A Rich Family’s Matrilocal Alpha Married to a Vegetative Omega - Chapter 24

Meanwhile, at the Li Residence.

Li Wei received a call. Seeing it was an unknown number, she hung up immediately, only for the other side to call back again. After several attempts, Li Wei impatiently answered.

“Hello, who is this?”

“Li Wei, the Great Miss Li.”

The voice on the other end was processed through a voice changer, making it impossible to tell if the caller was male or female.

“Who are you? Hiding your face and tail—you don’t even dare to speak to me with your own voice?” Li Wei’s brows furrowed slightly, but since she didn’t know the other person’s motive, she didn’t hang up yet.

The mysterious person let out a light laugh and skipped the small talk. “I am simply someone who happened to discover Miss Li’s secret. If you want that secret to stay hidden forever, it’s best to listen to me and cooperate.”

Li Wei’s face tightened, but she kept her voice calm, even sounding somewhat indifferent.

“Oh? What secret? I wasn’t aware I had any.”

The mysterious person replied with a question: “Miss Li’s secret—are you not clear on it yourself?”

“Playing ghosts and gods… if this is all you have to say, then we have nothing more to discuss.” Li Wei prepared to hang up; she wasn’t afraid of the caller remaining silent.

After all, if they didn’t want something from her, the mysterious person could have simply publicized her so-called secret instead of calling with a disguised voice.

The mysterious person wasn’t in a hurry and slowly detailed the secret they had discovered about Li Wei.

“…Miss Li is a smart person. You should understand the consequences you would face if your identity were truly made public.”

Li Wei had been able to maintain her composure at first, but hearing the mysterious person actually state her secret made her panic. Her hand slipped, and the glass she was holding fell, shattering into a mess of shards on the floor.

The mysterious person clearly heard the noise and laughed. “Miss Li, there’s no need to be nervous. I have no intention of making this public for the time being.”

Li Wei took a deep breath to steady her emotions. No matter what, she couldn’t let this secret get out, or everything she currently possessed would vanish.

Her tone became as cold as a winter wind. “I don’t want to beat around the bush. You’re telling me this because you need my help. Tell me, what is it?”

“Hahaha,” the mysterious person laughed heartily at her cooperation, the processed voice sounding somewhat sinister. “I knew Miss Li was a smart person. Don’t worry, what I want you to do won’t be hard for you. You just need to…”

Li Wei listened silently as the person finished their demands. Her expression was hard and cold. While the task wasn’t necessarily “hard,” it wasn’t “easy” either, but with the person holding leverage over her, she couldn’t resist.

“Fine. I will do as you say. But if I hear even a whisper of this getting out, I’ll make sure you suffer, even if it means we both go down together.”

After warning the mysterious person, Li Wei hung up. Not long after, her phone rang again—this time from a landline.

Li Wei answered, and a capable, steady voice came through.

“Hello, is this Miss Li Wei?”

“Yes, it is.”

“This is the H-City Police Station. We have a matter to verify with you. Please come down to the station.”

One wave after another. Li Wei asked, “Officer, may I ask what happened? Why the sudden call?”

“Someone reported Zhao Yusze as missing. According to our investigation, she is your maid and you are close to her. We need to bring you in to ask some questions.”

“I understand. I’ll head over now.”

This was a summons from the police. Even though the Li family was top-tier in H-City, Li Wei had no choice but to go.

Zhao Yusze was just a maid with low status and little money. Li Wei couldn’t understand why she would suddenly go missing, nor could she guess the kidnapper’s motive.

Puzzled but not delaying, she drove to the station.

When Li Wei arrived, Ye Fan and Wei Xing had just finished their statements and were preparing to leave. Both sides saw each other.

As she brushed past Ye Fan, Li Wei let out a cold snort. This Ye Fan had clearly been involved with Zhao Yusze before, yet later used gene compatibility to marry Qin Shujian.

If it weren’t for Qin Shujian’s accident and her inability to wake up, Ye Fan would never have had the chance to be with her.

Ye Fan heard the snort, of course, but she didn’t care. No matter how much Li Wei looked down on her, her wife was hers, and no one could take her away.

After leaving the police station, Ye Fan and Wei Xing got into the car.

