Return to 88: Starting from Marrying My Sister-in-law

The hustle and bustle of Changi Airport in Singapore was kept out of the car window.

The extended Rolls-Royce Phantom smoothly drove into the city, the interior filled with a faint leather fragrance and Xu Siqi's unique, sweet scent, a blend of the gentle warmth of pregnancy.

She leaned on Lu Yang's shoulder, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, and muttered softly, "Boss, you really don't need to stay in a nice place... just find a quiet apartment. I live alone, and a big place will just feel empty."

She raised her watery eyes, a hint of pleading in them, "You know, I don't want any of this..."

Lu Yang closed his eyes to rest, but a smile that left no room for doubt appeared on the corners of his mouth.

He reached out and put his arm around her slightly protruding waist, his voice deep but with an undeniable force: "Silly girl, you may not want it, but I can't not want it. How can the mother of my child, Lu Yang, be wronged in an apartment? Besides, you're alone abroad, your safety must be guaranteed. Stay here and you'll see when you get there."

Xu Siqi wanted to say something, but Lu Yang gently squeezed her palm, and her slight protest dissipated in the warmth of his palm.

She felt both sweet and apprehensive, knowing that once this man made up his mind, nothing could change it.

Just thinking about the astronomical costs made her feel guilty, afraid that the other person would misunderstand her as a particularly materialistic woman.

She fell asleep amidst this anxiety and uncertainty.

Her head gradually rested on Lu Yang's lap.

Lu Yang stroked the slightly tired little face, feeling both heartache and helplessness mixed with an undeniable determination.

The sleeping girl wasn't actually very willing to go abroad to give birth.

He knows.

She preferred to stay by his side.

I don't want anything from him.

However, unfortunately, this is simply not realistic.

Pengcheng is the city where Lu Yang has lived the longest in recent years. His career is concentrated here. In terms of relationships, he has a beautiful wife, a lovely daughter, a son who has just turned one year old... and a lover with whom he has an agreement not to disturb each other, but in reality, they are almost like mistresses.

If it weren't for the initial agreement to "borrow seed" and the stipulation that the child born would bear the surname Qian, not Lu, and would inherit the vast Qian family fortune...

Sister Mingyue won't turn a blind eye either.

Lu Yang had done something wrong to Mingyue, so he had been very restrained recently. Since Qian Youyou became pregnant, the two of them had hardly seen each other in private. Even when they did meet, it was in public places related to company affairs, and they kept a certain distance. It wasn't until recently, when Qian Youyou was almost nine months pregnant and her due date was approaching, that he gradually shortened the time he spent visiting her in private.

All of the above shows his respect for his legal wife, Mingyue. Although Mingyue often said that she didn't care, "You're as strong as an ox, full of energy. I don't know how you can be so strong. You don't need to rest all night. I really can't handle it. Go find your other women outside."

Mingyue would usually say these words every time the two of them shared a room, but Lu Yang would just smile and never take them seriously.

Women are often like this, wanting to have their cake and eat it too. You can't tell which of her words are true, which are false, and which are just a joke. The best way to deal with it is to play dumb.

Lu Yang admitted that he was indeed terrifyingly strong, which might be related to his rebirth. His body had been modified by unknown energy, and since his rebirth, he had been following veterans like Da Jun and Xiao Jiu, running several laps every morning and practicing military boxing. He had never given up on physical training. Now, he could take on ten of his past selves by himself, in every aspect, including strength, stamina, and endurance...

Lu Yang admitted that it was wrong of him to have other women outside, but his physical strength and abundant energy also brought about strong sexual desires, which was unavoidable, but...

There are some things you can do but can't say. You can be a cat that steals fish, but not an honest fish. Sneaking around is fine, but don't let anyone into the village. Qian Youyou was just an accident. The "borrowing seed" thing lowered Mingyue's guard, plus the Qian family was backing her up, and the child didn't even have the Lu surname...

Only then could the two of them barely coexist.

