After getting in the car, Lin Zhiluo watched as the places they were heading to became increasingly bustling, and then she remembered to ask, "What are we having for dinner tonight?"

"It's a newly opened private hot pot restaurant. Cen Qi said it tastes very good," Qi Zhiyang said.

He clearly remembered that hot pot appeared frequently when his people reported to him before, which showed that Lin Zhiluo liked hot pot in this world.

"I'm already looking forward to it." Lin Zhilu's eyes shone brightly. "Although the spiritual energy in this world is thin, it's very convenient for food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. I also like the food here."

Qi Zhiyang nodded: "When I was first born into this world, I was curious about everything. When I was still a baby, I always thought of electric lights as luminous pearls."

"Luckily, I was reborn as a baby, so I could slowly adapt to this world and avoid making a fool of myself. If I had been reborn halfway through like you, I would most likely have been exposed."

"That's good too. When I first transmigrated, I was barely alive, starving and cold. Some people even wanted to take care of me and came to my house. But later he was disgraced, so it's a good ending for him."

"You're still too soft-hearted," Qi Zhiyang said.

He knew all of what Lin Zhiluo was saying. He still remembered Mr. Li Kangning. He even had Li Bao keep an eye on Lin Zhiluo. However, Li Kangning was having a hard time now.

Qi Zhiyang knew all of this, but he didn't want to say it, so as not to put unnecessary pressure on Lin Zhiluo.

Although the private hot pot restaurant recommended by Cen Qi is located in the bustling city center, it is in a very quiet place, and most people would not know that there is a hot pot restaurant in this place.

Qi Zhiyang and Lin Zhiluo went inside. Qi Zhiyang had booked a small private room, as it was not appropriate for Lin Zhiluo to appear in the public eye.

Lin Zhiluo looked at the menu and gasped. A plate of beef was 888, a seafood platter was 1288, and a vegetable platter was 188.

One serving of beef here is enough for her to eat two hot pot meals outside, even if it's all-you-can-eat.

Qi Zhiyang knew that she had a hard time during her stay, so while she was still looking through the menu, he ordered the dishes according to her preferences.

After the waiter left, Lin Zhilu muttered to herself, "This place could have just robbed us, but they still gave us a free hot pot meal."

Qi Zhiyang was amused by her words: "Don't worry, with my current financial resources, you can eat at this restaurant every day and it won't cost me a hair."

Lin Zhilu immediately shut up.

Two glasses of juice were served first. Lin Zhilu took a sip, but she didn't put the glass down properly and spilled it on her.

Qi Zhiyang quickly handed her a tissue, but Lin Zhilu waved her hand and said, "I dodged quickly, so only a little bit got on my clothes, but a lot of juice splashed on my hands. I'm going to wash my hands."

She found out where the restroom was located.

As she washed her hands, a woman entered. She carried a fragrant scent, and Lin Zhiluo thought that while the perfume smelled nice, it was a bit too strong.

As she washed her hands and straightened up, her eyes met those of the woman in the mirror.

The woman's hand trembled as she applied her lipstick, causing it to fall directly onto the sink.

Lin Zhilu glanced at the woman and realized that the two of them had an inseparable connection.

A chill ran through her; this was the original owner of Lin Zhiluo's mother.

In the future, this person in the Lin family will not give Lin Zhiluo a kind look, and her dislike can even cause the original owner great pain.

The original owner returned to the Lin family because she wanted to experience the warmth of family affection. If she had known what they brought, she would have refused to return to the Lin family when she had the choice in the first place.

Lin Zhiluo glanced at Li Ruorui, nodded, and went back.

Li Ruorui only dared to breathe deeply after confirming that the person had left.

When she made eye contact with the girl, she thought she was seeing her deceased mother-in-law. The cold gaze reminded her of when her mother-in-law would scold her.

Although they had similar temperaments, their appearances were only about 50-60% alike. The girl from earlier was prettier than her deceased mother-in-law.

She suddenly remembered that she seemed to have a daughter who had been living away from home and looked just like that.

That must be her daughter.

"Wait a minute." Without thinking, she rushed out and called out to Lin Zhiluo.

Lin Zhiluo stopped in her tracks. There were only the two of them in the corridor, and she was speaking so loudly. If she pretended not to hear, it would seem a bit fake.

Thinking about the suffering she would endure in the future, she simply couldn't muster a fake smile.

She turned around and looked at Li Ruorui expressionlessly.

Li Ruorui jogged over to Lin Zhiluo's side, only then realizing that the girl was a head taller than her.

Upon closer inspection, her eyebrows and eyes do resemble mine somewhat.

Although the child resembles her mother-in-law more, overall she has grown up to be the best of both her and her husband, Lin Qiu.

"Did you call me because you need something?" Lin Zhilu asked, looking at her.

Li Ruorui asked softly, "What's your name? Where do you live? How old are you?"

"Checking household registration?" Lin Zhiluo looked at Li Ruorui, who shook her head. "I'm sorry, we're not familiar with each other, so I can't tell you these things."

Seeing the wariness in the girl's eyes, Li Ruorui suddenly felt like crying. She was certain that this was her child, and her feelings were different when she saw her.

She said softly, "I'm not a bad person, I just wanted to ask you something."

"Mommy, why are you taking so long to go to the toilet? Daddy and your brothers and sisters are all waiting for you."

A girl's sweet voice followed her.

Lin Zhilu saw her future rival, Lin Sijie!

She was accompanied by a young man, who, upon closer inspection, appeared to be one of the original owner's brothers.

She didn't like them either. Ever since the original owner went back, they had been guarding against her like a thief. Between the original owner and the fake heiress, they never cared whose fault it was; it was always Lin Zhiluo's fault.

Lin Simo is the eldest child in the Lin family. He spent most of his childhood with his grandparents, and he was stunned when he saw Lin Zhiluo.

His gaze was fixed on Lin Zhiluo's face, but when he met her disgusted look, he suddenly snapped back to reality.

It was really rude of him to suddenly stare at that girl like that.

Lin Zhiluo took two steps back, then said to Li Ruorui, "I'm leaving now."

It seems they will meet again in the future, but definitely not now.

Watching Lin Zhiluo's departing figure, Li Ruorui wanted to continue chasing after her, but Lin Sijie was still holding her, with her eldest son beside her.

When Lin Sijie saw Lin Zhiluo's face, her heart was filled with shock.

She carefully observed the expressions on her mother's and brother's faces; they were both watching Lin Zhiluo's departing figure.

She had a bad feeling, a sense that things were about to get out of her control.

Lin Simo snapped out of his daze and looked at Li Ruorui: "Mother, who is she?"