When Lan Yuzhu's family arrived, Lan Xingcheng and Wang Xinbei had just finished cooking and were about to start eating.

At that moment, the two of them heard a knock on the door, and Wang Xinbei naturally stood up to open it.

Wang Xinbei frowned when he saw the family of three outside the door: "Who are you? Who are you looking for?"

Lan Yuzhu felt a little awkward when she saw Wang Xinbei: "We've come to see your wife, Lan Xingmei."

Hearing the commotion, Lan Xingcheng came out from inside, clutching her belly: "Honey, who's outside?"

At first, Lan Xingcheng really couldn't bring herself to call a man "husband".

However, he was so scared that Wang Xinbei would torment him every night if he didn't call out to him, so he gradually started calling out to him.

You get used to it after a while.

Wang Xinbei put his arm around him: "Looks like they've come to see you! Do you know them?"

When Lan Xingcheng saw Lan Yuzhu, he slowly nodded: "...I know her. But we're not familiar with each other."

Although he hadn't known Lan Yuzhu for long, his impression of the girl was so-so.

There was no way around it; every time Lan Yuzhu saw him, she would complain about him, expressing all sorts of dissatisfaction and resentment.

She was extremely dissatisfied, especially with the child in her womb.

Lan Xingcheng simply couldn't understand her.

There was nothing he could do. Lan Xingcheng had lived for over thirty years, and even though he had been married three times, he only had one child in the true sense of the word.

That was Lan Jiaojiao, whom he had always treated like a treasure.

Later, he divorced Xu Yingxue, and the two of them never had children. Even after he remarried, he still didn't have a second child after several years of marriage.

He watched as Xu Yingxue gave birth to one child after another, and Lan Xingcheng vaguely guessed that he might be the one who couldn't have children.

But as a man, he naturally has to save face.

Until an accident changed him, and he got back together with Wang Xinbei and became pregnant with Wang Xinbei's child.

Lan Xingcheng cherishes this hard-won child dearly.

Although he had just tested Wang Xinbei, he actually hoped to have more children.

There was no other way; for so many years, he had always wanted his own child.

Therefore, Lan Xingcheng instinctively disliked a woman who didn't like her own child and was prone to causing trouble.

"What is it?" Lan Xingcheng asked calmly.

Perhaps because he has a child now, Lan Xingcheng has changed. He doesn't want to cause trouble and just wants to live a peaceful life.

Lan Yuzhu smiled awkwardly and cautiously: "Can we go inside and talk?"

Lan Xingcheng hesitated for a moment, then looked at Wang Xinbei: "Honey, what do you say?"

Wang Xinbei was somewhat displeased, but he still nodded and gave up his seat.

Once Lan Yuzhu and her family of three entered the house, Lan Yuzhu got straight to the point and told them about the matter.

After Lan Yuzhu finished speaking, Lan Xingcheng's brow twitched, because what happened in Lan Yuzhu's family was too similar to what had happened to him in Shanghai.

So, without thinking, he refused: "We can't help you, you should go find someone else."

Lan Yuzhu frowned: "You before..."

Lan Xingcheng interrupted directly: "You know I'm heavily pregnant and not in good health, so it's impossible for me to let my husband leave my side to meddle in this kind of thing. So, you should go find someone else. The neighbors next door should be able to help you."

After he finished speaking, he picked up his water glass and said, "If you have nothing else to do, please leave. My husband and I are going to have dinner."

No matter how dissatisfied Lan Yuzhu was, she didn't dare to lose her temper with Lan Xingcheng, after all, Lan Xingcheng's husband's family had some powerful connections.

Unlike Wang Lei, who came from humble beginnings and relied entirely on his own efforts.

Wang Xinbei said calmly, "Since that's the case, then you may leave."

After seeing Lan Yuzhu's family off, Wang Xinbei asked, "It's just a small matter, so we helped."

Lan Xingcheng nodded and held Wang Xinbei's hand: "I can help. But husband, I... I feel uneasy, probably because of the pregnancy. I'm afraid you'll leave me, and I just want you to stay safely by my side."

Besides, I've encountered this kind of thing before, and everyone who got involved suffered terribly. I don't want my husband to get into trouble too; I couldn't bear that.

Wang Xinbei found Lan Xingcheng's explanation very agreeable.

"Okay. I'll do as you say. I'll go do other things after you've given birth."

Since the major incident in Shenzhen a few months ago, Wang Xinbei's personality has changed somewhat; he has become more composed and more thoughtful.

He especially likes to listen to his wife, and his wife is very good at talking. He loves her very much now.

...

After leaving the Wang family, Lan Yuzhu and her family of three went to visit several other families, but everyone there was too busy to come.

Lan Yuzhu's face grew increasingly pale, and she didn't dare to look up at her own father.

Lan Baogui's expression was also not good. He didn't say anything and left with Liu Lanxiang.

Lan Yuzhu felt extremely wronged, and when Wang Lei returned that evening, she told him about it.

Wang Lei thought for a moment and said, "Alright, alright, don't be angry. I'll go find someone, and I'll go with them. I'll be on vacation in a couple of days anyway."

Lan Yuzhu then stopped crying and smiled, leaning against Wang Lei: "I knew you loved me the most, my husband."

Wang Lei patted the top of her head: "Of course, who else would I love if not you? You're the one I've always wanted to marry."

Lan Yuzhu quickly realized what was happening. She bit her lower lip hard, and hatred flashed in her eyes.

After her setback that evening, Gu Zixiao slunk back to Grandma Yu's house.

Gu Zixiao didn't dare to show herself, but just hid in the corner and stared at Lan Yao.

Lan Yao had finished eating and was now pickling sauerkraut with Grandma Yu.

Upon seeing this, Gu Zixiao rolled up his sleeves, washed his hands, and silently began to help her.

When Grandma Yu saw him appear, her heart was in her throat, fearing that he would cause trouble again and make Lan Yao leave in a fit of anger.

However, Gu Zixiao didn't say anything, she just silently helped with the work.

Lan Yao didn't say anything when she saw it, but she couldn't help but complain in her heart.

"What's wrong with him? Why is he like a persistent ghost?"

The jade Pixiu spread its hands: "There's nothing I can do. Who told you to steal someone's first kiss?"

Lan Yao's lips twitched: "First kiss? You're not kidding, are you?"

Jade Pixiu: "From my observation, that's how it is. Besides, even if it wasn't the first kiss, if a man is kissed by someone, given the conservative nature of this era, he has truly accepted you from the bottom of his heart."

Lan Yao: "What? How could this be? This is terrifying!"

Jade Pixiu: "Master, accept your fate. I don't think you'll be able to get rid of him anytime soon."

You can tell just by the fact that he keeps following his master around.

Lan Yao: ...

Why do I suddenly feel like I have no will to live?