Chapter 772: Chapter 771 Have a Drink of Water
This night, Liu Yun had a nightmare.
She dreamed that she was pregnant but had been violently attacked by a group of ruthless thugs.
When she awoke, her body was covered in cold sweat.
At that moment, she heard the sound of the door opening.
She immediately sat up and saw Liu Zheng pushing the door open and coming in.
"Ah Zheng, you’re back?" Liu Yun was somewhat nervous, her complexion pale as paper.
Liu Zheng helped her up and poured her a glass of water, "Have some water."
He handed her the water, and Liu Yun, taken aback, took a sip.
"Ah Zheng, those people came for me, they told me to abort the child in my stomach."
Liu Zheng frowned, "Who are they, did they say anything else?"
"They want us to leave this place, to hide abroad, and never come back," Liu Yun said, trembling.
"Did they say anything else?" Liu Zheng asked.
"They also said that if I don’t obey, they won’t let our family have peace ever again," Liu Yun said with a choke in her voice.
"What?" Liu Zheng was utterly shocked, not expecting to encounter such a situation.
He couldn’t help but recall the past in China, when he too had experienced similar events.
Back then, Liu Yun was still young but very stubborn; she insisted on staying in China, wholly determined to marry him.
At that time, he thought she was too naive, too immature.
But he couldn’t bear to reject her.
After all, they had once loved each other so deeply.
Back then, he really did want to marry her.
Unfortunately, she ended up betraying him.
He didn’t dare to imagine whether that woman would end up losing her life over this!
"Brother Qiang, who exactly are these people?" Liu Zheng said through gritted teeth.
"They’re a notorious gang of desperadoes in City A, they kill without batting an eye, very terrifying," Li Manli said.
"Why are they targeting Liu Yun?" he asked.
Liu Yun shook her head, "They wouldn’t say, only told us to leave this place," she answered.
"What do we do now?" he questioned.
"I don’t know..."
"Don’t be scared, I’m here," Liu Zheng held Liu Yun, trying to comfort her.
"But if they find out you’re my husband, they might harm you."
"They probably don’t have the guts," he reassured.
Liu Zheng was an officer; naturally, he was no weakling.
"But you’re no match for them."
"I’m not afraid of them, I’m only worried about you!"
"What’s there to fear about me? I’m not afraid of death!" Liu Yun said with a feigned strong smile, lifting her lips.
Seeing her smile, his heart felt as if it were pricked by a needle, hurting immensely.
He knew that Liu Yun had always been a stubborn girl; she would rather die than put him in any danger.
Over the years, he always remembered her words.
He didn’t want her to sacrifice herself for him.
He wouldn’t let her be harmed!
With that thought, he clenched his fists, "You go to sleep, I have some things to handle. I’ll come back to be with you tomorrow."
"You..."
Liu Zheng patted Liu Yun’s shoulder and left the room.
Liu Yun watched his receding figure, two teardrops sliding down the corners of her eyes.
...
The night was quiet and the moonlight was sorrowful.
A car stopped below Liu Yun’s apartment building, and a man wearing sunglasses got out and stepped up the stairs, stopping in front of the door.
He gently knocked on the door.
A moment later, Liu Yun opened the door and saw Chen Qiang; she blinked in surprise.
"Why is it you?"
"Not welcome?" Chen Qiang raised an eyebrow.
Liu Yun pursed her lips, silent.
"I heard you were kidnapped, so I came to check on you. Are you okay?"
"Is that concern?" Liu Yun sneered, "Don’t bother, I don’t need it."
She pushed him away and went inside, "I’m going to rest now; please leave."
Chen Qiang stood outside the door, not entering, "Yun’er, I know I’ve done you wrong over the years, so I want to make it up to you. Could you give me a chance? I promise, as long as I’m here, no one will ever bully you again!"
Liu Yun turned to look at him, her face filled with a mocking smile, "You think I would believe your lies?"
Chen Qiang stood in silence for a long time, then turned and walked towards the elevator.
Watching him disappear around the corner of the stairway, a trace of bleakness flashed across Liu Yun’s face.
She knew that in this lifetime, there was no going back for them.
This marriage was doomed to end.
