When she turned her head and saw Shen Muzhi's face clearly, she could no longer hold back. All the longing and grievances she had suppressed for so long burst out at this moment.
She burst into tears and threw herself into Shen Muzhi's arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
He mumbled incoherently while his hands kept pounding on Shen Muzhi's body.
"Brother, where have you been all these years? Why haven't you come home? Do you know how my sister-in-law and I have been these past few years? Waaah~, I thought, I thought I would never see you again."
Even Shen Muzhi, who rarely showed his emotions, couldn't help but tear up when he held his sister, whom he had lost and found again, and heard her grievances.
No one knew how excited he was at that moment. Although she had been trying her best to find the whereabouts of her sister-in-law and aunt, she also agreed with her subordinate's words.
For two women, surviving in this chaotic world is almost impossible.
What kept him searching was nothing more than his own obsession, but he never expected that they would actually meet again.
This was a completely unexpected and delightful surprise for him.
He felt that he was able to see his sister again thanks to his own role as a child bride, which reminded him of what his mother had told him before she passed away:
"Hei Ni is a bit ugly, but she's a good wife who can take care of the family."
He didn't quite understand before, but now he just feels that his mother has great taste. This daughter-in-law, aside from other things, is indeed very good at managing the household.
If it weren't for her, he would have no family left, what home would he have?
Given the dependence her younger sister had just shown her, it was clear that she had treated her sister very well over the years; otherwise, why would her sister be so close to her?
Thinking this, his gaze toward Yan Xiao became filled with gratitude, and his attitude became even gentler than before.
He gently patted Shen Qiyue, who was crying with snot and tears streaming down her face, and then suggested to Yan Xiao:
"This ship won't last much longer. Let's get out of here first."
Shen Muzhi's attitude was evident in his smile, and she secretly cursed the male lead as a jerk in her heart, but on the surface she nodded happily in agreement.
Then, along with Lou Guyu and Man Yi, who were whispering to each other, they followed behind Shen Muzhi.
Lou Guyu, who was following behind, was still just a teenager. Once he knew there was no danger, his curiosity was piqued.
After failing to get any useful information from Man Yi, he walked over to Yan Xiao and whispered gossip:
"I just heard your sister mention a sister-in-law. You have a sister-in-law? Where is she? Is she gone? Why doesn't your brother even ask about her? Could it be that she's found someone new?"
Yan Xiao glanced sideways at Lou Guyu, but before she could speak, Shen Qiyue turned around fiercely, sniffing as she said:
"Don't talk nonsense. My brother is not that kind of person. He will only have my sister-in-law as his wife in his life, and he would never do anything to betray her."
After speaking, she eagerly tugged at Shen Muzhi's arm, looked up and stared intently at him, her eyes desperately seeking a definite answer.
"Brother, do you think what I said is right?"
She hadn't forgotten that she had promised her sister-in-law that once she found her brother, she would make sure he treated her sister-in-law well and wouldn't let her suffer any grievances. She was a woman of her word.
Moreover, my sister-in-law suffered so much after marrying into their family; it is their family that feels indebted to her.
Although her sister-in-law hadn't treated her well before, she hadn't let her starve to death. In this chaotic world, she was much better off than some of her daughters' parents.
Moreover, her current sister-in-law is the best person to her besides her brother, and also the most capable and intelligent person she has ever met. She will not allow anyone to disrupt their family of three.
No one will do.
When Shen Muzhi met his younger sister's serious gaze, he found it amusing; he had never been interested in matters of romance.
Since his mother chose his wife and he married her, it was naturally a lifelong commitment.
Moreover, Heini had done him a great favor, and it was only right and proper for him to ensure her lifelong well-being.
So he answered readily, without the slightest hint of reluctance:
"Yes, July is right."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qiyue seemed relieved, and a smile immediately appeared on her face. She quickly turned to Yan Xiao, eager to claim credit.
"Sister-in-law, you can rest assured now. Our family of three is finally reunited."
I'm not at all relieved!
Yan Xiao thought to herself, "Is this male lead just trying to fool a child? Only a fool would believe that. Does he think the righteous female lead is just a decoration?"
On the surface, however, he appeared flattered and surprised, and no one could see anything wrong with him.
She had thought it through clearly. Although the male lead was excellent in every way, he was a clueless blockhead and had an official love interest arranged by the author.
She had no interest in fighting with other women over a man, nor was she interested in watching a scoundrel waver and act all lovey-dovey. Her goal was the whole forest outside; why would she put all her eggs in one basket?
Therefore, she and Shen Muzhi will eventually divorce, but divorce is also a skill, and it must be done in a way that maximizes their interests.
The male protagonist hasn't figured it out yet, but he'll naturally fall for the female protagonist once he does.
When that time comes, if she acts magnanimous and reluctantly lets them be together, won't they remember her kindness? Won't they feel guilty towards her?
Just thinking about it, she was almost moved to tears by her own selflessness.
Yan Xiao had a beautiful idea, and she couldn't help but smile. Combined with what Shen Qiyue had just said, everyone who saw it thought that she was happy for Shen Muzhi's statement.
Shen Qiyue thought so too, so she was clenching her little fists and secretly vowing in her heart that she must keep an eye on her brother for her sister-in-law and absolutely not let any outsider have any chance to ruin their relationship.
Her sister-in-law is indeed a bit ugly now, but apart from being ugly, she really has no flaws. What's more, her sister-in-law said that she will become fair-skinned, and she has already become much fairer. She will definitely become a great beauty in the future.
She was absolutely certain of this.
Shen Muzhi was unaware of what the two women beside him were thinking. At this moment, he only wanted to take Shen Qiyue back and ask them how they had spent the past two years, and he also wanted to know what Hei Ni's medical skills were all about.
The family of three, each with their own thoughts, had no idea that the two children, one big and one small, had become as dumb as sticks ever since Chen Qiyue called Yanxiao "sister-in-law."
Lou Guyu felt that he must be hallucinating or experiencing a hallucination, otherwise how could such a terrifying thing exist in this world?
Dr. Yan, you don't look like a woman at all.
Is it reasonable for a woman to look like this, be so fierce, and yet be so cunning, treacherous, and ruthless?
If Yanxiao is indeed a woman, isn't she blatantly telling him that they have been manipulated by this woman from the very beginning?
Is this appropriate?
Doesn't he have any pride?
Is he naturally incompatible with women?
How come he always encounters the fiercest and most ruthless women?
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