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

That scene was so heartwarming it was almost blinding.

Seemingly noticing Shen Zhiyi's gaze, Zhang Feng blocked her way with an unfriendly expression, "What are you looking at! This was specially made for A-Zhe and Manman, there's no share for you!"

There was a time when Zhang Feng had suggested sending them meals. After all, boxed meals could only solve the problem of food and warmth, but not enough nutrition. She had nothing to do at home all day, so cooking and sending them over would save the cost of a boxed meal.

Shen Zhiyi was initially worried that the elderly person would be too tired and was about to refuse when she heard Xu Zhesheng say, "I'm the director of the crew. I need to set a good example for others. Everyone else can eat boxed lunches, so why can't I?"

"Besides, nobody knows that Zhizhi and I are married. If you bring food over, it won't look good if others see it."

Back then, without any comparison, Shen Zhiyi only felt that Xu Zhesheng was a good director who led by example, and she even felt a bit of admiration for him. But now...

She only felt that her past self was so ridiculous.

She took a deep breath, looked away from the food on the table, and said calmly, "I need to speak with Director Xu about something."

Zhang Feng had an expression that said, as if she already knew everything about her: "Why did you have to ask me this during dinner? Shen Zhiyi, we're all women, don't think I don't know what you're thinking!"

"Isn't it just because he's jealous that A-Zhe had dinner with Manman!"

"Let me tell you, Manman is carrying the first child of the Xu family, she's incredibly precious! Right now, our whole family must put her first! Stop with your wicked schemes! Otherwise, I'll be the first to punish you!"

There were always people on set, so Zhang Feng didn't dare to speak too loudly, but even so, Shen Zhiyi could still hear him clearly.

"Mom, I really do need to talk to Xu Zhesheng about something, it's work-related."

Shen Zhiyi said helplessly that she was also worried about being seen by the crew members about their relationship, and she was about to step inside.

Zhang Feng quickly stopped her: "Hey, you! I told you Zhe is having dinner with Manman, why can't you say that later! Can't you take responsibility if they go hungry?!"

Upon hearing the sound, Xu Zhesheng looked up and met Shen Zhiyi's gaze.

He paused in handing over the chopsticks, then whispered something in Su Manman's ear before slowly walking over.

"Isn't it lunchtime? Didn't the crew give you a boxed lunch?"

Xu Zhesheng almost immediately realized something and waved to call his assistant over.

There was no implication in the sentence that Shen Zhiyi was invited to eat together.

"I have something to tell you, Director Xu. Can we talk in private for a moment?"

Shen Zhiyi had no intention of having dinner with them; she just wanted to get the important business done as soon as possible. Therefore, she spoke as if she were a subordinate talking to her superior, with a sense of distance.

Xu Zhesheng frowned: "Now?"

Shen Zhiyi nodded.

Xu Zhesheng gave her a deep look, as if scrutinizing her or probing her, "Manman is pregnant, that's why Mom brought her meals. She's not getting enough nutrition and needs to supplement her diet. You..."

He explained it as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

Shen Zhiyi continued to nod, interrupting him before he could finish speaking: "Yes, I know, no need to explain."

She didn't want to bring up the matter: "I'm here for the filming schedule."

Xu Zhesheng looked at her with his deep eyes, and after confirming that she really didn't mind him having dinner with Su Manman here, he felt inexplicably uncomfortable.

This shouldn't be happening.

Although Shen Zhiyi has always been very sensible, she would still show a hint of displeasure when he was with other women, no matter how calm she was. Even if she didn't say anything, he could tell.

But now she doesn't seem to mind at all...

Does she no longer care about him?

Thinking back to yesterday when he took the initiative to approach her, and she actually pushed him away, Xu Zhesheng felt as if a small stone was pressing on his heart.

"Wait me a moment."

After speaking to Shen Zhiyi with his lips pursed, he turned back to say a few words to Su Manman. The latter seemed a little worried and stood up to follow him, but he patted her hair and comforted her for a few words before she slowly sat down again.

Only then did Xu Zhesheng feel relieved and walk over.

As they reached the door, Zhang Feng saw that he was really about to come out, and her face clearly showed her displeasure. "Ah Zhe, what are you doing not eating lunch in the middle of the day? The food will get cold!"

Xu Zhesheng waved his hand: "It's okay, you guys eat first."

Then he turned to Shen Zhiyi and said, "Let's go."

He was the first to walk out the door.

Shen Zhiyi followed behind.

He had barely taken two steps when he heard Zhang Feng cursing behind him: "That vixen! She can't even eat in peace! She should just get a divorce already! She's so annoying!"

Shen Zhiyi clenched her fists tightly, hidden in her sleeve, but ultimately did not turn around to argue with her.

Having lived with Zhang Feng, her mother, for so many years, she knew her temper. The more she talked, the more she felt she was right. She could turn black into white and was second to none in distorting the truth.

When they reached a less crowded corner, Xu Zhesheng stopped and turned around to look at her: "What is it?"

Shen Zhiyi asked, "Wasn't Su Manman unwell and unable to participate in the subsequent filming? How come she's able to film today?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhesheng's earlier discomfort vanished instantly.

He knew that Shen Zhiyi wouldn't be indifferent to his relationship with Su Manman.

Even though he hadn't seen her on set all morning, she was still paying attention to him.

Thinking of this, his tense heart relaxed. "Today's scene doesn't involve much movement, and it mainly focuses on the upper body. Manman was worried that it would be difficult for you to edit in post-production, so she asked to do it herself."

He paused again, a look of almost obsessive satisfaction on his face that Shen Zhiyi had never seen before: "Don't worry, she's more serious about her profession than anyone else."

Shen Zhiyi initially thought her colleagues' complaints were exaggerated.

After all, she had known Xu Zhesheng since she entered university. He was a strict person who had gotten to where he was today through sheer hard work without any family background to support him. He was someone who cherished his reputation the most and was also the most intolerant of any flaws.

She thought he at least had some principles.

But at this moment, looking at Xu Zhesheng's bright yet cloudy eyes when he talked about Su Manman, Shen Zhiyi almost laughed out loud, but then felt her eyes sting terribly.

Is this still the same Hsu Che-sheng who would reshoot a dozen times if even a single frame was wrong?

"Director Xu, perhaps you haven't noticed..."

Shen Zhiyi took a deep breath, trying to make a final effort.

"I know."

Before she could finish speaking, Xu Zhesheng interrupted her, his tone carrying a condescending tolerance.

"Manman changed the original storyline, and the color scheme is also brighter than before. It represents her vision for the future, which I find very innovative."

"and you……"

"I've discussed this with her."

Xu Zhesheng took a step forward, lowered his voice, as if sharing a sweet secret.

"She made the characters more perfect, and their motivations more reasonable. To be honest, Zhizhi, I think the current version is much better than the original dull story."