After a blind date, a wealthy heir asked me to marry him.

After viewing the art exhibition, the two had a big meal nearby, and then went shopping to digest their food.

As they strolled around, Lu Shiyi realized that they had somehow wandered into the vicinity of her sister's apartment complex.

She glanced at the pregnancy oil she had just bought in her hand, which she had picked up while shopping at a skincare store with her best friend.

I remember my sister mentioning before that she had a lot of stretch marks on her body in her late pregnancy.

Lu Shiyi had originally planned to bring it to his sister next time he went there, but since he was already here, he decided to give it to her as well.

After saying a few words to her friend next to her, Tang Yiran went to the Starbucks next door.

Lu Shiyi took out her phone and called her sister, "Hey, Yao Yao, are you home right now?"

Lu Shuyao on the other end of the phone kept her voice down as much as possible, "Sis, I'm at the hospital near home right now. I just finished my prenatal checkup and I'm listening to a childbirth class. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"It's alright, you go about your business. I bought some pregnancy oil, and I happen to be near your neighborhood now, so I thought I'd deliver it to you. Are your in-laws home?"

Lu Shuyao, sitting opposite, was stunned. She had only mentioned it casually to her sister last time, but she didn't expect her sister to take it to heart.

She had previously mentioned to her husband that she wanted to buy pregnancy oil, but her husband said it was a waste of money and there was no need to spend that money.

Seeing that there was no sound on the phone, Lu Shiyi continued, "It's okay, I'll give it to you next time."

“My in-laws are home, and Haokai is home too. You can just go up there.”

Lu Shiyi was somewhat surprised, "Li Haokai? Isn't he with you? You're alone in the hospital?"

Lu Shuyao glanced at the couples next to her who were listening to the lecture together and looking forward to the arrival of their new family members, and there was a hint of loneliness in her eyes.

After taking him to the hospital, his husband went home, saying that the prenatal check-up took too long and that the birthing class was something no woman could do, and there was nothing interesting about it.

But Lu Shuyao was a first-time mother, and she was both excited and a little nervous. So she went to a childbirth class on her own. She wanted to learn more so that she wouldn't be too nervous when giving birth.

"He had some things to take care of, so he went back first. He'll come pick me up when I'm done here. Don't worry, sis, I'm in the hospital. Where is there a safer place than a hospital? Don't you think so?"

Lu Shiyi felt a little relieved after hearing this, but still told her sister, "When you're alone in the hospital, remember not to take the stairs or go to crowded places. Call your brother-in-law before you leave and ask him to come pick you up."

"Okay, by the way, sis, please don't spend so much money buying me things anymore. After all, you're married now, and your husband will be unhappy if he finds out."

Lu Shuyao got pregnant and married right after graduation. She had never worked or earned any money. She had to ask her husband for money to buy anything and sometimes had to be mindful of his attitude. Gradually, she learned how sensitive people can be when it comes to money. Therefore, she didn't want her sister to have conflicts with her brother-in-law because of this.

When she graduated, her husband said he couldn't bear to let her experience the harsh realities of society and that he would work hard to support her. At that time, she thought she was the happiest woman in the world.

But now, she regrets it a little. She regrets that she was a bit naive back then. What he worked hard for is ultimately his, and whether or not she spends it on herself depends on his attitude.

People need to earn their own money to feel confident, especially women.

Lu Shiyi comforted her sister, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing, your brother-in-law won't mind."

The money she spent on buying things for her sister was all earned by herself, and it was all small change. If she really needed to spend a lot of money, she would definitely discuss it with her husband before making a decision.

After the two finished their phone call, Lu Shiyi walked towards the residential area across the street.

As she reached the door, just as she was about to knock, she heard voices coming from inside. Judging from the voices, it was her mother-in-law and brother-in-law.

Upon hearing the name 'Yao Yao', she slowly lowered her raised hand.

"What did Yao Yao buy online again? A whole bunch of bags and packages. Now you're the only one supporting the family's mortgage, car loan, and food and clothing. Doesn't she care about you at all?"

The mother-in-law got angrier and angrier as she spoke, "You haven't earned a penny since you got married, all you do is buy things all day long. Are we raising a princess?"

Then her brother-in-law's voice rang out, "Mom, Yao Yao is about to give birth, so she bought a maternity kit for when she gives birth. She asked for my permission before buying it, so it's not like she's wasting money. Calm down."

"What maternity bag? Every woman has given birth before. She's the most delicate. I didn't need all this stuff when I was giving birth to you. It's just a waste of money."

The mother-in-law kept talking non-stop, as if she had been holding it in for a long time. No wonder, she always had a different face in front of Lu Shiyi and Yao Yao.

"Back then, I don't know what kind of seductive tricks she used to get pregnant and marry you. She even used the trick of forcing the issue. What kind of good girl could she be? If this happened back then, she would have been drowned in spit."

The room fell silent for a moment.

Li Haokai felt a little guilty about this. He had used a lot of sweet talk to persuade Lu Shuyao to give him her virginity when she graduated. He didn't expect that she would fall for him on the first try. Considering that she was a decent marriage prospect, he got married to her.

"Mom, you've been saying you want to have a grandson all the time, now that you can have one so early, you should be happy."

“I’m only letting it go for my grandson’s sake. And her sister, she just came over to cook a meal. Didn’t she eat any? Didn’t her sister eat any? It’s like the whole family has to be grateful to her. And her brother-in-law, he gave her a sour face the first time he came over. Does he really think he’s so great?”

......

Lu Shiyi, standing at the door, had an extremely unpleasant expression.

She knew that the old woman was just being polite to her, and that this wasn't her true self.

Lu Shiyi thought that was fine too; everyone would be polite to each other, and at least there wouldn't be too many chaotic conflicts.

But I never expected her to be like this in private...

Lu Shiyi stood stiffly at the door for a long time, her fists clenched so tightly that her nails almost dug into her flesh.

She wanted to rush in and tear the woman's mouth apart, then correct the mother and son's filthy nonsense.

But if I rush in, things will inevitably fall apart. What will happen to Yao Yao then?

She's in her late pregnancy, and the baby could be born at any time. If she knew, could she handle it?

What will she choose? What will happen to her marriage? What will happen to her baby? Will her health collapse during her postpartum period with these feelings?

A series of worries made Lu Shiyi temporarily suppress his urge to break down the door.

She suddenly felt that her sister's fate at this moment was determined by whether or not she pushed open the door.

Her heart was aching.

My sister's fate is entirely in her own hands!

Lu Shiyi tried to calm herself down before turning and leaving.

"Hey Yao Yao, something urgent has come up, so I won't be able to go upstairs to deliver it. I'll bring it to you next time I see you."

On the way back from her sister's apartment complex, Lu Shiyi's mind was filled with the conversation between the mother and son.

She knew that from this moment on, her sister had to strive to become strong.

She is so powerful that no matter what choices she makes in the future, she can maintain the initiative in confronting that family.