Around noon, the sun, which had been hiding behind thick clouds, finally peeked out, its faint rays illuminating the earth.

Inside the Lin family's duplex villa, after the servants finished sweeping the snow, they returned to their posts to serve their masters breakfast.

In the gleaming side dining room, several heavily made-up young women were eating in a circle.

"Look at the time! Eighth Sister is still stubbornly refusing to get out of bed."

"Hmph! She's carrying a baby now, so she's precious! Even if she sleeps until noon, or even until tonight, the old lady won't scold her."

"She's making a mountain out of a molehill! The second branch of the Sheng family hasn't even admitted if that child is Sheng Yu's, and she's already acting like she owns the place! If it isn't, she'll be laughed at by everyone in Rongcheng!"

"Hehe! That's her business, it has nothing to do with us."

“Last night I heard my dad say that the Sheng family seems to insist on doing some kind of amniocentesis or DNA test five months from now. If so, the Sheng family will definitely acknowledge the child. If not… haha! Then she can just wait to be ridiculed by the whole world.”

"The older woman has instructed the kitchen to send her delicious food and drinks every day, and to make sure she doesn't run out of bird's nest and ginseng. She also said that if it's a boy in the future, it will be double the joy, and she'll have even more leverage."

"Who knows if it's a man or a woman! What's there to be so happy about!"

"She just loves to show off. She's only been pregnant for a little over a month, and the doctor said it was barely detectable, but she couldn't wait to run off to the second branch of the Sheng family. How could she miss such an opportunity to show off!"

...

A moment later, the maid carrying the tray coughed and whispered, "Miss Eight has arrived."

The mocking laughter and sneers abruptly ceased, replaced by various furtive eye rolls and retching gestures.

Lin Huier, supporting her waist, slowly and carefully walked down the stairs.

"Why is everyone eating already? It's only a little past ten o'clock, why is everyone eating so early today? It's so cold, the most comfortable and best place is still the blanket."

Lin Meier chuckled and said, "Eighth Sister, it's your belly that's pregnant, how come your brain isn't working properly too? It's almost noon, and we're having brlunch."

Lin Huier smiled, her eyes filled with smugness.

"I used to hear that pregnancy makes you stupid for three years, but I didn't believe it. Oh well, so be it. Anyway, stupid people have their own kind of luck. Even if others want to envy me, they can't."

Then, she raised her chin and ordered, "Ah Xiang, go and bring the bird's nest and the stewed soup."

"Yes, Miss Eight."

The others secretly rolled their eyes and snorted inwardly.

Lin Huier deliberately covered her mouth and laughed, seemingly embarrassed.

"Last night, Ayu sent over several boxes of bird's nest and a large bag of cordyceps, repeatedly telling me to eat well, sleep well, and take care of the pregnancy. From now on, my three meals a day will probably only consist of supplements, which is a bit annoying just thinking about it."

The other sisters exchanged glances, each seething with anger.

Lin Huier, supporting her pregnant belly, carefully sat down and then tossed aside the Western-style tableware on the table.

"The auntie said that I'm pregnant now and I can't have any sharp objects around me, otherwise it will be bad luck. Quickly, help me replace them with small spoons and chopsticks."

The maid hurriedly did as instructed.

Lin Huier lazily rested her forehead on her hand, one hand resting on the table, tapping it repeatedly.

"Dad said he's going to Shengjia Group today. I wonder if the cooperation has been finalized. Last night, Ayu and Dad talked on the phone for a long time and seemed to have a good time. I guess the cooperation should be fine."

Lin Meier rolled her eyes. "Please! Let's eat! Don't keep ruining other people's appetites!"