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

For the next few days, Shen Zhiyi lived like a frightened ostrich.

Every day, she would immerse herself in the editing room as soon as she arrived at the company, and as soon as the bell rang to leave work, she would grab her bag and go looking at apartments. She even delegated core tasks such as coordinating film editing plans with Lu Zichuan to Yang Chun'er.

Yang Chun'er, on the other hand, played her cards perfectly.

She hadn't had much of a chance to talk to Lu Zichuan over the years, and now she finally had a legitimate reason.

Every time she went to report on her work, she wished she could move her chair three inches closer to the boss's desk, just to hear Lu Zichuan say a few more words.

Even though she saw Lu Zichuan and Pei Jin having some ambiguous interactions in the corridor or office every day, she was happy about it.

Who can understand the heart of a fujoshi (a female fan of male-male romance)?

That afternoon, Yang Chun'er had just finished reporting the week's editing progress to Lu Zichuan and was about to leave when she was called back.

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Lu Zichuan leaned back in the large boss's chair, with a mountain of film and television contracts and project documents piled up in front of him.

He rested his left hand on his forehead, unconsciously twirling a pen in his right hand, his gaze fixed on Yang Chun'er's face, his tone casual as if discussing the weather: "Shen Zhiyi has been very busy lately?"

Yang Chun'er tilted her head and thought for a moment, her eyes sparkling: "She's quite busy! She's been busy looking for a house lately, going around looking every day after work. But I heard that the houses in this area are either ridiculously expensive or old and dilapidated. She's been looking for a few days and hasn't found anything she likes."

Lu Zichuan paused slightly as he twirled his pen.

"Looking for a place to live?"

Yang Chun'er has one great advantage: she's guileless and talkative.

Lu Zichuan casually tossed out a loose thread, and she poured it out like a tap had been turned on:

"Yes! Zhizhi said that her friend lives far from the company, which is inconvenient for her to go to work. In order to be able to focus on her work better and to completely get rid of her ex-husband's entanglement, it would be safer to move to a different place."

"And I heard that her ex-husband followed her last time and almost came in again! Luckily, she noticed in time and managed to keep him out."

At this point, Yang Chun'er shuddered, clenching her fists indignantly: "That's terrifying! This kind of man is a complete pervert! If I encountered something like that, I would definitely call the police and have him arrested!"

Lu Zichuan stopped writing with his pen completely.

He remembered the day he arrived at Shen Zhiyi's house, she was holding the kitchen knife tightly in her hand, her face pale but her eyes stubborn as she stood at the door.

So, Xu Zhesheng had already been there once before he went there?

Going back further, when he called her that day, the sound of traffic in the background was clearly not from the quiet alley where she lived.

Presumably, she had already realized that Xu Zhesheng was following her at that time.

Thinking of this, Lu Zichuan's eyes darkened, and his jawline tightened involuntarily.

The punches I threw at Hsu Che-sheng in the elevator that day were still too light.

He pursed his lips, his expression unreadable. Chongyang Chun'er said calmly, "Okay, I understand. You can go back now."

Watching Yang Chun'er leave humming a song, Lu Zichuan pondered for two seconds, then beckoned to Assistant Wang, who was waiting outside the door, and whispered a few instructions in his ear.

After listening, Assistant Wang's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately nodded: "Understood, Mr. Lu."

After everyone left, Lu Zichuan was left alone in the large office again.

He rubbed his temples, his gaze falling on the tall buildings outside the window, but a clear judgment gradually emerged in his mind.

Shen Zhiyi has been avoiding him for the past few days.

Even the editing process, which most required his personal communication, was handled by Yang Chun'er, all to minimize any direct contact with him...

It seems that the two had been in contact too frequently recently, which made the alert kitten sense the danger and start to shrink back desperately.

He sighed softly, leaned back in his chair, and a helpless yet indulgent smile appeared in his eyes.

It seems that his journey to win back his wife will be longer than any of his multi-million dollar acquisition deals.

That afternoon, Shen Zhiyi had just stepped out of the company building when her phone rang.

"Ms. Shen, what a coincidence! A fantastic apartment just came on the market, almost 20% cheaper than other properties in the area. It's just a 15-minute walk from your office, fully furnished and equipped with appliances. Would you like to take a look?"

The agent's voice carried the excitement of finding a treasure.

Shen Zhiyi paused in her steps as she headed home. These past few days, she had been running around with real estate agents until her legs were about to give out. Either the prices were outrageously high, or the apartments were so old and run-down that it made her question the meaning of life. She was almost disheartened and was considering moving to an even more remote area.

But after hearing what the agent said, her heart, which had already cooled down, started to stir again.

"Okay, send me the address, I'll go check it out later."

Without thinking much about it, she hung up the phone and hailed a taxi straight to her destination.

The apartment is located on the twelfth floor of a mid-to-high-rise apartment building, just a ten-minute walk from the company. The location is indeed excellent, with a shopping district and subway station right downstairs.

Shen Zhiyi followed the agent to swipe the access card and was immediately amazed upon entering.

The living room is spacious and bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic city views. The afterglow of the setting sun shines in, casting a warm glow on the off-white fabric sofa.

The kitchen is open-plan, with a spotless marble countertop, and even the range hood is a high-end brand she recognizes.

The real estate agent pushed open the bedroom door. The wardrobe was custom-made, the bed was a medium-firm latex mattress, and the curtains were Shangri-La blinds with a very high blackout rate.

"Look at the bathroom, it has a separate shower and toilet area, a smart toilet, and this bathtub..."

The agent enthusiastically introduced the apartment, his tone tinged with pride, "Ms. Shen, this is truly the best value apartment I've seen in my five years in the business. The previous tenant just moved out, and the landlord is in a hurry to go abroad, which is why the price is so low."

Shen Zhiyi walked into the bathroom, reached out and touched the edge of the bathtub, and then tested the water pressure of the faucet.

Everything was perfect, so perfect that it made her feel uneasy.

"Is this price... really okay?" She turned her head, her brows furrowed slightly. "Similar apartments nearby would cost at least half again as much, wouldn't they?"

The agent smiled, with a "you're really lucky" look on his face: "Ms. Shen, you are indeed lucky. The landlord is in a hurry to rent it out, and I felt we got along well, so I kept the house. If you think it's suitable, I suggest you make a decision today. This kind of house might be snatched up tomorrow if it's listed."

Shen Zhiyi remained silent for a few seconds.

She really needs to move out as soon as possible, she needs to get away from Lu Zichuan, and she needs a space that is completely her own.

The house met all her requirements and even exceeded her expectations.

"Okay, I'll pay." She took a deep breath, took out her phone, and prepared to transfer the deposit.

Upon seeing this, the agent's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible sense of relief.

While Shen Zhiyi was looking down at her phone, he quietly retreated to the entrance, took out his phone, and made a call.

The call was connected very quickly.

"Assistant Wang, the matter has been taken care of."

The agent lowered his voice and spoke respectfully, "Ms. Shen has already viewed the apartment, is very satisfied, and has paid the deposit. I'll have her sign the contract tomorrow."