"Actually, it’s because Xinyu is pregnant!" Bai Xue finally revealed the truth, "Sister, the Gu Family will soon have a descendant. Before long, there will be a Little Bao tugging at your skirt, calling you Auntie Grandma. Aren’t you happy?"
Ye Shu then suddenly realized. So that was it!
Bai Yueru frowned slightly, "Ye Xinyu is pregnant?"
"Yes, yes, the hospital staff said that Xinyu was overly frightened and, coupled with emotional distress, it might affect the baby." Bai Xue said, and once again took Bai Yueru’s hand, "Sister, I’ve consulted a lawyer, and the lawyer said a prisoner who is pregnant can have their sentence delayed. If you add the victim’s withdrawal of charges and forgiveness, it’s very likely she won’t have to go to jail."
"This..." Bai Yueru glanced at Ye Shu with some difficulty, her meaning was clear; since Ye Shu was the injured party, the decision of life or death should rest in her hands. As a mother-in-law, she couldn’t overstep her boundaries.
Ye Shu was silent for a moment, then said, "Fine, I’ll withdraw the charges."
"Oh my, that’s truly wonderful. Ye Shu, I just knew you weren’t the heartless type, thank you so much." Bai Xue’s eyes brimmed with crocodile tears in her excitement.
Quietly, Bai Yueru said, "Daughter-in-law, have you thought this through? It’s not fair to you."
"I’ve thought it through." Ye Shu turned to look at Bai Yueru, "Mom, people have hearts of flesh, no matter what adults do, children are innocent. Besides, Ah Chen and I will also have children in the future, and I want to accumulate some good deeds for our future baby."
"Sure, alright, well said, that’s very generous and wise of you! To have a daughter-in-law like you is truly a blessing for our Sheng Family!" Bai Yueru’s gaze towards Ye Shu could not help but harbor a few more shares of affection; she knew that one of the reasons Ye Shu did this was to spare her, as the mother-in-law, from embarrassment.
Hearing Bai Yueru say this, Bai Xue’s face showed embarrassment. A daughter-in-law who was once looked down upon by her now received such favor in the Sheng Family, making Bai Xue feel as if she had been slapped, her cheeks tingling with the sting of it.
"Then, thank you so much, Ye Shu. I will take this good news back with me, so Xinyu can rest assured and take care of her pregnancy." Bai Xue said this and then turned to leave.
Sheng Shaochen, who had been silent, finally spoke up, "You can apply for withdrawal, but only after Ye Xinyu makes a public apology. Otherwise, wouldn’t my Mrs. Sheng be aggrieved?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Xue’s expression slightly changed, but she quickly agreed readily, "Alright, let’s agree on that. I’ll be going back first, sister. Goodbye."
Bai Xue scurried out of Shengjing Garden, dejected. After getting into her own car, tears started to flow. For many years, she had been arrogant, but today, for Ye Xinyu, she had to watch her words carefully and rely on the face of others. If it wasn’t for that woman carrying a child of her family, she would never have stooped so low to subject herself to humiliation.
By the time she arrived at the hospital, Ye Xinyu had already awakened, sitting on the bed like a wooden figure, lost in a daze.
Her mind was still preoccupied with her father’s case; she couldn’t understand why Ye Shu’s luck was always so good. That bitch, why were there always so many people willing to help her?
It was so unfair of the heavens, so unfair!
Just then, the door opened, and a well-dressed, middle-aged woman walked in.
"Mom... you’re here." The moment Ye Xinyu saw Bai Xue, she was so excited that she tried to sit up, "And Zuo Cheng? Why haven’t I seen even a shadow of him until now? Doesn’t he know that he’s going to be a father soon?"