your life!"
Yang Zimuo could no longer contain her inner fury and directly hung up the phone.
Hot tears streamed down her smooth face. She didn't understand why she had fallen for such a fickle,臭男人 (stinky man).
What bad karma had she accumulated in her past life? With so many outstanding young talents, why did she choose such a scumbag?!
Even now, he still couldn't let go of that woman named Li.
In the Mercedes, Qin Chuan listened to the "beep beep beep" of the dead line in his phone. He was also drenched in sweat, as if he had just been pulled out of water.
No one knew how much courage it took for him to say those words to Yang Zimuo.
If this matter had a single mishap, the consequences would be devastating.
But he was now cornered, with no other options.
If he had to choose Yang Zimuo and abandon Li Ya completely, he truly couldn't do it.
After a long, long time, Qin Chuan finally regained some of his spirit. He thought for a moment, picked up his phone, and called his parents.
"Hello, Dad, are you with Mom?"
Qin Chuan asked.
"Yes, we are. Mom and I are both off work and are on our way home."
Qin Shuren replied, then cautiously asked:
"Xiao Chuan, are you still at Xiao Mo's house?"
"No, I'm on my way too,"
Qin Chuan answered.
"Xiao Chuan, I want to ask you, what is your current situation with Li Ya?"
Mother Jiang Cuihua's voice suddenly came through, likely on speakerphone.
"Although we know you have to choose between Teacher Yang and Li Ya, I just heard your dad say you were with Teacher Yang, and Teacher Yang's parents even called to ask us to meet them. My heart... I really can't calm down."
"That girl Li Ya is truly pitiful. Our old Qin family has wronged her... sob sob!!"
As Jiang Cuihua spoke, she suddenly began to cry. In her heart, she had long treated Li Ya as her own daughter.
They had spent the most time together, and Li Ya's filial and sensible character had long moved the old couple.
Listening to his mother's cries on the phone, Qin Chuan's heart also felt extremely heavy.
"Mom, don't cry. In fact, Li Ya and I have always been in contact."
Qin Chuan hesitated for a long time before deciding to tell his parents the truth.
"Also, I have something to tell you. Tell Dad to pull the car over to the side of the road and stop driving!"
"Your dad has already stopped the car!"
Jiang Cuihua said.
Qin Chuan felt relieved, then slowly said, "Dad, Mom, actually... whether it's Teacher Yang or Li Ya, they are both pregnant with my child!"