Jing Shao is infertile, but his nanny is pregnant with his child.

Zhou Yanxing was also taken aback by Lu Yan's sudden aloofness. He frowned and said, "Sister Yan, it's okay. It's not a problem at all. I just like playing with Ya Guang. From now on, let him sleep with me."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yaguang hugged Lu Yan tightly, "Mom, I want to sleep with you."

Lu Yan ruffled his hair, smiled, and said, "Okay."

As she spoke, she looked at Zhou Yanxing and said, "Fourth Young Master, Ya Guang is still young and doesn't sleep well, so I won't trouble you. Let him sleep with me instead."

After saying that, she didn't look at Zhou Yanxing's expression and turned to go to the kitchen to cook.

Zhou Yanxing didn't understand what was wrong with Sister Yan.

How did they suddenly start calling him Fourth Young Master overnight? They look at him like he's someone unimportant.

Did he do something wrong?

Zhou Yanxing couldn't keep anything to himself, and followed her into the kitchen. "Sister Yan, did you get angry when I said Ya Guang wasn't honest?"

Lu Yan smiled slightly, feigning ignorance, "No, why do you think that?"

Feeling wronged, Zhou Yanxing pouted and asked, "Then why did you talk to me with that tone and expression?"

Seeing Zhou Yanchen's sad expression last week, Lu Yan smiled slightly, "I'm sorry, I probably didn't sleep well last night and haven't recovered yet."

Although Zhou Yanxing may seem carefree, he's not stupid.

It's true that Lu Yan didn't sleep well, and it's also true that she distanced herself from him.

Yesterday she said she wanted Lu Yaguang to sleep with her, saying that Lu Yaguang was too old to sleep with her anymore, but she changed her mind after waking up and looked at him with such a cold gaze.

If she didn't want to talk about it, that was fine, but he had to show his attitude: "Sister Yan, if anything is bothering you, just tell me."

Lu Yan nodded. "Okay, thank you, Fourth Young Master."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yanxing felt as if a huge stone was lodged in his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.

He scratched his head in frustration. "Sister Yan, I'm going out."

He couldn't stay any longer; he was too heartbroken.

Watching Zhou Yanxing's departing figure, Lu Yan glanced at him, then turned around to cook.

Zhou Yanchen sat quietly at the door, watching Lu Yan's sudden change, his dark eyes darkening.

Lu Yan had planned to have breakfast alone with Lu Yaguang, but then thought that would be too obvious, so they ate together instead.

Zhou Yanchen turned his head and saw her cold and beautiful profile. His eyelids twitched, but he didn't say anything.

The weather was nice today, so Lu Yan mentioned acupuncture to Zhou Jianguo.

Zhou Jianguo's shoulder is in better condition than last week.

This time, Lu Yan only took out five needles.

Jin Aiyun, who was watching from the side, asked, "Xiao Lu, are there a few needles missing today?"

Lu Yan hummed in agreement. "The commander's shoulder is recovering well. We will gradually reduce the number of needles and the frequency of acupuncture treatments."

Jin Aiyun nodded, "Okay, okay."

Lu Yan picked up the gold needles to disinfect them. Zhou Yanchen pushed his wheelchair over and was about to help when Lu Yan stopped him.

"Mr. Zhou, there aren't many needles left, let me do it."

Zhou Yanchen frowned and stared into her eyes.

Lu Yan smiled at him and quickly disinfected the gold needles. Zhou Yanchen slowly withdrew his hand.

Zhou Yanchen noticed that Lu Yan was indeed acting strangely. Usually, after he finished giving his father acupuncture, he would chat with his mother. But today, after finishing the acupuncture, Lu Yan said goodbye to them and went out.

Jin Aiyun assumed she had something to do and didn't think much of it.

When the time came, Lu Yan came over to remove the needles. While disinfecting the gold needles, she said, "Auntie, from now on, apply the medicinal mud to the chief once every three days, and perform acupuncture once a week. After another month of treatment, he should be almost recovered."