But the silly girl in his arms was different. Pengcheng was big, but also small. It could accommodate Lu Yang's two women, but it could not accommodate a third woman.

The car eventually drove into a quiet, lush green area and stopped in front of a low-key yet imposing carved iron gate.

When the car's four wheels are stationary.

This also woke Xu Siqi, who had her head resting on Lu Yang's lap.

The situation is still unclear.

The door slowly opened, and the scene that came into view made Xu Siqi hold her breath instantly.

This is hardly a residence.

It's clearly a meticulously maintained dream garden!
The winding path was lined with blooming flowers. Rare flowers whose names I didn't know were in full bloom, their colors vibrant and vying for attention, their beauty flowing like an oil painting in the afternoon sun.

The air was filled with a refreshing fragrance, and butterflies fluttered among the flowers.

A glass-domed building, resembling the dwelling place of elves in a fairy tale, is partially hidden behind layers of greenery and sea of ​​flowers.

"This...is this?"

It's absolutely gorgeous.

It's like a dream home, a fairytale kingdom of flower fairies.

Xu Siqi's voice trembled with disbelief.

Lu Yang got out of the car first, walked around to the other side to open the car door for her, a smile playing on his lips: "We're home, Siqi. Get out and take a look. Don't you like flowers? I specially prepared a garden villa for you. It's located in the heart of Singapore and has a 50-year history. It's said to have been left by a former governor of Singapore. See if there's anything you're not satisfied with. If there is, I'll find someone to redecorate it according to your wishes. If you don't like the European and American style inside, that's easy too. We just need to find someone to renovate it. I also bought you another large apartment in the city center..."

He took her slightly cool hand and stepped onto the cobblestone path.

Pushing open the heavy, stained-glass villa door, bright light poured in.

The luxurious living room, with its nearly ten-meter-high ceiling, features a huge crystal chandelier that reflects dazzling light. The mirror-like marble floor reflects the magnificent garden view outside the window, while the custom-made Italian furniture exudes understated luxury.

Every detail exudes unparalleled refinement and expense.

Xu Siqi stood at the door, her eyes instantly captivated by the ultimate beauty and luxury, lost in a daze.

The words she had once heard echoed in her mind with unparalleled clarity: Money is not everything in this world, nor can it buy feelings... But every moment that moves a woman definitely has the scent of money in it.

That statement is absolutely right.

Because she was genuinely moved at that moment.

She was so moved that her throat tightened, and even though a little voice inside her was telling her, "You can't accept this. This is too precious. How can you be so materialistic? You keep saying you love him for who he is, not for his money. You should keep your word and never let him look down on you or think you're a materialistic woman." Another little voice inside her was retorting, "Pretend? It's already like this, is there any need to pretend? Go tell the whole world you only love him for who he is, not for his money. Do you think anyone will believe you? Instead of wallowing in self-pity, just enjoy life."

"But he'll look down on me if I do that."

If he doesn't like you, that's his problem.

"But I..."

"Stop with the 'buts,' just ask if you like it or not?"

"I like it, that's what I like..."

"If you like it, then accept it. Siqi, remember, you gave her everything, so you deserve the best in the world."

Two little figures were arguing one-on-one in her mind, but in the end, the little figure that urged her to accept the house in front of her won.

"In the end, I was just like any other girl. I kept saying I loved him for who he was, but in the end, I still accepted the emotional appeal he bought with money..."

Before she knew it, her eyes were wet.

Seeing her stunned expression, Lu Yang assumed she was happy.

He leaned close to her ear, his voice carrying a hint of seduction: "Do you like it? From now on, this will be your and the baby's home."

Xu Siqi turned her back and rubbed her eyes without letting Lu Yang notice.

Turning around, she said with a grin, "Great! Baby will definitely love it here."

She is a cheerful girl.

No matter how bitter she feels inside, she will try her best to put on a smile when facing her friends, let alone when facing the person in front of her. It's a process of going from unease to gradual acceptance, and then to feeling a sense of belonging.

It only took her a dozen seconds.

