The voluptuous and beautiful nanny, Technician Shen fell for her.

On New Year's Eve, the streets and alleys of Jiang City were decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the air was filled with the smell of firecrackers.

The black sedan smoothly drove into the municipal party committee compound and stopped in front of Building No. 2.

Shen Huai got out of the car, walked around to the passenger side, and helped Su Nianhe out.

Today she wore a bright red cashmere coat that had just come out of her own factory. The waistline was cinched very narrow, and the collar was trimmed with a circle of snow-white fox fur, which made her face look fair, delicate, and cheerful.

Shen Huai, wearing a black turtleneck sweater and a long woolen coat, with broad shoulders and long legs, turned around, opened the trunk, and pulled out two heavy net bags.

As soon as the two stepped into the living room, they were greeted by the lively atmosphere inside.

"Oh my, Xiao Huai and Nian He are back!" Liu Huizhen was the first to greet them, her face beaming with joy. She took the purse from Su Nian He's hand very naturally and asked with concern, "Is it cold outside? Come inside and warm up, the food will be ready soon."

This attitude is completely different from what it was a few years ago.

Su Nianhe smiled, her almond-shaped eyes crinkling, and politely called out "Mom."

"Uncle! Aunt!"

A round, fleshy ball popped out from behind the sofa and headed straight for Shen Huai's leg.

Five-year-old Shen Ping'an looked exactly like Shen Tao, chubby with sagging cheeks and his whole body jiggling when he ran.

He grabbed Shen Huai's leg and looked up with his chubby,憨憨 (simple and honest) face.

"Uncle, did you bring me something delicious?" Shen Ping'an asked in a childish voice, his mouth practically watering, his eyes fixed on the net bag in Shen Huai's hand.

Shen Huai placed the net bag he was holding on the coffee table, took out a beautifully packaged rectangular box from his coat pocket, and handed it to his chubby nephew.

"Here's a remote-controlled car I brought back from the special economic zone. Take it and play with it." Shen Huai then casually pulled out a thick red paper packet and stuffed it into Shen Ping'an's pocket. "This is your aunt's New Year's money for you."

The red envelope was incredibly thick; one glance told you it contained a lot of money.

Wang Liping was carrying a plate of melon seeds out of the kitchen when she saw the thick red envelope and the expensive toys, and her eyes lit up.

She's finally learned her lesson.

The things Shen Huai usually gave to Shen Wanshan and his wife, as well as the old lady and her husband, were all imported goods, and a lot of them ended up with Shen Ping'an.

Although Wang Liping was greedy and jealous of Su Nianhe, she was extremely shrewd. As long as the benefits fell on her son Ping An, she didn't care about saving face.

"Ping An, hurry up and thank your uncle and aunt!" Wang Liping smiled broadly, leaning over to teach her son, "Your aunt's coat is really beautiful; you won't find another one like it in the whole of Jiang City."

Su Nianhe ignored her flattery and simply smiled at Shen Ping'an.

"Go have fun," Su Nianhe said in a clear voice.

In the center of the living room, Shen Wanshan sat on the sofa drinking tea.

After stepping down to the second line, his official airs faded considerably. Seeing the pomp and circumstance of Shen Huai and Su Nianhe, he surprisingly showed a smile.

Old Mr. and Mrs. Shen sat next to each other watching TV, which was showing the Spring Festival Gala.

The family was harmonious and peaceful, and the tense and oppressive atmosphere of the past was gone.

After all, Shen Huai is now truly protective of his own. Anyone who dares to show Su Nianhe the slightest disrespect will be met with his immediate wrath. In addition, given Su Nianhe's current status and the fact that Huai Nian Garment Factory is renowned throughout the country, Shen Wanshan and Liu Huizhen value her highly. As long as their son and daughter-in-law are successful, they can turn a blind eye to everything else.

A large table was set out for dinner.

Braised pork belly, steamed sea bass, and four-happiness meatballs—the aroma is irresistible.

Shen Tao held up his wine glass and cheerfully toasted his elders, also pouring a glass for Shen Huai as well.

"Xiao Huai, your business in the Special Economic Zone and Beijing has been booming this year. I'd like to toast you." Shen Tao habitually smoothed things over, his face full of amiability.

Shen Huai picked up his wine glass, clinked it against his own, and drank it all in one gulp.

At the dinner table, Liu Huizhen kept using serving chopsticks to put food on Su Nianhe's plate.

"Nianhe, eat more of this fish, it'll help you recover." Liu Huizhen's eyes kept glancing at Su Nianhe's flat stomach. She was still thinking about what Shen Huai had said in the design studio last time: "You're about to give birth." She hoped to hold her grandson soon.

Shen Huai saw this and directly took away the bowl piled up like a small mountain in front of Su Nianhe and replaced it with a clean one.

