After being reborn, my sister insisted on marrying me.

Lunar New Year's Eve, 2015.

According to the traditional Chinese calendar (lunar calendar), it is the 30th day of the 12th lunar month of the Jiawu year (Year of the Horse).

At 6:30 p.m., the New Year's Eve dinner started on time.

The long table in the Palm Springs restaurant, which can seat more than a dozen people, was almost full tonight.

Wei Yi sat in the main seat.

Chen Xinyi sat to his left, and Wu Zhenhe sat to his right.

His identity is self-evident.

Next in order are Lin Siyan, Jin Shilin, Jiang Wan, Chen Xintong, then Chen Weiwei and Wang Yihan.

There were nine people at the table, eight of whom were women, of varying ages and body types, and all of them were beautiful.

Looking at the table full of beautiful women, Wei Yi suddenly had an absurd thought:

If this were in ancient times...

He had to be a virtuous but dissolute young prince.

Chen Xinyi wore a red loungewear set today, with a matching shawl draped over her shoulders. She wore very light makeup and looked radiant, like a newlywed wife.

She stood up, holding the juice in front of her, and said with a smile:

"This is the first year our family has spent the New Year together. Although some people couldn't come, that's only temporary. Those of you here include older sisters and younger sisters—we're all family. Enough said, let's eat."

Wei Yi led the way by raising his glass, and the women followed suit, their glasses clinking and jingling.

As soon as Chen Xinyi sat down, she looked at Jin Shilin with a smile:

"Sister Shilin, I hope you can be holding your little baby and asking for red envelopes this time next year."

Jin Shilin retorted stubbornly, "Then you'd better give me a big red envelope first, or I'll go on strike."

"I've already prepared a red envelope for you; it's under your pillow." Chen Xinyi didn't even blink.

Jin Shilin was taken aback, then her face flushed slightly. She lowered her head, picked up some food, and remained silent.

Chen Xintong was sitting diagonally opposite Wei Yi, busy serving him food.

She put a large prawn into Wei Yi's bowl, then added a piece of spare rib and a spoonful of shrimp, piling it up like a small mountain.

"Brother, eat more." She tilted her little face up, smiling sweetly and obediently. "You're the most tired and busiest, so you have to eat the most!"

Jin Shilin was about to ask him where he was busy and tired when he heard this.

Instead of idling around all day and playing video games, why not?

But seeing a room full of beautiful women immediately made me think of manual labor.

He was indeed the busiest, and probably the most tired.

Chen Xintong...

That doesn't seem to be wrong.

Wei Yi was about to say thank you when Chen Xintong suddenly added:

"Brother, I'll give you twins in the future too."

She spoke clearly and loudly, and everyone at the table heard her.

Jin Shilin was muttering to herself as she drank water when she almost choked. She looked up at Wei Yi with eyes full of contempt.

Lin Siyan didn't even raise her head, only clicking her tongue lightly, her disdain for someone was palpable.

Chen Weiwei and Wang Yihan both lowered their heads, pretending to be focused on the food in their bowls.

Chen Xinyi smiled so much that her eyes curved into crescent moons.

Wu Zhenhe smiled without saying a word, slowly sipping her soup.

Jiang Wan's lips twitched, revealing a bitter smile.

Lin Siyan finally couldn't hold back, put down her chopsticks, looked at Chen Xintong, and said in a calm tone:

"Tongtong, I know you admire your sister and try to emulate her. But there's really no need to learn from her; she's not worth it."

Chen Xintong was unconvinced and puffed out her cheeks:

"My brother deserves it! If he didn't, then how come you were the first to get pregnant, Siyan?! The first to have my brother's baby!"

"Well said!"

Wei Yi clapped for his sister, grinning mischievously, "Sister Siyan actually loves me a lot, otherwise why would she be the first to get pregnant? Tongtong, you agree, right?"

"That's not right!"

Chen Xintong protested again, "My older sister loves you the most, I'm second! Siyan got pregnant first, she said it's because she has the biggest drum!"

Chen Xinyi: "..."

Her face stiffened, and she quickly picked up a large abalone and stuffed it into Chen Xintong's mouth:

"Chen Xintong, eat your food properly and don't talk nonsense!"

"Yes, yes, yes..."

With her mouth stuffed full, Chen Xintong could only mumble, "It wasn't my sister who said it, I said it myself!"

The people at the table were left speechless, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

But everyone's gaze still involuntarily drifted towards Lin Siyan.

Lin Siyan wore a loose beige knit dress today, but even so, her excellent waist and hip curves could not be hidden.

Everyone should think about it carefully.

It seems that her drum really is the biggest.

Jin Shilin stared thoughtfully at Lin Siyan's leather drum for several seconds.

She wondered if she had been practicing in the wrong place.

But mine is also perky, and even perkyer than Lin Siyan's.