Chen Zheng returned to the villa and had just entered the living room when he saw Li Manli sitting on the sofa.
Li Manli looked anxious, "Chen Zheng, you should go check on Liu Yun; she’s not doing well."
Chen Zheng frowned upon hearing this, "Mom, you don’t need to worry unnecessarily, I’ll take care of Yun."
Li Manli sighed, "Haven’t you realized? Liu Yun is pregnant, and the two of you are not in a stable relationship. Her husband is so terrifying, if they find out about you and Yun being together, your relationship will only worsen, which is bad for both of you."
Annoyance flickered across Chen Zheng’s face.
In recent days, he had been preoccupied with work that he hadn’t even noticed Liu Yun’s pregnancy.
He hadn’t expected that Liu Yun would be pregnant.
He felt a bout of headache.
Although he loved Liu Yun, he did not like this child.
If this child were born, it would inevitably become a shackle for Liu Yun.
And his parents would not agree to their union either.
"Alright, Mom, stop meddling in our affairs. Yun and I will sort it out."
"Sort it out?" Li Manli’s brows furrowed, "If Liu Yun really ends up with you, when her husband finds out about this, they will not let her off, they will kill her."
"Mom, don’t be ridiculous."
"Chen Zheng, I’m not speaking nonsense, I’m a mother myself, I know full well the pain of carrying a child for ten months. If this child is lost, it means that your relationship with Liu Yun has reached its end."
"We won’t ever reach an end," Chen Zheng said with conviction.
He knew that he couldn’t possibly give up on Liu Yun, even if she was carrying someone else’s child, he wouldn’t let go.
"You’re being obstinate!" Li Manli exclaimed angrily.
"Mom, I’m twenty-seven years old, I can make my own judgments, you don’t need to worry," Chen Zheng said calmly, then turned and headed to his bedroom to change clothes.
Watching her son’s indifferent back, a wave of sadness surged in Li Manli’s heart.
In her life, the only thing she had failed at was her duty to this son.
She knew that Chen Zheng was dutiful, considerate, and respectful to her.
Yet, in her view, her kindness to him did not compare to the importance of his wife, Liu Yun.
Thinking of this, she grew to utterly loathe that Liu Yun. If not for her, how could her son have become what he was today?
...
Liu Yun did not sleep well.
With so many things happening recently, she felt exhausted.
Waking up in the morning and seeing the empty space beside her in bed, a rich sorrow and sadness welled up in Liu Yun’s heart.
She lay in bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Her mind was filled with memories of Chen Zheng’s tenderness that night, and her heart ached fiercely.
She knew that she and Chen Zheng were completely over!
It had taken all her courage to bring the divorce papers to him, but in the end, it was still a failure!
Liu Yun, you really don’t deserve happiness...
Liu Yun slowly closed her eyes.
...
The next morning.
Dressed in business attire, Liu Yun arrived at the office.
As soon as she entered, she saw a haughty woman sitting at her desk.
"Liu Yun, you shameless woman, how dare you seduce the president?" Just as Liu Yun started her day, she was greeted by a beautiful and flirtatious woman pointing at her accusingly.
Liu Yun snorted disdainfully, giving her a contemptuous glance.
"Who do you think you are, strutting around in front of me?"
The beautiful woman was taken aback by Liu Yun’s retort and felt awkward for a moment.
Liu Yun gave her a cold look, "Who are you to lecture me?"
"You, you..." The woman choked, "Liu Yun, don’t you get too arrogant, you’re just a wage worker, nothing to be proud of."
"Yes, I’m a wage worker, but what about you? Nothing more than a whore who depends on men for a living!"
"What did you say! Say it again?" The woman was infuriated.
Liu Yun scoffed, "I’ll say it a hundred times more, you won’t change, shameless, slut!"
The woman trembled with rage and raised her hand, aiming to slap Liu Yun.
Slap...
Liu Yun slapped back, "Dare to touch me and see what happens!"
The woman clutched her stinging left cheek, her body shaking with anger.
"You dare to hit me, I will not let this go!" The woman said furiously, "Just you wait and see!"
After saying that, she stormed off in a huff.
Liu Yun sneered and picked up her bag, ready to leave.
