Chapter 711: Chapter 614: Another Happy Event

Xiao Man attended Lu Jianling’s engagement party. The couple’s new home was a dowry gift from the Lu Family, so it naturally fell to Yang Liu’er, the bride’s sister-in-law, to handle the decorations. At Yang Liu’er’s persistent invitation, Xiao Man squeezed in a visit. She liked what she saw and offered a few of her own suggestions, leaving it up to them to decide whether to use them. Their casual conversation inevitably turned to the topic of their past lives. Since Yang Liu’er could still recall the final fate of the Lu Feng Group, Xiao Man wondered if she also knew who Lu Jianling had married in their previous life.

But Yang Liu’er shook her head, saying she really didn’t know. However, she was absolutely certain that Lu Jianling hadn’t married Zhao Xian in her past life.

Based on the few rumors she remembered, the sister of the Lu Feng Group’s chairman, Lu Jianling, had not gotten along with her in-laws. Furthermore, the man she married in her past life had an ex-wife. In contrast, the Zhao Xian she met in this life, while having parents and brothers, was not close to them and had no contact. Zhao Xian had never been married, or even been in a serious relationship.

Yang Liu’er was very fond of Zhao Xian as a brother-in-law. Not only was he a fine man and a perfect match for Lu Jianling, but his family situation was simple and his romantic history was clean. With her memories of the past, Yang Liu’er felt these points were crucial.

In her previous life, after something happened to Lu Jianling’s child, she and her husband quickly divorced. The reason was that her husband wanted to bring home the son and daughter he had with his ex-wife. Lu Jianling refused, and her parents-in-law argued with her incessantly. Unable to bear it, she finally proposed a divorce, but how could she have known that this was exactly what the man wanted? He took half of her assets and reunited with his ex-wife and children. One could easily imagine them living happily ever after, a big family with multiple generations under one roof, while Lu Jianling was fated to be all alone, enveloped by loneliness and sorrow.

In this life, Yang Liu’er meeting Lu Jian Country meant the Lu Family was destined not to repeat the same mistakes. The Shi family had already been dealt with, so Shi Juying couldn’t marry Lu Jian Country, and of course, Lu Jianling wouldn’t marry the man from her previous life either.

This was what Xiao Man was thinking as well. She and Yang Liu’er speculated together: ’Where on earth did the Zhao Xian of our past life disappear to? If he was also in Beijing, why didn’t he ever make an appearance?’

In this life, he and Lu Jianling were inseparable from the moment they met. To outsiders, their relationship progressed with lightning speed; it was the very definition of love at first sight.

Yang Liu’er had heard Lu Jianling describe her few, yet incredibly clear, memories. She deeply sympathized and understood, as she and Yang Junfan had gone through a similar experience. One really couldn’t underestimate the friendships and promises made between children. Back then in Xin City, Zhao Xian and Lu Jianling had only spent half a year together, but they had truly relied on and trusted one another. The Zhao Xian of today was tall and sturdy, but as a child, he had been frail and timid. Because of their jobs, his grandparents were often away at night, leaving him locked alone in their pitch-black house. It was impossible for a six or seven-year-old boy not to be terrified. So, his little friend Lu Jianling would run to his window, call his name, and talk to him, reassuring him again and again, "Jianling is here, so don’t be scared! Don’t be scared!"

When Mrs. Lu learned of the situation, she went to Zhao Xian’s grandparents and offered to help look after the boy at night. After that, not only were Zhao Xian and Lu Jianling inseparable during the day, but they also slept under the same quilt at night. One could only imagine how close they were.

Perhaps the two children had made some kind of promise back then; it was impossible to know for sure. Otherwise, why would they rush to get married right after reuniting, without even bothering to date? Both of them felt it was the most natural thing in the world. Yang Liu’er thought it was for the best—it saved everyone a lot of worry and effort.

With Lu Jianling’s marriage settled, all that was left was the wedding ceremony for everything to be complete. It just went to show, you can’t stop fate when it comes knocking. Her loving father and brother, Uncle Lu and Lu Jian Country, both breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as though a major problem had finally been solved.

