Reborn as a Weak Beauty Pampered by All Chapter 1335 - 1215: 5

But the instant words left her lips, her eyes welled up, tears visibly shimmering.

"If you're upset with me over this, there's no need for such anger," Xiao Jin stated, his expression remaining impassive. "Mr. Davis has decided not to take Jian with him."

"What? What did he say?"

Shen Yun could scarcely process the words: Jian was not being taken away? She distinctly recalled Austin's parting words from the previous day at the Shen residence, his veiled threat to pursue legal action to claim Jian. Had his feelings changed so suddenly? Was it perhaps concern over potential familial disapproval?

This notion surfaced because Mrs. Shen had never disclosed Austin's full confession to her, including the fact that he was still unmarried.

Xiao Jin regarded Shen Yun with a hint of suspicion. "Did you not hear me clearly?" he inquired, questioning if his statement had lacked clarity.

"Yesterday... yesterday he threatened to take Jian through legal means, but now he's changed his mind. Surely he's second-guessing himself, worried his family won't approve," Shen Yun articulated her thoughts with a cold edge.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jin offered a silent shake of his head. "You're overthinking things. Jian simply expressed his desire not to leave with his father, and Mr. Davis, respecting his son's wishes, didn't insist."

He continued, "However, Mr. Davis did ask me to relay a message to you: should he discover you continue to neglect Jian and disregard his upbringing, his next appearance will be in a courtroom."

"How have I not cared for Jian?"

Shen Yun refused to concede that she had been remiss in her daily maternal duties towards Jian.

"Are you certain you have cared?" Xiao Jin's gaze swept over Shen Yun before he moved behind the desk to sit. "Have you even an inkling of how much of a mother's responsibility you've fulfilled towards Jian, or even Xiao Xuan?"

"I've been occupied with work."

Though her cheeks flushed, Shen Yun persisted in her defense. "Given the nature of my profession, managing to take just two days off per month is a feat. Even those days are a luxury, as you're well aware. And as a couple, with my demanding work schedule, the burden of childcare naturally falls more heavily upon you. Surely you're not regretting that now?"

"Indeed, your work is demanding, and your rare vacations are brief. Yet, during those respites, have you ever spared even a moment's thought for the children?"

As for their marriage, he couldn't claim deep regret, yet happiness was equally absent. Their union was founded on mutual convenience – he, a widower with a daughter; she, divorced with a son. Such a blended family was hardly uncommon.

Xiao Jin's words left Shen Yun blushing. She met his gaze for a moment, her expression a mixture of emotions. Without a further word, she turned to leave the study.

However, just as her hand reached the study door, she paused and looked back at Xiao Jin, a question surfacing in her eyes. "Is Professor Luo related by blood to any of your family members?"

Though his heart skipped a beat, Xiao Jin maintained a calm demeanor. "Why do you ask?"

"Don't you think Professor Luo's elder son bears a striking resemblance to you? If Professor Luo has no close familial ties to your line, then it must be his ex-wife who is connected to your family. Otherwise, how could Professor Luo's eldest son share such a likeness with you?"

"It's not uncommon for individuals with no relation to resemble each other, regardless of country," Xiao Jin replied smoothly.

"While it's true that resemblances can occur by chance, isn't this particular child's likeness to you a rather significant coincidence? Our families reside in the same courtyard, I'm colleagues with Professor Luo, and you were once acquainted with that Comrade Kang who absconded with another man..."

"Where are your manners?"

Xiao Jin cut her off, his expression hardening. "Since when did Comrade Kang abscond? Comrade Shen Yun, you must be precise. You cannot speak without basis. Comrade Kang was sent abroad for advanced studies by the state for three years. when Comrade Kang returns, if he were to hear your accusations today, what do you imagine his reaction would be?"

"Sent abroad for further studies? Only a fool would believe that!"

Shen Yun's disbelief was palpable.

"You may not be aware, but word has already spread through the courtyard that Comrade Kang has had triplets abroad. Furthermore, Comrade Kang's parents were absent from the courtyard for two months recently; they traveled overseas to assist their daughter during her confinement period."

As Xiao Jin concluded, Shen Yun's eyes widened in utter astonishment. After a moment, she regained some composure and declared, "I refuse to believe it!"

"Go and inquire yourself within the courtyard," Xiao Jin suggested mildly, his gaze drifting away from Shen Yun.

"I don't believe it..."

Shen Yun shook her head, her form disappearing from the study doorway. Dazed, she returned to the master bedroom and sat beside the bed.

How could this be possible?

If that woman truly had triplets abroad, it meant she was already pregnant before leaving the country. Could it be that Luo Yanqing's absence during those two months was because he went overseas to be with that woman during her confinement?

Such thoughts filled Shen Yun with a surge of jealousy, her heart aching with bitterness.

The marriage that should have been hers, why did it end up with someone named Kang? If... if she had been Luo Yanqing's wife, then it would have been Shen Yun giving birth to triplets...

Tears Welled up and streamed down her face, unnoticed.

Suddenly, Shen Yun let out a laugh, a sound laced with both sourness and bitterness. She couldn't fathom why she still clung to this obsession, knowing for so long that it was an impossibility. Despite her life being stable for years, why did she, upon seeing even the slightest opening, believe a chance had arisen?

Was she possessed?

...

Overseas.

The Jiang family estate.

"Is this for Dad?"

Seeing his beloved daughter offer him a stack of drawings, Jiang Boya was filled with curiosity.

Jiang Hongfa, standing beside him, shared the same sentiment.

"Yes," Kang Li replied with a smile, nodding. "Please take a look."

"Alright, Dad will..." Before he could finish, Jiang Boya's eyes widened in surprise upon seeing the first page. "Lili... this, this... could this be your work?"

As he quickly flipped through the remaining pages, Jiang Boya grew increasingly astonished, his eyes reflecting sheer disbelief.

"I drew them," Kang Li confirmed, not denying it.

"But this has nothing to do with your major," Jiang Boya said, handing the drawings to Jiang Hongfa and looking directly at his cherished daughter, Kang Li. "Could it be that you're self-taught?"

Upon seeing Kang Li nod, Jiang Boya was instantly overcome with immense pride. "My daughter is truly amazing! Not only is she pursuing two Ph.D. degrees, but she's also choosing a third field to study. Incredible, simply incredible! Dad falls far short of you!"

"You know, I have a photographic memory; learning comes easily to me. It's merely a matter of what I wish to learn—there's nothing beyond my comprehension," Kang Li stated.

Kang Li's bright and beautiful eyes shone with delight as she continued, "I am thrilled that you are establishing a factory and company domestically. These drawings are my gift to you. You can present them to your company's research and development department, and if they meet approval, proceed with production. I am confident that it won't be long before our nation's own brand of home appliances not only dominates the domestic market but also secures a prominent place on the international stage."

The Jiang Corporation boasts a diverse portfolio, encompassing industries such as personal care and home appliances.

Following an assessment of the domestic market, Jiang Boya's objective was to expand the company's reach to bolster national development.

As for the situation abroad, it was expected to remain largely unchanged moving forward.