As Xia Shixue was lost in her emotions, unable to extricate herself, the door of the ward was pushed open. Fu Yan Ting stood there in a dark gray suit, his sharp features scanning the room. He Hong was the first to snap back to reality. Upon seeing Fu Yan Ting, He Hong's sharp eyes noticed several paparazzi following behind him. He Hong immediately understood.
She leaned over to Xia Shixue's ear and whispered, "No matter what Fu Yan Ting says to you later, just bear with it. Remember, haste makes waste."
Xia Shixue wasn't foolish. She nodded slightly.
He Hong had thought her whispered conversation with Xia Shixue was known to no one.
Little did she know, Fu Yan Ting had heard every word.
Fu Yan Ting understood lip-reading. So, as He Hong leaned in to speak to Xia Shixue, Fu Yan Ting's sharp gaze fell on He Hong, and he read her instructions to Xia Shixue from her lips.
"Haste makes waste."
He Hong and Xia Shixue were quite something, plotting against him, Fu Yan Ting.
Thinking of this, Fu Yan Ting narrowed his eyes, a fierce glint flashing within them.
Meanwhile, He Hong was oblivious to all of this.
After briefing Xia Shixue, He Hong got up and walked out of the ward. At the door, she saw Fu Yan Ting and said softly, "Yan Ting, when you speak to Shixue later, please speak kindly. Shixue hasn't fully recovered, and now she's pregnant. She can't afford any shocks."
The unspoken message was: if you say harsh words, causing Xia Shixue to become distraught or lose the baby, the He family will not let you off.
Though He Hong's words were gentle, the threat they carried was far from light.
Fu Yan Ting's lips curved slightly, revealing a smile that was neither a smile nor not a smile.
He Hong looked at Fu Yan Ting's smile, unsure of its meaning, but she maintained her composure.
After all, there were so many paparazzi outside. If anything were to happen to Xia Shixue, He Hong wouldn't even need to deal with Fu Yan Ting; these paparazzi would make his life miserable.
With this thought, He Hong felt more confident.
After He Hong left, the ward door was closed.
Seeing Fu Yan Ting, Xia Shixue felt an inexplicable sense of unease.
Xia Shixue had felt this unease when Fu Yan Ting first entered, but He Hong was present then, and there were paparazzi outside. Xia Shixue was certain Fu Yan Ting wouldn't dare lay a hand on her in front of them, which gave her some comfort.
But now, with the ward door closed, facing Fu Yan Ting alone, Xia Shixue was inwardly terrified.
Her hands instinctively went to her abdomen, recalling He Hong's parting advice. No matter what, she couldn't lose her composure.
This child was Fu Yan Ting's. Even if Fu Yan Ting was displeased with Xia Shixue, he couldn't disregard the child's life.
With this thought, Xia Shixue feigned composure, looked up, and her gaze met Fu Yan Ting's.
Xia Shixue quickly lowered her head.
Fu Yan Ting was as handsome as ever. His handsomeness was different from the effeminate charm of younger idols; it was a rugged, masculine handsomeness.
His features weren't perfect, but on his face, they were just right, exuding handsome charm.
However, the look in Fu Yan Ting's eyes as he regarded Xia Shixue was filled with murderous intent.
Xia Shixue thought she was imagining things and dared not meet Fu Yan Ting's gaze.
Fu Yan Ting suddenly spoke, "I heard you're pregnant with my child?"
Xia Shixue's heart skipped a beat.
Fu Yan Ting remained unfazed, staring intently at Xia Shixue. After a moment, he spoke again, "It's been three weeks."
Coincidentally, Fu Yan Ting had undergone a vasectomy three weeks ago. How could Xia Shixue have gotten pregnant with his child?
Xia Shixue had no idea what Fu Yan Ting meant.
She didn't dare speak, afraid of saying the wrong thing and angering Fu Yan Ting. Xia Shixue's gaze was fixed on Fu Yan Ting. Fu Yan Ting suddenly smiled seductively, looked at Xia Shixue, and said softly, "But what can be done, Xia Shixue? I've already had a vasectomy. You're coming out now, saying you're pregnant with my child, and I find it hard to believe. Since you're still hospitalized, why not take this opportunity to have an amniocentesis and see if this child is truly mine."
Fu Yan Ting had never touched Xia Shixue. Even if the child were his, Fu Yan Ting had ways to force Xia Shixue to tell the truth.
What Fu Yan Ting needed now was for Xia Shixue to be convinced.
Xia Shixue's face changed drastically upon hearing Fu Yan Ting's words.
She had never expected Fu Yan Ting to say something like this.
An amniocentesis must be very painful.
She refused to undergo an amniocentesis.
The child was Fu Yan Ting's, it was Fu Yan Ting's. At most, they could do a paternity test after the birth.
But asking her to undergo an amniocentesis now? Xia Shixue would never agree.
Seeing Xia Shixue desperately shaking her head in denial, Fu Yan Ting knew there was something fishy about this child. However, since Xia Shixue wouldn't confess now, he couldn't do anything to her. His only option was to clear his name through his own means.
Xia Shixue vehemently opposed it, but Fu Yan Ting ignored her and directly called an obstetrician to Xia Shixue's ward to schedule an amniocentesis.
Xia Shixue screamed in terror.
Fu Yan Ting, on the other hand, remained indifferently by her side.
Now she knew fear; what was she doing before?
Fu Yan Ting watched intently as the doctor performed the amniocentesis on Xia Shixue.
After it was done, Xia Shixue was still in a state of panic, screaming incessantly.
Fu Yan Ting followed the doctor out of the ward.
Fu Yan Ting asked, "How long will it take to get the results of the amniocentesis?"
"Fastest is three days, slowest is a week," the doctor replied truthfully.
"Too long. I need the results within a day."
Yan Xi's case was set to go to court in three days, and Fu Yan Ting didn't have that much time to waste on them.
Besides, if it took too long, and He Hong played more tricks, wouldn't all his efforts be in vain?
Hearing Fu Yan Ting's words, the doctor frowned deeply, appearing to face a significant challenge.