Five years without pregnancy means you're too weak; I remarried a powerful man and had triplets

"But......"

Although she had already agreed to pretend to be Lu Zichuan's girlfriend, Shen Zhiyi felt that the pace of meeting his family was absurdly fast, as it was only the second day.

Although she had been married and had met Xu Zhesheng's parents, the thought of meeting the Lu family made her heart inexplicably pound.

Perhaps it was because the Lu family was so powerful that the disparity in their status was like an invisible chasm, making her instinctively feel uneasy.

She unconsciously clutched the hem of her dress, her voice barely a whisper: "I'm afraid I'll mess things up..."

Lu Zichuan looked at her with deep eyes.

In his memory, Shen Zhiyi was never like this.

During her university years, she was youthful and beautiful, like the most dazzling presence in the world.

Her talent in editing is unparalleled. She always has her own unique insights, and any film handed to her can be edited into angles that ordinary people would never think of.

Back then, she was always smiling, as confident as a burning fire.

Later, she pursued Xu Zhesheng and was rejected countless times, but he never saw her looking dejected.

She always strives for improvement, never complains, and only uses her actions to show Xu Zhesheng that she can help him realize his dreams and that she has the ability to stand by his side.

After marriage, because of some inexplicable feelings, he would watch every single one of Hsu Che-sheng's works without missing a single one.

Because there are traces of her there.

From those films, he could see that she not only did not regress after marriage, but also gained a deeper understanding of cinematic language.

She connects the plot and characters from various dimensions, turning mediocre films into works with her strong personal style.

Even though she rarely appears in public, she always maintains a proper demeanor and a gentle smile on her lips, making people feel like they are bathed in a spring breeze, no matter how grand the occasion.

Even when facing the most popular female celebrities, she still stands tall with her back straight and never shows any fear.

She is such a dazzling person.

But today, she stood in front of him, unusually nervous, clutching the hem of her clothes, as if she were a child about to be called to the meeting with his family.

Looking at her, Lu Zichuan suddenly felt an indescribable emotion welling up inside him.

I don't know if her emotional state is because she's going to meet his family, or because of her previous unhappy marriage...

But regardless, he bent down slightly, met her eyes, and spoke in a gentle yet firm voice:

"You won't mess it up."

"Because in front of my family, you only need to be yourself."

"Besides, my mom saw you at the hospital last time," Lu Zichuan's voice carried a hint of coaxing. "She really likes you. If you help me dispel the rumors, she'll definitely be very happy."

His reminder made Shen Zhiyi remember the woman from last time who was dressed modestly yet exuded sophistication and was extremely beautiful.

Come to think of it, if she hadn't brought the surveillance video over last time, I wouldn't have been able to explain myself even if I had ten mouths.

Perhaps... the Lu family, which is rumored to be unapproachable, is not as terrifying as she imagined?

Shen Zhiyi pursed her lips: "Even though you say that, could we wait a couple more days? After all, I haven't officially divorced Xu Zhesheng yet. Even if our relationship is fake, I'm afraid the elders will think you have questionable conduct..."

Unseen by her, He Shuyun was listening to the entire conversation through Bluetooth earphones.

On the other end of the earpiece, He Shuyun's voice was barely contained, almost pressed against the microphone with excitement: "Zichuan! Her attitude has softened! You just need to play the victim! On the surface, agree to postpone it, but make her feel that if you don't go, she's the culprit who made you work yourself to death!"

He Shuyun became more and more enthusiastic as she spoke, and her voice, coming through the earphones, made Lu Zichuan frown.

Fortunately, Shen Zhiyi was preoccupied with her own thoughts, looking down at the ground, and did not notice the fleeting helplessness on his face.

Lu Zichuan cleared his throat, lowered his eyes, and added a touch of disappointment to his voice at just the right moment: "Well, that's fine too. Let's go after you're ready."

He sighed softly, raised his hand to rub his temples, and spoke with a hint of weariness:

"It's all my fault for being too hasty. I've been so busy with work lately, and the rumors from the company have spread to my home. After they found out about Pei Jin, they've been calling me day and night, saying that if I don't break things off with Pei Jin, they'll give me more work, leaving me no time for dates."

"This week has been absolutely awful. But it's okay, I've already persevered for so long, a little longer won't hurt. Let me know when you're ready, and I'll take you back."

Whether it was her imagination or not, Shen Zhiyi looked at him and noticed that he did have faint dark circles under his eyes.

It wasn't very deep, but it stood out conspicuously on his face with its excellent skin.

She recalled what Assistant Wang had said last night: Lu Zichuan had been working past midnight almost every day this week.

A sudden wave of deep guilt washed over me.

Lu Zichuan has helped her so much, and now is the time when he needs her the most, yet she is making excuses and delaying things. It's really not kind of her.

They've already agreed to the contract, so what's there to be coy about?

Shen Zhiyi bit her lower lip and looked up: "Um... I suddenly feel like maybe it doesn't really matter. As long as I don't tell them about Xu Zhesheng and me, they won't know. Besides, I have experience meeting elders, so it should be fine. Otherwise... shall we go today?"

Through the earpiece, He Shuyun almost jumped up: "Don't agree right away! Refuse it a bit! Let her insist a little longer!"

"The more you push her, the more guilty she'll feel. That's called playing hard to get!" He Shuyun explained as she spoke.

Although Lu Zichuan didn't quite understand his mother's military strategy, over the years he knew that he was indeed no match for her in this area. After all, even his domineering father was completely under her control.

He looked at Shen Zhiyi, a hint of hesitation in his eyes: "Really? But you just said you weren't prepared... You don't have to force yourself. I'm fine, it's just a few more days of overtime, I can handle it."

The more he said that, the more Shen Zhiyi's guilt grew, like a snowball rolling downhill.

She's someone who leaves work on time! How could Lu Zichuan, as the boss, make her work overtime every day because of her?

Shen Zhiyi raised her eyes resolutely, her gaze filled with an unwavering determination to "save you": "Really! Let's go today!"

Her eyes shone brightly, like a little angel ready to seek justice for Lu Zichuan.

Looking at her, Lu Zichuan's eyes flashed with a very faint smile, but he still hesitated on the surface: "I think you're right, my invitation was indeed too hasty. How about we reschedule for another day, next week is fine. I can work an extra week, it's no big deal."

"no!"

This time, Shen Zhiyi refused outright.

With a wave of her hand, she brought out the same drive she had at work and efficiently arranged everything:

"It's settled then! I'll let you know when I'm done here, then we'll go to the mall to see what to buy for your family, and then we'll go straight to your house for dinner."