Ye Fan took the initiative to invite her: “Wei Xing, come with me to see Shujian.”

Although there was friction between them, Zhao Yusze’s disappearance was too strange. This was no time to care about personal grudges.

“Fine.”

Even if Ye Fan hadn’t suggested it, Wei Xing would have gone. She had been worried about Qin Shujian’s condition and wanted to visit, but since she was no longer part of the Qin Group’s inner circle, her status didn’t allow her entry. Now with Ye Fan leading the way, everything was much easier.

Furthermore, Ye Fan had said the Eldest Miss was conscious and could perceive the outside; that made her even more determined to see her.

The two were silent during the drive. An hour later, Wei Xing parked at the Qin estate and, led by Ye Fan, successfully entered the house.

“I’m back!” Ye Fan chirped as she walked toward Qin Shujian. It seemed that no matter what happened outside, seeing her wife made her mood much lighter.

However, before Ye Fan could reach the bedside, Wei Xing shoved her aside and strode past her to the bed.

Ye Fan’s brows knit together, and she yelled unpleasantly, “What do you think you’re doing!”

Wei Xing ignored her. She stood by the bed, looking at the pale, motionless Qin Shujian, her eyes growing slightly warm with emotion.

“Eldest Miss… Ye Fan says you are conscious and can hear me. Is it true?”

“It’s true, it’s true—of course it’s true!”

Ye Fan walked over and squeezed Wei Xing away from the bed, complaining to Qin Shujian.

“Wife, listen to what Wei Xing is saying. I already told her everything you told me, and she still asks that. She doesn’t just distrust me—she distrusts you!”

Anger flared in Wei Xing’s chest, and she glared at Ye Fan. “I do not! Ye Fan! Stop trying to drive a wedge between me and the Eldest Miss!”

Listening to the two argue, Qin Shujian gave a light laugh. She comforted Ye Fan: Alright, don’t be cranky with Wei Xing. She just hasn’t seen me in a long time and is worried, that’s why she said that. Besides, if she didn’t believe you, she wouldn’t have come here to say these things by my bed.

Ye Fan nodded and said somewhat reluctantly, “Fine then. For my wife’s sake, I’ll be the bigger person and forgive her this time.”

Wei Xing heard this and glared at her. “Who wants your forgiveness!”

Ye Fan rolled her eyes and ignored her. Qin Shujian felt helpless; when these two argued, they were as childish as little kids.

Thinking of the task Ye Fan had gone out for, Qin Shujian asked: Regarding the relationship with Zhao Yusze—did you and Wei Xing settle it?

At the mention of this, Ye Fan’s expression turned serious. She shook her head dejectedly.

“I’m sorry, wife. Wei Xing and I didn’t get it resolved.”

Qin Shujian was puzzled. Wei Xing was her capable assistant; she knew her abilities well. Handling a small character like Zhao Yusze should have been easy. Did something happen?

Ye Fan gave an “mm.” “We did run into an accident.”

Wei Xing realized Qin Shujian was asking about Zhao Yusze and followed up after Ye Fan: “When Ye Fan called her, she was crying for help, but the call was cut off before she could finish. When I arrived at her home following the route Ye Fan provided, she was already missing. The house was a mess, as if there had been a struggle, and there was a pool of blood at the door.”

Qin Shujian was slightly concerned that Ye Fan remembered the way to Zhao Yusze’s house, but now was not the time to fixate on that.

She pondered. The disappearance was too sudden. Who would target a mere maid unless…

Zhao Yusze has no status or money. She must have known something, which is why she was taken.

Ye Fan had been too frantic to think earlier, but now that she was calm, she remembered a critical point.

“When I called her, she said she had something important to tell me. She said the same thing when she invited me to dinner at the Qin house before.”

Wei Xing’s brow was knitted into a tight knot. “If she wasn’t lying, then it must be something very important. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have mentioned it to you several times, and even tried to say it when her life was being threatened.”

However, Wei Xing was curious: Ye Fan appeared to be an ordinary Alpha, an unfavored child of the Ye family. What could Zhao Yusze possibly have to tell her?

Qin Shujian shared the same thought. If Zhao Yusze wasn’t lying, then her kidnapping was likely related to this information, and it was likely something very important for Ye Fan.

