Chapter 257: Chapter 257 Protecting the Important Person_1 Chapter 257: Chapter 257 Protecting the Important Person_1 In the end, Chen Momo was really scared that Qian Wenbin would go mad and approach the Bo family.

Qian Wenbin had already guessed her answer from her reactions, and revealed a look of ‘as expected,’ “Are you ready to admit it now?”

Chen Momo did not continue to deny and, gritting her teeth, demanded, “Qian Wenbin, what is it that you really want?”

“I told you, I want more than just the one billion in your hand. I want the entire Bo family, as well as the Bo Group.”

Qian Wenbin approached her, his face full of greed. Flinging possessive arms about her waist, he boldly declared, “Including you, and the child in your womb.”

Chen Momo realized then that he was greedy for everything. An ominous light flared in her eyes.

However, there was nothing she could do. The only way forward was to keep him calm for the moment. “If you genuinely want everything the Bo Family has to offer, you’d best keep a low profile. Bury the fact that my child is yours. If not, we both won’t even have a place to bury ourselves in the end.”

This time, Qian Wenbin decided not to oppose her.

He reassured Chen Momo, “Don’t worry. As long as you listen to me, I won’t harm you.”

Hearing this, Chen Momo felt a shiver of fear that he might continuously extort money from her. She had no choice but to put up a weak front.

“For that billion you mentioned, I’ve sold off all the houses and cars I had. I’m really out of money. If you continue to extort me, you’ll be driving both me and my unborn child to death.”

“Alright, I won’t demand any more money from you for now.” Qian Wenbin promised her.

The billion would be enough for him to splurge for a while.

Chen Momo let out a sigh of relief and, fearing he might change his mind, she added, “We’ve got to think long-term. Only if the child and I are well-off will you be able to get everything you want.”

Qian Wenbin bent over and kissed her cheek, “Don’t worry, I won’t harm you or the child.”

Chen Momo felt a wave of nausea but didn’t dare to make her feelings clear in fear of agitating him. Instead, she handed him a card, urging him, “There’s a billion dollars in here. Take it and leave as quickly as you can. We can’t let people see us together.”

Qian Wenbin, satisfied with the money, left and headed straight to the bar.

…

Meanwhile…

Bo Jingyan hadn’t returned home for days, leaving Xia Qingtian to track down Qian Wenbin’s whereabouts through a private detective.

One day…

She receives a call from the private detective, reporting that he’s located Qian Wenbin. Recently, he’s been frequenting the bar and generously throwing money around.

After she obtained the address of the bar, she went to find him.

Upon arriving at the bar, Xia Qingtian quickly learned which booth Qian Wenbin was in.

She took a deep breath and entered the booth.

Once inside, she saw the table laden with expensive liquors with Qian Wenbin lavishly entertaining himself, women on both arms.

Xia Qingtian decided not to reveal herself but planned to gradually worm her way into Qian Wenbin’s confidence to get information out of him.

She walked up to him, cracked a small smile and struck up a conversation, “Mr. Qian…”

Ever since Qian Wenbin started receiving money from Chen Momo, he had become accustomed to an extravagant lifestyle, surrounded by countless beautiful women fawning over him.

On hearing a sweet and pleasant voice, he immediately looked up, expecting another beauty, and when he saw Xia Qingtian’s face, his eyes filled with amazement – she indeed was a top-grade beauty, but she looked so familiar…

Suddenly, he remembered.

Chen Momo had once pointed her out in a restaurant and mentioned that she was from the Bo family. Why was a member of the Bo family here?

Could it be that Chen Momo has blown his cover? Were the Bo family after him?

Thinking along those lines, Qian Wenbin felt a sudden wave of fear. Pushing the women beside him away, he made to flee the place.

Xia Qingtian, taken aback, instinctively tried to stop him, “Don’t leave!”

Next thing she knew, she was shoved away. Stumbling backwards, she fell to the ground.

As Qian Wenbin glanced back, he hurriedly left the scene.

Xia Qingtian tried to get up and give chase, but a sudden piercing pain shot through her abdomen.

“Help…”, gripping her stomach, she paled at the pain, almost fainting.

However, the people around were afraid of being implicated and stayed clear, leaving her no one to ask for help.

Xia Qingtian thought she was done for, but then…

“What’s going on?” A familiar voice rang out.

Xia Qingtian looked up with difficulty and found that it was Shen Yaxuan.

“Qingtian?” Shen Yaxuan recognized Xia Qingtian at once.

Shen Yaxuan, recently freed from wheelchair confinement, was able to walk like an ordinary person again. His friends had invited him to celebrate at the bar, but he had never imagined he would run into Xia Qingtian.

“Shen Yaxuan, my stomach… it hurts terribly. Please… could you take… me to the hospital?” Xia Qingtian pleaded, reaching out to him weakly.

Seeing her pallor, Shen Yaxuan quickly picked her up from the ground.

“Qingtian…” He was about to say something when he felt Xia Qingtian’s clothes were soaked with something. Looking closely, he realized it was fresh blood.

His pupils contracted and a wave of sheer terror welled up inside him. With trembling voice, he tried to comfort her, “Xia Qingtian, don’t be afraid. I’ll take you to the hospital right now. Nothing will happen to you.”

Without a moment’s delay, he strode towards the exit.

Just as he reached the entrance, his friends arrived.

“Yaxuan, what’s the matter? Where are you going?” one called out.

But Shen Yaxuan didn’t take any notice. He was solely focused on getting Xia Qingtian to the hospital as quickly as possible.

They reached the hospital shortly after.

Xia Qingtian had already lost consciousness, but her hand was still instinctively protecting her stomach.

The doctors immediately rushed Xia Qingtian into the emergency room.

Despite being a non-believer, Shen Yaxuan, looking at his own hands stained with dried blood, prayed for the first time. He begged all the gods to keep Xia Qingtian safe and unharmed.

Time ticked by, second by second.

After what seemed like an eternity, the operating room door finally opened, and a doctor — hands stained with blood — stepped out.

Shen Yaxuan immediately hurried forward and anxiously asked, “Doctor, how is she now?”

The doctor wore a grave expression. “The patient’s condition is critical. If it comes down to it, we might have to choose between saving the mother or the baby. We will prioritize the mother.”

Shen Yaxuan’s legs gave way, and he almost fell.

Knowing that if it came down to choosing between the mother and baby, the mother would be prioritized, he took a deep breath and said resolutely, “No matter what happens, save the mother.”

The doctor nodded and a nurse brought out a consent form for surgery.

“We need a family member to sign the consent form for the surgery. Is any family member present?”

He had been completely focused on Xia Qingtian’s situation and had completely forgotten to inform the Bo family. He had no choice but to lie. “Yes, I’m a family member.”

As per the usual procedure, a nurse asked, “What is your relation to the patient?”

Shen Yaxuan’s voice was hoarse. “I am the father of the child.”