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Pain!

Her whole body felt like it had been split open, causing her to tremble uncontrollably.

Jian Xi looked at the man lying unconscious beneath her, tears of infinite shame streaming down her face.

This was her newlywed husband, Li Bo Ting. A year ago, he had become a vegetable after a car accident.

In order to pay for her mother's medical expenses of one hundred thousand yuan, she had agreed to marry him in place of her half-sister from a different mother. The Li family had threatened and forced her to do such despicable acts. If she couldn't conceive his child tonight, she didn't know how many more times she would have to endure such humiliation...

"Pain--"

Intense contractions woke Jian Xi from her faint.

After enduring hours of labor pains, she was completely exhausted. In her unconscious state, she dreamt of the night she had spent with Li Bo Ting on their wedding night.

"Push, the baby's head is about to come out!"

The midwife's shouts rang in her ears as Jian Xi desperately shook her head, tears streaming from her eyes.

Li Bo Ting had already woken up. The fact that she had been forced into this marriage no longer mattered. Her half-sister had openly moved into the Li family, and she and the children were no longer a concern for him. She didn't want to bring them into this world, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.

The endless pain dismantled every bone in her body. Instinctively, she grabbed onto the bed rails with all her remaining strength.

The cry of a newborn baby filled the air, and a woman's voice came from the doorway, "What a pity, why didn't she die in her womb!"

Jian Shan Shan, with her fake pregnant belly, stormed towards the delivery bed, slapping Jian Xi's cheek with a resounding smack.

With a loud thud, Jian Xi's brain buzzed.

Jian Shan Shan grabbed her collar and roared, "You slut! I told you to marry him, not sleep with him! You're just a country bumpkin, what right do you have to bear his child!"

"Smack--"

Another earth-shattering slap landed on Jian Xi's cheek, and Jian Shan Shan went mad, screaming, "You slut! Today, I'll send you to meet your mother and let you two reunite in the underworld!"

"What happened to my mother?"

After Li Bo Ting woke up, Jian Shan Shan instigated the Li family to lock Jian Xi up, cutting off all contact with her mother. She had no idea about her mother's deteriorating condition. Trembling hands grabbed onto Jian Shan Shan's wrist.

Jian Shan Shan yanked her away, gritting her teeth as she lifted Jian Xi's upper body, "My mother wished for your mother's death so much. How could she allow my father to pay for your mother's medical expenses? Your mother passed away half a year ago, and her ashes were poured down the drain by my mother, you fool!"

As she spoke, she grabbed Jian Xi's hair and viciously slammed her head onto the bed.

The midwife anxiously shouted, "Enough, calm down! She still has two more babies inside her!"

"Who cares about raising her children? I don't even plan on letting this one live."

Jian Shan Shan didn't stop, continuing to pull Jian Xi's hair and repeatedly smashing her head onto the bed.

If it weren't for the Li family discovering Jian Xi's pregnancy first and insisting on keeping the children, she wouldn't have needed to put on this act for Li Bo Ting.

She would also have given birth to a child. Who gave Jian Xi the right to raise her children? She truly hated her.

Jian Xi, who had just given birth, had no strength to resist. Her head continued to be struck, and she fainted once again.

Jian Shan Shan forcefully pushed her away, "Hurry up and get her out of here. If she stays here, where will I lie down? I warn you, I will make her pay with her life, and if any of you dare to play tricks, I'll have the Li family kill you!"

The medical staff in the room trembled in fear and had no choice but to lift the unconscious Jian Xi onto a mobile bed...

"Boom--"

Thunder rumbled outside the hospital, frightening the two young nurses who were preparing to take Jian Xi to the morgue.

"We're doing something morally wrong. Are you afraid of retribution?"

"I am. Otherwise, why don't we leave her in the small woods behind the hospital? If she survives, it's her good fortune. If she dies, it's not our fault."

"Alright!"

The two nurses quickly made a decision and hurriedly pushed Jian Xi away...

When Jian Xi woke up again, her body was being torn apart by intense contractions.

The pouring rain had already soaked her through, and she was lying in a muddy patch of grass.

Instinctively, she grabbed onto the long grass beside her and exerted all her strength against the pouring rain. In the end, she gave birth to a boy and a girl all by herself.

Five years later, at the North City International Airport.

Li Boting's private plane safely glided to a stop on the tarmac, and his assistant, Jing Yang, gently pushed open the door to the study.

"Did you find out?" the man sitting at the desk asked, his sharp features exuding a resolute and cold demeanor, intertwined with an aura of aloofness that kept others at bay, yet also hinting at a touch of recklessness.

Jing Yang quickly approached, bowing his head as he reported, "I'm sorry, Mr. Li. The other party has hidden their IP address, and we couldn't trace their exact location."

