After her ninth miscarriage, she finally let her scumbag husband and her beloved get together.

Lin Manzhi understands Cen Shichuan; he can never change what he's set out to do.

Just like how he insisted on marrying Xu Chuxue back then.

No matter how much she and the old man tried to persuade her, it was no use.

At this time, Lin Manzhi was also worried that Cen Yuan would become an obstacle to her son.

"Shichuan, tell me, what exactly is your relationship with that Hina? You can't do anything stupid at this crucial moment."

"Mom, don't worry, Xina won't cause any trouble," Cen Shichuan assured her.

"I don't know why, but I have a feeling that something bad is going to happen at this Cen family meeting. If you're just keeping Xu Wantang to deal with Cen Yuan, I can give you the things, but you promised to find a way to get a divorce after it's done. You absolutely can't get involved with this kind of woman."

"understood."

Cen Shichuan was somewhat perfunctory.

All he wants now is to become a real couple with Xu Wantang as soon as possible.

It seems that only in this way can they return to their previous state.

……

the other side.

Xu Wantang hurriedly returned to the kitchen. He patted his chest, relieved that he had managed to hold back.

She deduced that Cen Shichuan must have become suspicious, and she needed to think of a way to dispel his idea.

Having finally made it this far, she didn't want to let it all go to waste.

Just then, the head chef arrived.

"Wantang, you've come at the right time. I made some soup, let me serve you a bowl first."

"Thanks."

Xu Wantang took a sip and discovered it was a medicinal soup.

"Head Chef, what made you decide to stew this today?"

"The First Madam is back too. Young Master Gu Feng asked us to make this soup. I remember you used to like this soup a lot."

As he spoke, the head chef served her another bowl.

Xu Wantang stood up excitedly: "Brother Gu Feng is back too?"

"Yes, he just arrived this morning. He should be with the first wife and her family."

"Then I'll go later; they definitely have something to say."

Xu Wantang wisely spoke up.

After losing her husband and son, the first wife broke down.

I heard that Grandpa Cen advised her to remarry and not waste her time.

But she refused and lived with photos of her husband and son. Her family was afraid she would become depressed, so they found a child from their clan who had lost his parents to adopt.

That is, Gu Feng.

But since he wasn't a child of the Cen family, Gu Feng went to work for the Gu family's company after graduating from university.

She could be considered the first wife's support.

Before Xu Wantang married Cen Shichuan, she had a good relationship with Gu Feng.

Gu Feng was more mature and steady than them, always taking care of them like an older brother.

However, to avoid suspicion, he reduced the number of times he visited the Cen family.

Especially after Xu Wantang and Cen Shichuan got married, Gu Feng almost never came back.

Even in dreams, Gu Feng was just an outsider rarely mentioned by the Cen family.

But seeing that the Cen family was safe and sound, they did not mistreat them and gave them everything they were entitled to.

Unfortunately, Xu Wantang never saw them again before she died.

Just then, the head chef said, "No rush, dinner will be served in a little while. You can chat slowly after you finish eating. I saw you went to the Third Madam's place early this morning, go and rest for a while."

The head chef knew that Lin Manzhi loved to make things difficult for Xu Wantang.

Xu Wantang said thank you and then went to rest in the head chef's office.

She was interrupted by a phone call.

"Wantang, where are you?"

It was quite lively on Cen Shichuan's end.

Xu Wantang rubbed her temples: "The kitchen."

Cen Shichuan said slowly, "Come on over, everyone's here."

But she remembered that Cen Shichuan didn't like her appearing in crowded places.

Considering Cen Shichuan's probing with Lin Manzhi, she still agreed.

"I see."

After greeting the head chef, Xu Wantang went to the living room.

Upon entering, the place was packed with people, most of whom Xu Wantang didn't recognize.

Cen Shichuan stepped forward and took her hand: "We should keep in touch in the future, since everyone is here today."

"..."

Before Xu Wantang could react, she noticed a cold, piercing gaze on her back.

She didn't even need to turn around to know who it was.

But she needed to gain Cen Shichuan's trust, so she could only pretend she hadn't seen anything and let him lead her.

The Cen family, who don't come back often, were quite polite when they saw her, exchanging a few casual pleasantries.

Finally, they stopped in front of the First Madam and Gu Feng.

Gu Feng looked at their clasped hands and smiled: "Wan Tang, Third Young Master, it seems you two have been doing well lately."

Cen Shichuan lifted Xu Wantang's hand: "Indeed, not bad. I heard from Grandpa that you've been negotiating a lot of collaborations recently and have already joined Gu's Group. I haven't congratulated you yet."

"You're too kind. The main thing is that I can stay with Mom for a long time now. Otherwise, I wouldn't feel at ease leaving her here alone." Gu Feng spoke gently with a smile on his face.

He looks exactly like the older brother I remember.

The first wife smiled more than before: "Work is still my priority. I'm doing very well now."

Xu Wantang took her hand: "Madam, are you planning to come back and stay here?"

"Yeah, I've come to terms with it more lately, after all, there are still people here..."

She lowered her eyes as she spoke: "Forget it, it's all in the past. The person in front of me is more important than anything else."

"Yes, it's good that you think that way, Madam."

"Wantang, it's been too long since I've been back. Talk to me for a bit," the First Madam said.

"it is good."

Cen Shichuan couldn't refuse, so he went elsewhere.

Xu Wantang breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, Gu Feng walked up to her.

"Wantang, wait a moment."

"..."

Just as Xu Wantang was about to speak, Gu Feng raised his hand and touched her hair.

Gu Feng picked up a leaf of vegetable: "Did you go to the kitchen just now?"

Xu Wantang smoothed her hair shyly and said, "Um, thank you."

After he finished speaking, that gaze seemed to come again, albeit faintly.

Xu Wantang quickly created some distance between them: "Brother Gu Feng, have you been staying here lately too?"

"Yes, that's right. My daughter and I haven't seen each other for a long time. Wan Tang comes to keep us company whenever she has time," the First Madam replied.

"OK."

Xu Wantang nodded.

At this moment, Old Master Cen arrived and invited everyone to sit down.

Xu Wantang was a little embarrassed. Although she was from the third wife's family, the third wife had not arranged a place for her.

Just as she was about to find an excuse to leave, Cen Shichuan suddenly waved to her.

"Wantang, sit next to me, I saved a seat for you."

Xu Wantang was stunned for a moment before being invited to her seat.

Seeing everyone looking at her, she had no choice but to take a seat, coincidentally, her seat was next to Gu Feng's.

So she ended up sitting between the two of them.

When she looked up, she saw Cen Yuan standing opposite her.

He picked up the teacup, his eyes indifferent.

But Xu Wantang felt a cold sweat break out on her back.

During the meal, the men and women each chatted about their own things.

A friendly and lively junior said a few polite words and then toasted Grandpa Cen.

Grandpa Cen laughed heartily, and the atmosphere became lively.

The younger brother turned to Cen Yuan and asked, "Second brother, third brother is already married, when are you getting married? You're not really planning to become a monk, are you?"

Cen Yuan tapped the desktop but did not answer directly.

The younger brother was stunned: "Wow, second brother, you're actually thinking about this? Do you have a girlfriend?"

"Soon."

"..."

Xu Wantang almost choked on her soup.

She quickly drank some water, while the man opposite her glanced at her seemingly casually.

He's crazy.