Chapter 1289: Chapter 746: Playing the Victim in the Womb, Scaring You Zhazha Silly

"I understand." Huo Ran nodded in agreement.

Perhaps because she was too thin, Shen Shuci’s belly now looked frighteningly big, and Huo Ran had to stay close. But no matter how close he stayed, if she went to the restroom, he couldn’t follow her inside.

He could only stand outside and guard.

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At this time, You Hongxian also arrived at the hospital. He had already asked around and found out that Tang Wan was accompanying her today. Remembering the humiliation he suffered at the Tang Family, he felt his enraged heart tremble once again.

"So where is she now?"

"The examination is finished, and Mrs. Jiang has apparently left early. She is now accompanied by a young man and went to the restroom, the one at the corner of the third floor."

You Hongxian knew well that if he didn’t see Shen Shuci today, the chance to plead for his son would be completely blocked. Shen Shuci had already finished her check up and could leave at any time; he could only try his luck at the restroom area.

Huo Ran was leaning against the wall outside the restroom, his head lowered as he played on his phone, watching two men hurrying by. The leading middle-aged man’s expression was even more severe.

He squinted, feeling that the man looked somewhat familiar but couldn’t recall where he had seen him before.

Looking anxious.

Huo Ran thought the urgency might be due to needing the restroom, didn’t think much of it—the two men, neither went in entirely—one stayed outside, and it was the middle-aged man who went in.

The hospital’s male and female restrooms weren’t completely separated by individual doors, but shared the same entrance, with a common handwashing area in between.

When You Hongxian entered, Shen Shuci happened to be coming out, just as she turned on the faucet, something caught her peripheral vision.

Instinctively on guard, she turned to look at him, her face cautious.

The entire handwashing area, approximately seven or eight sinks, was positioned close to the women’s restroom. At that moment, there were only the two of them in the area—it wasn’t even particularly crowded, so why was he coming over?

The man turned on a faucet, seemingly washing his hands.

Shen Shuci pursed her lips, just about to leave when he spoke...

"You’re Shen Shuci, right?"

Shen Shuci narrowed her eyes, certain that she’d never seen him before; the man was dressed in a suit, appearing anything but ordinary.

"And you are?"

"Sorry for disturbing you, I’m You Shenming’s father."

As he revealed his identity, Shen Shuci immediately understood his purpose. After all, You Shenming had shoved her father, and she was aware of the news that the trial was about to start.

"I know this sudden appearance is indeed abrupt, I’ve visited the Huo Family but... "

You Hongxian had attempted to visit the Huo Family but didn’t even make it past the front gate, let alone meet Shen Shuci in person.

Shen Shuci’s expression remained unchanged as she turned off the faucet beside her, grabbed a paper towel, and dried her hands. She was unaware that You Shenming’s father had visited the Huo Family.

It must have been Huo Zheng or Liang Yun who handled it directly and sent him away.

The impending trial for You Shenming was known to the Huo Family as well. With Shen Shuci’s parents being elderly and her being pregnant, many matters were handled by people appointed by Huo Zheng.

Huo Zheng and his wife were aware of the Shen Family’s stance, and handled You Hongxian’s visit directly, without needing to inform Shen Shuci.

You Hongxian was meeting Shen Shuci for the first time. Though she was Tang Wan’s aunt, their temperaments gave off entirely different impressions.

Unlike Tang Wan, who was always gentle and approachable, Shen Shuci hardly showed any warmth on her face—perhaps not even wanting to offer any courtesy. Her gaze was lazy and cold.

"I know what happened before was Shenming’s fault, and I’m also to blame for not teaching my son well. But he’s my only child, and I want to make amends to your family."

"Appearing so abruptly is indeed improper, but I’m out of options now. You’re about to be a mother; I hope you can understand my predicament."

"He made a mistake and must pay the price, I’m just asking you to be lenient, to give him a way out."

...

With a very humble demeanor, You Hongxian promised that if Shen Shuci would say a few good words, he would agree to anything—be it money or something else—as long as he had it.

Shen Shuci just leisurely finished drying her hands, coldly looking at him:

"Mr. You, if it was your son who got hurt back then, would you still urge someone to be so magnanimous?"

"I..." You Hongxian was briefly speechless.

"If you don’t wish it for yourself, there’s no need to force it on others, and we aren’t asking for a heavy sentence; everything’s up to the law and the judge’s decision. You should know, we haven’t been relentlessly pursuing this—you’ve already been given a way out."