A lonely, unlucky military officer with a stubborn fate insisted on marrying me.

The three of them ate to their hearts' content at the state-run restaurant. He Jingxian thought that Lin Yinyin was pregnant and should not sit for too long, so she suggested going to a nearby park to digest their food.

The afternoon sun was warm and cozy, and watching the little ducks swimming in the river reminded Lin Huizhi of three months ago.

On a warm afternoon like this, she and Chi Tinglan, both married women, were filled with weariness of their marriages.

But now, three months later, she and Chi Tinglan have broken free of the cage of marriage and are both divorced women. Meanwhile, Yin Yin, who had advised them against it, has entered into marriage herself.

Lin Huizhi sighed. The circumstances between people really are determined by timing and fate.

"Sister, what are you thinking about?"

Lin Yinyin noticed her absent-mindedness and asked with concern.

"It's nothing, I just thought of a friend when I saw these little ducks."

"Is that Sister Chi Tinglan?"

"Yes, it's her. She left yesterday after finalizing her divorce."

"Do you know Chi Tinglan?"

He Jingxian asked with a hint of surprise, "Is it Chi Tinglan from the Chi family?"

"Yes!" Lin Huizhi nodded. "She used to be Brigade Commander Zheng's wife. We used to talk together a lot."

"Sigh!" He Jingxian sighed after hearing this, a hint of seriousness appearing between her brows.

"What's wrong, Mom? Did something happen to Sister Chi?"

He Jingxian looked around to make sure no one was there. "The Chi family's ancestors were imperial merchants. With such a large family, they attract unwanted attention. Some people with ulterior motives have long coveted the Chi family's assets."

Before I came to Beijing, I heard that the Chi family was going to be sent to the countryside.

"What?" Lin Yinyin and Lin Huizhi's faces were full of disbelief.

"Then what about Sister Chi...?"

He Jingxian sighed, "Chi Tinglan shouldn't have been implicated, after all, she was Brigade Commander Zheng's lover and had connections with the military."

But she happened to be divorced from Commander Zheng, and without that protection, she was naturally more easily implicated.

He Jingxian noticed that the two sisters were a little worried, so she softened her tone and said, "However, you don't need to worry too much. This is only temporary."

The Chi family's century-old business is deeply entrenched and has extensive connections; they should be able to recover in a few years.

She paused, then added, "And the place I'm being sent to isn't too far away, it's in Hebei Province, not far from your mountain."

Lin Yinyin and Lin Huizhi exchanged a glance and nodded. They planned to visit later.

"Oh, right, Yinyin, this is for you." He Jingxian took out a carved wooden box from her bag and handed it to Lin Yinyin.

"These are jade pendants passed down from the Li family. There are only three in total, which were prepared for the three daughters-in-law."

The jade pendant symbolizing continuous prosperity was given to your eldest sister-in-law; the jade pendant symbolizing many children and blessings was given to your second sister-in-law; and this one, carved with a gourd, symbolizing everlasting fortune and prosperity, is given to you.

Lin Yinyin stared at the gourd-shaped jade pendant in front of her, her eyes shining brightly.

She's incredibly lucky!

She has mountains to climb, houses to live in, and now she's even got the gourd jade pendant she's been secretly hoping for!

It's like everything I wish for comes true!

She discovered that her birth chart was remarkably compatible with the Li family's.

"Ahhh! Thank you, Mom!"

Lin Yinyin was so excited that she hugged He Jingxian tightly.

He Jingxian was taken aback. Her eldest daughter-in-law was steady, dignified and proper, and would never be so outgoing; her second daughter-in-law was a researcher, her mind was on her studies, and she was aloof; only this youngest daughter-in-law was lively, clever, vibrant and endearing.

"Good girl," He Jingxian patted her back, "Here, let me put it on for you."

"Okay!"

Lin Yinyin obediently tilted her head, letting He Jingxian tie the jade pendant around her neck.

