Chapter 147

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"It was Gu Rui who did this," said Chen Xueru. "I entered the entertainment industry at the age of eighteen, and everything went smoothly until then. I managed to make a living through my own efforts, even though I wasn't famous. However, things changed when my mother got stomach cancer and needed money for treatment. Desperate and unable to raise funds by myself, I met Gu Rui who offered to pay for her medical expenses on one condition: that I become his mistress. There was no other way out for me because the amount of money required was substantial and, at such a young age with no connections, I had to agree. In the end, my mother passed away anyway. Left alone without family or friends, Gu Rui initially treated me well, providing care and support which made me gradually fall in love with him. But...

Chen Xueru pursed her lips tightly as she said through gritted teeth: "Later on, he met Han Bi in the US and fell in love with her. I was kept in the dark about this, believing that Gu Rui would keep his promise to marry me according to our agreement. However, one day when they went to Las Vegas for gambling, something happened there; he got into a conflict with the local mafia boss who then arrested him. At that time, I was in America as well. Gu Rui instructed me to pay money to ransom him out and not to contact the police. Naively following his instructions, upon reaching the scene, I found out it was actually because the mafia leader wanted Han Bi for a night, and if Gu Rui was unwilling, he asked for me instead."

"Damn it, what kind of man is this" Tang Mandong fumed with anger upon hearing this, breaking into curses before Chen Xueru could finish her story. "To dress himself up like a gentleman but to do such beastly things! Is Han Bi human, while Sister Xueru isn't"

Warmth pulled at Tang Mandong's sleeve to signal her to stop talking; this incident was undoubtedly a significant emotional trauma for Chen Xueru. She had even managed to keep a composed face upon meeting Han Bi the other day without showing any reaction. "What happened next What then"

Chen Xueru paused and continued, "Of course I refused and pleaded with Gu Rui to save me, but he just clung to Han Bi, too scared to speak up. It's said that the local gang has considerable influence in America; Gu Rui dared not oppose them head-on. Initially, they had taken me away to a hotel, along the way drugging me heavily. Drugged and half-conscious, I was forcefully dragged upstairs. Just as he was about to assault me, something interrupted him and he left with curses, only for two others to enter shortly after and move me to another room. Later on, I spent the night with a stranger, terrified when I woke up in the middle of the night. Fearing any retaliation from their mafia, I fled immediately."

After returning home, she fought bitterly with Gu Rui over this incident. Afraid she would cause trouble again, he exposed her as his mistress, which completely ruined my career at its peak. Later on, I got pregnant and gave birth to Xiao Nian, leaving him in America under the care of an aunt. Recently, he was spotted by Gu Rui who wants to take Xiao Nian away. It's driving me mad. With no background or support, I'm no match for the Gu family. Warmth, what should I do now"

Even Warmth felt infuriated after hearing this; how could such a thing happen

After doing something so despicable, does he still want to take his son

"Is he planning on marrying you or just wants the child"

"He only wants the child," Chen Xueru said painfully. "Even if he were to marry me now, I wouldn't accept it. After all that he's done over these years, how could I still love him The child is everything to me and I truly don’t know what else to do."

Tang Mandong tried to comfort her not to cry out of pity but couldn't help but think: Gu Rui really deserves a thousand deaths for being such an inhumane man. How could there be such a despicable person who would treat their own partner like this

Chen Xueru's life is even more spectacular than her acting career; it could be made into a thrilling movie.

After such an ordeal, if not for her son, she might have given up. Betrayed by the person she loved most and raped by a stranger, falling from the peak of her career to rock bottom, yet content with her current situation without striving or competing—it's like a warm breeze. Such a woman is a loss to Gu Rui if he lets her go.

"Sis Xueru, don't worry. You have your job and the ability to support yourself; you won’t lose in court."

"You don't understand. The Gu family is an old aristocratic clan that has connections with both legitimate and illegitimate circles, especially the former. There are quite a few politicians at home, so I have no chance of winning if it goes to court."

