Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

"Honey, let's eat, the food's getting cold."

Wanyan Ruolan said softly.

Actually, she wanted to change the subject because she knew her sister's illness best; it was extremely difficult to cure.

Deng Zhi looked at Deng Ying and said, "Little sister, this is your sister-in-law, Wanyan Ruolan."

Deng Ying didn't say a word after entering the room.

She had known all along that her brother was keeping a mistress.

Actually, this kind of thing is not uncommon in wealthy families, but the young masters and sons of these families all abide by a red line that they absolutely cannot cross.

That means the status of the original wife in the family cannot be changed.

In other words, it doesn't matter how much you play around outside, as long as you keep your home safe. Divorce is a big taboo in large families because many marriages are business alliances between large families.

In other words, many interests are intertwined within the family, so it can be said that moving one part affects the whole. Isn't keeping a woman outside just a matter of spending money?

For scions of wealthy families, anything that can be solved with money is no problem.

Deng Ying didn't speak, but just glanced at Wan Yan Ruolan sideways.

Then he said to Wanyan Ruoxi, "Lin Ruoxi, I never expected that you had a younger sister, and I never expected that your original family name was Wanyan. I have always called you Lin Ruoxi, and you have never explained it. Now that I think about it, no wonder so many things have happened to you. You have too many secrets, so it is difficult for people to get along with you for a long time."

Deng Ying disliked Lin Ruoxi very much, not only because she had a previous engagement with Xiao Zhan, but also because she was dishonest. The wealthy young men in the capital secretly called Lin Ruoxi a slut and a "public bus." Now, not only was she being oppressed, but even her own younger sister was being kept by her older brother.

Neither of these two sisters is a good person.

Of course, Deng Ying was unaware of the two sisters' tragic past.

Then Wanyan Ruoxi smiled bitterly and said, "Little Ying, I've left the Lin family now, and I have no friends or companions in the capital. I've also been abandoned by Xiao Zhan. I'm in this situation because of my own fault. I don't blame anyone but myself for my bad luck. My sister and your brother are together because they love each other, and it has nothing to do with me. I'm just temporarily living under someone else's roof. Little Ying, why are you being so aggressive?"

"snort!"

Deng Ying snorted and said to Deng Zhi, "Brother, I'm not eating. I'm going to soak in the hot springs. Let me know when Xiao Zhan arrives."

After saying that, Deng Ying turned and left without looking back...

They completely ignored the Yan Ruoxi sisters.

Deng Zhi, slightly embarrassed, walked to the dining table and sat down, saying, "Come on, let's eat!"

Wanyan Ruolan watched Deng Ying's figure disappear through the door, then withdrew her gaze and said softly, "Sister, how can you speak to your younger sister like that? We cannot transfer our suffering and misfortune onto others. If you must blame someone, blame your own bad luck."

Then she walked up to Deng Zhi and said in a sweet voice, "Sir, it's all my sister and I's fault for upsetting Ying'er."

Deng Zhi reached out and took Wanyan Ruolan's small hand, saying affectionately, "Lan'er, don't say that. I've spoiled Ying'er. That's just how she is—sharp-tongued but kind-hearted."

Wanyan Ruolan: "As long as you're not angry, that's fine. I can't let my actions affect the relationship between you and my sister. After all, I'm just an outsider; you two are the real siblings."

"I am content to have your affection, sir."

Deng Zhi looked at Wanyan Ruolan and said, "Why are you always so sensible? You don't fight for anything, you don't ask for any title, and you're willing to stay by my side. What are you after?"

Wanyan Ruolan picked up a glass of red wine, poured it for Deng Zhi, and said, "Sir, you took my sister and me in during our time of crisis, which saved us from starving on the streets. We can never repay this kindness. Moreover, you even gifted me the property rights to the Xiaotangshan Hot Spring Resort. I am more than content. I am so fortunate to have met you in my life!"