Isn't the issue not whether it's perky or not, but its size?

Jin Shilin's gaze was so direct that Lin Siyan was speechless.

She picked up a piece of goose foot from the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup and placed it in Jin Shilin's bowl:

"Look, look, what are you looking at? Eat more and get fatter, make your skin bigger!"

"That's your talent," Jin Shilin retorted, but still obediently picked up a goose foot and took a bite. "So chubby, perfect for having babies!"

Lin Siyan was so angry she wanted to tear her mouth apart.

But seeing that Kim Se-rin was really eating those fatty foods seriously, as if she really wanted to eat the dough until it was big, she was speechless again.

She looked down at her bulge, which couldn't be hidden even though she was wearing loose clothes.

She herself began to have some doubts.

Could it be that I was the first to get pregnant because this area is large?

After the little incident, Wu Zhenhe smiled and poured juice for Chen Xinyi.

The two pregnant women toasted each other with their cups.

"Xinyi, I wish us both the best."

"Sister Wu, I also wish you..." Chen Xinyi paused, then smiled sweetly and deeply, "I also wish you peace and safety, and that you will give our family a pair of dragons and phoenixes."

Wu Zhenhe smiled even more gently: "Whether it's a man or a woman, a dragon or a phoenix, I like them all."

The two exchanged a glance, sparks flew, yet they were also quite happy together.

Wei Yi silently peeled shrimp beside him, pretending he didn't exist.

Jiang Wan was online the entire time.

She served everyone food, poured tea, and engaged in conversation, maintaining a warm yet natural atmosphere.

Wu Zhenhe stared at her for a while, then suddenly leaned close to Wei Yi's ear and whispered:

"Honey, why don't you talk to Xinyi and ask her to let me have Xiao Jiang? I'll trade Weiwei and Yihan for her."

Before Wei Yi could speak, Chen Xinyi had already leaned closer with a smile and whispered:

"Sister Wu, that's not fair of you. Weiwei and Yihan will be heartbroken if they find out. Besides, you can raise them yourself. I believe in you, it'll be fine."

Wu Zhenhe smiled and said, "It's not that easy to cultivate them."

She was truly interested.

Chen Weiwei and Wang Yihan are indeed impeccable in terms of both work ability and loyalty.

However, when it comes to family life, these two social elites are quite ordinary.

Wu Zhenhe felt that they were not even as good as Jin Shilin.

With a sigh, Wu Zhenhe took out several beautifully packaged boxes from behind her and began distributing New Year's gifts.

What was given to Chen Xinyi was a full-green jadeite necklace, so translucent it looked like you could squeeze water out of it.

What was given to Lin Siyan was an ancient calligraphy copybook, which looked quite valuable.

What was given to Jin Shilin was a card, which was said to contain a complete set of high-end fitness equipment, and that someone could be arranged to deliver it at any time.

Wu Zhenhe joked, "I'll help you prepare for pregnancy."

Jin Shilin was so angry she wanted to bite her teeth, but she didn't dare to retaliate. She could only hold the card and force a smile.

Finally, Wu Zhenhe pushed a document in front of Wei Yi.

Chen Xinyi leaned over for a look and immediately exclaimed in surprise:

"Sister Wu, are you not going to live your life anymore?"

That was the first nationwide joint-stock commercial bank in China mainly established by private enterprises, with Shengmin Bank holding 0.3% of the shares.

Wei Yi was also somewhat surprised.

Based on market capitalization, it's now close to a billion.

This gesture is more generous than all the previous gifts combined.

Wu Zhenhe simply smiled, her tone nonchalant:

"We'll spend it together with our kids in the future."

Wei Yi didn't say anything, but reached under the table and squeezed her hand tightly.

Then Wei Yi also started sending out red envelopes.

He gave everyone a copy; it didn't contain cash, but rather stock option authorization letters for Xinyi Catering and Tage Technology, which Chen Xinyi had prepared for him.

The two secretaries and Jiang Wan also received it.

Xiao Jiang looked flattered and stood up, wanting to say something.

Chen Xinyi laughed from the side, "We're all family, this is only right!"

Chen Weiwei and Wang Yihan exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of flattery and a reassessment in each other's eyes.

They originally thought that their position in this family was nothing more than that of Wu Zhenhe.

But tonight's New Year's Eve dinner, from the seating arrangement to the distribution of gifts, Chen Xinyi and Wei Yi gave them plenty of face.

That's probably Chen Xinyi's skill.

She can be crazy at the same time and still make everyone willingly do what she wants.

It was still early after the meal.

Everyone moved to the living room to watch the Spring Festival Gala.

Let's put aside whether it looks good or not.

At least as background music for New Year's Eve, the Spring Festival Gala was quite adequate.

on the sofa.

