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

Shen Zhiyi's wrist ached from Xu Zhesheng's grip; the gift box in her arms shattered on the floor with a clatter, and the tea canister rolled a considerable distance away. Her delicate brows furrowed sharply, and she struggled free: "You're hurting me! Let go!"

"I won't let go!"

Xu Zhesheng not only didn't let go, but instead tightened his grip, pulling her into his arms.

Shen Zhiyi lost her footing and stumbled into his chest.

A cloyingly sweet perfume scent mixed with milky aroma wafted into her nostrils, making her stomach churn.

"Tell me!" Xu Zhesheng, his eyes red-rimmed, leaned close to her ear, his voice barely audible, yet brimming with hysterical resentment. "Are you with Lu Zichuan?!"

A shop assistant nearby was alarmed and quickly stepped forward to advise, "Sir, please let go of this lady's wrist; it's all red from gripping it so tightly..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Zhesheng gave him a cold glare.

He spent years on film sets and was used to managing hundreds of people. His imposing aura, even without anger, made the shop assistant shrink back, swallowing the rest of his words.

Just then, Su Manman strolled in slowly, wearing high heels.

Xu Zhesheng has been very cold towards her lately. Even though the two of them are getting married, he shows no joy at all, as if he is just completing a task.

Despite this, Su Manman was not angry. In any case, their marriage was a done deal, and she had plenty of time to spend with him.

But now, seeing that he was still getting emotional over that bitch Shen Zhiyi, she felt a surge of resentment.

Besides being prettier, having a better figure, and being more educated, what does Shen Zhiyi have that she doesn't?

Lu Zichuan is one thing, he doesn't know about her kung fu, but Xu Zhesheng used to praise her for being open and fun-loving, so why is he turning around and ignoring her now?

The resentment in her heart coiled around her like a venomous snake, biting and causing pain in her internal organs.

But she can't make a scene. At least not now.

So she walked up to the two of them, a look of anticipation on her face, her voice both soft and shrill, each word like a honey-coated razor blade:

"Hey, Xu Zhesheng, why are you so agitated?"

She tilted her head, her gaze sweeping over Shen Zhiyi, a fake smile playing on her lips: "Sister Zhi, are you so eager to be with President Lu because you're afraid he won't want you?"

"That's true. Mr. Lu is one of the top figures in Beijing. He's handsome, generous, and most importantly, he's never been married... Aren't you afraid he's just playing around with you?" She covered her mouth, blinking in feigned surprise. "Oh, right, I remember now, last time Director Xu and I went to that private kitchen, it was booked out, right? Could it be... Mr. Lu and Sister Zhi were inside then?"

She paused, her expression shifting from surprise to heartache, her voice rising eight octaves:

"Sister Zhi, you've gone too far. Lately, you've been accusing me and Director Xu of having extramarital affairs, acting all high and mighty and innocent, but what's the result? Turns out you're just like them!"

As she spoke, she glanced at Xu Zhesheng's reaction out of the corner of her eye. She saw him loosen his grip on Shen Zhiyi's hand for a moment, then tighten it again, a triumphant smile flashing in his eyes.

"Or perhaps..." Su Manman leaned closer, her voice low and soft, yet every word was barbed, "Sister Zhi is so capable, the divorce proceedings aren't even finished yet, and someone's already taken over? Truly... impressive."

On the surface, her words were accusing Shen Zhiyi of cheating, but in reality, every word she uttered was like a knife stabbing Xu Zhesheng in the heart.

Are you concerned about whether Shen Zhiyi and Lu Zichuan are together?

Then I'll tell you, she's been dating Lu Zichuan for a long time, and she's even worse than us.

You feel sorry for her? Then I'll show you that she's not worth your pity at all.

Shen Zhiyi's temples throbbed as she was stung by her barbed words.

But she was too lazy to get entangled with them here.

They don't feel ashamed, but she does.

She gritted her teeth and abruptly pulled her hand back.

Xu Zhesheng gripped it too tightly, and his skin rubbed against Xu's palm, instantly turning his wrist red.

She rubbed her burning wrist as she glared at him, her voice as cold as ice:

"Aren't you also getting married to someone else before you're even divorced?"

What she meant was: You have no right to tell me what to do.

But in Xu Zhesheng's ears, those words took on a different meaning: she was really going to meet someone else's parents, she was really going to start a new life.

He was still waiting.

Once I've grown stronger and have the resources to compete with Lu Zichuan, I'll take Shen Zhiyi back.

But if she really marries someone else, he won't even have the last chance.

The thought of her becoming someone else's wife felt like his heart was being stabbed repeatedly with a dull knife, the pain so intense that he could hardly breathe.

Seeing her rubbing her wrist, he panicked and instinctively took half a step forward: "Did I hurt you just now? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, I just..."

He paused, his voice softening, but a barely perceptible glint of calculation flashed in his eyes: "I was just a little hasty and used too much force. Are you alright? Should I take you to the hospital?"

His gaze fell on her reddened wrist with concern, looking distressed.

In reality, he wanted to use this as an excuse to keep her here. No matter what she was going to do in the afternoon, he was going to ruin it and make sure she didn't have a chance to leave with Lu Zichuan.

Shen Zhiyi hid her arm behind her back, looking at his pretentious act with a cold smile: "No need, Director Xu. I'm not that delicate; this little scratch doesn't require a trip to the hospital."

She paused, her gaze shifting from his face to Su Manman beside him, then back again, her tone filled with undisguised annoyance:

"But if you're really worried about me, then try to avoid appearing in front of me. After all, every time I see you guys..." She gave a slight twitch of her lips, "nothing good ever happens to me."

Xu Zhesheng's face stiffened; he hadn't expected her to be so blunt.

No matter what happened in the past, she was always gentle and kind. When has she ever been so sharp-tongued and mean?

He had never spoken to her in a humble manner before. Even when he tried to appease her, he would simply buy her a gift, and her anger would subside. But now, facing her like this, he was at a loss for what to do.

He clenched his fist and explained, "I'm sorry, I was just too anxious. I believe you, you're definitely not the kind of person Manman described..."

"What kind of person I am is none of your business!" Shen Zhiyi interrupted Xu Zhesheng before he could finish speaking, "Think what you want. Whether I'm with someone else, whether I've cheated on him, or whether I've climbed the social ladder, that's my own business and has nothing to do with you!"

"The staff already explained it very clearly. You should leave as soon as possible and avoid causing trouble for others!"