"We can also have entertainment at home. Do you play mahjong?" Qin Lianyi asked before quickly adding, "Yes, Yiran can play. What about you, Sis Zhuo?""I know a little," said Zhuo Qianyun. She knew the basics, but she had not played with anyone in years."We'll play mahjong, then," said Qin Lianyi."But there are only three of us. How are we going to play mahjong?" Ling Yiran asked."Tingxin called just now to say that he'll be home earlier today. Counting the time, he should be here in a minute. That makes four players, doesn't it?" Qin Lianyi said.Sure enough, Bai Tingxin soon arrived, so Qin Lianyi hurriedly set up the mahjong table so they could start playing.Bai Tingxin raised his eyebrows. "I didn't know you could play mahjong.""I'm known as the mahjong expert in our family. When we visit relatives during the new year, I'll step in whenever they're one player short." Bai Tingxin could not help laughing at Qin Lianyi's smugness. "Okay, then. Let's see how good you a
Yi Jinli looked at the mahjong tiles on the square table as they had not been put away. A look of slight surprise flashed across his eyes. He walked over to Ling Yiran with a smile. "It's rare to see you play mahjong. How was it?""I lost five dollars," said Ling Yiran.The sum of five dollars made Yi Jinli momentarily speechless. After all, few things could render him speechless nowadays."Did you guys bet five dollars for each round?” he asked."No, 50 cents," said Ling Yiran.Yi Jinli looked at the four people in front of him. Bai Tingxin had the most chips, but he would only get about ten dollars at most since they betted 50 cents each time."It's getting late. I came to pick you up. If you don't go back for dinner, I think the two little ones at home won't eat their dinner either," said Yi Jinli.Ling Yiran replied in acknowledgment and said to Zhuo Qianyun, "Sis Zhuo, let me send you home.""Thank you." Zhuo Qianyun did not refuse her kindness.However, as soon as the th
When they got into the car, Ling Yiran said, "I have something I need your help with.""Do you have to ask me for help? Just tell me what you want and I'll get it done," said Yi Jinli."Well, it's about Yan Qiongying..." Ling Yiran talked to Yi Jinli about the solution she came up with. Yi Jinli frowned slightly. "If it's like what you said, it's feasible. But it's going to involve so many people.""But I don't want Yan Qiongying to get away with it. I know that maybe we can find other ways to send her back to prison even if she does get probation. But I don't want people like her to look down on the law," said Ling Yiran.Yi Jinli smiled. He understood her sense of justice and respect for the law. Otherwise, why would she choose to be a lawyer after everything that had happened to her?"Okay, I'll take care of it. It’ll be as you wish."On the other hand, Zhuo Qianyun found that Ye Wenming was not driving toward the store."Where are you going?" she asked."Let's have dinner f
When they returned to the table, Zhuo Qianyun was about to pick up the broken teacup pieces on the floor when Ye Wenming said, "Don't move. I'll do it."With that said, he crouched down and picked up the broken shards.Watching Ye Wenming crouching before her, Zhuo Qianyun's eyes could not help watering. Even now, the man... was still gentle.The food soon arrived, and Zhuo Qianyun found that the dishes he ordered were her favorites and suitable for pregnant women.About halfway through the meal, she said, "By the way, I hope you can help me put on a show.""Put on a show?" He looked at her in confusion. "I'm not an actor.""You just have to cooperate with us," she said. With that said, she told him about Ling Yiran's plan. "I... don't want to let Yan Qiongying off the hook either. It would be best if she can be brought to justice!""It seems that you really know how to cause me trouble. At first, you only said you wanted to get Yan Qiongying released on probation. Now, you want
Zhuo Qianyun looked at the unit that was more than 300 square meters in front of her. It had exquisite furnishing, and everything was new. It looked just like those sample houses. It had everything it should have, maybe except a breath of life!However, Zhuo Qianyun replied to Ye Wenming, "Okay, I'll think about it.""Also, move here in a couple of days. I'll send someone over to help you move your things," he said."In a couple of days?" She was shocked. "So soon?"He asked in reply, "Is it too soon? How long do you wish to delay it? Zhuo Qianyun, you were so eager to get me to agree to your request, yet you’re saying it's too soon when I’m asking you to carry out our deal."Zhuo Qianyun was speechless. Flustered, she looked at the person in front of her.The look in her eyes softened his heart. He pressed his thin lips together and said, "I’ll try my best to do what I promised you. Similarly, I expect you to do your best to keep your promise to me.""Okay... I'll live with you
Zhuo Qianyun said, "Yeah, in these couple of days. But it's a good thing that the place isn't far. It's only two blocks from here, so it's easy for me to come over. It's just that you have to look after Lil Yan these days.""Lil Yan's my grandson. It's my duty to look after him. But you're pregnant. Can a man like him take good care of you?" Mrs. Zhuo asked worriedly.Zhuo Qianyun comforted her mother, saying, "Even if he can't take good care of me, he'll find someone to do it. Besides, I can come over when he's not around, can't I? I'll probably come here during the day and only go back at night. It's not like I have to be with him 24/7.""You're right." Mrs. Zhuo thought about it and felt some relief. If it became inconvenient for her daughter to move around, she would go to her place to take care of her during the day. She could just find someone to temporarily help out at the store.The next day, Zhuo Qianyun told her son about it.However, she could only tell Lil Yan that she
Zhuo Yan finally smiled. The worry and fear in his eyes faded. "I like Mommy. I like Mommy the most..." He wanted to grow up faster. He could protect his mother, grandmother, and baby sibling when he grew up!Zhuo Qianyun was relieved to see her son smile again.The next day, she went to the detention center to meet Yan Qiongying.Yan Qiongying looked resentfully at Zhuo Qianyun's bulging belly. She had lost her baby, but Zhuo Qianyun's baby was still alive and well!'Why is it so unfair?'When I get out of prison, I won't let things be easy for you, Zhuo Qianyun!'"Well? When can I get out?" Yan Qiongying curled her lips and looked at Zhuo Qianyun confidently as if she was extremely sure that she could leave this place."I've done my best, but the police have a record of this incident. There's no way you can be acquitted, so you'll only get probation at most," said Zhuo Qianyun."What? Probation?" Yan Qiongying frowned. "I’ll still have a criminal record even if I get out on p
Zhuo Qianyun's heart shuddered slightly. 'Ye Wenming's... coming here tonight?'That meant she would have to stay in this apartment today. Zhuo Qianyun briefly cleaned up. She checked the refrigerator, only to see that it was already stocked with various fresh ingredients.Looking at the time, it was almost evening. Therefore, Zhuo Qianyun took out some ingredients and began to make dinner.She was five months pregnant, but it did not stop her from cooking.She made three simple dishes and one soup. She wanted to call and ask when Ye Wenming would be back, only to remember that he seemed to have blocked her number!When she was in L City, she wanted to contact him but failed. She only managed to get in touch with Ye Wenming after contacting Liang Fang.Now...Zhuo Qianyun waited until 7:00 p.m. before eating her portion. However, just in case, she kept the rest of the meal on the table and waited for Ye Wenming's return.The large living room was far more spacious than her ho
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