Chapter 53 My husband went with me
Shen Lai's body suddenly stiffened, "Your...parents' house?"
Pei Jingyan said casually, "My parents want to see you."
When Shen Lai heard that Pei Jingyan's parents wanted to see him, his breathing seemed to freeze in the air.
After a long while, he managed to squeeze out a dry voice, "Why do your parents suddenly want to see me?"
Pei Jingyan glanced at her and said, "It's normal for them to want to see you, their daughter-in-law."
The affair between the two of them caused a sensation on the Internet, and the Pei family must have heard about it.
Shen Lai's palms were slightly wet with sweat.
Although he knew that this kind of thing was inevitable, when the day really came, Shen Lai couldn't help but feel nervous.
After all, the gap between their current identities is too big. The Shen family is bankrupt and Shen Lingzhen is in prison. She is no longer the glamorous eldest lady of the Shen family.
Shen Lai's throat rolled over, "Do you really have to go?"
Pei Jingyan said calmly: "An ugly daughter-in-law must meet her parents-in-law. Do you want to never meet my parents again in your life?"
You are the ugly one, Shen Lai thought to himself.
She suddenly felt a little regretful. If she had known that she would meet Pei Jingyan's parents, she would have stayed here and continued recording the show.
At least I don't have to deal with elders.
Shen Lai's relaxed and happy mood was completely shattered by this sudden news, and the atmosphere in the car became inexplicably solemn.
Pei Jingyan waited for a long time, but Shen Lai didn't speak. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Shen Lai staring at the scenery outside the window in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking.
"Are you so nervous when you think about meeting my parents?" Pei Jingyan suddenly spoke.
Shen Lai clenched her hands quietly under her sleeves. She didn't want Pei Jingyan to see her nervousness, so she looked up and said, "I'm not nervous."
On the day she married Pei Jingyan, she had already thought about the consequences.
The worst that could happen was being ridiculed, but as long as she could save her mother, she could endure anything.
Pei Jingyan adjusted his posture, folding his hands and casually placing them on his lower abdomen. "Why are you so nervous? Don't you still have me?"
Chen Lai paused, she looked up at Pei Jingyan, her clear pupils happened to meet his dark eyes, deep and obscure.
Shen Lai's throat rolled, "Who said I was nervous? Stop giving me drama."
She took the initiative to change the subject, "By the way, when you proposed to marry me, did your parents know?"
Pei Jingyan tapped his bony fingertips lightly on the armrest. "Of course I don't know."
Shen Lai thought so too.
If Pei's father and mother knew about this, they would never agree to let Pei Jingyan marry her.
She asked casually, "Aren't you afraid your parents won't agree?"
Pei Jingyan raised his eyebrows. "We've already got the certificate. What if they don't agree?"
He said it lightly, as if he was talking about something insignificant. "Besides, aren't you pregnant now?"
Shen Lai understood that she was pregnant with the Pei family's heir. Even if Pei Jingyan's parents disagreed, they would compromise for the sake of the child in her belly.
What's more, getting a marriage certificate can help Pei Jingyan obtain the inheritance rights. No matter what, Pei's father and mother will not force the two to divorce at this time.
Obviously, both of them knew this very well, but when Pei Jingyan said it, Shen Lai's heart still ached.
Perhaps it was because she had been getting along quite well with Pei Jingyan during this period, so she forgot for a moment that their marriage was just a transaction.
Soon the car drove into the villa gate, passed a long green avenue, circled the fountain, and finally stopped in front of the heavy golden gate.
Chen Lai came here once when he was a child, so he still remembers it. It hasn't changed much from before and is still as noble and luxurious as before.
But she is no longer the eldest daughter of the Shen family.
The lights were on in the living room of the villa. Pei Kaifeng and Yin Ningjing were sitting on the sofa watching TV. The former had some similarities in facial features to Pei Jingyan, but was more intimidating without being angry. The latter had an outstanding temperament, and the years seemed to have left only maturity and elegance on her.
"Dad, Mom."
Pei Jingyan took the initiative to shout.
Pei Kaifeng looked over and asked, "Are you back?"
"Um."
At this time, Pei Kaifeng noticed Shen Lai behind Pei Jingyan. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at him with a scrutinizing look.
Shen Lai felt several eyes on her. She forced a smile and took the initiative to greet them, "Uncle..."
But just as the word "uncle" came out, Pei Jingyan suddenly looked over, and Shen Lai immediately changed the words on the tip of his tongue and said, "Dad, Mom."
Yin Ningjing frowned slightly.
Pei Kaifeng's expression didn't change. "Please sit down."