Even though Ye Fan was married to her and living in the Qin house, Madam Qin didn’t value her. If the kidnapping was related to Ye Fan, she might not be safe.

Regardless, they had to investigate.

Ye Fan, tell Wei Xing to find a way to track the police progress on Zhao Yusze’s case. Keep a close eye on it and report back as soon as there is news.

Ye Fan complied and relayed the orders to Wei Xing.

“Understood. I will track the progress.” Wei Xing knew this wasn’t simple. Qin Shujian’s instruction to follow the case was within her expectations.

Back when Wei Xing was in the inner circle of the Qin Group, she had done many things for Qin Shujian. Back then, Qin Shujian was full of spirit—nothing like now, lying in bed, having to relay her orders through someone else.

Wei Xing felt as if a large wad of cotton was stuffed in her chest, making it hard to breathe. She pursed her lips and asked in a dry voice, “How is the Eldest Miss’s body feeling now?”

Since she couldn’t speak, Ye Fan naturally took over. “She’s fine, her body just won’t wake up.”

“Does Madam Qin know the Eldest Miss is conscious?”

Ye Fan nodded. “She knows. Releasing you was the result of a negotiation between the Eldest Miss and Madam Qin.”

Afterward, Wei Xing utilized Ye Fan’s help to communicate many things with Qin Shujian. As time passed and the sky grew dark, Wei Xing prepared to leave.

She looked at the tranquil “Sleeping Beauty” on the bed and warned Ye Fan: “Take good care of her. If I find out you’ve mistreated her, I won’t let you off easy.”

Ye Fan didn’t give her a friendly look, crossing her arms. “Hmph. I don’t need you to tell me—I’ll take care of my wife.”

Wei Xing wanted to say something about the way Ye Fan addressed her, but ultimately turned and left.

Qin Shujian didn’t need to see to imagine Ye Fan’s current expression. She gave a light laugh. Why get so huffy with Wei Xing?

“Because she’s always picking on me.” Ye Fan sat down huffily beside her.

I’ve known Wei Xing for a long time. She doesn’t mean anything by it; she’s just worried about me. She doesn’t know you well yet, so she’s a bit on edge.

In the future, she would need to use Ye Fan to communicate many things to Wei Xing. If their relationship stayed like this, it would be a headache.

“You’re my wife,” Ye Fan said, lying down beside her and hugging her, burying her head in Qin Shujian’s neck. Her voice was muffled. “I will protect you. Wei Xing doesn’t need to worry about it!”

Softened by the nuzzling, Qin Shujian agreed: Alright, alright. I’ll wait for you to protect me.

After this incident, Qin Shujian feared Ye Fan might be in danger and didn’t let her go out again. The two spent every day together in the room. After explaining movies, Ye Fan developed a new skill: singing love songs to her.

Even though Ye Fan often sang out of tune, Qin Shujian could hear the feelings in the songs. Without outside distractions, their relationship progressed rapidly.

As for Qin Shujian’s condition, although many experts were helpless and said it would be hard for her to wake up, Madam Qin held onto a sliver of hope. She arranged for a doctor to perform a check-up every half-month.

One day, a nurse was organizing Qin Shujian’s health report when her eyes went wide at one of the values.

“Doctor, look! This patient’s blood HCG value is over 10!”

“What!”

The doctor, in disbelief, snatched the report. Seeing the HCG value, his vision went black for a moment. Generally, an HCG value over 10 meant pregnancy, but the Great Miss Qin was clearly…

Since the matter was too shocking, the doctor warned the nurse: “Go out for now. Make sure you don’t say a word about this.”

The nurse nodded seriously. “Don’t worry, Doctor. I have professional ethics. I would never leak a patient’s information.”

As Qin Shujian’s attending doctor, he had to report to Madam Qin after every check-up, especially this time. He immediately emailed the electronic version of the report to Madam Qin and dialed her number. The call was picked up quickly.

“Hello, Madam Qin.”

“Mhm. Dr. Zhang, are the results of Shujian’s report out?”

“I have sent the report to your email. The data is almost unchanged from the previous test, except…” The doctor swallowed and bit the bullet. “Except for the blood HCG value… it’s over 10. The Eldest Miss is pregnant.”

