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Lu Yanxun looked at Jiang Zao with a slightly darkened gaze, as if trying to see through her delicate and beautiful face to her true inner self.

Perhaps due to preconceived notions, Lu Yanxun always felt that Jiang Zao was too good at pretending.

Looking at her is like looking at flowers through fog; no matter how you look at it, you can't see through her.

So, is she really trying to find another opportunity to run away by acting like this today?

It was too late yesterday, and the buses had stopped running, so her attempt to run away from home failed.

But it's daytime now, so if she wanted to leave, she could easily get into a car and leave.

Lu Yanxun unconsciously pursed his lips, his gaze towards Jiang Zao becoming even more intense.

Jiang Zao's attention was entirely focused on her conversation with her mother-in-law and sister-in-law, and she didn't have time to pay attention to whether Lu Yanxun was looking at her or what his expression was like.

Little did she know that her ideal husband had secretly made a decision.

Upon hearing Jiang Zao say that the children would like her as their aunt and that she would even pay for new clothes for them, Lu Yanting immediately straightened her back.

Now it was she who felt flattered.

Lu Yanting smiled, her eyes shining as she looked at Jiang Zao.

He took his sycophantic nature to the extreme, praising, "Sister-in-law, you're so kind, thank you, sister-in-law!"

Jiang Zao's proactive gesture of goodwill surprised Su Xiufen.

Sure enough, my son came back, and all my troubles were resolved.

Su Xiufen was both happy and gratified, and quickly said, "How could I let you spend the money? I'll pay for it."

Jiang Zao responded enthusiastically: "Mom, I have money. Great-Grandma gave me a lot of money yesterday. You've worked hard taking care of me these past few months. I also want to make two sets of clothes for Great-Grandma and for you."

Su Xiufen was overjoyed that her daughter-in-law had become so sensible.

She smiled happily and contentedly: "The money your great-grandmother gave you is all your private savings. You can keep it yourself. You don't need to spend money on household expenses. Mom will pay for them. It's settled then. Mom is off today. After breakfast, let's go to the fabric store together."

Seeing that Su Xiufen was so happy, Jiang Zao didn't want to spoil her mood, so she didn't refuse again and readily agreed.

"Thank you, Mom. Then I won't be polite."

Su Xiufen smiled and scolded, "You silly child, we're all family, why be so polite with your own family?"

"Mmm." Jiang Zao nodded obediently.

Jiang Zao appeared well-behaved and calm on the surface, but was actually overjoyed inside.

My mother-in-law also said that they were all family and told her not to be polite with her own family.

Does this mean that she has forgiven the original owner's past actions and has genuinely accepted her as she is now?

In fact, Jiang Zao is not the kind of person who fawns over others, nor does she necessarily seek anyone's forgiveness or acceptance.

It's not that the Lu family is rich and powerful and therefore insists on staying here.

But there's no reason for her to give up a good life and insist on getting along with people who want to get along with her.

As long as the Lu family treats her and her child well, she will naturally repay them in the same way.

Of course, none of that matters.

The important thing is that she now thinks Lu Yanxun is a pretty good man.

She now wants to date this great man who is also the biological father of her child.

Jiang Zao's heart began to bubble uncontrollably again.

One after another, they were so sweet that she almost burst out laughing.

Jiang Zao fluttered her thick eyelashes and glanced at Lu Yanxun with a slight tilt of her head.

She was surprised to find that Lu Yanxun was also watching her.

His deep, unwavering eyes stared at her face for an unknown amount of time.

Jiang Zao blushed instantly.

To calm her racing heart, she quickly turned away, her back to Lu Yanxun.

She said in a coquettish voice, "Why are you staring at me? How annoying!"

Lu Yanxun looked away, his voice calm: "I've finished eating, you guys enjoy your meal."

Having said that, he got up and was about to leave.

"Brother, where are you going?" Lu Yanting called out to her brother.

Steadfastly siding with Jiang Zao, she asked, "My sister-in-law hasn't finished eating yet. Will you go shopping for fabric with her today?"

Lu Yanting wanted to accompany Jiang Zao to buy fabric, but she had to go to school later and couldn't go.

But she can't go; her brother definitely has to.

Lu Yanting stared intently at her brother, her eyes sharp and piercing.

It's as if it's saying: You dare say you won't try.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yanxun actually said he wasn't going: "I'm not going."

Lu Yanting's eyes were like knives as she lashed out at her brother: "Aren't you on vacation at home? Why aren't you going?"