Chen Xinyi leaned against Wei Yi, Lin Siyan leaned against Chen Xinyi, Jin Shilin sat cross-legged on the carpet studying a weight-gain diet, and Wu Zhenhe sat on the other side of Wei Yi.

Chen Weiwei and Wang Yihan sat on the single sofa next to each other, talking quietly.

Jiang Wan moved back and forth between the kitchen and the living room, preparing some fruit platters.

Chen Xintong huddled in a corner, holding her phone and video chatting with Su Mo.

On the other end of the video call, Su Mo and Su Lai were preparing to pay their respects to Old Master Su for the New Year.

Su Mo whispered, "Tongtong, Happy New Year's Eve. Please tell Brother Wei Yi and Sister Xinyi for me."

Chen Xintong grinned and said, "You tell me yourself, my brother is right here."

She turned the phone around, and Su Mo's face appeared on the screen, flushed, and her voice was even softer:

"Happy Lunar New Year's Eve, Brother Wei Yi and Sister Xin Yi."

Wei Yi smiled and waved at her: "Momo, Happy New Year's Eve. Come over to my house tomorrow."

Su Mo nodded, blushing. Su Lai chimed in, "Wei Yi, stop trying to seduce my sister. And Tongtong, have you been causing trouble lately?"

Chen Xintong turned her phone back and smiled sweetly, "Happy New Year's Eve, Sister Lai Lai! I've been a good girl!"

Sulei rolled her eyes, clearly not believing it.

Chen Xinyi laughed out loud in Wei Yi's arms.

After studying weight-gain recipes for a while, Kim Se-rin's mood plummeted again.

She put down her phone and went to the terrace to get some fresh air.

The winter nights in Yanjing were bitterly cold. A thin layer of snow had accumulated on the terrace, and when the wind blew, snowflakes would get into the collar.

Kim Se-rin was only wearing a sweater, but seemed not to feel the cold as she leaned on the railing, lost in thought.

Wei Yi was quietly discussing the child's gender and future education with Wu Zhenhe.

Chen Xinyi nudged him and pointed upstairs, "Go see Sister Shilin."

He then followed her, found her on the terrace, and gently hugged her from behind.

"Don't rush." ​​His voice was deep and warm, close to her ear. "We just need to keep trying, and we'll get pregnant sooner or later."

Wei Yi was certain of his answer when he said this.

In his past life, Kim Se-rin gave birth to three children for him.

Her fertility is definitely not a problem; it's just that the time isn't right yet.

Or maybe it's really as my older sister said.

She overdid it with her workouts.

Insufficient body fat makes it difficult to get pregnant.

Kim Se-rin didn't say anything, but buried her face in his chest.

After a while, she gave a muffled laugh and pinched him lightly.

"Aren't you going to the hospital to accompany Dr. Zhang tonight?"

Wei Yi said, "I'll spend New Year's Eve with her, then come back after a little while. She's on duty, so I doubt she'll have any free time."

Jin Shilin said "Oh," broke free from his embrace, and pushed him away.

"Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and go. Don't keep them waiting."

Wei Yi lowered his head and kissed her forehead: "Then I'm leaving. Don't stay out in the wind, go inside and have some fruit."

Jin Shilin nodded and watched him turn and leave.

The terrace door was closed again.

She stood alone in the wind for a long time, then suddenly muttered under her breath, "Bastard."

Then he laughed.

At 10:30 p.m., Wei Yi went out carrying two insulated bags.

He drove Chen Xinyi's white Porsche all the way to Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

On New Year's Eve in Yanjing, there were very few cars on the road.

Not a single firework appeared in the sky.

One could only sense the bustling activity in the skies above Hebei Province from afar.

A little after 11 a.m., Wei Yi arrived at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

He easily found Zhang Kexin's duty room and went inside.

Zhang Kexin was sitting at her desk writing medical records when she heard the door open. She looked up and saw Wei Yi standing at the door with a thermal bag. Her eyes immediately welled up with tears.

"You've come." She stood up, her voice soft and gentle, as if afraid of disturbing something.

Wei Yi placed the insulated bag on the table, opened it, and took out the items one by one:

"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, shrimp dumplings, eight-treasure rice, and fish maw chicken soup. I got a little of everything, and they're still hot."

Zhang Kexin looked at the dishes and tears fell unexpectedly.

Wei Yi reached out to help her wipe, but she grabbed his hand.

"Wei Yi, sometimes I feel like you're too good to me. So good it doesn't seem real."

Wei Yi paused, then asked, "What do you mean?"

Zhang Kexin shook her head: "It's nothing. It's just... I can't spend the New Year with you at home today, and you still came all this way to bring me food. I... I'm a little..."

Before she could finish speaking, she put down her chopsticks, leaned over, and kissed Wei Yi on the lips.

Wei Yi smiled and returned the kiss, but didn't go any further.

People could come to the duty room at any time, so the two only hugged for a short while.

