It was precisely because Wang Meifang was about to be released that Qiao Qingqing keenly surmised Ning Suxiang’s pregnancy was a foregone conclusion. Even so, she still needed Sun Zhong to probe further; only by obtaining Ning Suxiang’s medical report could she make the Qiao family realize the gravity of the problem.
However, Qiao Qingqing had to consider a realistic issue: even if Ning Suxiang were truly pregnant with another man’s child out of wedlock, could the Qiao family withstand the immense pressure from the Ning family and their powerful backers? If Lu Heng were here, the problem would be much easier to solve. She could exploit the military’s urgent need to crack down on spies and agents to create an opportunity for them to discover the Ning family’s secrets.
Regardless, Qiao Qingqing was not one to sit idly by. She asked Sun Shan to relay an invitation for Zhang Miaomiao, Yao Xiaoman, and Zhou Lanfang to come to her house for a meal. The old educated youths at the Educated Youth Point knew that Qiao Qingqing was the best cook among them, so as soon as Sun Shan delivered the message, the three girls eagerly headed over.
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