Chapter 73 Bringing the Archenemy into Our Family Hospital

Yu Xiangqiao’s expression was complicated.

Xie Zining’s idea sounded good, but it was indeed a bit of a “trap.” If it weren’t for her later difficult labor, what followed would have been hard to predict.

“But what if you get pregnant?” Yu Xiangqiao said, pretending to think things through for her. “If it’s Ran Hao’s child, that’s one thing. But if it’s your brother-in-law’s… do you really think they’d let you walk out of the delivery room alive?”

“What were you thinking? Your biological father doesn’t protect you, your stepmother and stepsister are watching you like hawks, and you’ve completely offended the Ran family. Lying there in the delivery room with a big belly, you’re basically stepping into the gates of hell—handing your life over to others. No one protected you when you were fine. Once you’re in that state, who do you think will protect you?”

【Not bad!】

【She actually guessed it for my daughter-in-law?】

Yu Xiangqiao: Thanks, Mom taught me well!

A chill crept up Xie Zining’s back. “They wouldn’t dare!”

“You already suspect they killed your biological mother. Do you think they wouldn’t dare?” Yu Xiangqiao said. “Besides, once the child is born, like you said, your brother-in-law can hold the son you gave birth to and inherit all your father’s property. What use would he have for you then? And wouldn’t your stepsister be afraid of you staying alive and competing with her? If you die, wouldn’t it be even better for her to raise your child in your place?”

“There are plenty of ways to tamper with things in a delivery room—excessive blood loss, too much anesthesia, or assigning a less skilled doctor… any of those could easily cost you your life. And if they don’t kill you outright, they could leave you as a vegetable for the rest of your life. Either way, you’re finished.”

Xie Zining had never thought about it this way.

What she had in mind was: if she got pregnant with He Tao’s child, she could escape the Ran family, disgust that mother-daughter pair, and since the child would be her father’s only bloodline, her father would surely value it and let the child inherit everything.

If the child inherited, wasn’t that the same as her inheriting?

She would still be the high-and-mighty eldest miss of the Xie family.

And later, she could even have the child drive that disgusting mother and daughter out.

If not for Yu Xiangqiao’s words, she wouldn’t have realized the seriousness of the situation—she had only thought of the benefits, never the risks.

“Th-then… what should I do?” Xie Zining panicked. “I’ve already slept with my brother-in-law. I might already be pregnant. Should I abort the child?”

Yu Xiangqiao choked. “You don’t even know if you’re pregnant yet, and you’re already thinking about abortion? Shouldn’t you first get checked? And then talk to your father and see his attitude. If he’s willing to protect you, have him arrange for you to give birth abroad. If not, you can turn to the Ran family. Offer them half the property—I don’t believe they won’t be tempted.”

As for Xie Zining’s biological mother, Yu Xiangqiao didn’t think she was reliable.

That woman had always treated Xie Zining as a “tool.” Even if there was some mother-daughter affection, it would likely give way in the face of huge scandals.

Not to mention, she also had a beloved elder daughter.

Just look at the two sons-in-law she had chosen—clearly, she favored the elder daughter.

Unexpectedly, Xie Zining responded, “Then if I give you half the property, can you ensure the safety of me and my child?”

“Me?! We’re archenemies…”

Xie Zining’s eyes reddened as she bit her lip. “Just tell me—will you help or not? It’s half the property. You’d be a fool to refuse. Your husband may not even be reliable. You’d better be smart and secure more assets for yourself. If something happens and you get kicked out of the Xu family, at least you won’t end up starving…”

“Is that how you ask for help? If you’re asking for help, at least show the right attitude.”

“Just answer me—are you helping or not?”

Yu Xiangqiao didn’t want to help, but then she heard Ruan Yaoyao say, “Help? Of course we’ll help. You and Xiangqiao are old classmates—you’ve known each other for so many years, there’s bound to be some feelings there. If you’re in trouble, of course we should help.”

As she spoke, she gave Yu Xiangqiao a meaningful look, signaling her to cooperate.

【Ahhh… half the property! Only a fool would turn that down!】

【Xiangqiao, don’t be stupid!】

Wait—was her mother planning to go up against the Xie family? Wasn’t she afraid that the Xie, Ran, and He families would join forces against the Xu family?

Yu Xiangqiao kept her mouth shut.

Husband, I’ve done my best.
This is your mother—I’m powerless.
You deal with it yourself!

Xie Zining: “Aunt Xu, you’re so kind!”

“Only just realized? I’m the kindest person there is. If you don’t believe me, ask Xiangqiao. I don’t have many hobbies—I just love helping people. Recently, I’ve helped quite a few women who were cheated out of money, love, and even children by scumbag men…”

Hooking her arm through Xie Zining’s, she went on to recount her “great achievements” of rescuing several women stuck in sham marriages.

She reassured Xie Zining that the Xu family had its own hospital. When the time came, she could give birth there. After all, Yu Xiangqiao had delivered all four of her children there—look at her now, so well-maintained, you couldn’t even tell she’d had so many kids.

“So… Mom arranged your archenemy to be treated in our family’s hospital?” That night, Xu Lianghan learned the whole story from Yu Xiangqiao.

He had heard some gossip about the Xie family, but hadn’t expected it to be this explosive.

Their family dealt with real vs. fake daughters, while the Xie family had a “real mom vs. fake mom” situation.

Yu Xiangqiao nodded. “Mm! Mom’s eyeing half of the Xie family’s property. But that property is still under her father’s name. Whether Xie Zining can inherit it is still uncertain, yet Mom’s already eager to grab a share—what if it all turns out to be for nothing?”

“You think with Mom’s ‘cheat ability,’ after planning ahead, she’d fail to get it?”

“Would the Ran family just let her go? Back when Xie Zining married into the Ran family, they must have given the Xie family some benefits. Now the child isn’t even born yet, and she’s already pregnant with her brother-in-law’s child. The Ran family gained nothing—would they really let her go so easily? And that Ran Hao—Mom said in the original storyline, he even hit Xie Zining… As for her difficult labor, Mom didn’t say it outright, but someone definitely tampered with it. That mother-daughter pair might be involved.”

“I can understand Xie Ziyi doing something like that, but Wan Yuegui? No matter what, Xie Zining is her biological daughter.”

Yu Xiangqiao looked at him. “If your biological mother were still alive, who would you choose—her or Mom?”

Xu Lianghan: “…”

“See? Blood ties matter, but they’re not everything. Even if Wan Yuegui couldn’t bring herself to harm her own daughter, what if Xie Ziyi persuaded her? Or did something behind her back? Wan Yuegui already lost one daughter—would she really send the other to prison with her own hands?”

Yu Xiangqiao continued, “Anyway, Mom checked their profiles. Xie Zining eventually died in the delivery room, and her mother later got her retribution—she died in a car accident.”

“When there’s a chance, have Mom check the others too.”

“Since Mom’s already eyeing half of the Xie family’s property, she’ll definitely find an opportunity. I’ll just follow along when the time comes.”

“Keep an eye on her. Don’t let her act impulsively.”

“Okay.”