During the New Year period, coupled with the temporary absence of war, every city was filled with joy and celebration.

Shen Shuyi and Ning Shitang arrived in Haicheng and checked into his property there, an extremely luxurious villa.

They weren't in a hurry to go to the Shen family's house; instead, they rested for a day and then went to the beach.

Enjoy delicious local cuisine, admire the beautiful beach scenery, and watch fireworks over the sea.

Shen Shuyi chose a festive outfit and went to stroll through the streets under the lanterns. Ning Shitang picked up a hairpin to fix her hair. The woman in the mirror was exquisite, beautiful, and radiant.

Ning Shitang carried a rabbit lantern and walked alongside her, holding her hand tightly with his other hand, afraid that she would trip over the snow.

"Would you like some roasted chestnuts?" Ning Shitang asked her with a smile, surrounded by thousands of lights that made him look exceptionally handsome.

"Yes, let's go buy it."

Shen Shuyi peeled a chestnut and held it to Ning Shitang's lips. "It's so sweet and sticky. You should try some too."

Ning Shitang lowered his head and bit into a chestnut. When he looked at Shen Shuyi, his eyes were particularly bright.

Because she was pregnant, she only shopped for a short while before returning to the villa.

Before going to bed at night, Ning Shitang massaged her legs as usual to relieve the discomfort brought on by pregnancy.

Shen Shuyi, still half asleep, tugged at Ning Shitang's hand. "Shitang, you should go to sleep too. I'm not feeling unwell."

Ning Shitang didn't stop. "You walked a long way today, you must be a little tired. You go to sleep first and I'll massage you for a while longer."

As drowsiness overcame Shen Shuyi, she placed her legs on Ning Shitang's thighs and soon fell asleep.

In winter, Ning Shitang was like a giant furnace, and it was especially comfortable to sleep snuggled up in his arms.

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The Shen family was overjoyed, and the house was packed with guests. The appearance of Shen Shuyi and Ning Shitang at the wedding immediately caused a sensation.

The moment Shen Qingchun saw them walk through the door, his eyes lit up with surprise, and he quickly went to greet them.

He smiled obsequiously at Ning Shitang and said, "My dear son-in-law, you've come from afar. Thank you for your kindness. Please take a seat."

Ning Shitang ignored Shen Qingchun and only supported Shen Shuyi.

Shen Qingchun's attention finally turned to Shen Shuyi. "Shuyi, it's so good that you're back alive."

Shen Shuyi smiled faintly.

"I came back this time to reclaim my mother's inheritance."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingchun's expression froze.

"Today is your sister's big day. We can talk about anything after the wedding."

Ning Shitang didn't waste any words with Shen Qingchun. He raised his hand and two rows of guards walked in. "Move away what belongs to Madam."

"yes!"

The guests were whispering among themselves, creating chaos, and the wedding was ruined.

Anyone with eyes can see that Commander Ning doesn't give his father-in-law any face at all.

Shen Qingchun hurriedly said to Shen Shuyi, "Xiaoyi, why don't you tell them to stop?!"

Gold, silver, jewelry, silk, and satin were carried out of the Shen family's house, box after box, which was no different from confiscating their property.

Shen Shuyi calmly replied to him.

"Why stop? This is all my mother's legacy. If it weren't for her support back then, Shen Qingchun, you would still be a poor scoundrel."

Shen Qingchun hates it when people bring up things from back then, especially in front of everyone. Does he even care about saving face?

"This is Haicheng, and we won't tolerate your misbehavior here!"

The Shen family has connections with government officials in the area; is Ning Shitang really so lawless?!

"I'm just taking back what's rightfully mine. Even if the head of Haicheng is standing here, I'm not afraid."

The wedding turned into such a mess that the newlyweds, Fan Meizhen and Hu Cheng, were extremely embarrassed.

Hu Cheng's gaze was fixed on Shen Shuyi, and he was completely taken aback when he noticed her protruding belly.

Fan Meizhen slammed the bouquet in her hand to the ground, shouting, "I'm not getting married!"

Hu Cheng never wanted to get married, and now that the Shen family's property has been emptied, there's even less point in him getting married.

"Whatever, I don't want to marry her anyway."

The newlyweds parted on bad terms, and Hu Cheng went berserk towards Shen Shuyi.

"Xiaoyi, Xiaoyi, I have something to tell you."

Before he could even get close, Ning Shitang grabbed him by the collar, punched him in the face, and then kicked him to the ground.

Shen Shuyi pulled Ning Shitang aside, "Shitang, take him aside, I have something I want to say to him."

"Shuyi, you..." Ning Shitang was afraid that she would harm the fetus, but he also respected any decision Shuyi made.

"Okay, I'll arrange it."

Hu Cheng was taken to a small house and his hands and feet were tied up.

Before Shen Shuyi went inside, Ning Shitang gave her a gun, saying, "Take care of yourself, and call me if anything happens."

She chuckled. "You've tied his hands and feet, and you're still worried he can hurt me?"

"Brother Shitang, don't worry, I'll just say a few words to him and then I'll be out."

Shen Shuyi pushed the door open, closed it, and glanced at Hu Cheng.

Hu Cheng's face lit up with surprise the moment he saw her. "Xiao Yi, I knew you'd still want to see me."

"Let me go first. Ning Shitang's kick caused me internal injuries. You'd better divorce a violent man like him."

"I'm afraid he might hurt you in the future."

Shen Shuyi sneered, "What right do you have to say such things?"

"Hu Cheng, have you forgotten who you used to be?"

"If I hadn't taken pity on you and helped you, would you have the knowledge you have today, or even be able to study abroad?"

The fact that I could find such a good job after returning to China is all thanks to the original owner of this body.

"Xiaoyi, I only just realized that the person I love is you. It was Fan Meizhen who seduced me..." Hu Cheng changed the subject.

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