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Chapter 156 The Change of Identity

A once-thriving ancient temple on the outskirts of Nanjing was unusually quiet today.

The usual bustling crowds of tourists and pilgrims have vanished.

On the bluestone path leading to the main hall, every ten steps there stands a security guard in black with a straight posture.

These security guards were not the ordinary bodyguards that Li Feng had previously hired from the market.

Since Huaxin Technology was established, it has been burdened with a debt of 30 billion yuan and the strategic mission of conquering the lithography machine.

Li Feng's personal safety level was now at its maximum.

These elite retired officers, all assigned by state-owned units, provided comprehensive protection for this young, nationally-treasured tycoon.

Inside the main hall, the sound of chanting lingered.

Li Feng lit three sticks of incense and respectfully placed them in the incense burner.

If he were that struggling student from a small town in his previous life, he would definitely be a materialist and would scoff at these superstitious beliefs.

But after experiencing that incredible rebirth, and defying fate with memories of his past life.

Li Feng felt a greater sense of awe for the mysterious workings of nature.

After offering incense, Li Feng turned around and looked at his devout parents standing behind him.

"Dad, Mom."

Li Feng took an envelope out of his pocket and handed it over, saying, "I have something to show you."

Old Li and Zhang Xiulan took the envelope with suspicion, opened it, and found a black and white ultrasound report inside.

The two stared at the image on the form for a long time, and Zhang Xiulan's heart suddenly raced: "Xiaofeng... this, this is..."

"You two are going to have a grandson." Li Feng smiled slightly, his tone calm yet like a thunderclap.

"Oh my God!"

Tears welled up in Zhang Xiulan's eyes. Clutching the ultrasound report in her hands, her lips trembled as she cried, "The Bodhisattva has appeared! It really is the Bodhisattva appearing!"

Old Li, standing to the side, was so excited that he was trembling all over.

He didn't speak, but silently turned around and kowtowed three times to the Buddha statue in the main hall.

For this traditional man from northern Jiangsu, no matter how much money his son earns or how big a boss he becomes, it's all meaningless.

Only if the Li family line continues can he truly say that he has fulfilled his mission in this life, and that he can face his ancestors in the afterlife with a clear conscience!

"Xiao Feng..."

Zhang Xiulan wiped away her tears and cautiously leaned closer to her son, asking, "Who...who is this child's mother?"

The elderly couple now live in a villa in Xuzhou, where leaders from the district and city visit them frequently to inquire about their well-being. They are quite worldly-wise.

They knew how influential their son was and how many beautiful women surrounded him.

"Liu Yifei," Li Feng uttered a name.

"Liu Yifei? The one who acts?"

The elderly couple exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.

In the eyes of their generation, the big stars they see on TV every day are unattainable figures. They never expected that they would be pregnant with their son's child.

"Um."

Li Feng nodded and told his parents about the upcoming arrangements, "Her identity is too conspicuous in China, and there are too many paparazzi watching her. In a few months, once the pregnancy is stable, I will arrange a private jet to send her to Canada to have a safe pregnancy."

"They have top-notch medical care over there. Dad, Mom, if you'd like, I'll send someone to pick you up and take you to Canada."

Upon hearing that they were going to live abroad for an extended period, the elderly couple immediately showed a troubled expression.

"Xiao Feng, it's fine for him to travel abroad, but to stay long-term... your mother and I can't even speak a word of English, and we can't get used to the food. We'd be bored to death." Old Li tapped his pipe and sighed.

But then, he resolutely declared, "However, since your wife is pregnant, we, as her parents-in-law, have to go and take care of her! At worst... at worst, your mother and I will just have to endure it for half a year in that foreign place!"

"At most six months, any longer and my old bones can't take it."

Seeing his father's fearless expression as he prepared to die for his grandson, Li Feng couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Alright, Dad, you don't need to cook it."

Li Feng patted his father on the shoulder, "I've arranged the most professional postpartum nanny and caregiver in Canada. You two can stay in Xuzhou with peace of mind. The baby will be born around August."

"When the baby is six months old, it will be just in time for the Chinese New Year. Then you two can go to Canada to bring the baby back to China, and our family can celebrate a reunion for the New Year!"

Hearing that they wouldn't have to go abroad to live a long life and that they could even bring their grandson back home, the elderly couple beamed with joy.

"Great! This is good!"

Zhang Xiulan was overjoyed, but then she remembered something and asked expectantly:

"Xiaofeng, now that the girl is pregnant, when are you planning to get married? It won't look good if word gets out that you're not officially married yet. Our family isn't short of money; we need to give the girl a grand wedding!"

marry?

Upon hearing this word, the smile in Li Feng's eyes gradually faded.

"Mom, I don't plan to get married."

Li Feng looked at his parents and patiently explained, "At least for the foreseeable future of more than ten years, I will not consider marriage as a form of marriage."

"Not getting married?!"

Old Li was stunned. "This...how can this be? You already have a child. If you don't get married, do you think the girl will be willing? Besides, you're such a big boss now, and you're not even giving her a proper title. If word gets out, what will become of your reputation?!"