But the Lu Family’s happy occasions seemed to come one after another, like a hen laying eggs: Yang Liu’er was pregnant!

Yang Liu’er had been inspecting the workshop when she was suddenly overcome with nausea. She ran to the restroom and threw up for a long time. Luo Chunxiang, worried, asked if she might be pregnant. She then accompanied her to the obstetrics and gynecology department at De Ren Hospital, where it was confirmed she was over a month pregnant.

The two of them hadn’t known if Xiao Man would be in, but they dropped by to check and happened to find her. Xiao Man took Yang Liu’er’s pulse, congratulated her, and told her that she was perfectly healthy and had nothing to worry about. She advised her to just eat, drink, and be merry as usual, stressing that keeping a relaxed and cheerful mood was the most important thing.

Yang Liu’er had been a mother in her previous life, and after meeting Weiwei in this one, her maternal instincts had kicked into overdrive as she doted on him with all her heart. The feeling of being a mother was not foreign to her, but the sudden pregnancy still left her thrilled. Her face flushed a deep crimson all the way to her earlobes. Wringing her hands, she mumbled, as if trying to explain, "It’s... it’s all Lu Jian Country’s fault! He went to France for a few days, and as soon as he got back, he had no restraint... Now what am I going to do?"

Luo Chunxiang let out a snort of laughter. Xiao Man rolled her eyes at Yang Liu’er and teased her, "So you don’t want it? In that case, I’ll go inform the family."

Yang Liu’er quickly waved her hands. "No, no, that’s not it! I just... I haven’t figured out how to tell Weiwei yet. Sigh!"

Xiao Man was speechless. ’Is she taking advantage of the fact that Weiwei is little and won’t understand? I wonder what expression the grown-up Weiwei would make if he ever heard her say that.’

Lu Jian Country and Lu Jianling rushed over. The siblings flanked Yang Liu’er, supporting her as if she were a priceless treasure. If they hadn’t been in a bustling hospital, Lu Jian Country would have just swept her up into his arms and carried her away.

Luo Chunxiang said she wanted to have Xiao Man check her pulse as well, so she didn’t leave with them. Watching Lu Jian Country dote on Yang Liu’er like a precious treasure, she sighed softly and said, "The Bai family should see this. It proves how right Liu’er was to leave Junfan. This is the life she’s supposed to live! And it’s all thanks to Liu’er. If not for her, I’d be nothing but ashes by now, unable to look after my children!"

Xiao Man had Luo Chunxiang sit down and took her pulse. She was in excellent health; there was nothing wrong.

Luo Chunxiang hesitated for a moment before asking anxiously, "My youngest son... he wasn’t always so weak. When I got divorced, the Bai Family refused to give me the children, and they didn’t treat them well. As a result, they were always sick with one thing or another. Now he’s as frail as paper, constantly coughing and struggling to breathe. My two daughters are in poor health, too. Manman, your medical skills are unparalleled. You cured me, so could you please take a look at my three children? Maybe prescribe them some medicine?"

Xiao Man looked at Luo Chunxiang. "Are you the one seeking treatment for the three children, or is this their father’s request?"

Since this involved the Bai Family, she had to be cautious. After all, Bai Lihua’s greatest talent was manipulating women. He’d managed to trick medicine out of Wu Xiaowen, so if he found out Luo Chunxiang had once received a prescription from Xiao Man, would he let the opportunity pass? Even if he was in prison now, the Bai Family was like a centipede that doesn’t fall over even in death—it might still have a few legs that could move. Who could guarantee Luo Chunxiang wouldn’t be soft-hearted and let him use her?

Luo Chunxiang’s face flushed red. "Bai... Bai Lihua, I haven’t seen him in a long time. I heard he’s already in prison, so how could he be involved... Of course, it’s me, their mother, who wants to get them treatment! The children are all mine now. It has nothing to do with him!"

"The children are all yours now? Including the three Bai Lihua had with his ex-wife?"

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