The man gently stroked Shen Ling's head. "Don't be impatient. The medicine I injected into her is just for inducing labor. It won't kill her. As for what happens later, it's all up to her own fate."
Shen Ling gritted her teeth. "But what if she gives birth smoothly and the baby survives? Wouldn't all our efforts be in vain!"
The man gently pressed on Shen Ling's shoulders and patiently comforted her.
"Lingling, I'm doing this to protect you. If the premature birth is discovered, at most it'll be said that I used the wrong medicine. It has nothing to do with you. But if I go too far and she dies, then both of us will be investigated."
Shen Ling's eyes widened. "Didn't you say that using that medicine would be foolproof and would never be discovered? What if it is discovered? What will you do! Your career will be ruined!"
The man hugged Shen Ling and said tenderly.
"It's okay. I can just stop being a doctor. And if I hadn't said that, you wouldn't have agreed to take this step. Do you know? I've watched you be so depressed for so many years. I really feel heartache. As long as you're happy, I don't care what happens to me."
"Zhang Qiang!" Shen Ling hugged the man tightly. "I won't let anything happen to you. Let's leave now. Before they find out, let's hurry and go to a place where no one knows us!"
Yun Que'er was stunned as she watched from the corner.
These two people were vicious, but they were truly devoted to each other.
Zhang Qiang held Shen Ling back. "It's not the right time yet. You're just one step away from avenging yourself. You have to hurry up. Be obedient. I'll find a way to deal with things here. I'm sure I can hold on until you come back."
Shen Ling looked at Zhang Qiang in panic.
"No! If I knew that avenging myself would cost you your career, I would never agree! I can't ruin you!"
"It won't be like that." Zhang Qiang ruffled Shen Ling's hair. "I've already planned everything for you. Now you just..."
Zhang Qiang leaned close to Shen Ling's ear and whispered something to her.
Yun Que'er didn't hear it, but she could sense that Shen Ling's expression became a bit panicked.
"This will drag him into it too. Although I hate him, I never thought of doing anything to him."
"Shoot the horse before shooting the rider; capture the ringleader before the others." Zhang Qiang said. "Over the years, he's done so many wrong things to you and your mother. Only he knows how many evil deeds he's committed!"
Zhang Qiang clenched his fists, seemingly indignant for Shen Ling.
"As long as he's around, there's no telling if he'll get mixed up with Lu Miao again or find another woman. And if something goes wrong this time, with his personality, he'll surely be on guard. Then all your planning will be in vain."
Shen Ling's expression was extremely complex. Her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and her eyes were filled with tears.
She seemed to be struggling, or perhaps recalling her painful past.
Finally, Shen Ling made up her mind.
"Okay! Wait for me to come back!"
Shen Ling hugged Zhang Qiang tightly. "No matter what, don't expose yourself. Wait for me!"
Zhang Qiang smiled and nodded at Shen Ling. "Okay."
Only then did Shen Ling leave, looking back several times. Yun Que'er quickly followed quietly.
But before turning the corner, Yun Que'er couldn't help but turn back and look at Zhang Qiang.
There was nothing but reluctance in his eyes, as if it was also tinged with regret before a farewell.
Yun Que'er's heart skipped a beat. Why did she feel that Zhang Qiang was lying to Shen Ling?
There was no time to think more. Yun Que'er grabbed the young man waiting behind and told him to keep an eye on Teacher Lu for her. Then she caught up with Shen Ling.
Shen Ling walked in a hurry and kept taking detours.
Yun Que'er didn't know where she was going, but it was obvious that Shen Ling wasn't very familiar with the town's roads. Gradually, she looked a bit lost.
She leaned against the wall and sobbed helplessly.
She was extremely anxious but couldn't find a way out.
But soon, Shen Ling straightened her back and encouraged herself.
"I have to hurry up. I must make them pay. I can't let Brother Qiang get into trouble!"
Shen Ling ran forward again. She asked for directions along the way and then headed towards the police station.
Yun Que'er's eyes widened slightly. She finally vaguely understood what Shen Ling was going to do.
She was going to report them.
Right! They had a baby right after the family - planning notice was issued.
Although one baby was gone, there was still Shen Qingqing.
Having another baby would violate the regulations.
By then, not only would Teacher Lu be punished, but with Shen Li's status, he would surely be removed from his position.
This was a brilliant move! But the problem was...
The baby was conceived before the notice was issued. There was no conflict at all.
Yun Que'er always felt that Shen Ling was digging her own grave. Maybe this would expose her even more.
She didn't approve of this way of avenging, but she felt that she should help Shen Ling.
Yun Que'er frowned and ran forward to catch up with Shen Ling.
But in just a few seconds, Shen Ling disappeared.
Yun Que'er looked blankly at the empty road in front of her, feeling a bit dazed.
Where was she?
Maybe she was wrong. Maybe Shen Ling never intended to report them.
Suddenly, someone patted Yun Que'er on the shoulder from behind.
"I've been feeling someone following me for a while. Fortunately, I was on guard. Otherwise, I really wouldn't have caught you, little girl!"
Yun Que'er trembled and stiffly turned her head.
Sure enough, it was Shen Ling!
Up close, Yun Que'er noticed that she looked a bit like Shen Li, especially in the eyes and eyebrows. They were almost carved from the same mold.
She was definitely his biological daughter.
"Tell me, when did you discover me?"
Shen Ling's tone sounded as if she had known Yun Que'er for a long time. It seemed that she had indeed been keeping an eye on her.
Yun Que'er calmed down and looked at Shen Ling seriously.
"You don't need to care when I discovered you. As long as you do something, you'll surely be exposed."
Yun Que'er crossed her arms. "Although we have a common enemy, I don't want to know your plans. I just want to tell you that reporting them won't work."
Shen Ling was stunned. She obviously didn't expect that this little yellow - haired girl could figure all this out.
Shen Ling looked at Yun Que'er seriously. "Since you've already guessed, there's no need to hide it from you. But what do you mean it won't work? How do you know it won't work?"
Yun Que'er smiled. "That man is your boyfriend, right? He told you to report them while Teacher Lu is giving birth. It would be best if the baby can't be born and both mother and child die. If the baby is born, it's also a good chance to catch them red - handed. Then they'll all be finished."
Shen Ling's face froze. How did Yun Que'er even know this?
"Did you hear something?" Shen Ling excitedly grabbed Yun Que'er.
"I only heard a part of it, but judging from your movements, I can pretty much guess."