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When Zhou Si was thirty-five, I got pregnant. By that time, I was already twenty-eight myself. Honestly, time really does fly! I used to think that women started going downhill once they hit thirty, and men began to age noticeably after forty. But now I see how shallow that thought was. The male celebrities on TV still look like fresh-faced youths even at forty, and when Zhou Si is out and about alone, he still gets approached by young girls.

After I got pregnant, I really did quit my job. My days were just eating, drinking, and sleeping until I naturally woke up. Don’t come at me with talk about dreams or career ambitions—I felt like being a lazy freeloader was pure bliss. Ugh, I’ve totally gone downhill now.

As for our marriage, things between Zhou Si and me were actually even better than I’d imagined. Honestly, after we got married, we didn’t fight even once. Any time there was a disagreement, no matter who was right or wrong, he would always give in unconditionally. Having a baby was something I wanted willingly. I mean, considering Zhou Si isn’t exactly young anymore (not saying he’s old, because he refuses to admit that! If I call him old, he’ll make sure I can’t get out of bed for days!), and I was curious what he’d be like as a dad.

That day, Zhou Si and I went out for a little stroll. The car had barely driven a few blocks when my eyes landed on a milk tea shop, and I couldn’t bear to look away. Zhou Si sighed, helpless, pulled over, reached over to lightly tap my nose, and asked, “What flavor do you want?”

Before I could even answer, he guessed, “Mango pomelo sago?”

I nodded, grinning sneakily.

Then he added, “No sugar, right?”

I nodded vigorously. Gotta say, nobody knows me like Zhou Si does. These days, the moment I furrow my brow, he already knows what I’m about to ask for.

“Wait here. Don’t wander off.”

“Okay.”

Even though I’m not a three-year-old, Zhou Si still always treats me like a kid (well....except in certain situations).

While I was sitting in the car waiting, I suddenly noticed two tall guys standing across the street. I swear I’m not being thirsty, but maybe after being with Zhou Si for so long, my standards for men have gotten a lot higher. Normally, when Zhou Wan tags me in pics of ripped guys or flower boys on social media, I’m totally indifferent—probably because I see Zhou Si at home every day. Nothing feels new anymore.

But those two guys across the street? Totally different. Not only were they tall and handsome, their features were each striking in their own way.

Appreciating beautiful things is basic human instinct, right? My gaze was glued to them, and I couldn’t resist pulling out my phone to snap a pic and send it to my bestie, Zhou Wan.

Zhou Wan’s still single, and she’s got super high standards—average guys just don’t cut it for her. But the photo I sent got her immediate stamp of approval.

She replied in a flash:
[Damn! These two are so hot!!!]

Me:
[They’re standing right in front of me!]

Zhou Wan:
[Two guys? Don’t tell me they’re gay?]

Me:
[They don’t look gay.]

Zhou Wan:
[I don’t care, girl! Quick, get their contact info for me!!]

Me:
[I’m scared…]

Zhou Wan:
[Sister-in-law! My happiness is in your hands!]

So I glanced at Zhou Si waiting outside the milk tea shop, then looked at the two men nearby. After hesitating for a while, I finally pushed the car door open and got out.

I decided, for the sake of my bestie’s happiness, I had to go for it!

Just as I mustered up my courage and walked up to ask for the guy’s WeChat, I suddenly heard Zhou Si’s cold voice from behind me:
“Xiao Lizhi.”

I froze in place from sheer awkwardness.

Zhou Si walked up with a cup of milk tea in his hand, threw an arm around my shoulders, and casually greeted the two guys in front of me:
“Lin Siyi, Xie Yanchuan.”

Wait—he knows them?

What are the odds?!

The three men stood there chatting, each of them a different flavor of handsome.

Zhou Si gives off that strong business-elite vibe—definitely has that “bossy CEO” look.

Lin Siyi, I heard, is a teacher. Totally gives off those untouchable, aloof vibes—like the flower on the highest peak.

Xie Yanchuan is still working on his PhD—sunny, youthful, and ridiculously good-looking.

Seriously, standing among these three, I felt like everyone’s eyes were on me.

I didn’t forget my “mission,” so I greeted the two men politely.

Just as I was about to ask for their contact info, Zhou Si cut in before I could:
“Mr. Lin is already married.”

Lin Siyi gave me a polite smile, and oh man, that smile was like a ray of sunshine on a cold winter morning. So warm.

I noticed the ring on his finger and realized I’d made a misstep. Smiling awkwardly, I said, “Didn’t expect someone who looks so young to already be married, huh?”

Talk about early marriage!

So I shifted my target to Xie Yanchuan and was just about to greet him when Zhou Si added,
“Xie Yanchuan is my cousin Zhou Fei’s fiancé.”

“Zhou Fei, huh…” I had nothing more to say at that point.

Zhou Fei is Zhou Wan’s most hated cousin. Not because she did anything wrong—but because she’s so damn beautiful that even Zhou Wan, the pampered princess herself, felt insecure around her.

I sighed and quickly texted everything back to Zhou Wan.

Zhou Wan:
[Ahhhhhh! Life is SO unfair!!! Zhou Fei is already gorgeous, and now she’s got a hot fiancé too?! And me?! What do I have?!]

Me:
[You have a hot big brother! And a pretty sister-in-law!]

Zhou Wan:
[Yuck.]

After the small talk, Zhou Si held my hand as we got back in the car.

As soon as we got in, he gave me this very dangerous look.

Me, feeling guilty:
“W-Why are you looking at me like that?”

Zhou Si:
“Why were you asking them for contact info?”

Me, being honest:
“For Zhou Wan, obviously! As her sister-in-law, it’s my duty to think about her future!”

Zhou Si narrowed his eyes, clearly skeptical:
“All right then.”

Me:
“What?”

Zhou Si leaned in and kissed the corner of my lips:
“Xiao Lizhi, if you ever cheat on me, you're finished.”

I bit the corner of his lip hard:
“Same goes for you! If you dare cheat, you’re done for!”

Zhou Si chuckled, reached out to ruffle my hair:
“Wouldn’t dare.”

Me:
“I’m not done talking.”

Zhou Si:
“Okay, go on.”

Me:
“If you ever cheat, every car, house, and stock under your name becomes mine!”

Zhou Si laughed even harder:
“Silly girl, they were all yours to begin with.”

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Translator's note: Hello friends. Hope you are enjoying the story. Finally it is the first project I have completed. If you have any problems with the translation you can comment them, I'll try to correct it. And yeah you can suggest me any good novels to translate, just don't suggest something too outrageously long. I'm happy to recieve suggestions. Have a good day😇😊