Reborn in the 1970s — Married a Proud Rough Man

Chapter 112: Chapter 52: Jie Jingchen, I Have a Feeling You’re Going to Capsize in a Gutter

Jie Jingjue froze for a moment before letting out a sigh of relief. So, Fourth Brother understood. He got it. But his reaction was far too calm. His sister-in-law had betrayed him, secretly getting pregnant, yet Fourth Brother was completely composed. ’No man could possibly be magnanimous enough to forgive his wife for something like that.’

”Fourth Brother,” Jie Jingjue said, looking at him sympathetically. ”Fourth Brother, what are you going to do?”

Jie Jingchen ignored him and turned to leave, but Jie Jingjue stopped him, grabbing his shoulder tightly. ”Let go.”

”Fourth Brother, she betrayed you, and she even...”

”Shut up.” Jie Jingchen cut him off, reminding him sharply, ”Have you forgotten my warning?”

”Fourth Brother,” Jie Jingjue said indignantly, incensed on Jie Jingchen’s behalf.

”Jie Jingjue, it’s best you stay out of this. Otherwise... you know the consequences.” Jie Jingchen’s warning had escalated into a threat.

Jie Jingjue’s brows furrowed deeply. He let go of his grip. Jie Jingchen shot him a warning glare, then strode away.

Jie Jingjue stood frozen, unable to snap out of it for a long time. ’Fourth Brother is truly magnanimous to forgive her for something like this. His feelings for her must run incredibly deep.’

’Forget it! If Fourth Brother, the one directly involved, doesn’t care, what’s the point of me clinging to it?’

When Jie Jingchen returned to the room, Jie Jingshan asked curiously, ”Fourth Brother, what did Fifth Brother want with you?”

”Nothing. Jing Qi, you must be tired. Let me wheel you back to your room to rest.” Jie Jingchen walked over and began to wheel Jie Jingshan out of the room.

Qin Mei got out of bed and sat at the desk to write a prescription. She wanted to create a special powder for self-defense. After this incident, she had realized the importance of protecting herself.

”What are you writing?” Jie Jingchen asked.

Qin Mei looked up, shooting him a glance. In front of him, she wasn’t afraid of being exposed.

After all, her cover of being illiterate had already been blown in front of Jie Jingchen.

”A prescription,” Qin Mei answered.

Jie Jingchen didn’t ask any more questions. When he saw that Qin Mei was finished writing, he placed the medical report in front of her. Qin Mei glanced at it, then looked up at Jie Jingchen.

”What is it?” Qin Mei asked.

”The medical report.” Jie Jingchen watched her, his arms crossed over his chest.

Qin Mei’s brows knitted together. ”I know it’s a medical report. I’m asking what you mean by this.”

”Mom left out a word. You should add it,” Jie Jingchen said.

Qin Mei frowned. She didn’t quite understand him, so she picked up the medical report, flipped it open, and said after a glance, ”There’s nothing wrong with the report Mom wrote.”

”One month pregnant,” Jie Jingchen pointed out.

”Detecting a pregnancy at one month is perfectly normal.” Qin Mei still didn’t grasp the deeper meaning behind his words.

”One month pregnant. One month ago, where were you, and where was I?” Jie Jingchen asked.

Qin Mei froze for a second before realization dawned on her. A smug smile spread across her face. ”It’s fake anyway. Why get bogged down in the details? It’s not necessary.”

’A month ago, he was in Shijiu City and she was with the Sun Family. The total time they’d spent together was only half a month. If the medical report said she was one month pregnant, then who was the father?’

’Good thing it’s all fake. Otherwise, she’d never be able to clear her name.’

”Jing Wu found the medical report,” Jie Jingchen reminded her. Seeing that Qin Mei still looked indifferent, Jie Jingchen said bluntly, ”He’s convinced you betrayed me.”

The memory of Jie Jingjue’s pitying gaze made Jie Jingchen feel deeply annoyed.

”It’s not important.” Qin Mei waved her hand dismissively and closed the medical report. ’As long as Jie Jingchen knows the truth, what other people think is completely irrelevant. I don’t care.’

”Qin Mei, a misunderstanding like this isn’t good for your reputation,” Jie Jingchen said, raising a hand to rub the bridge of his nose. ”It’s a simple fix, and it would be easy for you to do.”

”I don’t care.” And Qin Mei genuinely didn’t. After a moment’s thought, she decided to school him a little. ”Jie Jingchen, you can’t detect a pregnancy at just half a month.”

”A miscarriage is an exception,” Jie Jingchen said firmly, opening the medical report again.

Qin Mei struggled internally for a few seconds before giving in. She took the report and amended it. Jie Jingchen looked satisfied, closed the report, and tucked it into his pocket.

Qin Mei watched his childish behavior, speechless. Suddenly intrigued, she leaned over the desk, looking at Jie Jingchen opposite her. ”Jie Jingchen, be honest with me. Since Jing Wu was convinced I cheated on you and was pregnant with another man’s child—even though I’ve miscarried now—did he chew me out? Did he try to persuade you to divorce me?”

Jie Jingchen’s expression stiffened. He frowned at Qin Mei. ”No.”

”I don’t believe you.” ’With Jie Jingjue’s temper, there’s no way he could have stayed calm about something like this.’

”He really didn’t,” Jie Jingchen said.

”Jie Jingchen.” Qin Mei stared at him, her eyes narrowed. ’It’s not like I’m going to go settle scores with Jie Jingjue. Does he really need to be this defensive?’

”I didn’t give him the chance,” Jie Jingchen said, the words rushing out.

”Now that, I believe.” Qin Mei had no doubt. If Jing Wu said something he didn’t like, he’d just threaten him. Qin Mei’s fingertips tapped on the desk, a seemingly casual but deliberate gesture as she asked, ”Will he spread it around?”