Are you suggesting I inherit three wives' households? I'll marry my eldest brother and bec

Shen Li smiled, her eyes crinkling, feeling even more satisfied with her future daughter-in-law: "Hmm, not bad, not bad. She's smart and sensible, unlike some girls who always talk about prioritizing their careers."

Given the Lu family's background, career has never been their top priority.

It's perfectly fine to start a family first and then build a career; there are plenty of resources at home to support them, so there's no need to rush to find time to work hard.

She then looked at Lu Boyi, her tone becoming more serious: "I'll wait until school starts before returning to Pengcheng. You two discuss the timing. You should visit Xixi's parents first, and then we'll find a time to sit down and discuss the details of the wedding."

Lu Boyi nodded quickly: "Yes, Mother."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Li picked up his phone, quickly tapped a few buttons, and said to Lu Boyi, "I've already transferred the money to you, ten million. Here you go."

"When you go to Xixi's house, bring whatever you have that's suitable. Buy whatever you need. Don't be too stingy. You have to make Xixi feel good."

Ming Nianxi quickly waved her hand, her eyes full of unease: "Auntie, there's no need. It would be the greatest honor for me to have a mother-in-law like you in the future. It's not shameful at all."

"On the contrary, our family is of ordinary means, and we are afraid that we might wrong Boyi or cause you trouble."

Shen Li gently took Ming Nianxi's hand, the warmth and strength in his palm: "Silly child, liking someone is more important than anything else. Family background is always secondary. What I value is you as a person."

Ming Nianxi nodded vigorously, her eyes slightly warm: What did she do to deserve such a good mother-in-law and such a good lover?

From now on, she will definitely be a good daughter to Shen Li and live a good life with Boyi.

Lu Boyi, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but joke, "The way you two get along is more like a mother and daughter, making me feel like an outsider."

Lu Zhi laughed so hard she almost fell over: "Exactly! I, as the biological daughter, wasn't even jealous, but you, as the son, are jealous of your own girlfriend? You're so petty!"

Ming Nianxi felt a warm feeling in her heart as she looked at the harmonious scene before her.

She used to worry that she would encounter problems with her mother-in-law after marriage, but after spending these few days with Shen Li, all her concerns have disappeared.

Shen Li is open-minded and not at all rigid. Sometimes, the things he says and the topics he discusses...

Even more trendy than her, she felt she benefited greatly simply by listening quietly.

It gives me the feeling that "a single conversation with a wise man is worth more than ten years of study."

She even secretly thought: How wonderful it would be if I could get married tomorrow and live with my mother-in-law every day.

Lu Boyi gently tapped Lu Zhi's head, his tone tinged with helplessness: "You little rascal, your sister-in-law hasn't even entered the family yet, and you're already on her side?"

Lu Zhi covered her head and quickly moved closer to Ming Nianxi, tugging at her arm and pleading, "Sister, my brother bullied me!"

Ming Nianxi quickly shielded Lu Zhi, giving Lu Boyi a reproachful look: "Xiao Zhi is still young, how could you just hit her on the head like that?"

"What if you break it? Besides, Xiaozhi's grades aren't that good to begin with, you should encourage her more."

Lu Zhi was stunned for a moment, looking at Ming Nianxi with disbelief: "No, sister, whose side are you on?"

Ming Nianxi smiled and ruffled her hair: "Of course I'm helping you."

Lu Zhi's eyes lit up: "Really?"

Shen Li watched from the side, unable to suppress her laughter; the smile on her lips never faded.

This is exactly what she wanted: a harmonious and warm family life.

"Alright, alright," Shen Li waved his hand, "You're going back to Pengcheng tomorrow, so get some rest tonight. I won't see you off tomorrow."

Ming Nianxi nodded with a smile: "Okay, thank you, Auntie."

Just then, Lu Zhi suddenly spoke up, her eyes filled with anticipation: "Mom, can I go back to Pengcheng with my older brother?"

Shen Li raised an eyebrow at her: "Your older brother has been living in the city since he went back, not back to the villa on the mountaintop. Aren't you bored all alone in the city?"

Lu Zhi quickly replied, "I can live with my brother!"

Shen Li couldn't help but laugh: "Your brother doesn't like you being a third wheel."

Lu Zhi looked completely bewildered: "Huh? What's a third wheel?"

Shen Li explained with a smile, "It's someone who's superfluous, someone who gets in the way of other people getting along."

Lu Zhi's face fell instantly, and she drew out her words in a mournful tone: "Ah...no...!"

Just as Ming Nianxi was about to say a few words in support of Lu Zhi, Lu Boyi gently pulled her wrist.

He said to Shen Li, "Mother, we're leaving now," and then quickly left the courtyard with Ming Nianxi in his arms.

Lu Zhi watched the two figures hurrying away and sighed helplessly: "Sigh, my brother is too biased."

Shen Li walked to her side, ruffled her hair, and soothed her gently, "Sweetie, in another month, we'll be back in Pengcheng. Besides, you can go visit your cousin next door."

Lu Zhi pouted: "My cousin doesn't like playing with me. She has to spend time with her boyfriend."

Shen Li raised an eyebrow in surprise: "Your cousin has a boyfriend too?"

Lu Zhi abruptly covered her mouth, her eyes filled with panic: "Oh no, oh no, I didn't mean to say it, I didn't say anything!"

After saying that, she turned and ran away like a frightened little rabbit.

Shen Li stood there, stunned, and shook her head helplessly: This little girl is still keeping secrets from her.

Besides, Lu Nan's two children are about to graduate from university, so it's perfectly normal for them to be dating. What's there to hide?

Without thinking further, she turned and went into the room.

As soon as she entered, she saw Lu Zhou staring straight at her, his face full of dissatisfaction, looking like a wronged child.

Shen Li looked at Lu Sheng beside her and asked with a smile, "Did you bully him?"

Lu Sheng sighed helplessly: "With the third brother's mind, which is as cunning as a sieve, what could I possibly do to him? In my opinion, he's probably just angry with you."

Shen Li pointed at herself in surprise: "Me? How did I offend him?"

She walked up to Lu Zhou, bent down, and looked at him: "Tell me, what did I do to make you angry again?"

Lu Zhou sighed deeply, with a hint of grievance and jealousy: "I used to tolerate it because our son was closer to you, after all, he's your own flesh and blood."

"But now it's all messed up. Even your daughter-in-law is closer to you than to me. I, as the husband, have become an outsider."

Looking at his unreasonable behavior, Shen Li felt both annoyed and amused, and almost couldn't help but retort that he was "so childish at his age."

Finally, she patiently comforted them, saying, "They're going back to Shenzhen tomorrow. It's rare for them to get together, so we chatted a little longer. You're already so old, why are you still arguing with the kids about these things?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhou's face darkened further: "So, now you're saying I'm too old and don't love me anymore, is that it?"