Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 1067: Chapter 1039: This Explanation Doesn’t Hold Up

”Thanks to sister-in-law’s quick thinking, if Mom and Dad had seen it, it would have been a huge issue.”

Yu Minglang said, but he felt something was not quite right. Checking his mom’s phone number wasn’t too difficult, but his dad’s private number should be confidential—how could ordinary people have it?

Just how big is Feng Manman’s background? Who’s behind her?

”Mom and Dad don’t tolerate any sand in their eyes. If they find out about this, it will be hard to wrap up. When I saw it, the first thing I thought of was to find you to discuss a strategy and also wanted to hear your explanation of what’s going on.”

Despite the pain inside, sister-in-law handled the matter intuitively, deleted the MMS from her in-laws, and pretended nothing happened, telling them she had work at her unit and asked a colleague to cover her shift so she could come to see her brother-in-law.

She didn’t react like ordinary women by making a scene, nor did she confront her in-laws demanding support; she chose to stand by her husband’s side, showing immense rationality and restraint.

”Zhaozhao, thank you for giving me a chance to explain!” Brother-in-law was incredibly moved.

”It’s just a chance; I need to hear everything before I judge.” Sister-in-law moved the scissors, and brother-in-law immediately sat up straight.

Sister-in-law’s gaze was on the monitor but was waiting for brother-in-law to explain.

The anger and disappointment she felt coming were slightly dissipated after seeing Qian confront Feng Manman, showing the attitude and emotional inclination of those involved.

In sister-in-law’s heart, Qian held quite a position. Seeing Qian’s way of talking, it was clear she didn’t believe Feng Manman was really pregnant with Yu Mingli’s child.

Even someone as sharp as Qian chose to believe brother-in-law; sister-in-law had no reason to doubt her husband would cheat willingly. She was mentally prepared for the worst, that brother-in-law was tricked into a passive affair.

Brother-in-law recounted the events; Qian’s investigation had nearly concluded. Feng Manman was already asleep on the bed, and Qian’s expression was grave. Others might not notice anything from their conversation, but Qian had professionally analyzed some matters.

Fifteen minutes later, Qian sat on the office sofa, and everyone awaited her explanation. She didn’t ask sister-in-law how she got there, clearly guessing Feng Manman’s accomplices had already contacted her. These sly people had laid two plans, putting brother-in-law and sister-in-law’s relationship to a severe test.

Qian took the coffee handed by Yu Minglang, and in the silent room, even a pin drop could be heard. After a moment, Qian finally spoke heavily.

”While personally, I don’t want to believe this, from the information I got from interacting with Feng Manman, her pregnancy isn’t fake, and there really was...something that night.”

Sister-in-law felt her vision darken, slumping onto the sofa.

Brother-in-law was furious, ”How is that possible?!”

If he really did something, how could he have no recollection?

”Are you sure, wife?” Yu Minglang also found this result unexpected.

”I just put her in a semi-hypnotic state. Her words and subtle expressions confirmed her great confidence in the child she’s carrying. If nothing happened that night, she wouldn’t be so certain.”

”Maybe she’s acting?” Xiaoqiang refused to accept this fact.

”People might lie with words, but their expressions and tones won’t betray their true feelings. Based on my years of clinical experience, she’s confident something happened that night, and she believes the child will bring her luck. Although I find it odd, I can’t find evidence...”

Qian couldn’t continue; she felt she was being cruel, finding brother-in-law and sister-in-law’s expressions unbearable.

The room fell into dead silence until brother-in-law and sister-in-law spoke simultaneously.

”Drag her out for an abortion,” brother-in-law said.

”Let her give birth, test it afterward,” sister-in-law said.

The two exchanged a glance, and brother-in-law fumed, ”Zhaozhao, are you crazy? How can you let her have the child when she’s obviously set me up?! Other than Yizhong and Yi Guan, I won’t acknowledge any child. It’s like a disgusting wad of phlegm shoved in my mouth.”

He only acknowledged children born of his lawful wife—how could a woman like that have his child?

”You think I’m not hurt, not disgusted? Who let us be caught off guard? If you drag her out now for an abortion and they catch us with evidence to attack us, it might be inconsequential for you, but what about Dad? What about our second and youngest brother? Are our family’s three men ordinary people? Have you considered their futures?”

After listening, brother-in-law pounded the table forcefully. But Qian noticed sister-in-law’s wording; she said, ”we let them have the chance” instead of ”you,” indicating sister-in-law regretting her negligence.

”It’s not just about that. Since the other side is prepared, even if we let her have the child, there’ll continuously be problems; it’s not a good strategy to delay.” Yu Minglang analyzed objectively, and Qian nodded.

”The immediate task is to find the mastermind. We must first determine if the opponent is human or ghost, whether their true intention is money or something else, and solve the issue about the child thereafter. If it’s for money, pay it; if otherwise – we’ll discuss again.”

Qian nodded, and Xiaoqiang understood the point.

Suddenly, brother-in-law grabbed the scissors on the table and handed them directly to sister-in-law.

”Wife, why don’t you cut me? I really don’t remember what happened, and I don’t know how it turned out like this—you don’t have to bear your pain in silence. If it’s unbearable, you can just cut it.”

Sister-in-law seemed about to cry but couldn’t, which made brother-in-law at a loss. They were quite troubled by the messy situation, ignoring the presence of his brother and sister-in-law, doing something foolish in distress.

Sister-in-law took the scissors, raised them in anger, and seeing this, Yu Minglang hurried to pull Qian back.

The situation was too oppressive; everyone needed to release their pressure, be it brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

Sister-in-law held the scissors high for a few seconds, but Yu Mingli didn’t dodge. Whatever happened, he accepted it. As a child of a military family, even if not in service, he honored family rules, daring to act and take responsibility.

Regardless of his awareness, he couldn’t escape responsibility for such an occurrence, betraying the marriage and letting down his beloved wife should bear consequences.

Sister-in-law dropped the scissors, crying in anguish, ”My family’s been torn apart by conspiracies, and cutting you won’t change the facts.”

Brother-in-law hugged her, continuously apologizing.

”Zhaozhao, don’t be like this. It’s all my fault. Although I can’t remember what exactly happened back then, as things stand, I can only say that no matter what happened due to negligence, you and the kids are all that’s in my heart, and I’ll never acknowledge any other child.”