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

The thought flashed through her mind for only a moment before she quickly dismissed it.

Lu Zichuan likes Pei Jin, but she's just a cog in the machine on loan to the company. Why would he bother investigating her?

Sure enough, the next second Pei Jin swung her legs, her tone tinged with regret: "To be honest, I also had my eye on that apartment. We were just about to sign the papers when the agent said it'd been reserved by a beautiful girl from our company who does editing. Who else in our company is beautiful besides you who does editing…?"

Shen Zhiyi subconsciously scratched her head, a little embarrassed: "Oh, is that so... The agent was pressuring me, saying the property was in high demand, and I thought the price and location were right, so I signed the contract quickly. I'm sorry, I snatched your property."

She had some doubts about the apartment before, but after hearing Pei Jin's words, those doubts vanished instantly, leaving her only with the smug joy of surviving a disaster. Luckily, she acted quickly, or she would have been snatched away.

Pei Jin sighed, feigning sadness, "It's alright, first come, first served! But..."

He changed the subject, his eyes sparkling, "When are you planning to move?"

"This weekend."

"The weekend? Perfect!" Pei Jin exclaimed, as if she'd struck gold. "I've got nothing better to do anyway, I'll help you move!"

As he spoke, he extended his index finger and gently poked Lu Zichuan's shoulder. "Old Lu, are you alright too?"

Lu Zichuan's hand on the steering wheel paused almost imperceptibly, and he subconsciously leaned back to avoid the restless finger, replying casually, "Yeah, it's nothing."

"Then it's settled!" Pei Jin smiled, her eyes crinkling, radiating an innocent and radiant glow. "We'll all go help Zhizhi move! I'll prepare a decent housewarming gift in the next few days; it sounds like a lively affair!"

Shen Zhiyi quickly waved her hand, wanting to refuse: "No need, no need, it's too much trouble... My brother and my friends will come to help..."

"Oh, what's the trouble?" Pei Jin clearly didn't pick up on her reluctance, and instead became more and more enthusiastic. "Many hands make light work, we'll be done moving in no time, isn't that great! Besides, moving to a new house is more lively with more people around, what do you call that? You call it a housewarming celebration!"

He paused, as if suddenly remembering something, and solemnly added, "Just so you know, you're not allowed to order takeout to get by!"

His self-proclaimed role as the "chief planner of the housewarming" gradually melted away Shen Zhiyi's initial resistance to moving.

Perhaps it was Pei Jin's infectious enthusiasm, or perhaps it was the expectation that this new home held for her to turn the page, but after Pei Jin's description, she began to feel a faint sense of anticipation as well.

It was as if this move was not just about changing places to live, but the real beginning of a new life for her.

The garage lights were a cold white, and after the engine stopped, the car fell into a brief silence.

Pei Jin craned her neck and looked through the car window to make sure Shen Zhiyi's figure had completely disappeared at the elevator entrance before letting out a long sigh of relief, instantly coming back to life.

He suddenly turned around, grinning as he looked at Lu Zichuan in the driver's seat, and stretched his hand out in front of him.

"Mr. Lu, how was my performance just now? Perfect acting, right?"

He beamed, "Not only did I help you cover up the coincidence in front of Zhizhi, but I also managed to get you a chance to visit her this weekend! How about my reward?"

Lu Zichuan pursed his thin lips, said nothing, and simply took off the key and handed it over.

Pei Jin's eyes lit up instantly.

When the limited-edition Ferrari keys landed in his palm, he held them like priceless treasures, his voice trembling with excitement: "I knew it! I knew you understood me! I've been eyeing this car for so long... You wouldn't even let me touch it before, but now I've gotten it just by putting on an act! Mr. Lu, you're so generous!"

"Drive carefully, don't cause any accidents."

Lu Zichuan's voice was devoid of emotion, but his gaze swept across the rearview mirror, where he could still see a faint afterimage of the elevator.

"I know, I know! You can rest assured, I'll treat it like royalty, it won't have a single scratch!"

Pei Jin carefully put the keys into her pocket, then suddenly remembered something, leaned closer, and said, "Oh right, the weekend..."

Lu Zichuan said calmly, "You'll come with me this weekend."

Pei Jin was immersed in the joy of owning a supercar when he heard this and almost choked on his saliva, coughing violently: "Cough cough cough...no...why?! Wouldn't it be better if you guys...cough cough...a romantic getaway for two? What would it be like if I went?!"

He coughed until his face turned red, heartbroken as he thought about how his long-planned scheme to pursue a girl along the coastal highway had all fallen through.

"Didn't you hear her say that her best friend and her brother are going this weekend?"

Lu Zichuan turned his head and looked at him calmly, "If you don't go, she will definitely become suspicious."

Pei Jin still tried to struggle: "But..."

"Don't you want the car anymore?" Lu Zichuan glanced over and said casually, but his words were incredibly hurtful.

Caught between the allure of the luxury car and the threat of the CEO, Pei Jin slumped, resignedly sighing, "Sigh... fine, fine, I guess I'm just unlucky. I'll reluctantly sacrifice a day of my vacation to allow you two to have your affair!"

Lu Zichuan ignored his nonsense and got out of the car.

Pei Jin quickly followed, but still unwilling to give up, she pressed on and asked the question that had been weighing on her mind for so long:

"But Lu Zichuan, how long are you going to keep up this act? Zhizhi is getting a divorce soon. With your looks and qualifications, can't you just pursue her openly? Why do you have to act like you're deeply in love with me first, and then play hard to get with her... Do women even fall for that anymore?"

He tilted his head, his face full of confusion and even a little aggrieved: "I'm the worst off! To accommodate you, I've become a monster at the company; my male colleagues all avoid me! I'm straight! I'm an innocent young man! You've ruined my innocence!"

Lu Zichuan paused slightly, his back standing out prominently in the cold light of the garage.

He was silent for a moment before whispering, "It'll be soon."

Once she has completely severed ties with the past and ended her absurd marriage with Xu Zhesheng, he can slowly reveal his true intentions.

Now, he didn't want to put her in a difficult position.

This might be a last resort, but it's the only way he can think of to get closer to her.

This woman doesn't want his money or him; in fact, she's so guarded that it gives him a headache.

What better option did he have than to proceed cautiously step by step?

The arrogant Lu Zichuan, who has been regarded as a prodigy since childhood, only shows such a dejected look when he is pursuing Shen Zhiyi.

Seeing this, Pei Jin sighed softly, "Alright, alright, for the sake of this car, I'll risk my life to accompany you!"

"Don't forget to give me a raise for my year-end bonus!"

He was unwilling to suffer any loss, appearing quite like a little miser.

Lu Zichuan glanced at him, then turned and walked towards the elevator. A deep voice drifted over: "Understood."