Shen Yanhong looked at Ye Zhiguo with a mournful expression, saying nothing, just staring at him. Ye Zhiguo felt bad too, and comforted her, "Qingqing is just like that. Besides, she's still jealous of Lan'er and is upset about it!"

Ye Lan blushed, lowered her head, and took small bites of the wontons, but her heart was pounding like a deer.

No one knows a daughter better than her mother, and Shen Yanhong was fully aware of Ye Lan's feelings. She also hoped that Ye Lan could marry Lu Qingquan, a young master from a wealthy family, but Ye Zhiguo had no such intention, and moreover—

Shen Yanhong, however, was unsure. As someone with experience, she knew that for a woman to capture a man's heart, besides having good cooking skills, she also needed to satisfy him in bed.

For example, her and Ye Zhiguo.

In terms of both looks and career, she couldn't compare to Xu Yali. But Xu Yali was too proud and refused to satisfy Ye Zhiguo in bed, which is why Ye Zhiguo grew tired of her, and even…

Shen Yanhong was secretly pleased, but a chill ran through her heart. She knew better than anyone how ruthless Ye Zhiguo was, but she also wanted to live a good life. As long as she got her hands on Ye Qingqing's property, she wouldn't have to put up with Ye Zhiguo's attitude anymore!

And Ye Qingqing's heart...

If Lan'er had a healthy heart, she would be able to appease Lu Qingquan, and she would have more confidence in the future!

Shen Yanhong took a deep breath, suppressing her dissatisfaction. She looked at Ye Zhiguo with feigned grievance and said softly, "Of course I know Qingqing's temper. I just hope that Qingqing, Lan'er, and Xiaohua can get along well. After all, they are family!"

She emphasized the word "family," and Ye Zhiguo understood what Shen Yanhong meant. He smiled silently, his expression unnatural, and his eyes darting away.

Shen Yanhong frowned slightly, feeling even more choked up. Although Ye Zhiguo treated Lan'er and Xiao Hua very well, their relationship was not legitimate. She wished that Ye Zhiguo could acknowledge Lan'er and Xiao Hua's status in front of outsiders one day!

But she knew it was impossible; Ye Zhiguo valued his reputation above all else, and he would never make it public!

Ye Tong sat in the back seat of the car, swinging her two chubby little legs back and forth, humming a little tune. She was very happy, and Ye Qingqing couldn't help but smile.

"Xiaotong, would you like some ice cream?" Ye Qingqing asked, turning her head.

"I want... to eat with you, sister..." Ye Tong said obediently.

Ye Qingqing stopped the car in front of the freezer by the roadside, tiptoed on the ground, and asked the owner to give her an ice cream cone for one yuan. Ye Tong was overjoyed, but she wasn't in a hurry to eat it. She insisted that Ye Qingqing take a bite.

"Xiao Tong, eat quickly."

Ye Qingqing took a big bite. Xiao Tong's stomach isn't very good, so she has to eat less cold food. She'll have to eat a few more bites later.

Ye Tong smiled, her eyes crinkling, and began to lick the ice cream cone with relish, her eyes sparkling.

For him, having his sister by his side and having delicious food... is the happiest thing ever!

"Oh dear... is there something wrong with this child's brain?" The landlady noticed Ye Tong's unusual behavior and blurted out.

Ye Qingqing's face immediately darkened, and she retorted, "You're the one who's out of your mind!"

The proprietress looked embarrassed, realizing she had said the wrong thing, and tried to apologize with a popsicle, but Ye Qingqing wasn't interested. She stomped away quickly.

Lu Mo got up very early. He had Tie Dan push him to the yard and did half an hour of morning exercises. Although he couldn't move his legs, he could still move his upper body, so he couldn't afford to be lazy.

Tie Dan also practiced boxing for a while, and both of them worked up a sweat. Lu Mo's pale face regained some color, and he seemed more energetic.

Grandpa Lu, who was out practicing boxing, was very pleased to see his eldest grandson looking so energetic.

The men of the Lu family must have this kind of spirit; even if their legs are broken, they still have hands; even if their hands are broken, they still have teeth…

These are the words of his old commander when they were fighting the Japanese invaders: as a soldier, one must fight until the last drop of blood is shed!

Never admit defeat!