We can't put the jade pendant into the space now, otherwise she'll faint when the space upgrades, and Mom and my sister will worry. It's better to keep it on for now.

Lin Huizhi, who was standing to the side, looked at this scene with a look of satisfaction in her eyes.

Seeing Lin Yinyin's delighted expression, He Jingxian took out another bankbook and handed it over.

"Oh, right, I have another savings account here, which is considered a betrothal gift from the Li family to you. You can spend the money in it as you like, buy whatever you want, don't worry about saving it."

Lin Yinyin took the passbook with a puzzled look, and opened it to see that it clearly stated "50000" yuan!

She gasped.

My God, what was the concept of 50,000 yuan in the 1970s?

A 10-yuan note would fill a whole sack!

Her mother-in-law actually gave her so much money!

"Mom, this is too much!"

He Jingxian smiled and patted her hand, "Not much, not much. Your family is small. When you got married, we didn't prepare any fancy things like 'three turns and one sound' or 'twelve legs' for you. We already felt bad for you."

Furthermore, since you're pregnant with triplets this time, and Li Jinye received help from the Cai family because of you, your father and I decided to round up the money for you as a subsidy for you and the children.

She paused, then whispered a reminder: "By the way, don't let your sister-in-law know about this money. They don't have this much."

"Mom~"

Lin Yinyin took He Jingxian's arm and shook it, "You're so good to me! Li Jinye would be so happy if he knew I had so much money!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yinyin, Lin Huizhi, and He Jingxian were all stunned.

Finished!

They were so busy eating lunch and strolling in the park that they completely forgot about Li Jinye, who was still recovering from his injuries in the hospital ward!

"Oh no, I was so happy that I forgot about that kid!" He Jingxian pulled Lin Yinyin back immediately.

It was already 2 p.m. when the three of them returned to the hospital.

The ward was quiet, the oppressive atmosphere thick and heavy.

Li Jinye leaned against the headboard, his face still pale, but his dark eyes were as cold as ice, and he exuded a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay.

He Jingxian: Oh no, my son is quiet and doesn't like to talk. His eyes are also frighteningly cold. Will Yinyin be scared by his appearance?

Before He Jingxian could think further, she saw Lin Yinyin run quickly to the bedside and grab his arm without any hesitation.

"Li Jinye! I'm so happy today! I got a hilltop and a courtyard house by Houhai from the Hao and Cai families! We have a house now, and a hilltop too!"

He Jingxian stood there, speechless with astonishment.

Is this... is this still her son, who was as cold as a block of ice?

Just moments ago, Li Jinye was radiating coldness, but as soon as Lin Yinyin hugged him, the icy look in his eyes immediately melted away.

He even turned slightly to the side, careful not to touch her stomach, his movements were incredibly gentle.

He Jingxian shook her head as she looked at her son's worthless, silly grin.

It's true, one thing can subdue another! Birds of a feather flock together!

Fine, she can leave!

He Jingxian pulled Lin Huizhi, who was still in a daze, aside and said, "Huizhi, let's go home and make dinner. Let the young couple talk."

"Oh, okay, okay."

Lin Huizhi glanced at the two people snuggling together intimately, then considerately closed the door.

Only the two of them remained in the ward. Lin Yinyin hugged him tighter, looked up at Li Jinye, and leaned over to give him a quick kiss on the corner of his lips.

"Li Jinye, I also received the family heirloom jade pendant from Mom, and a savings account with 50,000 yuan!"

Li Jinye raised his eyes, his dark eyes locking onto his wife who was practically clinging to him, his eyes swirling with unyielding emotions.

He licked the corner of his lips that she had just kissed, raised his hand and gently pulled her head toward him.

The kiss was intense and passionate, carrying with it the longing he had suppressed for so long.

Lin Yinyin was initially startled by the sudden kiss, but she quickly relaxed and reciprocated.

She loves her man, the father of her child!

The atmosphere in the ward grew increasingly ambiguous, so intimate that it made it hard to breathe.