Chen Lai followed Pei Jingyan and sat down on the sofa beside him. Pei Jingyan glanced at the driver, and the driver immediately understood and picked up the things in his hand.
"This is the gift that Shen Lai bought for you."
Pei Kaifeng took a glance.
What was prepared for him was a bottle of Fenjiu, Qinghua 50-year-old original liquor.
The jade pendant prepared for Yin Ningjing was made of mutton-fat jade.
These are all the things that the old couple likes on a daily basis.
Pei Kaifeng's eyes passed over Pei Jingyan calmly and fell on Shen Lai's face, "You are thoughtful. This price is not cheap, right?"
Shen Lai stiffly raised the corners of his mouth and responded with a smile.
She thought, of course it’s not cheap, because all of this was bought by your son.
Just as they were passing by the mall, Shen Lai suggested buying some gifts. After all, it was their first meeting, and it would not be appropriate to go empty-handed.
But Pei Jingyan said he was ready.
Now it seems that it is indeed much better than what she prepared, because she has no money to buy such an expensive gift.
It seems that Pei Jingyan is also worried that she will not be able to present herself in front of his parents.
At this time, Yin Ningjing, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke, "Ms. Chen, when did you get together with Jing Yan?"
Shen Lai paused, meeting Yin Ningjing's scrutinizing gaze, and pretended to be calm as she said, "Three months ago."
Fortunately, she and Pei Jingyan had discussed their statements before the show, otherwise if Pei Jingyan's mother suddenly asked her this question, she might not be able to answer it.
Yin Ningjing narrowed her eyes upon hearing this, "You've only been dating for such a short time, and you already have a child?"
Pei Jingyan took the initiative to take over the conversation, "Weren't you the one urging us to have a grandchild? Now that we have one, aren't you happy?"
Yin Ningjing choked.
Of course she wanted to become a grandmother sooner, but she didn't expect that person would be Shen Lai.
"Didn't you two get along before? Why are you suddenly together?"
As she said this, Yin Ningjing's gaze darted between the two of them.
Pei Jingyan said calmly, "How can I be sure about things that happened in my childhood? I used to dislike her, but then I suddenly fell in love with her."
"What about Miss Shen?" Yin Ningjing looked at Shen Lai, "Are you the same as Jing Yan?"
Shen Lai subconsciously looked at Pei Jingyan, who was staring at her with great interest. She was in a dilemma and had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Yes."
Yin Ningjing frowned, obviously not believing this statement.
It was Pei Kaifeng who broke the deadlock, "Okay, let's eat first, and we can talk later if you have anything to say."
In the bright kitchen, the housekeeper was instructing the servants to serve the dishes. Because the two of them were coming back today, Pei Kaifeng specifically asked them to prepare a few more dishes.
At this time, Pei Jingyan suddenly said, "She likes this dish, put it in front of her."
The butler paused, then placed the squirrel mandarin fish in front of Shen Lai.
Pei Kaifeng and Yin Ningjing looked at each other, surprise flashing in their eyes.
They had never seen Pei Jingyan care so much about any woman before, even knowing exactly what she liked to eat.
Shen Lai was a little embarrassed and lowered his voice and said, "Your parents are still here."
"You're my wife, isn't it normal for me to take care of you?" Pei Jingyan remained calm. "Besides, you're pregnant, you should eat more good food."
Chen Lai thought that Pei Jingyan was deliberately putting on an act in front of her parents just to show how loving they were. In order not to be exposed, she had to swallow her words silently.
However, after Pei Jingyan's reminder, Pei Kaifeng turned his attention to Shen Lai's belly, "How many months old is the baby?"
Shen Lai answered truthfully, "Almost three months."
Hearing this, Pei Kaifeng's expression eased a bit. "Have you been to the hospital for a checkup?"
"I have." Shen Lai glanced at Pei Jingyan beside her. She paused and added, "Last time, Pei...my husband went with me."
When he heard her awkwardly change the word "husband", a barely perceptible smile crossed Pei Jingyan's lips.
At this time, Yin Ningjing spoke up: "Now that you have a child, don't show up outside all day long. Stay at home and take care of the baby. After all, the Shen family can afford to support you."
Shen Lai paused with her chopsticks. She could tell that Yin Ningjing was not satisfied with her job.
In the eyes of the rich, the glamorous stars in the entertainment industry are just actors for people's entertainment.
Just as Shen Lai was about to speak, Pei Jingyan suddenly held her hand, and the reassuring warmth passed through her skin. Then she heard Pei Jingyan say, "This is a job she likes, and she won't quit."
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