She knew he would use this as leverage against her and constantly mock her.
"Mr. Zhang, I don't know what you're talking about." Her gaze sharpened, regaining its composure and coldness. "That night in Sydney, there was no drugging involved. Wasn't it consensual? It was just a one-night stand, and we didn't take any precautions. It's perfectly normal for a woman to get pregnant and give birth afterwards! Where does this talk of 'borrowing sperm' come from?"
"You..." She denied everything! He narrowed his eyes in anger.
"Fine! I admit the child is yours, so what? If you want to take responsibility, what do you consider responsible?" She laid her cards on the table. "Marriage? But we don't love each other, so marrying for the sake of the child would not only be meaningless but would also increase our suffering. Or giving the child a father? But if we don't become husband and wife, wouldn't this illegitimate relationship be harmful to the child? The best solution is for us to cut all ties completely!"
"You've given me a long, rambling speech, all based on your selfish, one-sided views! Don't try to make it sound noble. How can a woman without love in her heart love a child? You're simply not qualified to be a mother!"
"Who says I don't have love?" she retorted, her eyes wide.
"Do you?" Zhang Boxuan attacked her mercilessly. "It's an undeniable fact that you hate men. You slept with me and had children only to satisfy your own interests. You only see the child as the heir to the 'Jin family,' the child is just a tool for you!"
His ruthless accusations made Shan'er bite her lip in anger, but she was unable to refute them.
"If my children can't grow up in a healthy family environment, I'm afraid they'll become a carbon copy of me, selfish and extreme! I won't abandon them unless they have a father!"
"You—" she declared, going all out, "Fine! I'll find a father for the child!"
"What nonsense are you spouting! The person standing in front of you is the child's father!" He was so angry that he wanted to crack open the woman's head to see if there was anything unusual inside.
"But I don't love you. I only chose you because you're of superior quality and have good genes!" Shan'er would never admit her feelings for him. "If I'm going to find a partner, of course I'll find a man I love!" After saying that, she immediately turned around and got into the car. Xuan De didn't even have time to say goodbye to Zhang Boxuan before the car sped away.
Fine! He forced her into this. She'll accept all his "suggestions." Finding a man to be the father of her child is easy enough!
She'll find a man to date, leave him speechless, and once he lets go, she'll kick him far away!
When Zhang Boxuan returned to the Zhang family home, he was as expected to find his parents sitting upright in the living room, waiting for his explanation.
"What exactly happened?" Zhang Wenhu had never been so frightened.
"I'm sorry, I startled you!" Zhang Boxuan felt helpless; that woman's head was harder and more stubborn than a rock.
Mother Zhang said cautiously, "Of course we're surprised that a grandson suddenly appeared out of nowhere! We believe you've never needed anyone to worry about you since you were little, that you're sensible, and that you wouldn't do anything foolish!"
"That's hard to say," Zhang Wenhu said, deeply impressed by Jin Shan'er. "Even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman!"
"Dad, Mom," Zhang Boxuan had never disappointed his parents, and of course he needed to give them an explanation for this. "I wasn't acting voluntarily; I was set up."
"Design?" The two elders were immediately dumbfounded.
"Seven years ago, I was tricked by a beautiful Asian woman in Sydney and had a one-night stand..."
Zhang Boxuan succinctly recounted what happened back then...
"I only recently discovered that the Eastern woman was actually the famous businesswoman Kim Sun-ah. Our Zhang family has gained two grandsons, one is six-year-old Hyun-de and the other is two-year-old Hyun-ling."
"Two grandsons? How could this be?" Zhang Wenhu, a doctor, immediately raised his doubts.
"Back then, she also preserved my sperm, and later underwent artificial insemination to give birth to Xuanling."
Jin Shan'er's complex thoughts amazed the Zhang family elders. Zhang's mother initially didn't understand Shan'er's intentions, but when her gaze fell on her tall and handsome son, she suddenly understood something and couldn't help but smile.
Zhang Wenhu sighed, "I never imagined that, in the grand scheme of things, I would have been the one to connect my son with you! If I hadn't set my sights on that piece of land and had asked you to find Jin Shan'er, we would never have known this enormous secret in our lives."
"Yes." Zhang Boxuan nodded. The truth began to unfold slowly from there.
"Kim Sun-ah is indeed a formidable character, and she's very clever." The two elders looked at Kim Sun-ah with new respect.
This girl is not only beautiful, but also strong-willed. She not only led the Jin Group to stand out from the crowd, but also gave birth to two golden grandsons for the Zhang family!
What are you planning to do?
"This isn't something I can decide. Shan'er is very stubborn; she doesn't want marriage, she doesn't need a husband. I can only do my best to get the child recognized as part of the family, and then I..." He waved his hand and said calmly, "Let's wait and see!"
"It's alright, child, we trust you! You're sure to handle things perfectly!"
Although the two elders longed for their grandson to return to the Zhang family and hoped that Shan'er could become a daughter-in-law of the Zhang family, they could not force them to do such a thing. They decided to leave it to the children to decide for themselves.
A barely perceptible sneer appeared on Zhang Boxuan's handsome face. He was determined to reclaim his rights. Shan'er's stubbornness and unwillingness to admit defeat had stirred up the fighting spirit deep within him...
Chen Wu-nan, divorced and father of two, is the owner of Donglong Textile and a leading figure in Taiwan's textile industry. He had called Shan-er several times to invite her, but Shan-er never agreed to go.
However, this time, in order to impress Zhang Boxuan, she immediately accepted his invitation and dressed up for the occasion.
Soon, the news of Shan'er and Chen Wunan's date and dinner spread like wildfire throughout the business world. Zhang Boxuan, who paid close attention to Shan'er's every move, naturally also knew about it.
Zhang Boxuan was somewhat surprised by Jin Shan'er's swift actions. He didn't dwell on the sour feeling in his heart, but to check on Shan'er's "progress," he personally went to Shan'er's office building to wait for her.
A short while later, he saw Kim Sun-ah and a middle-aged man walking out of the Kim Group building in a very intimate manner.
Hmph, that must be Chen Wunan, the character from the rumored manga/anime series!
Zhang Boxuan was very dissatisfied with Shan'er's taste. This Chen Wunan had a weasel-like appearance, and gold ornaments could be seen all over his body, exuding an unbearable vulgarity and money-grubbing smell.
Chen Wunan, arm in arm with the beautiful and charming Jin Shan'er, looked smug. Compared to him, Shan'er's brilliance was even more striking.
A light rain began to fall from the sky at some point. Zhang Boxuan watched silently as Shan'er and Chen Wunan got into the car affectionately and drove away slowly.
He clenched his fists, and for some reason, he felt an urge to rush out and punch someone.
Although he and Shan'er have two children, there is no marital bond between them, and he has no right to restrict her behavior.
But is he willing to hand over Shan'er and her two children to Chen Wu'nan?
No! He can't do it...
He seemed to hear the dark blood gushing through his body, rushing and gushing out...