Wow, this rough-around-the-edges pregnant wife is something else, she's incredibly ruthless!

Time flies like water, and in the blink of an eye, that thin boy has grown into a gentle and dignified man. At the age of twenty, he has become a capable manager in Worry-Free Valley.

The man's moon-white round-necked robe accentuated his refined and gentle demeanor, while his jet-black hair was tied up with a white jade hairpin, revealing his delicate features.

"Dong dong dong."

There was a knock on the door. Mingyu stopped what he was doing and was about to look up and say something when he heard a hearty laugh.

No need to guess who it is.

As expected, Wu Biao led his pregnant wife forward.

Wu Biao's wife was named Yan Qin. She was a woman of modest appearance. Her features were not particularly delicate, but she had a gentle and graceful temperament, and she looked at Wu Biao with deep affection.

Having grown accustomed to Wu Biao's carefree nature, Mingyu simply stood up, bowed to Yan Qin, and then personally moved the chair aside.

"Sister-in-law, please sit down. What brings you here all of a sudden?"

The second half of the question was directed at Wu Biao. The man glanced at him sideways, then took out a box from behind him and handed it over.

"What is this?"

"You'll know if you open it and take a look."

Wu Biao leaned back casually in his chair, one hand protectively resting against his wife's back.

Mingyu glanced at the man's wicked smile with suspicion, sensing he wasn't a good person.

Mingyu leaned back instinctively and carefully opened the box with both hands.

Inside was a jade pendant of superior quality, dark green in color, exuding a mysterious yet noble feeling.

A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes as he took the jade pendant out of the box. He examined it closely before asking, "What... does this mean?"

"What did you say?"

Wu Biao sat up straight, giving him a look that said, "Don't be so ungrateful, kid."

Seeing the two of them speaking in riddles, Yan Qin leaned over and replied with a smile, "Isn't it your twentieth birthday coming up soon? This is something that Brother Wu and I specially bought for you when we went to the capital."

"It's not a good thing, but I hope it brings you good luck. After you turn twenty, you'll be a real adult. I hope you'll be as steady and reserved as this jade pendant, yet mysterious and free."

The woman's eyes held sincerity and blessings, leaving Mingyu momentarily speechless.

He slowly rose and bowed to the two of them.

"Thank you, Brother Xie and Sister-in-law, Mingyu will accept this gift."

"That's more like it! How come you're so serious at such a young age? You should smile more like you are now."

Wu Biao's words left Mingyu somewhat helpless, a hint of shyness appearing on his handsome face before he softly replied, "Okay."

After a brief chat, Wu Biao and his companion left the house without keeping Mingyu from working.

As a result, less than three minutes after the man left, there was another knock on the door.

Looking up, one sees a bright and beautiful young woman, standing gracefully in a pale yellow cardigan and skirt, her hair styled in a pretty bun.

"elder brother."

"What brings you here?" Mingyu asked with a doting tone, then inquired, "Have you finished your work for today?"

"of course."

The girl was pretty and charming. She went inside and sat down on a stool by herself.

She now works at a sanitary napkin factory in Wuyou Valley, where her daily job is to record the shipment volume.

The young girl had just finished her work and rushed over to Mingyu's side without stopping.

The bulging handbag clearly contained something good.

He couldn't wait to open it as soon as he sat down. Mingyu glanced at it casually, then pretended not to know and asked, "What good stuff did you bring this time?"

"Brother, close your eyes."

Mingyu smiled slightly, then sat down opposite the girl and closed his eyes.

He had already seen it; it was a deep purple dress embroidered with his beloved green bamboo in gold thread.

Mingyu felt both amused and heartbroken when he recalled how the little girl had been sneaking around the house every night just two weeks ago.

She has never liked embroidery since she was a child, so it must have been really difficult for her to make this dress.

His long eyelashes trembled slightly as the boy concealed his inner emotions until he heard the girl's voice in his ear.

"Brother, you can open your eyes now."

"it is good."

Sure enough, when I opened my eyes, what came into view was a long robe.

The robe was made of fine Shu brocade, the fabric was soft and comfortable, and the color was a deep purple that suited his temperament.

Of course, the most eye-catching feature is the green bamboo embroidered with gold thread along the collar and cuffs.

The green bamboo is not large, sometimes only a few thousand leaves, but when they are put together, they create a mysterious feeling.

Mingyu took it from Mingmei's expectant eyes.

Touching the cuff, Mingyu immediately noticed the marks of it being opened, and the surrounding fabric also felt softer than the rest of the fabric.

These are the clothes his silly sister sewed for him night after night, stitch by stitch.

His eyes welled up with tears, and Mingyu looked up at the girl, a tender smile spreading across his lips.

"Does brother like it?"

"like."

"Then I'll wear it on my brother's birthday!" Mingmei said expectantly.

Actually, she had her own agenda.

Others get new clothes sewn by their mothers for their twentieth birthday, but her brother only has her.

She didn't want him to suffer any grievances; if not his mother, then his closest relative!

Mingyu naturally understood Mingmei's feelings, and sometimes he felt ashamed that he, as her older brother, was not as thoughtful as she was.

In one day, Mingyu received gifts from many people, but none from Meng Tong and Lu Chuan.

The boy was somewhat disappointed but also looking forward to his birthday.

He knew that his wife and Brother Chuan would give him a surprise.

……

Sure enough, five days later at Mingyu's birthday banquet, Meng Tong and Lu Chuan, who had gone to Lin Yuan Kingdom, returned.

Wearing a deep purple round-necked robe, the young man's dark hair was tied up high, and his face was filled with undisguised joy.

He bowed to the two of them and said, "Madam, Brother Chuan."

"Yes, they've all grown up."

Patting the boy's shoulder, he no longer looked thin and frail, but instead exuded a vibrant energy.

Meng Tong looked up at the boy who was taller than her, and after a long silence, she said, "Happy birthday."

"Thank you, Madam."

After another bow, Lu Chuan, who had been silent to the side, suddenly stepped forward and handed over a box.

"Here's a birthday present for you. See if you like it."

"Madam Xie, Brother Chuan."

Mingyu carefully took the item, intending to open it after returning to his room. However, someone egged him on, saying, "Open it and let us see!"

Everyone meant well and just wanted to have some fun.

After obtaining Lu Chuan and Meng Tong's consent, Mingyu bent down and opened the box.

There was a gun lying inside.

Others also came over to look, but no one knew what it was, including Mingyu himself.

Everyone looked at Meng Tong and Lu Chuan with puzzled expressions.

Lu Chuan glanced at the woman's expression, then squatted down and took the item out.