"Keep investigating. I must know who he is!" Li Boting's deep eyes emitted a dangerous cold light as he glanced at the laptop on his desk.

"Dad, we're about to meet. I'm so excited!" This was the hacker's message displayed on his computer screen.

His son called him "Daddy" instead of "Dad," and he was certain that this wasn't a prank from his son. He had been living a clean life all these years, not even touching Jian Shanshan. He was certain that he couldn't have any other children. This email was likely a signal from his competitor, and he couldn't let his guard down!

"Alright," Jing Yang responded, reminding him, "Jian Xi has already arrived. You made an appointment to meet her at the club."

"Arrange a helicopter. I'll go there directly."

"Okay."

...

Inside the airport restroom.

The little sun sitting on the toilet lid was holding a laptop and sending emails.

The little cloud standing in front of him anxiously urged, "Brother, you need to hurry. Mom will find out soon."

"Okay, okay, stop rushing me."

With a beep, another hacker email was sent, this time to Li Boting.

Knocking on the partitioned door, Jian Xi's voice came through, "Are you two done? If you don't come out soon, I'm going to kick the door down!"

"We're coming, we're coming."

Their mom's voice was explosive, and to cover up their actions, the little sun deliberately flushed the toilet before opening the partitioned door with his sister.

Jian Xi, dressed in high-end designer clothes, outlined her graceful figure. She stood outside the door, exuding the aura of a professional elite. The two little ones quickly put on smiles.

The little sun walked up and grabbed her left hand, shaking it. "Mom, don't be like this. Women need to smile more to be beautiful."

The little cloud tilted her head and laughed. "That's right, Mom. You're not like me, a little fairy. You need to smile more to avoid wrinkles."

The two mischievous little devils often made Jian Xi feel overwhelmed. She pulled back her hand, patted each of their heads, and complained, "Mom, Mom, how old do you think I am? I'm only twenty-five!"

The two little ones stuck out their tongues upon hearing this.

Their mom was indeed not old, and she was a great beauty. But they had to tease her, otherwise she wouldn't take the initiative to find a man!

"Alright, let's go."

Putting on the matching hats for the two children, they instantly transformed into real-life versions of Mickey and Minnie, incredibly adorable.

Jian Xi, who was just angry moments ago, instantly melted. She gently held the hands of the two mischievous devils.

The only thing she could be grateful for in her life was that Jian Shanshan didn't want to raise children, so she left two precious babies for her.

However, that wasn't enough. She had come back for a complete family, and she was determined to take that child with her!

"Jie, Li Boting's assistant called and said he's already at the club. He asked you to hurry."

Outside the airport exit, Jian Xi's assistant, Wang Qing, waited by the door and informed them when she saw the three of them.

Jian Xi handed the two little ones to her. "Take them home. I'll go by myself."

"Okay."

Wang Qing nodded, and Jian Xi hurriedly left.

The two mischievous devils exchanged glances, both wearing cunning smiles.

Their mom and dad were about to meet, and they were eagerly looking forward to the moment when the family of five would be reunited.

In the most famous bar street in the northern city, neon lights flickered, creating a dazzling and intoxicating atmosphere. Li Boting's private club was located among them.

The waiter led Jian Xi to the private room where the man was.

In the excessively luxurious room, Li Boting sat at a two-meter-long square table, his face gloomy as he stared at the email on his phone screen.

"Dad, I'm getting closer to you. Are you looking forward to seeing me?"

It was another email from the hacker. What was this guy's motive?

At the entrance of the private room, when Jian Xi saw the man, her breath hitched for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.

After years of separation, she could face him calmly now.

Because he had no knowledge of her existence, whether it was during their marriage or after their divorce.

And she didn't have any special feelings for this man. She just wanted her child back.

She steadied her emotions and walked up to the man, extending her right hand gracefully, "Mr. Li, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Li Boting raised his gaze and saw Jian Xi's face. He raised an eyebrow in slight surprise.

Jian Xi was the most famous designer under the globally popular Peerless Jewelry brand.

The jewelry she designed was sold in limited quantities worldwide, symbolizing the status of wealthy women.

He had always thought that she was a middle-aged woman in her forties or fifties, but he didn't expect her to be so young and stunning.

"Please have a seat and let's talk."

Rarely did he come across a woman he didn't dislike. Li Boting reached out and shook hands with Jian Xi.

Jian Xi withdrew her hand and sat down, speaking in a business-like manner, "Mr. Li, according to the contract, I need to complete all the jewelry required for your grandmother's 80th birthday by the end of the year. You have also specified that each design draft needs your approval before production. Therefore, I need an office space closer to you. Would it be convenient for you to arrange an office for me in your company?"

"No problem, I also need convenience. I have already made arrangements for this matter."

