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

Xu Zhesheng was satisfied and prepared to leave.

Footsteps were at the door when he seemed to remember something and turned back to ask, "By the way, where did you put the jade pendant you got from the temple?"

Shen Zhiyi was taken aback: "What's wrong?"

Xu Zhesheng calmly said, "That thing seems to have some kind of spirituality. I want to give it to Manman; she needs it more than I do right now."

Almost instantly, Shen Zhiyi wanted to throw the chicken soup next to her at the man in front of her.

How dare he!

That jade pendant was their engagement token from back then.

That year, Xu Zhesheng was just a small assistant in the crew. The director required them to go to Tibet for filming. He already had asthma, and Shen Zhiyi repeatedly told him not to go, but Xu Zhesheng insisted on going in order to learn from the director.

Unfortunately, they were unlucky and encountered a multi-vehicle collision shortly after entering Tibet. The car braked suddenly but overturned on the side of the road. Xu Zhesheng, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was the most seriously injured.

In addition, he was frightened and his asthma happened to flare up, at which point the doctors told him to leave it to fate.

Shen Zhiyi didn't believe in superstition. She thought that if there really was a God, she would beg for Xu Zhesheng's life back, even if it meant pleading.

There are 9999 steps from the bottom of the temple to the inside. She knelt down with each step, climbing from dawn till dusk. Her knees were already raw and bleeding, and the skin on her forehead was almost ulcerated. Finally, she managed to get this peace jade for him.

If there was a miracle, it was that when she staggered and placed the peace jade on Xu Zhesheng's chest, he miraculously woke up.

Xu Zhesheng initially thought she wasn't one of his kind, but when he heard that she had gone to such lengths for him, the iron tree finally blossomed.

From then on, Xu Zhesheng never had any more major incidents.

Over time, he took off the jade pendant and casually tossed it on his desk. Shen Zhiyi saw it and carefully put it away.

She thought he might not need to wear it, but at least he wouldn't forget her sentiment.

But as it turns out, he did not forget the purpose of the peace jade; it's just that now he wants to use the jade, which she obtained by kneeling and praying step by step, to bless other women.

Her heart ached to the point of numbness. Shen Zhiyi bit her lip hard until she tasted rust in her mouth, which brought her back to her senses.

"Let me look for it, I'll find it for you." Her voice was hoarse, as if she were extremely exhausted: "Is there anything else? I want to rest a little longer."

Xu Zhesheng then turned and left.

As the door closed, Shen Zhiyi let out a deep breath, then, ignoring the pain in her abdomen, got up and began rummaging through the closet.

Finally, at the very bottom of the wardrobe, they found the red velvet box that she had treasured so carefully; the jade pendant was inside.

Upon opening the box, the jade pendant lay peacefully inside, its faint white light still visible even during the day.

That was an excellent piece of jade.

It once symbolized the growing affection between her and Xu Zhesheng. Every time Shen Zhiyi saw it, she would be happy. Even if she had suffered countless grievances, just one look at it would make all her anger disappear.

But now, she just finds it an eyesore.

The jade seemed to be mocking how foolish she had been in the past.

She suddenly grabbed the jade and threw it violently out the window.

Their apartment is on the 20th floor, so even if the jade fell, they wouldn't hear a sound.

She leaned against the window and looked for a long time, until she could no longer see Yu's shadow, then she gasped for breath.

Xu Zhesheng is not worthy of her past deep affection, and Su Manman is even less worthy.

She would rather throw away something this good than let it fall into their hands!

When it was time for work, Shen Zhiyi arrived at the film set right on time for the first time.

So much happened last night that her complexion wasn't good, so she put on light makeup today.

Upon seeing her, her colleagues rushed forward to offer their condolences and comfort.

"Sister Zhi, are you feeling better?"

"Your sudden fainting last time scared everyone. Director Xu has been out of sight these past few days and hasn't come to the set, but he hasn't missed a single call urging us to finish filming. We've been working overtime for three days straight and haven't had a chance to visit you at all."

"Yes, yes, thankfully I saw you posted on your WeChat Moments yesterday that it was your husband's birthday. I suppose he's been spending time with you these past few days?"

"That's great! Of all these people, I envy Sister Zhi the most. She's been married to her husband for many years and has a stable job. I just wonder when she'll be able to bring him out for us to see. With such a top-notch editor as her wife, she must be so proud!"

Her colleagues chatted amongst themselves, unaware that their unintentional words struck a chord with Shen Zhiyi.

Xu Zhesheng hadn't come to the film set for three days, but hadn't called her even once; he had no idea she had suddenly been hospitalized.

But he probably didn't care, after all, she had called him so many times, and he hadn't answered a single one.

These past three days, he's been so engrossed in spending time with Su Manman that he's completely lost track of time.

For so many years of marriage, she and he have always been known to the public as working partners, and no one knows that they are husband and wife.

Because of her good looks, she has no shortage of suitors. To avoid misunderstandings, she created the impression that she was married on her WeChat Moments. She even posted a picture of herself with flowers when she was discharged from the hospital yesterday, thinking that she could spend a good birthday with him.

Unexpectedly, things have turned out this way.

His hands, hidden under his sleeves, unconsciously clenched into fists, but his face remained largely expressionless.

She forced a smile and said, "I'm fine now. Thank you all for your hard work these past few days. Once the movie is finished editing, I'll treat everyone to a good rest."

As soon as she finished speaking, her colleagues cheered, and for a moment no one asked about her husband anymore.

Shen Zhiyi silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as we were about to start work, I caught a glimpse of a black van parked on the side of the road.

That was originally Su Manman's private car, but at this moment, it was Xu Zhesheng who got out of it first.

"Holy crap, why did Director Xu get out of Su Manman's car?"

"Tsk, you call yourself an entertainer, and you don't even have this much sense? They're definitely having an affair!"

"From the very first day Su Manman joined the crew, Director Xu took good care of her. At the time, I thought it was just a matter of being considerate of a newcomer, but look at how long we've been filming, which actor has received the same treatment as Su Manman?"

"Not only is her acting terrible, but she doesn't even memorize her lines. Her dialogue is always just '12345.' I get a headache every time I edit her scenes!"

"Exactly! Director Xu is such a strict person, but he's so special to her. I think the child in Su Manman's belly is most likely Director Xu's!"

......

It was just gossip at work, and it involved the director and actors. The colleagues weren't talking much, but it was enough to reach Shen Zhiyi's ears.

She squeezed her palm tighter, and Lu Zichuan's voice rang in her ears.

"You're probably the only one in this circle who doesn't know this."

She pouted self-deprecatingly, wondering how she could be so stupid to show such obvious favoritism; everyone else could see it.

But she believed what Xu Zhesheng told her.

"Su Manman is a relative of the investor, so I have to give her face."

Suppressing her nausea, Shen Zhiyi lowered her eyes and refused to look at the two people again.

A moment later, Xu Zhesheng helped Su Manman walk over to them and announced in a dignified voice, "Everyone, stop what you're doing. I have something to say."