"You're right. That child pretty much saved Yiyi and Lianyi's life!" said Ling Yiran. Then, she changed the topic and looked at Zhuo Qianyun. "What about you? What’s going on with you and Ye Wenming? Are you really going to divorce him when the baby is born?"Zhuo Qianyun glanced down at her belly and replied softly, “Yes.”Ling Yiran knew that Zhuo Qianyun was still unwilling to accept Ye Wenming, so she stopped talking about it.After all, only people involved in the relationship knew what was going on. She would support her best friend no matter what she decided.If Sis Zhuo wanted to be with Ye Wenming, she would congratulate her with lavish gifts.If Sis Zhuo planned to raise the children alone, she would help her!"You can put away the invitation card for the full moon celebration first. I’ll send a car to get Aunt, Lil Yan, and you on the day of the party," said Ling Yiran before leaving.Zhuo Qianyun looked at the invitation for the full moon celebration and gently strok
Mrs. Zhuo was happy about the way she looked. After all, women liked looking beautiful no matter how old they were!The triplets were at the residence, and so was He Zixin.Yi Qianjin looked at Zhuo Yan, who was wearing a small suit. She immediately approached him, "Brother Yan, you look so good."Zhuo Yan smiled. "Lil Jin, you’re beautiful too."Indeed, Yi Qianjin was wearing a light purple tutu dress and a bow of the same color on her head. With her adorable face, she looked just like a fairy who had descended to the mortal world.Yi Qianjin instantly beamed when she was praised for how beautiful she looked. She liked today's dress. Her mother had dressed her up so beautifully that she wanted to take photos and show them to Lil Fei later.It was a pity that Lil Fei was not here. Otherwise, she could see Yiyi with Lil Fei today! Yi Qianjin's smile could not help being tinted with disappointment at the thought of it."Alright, we're leaving in a minute." Ling Yiran began to arra
"Yiran dressed me up, but I'm old. I'm nothing like what you just said." Zhuo Qianyun chuckled.After chatting with Qin Lianyi for a while, Zhuo Qianyun turned around and walked to a table with Mrs. Zhuo. There was a buffet at today’s party, which was made Zhuo Qianyun feel more at ease.Zhuo Qianyun said to Mrs. Zhuo, "Mom, sit here while I get us something to eat.""Okay," replied Mrs. Zhuo.Zhuo Qianyun walked toward the serving area, and a voice suddenly rang out. "Qianyun, what... What are you doing here?"Zhuo Qianyun looked up and saw Yan Qiongying with Wu Huairen standing beside her.There was a look of uncontrollable shock on Yan Qiongying's face. After all, Wu Huairen put in tremendous effort to get an invitation to the party, while she worked hard to convince Wu Huairen not to bring his wife but her.Wu Huairen wanted to make connections with more members of the upper class, while she wanted to make friends with the wives of rich businessmen.After all, the more cont
Yan Qiongying looked at them from afar, disgust written all over her face. Zhuo Qianyun came with Ye Wenming, yet she denied it so blatantly! It was as if she took her for a fool!Wu Huairen said thoughtfully, "Your friend isn't simple. There’s no way a woman who has been to prison can make a man like Ye Wenming treat her like that if she didn’t have some brains! However, a woman like that can never get an official title even if she’s pregnant."'A woman who has been to prison...' These words seemed to trigger Yan Qiongying, and her eyes darkened.She was also a woman who had been to prison. Her past was taboo to her, but Wu Huairen never cared about it in front of his friends. He would even make fun of the fact that she had been to prison.Sometimes, she could not help wondering if this meant that Wu Huairen had no intention of giving her a title. Even if she bore him a son, perhaps he would still refuse to give her a title.In his eyes, she was just a woman who had been to priso
A chill ran down Yan Qiongying's back. "Mister… Mr. Ye, did Qianyun say something to make you misunderstand? I... I'm not trying to use Qianyun for anything. I just—"However, before Yan Qiongying could finish speaking, Ye Wenming said, "You and I know full well whether I misunderstood you or not. And don't have any funny ideas in front of me. I'm not interested in women like you."Yan Qiongying instantly blushed, feeling deeply insulted. "A-Aren't you just fooling around with Zhuo Qianyun too? Are you really interested in someone who has been to prison-like her?"Ye Wenming's eyes suddenly darkened. "If I hear you talk about Qianyun's imprisonment again, I’ll make sure you’ll never talk again!"Yan Qiongying shuddered as fear rose in her heart.She wanted to say that the man was joking, but his eyes made it very clear that he was not. He was serious!She had heard from Wu Huairen that something happened to Mr. Yu's company after the incident in the private room. Several big busi
"Yiyi is the heir of the Bai family, after all. Many people have their eyes set on Yiyi as they want to marry into the Bai family,” Bai Tingxin said calmly.Qin Lianyi said, "Are you really going to let Yiyi inherit the Bai family? What if Yiyi is bad at doing business? Aren't you afraid she'll bring down the Bai family?""When I pass her the Bai family, she can do whatever she wants with it. It's up to her if she wants to bring the Bai family to a higher level or destroy it."Qin Lianyi was surprised. Her husband spoke as if he was only giving their daughter a toy, not a huge company worth tens of billions of dollars."How about I give birth to a few more children? We’ll see which one of them is suitable to inherit the Bai family," Qin Lianyi asked thoughtfully. After all, one could not put all of one’s eggs in one basket. It was good to have more options.However, Bai Tingxin's expression changed as soon as she said that. "No!" The word escaped his mouth quickly.Qin Lianyi loo
