I Am My Own Substitute Wife - Chapter 26

Chapter 26: You’re the Mother of My Child

Translator: Lonelytree

“I’m not sure but based on what Miaomiao told me, he is very handsome and outstanding.” Jiang Niansheng said. “Oh. And she told me she’s going on a date with the mysterious man.”

Gu Yanzhou had always been refined and elegant, but now he was flustered. He tried his best to suppress it and pretend as if nothing had happened.

“I see.” He said in a whisper, “That… that’s good.”

Even though Gu Yanzhou had reached the position of vice CEO of Sheng Shi Group, he still had a low self-esteem.

He had grown up in an orphanage and had seen all kinds of people. How could he be worthy of Sheng Miaomiao?

Jiang Niansheng captured all the changes in Gu Yanzhou’s expression. Miaomiao was right. Gu Yanzhou did care for her. So it was only a matter of time before Sheng Miaomiao wore him down.

Jiang Niansheng had done everything to assist Sheng Miaomiao. The rest would depend on the girl.

…

Suddenly, there were two light knocks on the door of the research and development laboratory. Sheng Hanye’s deep voice rang out, “It’s time to get off work.”

“There’s one last step.” Jiang Niansheng didn’t even turn around. “Don’t rush me.”

Gu Yanzhou asked, “Are you here to pick her up?”

“Why else? Do you think I’m here to pick you up?”

Sheng Hanye strode over to Jiang Niansheng’s side and looked at her concentrated face. They say a serious woman is the most beautiful. That is not wrong.

He looked at Jiang Niansheng’s side profile and became more and more fascinated.

“Finally done!” Jiang Niansheng let out a long sigh of relief and raised the sample of the perfume. “Why don’t you take a whiff.”

A faint and refreshing fragrance drifted in the air.

Sheng Hanye raised his eyebrows. “Is this a man’s cologne?”

“Yes,” Jiang Niansheng answered. “But this is only the first sample. I feel like the bouquet of scent is still missing something. Never mind, we’ll work on it tomorrow.”

She was about to close the lid, but Sheng Hanye snatched the bottle away.

“What are you doing?”

“A cologne needs to be tested.” Sheng Hanye held the bottle. “I’ll see how long this can last.”

The reason was acceptable so Jiang Niansheng shrugged. Furthermore, it was just a sample and she had the formula. She could make another sample any time.

Sheng Hanye toyed with the crystal clear perfume bottle, but his eyes gradually darkened. This was the first version and it had a unique scent. This cologne was singular in the world. After they made the improvement, the scent would change. He would consider this… a gift from Jiang Niansheng.

Sheng Hanye was very satisfied.

If Jiang Niansheng knew what was in his mind, she would fight for the sample back with her life.

Gu Yanzhou adjusted his glasses. “CEO Sheng, this is the first time I’ve seen you being so urgent about getting off work.”

“It’ll only get more urgent in the future.”

“Going back to enjoy some couple time?”

“Yes.” Sheng Hanye replied. “We’re going to make a baby.”

Jiang Niansheng almost tripped. ‘Like that is going to happen!’

Gu Yanzhou smiled knowingly. “Good luck.”

…

At Sheng Manor, Jiang Niansheng was in a state of panic. Whenever Sheng Hanye looked at her, she felt like he was about to pounce on her like a beast. She locked herself in the bathroom and did not dare to go out.

The night was long. If Sheng Hanye insisted on trying for a child, there was nothing she could do to stop him.

“Knock, knock.” Sheng Hanye’s voice came from outside the door. “How much longer do you need to shower?”

“I… I’ll be done soon.”

Sheng Hanye directly turned the doorknob and walked in.

Jiang Niansheng’s legs wobbled. “What are you doing?”

“Why can’t I come in?” His gaze fell on her. “Jiang Niansheng, you can’t hide forever.” She really wanted to find a hole in the ground and hide.

Sheng Hanye leaned against the door frame and crossed his arms. “I’ll give you two choices. One, go back to bed yourself. Two, I’ll carry you to bed.”

“Sheng Hanye!” Jiang Niansheng looked at him. “I told you, I’m not having this child!”

“But you have to.”

“Can’t you find someone else?” She asked, “I’m sure Xia Caiwei will be so glad to bear your child.”

Sheng Hanye’s eyes were dark and bottomless. “Jiang Niansheng, only you can be the mother of my children.” His tone was unquestionable and there was no room for negotiation.

Jiang Niansheng gritted her teeth. “There’s no way out for me, is there?”

“Correct.”

“What if I refuse?”

“Your brother is still at the hospital.” Sheng Hanye pressed on her weak spot. “Have you forgotten about him already?”

Jiang Niansheng still wanted to resist, but he carried her in arms and walked to the bed. She thought he would throw her onto the bed roughly but he was surprisingly very gentle.

Jiang Niansheng’s back leaned into the soft mattress and pressing down on her was Sheng Hanye’s tall and strong body.

He leaned on her.

“I’m not doing this.” Jiang Niansheng shoved him back. “Sheng Hanye, I’m not going to bear the child of my nemesis! Do you think I’m crazy?”

He whispered in her ear. “Since I’m your enemy, that’s all the more reason for you to have my child.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“You hate me, right?” Sheng Hanye looked down at her. “When you have my child, you’ll have the perfect leverage to control me.”

Jiang Niansheng was stunned. She had never thought of that.

He added, “Besides, this will be my only child, and you’ll be the biological mother.”

Jiang Niansheng gasped, “You’ll only have one child?”

“Yes, the one that you’re going to give me.”

“But Xia Caiwei…”

“Her body is injured, she can’t bear any children.”

Sheng Hanye was slowly coaxing her so that Jiang Niansheng would eventually submit.

“No.” Jiang Niansheng was not easily persuaded. “We will get divorced and then you’ll marry Xia Caiwei. That means she’ll become the stepmother of my child!”

“Caiwei is very kind. She adores children. Plus, you can visit the child anymore.”

“How many stepmothers you know that treat their stepchildren well? Plus, the Sheng family is a microcosm of power struggle. She’ll only use my child as a pawn.”

Sheng Hanye retorted, “This child will be the future heir of the Sheng family. Who dared to treat them as a pawn?”

Jiang Niansheng turned her head away. Sheng Hanye was a master negotiator. In the business world, he had negotiated countless partnerships. How could she win this?

‘Calm down, Jiang Niansheng! You mustn’t be fooled by him.’

Jiang Niansheng sneered. “If a man can be trusted, hell would have frozen over. Sheng Hanye, I don’t believe you!”

Sheng Hanye pinched her chin and forced her to look into his eyes.

“Jiang Niansheng, I’m being kind to you for now. Don’t make me use force.”

“Lost your patience so soon?”

Sheng Hanye approached her, his thin lips brushing against the tip of her nose. “You’re giving me this child no matter what!”

Sheng Hanye lost his patience. He did not even bother to unbutton his shirt.. He directly tore off her skirt and threw it under the bed.