“We absolutely cannot let Mother-in-law take Lu He away. If she wants to stay here, we will give her the storage room to live in, and she can stay as long as she wants.” Shen Qiaoyue took Lu Chen’s arm and comforted her, “Lu He has a bright future. I absolutely disagree with Lu He going back to her hometown. This is a family compound, and I would think the same way no matter who comes here.”

Lu Chen could tell that Shen Qiaoyue didn't seem worried at all.

“It’s settled then. Your mother-in-law isn’t nice to you either. If we start arguing, you’d better step aside. I won’t tolerate her. This is our home, and I can’t let you and Lu He be bullied.” Shen Qiaoyue didn’t consider herself a gentle person, and her mother-in-law was no different.

Lu He heard everything clearly at the door, and with her sister-in-law's words, she felt relieved.

She silently turned and went back to her room.

"I should be the one saying that I won't let you and Lu He be bullied. I only did it because of her kindness in raising us, but now we have our own families to take care of. If she hurts you, I won't talk about motherly affection anymore, and I will definitely stand by your side."

Lu Chen said earnestly to Shen Qiaoyue.

“You’re her son, so she won’t make things difficult for you. But she treats me, her daughter-in-law, differently than her daughter. You don’t need to worry about it, or others will make a fuss. I can handle it.” Shen Qiaoyue smiled and gently patted Lu Chen’s shoulder, raising her eyebrows and laughing. “However, it’s a deal. If your mother bullies me, you’re not allowed to help her. You have to stand on my side. As long as you don’t provoke me, I’ll do my job as a good daughter-in-law.”

"I'll listen to my wife." Seeing Shen Qiaoyue's confident expression, he didn't need to worry so much.

"I'll go talk to Lu He." Shen Qiaoyue didn't want to keep Lu Chen from washing the dishes, so she turned around to find Lu He.

Arriving at Lu He's room door, he knocked and asked, "Lu He, are you studying?"

While Lu He was still in a daze, she heard Shen Qiaoyue's voice, stood up and walked to the door.

"Did you hear that?" Looking at Lu He's expression, it was exactly the same as when she first met her.

Lu He lowered her eyes, pursed her lips, and nodded.

Shen Qiaoyue held Lu He's hand, touched Lu He's worried face, and said, "Sister-in-law will definitely not let you suffer. We will live our lives as usual."

“If Mom can’t take me with her this time, she’ll stay here indefinitely, which will affect you and your brother.” Lu He was worried that her situation would have a negative impact on her brother and sister-in-law.

Shen Qiaoyue held Lu He's hand and comforted her, "What negative impact? Your mother is my mother-in-law. We'll meet someday, sooner or later, it's inevitable."

Lu He stared at Shen Qiaoyue and asked curiously, "Sister-in-law, you don't seem worried at all about arguing with my mother."

"If you're prepared to argue, then you're not afraid of anything."

Shen Qiaoyue was not afraid of arguing; she had argued with Yang Qingcheng countless times in her past life.

“Don’t be too scared, everything will be alright.” Shen Qiaoyue pulled Lu He out and looked up at the roof beam, saying, “Right now, you’re like someone locked in a room. But this room has a door and windows. No one will open the door for you if you want to get out, unless you speak or you need to walk out of the door yourself! If you can’t get out through the door, you can still leave by opening the window.”

Shen Qiaoyue stroked Lu He's furrowed brows and head.

"Your brother and I can only pull you out of this room once, it doesn't mean we can pull you out every time."

Lu He realized that her sister-in-law was trying to reason with her.

Lu He was silent for a while, then suddenly said to Shen Qiaoyue with a clear mind, "Sister-in-law, I've made up my mind. I'm going to walk out of this door, and no one can stop me."

"That's right," Shen Qiaoyue said with a satisfied smile.

"Sister-in-law, I'll go and tidy up the storage room for Mom to live in." After thinking it through, Lu He went to tidy up the small storage room next to the kitchen.

The storage room was an extra one built when the kitchen was constructed.

To the left of the living room, there's a small passageway leading to the storage room, and then the kitchen, separated by a wall.

The storage room can fit a bed and a table, but basically nothing else.

"I'll go with you to pack."

Lu He quickly grabbed Shen Qiaoyue and said, "No, you can't do this. You're pregnant, and you can't do heavy work in the first three months. My brother and I will do it."

Helpless, Shen Qiaoyue could only prepare the quilt and mat, as well as the daily necessities her mother-in-law would need when she came.

To avoid others saying that she, as a daughter-in-law, was mistreating her mother-in-law.

After finishing his meal, Lu Chen went to the army's logistics department and asked the quartermaster for a bed.

After carrying it back with Duan Jiahe, the storage room was also cleaned.

The bed was put in, and all the sheets, duvet covers, and pillows were prepared.

After finishing their work, Lu Chen took Lu He to exercise, while Shen Qiaoyue stayed at home, busy with her own work.

She had to go to work the next day, so Shen Qiaoyue took a shower early.

Lu Chen and Lu He returned from outside while Lu Chen was reading in bed.

"Honey, have you taken a shower?" Lu Chen poked his head in and asked.

"Yes, I washed it." Shen Qiaoyue was engrossed in looking at the parenting manual.

Lu Chen smiled helplessly.

When she got tired of reading, Shen Qiaoyue put the book on the quilt, slowly closed her eyes, and fell asleep.

Lu Chen finished showering and washing his clothes and came in from outside.

Seeing that his wife was already asleep, Lu Chen gently kissed Shen Qiaoyue's head, turned off the light, climbed into bed, and fell asleep holding Shen Qiaoyue.

As night fell, Shen Qiaoying sat in the living room of the Shen family residence in the city.

He looked down at the notice in his hand.

High school classes were suspended, and she was also notified to go to the countryside.

The place where she was sent to work in the countryside was the same place as her university professor.

I don't know whether to be happy or sad.

"Knock knock!"

There was a sudden knock on the door.

Shen Qiaoying realized what was happening and heard someone calling from outside, "Qiaoying, are you home?"

"Second Uncle!"

Shen Qiaoying quickly got up to open the door.

"Second Uncle, why are you here so late?" Shen Qiaoying asked as she opened the door.

Shen Yuanyi looked at Shen Qiaoying while carrying a bag.

"Qiaoying, I hope I didn't disturb your sleep by coming over so late?" Shen Yuanyi rushed back from Beijing and, upon hearing that Shen Qiaoying was going to the countryside, prepared some food and supplies before coming over.

"You're not asleep yet, Second Uncle, come in and sit down." Shen Qiaoying opened the door and let Shen Yuanyi in.

When Shen Yuanyi entered, he saw that his elder brother's house was very well-organized.

After putting the things on the table, he said, "Qiaoying, the village secretary and town leaders where you're going to work are my comrades-in-arms. You'll be doing labor there. If you encounter any difficulties, talk to the secretary. Don't go to the farm, okay?"

Shen Qiaoying paused for a moment as she poured the water.

After pouring the water, he handed it to Shen Yuanyi.

"Okay, I understand. Did Second Uncle give me this other instruction?"

Shen Qiaoying asked again.

Shen Yuanyi looked up at Shen Qiaoying, feeling helpless.