“What did you say?”

Madam Qin was stunned for a second, thinking she had misheard, until the doctor repeated it.

“The Eldest Miss is pregnant.”

“How is that possible? Did you test it wrong? Shujian is a vegetable; she can’t even move. How could she be pregnant?”

Madam Qin found it hard to believe, instinctively assuming it was a mistake.

“A vegetative state only means she isn’t awake, but her bodily functions are fine. Pregnancy is possible. If you don’t believe it, we can draw blood and test again.”

Madam Qin took a sip of coffee, calming herself slightly.

“Fine. Draw blood and test again. Notify me the moment the results are in.”

With her permission, the doctor re-tested. The result was the same. Though the doctor found it hard to fathom why someone would touch a vegetative patient, the fact remained: Qin Shujian was pregnant. He sent the new report and called to confirm.

“Madam Qin, the test was correct. The Eldest Miss is indeed pregnant.”

“I understand.”

Madam Qin was silent for a long time. With the Qin estate being so large and many eyes watching, the news of a vegetative Qin Shujian becoming pregnant would have disastrous consequences if leaked.

The news had to be locked down.

“I do not wish for anyone else to know about the pregnancy.”

The doctor quickly promised: “Rest assured, Madam. Our hospital has strict controls on patient information. This is confidential.”

“It had better be. Otherwise, with the Qin family’s power, buying and dismantling a private hospital wouldn’t be a problem.”

Hearing the threat, the doctor complied: “I understand.”

After handling the doctor, Madam Qin hung up with a dark expression and rushed from the company to the house. She walked straight to the bedroom and slammed the door open, not even stopping to change her shoes.

“Ye Fan!”

The door slammed against the wall and was closed behind her with a violent sound.

Ye Fan shivered at Madam Qin’s aggressive entrance, instinctively hiding behind Qin Shujian.

“M-Madam Qin…”

Madam Qin’s face darkened at the sight. “What kind of beastly act have you done!”

Ye Fan didn’t know why she was here. She pouted, walking out from behind her wife with an aggrieved look.

Madam Qin’s expression didn’t improve. Her gaze, sharp as a blade, dug into Ye Fan as she asked through gritted teeth: “Shujian is pregnant. Ye Fan, don’t tell me you have nothing to do with this!”

“Wh-what?”

Ye Fan’s mouth hung open, her eyes wide with disbelief. Even Qin Shujian, lying quietly on the bed, lost her composure—Ye Fan could hear her heart trembling.

Ye… Ye Fan, what did my mom say? I’m pregnant?

Ye Fan recovered and asked: “Madam Qin, you’re saying Shujian is pregnant?”

“Do you not know what you’ve done yourself?” An icy aura surrounded Madam Qin. “Ye Fan, I have warned you many times. Have you taken my words for granted?”

“You are a matrilocal spouse. When did I give you permission to touch her! Have you grown too comfortable in the Qin house? Do you want me to send you back to the Ye family!”

Madam Qin’s face was taut, her eyes like storm clouds.

Qin Shujian’s heart was in a state of upheaval. She knew her mother wouldn’t joke about this, so it was true. But she and Ye Fan had only done it that once—they actually had a child?

Ye Fan hadn’t expected a child either. She stole a cautious glance at Madam Qin.

“But… I didn’t force her… it was voluntary…”

The fire of anger in Madam Qin’s heart burned hotter. She glared at Ye Fan. “Right now she can’t speak! Of course you can say whatever you want!”

Ye Fan felt as if she couldn’t clear her name no matter what. She offered a useless explanation: “I’m telling the truth…”

While she was explaining, Qin Shujian had slowly accepted the fact. She didn’t dislike Ye Fan, and that night was indeed her own initiative; it wasn’t Ye Fan’s fault.

But now that she and Ye Fan had a child, that child in the artificial womb… could they…

Ye Fan, tell my mother that since we have a child now, we should give up on the artificial cultivation.

The voice entered Ye Fan’s ear. She was stunned for a moment. Previously, she didn’t have such deep feelings for her wife, so if she didn’t want the artificial child, she would have cooperated.

But now, her feelings for her wife were deeper, and her feelings toward the cultivated embryo had changed.

After all, that was also a life carrying both of their genes!