Li Boting's deep gaze focused on Jian Xi's cheek. This woman didn't disgust him in terms of appearance or behavior.

Suddenly, he had a bold idea. Being someone who didn't like beating around the bush, he spoke directly, "I heard that you are still single. Would you mind pretending to be my lover? I will pay you separately."

"What kind of act?" Jian Xi looked confused.

She was invited back to the country to help design jewelry for his grandmother. Why did she have to play an actress as well?

Li Boting said without hesitation, "My wife will be coming later. You can pretend to be my lover. The compensation will be discussed separately."

Jian Xi: ???

She wasn't sure about the state of Li Boting's marriage with Jian Shanshan, so this proposal surprised her.

"Ding ding..."

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door of the private room, and Jian Shanshan pushed the door open and entered, "Boting, I've been waiting for you at the airport for a long time. Why..."

Before she could finish her sentence, she saw Jian Xi sitting at the long table, and she was struck dumb.

The woman in front of her had flawless, translucent skin, and beneath her curled eyelashes, her almond-shaped eyes were enchanting and alluring. Jian Xi's face was even more stunning than before.

But wasn't she dead?

Back then, she had instructed the medical staff to send her to the morgue to freeze to death. How could she still be alive?

Jian Shanshan stared fixedly at Jian Xi's cheek, trying to confirm if this woman had undergone plastic surgery.

"Ah!"

At the long table, Li Boting suddenly reached out and grabbed Jian Xi's wrist, pulling her up from the chair and into his arms.

Jian Xi was startled and her heart pounded.

Standing at the door, Jian Shanshan clenched her fists, "Boting, what is this..."

Had the truth of what happened back then been exposed? Was this woman really Jian Xi?

Jian Shanshan felt her legs go weak.

At the long table, Li Boting glanced over and his eyes were filled with mockery, "I find your non-existent marriage so fascinating while I'm bored to death. I'm going to marry her and I thought I should inform you in advance."

After speaking, he withdrew his gaze and used his slender fingers to lift Jian Xi's perfect chin. A hint of indulgence appeared in his eyes, "What do you think? Can this prove that I love you?"

Damn it, this man is such a drama king!

Jian Xi cursed in her mind, wanting to push him away and tell him seriously that she had no interest in acting in this play with him.

But Jian Shanshan stood there, that woman dressed in designer clothes worth at least hundreds of thousands, with a limited edition handbag worth tens of thousands. All of this was obtained in exchange for her son!

The scenes from the past flashed through her mind, and she suppressed the urge to push the man away. Instead, she raised her hands and wrapped them around his neck, putting on a charming smile. "If you want to sleep with me legally, shouldn't you propose first? Tonight seems like a good opportunity, do you want to cherish it?"

God knows what she had experienced during her years abroad. Acting in such situations was nothing to her. Her every move was graceful, and her gaze towards the man was filled with ambiguity and affection.

Li Boting's eyes deepened.

He needed a woman who wouldn't annoy him and had acting skills. They were compatible enough!

The man's eyes and tone became frivolous. "Of course not, what I want is more than just legally sleeping with you."

Damn it, could this man be a master of seduction?

Jian Xi's heart skipped a beat, unsure if she could act well in this play.

However, she had to continue with this play. She took a deep breath, steadied her emotions, and put on a willful face. "Then why don't we leave? A moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold. Are you sure you want to waste time with her here?"

"You're right, there's no need to waste time with her."

Li Boting lifted Jian Xi up and took a step towards the private room.

"Boting..."

Jian Shanshan confirmed from their conversation that the past events hadn't been exposed yet, and that woman might not necessarily be Jian Xi. She stepped forward to block their way, pretending to be on the verge of tears. "Boting, our child is still so young, please consider him. He will be very sad if we divorce."

She still wanted to use her child!

Jian Xi's eyes turned cold, and she forcefully grabbed Jian Shanshan's wrist without any politeness. "Mrs. Li, since you have no substance, I hope you recognize your identity. Not competing or snatching doesn't mean I don't mind you touching my man."

With that, she pulled Jian Shanshan's hand away without any hesitation.

Because of her actions, Li Boting narrowed his eyes.

Their performance was so perfectly in sync with his thoughts.

He carried Jian Xi and left without hesitation, leaving Jian Shanshan behind in the private room.

He felt disgusted by this marriage that was established without his approval.

Just the thought of Jian Shanshan violating him countless times while he was unconscious made him want to tear that woman apart.

The only reason he hadn't divorced her earlier was because he was concerned about their son's young age. But now, he didn't need to worry anymore.

"Mr. Li, you can put me down now."

The elevator stopped on their floor, and Li Boting put Jian Xi down as she pushed his shoulder.

