Shen Muzhi is now able to regulate his own emotions and deal with her impatience and cold words.

As long as their relationship isn't too hopeless, he has something to keep striving for.

"The bedroom is here." Shen Muzhi led Xiang Zhilan to his room, opened the door, and asked, "Do you need me to get you another light blanket?"

"No need." Xiang Zhilan was not used to his caring tone. After entering the bedroom, she immediately closed the door, keeping him out.

Shen Muzhi shook his head helplessly and went to the kitchen to tidy up.

After closing the door, Xiang Zhilan listened to the sounds outside to make sure he was no longer at the door, then walked to the bedside and sat down.

This room is practically tiny compared to the master bedroom in the villa.

Moreover, this must have been a temporary rental, and the furniture was rather basic, not nearly as nice as her own self-decorated little apartment.

After Xiang Zhilan lay down on the bed, she felt as if she were surrounded by Shen Muzhi's aura, which made her very uncomfortable.

She tossed and turned for a while without falling asleep; her mind was in a bit of a mess.

She didn't know what was going to happen between her and Shen Muzhi; if she continued to be entangled like this, she knew she would never be able to get a divorce.

But even though she had said all sorts of harsh and hurtful things to him and showed him utter disdain, she still couldn't get rid of him.

If things continue like this, she's afraid she might actually soften and forgive him.

Isn't the situation starting to waver a bit? If this continues, it seems there's no other way but to reconcile.

But can she really still trust him?

"No, no." Xiang Zhilan shook her head repeatedly, secretly reminding herself to think more about his shortcomings.

He clearly has more flaws than virtues. Not to mention his domineering nature, his temperament is also unpredictable. Even someone as easy to get along with as her can't get along with him. And... and he has a white moonlight in his heart. A living person can never compare to a dead one, let alone her, who isn't even as good as a fake.

Ni Sitian told her that the woman was Su Yan's younger sister, Su Yan, who had undergone plastic surgery to look like Su Yan.

What she feared most was that Su Yan also had ill intentions. Su Yan was so important to Shen Muzhi, who knew if he would one day sell her out for Su Yan's sister?

She needed to be clear-headed and not be deceived by Shen Muzhi's current behavior. Just like before their marriage, he clearly said he would treat her and the child well, but what happened when it really mattered?

"Xiang Zhilan, you must always remember that relying on yourself is worse than relying on him." She patted her face to keep herself clear-headed and not be swayed.

After reminding herself, she hugged the blanket and closed her eyes, but she couldn't help but think of his good points. His hands were covered with knife wounds and burns from learning to cook for her. He could remember a woman for ten years, which showed that he was sentimental. When he was wholeheartedly kind to people, he could really melt their hearts.

Xiang Zhilan scratched her head, her thoughts becoming increasingly complicated. She decided to give up and let him do whatever he wanted. After all, it wasn't like she had begged him to do these things to her, and she had no obligation to forgive or like him.

Putting everything aside, Xiang Zhilan calmed down and went to sleep.

Fortunately, she became very sleepy after becoming pregnant and fell asleep soon.

After finishing cleaning the kitchen, Shen Muzhi went to the bedroom. Hearing no sound, he gently opened the door, glanced inside, and seeing that she was sleeping soundly, closed the door and went into the study next door to handle some official business.

Recently, some of his nightclub businesses have run into problems, with some people engaging in illegal transactions. Although there have only been a few cases so far, he feels that there is more to it than meets the eye.