CHAPTER 867: EXTRA STORY 5: GREATNESS NEEDS NO WORDS

Jinxiu Garden District.

The winter sun seeped through the floor-to-ceiling window, weaving a warm glow around the tiny human in the cradle, who wriggled its little body, eyes blinking with curiosity while observing the world.

Chen Xinyu shook a rattle: "Little Shuang, Little Shuang, Aunty is here, look here~"

Standing beside was Chen Na, her eyes soft as she gazed at the infant in the cradle.

After giving birth, her almond-shaped eyes showed a hint of fatigue, yet her pupils reflected the gentle allure unique to young mothers. Her low ponytail, tied with a silk scarf, draped softly on her graceful shoulders.

The charm she exudes with every smile or frown is no longer the same as a year ago.

Chen Xinyu glanced at her sister, a trace of envy flashing in her eyes. This must be the temperament her brother-in-law desires.

Unfortunately, she was still too young, hadn’t had children yet, and couldn’t reach this state...

The disappointment in Chen Xinyu swiftly faded, and her attention was caught by the infant in the cradle. "The nose and mouth look like my brother-in-law, but the eyes resemble my sister."

Chen Na smiled warmly: "It’s too early to tell now. Maybe when she’s two or three, we’ll see who she takes after."

"Brother-in-law is handsome, and sister is beautiful. No matter who Little Shuang looks like, she will be a beauty..."

While the two sisters chatted, the door to the living room opened, and Chen Yongxiang and Yooi Shufen came in carrying groceries.

Old Chen spoke while changing shoes: "On the way back, I saw Shen Yuan’s car."

Chen Xinyu’s heart skipped a beat.

She knew her brother-in-law was at Liew Menglu’s place today.

Chen Yongxiang continued: "Nowadays, there are more and more rich people. Buying a car worth over three million without hesitation."

Chen Xinyu secretly let out a sigh of relief.

"When is Shen Yuan coming over tomorrow? Your dad and I will prepare the dishes in advance. Not sure if there will be traffic on the way..."

Yooi Shufen mentioned as she walked in, muttering, "Shen Yuan is thoughtful, knowing Nana doesn’t like visiting relatives, so he didn’t make you celebrate the New Year there. Plus, he’s coming over on the fifth; his relatives probably aren’t all gone yet... Xinyu, when looking for a partner, find someone like your brother-in-law."

Chen Na was speechless. Shen Yuan wasn’t avoiding visiting relatives for her sake, but to maintain "balance."

If she spent the New Year at Shen Yuan’s house, Liew Menglu would definitely find out, and when she did, the other girls would know too. Then they would have feelings about it.

Why can you spend the New Year at Shen Yuan’s house while we can’t?

Everything sacrifices for the greater good.

Meanwhile, Chen Xinyu felt ashamed. Let alone finding a partner like her brother-in-law, but my current partner is her brother-in-law.

....

Dongming District.

Shen Yuan was on the balcony, having a long phone conversation with the class belle, while Liew Menglu was in the kitchen helping Fang Lizhen wash vegetables.

Fang Lizhen glanced at Shen Yuan on the balcony, frowning slightly: "Who could he be on the phone with for so long? It’s not Nana, right?"

Liew Menglu shook her head: "I don’t know."

She didn’t know who it was, but it certainly wasn’t Nana, as Nana was not the chatterbox type to stick to phone conversations.

Nor was it Long Jinghan or Qiao Lei from the Puyue Bay Team, as she had just been chatting with them in a group chat.

It must be some coquettish little minx with an unknown name!

Liew Menglu didn’t want Fang Lizhen to worry, so she remained expressionless and revealed no emotions.

Fang Lizhen had a slightly displeased tone: "Nana’s not as good as you. She hasn’t had any reactions yet. How come she’s already had a baby?"

Liew Menglu frowned slightly: "Alright, Mom, stop it."

Fang Lizhen cut the vegetables with more force: "Where is she more sensible and understanding than you? Where does she have a better figure than you? I tell you, she doesn’t even look as good as you, and...

"Mom, stop it."

Liew Menglu’s tone was already unhappy.

"Alright, alright, I won’t say it. Anyway, my daughter is the best...."

Liew Menglu fell silent.

She could criticize Nana herself, but when her mom or others did, it made her feel uncomfortable.

Liew Menglu would never forget Peng Jiajia, nor would she forget Chen Na, who brought her breakfast every day during their school days and spoke up for her when she was slandered, always standing in front to protect her.

Maybe things couldn’t return to how they were, but deep down, she must still consider me a sister....

Liew Menglu gazed pensively out the window, thoughts swirling.

After dinner, Liew Menglu nestled in Shen Yuan’s arms, watching TV, when she received a message from Hou Qianqian.

"Meng Lu, I left my phone charger at your place. I’ll come over later to get it."

Shen Yuan glanced at the chat content, thinking Qianqian is quite persistent, huh.

If not once, then twice. If not twice, then three times, right?

Liew Menglu pressed her red lips together: "Husband, what should we reply?"

"Just reply however you want to reply."

Liew Menglu pondered for a moment, her eyes suddenly brightening, then she replied: "Come and get it then."

Then she whispered a few words in Shen Yuan’s ear.

Shen Yuan’s eyelid twitched: "Playing like this?"

Liew Menglu smirked: "What do you think, want to play?"

....

Half an hour later.

Hou Qianqian walked into Liew Menglu’s bedroom, saw her charger on the bedside table, and put it in her bag. She looked around: "Where’s Shen Yuan?"

Liew Menglu sat on the bed, her ample legs crossed: "Went to Nana’s place."

"Oh, not staying overnight, huh."

A trace of disappointment flashed in Hou Qianqian’s eyes.

"Maybe he misses Nana, nothing major."

Liew Menglu patted the big bed beside her: "Qianqian, why don’t you stay here tonight?"

Hou Qianqian spoke with indignation: "Shen Yuan just came over and isn’t staying the night here. Don’t you feel like he’s taking you lightly?"

Liew Menglu chuckled. Hou Qianqian wasn’t speaking up for her; she was irritated about coming in vain.

Spent an hour on makeup and dressing, changed clothes, only to come up empty.