Nan Yu hated Qu Jiaran's clingy manner.
She couldn't understand, nor did she want to understand, why Qu Jiaran could always act as if she didn't hold a grudge and continue to be affectionate with her.
No, in their relationship, the one who got hurt was Nan Yu. Even if someone was to forgive and forget, it should be her.
But in fact, Nan Yu held grudges quite a lot.
So without even lifting her eyelids, she just replied indifferently, "It's none of your business."
Finally, she said a longer sentence. Qu Jiaran keenly heard the nasal tone in her voice and immediately asked with concern, "Yu Yu, are you catching a cold? The temperature has been changing greatly recently. Remember to add clothes and don't catch a cold or have a fever..."
Nan Yu was so bored with her words that her ears were getting calloused. She frowned and said, "I'm leaving."
Qu Jiaran pouted and said, "Yu Yu, if you're not feeling well, you must go to see a doctor! If you need to, I can help you register for an expert appointment. I'm most familiar with all the medical resources in Jiangcheng."
"Whoever you want to see and which hospital the doctor is in, I can list them all for you."
It was obvious that she was trying to curry favor.
Nan Yu had just taken a step when she suddenly thought of something. She paused, then turned around.
Qu Jiaran's eyes had already dimmed, but when she saw Nan Yu come back, her eyes immediately brightened up and she asked, "Yu Yu, do you need me?"
Nan Yu looked calm, and there was no emotion in her tone as she said, "Can you help me find someone?"
...
About ten minutes later, Qu Jiaran helped Nan Yu find out the hospital where Wen Ying was currently staying.
It was a private maternal and child hospital with excellent environment and a very secluded location.
"The ward number is 1503." Qu Jiaran said mysteriously, "Yu Yu, are you going to catch someone having an affair?"
Nan Yu was too lazy to answer her.
Qu Jiaran just answered her own question, "No, you don't like Shen Yanche, so you must not be going to catch someone having an affair. Are you going to marry Shen Yanche? Then how can you tolerate him having a mistress?"
After muttering to herself, she looked worried again. "Isn't it too dangerous for you to go alone? Take me with you. I'll back you up!"
Nan Yu couldn't see that she was really worried about her at all.
"No, I just want to go and have a chat with Miss Wen." Nan Yu simply explained her intention.
Qu Jiaran looked a bit disappointed. "Okay, then Yu Yu, if you need my help in the future, you must tell me. I'll definitely help!"
In fact, she really just wanted to have a chat with Wen Ying.
She had had contact with Wen Ying before, but she always felt that there was something strange about Wen Ying, though she didn't know if it was just her illusion.
Wen Ying was an 18th-tier singer who didn't usually do any physical work. Logically, she should be delicate and pampered. But that time, she was incredibly strong and directly pushed Nan Yu to the ground.
Moreover, almost instantly after Nan Yu fell, Wen Ying helped her up from the ground, and the strength in her hands was astonishing.
It was reasonable to guess that she knew at least some basic self-defense techniques.
Also, every time Wen Ying showed up, Tan Linyuan was basically there too, as if they had made an appointment.
Thinking of this, Nan Yu felt a chill down her spine, and a bold guess came to her mind.
Could it be that Wen Ying was also on Tan Linyuan's side?
Then, what kind of game was Tan Linyuan playing?
...
Nan Yu arrived at the maternal and child hospital where Wen Ying was staying.
The hospital was really luxurious. Both the environment and the medical equipment were top-notch. All the pregnant women inside looked wealthy, and their complexions were much rosier than those of ordinary pregnant women.
It was an unchanging truth that money could nourish people.
Nan Yu thought to herself that Shen Yanche was really willing to spend a fortune on Wen Ying.
She simply registered her visitor information at the nurse's station and claimed to be Wen Ying's friend coming to visit her.
Before entering the ward, Nan Yu knocked on the door twice.
Wen Ying was lying in the hospital bed. It was lunch break time, and she was taking a nap.
When she saw Nan Yu come in, Wen Ying was first stunned, then showed a haughty look and said, "Miss Nan, long time no see!"
Nan Yu felt her hostility, but it seemed to be just on the surface.
It seemed that Wen Ying was just more surprised.
She smiled and said, "Miss Wen, don't be nervous. I'm here to visit you."
Wen Ying sneered and said, "Do you really have such a kind heart?"
Nan Yu said sincerely, "I have no other intentions. I just want to come and have a chat with you about the baby."
After saying that, her eyes fell on Wen Ying's bulging abdomen.
Wen Ying seemed to be still trying to figure out Nan Yu's intention, so she answered coldly, "I'm due to give birth next month. Are you very concerned about when I'll give birth?"
"After all, you're a pregnant woman and will soon become a great mother." Nan Yu nodded, ignoring the wariness in her words. "Have you thought about what's going to happen next?"
She was referring to what would happen after the baby was born.
Nan Yu was very gentle throughout the conversation. There was not the slightest bit of offense in her words. It was more of concern and inquiry.
Wen Ying felt a bit embarrassed, but her tone was still fierce. "Is Miss Nan really that kind? I'm afraid you're up to something."
"To be honest, I am indeed up to something." Nan Yu smiled. "Miss Wen is a smart person, so I won't beat around the bush with you."
She asked with a smile, "After the baby is born, are you going to let him follow you without a proper name? Or are you going to let him enter the Shen family and recognize me as his mother?"
"Of course not!" Wen Ying immediately denied it. "I'd be crazy if I let my child call someone else mother!"
Sure enough, Shen Yanche's words at that time were just a stopgap measure.
No mother could accept being separated from her own flesh and blood.
Nan Yu nodded and said, "So, if you and your child want to have a proper status, you must marry into the Shen family."
She observed Wen Ying's expression for a while, then cleared her throat and said seriously, "If possible, I hope you can marry Shen Yanche instead of me."
"You're currently carrying the heir of the Shen family. You're the most suitable candidate. Otherwise, there's no telling what Shen Suhai might do, like keeping the child and getting rid of the mother."
Both emotionally and rationally, Wen Ying should marry into the Shen family.
Wen Ying of course knew the pros and cons in her words.
"Is Miss Nan really that kind?" Wen Ying asked uncertainly. "After all, you had the engagement first."
Afraid that Wen Ying would be suspicious, Nan Yu sighed and pretended to be helpless. "As women, I know how hard it is to be a woman."
"Since you and Shen Yanche are in love with each other, and you've been suffering with this big belly, instead of being a nominal wife with him, I might as well give up this position as his wife and let you and the baby in your belly have a home."
She had thought of this speech on the way here.
Nan Yu tried to sound as sincere as possible just to make Wen Ying believe her. "As long as Miss Wen is willing, we can cooperate."
Wen Ying thought for a few seconds, then finally nodded.
"I really do want to marry into the Shen family, but Shen Suhai won't agree..." Wen Ying clearly knew her situation. "At present, Shen Yanche can't be absolutely sure that he can protect me and the baby."
"So, you must marry Shen Yanche." Nan Yu said firmly.
Since she knew that the biggest difficulty was not Shen Yanche but Shen Suhai, she had even thought of a solution.
She was certain that this solution could directly get Wen Ying into the Shen family.
After Wen Ying heard it, she was also very satisfied and kept thanking Nan Yu when she left.
Nan Yu shook her head with a smile and said, "If it really succeeds, I should also thank you."
As soon as Nan Yu left the ward, Wen Ying immediately took out her phone and called Tan Linyuan.
"Sir, Miss Nan just came to see me."