I Became the Mother of His Child

In fact, Liao Tangquan was a man Xu Xiuxiu had indeed dealt with before. The latter wanted to open a branch of Jade Pavilion in the luxurious Tangshui City Resort Village. Although jade has always been considered a high-end item throughout history, the resort focused on famous brands both domestic and international. Although Jade Pavilion wasn't bad, it was relatively small-scale and only well-known in N city; outside of N city, no one knew what Jade Pavilion was. Xu Xiuxiu wasn't too keen on letting them settle in Tangshui City Resort Village, as it might lower the overall level of the high-end brands present. Of course, this was one of the reasons why Liao Tangquan wanted to enter Tangshui City Resort Village—to elevate his brand significantly among a stack of luxury brands!

Thus, Liao Tangquan showed full sincerity in cooperation, while also providing favorable conditions for settling in Tangshui City Resort Village. With the resort's considerable profits, coupled with the continuous rise in jade prices over the years and an increasing number of people in the country who loved jade, Xu Xiuxiu, after much thought and consideration, had agreed. She had never imagined that this man she had once dealt with would reappear, and in such a bullying manner.

But, as soon as Xiuxiu uttered "oh," Pei Yu immediately thought that Xu Xiuxiu was intimidated and felt guilty, making her even more confident. Proud of her husband's abilities, she cheerfully took her son, Liao Shixing, and righteously sat down on the chairs, while she herself took the seat of Xia Tao, Director Xia, with a face that said, "you all are doomed," packed with as much irony as one could imagine.

Liao Tangquan, it was said in N city, many knew him for his overnight wealth from a lucky purchase of a raw jade stone. He was as famous for spoiling his son as he was rich; he would do anything for his son—from not plucking stars to bringing him the moon. If his son fought or bullied classmates, Liao would irrationally use money or even force to settle things, a full display of insane paternal love.

The two police officers knew this very well too, but after confirming Xu Xiuxiu's identity, they treated her quite courteously. Knowing how powerful Liao Tangquan might be, he was nothing compared to Xu Xiuxiu, who was one of the heads of Tangshui City in F Province's Z City. Hence, upon seeing Pei Yu still acting recklessly, neither officer offered a warning, simply waiting relaxedly on the side for the likely dramatic scene that was to unfold, appearing from start to finish like spectators at a show.

As it involved his precious son, Liao Tangquan arrived swiftly, bursting into the school office with several bodyguards in less than half an hour.

"Liao Tangquan, you're here! You have no idea how your treasure of a son and I have been bullied. This vixen must have drugged them with something, Xia Tao even dared to say our son must leave school..." Upon seeing Liao Tangquan arrive with others, Pei Yu immediately stood up from her seat, started complaining, and glared resentfully at Xu Xiuxiu.

"Dad, you have to stand up for me!" Liao Shixing also spoke, pitifully putting on an act.

"How preposterous!" Liao Tang became furious upon hearing Pei Yu's words; seeing his beloved son's aggrieved face, he muttered an angry curse under his breath, "No way! My son, Liao Tangquan's son, couldn't just be bullied for nothing. Come here, you and your mom move aside; let dad handle this." He comforted Liao Shixing with a pat on the shoulder and then looked up at everyone in the office.

"Whom do you two work for?" The first people Liao Tangquan noticed were the two police officers, and he asked with an authoritative, leader-like demeanor.

"We are working under Captain Cui Jun," the two policemen replied without hesitation.

"Alright, you've done a poor job—prepare to take off those uniforms!" Liao Tangquan looked at them sternly and planned to invite Captain Cui for a meal afterward. He arrogantly sealed the fates of the two officers with a single statement before turning his gaze toward Xu Xiuxiu, who was leaning against Xia Tao's desk. His face suddenly changed, filled with disbelief.

"Mr. Xu," Liao Tangquan exclaimed in surprise as he pointed at Xu Xiuxiu.

"It's been a while, Mr. Liao," Xu Xiuxiu said with a smile curving at her lips, lightly raising her eyebrows. She folded her arms and looked at Liao Tangquan with an inscrutable expression.

Clearly, some people's presence alone is enough to overpower others, and at that moment, Xu Xiuxiu was doing just that. Her greeting, akin to that between old friends, left Liao Tangquan so shocked that he was speechless for a while.

"It's been a while," Liao Tangquan finally responded after some time, "Mr. Xu, why didn't you call me when you arrived in City N? I could have welcomed you properly or at the very least taken you out for a simple meal! How about this, tonight I have reserved a private room at Haocai Restaurant. I hope Mr. Xu will honor me by joining for a casual meal." He spoke with a tone full of courteous flattery.

"No need for dinner, I'm just here to take care of some private matters for a family member," Xu Xiuxiu said leisurely, watching Liao Tangquan grow increasingly uneasy. Guessing the gist of the situation, she continued, "By the way, it concerns Mr. Song Yuanming, accused by your son Liao Shixing of stealing a Parker Pen. He is my husband's brother and has always been close to me. Panicked by the situation, he called me, so I rushed over from Imperial City. I hadn't expected to end up so deeply involved with your family."

"This..." Liao Tangquan was momentarily dumbfounded, then forced a smile, "Mr. Xu, Mr. Song Yuanming obviously has an impressive appearance; it's impossible for him to commit theft. There must be some misunderstanding. Perhaps my wife got confused—she's from the countryside and not very educated, often unreliable. Rest assured, Mr. Xu, I, Liao Tangquan, will handle Mr. Song Yuanming's situation properly."

"Dad, what are you doing? Song Yuanming did steal my pen, yet here you are talking up on his behalf," grumbled Liao Shixing, who couldn't stand seeing his usually domineering father groveling before the man who had come to help that detestable Song Yuanming—and even offering to treat them to a meal, which infuriated him.

"Damn you," Liao Tangquan turned and yelled at his son, "How could Mr. Song do such a despicable thing? You must have made a mistake. Mr. Xu, please don't mind him; this boy has been spoiled by his mother since he was little. He's hot-tempered but means no harm." Liao Tangquan scolded Liao Shixing, then turned to Xu Xiuxiu to speak in their favor, "Now, come here and apologize to Mr. Song, why are you just standing there?" Liao Tangquan spoke while giving his son a meaningful look.