If we swapped lives, I'd be the CEO and you'd take care of the kids.

The other three were shocked by her words and asked in unison, "When?"

Looking at Shen Yanqiu, Zhu's mother said calmly, "You saw him a few days ago."

So it was that person!

Shen Yanqiu suddenly understood why her mother had specifically introduced that man to her and wouldn't let her listen to what they were saying.

However, he still had a question: "Isn't it because of Dad's... problem?"

His words were pointed, which enraged Zhu Mingchuan. He stood up, wanting to kick him a couple of times: "What nonsense are you talking about? What's wrong with me?"

Zhu's mother and Zhu Tingyue were also confused by him, and asked him in unison, "What's the problem?"

Shen Yanqiu glanced at Zhu Mingchuan, clearly not daring to speak.

Zhu Tingyue sided with him: "Tell me, what's wrong with Dad?"

Under the gazes of the three people, Shen Yanqiu felt a chill run down her spine. She knew that speaking out now would offend them, and not speaking out would also offend them. In any case, she was not a good person in Zhu Mingchuan's eyes, so she might as well just say it!

"Yes, Dad... he's... having an affair!"

"what?"

The three spoke in unison, and Zhu's mother and Zhu Tingyue both looked at Zhu Mingchuan.

Zhu Mingchuan's face was filled with astonishment, even more so than theirs!

His already large eyes were now wide open, like two copper bells, staring straight at Shen Yanqiu in front of him, as if trying to see right through her, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Without even questioning Shen Yanqiu, he knelt down with a thud, tears welling in his eyes, and explained to Mother Zhu, "Wife, I didn't, he's lying! How could I possibly have an affair? You know you're the only one I love!"

"My wife is so beautiful, so gentle and generous, how could I possibly like someone else? My heart for you is as clear as day!"

"Honey, don't believe him. He's just talking nonsense. He's just jealous of how good our relationship is, so he's deliberately distorting the facts and making things up."

Mother Zhu didn't believe it either and wanted to ask Shen Yanqiu first, but Zhu Mingchuan kept talking and she couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Zhu Tingyue found it even more hard to believe. She knew how good her parents' relationship was, so where did Shen Yanqiu get this information from?

Since her mother was busy, she asked first.

How did you find out about Dad's situation?

Shen Yanqiu wasn't sure either; he was just inferring from Zhu's mother's behavior!

Faced with Zhu Tingyue's question, he hesitated for a long time before answering, "I'm not sure, it's just a guess. My mother suddenly felt down a few days ago and wasn't in good condition, so I... no, that's not it!"

He suddenly remembered what Zhu's mother had said earlier, and realized that's how it was!

What should we do? He spread rumors, and in front of so many people!

Suddenly, Shen Yanqiu seemed to be frozen in place, her whole body stiffening, and she didn't know where to put her hands and feet.

His face flushed instantly, and fine beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead. His eyes began to dart around, and he dared not meet Zhu Tingyue's gaze.

Seeing his appearance, Zhu Tingyue became even more anxious.

She quickly reached out and grabbed Shen Yanqiu's arm, forcefully pulling him in front of her. Staring at him with her beautiful eyes, she asked urgently, "What happened? What's wrong? Tell me quickly! Don't dawdle here!"

Like a child who has made a mistake, Shen Yanqiu whispered to her, "I misunderstood Dad! It's not that he's having an affair, it's that Mom found out about us!"

Although his voice was very soft, Zhu Tingyue immediately understood that he was making things up out of thin air! He was framing her father simply because her mother was not feeling well!

He gave him a "good luck" look, then Zhu Tingyue turned to her parents and explained, "Dad, don't say anything, you didn't, we all believe you."

Zhu Mingchuan didn't care whether his daughter believed him or not; he only wanted his wife to believe him!

He held Zhu's mother's hand tightly, refusing to let go no matter what. Zhu Tingyue, standing between the two, was like the wicked Queen Mother who forced the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl to separate.

Alright, Zhu Tingyue is exhausted, so I'm giving up on explaining! Let him continue to cry on his own!

Zhu Mingchuan kept rambling on and on, and Zhu's mother was getting tired of hearing it. She had seen her daughter's gestures long ago and knew that it was all a misunderstanding, but no matter what she did or said, Zhu Mingchuan just wouldn't believe that she believed he was innocent.

Alas, I feel tired!

She shared the same thought as her daughter: let him keep crying!

The surroundings were completely silent, except for Zhu Mingchuan's tearful words, which he uttered one after another without stopping.

Zhu Tingyue yawned boredly. She hadn't slept well last night, and the morning's events had been exhausting. She hadn't even eaten yet!

Shen Yanqiu tried to explain, but Zhu Mingchuan wouldn't listen. He could only silently lean back and watch Zhu Tingyue yawn, then he started yawning too. He was too tired lately and was always sleepy.

The two children were clearly exhausted. Zhu's mother couldn't stand it anymore and yelled at Zhu Mingchuan, "Zhu Mingchuan, shut up!"

Zhu Mingchuan shuddered, but his mouth continued to speak.

"three"

As soon as Zhu Mingchuan uttered the word "Mother Zhu," he immediately covered his mouth, not letting out a single word.

Shen Yanqiu was dumbfounded. Could this really be done? She'd learned something new!

Zhu Tingyue was not surprised. She took her mother's hand, helped her up, and walked towards the dining table.

Zhu Mingchuan followed closely behind. When his wife told him to shut up, he immediately did so. He always listened to his wife!

The mother and daughter sat down. Zhu Mingchuan couldn't get a seat next to his wife, so he reluctantly sat next to Shen Yanqiu.

Shen Yanqiu was hungry and also felt guilty about spreading rumors, so she didn't dare to look at him at all.

This emboldened him even more. If looks could kill, Shen Yanqiu would probably have died a thousand times over in front of Zhu Mingchuan!

"Ahem!" Mother Zhu reminded him not to go too far, after all, this "daughter" is still a daughter! Perhaps, she could even become his son-in-law!

Zhu Mingchuan immediately put on a fawning face, serving food to his wife and daughters, but ignoring Shen Yanqiu.

Zhu Tingyue saw it clearly: her father was angry with Shen Yanqiu but couldn't vent it. She wondered what he was thinking!

She said to Zhu Mingchuan in a flattering tone, "Dad, you've lost weight. Have you been working too hard lately? I told you not to push yourself so hard, don't you remember?"

Her slightly threatening words immediately made Zhu Mingchuan feel familiar with her; this was his daughter!

Looking at Zhu Tingyue with loving eyes, he said, "No, Dad remembers what you said. I'm not tired, don't worry about me."

But the thought of her daughter being inside Shen Yanqiu's body made her give Shen Yanqiu a cold shoulder.

He looked at the "daughter" sitting next to him. This body was familiar, as long as she didn't speak. The daughter opposite him was familiar only in her tone and expression; he didn't want to see her face.

How should he face this? He felt a moment of unease.