"Mom, she can't eat that much, please don't put any more on her plate." Shen Huai held Su Nianhe's soft little hand under the table.

Liu Huizhen quickly put down her chopsticks and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, eat as much as you can, don't overeat."

Wang Liping was gnawing on ribs beside him, unable to get a word in edgewise, and could only keep feeding Shen Ping'an.

After the New Year's Eve dinner, Shen Wanshan and Shen Tao kept Old Man Shen company in the living room.

After finishing her New Year's Eve dinner, Grandma Shen waved to Su Nianhe and pulled her to sit on the single sofa next to her.

The old lady was wearing a dark red cotton-padded jacket with a front opening today, and she looked very energetic.

She took Su Nianhe's fair hand and patted the back of it.

"Nianhe, has the factory been busy lately?" Old Mrs. Shen's voice wasn't loud, but it carried the wisdom of someone who had weathered many storms.

"Grandma, I'm not busy anymore. I've handed everything over. I usually just draw blueprints," Su Nianhe replied obediently, the sweet scent of fruit spreading in the warm air.

Grandma Shen nodded, her gaze sweeping over Liu Huizhen, who was cutting fruit in the kitchen, and lowered her voice.

"Having children is good, but not having them isn't a bad thing either." The old lady made her point clearly. "When I was young, I also heard those gossipy women around me say that a woman's life is all about getting married and having children, and that not having children means she's not fulfilling her duty."

Su Nianhe listened quietly without interrupting.

"But I've only realized this now that in the end, the only person who can stay with you until the very end is your spouse." Old Mrs. Shen smiled, her wrinkled face showing a clear understanding. "Children are born, they grow up, and they have their own lives to live. No one can take someone else's place."

Old Shen, who was watching TV, turned his head and said, "What? You want to find a partner? I'm still alive, why would I need a partner?"

The old lady said irritably, "Watch your TV."

The old lady squeezed Su Nianhe's hand tightly.

"So, you and Xiao Huai should focus on living your own lives. He loves you and protects you, and that's more important than anything else. Don't listen to anyone who says having children is a rush; discuss it yourselves and make sure you're comfortable."

Hearing these words, Su Nianhe felt a warm glow in her heart.

It's truly rare for an elder to say such things to her.

"I understand, thank you, Grandma." Su Nianhe's almond-shaped eyes curved into crescents.

At the kitchen doorway, Liu Huizhen stood holding a fruit platter, listening intently to the old lady's words.

Her heart was pounding.

Her mother-in-law's words were clearly a direct message to her, telling her to stop interfering in the young couple's affairs.

Liu Huizhen felt a lingering fear, worried that her son would turn against her because of the childbirth and wouldn't bring his grandson back to see her in the future. But then she thought, Shen Huai had clearly said last time that he was preparing, so could it be that he wasn't pregnant? Or was he just being polite?

No matter what, as long as they are willing to have children, she, as the grandmother, can look forward to holding her grandson.

Thinking of this, Liu Huizhen put on a smile and walked over with the fruit platter.

"Nianhe, have some apples." She placed the fruit plate on the coffee table, making no mention of the child.

As night deepened, the countdown on television rang the New Year's bells.

Deafening firecrackers went off outside the compound.

Shen Huai took the coat from the coat rack, draped it over Su Nianhe's shoulders, and buttoned it up one by one.

"Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, we're going back now." Shen Huai said a simple goodbye, holding Su Nianhe's hand.

"Drive carefully on the road." Liu Huizhen quickly escorted him to the door.

Wang Liping, holding Shen Ping'an's hand as he fiddled with a remote-controlled car, also came out to see him off.

"Goodbye, Uncle and Aunt!" Shen Ping'an shouted at the top of his lungs, his chubby face red from the cold.

The two got into the car.

The heater was on in the carriage.

Shen Huai placed his hands on the steering wheel, and the car smoothly drove out of the compound.

"What did Grandma just say to you?" Shen Huai freed one hand and pinched her fair earlobe.

Su Nianhe leaned back in her chair and turned to look at his angular profile.

"Grandma told me not to rush into having children, saying that the most important thing is for the two of us to live a good life together," she told the truth.

Shen Huai chuckled softly, the vibrations of his chest clearly audible in the quiet carriage.

"The old lady is a sensible person." He slid his large hand down her neck and stopped at the collar of her coat. "However, we still have to work overtime."

Su Nianhe glared at him. "Stop making excuses."

"I'm trying my best to fulfill your wish." Shen Huai said matter-of-factly, stepping on the gas. "Don't fall asleep too early tonight, Boss Su, while we're staying up tonight."

The car drove onto Nanqiao Road, heading into the swirling snow to welcome the new year.