"This lawsuit will be held in America, not City A," Tang Mandong said. "The most important thing now is whether your son belongs to Gu Rui"

Chen Xueru was stunned and gritted her teeth: "I don’t know either."

She had only one man in her life—Gu Rui—and that night's stranger. By time calculation, the child could be either the stranger’s or Gu Rui’s; she simply didn't know.

Now she dared not let Gu Rui and Xiaonian do a paternity test because once it was confirmed as father and son, they would immediately take the child away. Yesterday, Gu Rui's parents had already called her to hand over the child.

Chen Xueru felt cornered.

Tang Mandong and Wenran rubbed their noses; this issue was serious. Tang Mandong said: "Why don't you take your son to have a test with him If it’s not his, he won’t have any reason to claim the child."

“But what if it is”

Wenran pursed her lips as she looked at the picture of the child and asked: "Why does this photo seem so familiar Have I ever seen your son before"

Tang Mandong took it over and said, "Let me have a look. Of the people you've met, how could I... "

She couldn't finish her sentence, rarely choking on her words.

Her eyes widened.

The photo in her hand shook slightly, "Xueru... Senior Sister Xueru, are you sure it's your son"

"Of course he is my son. I carry him around with me every day." When she talked about her son, Chen Xueru momentarily forgot about her pain and felt somewhat proud, "Isn't he very handsome"

"Mandong, what's wrong with you"

Tang Mandong muttered to herself, "I thought I saw my brother..."

Her voice was quite low, so Warming and Chen Xueru did not hear clearly.

Tang Mandong was perplexed; this photo looked exactly like her older brother's childhood photos.

"Senior Sister Xueru, have you seen that man from the night"

"I was drugged and saw things vaguely. It happened in the middle of the night and I hurried to escape for my life; how could I dare look at him then" Chen Xueru said, her mood turning rather bad as she recalled herself back then.

That was not a pleasant experience.

Dong Man Dong suppressed her shock, took out her phone to snap a picture of it. Chen Xueru found it strange and said: "Your son is very handsome. I'll take this back to show some people. Was it three years ago in America Sister Xueru, do you remember exactly when"

"It's more than three years ago, February 13th. That was the day that ruined my life."

“Hmm, don't worry and stop crying. There might still be a chance things will turn out okay, it can’t all be coincidence.” Wen Lan liked taking photos; Tang Shuwen and Man Dong had piles of them since childhood. This kid looked exactly like her brother when he was young.

Saying there's nothing to worry about won't make anyone believe you.

Chen Xueru was still very sad, and Wen Lan accompanied her as she drank two cups of wine, but fearing that she would get drunk, Tang Man Dong didn’t let her drink anymore. The two of them helped her out of the car. After confirming Chen Xueru’s address, Tang Man Dong took her home.

Chen Xueru kept talking happily about her son in the car all the way; Tang Man Dong raised an eyebrow. It's possible that she might actually have a nephew after all. However... An affair Would her brother like Chen Xueru

Her brother was also quite wild and unruly, on par with Ye Ershao. Changing women was as easy for him as changing clothes; it was really confusing.

As soon as they reached the entrance of Chen Xueru's building, Tang Man Dong saw Gu Rui right away and parked her car immediately. She asked Chen Xueru: "Sister Xueru, Gu Rui is downstairs at your place."

Chen Xueru’s good mood about her son instantly vanished; she was just about to get out of the car when Tang Man Dong held her back and said: “No no, Sister Xueru, it's better if you don't act on impulse. Why don't you stay at my place for a night tonight instead.”

Wen Lan thought it over and agreed that was a good idea. Chen Xueru worried about causing too much trouble, but Tang Man Dong waved her hand in an odd way with great magnanimity and said: "It's no trouble at all, I'm happy to do so. Let’s decide right now; we'll drop off Wen Lan first." have nothing else to do today, how about going shopping together"Gu Babao replied, "Men don’t like shopping; isn't that women’s territory""Who said that, I also like shopping," Mo Chen said insincere...