Lu Zichuan: "..."

Looking at the anxious faces before him, and the divorce lawyer his brother had brought directly, he finally couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth slightly.

He felt he might need a larger helicopter to carry the family’s excessive concern.

He took a deep breath, and the cold aura he had cultivated over the years in the business world inadvertently emanated from him, startling the lawyer Lin, who had been brought by his brother, into taking a half-step back.

He didn't answer his grandfather first, nor did he respond to his grandmother's words, and he ignored his father's silent encouragement with winks and gestures. His gaze swept indifferently over the most active Lu Ziyang.

"Brother," he said, his voice low but carrying an undeniable force, "Attorney Lin, take her back."

Lu Ziyang was taken aback: "Huh? Why take it back? This is top-notch..."

"Shen Zhiyi," Lu Zichuan interrupted him, his tone softening slightly as he pronounced the name, but then returning to his businesslike, cold tone, "She can handle her own affairs. She doesn't need outsiders to interfere."

He then turned to Lu Jianzhong and Lu Xiaojing, his tone softening slightly but still distant: "Grandpa and Grandma, Mom and Dad, this is only my side of the story. She doesn't know anything about it yet. Don't interfere. Nobody can predict the future. Even if it really comes to that, it's just between the two of us. There's no need for the whole family to get involved."

Lu Zhentian was about to shout, "What do you mean, 'it's just between two people!' Every matter in the Lu family is a big deal!", but Lu Zichuan's next words shut him up.

"As for marriage," Lu Zichuan's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, as if he had thought of something, then he quickly pursed them. "No rush. Once she has severed the ties she should have severed, I will naturally bring her back to see you."

He emphasized the words "bring her back," which was tantamount to acknowledging He Shuyun's words and reassuring the elderly couple.

Finally, he looked at his mother, his eyes filled with a helplessness and warning that only a mother and son could understand: "Mom, you've already seen the person. Don't run into them again. If you scare them, I'm not sure I can bring them back."

After saying that, he didn't give anyone a chance to interrupt. He turned around decisively and said to the bodyguard who had been waiting not far away, "Prepare the car. We're going to the Civil Affairs Bureau."

He left his entire family behind, looking at each other in bewilderment.

Lu Zhentian clicked his tongue: "This kid... who does he think he's talking to? I'm only doing this for his own good!"

Lu Xiaojing was beaming from ear to ear, grabbing He Shuyun's hand: "Did you hear that? Did you hear that! Bring her back! Wenshu, I knew Zichuan had finally come to his senses! That tone, that manner, it's exactly like his father when he was pursuing me!"

Lu Jianzhong stroked his chin and commented, "Hmm, that attitude, he's got it figured out. Looks like that girl really has him wrapped around her little finger."

Lu Ziyang touched his nose, gestured for the lawyer Lin to back down, and muttered to himself: "Well, my sister-in-law hasn't even officially joined the family yet, and my brother is already so protective of her? Interesting."

He Shuyun, watching her son's resolute departure, had a triumphant smile in her eyes.

Her son may complain, but his actions speak louder than words.

He had only just parted ways with that girl, and he was already chasing after her again. How reluctant he must be to let her go!

......

The ward door was pushed open, and a large group of doctors and nurses in white coats rushed in, each with an extremely attentive expression. They took her blood pressure, measured her heart rate, and asked if she was cold or warm, treating her like a fragile porcelain doll.

Su Manman had some doubts, but the feeling of being the center of attention was really enjoyable, especially when she was ushered into the magnificent VIP suite, she almost sighed out loud.

This place was so much better than the apartment she rented; the carpet was so soft you could sink your ankles into it, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were so clean you could see your reflection in them.

As she was leaving, the attending physician stood with his hands neatly at his sides, his attitude almost humble: "Ms. Su, please rest assured and recuperate. If you feel any discomfort, please press the call button at any time."

Su Manman twirled the corner of the silk quilt and tentatively asked, "Was it... arranged by A-Zhe?"

The doctor had no idea which one was Ah Zhe, assuming he was a powerful client he couldn't afford to offend, and vaguely replied, "Don't worry, everything is arranged."

After saying this, he bowed and withdrew with his men, his posture as if he were facing a member of the royal family.

After everyone had left, Zhang Fengcai, who had been huddled in the corner eating a steamed bun, twisted his body and came closer, his face flushed:

"See that? That's what A-Zhe is capable of! With just one word from him, everyone in this hospital has to fawn over us! Manman, you better stick close to A-Zhe. Once he's divorced, you'd better hurry up and give the Xu family another big, healthy son, you hear me?"

Su Manman had just given birth and her lower body was still aching. Upon hearing the word "rebirth," she felt a wave of disgust wash over her.

But when she caught sight of the baby girl sleeping soundly in the cradle, she quickly suppressed her anger, lowered her eyelashes, and responded softly.

That child was a bargaining chip she had planned for. She didn't even know who the biological father was, but if she wanted to completely control Xu Zhesheng, this child was the best rope.

"But Mom..." Her fingers unconsciously twisted the bedsheet, her tone troubled.

"Ah Zhe contacted art schools abroad for me a while ago, and I have to leave in September. We agreed that it was just a collaboration and we wouldn't have any more children."

"Cooperation my ass!" Zhang Feng slammed her hand on the bedside table, making the water glass rattle. She stood with her hands on her hips, spitting almost onto Su Manman's face.

"Ah Zhe is just being stubborn! Does he not care about you? He's just still thinking about that good-for-nothing Shen Zhiyi! Once the divorce is over, you'll be clinging to him every day! Even though you come from a poor background, Ah Zhe can afford to support you! Just focus on giving the Xu family a grandson; carrying on the family line is your duty!"

These words were like a rusty nail, piercing deep into Su Manman's heart.

She almost vomited blood. So, in this old woman's eyes, she was just a living birthing machine?

The shadow in his eyes flashed by so quickly it was almost an illusion.

Su Manman put her docile mask back on and softly hummed in agreement.

So what if it's a tool? As long as she can keep Xu Zhesheng tied up, her life of wealth and luxury will be secured.

She could bear this injustice.

Thinking this, she took out her phone again, took a picture of her daughter and sent it to Xu Zhesheng: "Zhe, look, she's been coaxed to sleep. The doctor said that it's not clear who she looks like yet, but we'll know when she opens up in a few days."

"I'm so excited! Do you think she'll resemble me more or you more?"

"I think it's better if she looks like you, so that when I'm gone, you won't think of me just because she looks like me..."

Her tone was somewhat self-pitying, but she believed that Xu Zhesheng would understand the meaning behind it.

A little while later, she edited another message and sent it: "Zhe, are you really going to divorce Zhi-jie?"

"Please don't do anything foolish on a whim for my sake. Although Sister Zhi is a bit strong-willed, she's been spoiled by you all these years. If you can communicate with her, try to talk to her nicely. After all these years, she'll definitely understand you."

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