Qin Lianyi hugged Bai Tingxin back as she gently patted his back and comforted him softly. "Alright, there, there. I’ll always be here for you. You know me. I always keep my promises!""How long are you two planning on hugging?" A teasing voice rang in Qin Lianyi's ears, and she finally seemed to realize it. She stopped hugging him and turned to look at Ling Yiran, who had walked over. Then, she realized many people around them were looking at them. She instantly blushed.Ling Yiran noticed her best friend's slightly reddened eyes and froze, but she smiled and held her best friend's hand. "Come, let me show you what I got for Yiyi's full moon party." With that said, she pulled her best friend toward the lounge.Yi Jinli did not follow them but went up to Bai Tingxin. "Everyone here will probably discuss how you two have a great relationship right now. It can end some rumors without much effort."Bai Tingxin did not explain the hug earlier. He did not do it for the rumors. He just c
She would like to have more children because their family would be more lively that way.However, if it was at the cost of him being in fear for so long, then maybe... one child was enough."Whatever it is, Bai Tingxin really loves you. Lianyi, you picked the right man," said Ling Yiran."I know, right?" Qin Lianyi chuckled. "He has done so much for me. I'll treat him well for the rest of my life."The two were speaking when there was suddenly a commotion outside the lounge. Qin Lianyi frowned. "What's going on outside?""We'll find out once we get outside," said Ling Yiran.They walked out of the lounge, only to see a group of people carrying boxes into the banquet hall. They were led by Wu Mochen, the little boy from the Wu family. He was accompanied by the middle-aged man called Uncle Lu.Everyone in the banquet hall was looking on in curiosity, wondering who the boy might be.Some people could already recognize that the boxes they brought in were made of superior fragrant r
He clenched his jaw and felt his teeth ache. 'Yeah, she’s broken up with me. She has every right to find a new boyfriend, but... the thought of her smiling at another man, and kissing and hugging him makes me uncomfortable.’ Gu Lichen could not help feeling irritated."You can't find one! Do you think you can find another man like me to love when you love me so much?" he said.Zhong Keke retorted with a slightly red face, "You... You're too confident. Who are you to say I can't find one? I love you now, but I can slowly get over you. Besides, I don't need to find a man like you in the future. I just need to find an ordinary man with a good personality who treats me well! I’ll give him all my heart, and he’ll do the same!"It was more like she was telling herself that.'Yes, I can move on from him. I can do it!'However, her words seemed to have provoked him as he turned the steering wheel sharply, slammed on the brakes, and pulled over at the roadside.She was thrown forward and
The fact Zhong Keke accepted was that she feared she would love him more and more!When Yi Jinli and Gu Lichen returned to the ward, Ling Yiran was still chatting with Zhong Keke about the children, not only the new baby but also the triplets."Alright, Lichen and I are going home first. Yiran, have a good rest. I'll visit you and the baby again next time," Zhong Keke said and got up after seeing the exhaustion on Ling Yiran's face.Ling Yiran replied, "Okay. I'll let you meet my triplets next time.""Sure."After Zhong Keke and Gu Lichen left, Yi Jinli lay on Ling Yiran's bed and said, "If you're sleepy, sleep first. The doctor said you need more rest."Ling Yiran said, "I'm a little sleepy, but I had a nice chat with Keke today. Jin, you know what? I think it's great that Lichen has fallen in love with Keke. Keke's a wonderful woman, and Lichen has finally found his happily ever after."She said as she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.Looking at his wife's sleeping fac
"Thank you! It's a good painting, and I like it very much. I didn't expect you to draw my daughter like that.""I saw the baby when I came to the hospital that day, so I remembered," said Zhong Keke."I heard from Jin that you and Lichen both came to the hospital that day. I didn't scare you, did I?" said Ling Yiran.Zhong Keke smiled softly, "All that matters is that you're safe. Being alive is better than anything."The two women chatted while the two men looked at each other. Then, Yi Jinli said, "Lichen, let's go get some air."The two men got up and walked out of the ward.Zhong Keke looked uneasily at the ward door.Ling Yiran said, "They’ll be back soon. Don't worry. My Jin won't kidnap Lichen."Zhong Keke smiled, knowing that Yi Jinli probably had not told Ling Yiran about what happened that day."By the way, how are you and Lichen's relationship? Does he treat you well?" Ling Yiran asked."He treats me well." It was true. He treated her well. He would give her everyt