Jin Aiyun was overjoyed. "Xiao Lu, we really owe you a lot."

Lu Yan smiled and said, "It's all what I should do, Auntie. I have something to do and I'm going out for a bit. I won't be late making lunch."

Jin Aiyun: "Go ahead and do what you need to do. I'll cook lunch."

Lu Yan nodded, "Auntie, I'll be back early."

Lu Yan took the gold needles and went out.

Watching Lu Yan's departing figure, Zhou Yan's deep eyes slowly darkened.

Zhou Jianguo also noticed Lu Yan's unusual behavior, but didn't take it to heart.

After leaving Zhou Jianguo's room, Lu Yan put away the gold needles, went out to wash her hands, and glanced at the next room.

She shook the water droplets off her hands and walked out.

When Lu Yan arrived, Zhu Jingru was washing Zhou Yanchen's socks.

Noticing someone outside, Zhu Jingru turned around and saw Lu Yan.

He paused for a moment, then asked, "Comrade Lu Yan, is there something you need?"

"Something really needs to be done. Can you come out for a bit?"

Zhu Jingru was somewhat puzzled, but he still wiped his hands and followed Lu Yan out.

Lu Yan kept walking forward, with Zhu Jingru following behind.

Upon reaching the gate of the compound, Zhu Jingru frowned. "Comrade Lu Yan, where are you taking me?"

Lu Yan turned to look at him, "Go see someone you know."

Zhu Jingru didn't understand what Lu Yan was doing until Lu Yan pulled someone out of the alley and threw them in front of him.

The man shrank behind Zhu Jingru in fear, looking at Lu Yan with dread.

Zhu Jingru looked down and saw the man's face, then suddenly looked at Lu Yan.

Lu Yan leaned against the wall, arms crossed, "Dr. Zhu, aren't you going to give me an explanation?"

Zhu Jingru glanced at the man who was bruised and trembling, then closed his eyes.

"Didn't you already know?"

Lu Yan snorted, "Dr. Zhu is quite frank."

Zhu Jingru met her gaze. "You've already found out, what's the point of me denying it?"

"Isn't Dr. Zhu going to give me an explanation?"

Now that he'd been discovered, Zhu Jingru saw no need to hide it anymore. "Yan Chen is my best brother. My aunt hired so many nannies for him, but he kicked them all out. Only you stayed. I was afraid you had ulterior motives, so I investigated you."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yan smiled slightly. "Should I thank you for recognizing my abilities?"

Hearing Lu Yan's sarcasm, Zhu Jingru frowned and bowed slightly to Lu Yan.

I apologize for investigating you privately.

He was definitely wrong about this.

Lu Yan nodded. "Fine, I accept your apology. You just think I'm not good enough for Zhou Yanchen, so investigating me is understandable. But remember this: my son is my bottom line. If anyone crosses that line, I'll fight them to the death."

Lu Yan stared at Zhu Jingru, pointed at the man squatting on the ground, smiled at him, and said, "If there's a next time, this will be your fate."

After saying that, Lu Yan turned and left.

Zhu Jingru watched Lu Yan's departing figure, then glanced down at the man on the ground. The man, terrified, clung to Zhu's leg. "Mr. Zhu, I'll never take your job again! That woman is too scary!"

After saying that, the man staggered away.

Zhu Jingru suddenly understood why Lin Changjian and Tang Qingxue were so afraid of Lu Yan.

Back at the Zhou family home, Lu Yan went into the kitchen to cook.

A moment later, she heard hurried footsteps and looked up to see Wang Jin rushing over.

A short while later, Zhou Jianguo followed Wang Jin out.

Twenty minutes later, Zhou Jianguo saw through the window a man with a flat nose and a woman who still seemed to be in shock.

Wang Jin whispered a few words in his ear.

Zhou Jianguo suddenly looked up at him.