Even if Jin Jing cannot give her a future or make any commitments, there are things she still wants to gamble on; she still hopes there might be a better way to resolve them.

Mrs. Jin saw that Xu Jiaojiao had trouble conveying her words too rigidly, so she said softly, "Don’t say anything more. I don’t want things to get too tense. However, Jiaojiao, to be honest, I hope to keep that child, after all, it’s the Jin Family’s bloodline."

Xu Jiaojiao understood Mrs. Jin’s reason for seeking her out when she heard the word "bloodline." All too clearly from beginning to end, Mrs. Jin hadn’t considered things from her standpoint, which made her feel exceptionally downcast.

"If the value of certain things needs to be expressed in numbers for it to matter to me, then many things can’t be looked at simply. Haizi is innocent; I do not want the child to suffer because of everyone’s mistakes. Jiaojiao, you understand my meaning, don’t you?"

Mrs. Jin looked earnestly at Xu Jiaojiao.

If she couldn’t understand what it meant, she’d have wasted her time in the entertainment circle. Although Xu Jiaojiao didn’t want to acknowledge the reality, some things indeed cannot be viewed solely with one’s eyes.

Weiwei closed her eyes. Xu Jiaojiao noticed that Mrs. Jin’s gaze had become unusually anxious, eager to know her decision soon. From initially refusing, to passively accepting later, to ultimately making a decision after a struggle, Xu Jiaojiao’s final line of defense was instantly crushed.

"I understand Auntie’s meaning."

Looking at Mrs. Jin, Xu Jiaojiao felt bitterness she couldn’t express. She knew Mrs. Jin deeply cared for Jin Jing; who wouldn’t care for their own son? But now Meng Chengjun wedged himself in between, and if she were in the same position, she might also waver. This realization made her heart even heavier. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"I know it is Jin Jing who has wronged you. I apologize on his behalf."

Mrs. Jin’s attitude turned into helplessness, her thoughts increasingly believing the matter was challenging. Despite disliking Xu Jiaojiao as an actress, this incident was indeed her son’s fault, and to let it result in pregnancy was something no one could easily swallow. By this account, Xu Jiaojiao turned out to be quite good-tempered.

"Jiaojiao, I mean no harm. I see you two are very young, and haven’t thought clearly about the future. This incident is his opportunity; consider well the sense of your relationship during this."

Mrs. Jin’s words pricked Xu Jiaojiao’s heart, helping her realize the meeting’s purpose. Though hurt inside, she faced Mrs. Jin, mustering her spirits, she observed her calmly: "I will think it over carefully."

After sending Mrs. Jin away, Xu Jiaojiao sat in the car, gazing at the bustling traffic, unaware of where she should go. She felt like a child without a home, as if the only thing left between her and Jin Jing was guilt for each other.

"Mrs. Jin’s intention is for me and him to... "

Finding it hard to utter those two words, Xu Jiaojiao had never thought about breaking up with Jin Jing since they’d been together, even if fearful thoughts of many things lingered; ultimately, she was still willing to give him a chance.

"What am I supposed to do?"

Xu Jiaojiao was not one to easily concede defeat. Yet, Mrs. Jin’s words carried implications, and she felt she couldn’t ignore them, nor the reality of what had transpired. Despite knowing deep down, even if they couldn’t proceed, she couldn’t make a decision.

Qin Miaomiao had been scrutinizing materials related to Mo Wenwan, and after finishing, realized she overlooked some spots. She had to revisit them, only to find out new perspectives came upon finishing again.