24 Silent Snakes
for a moment before following in.Yan Luoxi was laid down by Ran Xu. She bit her lips with an expressionless look; her lower lip had turned so red that it seemed as if blood might soon drip out. Seeing...Chapter 24: The Silent Snake
Lian stood outside Yan Luoxi's house until midnight before finally driving away.
The resolute and cold-hearted manner Yan Luoxi had shown was even more firm than Lian had imagined, making him shudder with fear. The only thing he felt fortunate about now was that there was an unbreakable bond between them — they shared a child together.
Today's conversation with Yan Luoxi, although it severely hurt Lian's pride, further strengthened his resolve to win back Yan Luoxi.
He realized that the ease and joy he wanted could only come from this foolish woman named Yan Luoxi. Even when she argued with him or made him so angry that steam seemed to rise from his ears, he still enjoyed being around her. Watching her get mad at him and hearing her lies brought clarity to his heart.
Thinking about it, Lian laughed bitterly and suddenly slammed his hand down on the steering wheel; he was such a lowlife in front of Yan Luoxi.
When Yan Luoxi returned home, she saw Xue Liping seemingly sitting on the sofa watching TV just now. Perhaps her sudden return startled her mother, who had dropped the remote control.
As she walked over, she took the remote from her mother and turned it back to its original position. "Mom, I've already talked everything out with Lian today. Please don't meddle in our affairs again in the future, nor make alliances with him."
"You silly girl, what are you saying When did I ever ally with Lian" Xue Liping smiled awkwardly.
"Mom, I am your daughter, not merchandise or goods. Please respect my will," Yan Luoxi looked at Xue Liping helplessly. "I say this last time: if you try any more tricks against Lian, I won't acknowledge you as my mother."
Xue Liping realized the situation was serious and quickly tried to smooth things over. "Luoxi, Mom did all of this for your own good..."
"That's enough. I don't need you to do anything for my sake. I know what’s best." Yan Luoxi waved her hand impatiently, cutting off her mother's clichéd speech. She turned around and went back to her room.
The cool moonlight filtered through the thin curtains and softly illuminated the bedroom. Lying in bed, Yan Luoxi felt as if she had shed a heavy armor and withdrawn from an arduous battle, feeling exhausted yet relieved.
Thinking about her conversation with Li An earlier, her heart still fluttered with both excitement and sadness. It seemed that no matter what she did or how far she ran, there was always an invisible thread connecting them.
A faint sigh escaped Yan Luoxi’s lips.
The baby inside her seemed to sense her mother's melancholy and moved restlessly in her womb.
"My little girl," Yan Luoxi gently stroked her belly, speaking softly. "Did Mom's words scare you today I'm sorry, but it was不得已而為之。如果讓他知道我會打掉你，那絕對不可能的。”
After such a long period of companionship, Yan Luoxi had fallen deeply in love with the little girl growing inside her.
Even though this child's father was Li An and she wasn't born out of their loving relationship, she was still her daughter. Having this little girl made her life no longer lonely or empty.
She was neither vain like Xue Liping nor self-destructive like Yan Yongsheng。她有能力讓這個小女孩幸福地成長，接受最好的教育，一生快樂。
This is a gift from heaven for her. No matter who Li An is, she will do everything in her power to protect the little life inside of her. Love her, cherish her.
She doesn't know if tonight's conversation will deter Li An. What if he isn't afraid of threats and refuses to leave Even if he leaves now, what if he comes back under the pretense of seeing his child after she gives birth
Yan Luoxi rubbed her belly, feeling endless worries.
The little girl moved inside her womb again.
Forget it, don't think about those troublesome things. What's most important now is to take good care of the little one. As for future matters, let’s deal with them as they come.
Yan Luoxi took a deep breath, rallied her spirits, got up to drink milk, washed up, and went to bed. The next morning, she went out as usual to breathe in fresh air. She also took walks, listened to classical music, and read classic literature.
Unconsciously, she would look outside the window and found no suspicious vehicles again. Her mother stopped making secretive phone calls or leaving with a happy expression on her face.
Everything seemed to have returned to normal.
Yan Luoxi didn't want to probe into whether there were turbulent undercurrents beneath the calm surface. She just wanted not to see, not to worry, and everything would be resolved after the little one was born.
Li An hadn't appeared near the Xue family residence again. But this doesn’t mean he has given up.
He was naturally domineering and had a particularly strong urge to conquer. Most of the time, his methods were overt and intense like a storm. But after being scolded by Yan Luoxi, he no longer dared to show off his arrogance. The child in Yan Luoxi's womb was his only hope for this life, so he wouldn't take any risks.
Lì n turned into a silent snake and patiently lay in wait in the city, waiting for the right moment to appear when it was best to pursue Yan Luoxi, as well as for the child's birth.
He seriously considered his future life. Seeing Yan Luoxi’s resolute expression, he prepared to engage her in a prolonged battle. He took over the family business here from his older brother and attended various company project meetings. He also dealt with people from the city's upper echelons.
For safety reasons, Lì n didn't dare to linger outside the Xue Family compound again, nor did he dare to call Xuè Lìpíng. He only waited at a crossroads where Xuè Lìpíng would inevitably pass through when she left home. Seizing an opportunity, he intercepted her car.
The two acted like underground party members meeting secretly under enemy white terror and were very excited. They found a quiet place and discussed for a long time. Xuè Lìpíng concealed her excitement and pretended to be somewhat despondent as she returned home.
Lì n no longer appeared in Yan Luoxi's life, but his concern and care for her doubled. He and Xuè Lìpíng started making small moves gradually replacing everything around Yan Luoxi with items provided by Lì n.
Everything that Yan Luoxi was now eating, drinking, or using were the best things that Lì n had found from all over and then relabeled as ordinary domestic brands before being delivered to her.
The obstetrician who received Yan Luoxi when she went for check-ups at the hospital was a top expert in gynecology whom Lì n had specially hired from abroad. Even the delivery suite where Yan Luoxi would give birth, he had already prepared well in advance.
Lì n knew that he owed Yan Luoxi a lot and felt responsible for the child she carried. He was now filled with love and concern for Yan Luoxi and her baby. After finishing his work at the company every day, he devoted all his energy to them. He thought about how to make Yan Luoxi happy and healthy, as well as what food would be beneficial for her and the child's growth.of the car, her eyes sparkled instantly, like in an eye drop commercial with a cross appearing across them. She ran over enthusiastically with her arms open: "Brother Shao, you finally came back!" It...