Zhang Kexin leaned against him and whispered:

"Wei Yi, I've been having some strange dreams lately. I dream that your sister, Si Yan, and I are all standing next to you, and you're holding a lot of children..."

Wei Yi's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm: "Dreams are always the opposite of reality."

Zhang Kexin looked up at him, her eyes clear and earnest: "Then what is reality?"

Wei Yi didn't answer, but instead lowered his head and kissed her forehead: "The reality is, I will always be here."

Zhang Kexin smiled and buried her face in his chest again.

As midnight approached, there were no fireworks, but the hospital's internal broadcast system came on, wishing the medical staff and patients who were still working in the hospital late at night a happy Lunar New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve.

Zhang Kexin temporarily stopped working in the clinic and hugged Wei Yi.

"Happy New Year, my husband," Zhang Kexin said softly.

Wei Yi rested his chin on the top of her head: "Happy New Year, wife."

Zhang Kexin got busy right after the New Year.

After all, it's Peking Union Medical College Hospital; even on New Year's Eve, they can't really be idle.

She barely had time to speak to Wei Yi; she had only been sitting down for two minutes when a nurse came to call her.

Wei Yi didn't rush her, but sat quietly beside her and waited, occasionally handing her a document or pouring her a glass of water.

Wei Yi stayed with him until after 1 a.m. before getting up to leave.

Zhang Kexin chased after him to the door and whispered:

"Are you... going to see someone else tonight?"

Wei Yi didn't lie to her: "I'm going home to celebrate the New Year. There are a lot of people waiting for me at home."

Zhang Kexin nodded and smiled, "Go ahead. Tomorrow afternoon... I'll have dinner with my parents, okay?"

Wei Yi nodded: "Okay. I'll pick you up tomorrow, and then we'll go pick up Mom and Dad together."

Around 2 a.m., Wei Yi returned to Palm Springs.

The living room lights were still on.

Chen Xinyi, Jin Shilin, Jiang Wan, Chen Weiwei, and Wang Yihan were all still nestled on the sofa waiting for him.

Chen Xinyi was so sleepy that she kept yawning, and her eyelids were almost too heavy to keep open.

Jin Shilin was scrolling through her phone, Jiang Wan was peeling nuts, and the two secretaries were talking quietly.

Seeing him return, Chen Xinyi reluctantly raised her hand and waved:

"You're back? Has Kexin eaten?"

Wei Yi said, "I ate it. I even praised Aunt Zheng's Buddha Jumps Over the Wall dish."

Chen Xinyi hummed in agreement and yawned, "That's fine then. The rest is up to you."

She pulled a piece of paper from behind her back and stuffed it into Wei Yi's hand: "Tonight's New Year's Eve duty roster."

Wei Yi unfolded it and took a look.

The sign reads: Jin Shilin, Jiang Wan, Chen Weiwei, and Wang Yihan will be on duty tonight.

Wu Zhenhe needs rest due to her pregnancy, Lin Siyan went to bed early due to morning sickness, and Chen Xintong, whose child can't stay up late, also went to bed early.

Chen Xinyi leaned close to Wei Yi's ear and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Hey bro, try harder! Aim for all the top scores this time!"

Wei Yi: "..."

Chen Xinyi added, "Keep it up. After the New Year, I'm going to see if I can buy a kindergarten."

Wei Yi: "...Why buy a kindergarten?"

Jin Shilin curiously leaned closer and asked, "Why buy a kindergarten?"

"Are you stupid?"

Chen Xinyi poked Jin Shilin's forehead, which was leaning closer, and said, "We'll have so many children and kids in the future, and they'll all need to go to school. Instead of letting others earn the money for their schooling, we might as well open our own kindergarten, earn the money ourselves, and feel more at ease."

Jin Shilin suddenly realized, "Huh, that makes sense!"

Chen Xinyi smiled and looked at the two still somewhat reserved secretaries:

"I'll need Weiwei and Yihan to keep an eye on this for me. I'll talk to Sister Wu about it tomorrow."

Chen Weiwei and Wang Yihan still felt that this person's thought process was too peculiar.

But it is also known that even Wu Zhenhe has great respect for this person.

They naturally and obediently agreed.

"Okay, okay."

Chen Xinyi clapped her hands and casually patted Wei Yi's butt. "Go ahead and get busy, I'm so sleepy."

Jin Shilin stared at her: "Don't you dare peek! It's the New Year, don't go to the hospital in the middle of the night!"

Chen Xinyi grinned: "Get lost! Go and work the fields with my brother!"

The five people went upstairs.

Chen Xinyi watched them leave, yawned, and muttered to herself:

Happy New Year, my Wei Yi.

Outside the window, fireworks occasionally exploded in the night sky over Yanjing, casting flickering light on the snow-covered ground.

The lights of Palm Springs stayed on until the very end that night.