Mu Chuxia lay on the operating table with her eyes wide open, the cold sensation from the metal table pricking her skin. Although she was drugged and could not feel any pain, she could feel that something had reached into her groin... She did not even need to look to know that it was a doctor's scalpel.
She stared at the ceiling, but the blinding light fazed her. She narrowed her eyes as they began to feel sore.
"Forceps."
"Here."
"Be careful."
With a sigh, the doctor said, "It's done."
Hearing the doctor's words, Mu Chuxia knew the operation was successful. She was artificially inseminated, and she would have to give birth to a baby after nine months!
Mu Chuxia was pushed out of the operating room by the nurses into the VIP ward, where a nurse was assigned to her care. After a while, a man walked in. He was wearing a black suit that fitted him perfectly. He had a fresh haircut and wore delicate silver-rimmed glasses. He did not look like someone to be trifled with.
"Miss Mu..." Yuan Jiesi went over to the side of Mu Chuxia's bed and looked at her. He added calmly, "The operation was successful. Our president has taken care your father's problem. You can remain under medical observation in the hospital for a few days. Once you've recovered, you may be discharged. For the sake of the baby you'll be carrying, we've already completed the discharge procedures. The president hopes that you can nurse the baby until the day of birth."
"The president has also prepared an apartment for you. After your discharge, I'll arrange for someone to send you there. When you arrive at the apartment, you don't have to worry about anything. All you need to do is to protect the baby in your belly."
When Mu Chuxia heard Yuan Jiesi's words, she caressed her belly mindlessly, tears welling up in her eyes. A child... She was just a virgin, but she was pregnant. No, she was no longer a virgin. Her first time was not with the man she loved, nor was it with any man, but through surgery!
In other words, metal surgical tools had been inserted into her to impregnate her!
The scalpel had pierced through that specific ladyparts, but she could not feel any pain because of the anesthetic. She knew she would never have the chance to again feel the pain of her first time!
Who could blame her? She was helpless against the current situation. Her father had killed someone by accident. The court found him not guilty of murder, but he had to compensate the victim's family who asked for a million yuan! A million... Perhaps in the eyes of many, it was just a number, but it was this number that caused Mu Chuxia's despair. She had no choice but to carry someone else's child!
A million yuan to give birth to a child that was not even hers to carry!
Mu Chuxia closed her eyes slowly. She was so exhausted from everything that was happening in her life.
Seeing that Mu Chuxia had shut her eyes and wanted to rest, Yuan Jiesi did not say anything else. He told the nurse to take good care of her and walked out of the ward.
Once he closed the door behind him, he received a call from his superior. As he picked up the call, he smiled and exclaimed, "Everything went well!"
......
Mu Chuxia held a glass of milk and sat on the armchair, her eyes slightly squinted as she faced the glowing sunshine. She had lived in the apartment for a month. During this month, she had been absolutely bored to death. She either went shopping or stayed home with her books.
For the past month, she had not seen her main client, the president of the company that was mentioned by Yuan Jiesi. Even Yuan Jiesi himself had not shown up!
However, Mu Chuxia could care less about the two of them. She had lied to her father that because of her excellent grades, she would be studying abroad as an exchange student for a year. Her father did not doubt her at all and willingly allowed her to go, so she went by her days in her apartment with ease. Her father had already been released from prison and started working again. As for her... she just needed to rest and recuperate.
"Miss Mu, the weather is great today. Let's go out for a walk. It'll be good for the baby," said the servant, Madam Wang, with a grin.
Mu Chuxia looked at her and gave a faint smile. Madam Wang was her servant who took care of her meals and daily necessities.
After lunch, the boredom was overwhelming, so Mu Chuxia decided to listen to Madam Wang's advice and headed out for a walk.
She took the bus to a huge shopping mall and decided to buy two pieces of maternity attire for herself.
The mall was colossal. She had only been there a few times. She strolled around and stopped by a shop that sold items for infants and mothers. She took a fancy to a dress meant to protect pregnant bellies from radiation. Mu Chuxia loved the design and quality of the dress. The saleswoman could tell that Mu Chuxia had her eyes on it, so she did not bother promoting the dress. Mu Chuxia was very tempted to get it for herself, but once she looked at the price tag dangling from the hanger, her eyes widened in shock.
It was just a dress, but it cost 5,000 yuan!
She would not be able to afford it even if it was 500 yuan!
Mu Chuxia blushed awkwardly and turned to the saleswoman while stammering, "I—It's too expensive..."
The saleswoman froze, and the corner of her lip seemed to have twitched. When she looked at Mu Chuxia, she took out her glasses and pursed her lips. "You're saying that 5,000 yuan is too expensive?" When the customers heard the saleswoman's contemptuous words, they all turned their heads and looked at Mu Chuxia.
Mu Chuxia glanced around in horror. Her face was flushed red, and she contemplated if she should make a dash for it.
In the store, a man looked at Mu Chuxia's back and frowned slightly.
......
Mu Chuxia had been shopping all afternoon, but she left empty-handed. For her, those things were too expensive. She did not think twice before she entered the mall. What did she expect? The shopping mall she went to was the most luxurious one in the city. It was filled with world-class brands, and even the underwear sold there was worth hundreds of yuan! She had been utterly humiliated by this shocking revelation.
When Mu Chuxia returned home, she smelled a faint fragrance and walked toward the kitchen. She noticed that there were several dishes on the table, and the clattering sounds coming from the kitchen made it obvious that Madam Wang was still busy.
Mu Chuxia walked over to the kitchen and called out gently, "Madam Wang, you've prepared too many dishes. You don't have to cook more. We won't be able to finish them!"
Madam Wang turned around and smiled at Mu Chuxia. "You're back! Have a seat. A few more dishes and I'll be done. We have an extra mouth to feed today." She winked gleefully.
"Another person?" Mu Chuxia looked at Madam Wang in confusion. She did not know who this anonymous person was... Could it be Madam Wang's husband?
"Yes, someone will be joining us today." Madam Wang wiped her hands on her apron and gestured for Mu Chuxia to leave the kitchen. "Miss Mu, please have a seat. I'll be done soon."
Mu Chuxia nodded and left the kitchen. Just as she was about to enter her room, she noticed that the door to her room was left wide open. Suddenly, a man strutted out!
Mu Chuxia was startled. She stumbled back a step before she widened her eyes and sized up the man carefully. He was a tall man, donning a black suit. He inserted his hands into the pockets of his trousers casually as he stared at her. It was as if there was some sort of overwhelming power emanating from his body. Mu Chuxia, who was standing in front of him, could not help but clench her teeth in fright. She did not dare to even breathe!