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

Two hours ago.

Inside a car traveling from Beijing to Hebei Province.

An Shuqiao was dressed in a proper suit, her brows revealing a calm and capable demeanor, but at this moment, looking at the old man beside her, she couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

It wasn't that she didn't know how to get along with Old Master Li; it was just that the old general acted too casually.

Without uttering a word or bringing any guards, he secretly slipped into her car.

She couldn't afford to take the blame if there were any bumps or accidents on the way!

This matter was more troubling for her than dealing with the ministers' meetings.

"Grandpa, please put down the pomegranate you're holding."

An Shuqiao softened her tone, her gaze falling on the two large pomegranates the old man was tightly holding. "You're over eighty years old, carrying such heavy things must be tiring."

"No!" Old Master Li refused without even thinking.

"These are the two biggest trees I planted myself this year!"

"No wonder the pomegranates are growing so well this year! Turns out my great-grandson is coming! Hahaha!"

An Shuqiao sighed and rubbed her forehead: Your great-grandson is still in your belly, at most the size of three soybeans!

It's true that the older people get, the more childlike they become.

"Um, Shu Qiao!"

Old Master Li suddenly stopped smiling. "You didn't think much of what I said. I wasn't pressuring you to have children. Everyone has their own destiny; yours just hasn't arrived yet."

"I know, Grandpa," An Shuqiao replied softly.

She is not a petty person.

Before marrying Li Jinxiao, she frankly admitted that she probably would never have children in her life.

Not only did Li Jinxiao not mind, but he also protected her very well, always keeping her hidden illness from the Li family.

This affection is enough to move her for a lifetime.

Since you can't give birth yourself, why blame others?

She actually hoped that her second and third brothers would have children soon so that someone could continue the Li family line.

But the second brother was busy with his career and his wife was focused on scientific research, so there was no progress for many years.

Unexpectedly, it was the youngest brother, the third brother, who had just gotten married, who brought good news.

That's excellent.

If someone can continue the Li family bloodline, other people's attention won't always be on her.

"Shu Qiao!" Old Master Li laughed again, "I'm so happy! Those old folks used to brag to me every day about how well-behaved and clever their great-grandson was. I was getting tired of hearing it!"

He paused, his tone brimming with undisguised smugness: "Now everything is perfect, the timing is just right!"

"Li Jinye's punishment results are in, so I no longer need to avoid suspicion; you haven't left either, and you can still accompany me to see my granddaughter-in-law."

"Grandpa is right. This is what they mean by being in high spirits when good things happen, and having everything ready at the right time. Just wait patiently, and in six months you'll be holding three great-grandchildren."

"etc!"

Old Master Li suddenly pressed his hand to his chest, his breathing becoming slightly rapid.

"Shu Qiao, what did you just say? Say it again!"

An Shuqiao quickly leaned forward and softened her voice: "I'm telling you, just wait six months and you'll be holding three great-grandchildren."

"Three, three?"

Grandpa Li suddenly held up three fingers, looking on in disbelief.

"You mean Li Jinye's wife is pregnant with triplets?"

"Yes." An Shuqiao nodded gently. Had her father-in-law not told her grandfather?

Soon, the answer was revealed.

Mr. Li was so excited that his heart was pounding and his hands were trembling. This time it was for real.

He had been waiting for his great-grandchildren for eight years, but none of them came. Instead, three came at once.

He still felt a tightness in his chest.

"No, stop the car! I need to get out and catch my breath!"

An Shuqiao was startled and quickly reached out to support him. "Grandpa, don't scare me."

"Stop the car! Xiao Zhao, stop the car!"

The driver, Xiao Zhao, quickly responded, slowly pressing the brake, and looked at the rearview mirror with a puzzled expression. "The old man has always been in very good health, what's wrong?"

"That bastard Li Zhendong!"

Old Master Li muttered a curse under his breath, then got out of the car and took a deep breath of fresh air.

An Shuqiao also got out of the car to help him catch his breath.

Old Master Li was still cursing, "Li Zhendong, wait till I get back, I'll beat you up!"

He didn't tell me about something this big! My granddaughter-in-law is pregnant with triplets, and he kept it a secret!

The words had barely left his mouth when a screeching sound of brakes rang out. — "Screech—!"

A black sedan that was originally behind them overtook them and is now out of control.

After rolling several times, a loud "bang" rang out, flames shot into the sky, and the entire vehicle exploded instantly!

In the nick of time, Old Master Li, acting on his military instincts, lunged at An Shuqiao beside him, pulling her down into the ditch by the roadside.

The shockwave from the explosion came crashing down like a tidal wave, shaking their car violently.

The driver, Xiao Zhao, was caught off guard. His forehead slammed hard against the steering wheel, and he groaned before passing out on the spot.

"Grandpa! Grandpa!"

An Shuqiao fell into the ditch, her arm was cut by the gravel, and blood seeped out.

She sat up, still shaken, her voice trembling.

But Old Master Li had already stood up steadily, his sharp eyes scrutinizing the scene.

The wrecked car was the same black Hongqi as their vehicle.

Looking around, the intersection was deserted, and the sudden explosion of the car was clearly a deliberate setup by someone.

Old Master Li narrowed his eyes slightly, exuding an aura of authority from someone who had been through countless battles.

"Shu Qiao, go and get a few essentials. I'm going to check on Xiao Zhao."

An Shuqiao was shocked upon hearing this, and forcibly suppressed her panic.

She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

"Yes, Grandpa, I'll go get the bag..." Inside were my ID and money.

"Don't take the bag, leave it at a distance to give them evidence. Only take a small amount of essentials from the trunk, and be quick."

"Yes."

At this moment, An Shuqiao was incredibly grateful to Lin Yinyin!

If she hadn't been pregnant with three children, and the old man hadn't gotten out of the car in surprise, they would have died in the explosion.

She was also incredibly grateful for the gift she had prepared for Lin Yinyin.

She quickly took out a large down jacket and put it on, leaving her own blood-stained coat behind. Then she took out the matching down jacket she had prepared for Li Jinye, which was a bit big for the old man, but it was especially warm in the winter.

She quickly grabbed a handful of dates and stuffed them into her pocket, put two ginseng roots in her bosom, and carried a box of pastries in her hand, and that was it, she was all ready.

This amount of food is enough for the two of them to eat for several days.

She didn't touch anything else, throwing them all far away as "evidence" to mislead the other party.

"Grandpa, those two pomegranates..."

An Shuqiao caught a glimpse of the two pomegranates that Old Master Li treasured by the ditch.

The pomegranate skin had cracked open, and the bright red seeds mixed with blood were scattered all over the ground.

"No, I don't want it!" Old Master Li said decisively.

He dragged Xiao Zhao a long way, saying, "He's alright. Let's stay in the small valley ahead for a couple of days."

"Yes."

"Bang!" Another explosion rang out.

An Shuqiao knew that this was her grandfather's doing.