He and Song Qingyao were not even friends."You don't have to explain this to me," said Zhong Keke. They had broken up, and she did not need these explanations.Besides, she knew better than anyone that he had always been in love with Yiran.Thinking of Yiran, Zhong Keke said, "I want to go to the hospital to see Yiran. Can I?" The last time she visited Yiran, Yiran was still unconscious, so she wanted to check on her.Hesitation flashed across Gu Lichen's face."Don't worry. I won't say anything to trigger Yiran. I’ll still pretend to be your girlfriend in front of Yiran. If Yiran asks you, you can say we're doing quite well. When Yiran has recovered, I can make an excuse to say we've broken up. Of course, I can take all the blame. For example, I thought being with you attracted too much attention, or I couldn’t get used to being with you, or I had fallen for someone else—"Before she could finish speaking, she was suddenly pulled into a wide embrace.His hands held her tightly
Zhou Xinmian: [I said you were living with Gu Lichen now. Then they said nothing and left readily.]"..."Zhou Xinmian: [Did you block their phone numbers? They said you're not answering your phone.]Zhong Keke: [Yeah.]She should have blocked her uncle's family's phone numbers long ago. Even blocking them now was considered late!Zhou Xinmian: [Well done! But didn’t they try calling you using another phone number?]Zhong Keke: [They did. But as soon as they spoke and I heard their voices, I hung up and blocked their phone numbers.]In other words, she did not give them a chance to talk.She did not want to listen to what they had to say anyway. They had worn out the last of her affection.Zhou Xinmian: [Have you made up your mind this time?]Zhong Keke: [I’ll just consider that my grandparents only gave birth to my father!]In other words, she no longer considered her uncle and his family her family!Zhou Xinmian: [You should have done that long ago! They told me Gu Lichen
It was why he had said such things at the time to keep the woman from leaving!"Maybe I've liked you since then." It probably started earlier than he thought.Zhong Keke's eyes watered as tears were about to pour out. She raised her hands and covered her eyes, "Gu Lichen, stop telling me such things!"Such things would only make her waver when her resolution was hard-won. Did he know how much determination and perseverance it took her to ask for a break-up and keep her distance from him to stop loving him when she loved him so much?Though her hands shielded her eyes, they could not stop the tears.His fingers pulled her hands away. "Alright, I'll stop. I'll stop talking. Don't cry."Her tears had always left him flustered.He hugged her and coaxed her. The indifference in his phoenix eyes had become affection.Zhong Keke finally stopped crying, but she still sniffled occasionally.Holding a tissue, Gu Lichen carefully wiped the tears from her face. After a moment, he said,
"Do you care about me?" She smiled bitterly. "That word isn’t only something you say but..." She did not continue speaking after a pause.However, he already knew what she was going to say.Gu Lichen turned pale. He knew that the incident at the comic fiesta was something that bothered her.He was the one who caused it!"Also, I think we'd better talk about the possibility of me getting pregnant!" she said."Okay, go ahead," he said as he asked the others in the living room to leave."Will you insist that I have the baby if I get pregnant?" she asked, looking at him."If you’re pregnant, I don't want to lose the baby," he said. He had never longed for children even though his parents had always wanted grandchildren, even if it was out of wedlock.However, such ideas had never occurred to him.Now, he wanted to have the baby because they would be... his baby with Keke!"Even if I don't want the baby, are you still going to stop me from having an abortion?" she asked.He was s
Even though he did not love her, she still thought she was a better candidate than Zhong Keke.However, to her disappointment, the way Gu Lichen looked at her was still icy."I'm not interested in you. The Song family you're so proud of will no longer exist in Shen City a year later. Perhaps the Song family can keep some things if you start planning now. Otherwise, you'll have nothing left."With that said, Gu Lichen left the ward, leaving Song Qingyao standing where she was in a daze.Other than reluctance, resentment, and jealousy, there was more shock and fear on her face.'Does Lichen intend to eradicate the Song family within a year? Is... Is he going that far for Zhong Keke? He doesn't love Zhong Keke, right? Why is he doing it? Why?' Unfortunately, no one could give her the answer.Gu Lichen walked out of the hospital and got into the car. He slowly closed his eyes as Song Qingyao's last words flashed through his mind.'It doesn't matter... even if I don't love her?'Kek
Song Qingyao's heart sank. Sure enough, he could find out anything he wanted to."Why did you do it?" Gu Lichen said coldly.Song Qingyao suddenly laughed. "You're asking me why? Gu Lichen, I’ve loved you for so many years. What do you think?""I wouldn't love you even if Zhong Keke didn't exist. If I wanted to fall for you, I would have done so from the beginning," said Gu Lichen.Song Qingyao's mouth was full of bitterness. She knew that!However, knowing was one thing. Her being reluctant and unwilling to accept it was a different matter!She shouted, "Why did you choose Zhong Keke? You love Ling Yiran because Ling Yiran saved your life when you were a child. What about Zhong Keke? Why her?"She accepted losing to Ling Yiran because she had never saved Lichen's life.However, how could she accept losing to Zhong Keke? "Because she's the one who saved me from the messy relationship," replied Gu Lichen."What do you mean?" Song Qingyao was puzzled.Instead of explaining, he