"Come with me for a walk. I want to see this place properly and get to know every corner. Besides, you won't be coming here often in the future. I'll call you from every corner of this place and tell you where I am, so you can imagine and have a clear picture in your mind. Doesn't that mean I'm always by your side?"

Her smile was especially sweet.

Holding Lu Yang's big hand, she swayed and walked forward. Although her feet were small and her legs couldn't take big steps, she walked very firmly.

Lu Yang felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

He didn't know how to comfort her. Should he lie and say, "No, you're wrong. I'll be staying here permanently so you can see me every day"? That was obviously unrealistic. Lying required a certain amount of factual basis. This was just a spur-of-the-moment decision. He could only stay in Singapore for a week at most. After Mu Qizhong finished his roadshow in Hong Kong and came to Singapore to meet him, and after completing the roadshow in Singapore, he would head back home.

There were things waiting for him at home.

As for the future...

He would, of course, try his best to make time to fly to Singapore to see her.

Lu Yang's silence did not dampen Xu Siqi's interest in visiting the garden.

She took Lu Yang's hand and led him around the small garden of this castle-like villa, smelling the fragrance of every flower bud. Then she led Lu Yang into the interior of the castle-like villa, from the indoor swimming pool to the private cinema, and then to the nursery that Lu Yang had arranged in advance. Every corner here bore the marks of her seemingly joyful footsteps...

Finally, we arrived at the master bedroom with the king-size bed.

She kicked off her shoes.

I lazily sprawled on the soft, dry cashmere sheets in the king-size bed room.

She rolled over, propped her chin up with one hand, and beckoned to the man with the other. "Alright, the tour is over. I can feel your good intentions and your determination (spending money) to build a safe haven for me and the child... Now we've arrived at the less-than-ideal part... Come on... feed me well, or I won't let you leave."

The better Lu Yang treated her, the more it showed that this man would be heartless enough to leave her and her unborn child alone in this foreign land. Perhaps even after the child was born, he still wouldn't be able to find the time to come over.

Whenever she thought of this, her heart ached, yet she had to force a smile.

so what should I do now?
Of course, we should exploit him, exploit him ruthlessly.

Lu Yang stood in front of the large bed, somewhat hesitant. "Why don't you eat something first to tide you over?"

It's not that I want to refuse; pregnant women also have sexual needs, as long as it's not during the first three months of pregnancy or one or two months before the due date in the late stages of pregnancy. But I'm worried that she'll be too playful and miss lunch, or even dinner. If she gets tired, she won't want to move a finger and will refuse to get out of bed, so she won't be able to eat until the next morning.

That would be very inappropriate. Although they often did this before, things are different now. This girl is pregnant. If she doesn't eat, the baby will need to eat too. How can she be malnourished?
Xu Siqi wouldn't listen to him.

She was now the queen, and he had to listen to her. So she stretched out her leg and hooked it around his waist, and Lu Yang involuntarily leaned his body and pounced on her.

The two were kissing.

Xu Siqi blushed, as if she were drunk, held her breath, and quickly closed her eyes.

Lu Yang stared wide-eyed at her flushed little face, which was so close to his.

He couldn't resist kissing her red lips briefly, then stopped. She was still pretending to be dazed, her eyes tightly shut. He chuckled, bracing himself against the bed to create some space, and pulled out his phone from his pocket: "I'll have someone prepare a lavish dinner. When you're tired, I'll feed you myself. Don't refuse to eat, and don't say you're sleepy..."

Xu Siqi closed her eyes and suddenly realized that his breathing was getting farther and farther away.

I thought he was leaving.

Just as she was frantically trying to open her eyes, she heard his words and was so moved that she almost burst into tears.

Hmph! That scoundrel, at least he has a conscience!!

She was easily satisfied, so she peeked through a crack in her eyes and saw that Lu Yang was still on the phone. She then playfully hooked both of her feet around Lu Yang's waist...

"Giggle..."

"Come on, I won't eat, I just want to eat you."

Where do you think you're going to run to?! (End of Chapter)