Surrounded by the Billionaire's Deep Doting-Chapter 436 - 384: Karma

Just when Tong Xiang was feeling bored, Yin Junjie ran over from the main table and whispered something in Tong Xiang’s ear...

Tong Xiang said a few words to Yin Bomeng, and then ran out of the banquet hall with Yin Junjie—

Seeing that Yin Junjie went out to play without them, Shuangshuang and Huang Huang shouted that they didn’t want to eat anymore and just wanted to follow...

There were many people at the wedding, and Shuangshuang and Huang Huang were too young, so Xiao Meng didn’t let the two little ones follow Yin Junjie out.

After the waiter brought out the fruit desserts, Xiao Meng used colorful fruits carved into cute shapes and desserts to attract the two little ones.

As the lunch banquet was coming to an end, Ah Su brought over the Chinese medicine for Xiao Meng’s pregnancy conditioning.

This was the last course of treatment; although the Chinese medicine was very bitter, good medicine is bitter to the mouth.

After this, when they went for prenatal checkups, both Yin Xiaobao and Su Xiaomeng were getting healthier.

Ah Su had two bags of Chinese medicine, one for Xiao Meng and the other to be given to Guo Tong.

Ever since Shi Haiyan had a fit over this Chinese medicine last time, the servants in the Yin Mansion responsible for making the medicine would make two servings each time.

Guo Tong actually didn’t like the Chinese medicine but was helpless about her mother-in-law’s concern for the child in her womb.

So she never missed a dose.

After the lunch banquet ended, the couple’s schedule was quite full. They needed to greet guests, take photos, change clothes, and prepare for the evening wedding ceremony.

In the afternoon, Xiao Meng took a nap with Shuangshuang and Huang Huang, while Yin Shixiu discussed some work matters with some people in his circle.

By the time Xiao Meng woke up, it was already past four. She had slept in the hotel, and when she woke, Shuangshuang and Huang Huang were still asleep...

Not wanting to disturb the two little ones, knowing that Yin Shixiu was in the café downstairs, she left the room by herself.

Just as she reached the elevator door, Guo Tong happened to come over from another direction.

She was wearing a loose bright red gown; although her belly was high and prominent, she looked energetic overall.

Her pretty face was flawless as usual.

Seeing Xiao Meng, she quickly greeted her,

"Xiao Meng."

Su Xiaomeng nodded slightly, "Why are you out here alone?"

"The evening banquet is about to start; I wanted to get some fresh air outside. It’s quite stuffy in the hotel."

Guo Tong felt exactly what Xiao Meng did, that pregnant women needed to breathe more fresh air; staying indoors for too long could indeed be uncomfortable.

The two entered the elevator one after the other.

"In the future... I’ll just call you Xiao Meng. Following Bo Wen and calling you Little Aunt always feels a bit strange, like it ages you."

Guo Tong intentionally tried to start a conversation.

Su Xiaomeng simply replied,

"Anything’s fine."

After saying that, the two fell silent again.

Guo Tong glanced at Su Xiaomeng and clenched her fists.

Nowadays, Guo Tong was naturally not the same in front of Su Xiaomeng as before.

Xiao Meng held the power over whether she could survive in the Yin Family. She wasn’t a fool who would stubbornly oppose Su Xiaomeng.

Guo Tong deliberately tried to get closer to her, and Xiao Meng wasn’t unaware, but it just felt uncomfortable.

They simply weren’t the same kind of people.

As long as Guo Tong didn’t do anything disgusting again, Xiao Meng wouldn’t do anything to her; what she knew and held onto would not be leaked.

So she didn’t need Guo Tong to try to get closer to her.

"Xiao Meng, has your due date been set?"

"Mm."

"Are you planning to give birth domestically?"

Guo Tong asked, and Xiao Meng was a bit surprised, looking at Guo Tong,

"What else?"

Guo Tong pursed her lips and then said,

"Bo Wen and I are considering going to the United States to give birth, but we’re afraid Grandpa and Grandma won’t agree."

"..."

"I heard giving birth in the United States is much better than here, and the child would have American citizenship from birth, which is better for their future development..."