She wants to go but can't; her brother is so ungrateful!

Jiang Zao didn't expect Lu Yanxun to refuse so decisively.

She turned to look at him, her eyes showing a hint of anger.

She also wondered why Lu Yanxun wouldn't accompany her to buy fabric.

Although her mother-in-law was with her, is it the same as her husband being with her?

Of course it’s different!

Anyway, Jiang Zao really wanted Lu Yanxun to go with her.

A few seconds later, Su Xiufen spoke up: "Yan Xun, if you're free, come with us."

Su Xiufen's attitude also subtly revealed her dissatisfaction.

Their eyes made no attempt to hide the fact that if Lu Yanxun didn't come with them, they'd see what happened.

Lu Yanxun's gaze swept over his mother and sister's faces, finally landing on Jiang Zao's face.

He explained, "I have something to take care of first today."

Lu Yanting asked bluntly, "What is it? Is it more important than accompanying your sister-in-law shopping?"

Could it be that he's planning to meet someone behind his sister-in-law's back?

Lu Yanting didn't dare say what came next in front of Jiang Zao.

But if Jiang Zao weren't there, she would definitely ask.

The person she was referring to was, of course, Su Xinyue.

Based on all the signs, Lu Yanting had reason to suspect that her brother still harbored feelings for Su Xinyue.

The cold and heartless things her brother said to Su Xinyue this morning might just be a smokescreen!

Lu Yanxun, you're still up to your old tricks!

Lu Yanxun glanced at Jiang Zao's confused look and said, "What happened yesterday evening, I'm afraid if I don't deal with it soon, the person will run away, and your sister-in-law knows."

Jiang Zao slowly recalled the incident of being harassed by hooligans yesterday evening. After realizing what had happened, the corners of her mouth, which had been drooping, began to turn up again.

It turns out that what he meant by "dealing with things" was actually helping her vent her anger.

Okay, then she misunderstood him.

She thought he didn't want to go with her.

Jiang Zao tried to suppress the corners of her mouth, and the little bit of anger in her heart immediately vanished into thin air.

"What happened yesterday evening?" Lu Yanting pressed, her tone becoming even more cutting.

She strongly suspected that her brother was using her sister-in-law as a shield.

Taking advantage of his sister-in-law's unwavering devotion to him, he secretly used some excuse to threaten her into cooperating with his act.

If that's the case, then Lu Yanxun will have to wait and see.

Great-grandmother is too old to lift him, but Grandpa and Grandma will be coming in a few days.

Grandpa is still very strong despite his age, and with the help of Great-Grandma's walking stick, he's more than a match for her brother.

Lu Yanting had already thought of several ways her brother would get beaten up, and her eyes became even sharper.

His fiery gaze seemed to want to poke two holes in Lu Yanxun.

Lu Yanxun frowned. "Children shouldn't concern themselves with adult matters. It's enough that your sister-in-law knows."

Lu Yanting turned to look at Jiang Zao: "Really, sister-in-law?"

Jiang Zao lowered her head, slightly touched, her voice incredibly soft:

"Yes, your brother is right. Let him go. Mom and I can go together."

As soon as Jiang Zao spoke, Lu Yanting quickly shut up and obediently shut her mouth.

But she still suspected that her brother and Su Xinyue were having an affair.

In any case, she will not let her guard down on this issue.

"You guys continue eating, I'm going back to my room."

Lu Yanxun walked away after he finished speaking.

Jiang Zao was still feeling touched by that small moment.

With a sweet feeling in her heart, she enjoyed the fragrant and nutritious porridge that her mother-in-law had specially cooked for her.

Before I knew it, I had finished a whole bowl.

Her stomach felt warm, and even the baby moved comfortably inside her.

It was like simply turning over; Jiangzao showed no signs of discomfort whatsoever.

Lu Yanxun quickly came out of the room. Before leaving, he greeted Su Xiufen and asked her to take good care of Jiang Zao.

As for Jiang Zao, he only said that he would deal with it as soon as possible, and then left.

Jiang Zao didn't mind that he didn't talk much to her, because when she learned that Lu Yanxun went out to vent his anger for her, she couldn't help but feel smug again.

Jiang Zao's blissful mood lasted until she finished breakfast, went back to her room, and changed into her outdoor clothes.

It wasn't until she wanted to take some money to buy gifts for her mother-in-law and sister-in-law while shopping later that she realized what was going on.

But then she discovered that the cookie tin where she kept her money... no! It was gone!