Chapter 154 - 63: Song Ning Comes to the Door, A Paternity Test
If Shen Yanzhi didn’t already love someone, it wouldn’t be such a big deal. So what if she latched onto him? At least he’d get a wife out of the deal.
But Shen Yanzhi only had eyes for Jiang Li, and this was their wedding. Song Ning was clearly doing this just to make them miserable.
Before Song Ning could open her mouth, Lu Zhi’an spoke again. "If that’s what you call evidence, then you’ve accused the wrong person."
"We escorted you out and left immediately after. We have no idea who you ended up going with."
Song Ning stared intently at Shen Yanzhi. "Shen Yanzhi, are you just going to let your friend slander me like this?"
Shen Yanzhi snorted. "He’s telling the truth. How is that slander?"
’He had no idea why Song Ning was under the delusion that he was the father of her child. But if he didn’t handle this perfectly, a divorce was probably waiting for him.’
’They always say you need proof. Song Ning provided her so-called proof, so his only recourse was to rely on a paternity test.’
"You say you gave birth to my son, right? Then let’s do a paternity test, right here, right now."
"If it turns out I have no biological connection to this child, you will apologize to my wife and me. You will also compensate us for emotional distress, wasted time, and other damages."
Song Ning challenged, "And if there is a biological connection?"
Shen Yanzhi answered without a moment’s hesitation. "That’s impossible."
’Jiang Li was his first and only woman. He’d never touched anyone else. It was impossible for Song Ning to have had his child.’
’Of course, he’d never donated sperm or carelessly thrown away a used condom. Song Ning had zero opportunity.’
He turned to look at Jiang Li and saw her eyes were squeezed shut, her eyelashes trembling. All the color had drained from her face.
Shen Yanzhi declared forcefully, "If there’s a biological connection, I’ll pay with my life."
Song Ning narrowed her eyes. "I don’t want your life. I want you to marry me."
Jiang Li’s eyes snapped open. Without looking at Shen Yanzhi, she said unhesitatingly, "Fine. I accept your terms on his behalf."
Shen Yanzhi stared at Jiang Li in astonishment, a flicker of light in his eyes.
’He thought she wouldn’t believe him, but here she was, agreeing to the terms for him.’
’In other words, she trusted him.’
With that thought, Shen Yanzhi stepped forward, squeezed past Zhong Mufeng, and grabbed Jiang Li’s wrist. "Xiao Li, call Xue Fan. Tell him to send someone over to do a paternity test—preferably one that can give us the results on-site."
Jiang Li gave Shen Yanzhi a long, hard look. "Alright."
’He’d better not betray my trust.’
She held her hand out to Zhong Mufeng. Zhong Mufeng rolled her eyes but handed her phone to Jiang Li anyway.
She immediately called Xue Fan and got straight to the point. "Find me a reliable service that can do a paternity test—ideally one that can provide results on the spot."
"I’m at the Phoenix Restaurant, Banquet Hall 999. Have them come straight here. I’ll transfer the money to your Alipay."
After hanging up, she immediately transferred 50 million to Xue Fan.
’Everything costs money when you ask Xue Fan for help.’
’It was better to be proactive than to let him name his price.’
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’Tsk. 444... all those fours. What a terribly unlucky number.’
Not knowing when the testers would arrive, Jiang Li immediately contacted several of her assistants and told them to get some celebrities over to manage the scene.
She then gave the emcee a meaningful look. The emcee understood and quickly handed her the microphone.
Jiang Li tapped the microphone lightly. "I sincerely apologize for this interruption. The wedding will be paused for now. In the meantime, please enjoy the entertainment we’ve prepared for you."
After handing the microphone back to the emcee, she gestured for Zhong Mufeng to help support her.
Seeing this, Shen Yanzhi called out, "Xiao Li..."
Jiang Li shot a glare back at Shen Yanzhi. "I’m going to change. You keep an eye on her."
Song Ning wasn’t wearing an actual wedding gown, but her white dress—lacking only a veil—wasn’t far off.
’This wedding dress of hers suddenly felt disgusting.’
She went to the dressing room and changed into a heavily embroidered qipao. Stepping out in ten-centimeter heels, she made a powerful return.
Lu Zhi’an and Zheng Qi kept their eyes on Song Ning and her son, while Shen Yanzhi was completely surrounded by the Jiang and Shen families, all demanding an explanation.
Shen Yanzhi raised his hand as if taking an oath. "Dad, Mom, you have to believe me! There’s really nothing between us!"
Jiang Manshu irritably slapped Shen Yanzhi across the face. "If there’s really nothing between you, then why would she show up here out of the blue?"