CHAPTER 666: CHAPTER 661: VISITING THE FANG FAMILY

But Xu He had long since understood everything about the Fang Family and the Luo Family. Seeing that no one answered, she took the initiative and said, "This child is the one Zhiming and Fang Xiu had..."

She didn’t finish her sentence, pretending to have understood and then as if suddenly struck by a sensitive issue, she said nothing more. She only smiled and affectionately stroked Haohao’s face, saying, "These little ones are so adorable, they really make one fond of them."

Since Xu He’s demeanor this time was quite pleasant and she was also gentle with the children, and since Luo Zhiming saw that Xu He knew everything about the situation and didn’t seem unhappy, he wanted to spend more time playing with Haohao and pleaded with Luo Honglan to not leave just yet.

Seeing this, Luo Dashan also told Luo Honglan to stay a bit longer and bring the child back when it was time for dinner.

Luo Honglan didn’t want to disobey Luo Dashan’s words, and considering it was only an hour or so, she complied with Luo Dashan and Luo Zhiming’s requests to stay and play a while longer.

But she was extra cautious, watching over the children closely and followed their every move, in case Xu He had any dirty tricks up her sleeve to harm the kids.

Xu He, however, surprised everyone this time; she was tender with the children and showed heartfelt concern for Luo Dashan. Seeing Luo Zhiming playing with Haohao without a trace of unhappiness, she just kept smiling and watching.

Then after sitting with Luo Zhiming for a while, she took Luo Zhiming’s arm and left, saying they would come to visit Luo Dashan another time.

After walking out the door with Luo Zhiming, Xu He saw the bright smile on his face and sneered inwardly. Ever since she had arrived, she had not seen Luo Zhiming smile so brightly. Towards that bastard child, he actually looked pleased.

But on the surface, she linked arms with Luo Zhiming and feigned sudden realization, "Zhiming, I see that Haohao is really close to you. Have you ever doubted if that child is yours?"

Because Xu He was so agreeable, Luo Zhiming felt emboldened and asked, "Well, I wanted to ask you, what if the child really is mine?"

Xu He gave him a look and said half-truthfully, "What about it? If he’s really yours, we’ll just bring him back and have your mother raise him. It’s not like we have to take care of him, and after all, how much could one child eat?"

Luo Zhiming wasn’t sure whether Xu He was being sincere or testing him. He gazed at her, frowning, "You’re not serious, are you?"

Xu He gave him an admonishing look and then seriously said, "Zhiming, I know what you’re thinking. Aren’t you just eager to have a child to carry on the family line? You’re worried that if the child in my womb turns out to be a girl, and given that you might not be able to have more children, you’re considering acknowledging Haohao as your child if you can confirm he’s yours, right?"

"I’m not..." Luo Zhiming was about to deny it, but then he thought if Xu He did indeed bear a girl, he would genuinely want to take Haohao back. He then said straight out, "Based on what you said, if he really is my son, I do want to acknowledge him; after all, I need a son to continue the family name."

After Luo Zhiming finished speaking, expecting Xu He to be upset, she surprisingly suggested, "If that’s the case, we should just go for the test."

"Ah?" Luo Zhiming gaped at Xu He, hesitant to agree.

Xu He smiled and said, "I know it will cost money, but we’ve saved up a little recently, and it might just be enough. Let’s go to the hospital and inquire one of these days."

Luo Zhiming had long been contemplating this, and hearing Xu He propose the same, he eagerly agreed, "Okay, okay."

Xu He and Bai Jing had already planned this, so when Xu He discussed with Luo Zhiming which day to go, she naturally called Bai Jing in advance, and Bai Jing had already arranged everything with the hospital.

But the problem was, they were not familiar with this and thought they had to draw blood like a blood test, so they needed to find a way to take Haohao to the hospital and draw some blood like last time.

Last time, they happened to be at Luo Dashan’s house, and since Luo Dashan agreed and Luo Honglan couldn’t oppose Luo Zhiming, she had to go along. But this time, taking Haohao away from Fang Pingying’s place would certainly not be that easy.

After discussing for a while, the two decided to take a softer approach this time, speaking nicely to the Fang Family and suggesting Luo Zhiming take Haohao out for some fun. As long as they could get Haohao out the door, whether by force or persuasion, they would take him to the hospital.

Xu He originally didn’t plan to go, but Luo Zhiming suggested she come along. He said it would also be an opportunity for Xu He to apologize to Luo Zhiyong and Pingying, to improve the family’s relations. It wasn’t right to keep things tense all the time.

Luo Zhiming, at this point, truly wanted to reconcile with Luo Zhiyong and his wife. He still hoped his brother and sister-in-law would forgive him.

Also, he wanted Fang Xiu and her family to know that Xu He did not reject Haohao, so that in case they truly acknowledged Haohao later, Fang Xiu and her family would not be so resistant.

So, the two bought some fruit and went to Fang Pingying’s house.

Fortunately, that day Luo Honglan was out on a date with Chen Jie, and Li Yuchun had gone to Fang Xiu’s place to help out. Recently, Zhou Guangsheng was focusing on recovering from his leg injury, so Fang Xiu had to occasionally go back to look after him. Li Yuchun would often go over to Fang Xiu’s place to lend a hand, leaving Haohao at Fang Pingying’s place to play with Yaoyao and the others.

Thus, Fang Pingying did not go to the shop that day and stayed home entertaining Luo Zhiyong and the little ones. Hearing a knock on the door, she immediately got up to answer it.

Upon opening the door and seeing Luo Zhiming and Xu He, Fang Pingying’s brows furrowed, and without speaking, she waited for them to initiate the conversation.

With Xu He also showing up, Fang Pingying knew they must have some pressing matter, as someone like her wouldn’t submit to calling her sister-in-law otherwise.

Fang Pingying barely managed a smile, speaking directly, "Luo Zhiming, Xu He, just say it. What brings you here this time?"

Luo Zhiming opened his mouth and glanced into the house, intending to ask to take Haohao out, but Xu He beat him to it. Her face broke into a bloom-like smile as she looked at Fang Pingying and said, "Sister-in-law, actually, we just wanted to come and see you all, you see, last time when we were at the house..."