Li Boting placed her on the ground, and the ambiguous atmosphere between them disappeared.

The man's demeanor changed from a seductive playboy to someone who kept others at a distance.

Jian Xi, feeling her heart pounding, asked, "Mr. Li, where are you taking me?"

"To discuss business." The man resumed a professional tone, and Jian Xi instantly calmed down.

As long as this drama king didn't act promiscuously, she wasn't afraid of him.

The elevator reached the top floor, and Li Boting took her to his private guest room. The interior decoration had a business-like style, with a large bed for resting but more suitable for discussing business matters.

Jian Xi completely relaxed.

The man led her to the desk, and they sat facing each other across the table.

Li Boting opened a drawer, took out a checkbook, and signed a five million check, pushing it towards her. "This is your reward for pretending to be my girlfriend. I need you to cooperate with me and act well in this play until I announce the end of this farce."

Jian Xi had no shortage of money now, so there was no way she would value this check.

She looked at the man and gave him a faint smile. "Mr. Li, would you mind if we establish three rules for our arrangement? I can do it without any compensation."

Jian Shanshan had reminded her about the child. As long as she reached an agreement with this man, she would be able to see her child as a matter of course.

She needed to establish a bond with the child first before she could take him away with a clear conscience.

Li Boting quite liked her straightforwardness and casually leaned back on the chair. "Tell me about it."

Jian Xi spoke frankly, "First, we cannot live together. Second, you cannot interfere with my freedom. Third, I hope that there won't be any physical contact like what just happened. Your charm is too strong, and I'm afraid I won't be able to resist."

She moved with ease, saying whatever she needed to achieve her goal, even if it meant saying things that went against her heart.

But Li Boting was not someone to be trifled with. He raised his thin lips and gave her a mocking smile. "If I remember correctly, I only invited you to sit on my lap just now. What did you do? You should be clear about that."

Jian Xi was speechless. What he said was a fact that she couldn't refute.

Li Boting was also not polite and resumed his cold tone. "Your three rules happen to be what I want to say as well. Besides money, don't expect anything else from me. I believe you are a smart person."

This man was really narcissistic!

If it weren't for the child, she wouldn't bother getting close to him.

However, as long as he accepted these three rules, her goal would be achieved.

Regardless of his attitude, it didn't matter!

Jian Xi curved her red lips. "Mr. Li, rest assured, I will never overstep."

"I hope so!" Li Boting took out his phone and placed it in front of her. "Save your number in here. I'm available 24/7, anytime you need me."

How is that possible! She still had two little troublemakers to take care of at home. How could she be available 24/7?

Jian Xi picked up his phone, entered her number, and then handed it back to him with a smile.

"Mr. Li, I can't be available 24/7, but I left my number just for the convenience of staying in touch. I..."

"Miss Jian, I have to remind you to use your brain before speaking."

Li Boting struck a pose, interrupting her words.

Jian Xi didn't hold back either and stood up to bid farewell. "I'm sorry, Mr. Li. I need complete freedom. It may not be appropriate to pretend to be your girlfriend. I won't disturb you today, I'll leave now."

With that, she turned around and walked away.

If a detour didn't work, she didn't mind meeting him in court.

Behind her, Li Boting's eyes deepened.

Should he praise her for her courage or admire her astuteness?

But he had to admit, this woman with such personality was very attractive!

"I'll fulfill your request and give you a ride."

Li Boting opened a drawer, took out the car keys, and stood up.

There were very few women in this world who didn't disgust him, and he was willing to compromise for this woman.

Jian Xi had already achieved her goal, so she naturally wouldn't refuse his kindness. After all, once she established this kind of relationship, she could approach her son legitimately. She was so eager to see that child, she wished she could see him right now!

...

City center, Fenghua Apartment.

Before returning, Jian Xi bought a three-bedroom apartment.

The interior was fully furnished, ready to move in. Wang Qing had hired a cleaner to tidy up the room before they came back, so they had a place to stay when they returned.

In the lobby of the apartment, two little kids hid behind a standing advertisement board.

Little Yun Duo's gaze was fixed on the entrance of the lobby, while Little Tai Yang held an iPad, monitoring Jian Xi and Li Boting's movements.

"They're here, they're here."

Seeing the coordinates of the two getting closer and closer, Little Tai Yang wiggled his butt and nudged Little Yun Duo.

"I see, I see. Brother, your hacking skills are getting better and better."

A convertible sports car parked by the roadside, and Little Yun Duo was already eager to go because Little Tai Yang looked so much like their dad. She had to be the one to meet their dad first.

Little Yun Duo focused her gaze on Jian Xi. As soon as she entered the lobby, she ran to the man's car.

(Note: The translation is a creative interpretation of the text and may not be an exact literal translation.)