Yu Lian had only one thought in her mind: if even the spiritual spring water couldn't save her, then there was only one way out—induced labor.

He Lin said helplessly, "Your sister is determined to have the baby. They've argued about it several times, and it's gotten quite heated."

Yu Lian pondered for a moment but didn't press the matter further. "Alright, let's eat."

Yu Lian didn't say anything, and everyone pretended to be nonchalant.

Apart from a few children, the other adults at the dinner table were eerily quiet.

To facilitate their weekly Friday dinner gatherings, Li Ying replaced her family's dining table with a long table that could accommodate more than twenty people at the same time.

Because the three families related by marriage have become one, Fridays are the liveliest time at home.

After the meal, everyone split into three groups.

The elders sat in the tea room chatting and playing cards.

Young people were drinking and chatting in the courtyard.

The newlyweds, who had just returned from their honeymoon, were still adjusting to the time difference.

Plus, being full makes one sleepy, He Xinglan nestled in Xue Zhi's arms and dozed off.

"Let Lanlan go upstairs to rest," Yu Lian whispered a reminder.

Xue Zhi had just stirred when He Xinglan, who was in a light sleep, grabbed his hand. "No need, I won't be able to sleep if I go upstairs."

Helpless, Yu Lian finally found a blanket to cover her up.

Yu Lian's concern for He Xinglan has become a regular occurrence.

To outsiders, these actions are perfectly normal.

However, in Yu Xin's eyes, who had a strained relationship with her sisters, it became a thorn in her heart.

Originally... all of these belonged to her...

The next moment, she shook off that thought.

Yu Xin's eyes darted cautiously between her sister and brother-in-law. She kept wondering if her brother-in-law had told her sister about her situation when she wasn't looking.

If it were before... she would have been worried about her health immediately.

Yu Xin looked at the man beside her and felt that her efforts were worthwhile.

Zhuo Heng is wonderful; he is gentle and considerate, fulfilling all her fantasies about a partner.

When everyone insisted that she have an abortion, she resolutely chose to keep the child.

Even if there's only a 1% chance, she won't give up on their first child.

Yu Lian's attention was currently focused on the cards in her hand. If she knew that her good-for-nothing younger sister was thinking such things, I wonder what she would think.

There's a high chance they'll open her head on the spot to see what's inside.

Around 9 PM, the dinner party ended, and everyone went home.

It's already past bedtime for the children.

Yu Lian immediately decided to let them sleep here.

She still had things to take care of.

After learning what his wife was going to do, He Lin immediately offered to go with her.

But Yu Lian wanted her sisters to have a heart-to-heart talk, so what's the point of having another person?

Moreover, this would affect her efficiency in handling this matter.

Yu Xin would not speak if there were outsiders present.

"Aren't you going to work overtime tomorrow if you stay here? I need to talk to Yu Xin alone, you know what I mean?"

He Lin refused to let go, "But... I'm worried about you so late."

Yu Lian raised an eyebrow. "Don't worry, I can handle everything just fine without you. Otherwise, how did I get through the first five years?"

"Okay, okay, I'm not important then~"

Yu Lian gently rubbed his tightly pursed lips. "Alright, you take charge. I need to get down to business. Stop fooling around."

He Lin persisted, "I'll only let you go if you kiss me."

Having no other choice, Yu Lian gave in and kissed him.

Then she hurried downstairs, afraid that Yu Xin would run away.

When they reached the gate, they found that they were still saying goodbye, but Yu Xin had already gotten into the car.

Yu Lian's appearance shattered the original peace and harmony.

Without wasting words, Yu Lian pointed at Yu Xin and said, "Get out of the car, I want to talk to you."

Yu Xin pointed incredulously at herself: "Sister, are you talking to me?"

"Nonsense, hurry up and get down." Yu Lian urged impatiently.

Yu Xin got out of the car and looked uncertainly at her parents and husband in the car behind her.

Yu Jinbu said, "You two sisters must not quarrel, especially Yu Lian, be careful while driving."

Yu Lian waved her hand impatiently, signaling Yu Xin to follow.

"The co-pilot."

She uttered three words, walked to the driver's seat, opened the door, closed the door, and started the car in one smooth motion.

He practically had his anger written all over his face.

After getting into the car, Yu Xin fastened her seatbelt and remained silent, trembling with fear.

"Are you mute?"

"without."

"Yu Xin, you..."

Yu Lian was disappointed in her daughter and began to reflect on whether she had protected her too much, to the point that the daughter knew nothing.

"After a month of recuperation, I will personally take you to the hospital for a check-up. If you still don't pass the test, this child must be terminated."

Yu Lian is somewhat of a doctor, and she knows that such a fetus will pose some risk to the mother's health in the future.

She didn't want to see her sister suffer.

This was an obsession she had since childhood.

Yu Lian believed she had already considered her sister enough; she was also a mother.

If even a month of spiritual spring water can't save the child, there's no need to keep him.

Giving birth to her would only cause her more pain.

"Sister, I...I'm sorry."

The car came to a slow stop. After sitting by the roadside for a long time, it slowly started moving again.

Yu Lian had used all her strength to control her impending rage.

Fortunately, she managed to control herself; reason told her that her sister was pregnant.

He had originally hoped that by showing his utmost sincerity, he could ease the tension between his sister and himself.

The two sisters could even talk alone for a whole night.

But now it seems that she was just being delusional.

Throughout the journey, Yu Lian did not utter another word.

She turned around, dropped her sister off at home, and then drove home alone.

Yu Lian was completely baffled and got up in the middle of the night to repair the doghouse for Mianhua.

Even if she was careful with the force she used to swing the hammer, the sound of the ping-pong ball kept Cotton from sleeping.

Cotton, looking sleepy, let out a resentful whimper. Then, resignedly, it lay down at her feet.

Yu Lian appeared to be diligently renovating the doghouse, but in reality, her mind was wandering far away.

In the end, she came to the conclusion that this was a belated rebellious phase.

After all, from childhood to adulthood, whether it's due to personality or physical factors, it all comes down to this.

She was always seen as a good girl by others. She never did anything out of line.

It seems understandable that adults rebel after becoming independent.

After all, she is no longer a child who needs to rely on her parents and sister, she doesn't need to be at anyone's beck and call, and she doesn't need anyone to support her.

"Yu Lian?"

It was around 3 or 4 a.m.

In the silence where not even a breeze could be heard, a voice suddenly rang out, and Yu Lian looked up abruptly.

A head peeked out from the front gate.

Yu Lian looked over, but because there was no light, she couldn't recognize the other person.

Her first thought was that the other person was a bad guy.

But the other person remained motionless, seemingly waiting for her reply.

So he mustered his courage and asked, "Who are you?"

Yu Lian believed that her voice was not quiet, and besides, the surroundings were completely silent, so he should have heard her.

Yu Lian only relaxed her guard slightly when she saw Mianhua wagging its tail and going to greet her.

After all, cotton is very wary of strangers; it won't act this way if it's not someone it's familiar with.

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