Kang Jinse was pregnant, and the entire Yun Family was enveloped in a wave of joy. Yun Shu, delighted, waved her hand and gave each servant a bonus of three months’ salary, inciting a wave of gratefulness within their ranks; the house was even livelier than during the New Year celebration. Yun Shu called Yun Shen, asking him to come home early today because she had good news to tell him. The current Kang Jinse was treated like a precious panda; Yun Shu took care of her every need. In terms of food and clothing, she was provided with only the best; Kang Jinse was living the life of a pampered noble, having everything done for her. She now held value through her child, and as long as she gave birth to a son, no one could ever threaten her position again. Kang Jinse, seated on the living room sofa, handed a freshly peeled orange by Aunt Li to Kang Jinxian. Kang Jinxian’s face puckered up sourly. Kang Jinse popped one into her mouth, "It’s not sour at all." Then, gently patting her stomach, she laughed, "They say if you crave sour things, you’ll have a boy; I’m certain this baby is a son." Yun Shu was personally cooking in the kitchen, claiming it was to nourish Kang Jinse with carp soup to strengthen her body. Yun Shu, who usually didn’t even touch the water used for washing dishes, now personally cooking, showed how great her expectations for Kang Jinse’s unborn child were. Indeed, Yun Ya and Yun Miao were the ones she wished she could get rid of sooner, and with no grandchildren under her knees, it was no wonder she doted on the one that was finally on the way like a precious gem. Kang Jinxian’s complexion turned paler and paler, yet she forced a joyful expression on her face, which made her smile appear stiff. Her palms were almost bleeding from her nails digging into them. Read complete version only at n0velfire.net Every word from Kang Jinse felt like a jab to her heart. "Ah Xian, are you not feeling well? Your complexion looks so poor." Kang Jinse finally noticed something was off and asked with concern. Kang Jinxian was startled but quickly recovered her smile, "No, it’s just that this surprise was too sudden. I still can’t wrap my head around it, sister, I am genuinely so happy for you." Kang Jinse smiled and took her hand, "I still feel like I’m dreaming. I’ve waited for this day for over a decade, thinking I might never bear a child for Brother Shen in this lifetime. I never expected that heaven would still take pity on me." Kang Jinxian was seething with jealousy inside, screaming ’no’ inwardly, but on the surface, her smile was flawlessly executed. "Yes, sister, you are truly blessed." Yun Ya thought about Kang Jinse’s pregnancy and how the house must be filled with joy now. But after so many years without conceiving, how could she suddenly be pregnant now? She even suspected that Yun Shen might be having health issues, but this news had proven her wrong. It couldn’t be such a coincidence; there must be an issue somewhere. Yun Ya called Uncle Chang, instructing him to look into Kang Jinse’s movements over the past two months, especially with regard to any suspicious interactions with men. After hanging up, she thought of Bai Ran. With Kang Jinse’s pregnancy, Yun Shu would likely soon force Bai Ran out with strong measures. After some consideration, she leaned back in her chair and called Bai Ran. "Hello, Yun Ya, what’s up?" "Aunt Bai, Kang Jinse is pregnant." After a moment of silence, Bai Ran laughed low, full of sarcasm. "The iron tree has finally bloomed after a thousand years, quite extraordinary indeed." "You should take this opportunity to divorce Yun Shen." "To clear the way for the mistress? Wouldn’t that be making it too easy for them?" Bai Ran scoffed coldly. "They will eventually bring about their own destruction. Clinging on no longer makes sense. Professor Ning is still waiting for you. How many decades does one have in life..." "How... how do you know about this?" How could Yun Ya be so aware of her affair with Ning Qinglin? Yun Ya sighed, "Aunt Bai, I’ve wronged you. Jump out of this toxic vat that is the Yun Family." "Let me think about it." With that, she hung up. Bai Ran sat in her room, spacing out while holding her phone. How many decades does one have in life... She was already old, no longer able to afford the luxury of time, remembering the words Ning Qinglin had uttered that day when he chased after her. "Ranran, come back to me." "All these years... There hasn’t been a day when I haven’t thought of you. I want nothing, I mind nothing, so long as you come back to me...." Throughout the ages, those deeply in love often have their love unrequited. She, a woman who loved deeply yet shallowly, just what kind of good deeds had she performed in her past lives to be rewarded with such devoted love from such an outstanding man this lifetime. She was too frightened; it was the so-called fear of gain and loss that always made her heart as hard as stone. She sat on the balcony for a long time, the afternoon sun warm and intoxicating, lulling her into drowsiness.