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

What was said unintentionally was taken to heart by the listener. Shen Zhiyi subconsciously glanced at Lu Zichuan, only to find him looking at her, his pale pupils seemingly filled with boundless affection.

If she hadn't known beforehand that their relationship was fake, she would have almost thought he was head over heels in love with her.

She pinched her palm to remind herself not to overthink.

Lu Xiaojing patted Shen Zhiyi's shoulder with a smile and said, "Did you hear that? This is what Zichuan said. From now on, you'll be in charge of all the tea-drinking matters in our family!"

Shen Zhiyi's cheeks flushed, but she still smiled and said, "But I don't know much about tea. It was only with A-Chuan's help that I chose this one today..."

"If you don't understand, you can learn." Lu Zichuan's voice came from above, tinged with a hint of indulgence: "I'll teach you."

Shen Zhiyi had to admit that Lu Zichuan was indeed a director. Perhaps it was because he had watched so many professional actors that he had become an actor himself.

After this whole thing, she was really starting to be bewitched.

But she remained rational, pretending not to have heard anything, and delivered the bird's nest and the gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Lu Ziyang.

Lu Han stood on tiptoe, tilted her head back, and tugged at Shen Zhiyi's sleeve, asking, "Second Aunt, where's mine? Where's mine?"

She looked so adorable that Shen Zhiyi couldn't help but pinch her cheeks. Then she handed her the last remaining beautifully packaged gift box: "Here's yours. Take a look, do you like it?"

It was a delicate children's bracelet that she had specially chosen, with a small gold bell hanging on it that jingled softly with a gentle shake.

Lu Han took the gift box, eagerly untied the pink rope on the outside, and then carefully opened the box. After seeing the bracelet inside, she quickly turned around and asked Bai Qinghua to help her put it on.

Lu Han looked at the bracelet, her eyes narrowing into slits with delight. She shook it in her little hand, the bells jingling crisply: "So pretty! Thank you, Second Auntie!"

She pounced on Shen Zhiyi and kissed her leg; the soft, sweet lips made Shen Zhiyi's heart soften.

Shen Zhiyi bent down and patted her little head, a gentle smile spreading across her eyes: "I'm glad you like it."

Lu Xiaojing sat beside her, watching this scene with a smile that never left her face.

She patted the seat next to her, gesturing for Shen Zhiyi to come and sit down: "This child is so thoughtful. She's beautiful, skillful, and everything she picked out was to everyone's liking."

She paused, then looked at Lu Zichuan: "You rascal, you've been single for twenty-eight years! It scared this old woman so much I thought I'd never see you have a girlfriend. Thank goodness, you brought back such a wonderful one."

Lu Zichuan, somewhat exasperated, coughed lightly and said, "Grandma, please stop."

"What, can't I even get a compliment?" Lu Xiaojing rolled her eyes at him, then turned and grabbed Shen Zhiyi's hand. "Zhiyi, don't mind him. Come often, Grandma always welcomes you."

As the old lady held her hand, feeling the warmth from her palm, Shen Zhiyi finally relaxed completely, the tension that had been building up all the way.

She looked at the family sitting around her; it was lively and warm, without the aloofness and scrutiny she had imagined in a wealthy family.

Everyone was earnestly unwrapping gifts, chatting and joking, just like any ordinary family.

She glanced at Lu Zichuan.

He was standing next to Lu Zhentian, listening to the old man say something, his profile incredibly gentle in the twilight.

Shen Zhiyi suddenly felt that if all of this were true...

She would probably be willing to stay here indefinitely.

Unfortunately, no if.

She and Lu Zichuan are not the same kind of people.

Besides, Lu Zichuan's love interest is Pei Jin...

She lowered her head and composed herself.

Just then, the maid came to report, "Madam, the chicken soup needs to be cooked for a little longer, about ten minutes."

Lu Xiaojing nodded and said, "Perfect timing. Jianzhong has gone out. Clerk, call Jianzhong and ask when he'll arrive."

He Wenshu quickly replied, "Okay, Mom."

Then Lu Xiaojing took Shen Zhiyi's hand, and the whole family sat in the living room chatting.

"Zhizhi, I heard you work under Zichuan. He's usually alright, but when it comes to official business, he becomes ruthless. Has he ever bullied you?"

Shen Zhiyi realized that Lu Zichuan was indeed very intimidating in the company. Whenever he spoke at a meeting, the people below didn't dare to breathe loudly, for fear of being suddenly called on.

Lu Zichuan clearly values ​​this film highly, holding a meeting with the editing department every two days, during which everyone complains bitterly.

However, Shen Zhiyi did not feel any pressure. Perhaps it was because some of her ideas coincided with his, and the two cooperated very well.

She shook her head and said, "No."

Lu Xiaojing patted her hand, her voice filled with a touch of pity and indignation: "Don't be afraid. If he bullies you, just tell us. Our whole family will stand by you and get justice for you!"

Before Shen Zhiyi could remember anything, her grandparents passed away one after another, and her maternal grandparents also passed away when she was in elementary school.

She actually has almost no memory of interacting with the elderly, let alone being protected like this.

But for some reason, when she looked at Lu Xiaojing, she felt that this person resembled her grandmother.

The kindness emanating from her very being was so gentle that it made people want to get close to her.

Especially when the old lady patted her chest and said she would stand up for her, Shen Zhiyi's nose suddenly felt a little sore.

She took Lu Xiaojing's hand and said softly, "Grandma, really, no. Achuan not only didn't bully me, he also helped me a lot... otherwise, why would I be with him?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaojing and He Wenshu exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly, and their smiles deepened.

Then He Wenshu smiled and brought out a plate of fruit from the kitchen, placed it on the table, and asked casually, "Speaking of which, Zichuan hasn't told us how you two got together yet. Zhizhi, tell us!"

"With that temper of his, I thought he'd end up alone forever. How did you even fall for him?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhiyi's heart tightened. She had come in such a rush today that she hadn't had a chance to rehearse her lines with Lu Zichuan...

She quickly cast a pleading look at Lu Zichuan.

Seeing this, Lu Zichuan stepped forward and said, "Of course it's because I'm better! Why are you all so gossipy?"

He Wenshu glared at him: "Come on, do you think I don't know what kind of person you are? I think Zhizhi is so nice, I hope you didn't just trick her into coming here!"

"No, no!" Seeing He Wenshu belittling Lu Zichuan, Shen Zhiyi quickly stood up to speak.

"Achuan is really good. He would give me another perspective when I was going through a low period. When I encountered problems and asked him for help, he would do his best to find answers for me. If anyone bullied me, he would stand up and protect me. Although he seems cold and indifferent, doesn't talk much, and is very busy every day, he really takes good care of me..."