There's a saying, "eloquent as a clapper," which perfectly describes someone like Wanyan Ruolan.

There's a saying, "Those involved are often confused," which describes someone like Deng Zhi.

Despite being the top dog in Beijing, controlling trillions of assets, holding a high position of power, and acting decisively, Deng Zhi was still intoxicated by Yan Ruolan's sweet words. It's unclear whether he did it on purpose or was truly deceived by the woman...

Deng Zhi gently pushed away the wine glass and said, "I went to the hospital for a check-up as soon as I got off the plane, and the doctor said I can't drink alcohol."

Upon hearing this, Wanyan Ruolan's expression froze, and she immediately asked anxiously, "Sir, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Why!"

Deng Zhi sighed softly and said, "I have a hereditary disease in my family, and once it flares up, it is incurable."

"Oh no! How could this happen?"

Wanyan Ruolan's expression changed drastically and she exclaimed in surprise!

Deng Zhi smiled calmly and said, "Don't make a fuss. Even if I leave, I will make proper arrangements for you and the child."

Two hot tears streamed down Wanyan Ruolan's beautiful eyes as she gently stroked her lower abdomen and murmured, "I don't want anything, I just want my husband to be by my side. Our baby can't be born without a father, otherwise I'd rather not have the baby at all!"

Deng Zhi gently put his arm around Wanyan Ruolan and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not going to die anytime soon. I'm just saying, hypothetically."

Upon hearing this, Wanyan Ruolan burst into laughter through her tears and said coquettishly, "Master, you always tease me. You always make me cry like a bursting dam. But as long as you're happy, I'm willing to be your source of joy. Master, how about we name our child 'Pistachio'?"

Deng Zhi laughed and said, "I'll listen to you. Whatever name you say, that's what I'll call you."

"Come on, I'm hungry, let's eat."

at the same time,

In a luxury apartment building in Wangjing, Beijing.

Zhao Ruirui sat opposite Yan Wenlong, gently stroking her lower abdomen, and said, "Master Long, Zhu Junjie sent me to see you. He's in jail now, you can't just abandon my daughter and me!"

Yan Wenlong stared at Zhao Ruirui's slightly protruding belly and said, "You're pregnant?"

Zhao Ruirui gently stroked her lower abdomen, a maternal smile on her face, and said, "It's been three months already, so I'm spending a lot of money now. It's not that I need to take nutritional supplements, but the baby needs them. Master Long, Zhu Junjie used to do a lot of things for you. After he went to jail, he kept his mouth shut and didn't say a word against you. Think about it, why hasn't the police come looking for you after all this time?"

Yan Wenlong's eyes flickered a few times before he said, "The police just withdrew the arrest warrant for me, and you still have the nerve to say that Zhu Junjie didn't implicate me."

Zhao Ruirui smiled faintly and said, "Master Long, you're really joking. That wanted notice was issued because of your affair with Shirley, how can it be attributed to Zhu Junjie!"

Yan Wenlong's face darkened as he asked, "How do you know about Shirley?"

Zhao Ruirui smiled calmly and said unhurriedly, "Master Long, you may have forgotten, but when I went to Thailand with Zhu Junjie, I saw Shirley and other people in Tiger Boss's KTV room in Bangkok. Master Long, do you think I knew that?"

Yan Wenlong fell silent.

In fact, Zhao Ruirui had never met Shirley.

She heard it from Zhu Junjie.

She was actually bluffing Yan Wenlong.

Because everyone in the Black Tiger Gang's KTV room in Bangkok was already dead!

So whatever she says goes.

Because there was no way to verify the facts since the person was dead, Yan Wenlong was unable to find anyone to confirm the information.

Yan Wenlong stared into Zhao Ruirui's eyes and asked fiercely, "How much money do you want?"

Zhao Ruirui raised one hand and said, "Give me this amount, and everything between you and Zhu Junjie will be wiped clean from now on. I promise I won't come looking for you again."