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

Shen Zhiyi spoke gently, just like when she wasn't making a fuss. Her words were reasonable and well-founded, with a faint smile on her face.

But what he said made Zhang Feng, Xu Zhi, and Xu Zhesheng all change their expressions.

"You! How could you be so vicious!"

Zhang Feng pointed at Shen Zhiyi, his act almost turning into reality, his old face turning bright red, while the blood pressure monitor next to him emitted a sharp alarm.

Su Manman rushed over anxiously to pat her back, saying, "Mom, don't get agitated, your health is important!"

"What do you mean, 'body'?!" Zhang Feng was so angry she wanted to push Su Manman's hand away, but then she remembered that Su Manman was pregnant and didn't want to hurt her, so she held back. She glared at Shen Zhiyi and said, "What did our Xu family ever do to offend you? Why do you insist on taking a share of our family property? I shouldn't have married you in the first place!"

It was always the same old thing, and Shen Zhiyi was tired of hearing it.

Xu Zhesheng looked at Shen Zhiyi and realized she was absolutely serious. His heart skipped a beat. He couldn't understand how she could be so heartless and materialistic now! All she talked about was money!

Especially now that Zhang Feng is sick, can't she, as her daughter-in-law, give in a little?

In a fit of irritation, he snapped, "Shen Zhiyi! Can't you be a little more sensible? Mom's already like this, and you're still trying to upset her! Don't you feel any pity for her if she's not your mother?!"

Xu Zhi didn't say anything, but his face turned pale with anger.

Shen Zhiyi shrugged innocently: "It wasn't me who brought it up. She said it herself, that she wanted you to divorce me. I saw she was in such good spirits, so I had to make things clear, right?"

He learned the skill of turning the tables from Zhang Feng.

"Besides, I wasn't wrong. Whether or not the property is divided is a decision made by the court."

"And," she paused for a second, smiling at Xu Zhesheng, "it's been so many days, Director Xu's financial report should be ready by now, right?"

"It's possible to find out how much you earn or how much tax you pay. You'd better make sure you've compiled everything carefully. Don't make any mistakes and then it won't fit. Otherwise, I will truthfully submit a request to the court for a thorough investigation of your assets. If things get too ugly, don't blame me."

She was implying something, and Xu Zhesheng wasn't stupid; how could he not know the hidden meaning in her words? He was suddenly jolted; she knew?

Zhang Feng wasn't stupid; of course she knew what she was talking about.

Her face stiffened, and she exchanged a glance with Xu Zhesheng without making a sound, then casually looked away.

Xu Zhesheng bit his lip and denied the answer. At Zhang Feng's suggestion, he did transfer assets, but he did so under the guise of investment. How could Shen Zhiyi, who never inquired about his financial situation, know?

However, if the court really investigates, he is not sure if it will be found out.

She was flustered inside, but didn't show it on her face, only coldly saying, "If you really insist on a divorce, then wait until Mom is better before we go through the formalities! Say no more now!"

After saying that, he added, "Whether you stay up late or pull all-nighters these next few days, you have to help take care of Mom. It wasn't easy for her to raise me, and she's taken care of you for so many years. You should be filial. I'll come over to relieve you after I get off work, and you can't delay the editing!"

Before Shen Zhiyi could speak, a loud "bang" came from the doorway.

Tan Gui kicked the door open, flung her white coat aside, and the murderous aura she exuded from the operating room instantly enveloped the entire ward.

She had clearly heard everything they said, and since she had no connection to this family, she wasn't afraid of them at all. Pointing her finger at Xu Zhesheng's nose, she launched into a rapid-fire barrage of words, speaking at a machine-gun pace, deliberately choosing the most hurtful points:

"You surnamed Xu! Have you no shame?! You're always picking on my Zhizhi! Your mother's hardships are your business, what does it have to do with Zhizhi? What has your mother done for her all these years? My Zhizhi used to never lift a finger, she couldn't do any housework, but since marrying into your family, she's been both wife and mother! She's done so much for her! What kind of care has she given her?!"

"Last time she collapsed at her workstation with acute appendicitis and was brought to my hospital for surgery, we couldn't even find a family member to sign the consent form! Did anyone from your family come to visit her during her three days in the hospital?"

"Now you're resorting to moral blackmail? Pah!"

She rolled up her sleeves, looking every bit the shrew who was about to unleash a tirade.

Hearing her words, Xu Zhesheng paused for a few seconds, then asked, "Acute appendicitis? Surgery?"

He subconsciously looked at Shen Zhiyi, "When did this happen? How come you've never mentioned it before?"

The bewildered look on his face made Tan Gui want to slap him twice. She stepped forward, grabbed Xu Zhesheng by the collar with surprising strength, and pulled him back, causing him to stumble.

"Xu Zhesheng! You still have the nerve to ask when the surgery was done? Where were you then? Ah! Your wife was writhing in pain on set from acute appendicitis, and no one could sign the consent form at the hospital. It was me! Look closely, it was me, Tan Gui, who signed it! On the operating table, the doctor asked, 'Where are the family members?' I could only say 'Widowed'! Where were you then? You were probably accompanying this Miss Su to an important prenatal checkup, your phone off and you'd disappeared! Now you're talking to Zhizhi about filial piety? Do you even deserve it?!"

Shen Zhiyi thought back to when she was in excruciating pain on her hospital bed, yet she was still worried that he was working and busy, afraid of disturbing him. But in reality, he was busy cheating on her. She pursed her lips, feeling truly sorry for her past self.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Feng retorted with a crooked mouth:

"Is acute appendicitis more important than the baby in Manman's belly? Besides, what's the point of bringing up things that are already in the past? She's standing right here, perfectly fine. What's with all the drama!"

This was Tan Gui's first time meeting Xu Zhesheng's mother. Although Shen Zhiyi had never complained about her, she could deduce from these few simple words how difficult this mother-in-law was to get along with. She pulled out the actual examination reports and medical records from the folder and threw them hard at Zhang Feng, scattering the papers all over the bed.

"Being dramatic? Who's being dramatic here? Open your old eyes and take a look! High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar? With your levels, you don't even meet our hospital admission criteria! Stop using illness as an excuse! Do you really think we doctors are just for show?"

"The medical record says it's due to anger and anxiety, but as a professional doctor, I can't see any of that. Otherwise, I'd like to ask the attending physician what happened. I didn't know there were such unprofessional people in our hospital! Prescribing medical records haphazardly!"

Su Manman, who was standing nearby, became anxious upon hearing this. She had found this doctor with the intention of exaggerating Zhang Feng's condition so that Shen Zhiyi would be unable to receive any more property. If she were exposed like this, wouldn't all her efforts have been in vain?

"Is this Sister Zhi's friend? She's just like Sister Zhi, with such a big temper, I'm even scared of her."

"You don't need to argue anymore. I'll take care of Mom. Even though I'm heavily pregnant, I can walk and move around. At worst, I just won't get enough rest. But for Mom's health, I'm willing to do anything."