"Dad, at my position, reputation isn't something you can just calculate like that."

Li Feng patiently guided his father's thinking, trying to help him understand his current situation. "Do you know what size our Haofeng Group and Huaxin Technology are now?"

"The industries I manage are linked to the livelihoods of tens of thousands of families, involve the flow of hundreds of billions of yuan, and even relate to the country's strategic layout in the semiconductor field!"

"If I get married, my half of the assets will legally become marital property."

"If the marriage were to break down one day, or if the other party's family had any ulterior motives, a divorce lawsuit could cause a drastic upheaval in the entire Haofeng Group's shareholding structure!"

"By then, the stock market will crash, the financial chain will break, and tens of thousands of people who rely on me for their livelihood will be implicated. I won't, and can't, do something as foolish as handing over the lifeline of a business empire to a woman!"

The elderly couple were stunned by this brutal logic of capitalism.

Although Lao Li still felt a little awkward, he was, after all, a reasonable person.

He had witnessed his son's methods and achievements over the past few years, and he knew that his son's world was now beyond the comprehension of an old farmer like himself who had spent his entire life farming.

"Alright..."

Old Li sighed, tapped his pipe, and made a compromise.

"I don't understand the rules of you city folks. Your business is so big, you must have your difficulties and considerations."

"As long as I can leave an heir for the Li family, and as long as my eldest grandson is safe and sound, I'll have done my duty to our ancestors. The rest is up to you!"

With his parents' understanding, Li Feng nodded in satisfaction.

As long as his core base is secure, all other formalities are insignificant in his eyes.

……

A few days later, in downtown Nanjing.

Inside Liu Shishi's upscale penthouse apartment, the atmosphere of the four women's tea party was eerily quiet.

The atmosphere within Haofeng Film & Television has been quite delicate lately.

Since being punished last time, Yang Mi has continued to receive top-tier gigs, but her emotions have clearly become somewhat out of control, and her temper has become so bad that she has had to replace several of her assistants.

Meanwhile, the president's chief secretary, Zhang Xinyu, has also been absent-minded these past few days. When she occasionally goes to the company to assign work, her eyes reveal anxiety.

As for Zhao Liying, she has been overly attentive lately, openly and secretly helping Liu Yifei run errands and handle trivial matters, completely becoming that fairy sister's personal henchman.

In this circle of shrewd individuals, how could such an unusual clue possibly escape their notice?

Ni Ni and Li Xin, who were sitting opposite each other, exchanged a meaningful glance.

Prior to this, Liu Shishi and Tang Yan had been given a gag order by the company, and no one dared to utter a single word about Liu Yifei's pregnancy.

However, the truth will eventually come out.

"Sister Tangtang, Sister Shishi."

Ni Ni broke the silence first, her tone tinged with helplessness, "Don't keep it from me and Xin Xin. Yi Fei... is she pregnant?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi and Tang Yan exchanged a glance and sighed silently, which was taken as tacit agreement.

Everyone here is smart, and the boss never takes any measures; it's an open secret.

But no one expected that such incredible good fortune would fall on Liu Yifei, who always kept a high and mighty attitude!

"yes……"

Tang Yan's eyes were complicated. "I estimate that in a few months, she'll be going abroad for 'further studies.' Now, she's truly far ahead."

"No wonder Yang Mi has been taking on roles like crazy lately. She knows she's lost badly and can only numb herself with her career."

Li Xin felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this.

Although she also received a top-tier contract with a 50/50 split, it was worlds apart from the status of the boss's legal wife who could get pregnant with his child.

Just as everyone was immersed in this indescribable sense of loss and envy.

Liu Shishi put down the cushion in her hand, a rare decisiveness flashing in her eyes.

"Sisters."

"I know there's a temple on the outskirts of Nanjing that's said to be especially effective for those seeking children!"

"Many wealthy socialites have gone there to burn incense. How about... we go and try it tomorrow?"

Upon hearing this suggestion, Ni Ni, Tang Yan, and Li Xin's eyes lit up simultaneously!

Yes! Since the boss isn't taking any precautions, everyone has an equal chance!

Why can Liu Yifei win the lottery, but they can't?!

As long as you can get pregnant, you'll have a secure job for the rest of your life!

In this industry where youth is a major factor, this is a million times more effective than winning numerous Best Actress awards!

"Yes! We have to go!" Nini immediately agreed. "Tomorrow we'll go sneakily to offer our prayers, fully armed!"

The four women reached a consensus without prior agreement, while Nazha was biting on her yogurt straw with a blank expression.

"Sister Shishi...why do you want to pray for a child?"

"Aren't we just making money from filming? Why are you in such a rush all of a sudden? I'm not even twenty yet, isn't it a bit too early to have a baby now?"

Looking at Nazha's innocent and silly appearance, Tang Yan smiled helplessly and reached out to rub her long, black hair.

"Silly girl..."

Tang Yan's eyes held a hint of world-weariness as she spoke meaningfully:

"Wait until you stay at the company for a few more years, and see for yourself the boss's methods and the cruelty of this industry..."

"You'll then understand just how heavy the weight of the word 'desiring a child' truly is."