It was the first time Su Xiaomeng heard Guo Tong speak to her so calmly.

Without any unpleasant tone or attitude, just expressing her own opinion objectively.

Although Su Xiaomeng didn’t like Guo Tong, she felt it necessary to share her view on this idea of giving birth in the U.S....

"The Yin Family does have some members with U.S. citizenship, but those are already collateral branches of the family. The children of Mom and Dad don’t have U.S. citizenship."

"There’s nothing wrong with you going to the U.S. for childbirth, but if you want the child to become an American, that might upset Mom and Dad."

With a "ding" sound, the elevator arrived on the hotel’s first floor.

They walked out one after the other, and Xiao Meng pointed to the café,

"I’m going to find Shixiu."

"Wait, Xiao Meng."

Guo Tong quickly reached out to stop Su Xiaomeng.

Xiao Meng turned around, looking at her puzzled. She wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination...

Guo Tong’s expression toward her was very cautious, filled with apology amid the caution.

"Xiao Meng, regarding what happened before, it was wrong of Aunt Biao to do those things, and Aunt Biao knows she’s not a good woman..."

"..."

Su Xiaomeng didn’t expect Guo Tong to say such words here, instinctively glancing around.

The lobby on the first floor was not very crowded, but it was spacious, and any voice spoken softly would be heard clearly.

"But in light of the fact that I am going to be a mother as well, could you let go of what happened before?"

"..."

Xiao Meng still felt dazed.

"Mom and Dad have already lectured me, and Bo Wen has also told me many rules of the Yin Family..."

"I know my character is pretty bad, and to marry Yin Bowen, I did use some not-so-honorable means, but Aunt Biao now knows her mistakes."

To know one’s mistakes...

Su Xiaomeng’s expression didn’t change, but she chewed over those words from Guo Tong in her mind.

She had already disrupted Yin Bowen and Zhu Lan’s family.

The grievances Yin Junjie suffered were a fact.

Her grand wedding with Yin Bowen was known all over Beijing...

Xiao Meng couldn’t understand what use "knowing one’s mistakes" was or what it could restore.

"Xiao Meng..."

"Guo Tong, I feel that saying these things to me has no meaning at all."

"..."

Guo Tong’s expression froze.

"You’ve already gotten what you wished for. Such a grand wedding can’t be found elsewhere in Beijing."

"Xiao Meng, are you still blaming me?"

"I have no right or position to blame you; I don’t want to get involved in anything related to you. I know you’re worried about the recording I have..."

Su Xiaomeng deliberately lowered her voice as she said this, stepping closer to Guo Tong, and said calmly,

"Behave yourself, and be a good Young Madam of the Yin Family. Treat your husband well, treat your husband’s child well, cherish your blessings, and the recording will eventually disappear."

"..."

"Otherwise, the higher you stand now, the harder I can make you fall."

After saying that, Xiao Meng turned and walked toward the café, leaving Guo Tong looking stunned.

In truth, she didn’t know if Guo Tong’s words were sincere or not.

It’s just that Xiao Meng was tired of guessing people’s sincerity or insincerity.

She didn’t care much about what Guo Tong was like; the only thing she cared a bit about was the unfortunate child, Yin Junjie.

So even if Guo Tong truly felt remorse, she didn’t want to speak kindly in return.

Somehow... threats seemed more likely to leave a lasting impression on Guo Tong than kind words.

Guo Tong watched Su Xiaomeng’s back for a long time before slowly exhaling and walking toward the hotel’s garden.

————

The evening banquet was luxurious, and the wedding ceremony was solemn. Yin Bowen and Guo Tong completed their wedding amid everyone’s blessings.

Guo Tong finally became the Young Madam of the Yin Family, a title envied by most socialites in Beijing.

Xiao Meng watched as they conducted their serious wedding ceremony and thought, how they were achieving happiness despite everything.

What kind of world is this...

Yin Shixiu saw Su Xiaomeng lost in thought and guessed what his wife was thinking.

Without saying much, he gently held her hand,

"To gain is also to lose."

"..."

Su Xiaomeng turned her head; she wasn’t entirely sure.

One cannot judge such a world based on outcomes alone.