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

"And he's very talented."

Shen Zhiyi's voice was soft, yet it carried a tenderness she herself was unaware of.

Even though he was born into a wealthy family, he didn't have any of the weird quirks typical of rich kids. He was sincere to people, never messed around with women, was almost obsessive about his work, and his character... was flawless.

As she spoke, memories flooded her mind like a tidal wave.

She didn't actually know him during college.

However, in order to help Xu Zhesheng analyze his competitors, she specifically watched the short film he directed.

Even then, his works were already quite profound, with restrained yet sharp cinematic language and a compassion that transcended his age hidden within the stories.

After watching it, she even thought that if she had the chance in the future, she would like to make videos for people like that.

Then that rainy night.

She was humiliated by Xu Zhesheng and stood by the roadside, soaking wet, feeling that her life had hit rock bottom.

It was him, like a ray of light suddenly piercing through the dark clouds, who appeared before her, giving her direction, a job, and a place where she could catch her breath.

Later, he helped her investigate Xu Zhesheng's assets, peeling back the layers to uncover the truth behind the man's secret transfer of assets. When she injured her arm, he saw it and specially bought medicine to have it delivered. On the night Xu Zhesheng got drunk and tried to assault her, he kicked open that door and pulled her out of that suffocating room...

The more she thought about it, the more she realized a fact: it seemed that every time she was at her most embarrassed, most miserable, and most desperate, the person who appeared by her side was Lu Zichuan.

She was unaware of how soft her voice was and how bright her eyes were when she said those words.

It's like someone holding their most treasured possession and can't help but show it off to others, saying, "Look how wonderful he is."

Lu Zichuan listened quietly, his gaze fixed intently on her face.

It turns out she remembered everything.

She remembered all the details he thought she wouldn't notice, all the things he thought he did casually.

Everything was clear and exact; not a single item was missed.

He Wenshu and Lu Xiaojing exchanged a glance, and smiles appeared in their eyes at the same time.

They knew the relationship was fake.

This silly kid, usually so shrewd, just had to go through such a roundabout way when it came to relationships, pretending to be a couple to trick Shen Zhiyi into letting her guard down.

As his family, seeing his awkward expression, we felt both sorry for him and amused.

He Wenshu's question just now wasn't really about gossiping about their dating experiences.

She just wanted Shen Zhiyi to think for herself about how much Lu Zichuan had actually done for her.

Only when she herself goes through these details one by one will she realize that all that goodness was never an act.

As she spoke, Shen Zhiyi's entire face softened.

A layer of soft mist veils her eyes, like moonlight falling on water, making one's heart tremble.

"Hmm..." Shen Zhiyi felt that she couldn't possibly list all his good qualities in a short time. Coming back to her senses, she softly concluded, "He really is a good person."

The moment she finished speaking, she happened to look up and meet Lu Zichuan's pale eyes.

He had no expression, but the look in his eyes made Shen Zhiyi feel as if an iceberg had melted, and that feeling of deep affection returned.

"Thump."

"Thump."

"Thump."

She could clearly hear her own heartbeat, each beat heavier than the last, pounding so hard it made her chest tingle.

Shen Zhiyi hurriedly looked away, her fingers unconsciously clenching the hem of her skirt.

Noticing her embarrassment, He Wenshu chuckled, "Oh dear, it's making my teeth ache! Looks like my silly boy isn't as quiet as he seems!"

The room was filled with laughter, and in this relaxed atmosphere, Shen Zhiyi's initial embarrassment dissipated considerably.

After all, she wasn't exaggerating at all; in fact, Lu Zichuan described it even better than she did.

Just then, Lu Han, who had been sitting next to Bai Qinghua, walked up, tugged at Shen Zhiyi's sleeve, and stared at her with his big, bright eyes, asking, "Second Aunt, will you always stay with Second Uncle?"

Even though the previous question was difficult, Shen Zhiyi was still able to answer it.

But this question stumped her.

After all, she and Lu Zichuan were just pretending to be a couple, so how could they possibly stay together forever?

And she really couldn't lie to such a cute and young child.

She pursed her lips, unsure how to answer.

At this moment, Lu Zichuan, who was standing to the side, said calmly, "Yes."

"She will always be your second aunt."

His tone was very confident.

Shen Zhiyi's heart skipped a beat when she heard this, and she quickly looked at him, only to find him staring straight ahead, as if he were talking about something completely ordinary.

Before Shen Zhiyi could react, Lu Han lay down on her lap and said, "That's good, Second Aunt, I like you. Will you come to see Hanhan often in the future?"

The child's voice was soft and sweet, with a slight nasal tone, yet it struck a chord in Shen Zhiyi's heart.

Her hands were less than half the size of hers, and her body was soft. She lay comfortably on her lap without any hesitation. The child's body temperature was higher than that of an adult, and Shen Zhiyi felt her heart melt.

"Okay, I'll come to see you often from now on."

"Really?!" Lu Han suddenly raised his head, his movement so fast he almost bumped into Shen Zhiyi's chin. Luckily, Lu Zichuan had anticipated this and pulled Shen Zhiyi back.

Shen Zhiyi said, "Of course it's true. If you don't believe me, shall we make a pinky promise?"

She extended her right little finger and held it up in front of Lu Han.

Lu Han also extended her small hand and slipped it onto Shen Zhiyi's hand. The two said in unison, "Pinky promise, never to change for a hundred years!"

Seeing this scene, Bai Qinghua's already gentle face broke into a soft smile.

She stepped forward, bent down, and pulled Lu Han back into her arms. When she turned to look at Shen Zhiyi, her voice was as soft as a spring breeze across a lake:

"Zhizhi, it seems Hanhan really likes you. Her dad and I live in another house, so please come visit us often. Her dad is busy, and I get bored being home alone. Your visit will keep Hanhan company and also allow you to talk to me."

When Bai Qinghua spoke, her voice was indeed as soft and gentle as her name suggested, pleasant to the ear.

The unhurried and composed demeanor in her every move clearly indicated that she was a well-bred young lady who had been carefully raised since childhood.

Shen Zhiyi's fondness for her deepened even further, and she quickly nodded, "Okay, sister-in-law."

She was stunned for a moment after she finished speaking.

The way she said "sister-in-law" came out of her mouth was so natural, as if she should have been called that a long time ago.

Without Lu Zichuan's prior instruction, without hesitation, without stumbling, it was as if she had always been a member of this family.

Upon hearing the word "sister-in-law," Bai Qinghua's smile deepened.

She took out her phone, and the screen lit up: "Shall we exchange contact information? It'll be easier to meet up with you later."

Shen Zhiyi's heart stirred.

She glanced at Lu Zichuan instinctively. They'd exchanged contact information; what if it all fell apart later? After all, it was fake…

Before she could even speak, Bai Qinghua smiled and looked at Lu Zichuan, her tone teasing and mischievous:

"Zichuan, you can't be that petty, can you? Your sister-in-law just wanted to add your girlfriend's contact information, and you won't even let her? If we really become family, will I have to report to you before I can even talk to my sister-in-law?"