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"But I'm already... thirty-eight..."

Wen Shulin's tears broke through again, but this time, they weren't purely out of sadness; they were mixed with hope and anxiety. "Thirty-eight... is it too late?"

Chen Cheng held her tighter with a heartache, "It's not too late, not at all."

"Medical science is so advanced now, older mothers are quite common. We'll find the best doctors, create the most suitable plan, and we'll work hard together, okay?"

He released her slightly and cupped her face, looking seriously into her eyes, "Shulin, I love you. Whether or not you can have children, I love the strong, brave, independent, and kind you."

"Husband... I..." Wen Shulin leaned in and kissed Chen Cheng deeply.

Chen Cheng kissed her back tightly, and Wen Shulin's tears flowed freely across her face, but warmth and determination grew in her heart.

Xia Yubing's pregnancy made her feel a sense of crisis, but now she finally felt that even after all the pain she's endured, she still deserves love, she can still have a complete home.

"Thank you, Chen Cheng." She released him, and her eyes gradually brightened.

"Why don't you call me husband anymore, huh?"

Wen Shulin blissfully leaned into Chen Cheng's arms, "Husband, I'll call you that for a lifetime."

Chen Cheng stroked her back, "Let's have a good time these days, and when we get back, we'll visit the hospitals in either Beijing or Shanghai."

"If none of them work, we'll go abroad." Wen Shulin had her own ideas too.

"Alright, we'll go together."

"Mommy..." Li Ya ran up at this time, seeing the two's silhouettes, "Hmph, I knew you were..."

Wen Shulin turned around, calmly facing her, "Is there something you need?"

"Nothing! Sister Xiao Er is looking for you!" Li Ya glanced at Chen Cheng, "Also, you two are really bold. In broad daylight... not avoiding others anymore?"

Wen Shulin stood up and pointed at the one-way floor-to-ceiling window, "Anyway, you can't see. And downstairs there are housekeepers, besides you, who else can come up? Besides, Mr. Chen and I didn't do anything."

"Forget it, forget it. You hurry down!" Li Ya pulled Wen Shulin, glancing back at Chen Cheng, "You too, okay~"

"No manners." Wen Shulin smiled, pinching Li Ya's cheek. She also turned to look at Chen Cheng, "Mr. Chen, waiting for you downstairs."

"Okay."

Wen Shulin followed Li Ya downstairs, with Li Ya unable to suppress her smile.

"What are you so happy about?"

Li Ya leaned over to Wen Shulin's ear, whispering, "Mommy, actually, I think you and Chen Cheng are the perfect couple."

Wen Shulin's heart warmed, Li Ya's words were like a sweet candy, melting inside her.

Indeed, now both of them match well, whether in wealth, status, or connections.

Wen Shulin already owned HCG, while Chen Cheng's Dili Private Equity was also beginning to show its prominence, becoming the genuine new elite in Beijing.

And Wen Shulin had accumulated vast connections over the years in the business world, with Chen Cheng not only being supported by Jin Baogen but also protected by the Cao family, truly unrivaled.

If there's only one regret, it would be that Wen Shulin is indeed a few years older than Chen Cheng.

Yet time hasn't left its mark on this beauty, instead, it has imparted a lasting fragrance.

Her eyes exude the wisdom and poise unique to mature women, each smile, each action radiating captivating charm.

In every way, Wen Shulin's external conditions indeed surpass those of Xiao Meier at the Willow Tree Treasure Hall.

"Oh? Why do you say that?" Wen Shulin asked with a smile.

Li Ya counted on her fingers, "First, he's handsome! And he's also very gentle, treating you exceptionally well!"

Wen Shulin couldn't help but laugh out loud, the little girl with a penchant for appearances, not knowing whom she got it from.

However, Chen Cheng's goodness is not limited to his looks and gentleness.

What he gives her is understanding, respect, and most importantly, the sense of safety and belonging she has long yearned for.

"Secondly," Li Ya continued, "Chen Cheng is very wealthy! Even if you don't work in the future, mommy, and leave the company, he can support you for a lifetime, you know."

Wen Shulin tapped Li Ya's forehead, pretending to be angry, "Little money grubber! Only caring about money! You can't be so materialistic in the future!"

Li Ya stuck out her tongue and made a face, "I know! But having money is definitely good! You can travel wherever you want, eat whatever you like!"

"What is that little head of yours always thinking about!"

Wen Shulin smiled widely, knowing Li Ya's words, though realistic, also reflected her yearning for a beautiful future life.

And that yearning is precisely what she strives to give Li Ya.

"Lastly, and most importantly,"

Li Ya whispered mysteriously in Wen Shulin's ear, "I think Chen Cheng loves you deeply! Look at the way he looks at you, it's so gentle, it's almost dripping!"

Wen Shulin's cheeks flushed slightly, her heart sweet as if filled with honey. Indeed, Chen Cheng's love, she felt it, and it's this love that gives her the courage and hope to start afresh.

She let out a long sigh, "Darling, mommy loves him very much too."

Li Ya muttered with her little mouth, "I actually don't like those women around him, even Sister Xiao Er."

Wen Shulin's smile froze, "Why?"

"Because she took away mommy's beloved," Li Ya said bluntly, "And Xia Yubing and the others, I don't like them either."

She continued, "If Brother Cheng accompanied us only, that would be best, maybe include Mei Xiang."

Wen Shulin's heart was twisted by Li Ya's words, "Dear, some things aren't as simple as you think."

"Why can't they be straightforward? You can talk it out with Sister Xiao Er, tell her you're not her best friend, you want to compete with her head-on."

Wen Shulin shook her head, she couldn't tell Li Ya about the promise she made to Jin Baogen back then, otherwise, the motherly image she worked hard to build would be ruined.

"It's like you like eating candy, but you can't eat it all the time, right? Because too much isn't good for your health," Wen Shulin said.

"So what?"

"The women around Chen Cheng are like... different flavors of candy. Each has their own traits and strengths that attract him. Mommy also wishes he only liked my flavor, but..."

Wen Shulin paused, with a hint of self-mockery in her voice, "Mommy also has her shortcomings, like an imperfect candy that might occasionally make him feel tired."

Li Ya furrowed her brows, "How could mommy be tiring? So many admirers like you."

"Those are just superficial likings, not genuine ones."

Wen Shulin patted Li Ya's head, "Liking and loving are different, dear. Liking someone might be due to their appearance, talents, or wealth, but loving someone is about loving the person themselves, regardless of how they are."

"So does Chen Cheng like or love you?"

Sweet and sour emotions surged in Wen Shulin's heart.

She felt Chen Cheng's love, and it's this love that gives her courage and hope to start anew.

"Mommy believes he loves me."

"Then mommy must also believe in herself!" Li Ya said seriously, "You're the best, he'll keep loving you forever."

Wen Shulin was amused by Li Ya, she nodded, "Alright, you mustn't mention these words again."

"Why?"

Wen Shulin said these words with heartfelt sincerity, "Chen Cheng has his own life, the woman he's supposed to marry is the Xiao Er you don't like."

She took a deep breath, "And I, I'm happy to have this relationship with him. In my eyes, even though he can't marry me, I've long married him."

"So, Li Ya, you must help mommy."

Li Ya pursed her lips, "How do I help?"

Wen Shulin thought for a moment, "For instance, at the right times, help mommy stall Xiao Er."

"Oh! I get it!" Li Ya laughed, "Mommy wants to be alone with Chen Cheng outside... right? Right?"

"You child!" Wen Shulin laughed brightly too, "Come on, let's go down."