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The moment they got downstairs, Jiang Manshu hurried over, affectionately taking Jiang Li’s hand, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"Xiao Li, I overheard your phone call just now. What was that about one in your belly? Are you pregnant?"

If Jiang Li were really pregnant, this would be the first child of the Shen family’s new generation.

Back in ancient times, that would be the heir apparent, destined to inherit the throne.

The Shen family might not have a throne to inherit, but they certainly had a substantial fortune.

Hearing this, Jiang Li instinctively turned to look at Shen Yanzhi, her eyes asking, ’Should we tell them?’

Knowing Jiang Li wanted a quiet pregnancy without too much fuss from the family,

Shen Yanzhi wrapped an arm around her waist. "Mom, don’t jump to conclusions. Xiao Li and I were just watching a viral video online."

A flash of disappointment crossed Jiang Manshu’s eyes, but in the next instant, she casually patted the back of Jiang Li’s hand. "Oh, well! If you’re not, you’re not! I know young people these days don’t always want to have kids right away. As your mother-in-law, I certainly won’t pressure you. You can have children whenever you want."

She remembered not wanting to have children herself back in the day, so putting herself in their shoes, she would never force her two daughters-in-law.

They say children will make their own way in life. If they wanted to have kids, they would. If not, then they wouldn’t.

With money, even without children, you wouldn’t be left with no one to look after you when you were sick.

Besides, even if you had children, if they turned out to be unfilial, it would be no different from not having any at all.

Hearing Jiang Manshu say this, Jiang Li felt a bit guilty.

She was obviously pregnant, yet here she was, lying that she wasn’t, all so she could have a less stressful pregnancy.

She had watched so many videos these past few days about how, once you’re pregnant, you can’t eat this and you can’t eat that.

You’re not allowed to do this, not allowed to do that—you have no freedom at all.

Rather than deal with all that, it was better to just not tell them from the start and wait until her belly started to show.

The thought of her belly getting bigger made Jiang Li suddenly realize she hadn’t bought any maternity clothes yet.

Seeing the look on Jiang Li’s face, Zhou Jiawen, who was standing nearby, quickly tried to comfort her. "Sister-in-law, don’t feel bad. Look at me—Shen Yuchu and I have been married for so long and we haven’t had kids yet. Don’t feel pressured."

She planned on enjoying life for another couple of years before having kids; she hadn’t had enough of their time as a couple yet.

Of course, it would be even better if she could get pregnant at the same time as Jiang Li.

Then they could pick out maternity clothes, take maternity photos, give birth, and go through postpartum confinement together...

It was a lovely thought, but reality was harsh.

If she ever found out Jiang Li was already pregnant, she’d probably drag Shen Yuchu into trying to make a baby that very night.

Jiang Li nodded at Zhou Jiawen. "Don’t worry, I’m not feeling that much pressure."

’I’ve already got one in my belly, so what pressure could there be?’

It suddenly brought a phrase to mind: I’m going to get pregnant in secret and then stun everyone.

’Hopefully, they won’t be too shocked when the time comes.’

With all the guests gone, only the Shen family remained.

Remembering that Jiang Li hadn’t eaten dinner, Shen Yanzhi took her hand. "Dad, Mom, I’m going to take Xiao Li to get some dinner."

Jiang Manshu nodded. "Go on. We should be heading home as well."

The two left, holding hands. Just as they stepped out of the hotel, Jiang Li suddenly said, "I want to get Korean BBQ."

Shen Yanzhi paused for a moment, then said, "Alright, Korean BBQ it is."

Jiang Li tilted her head. "Aren’t you going to try and stop me?"

Amused, Shen Yanzhi asked in return, "Why would I stop you?"

Jiang Li blinked. "Well, don’t a lot of people say that Korean BBQ is bad for pregnant women?"

"It’s just once in a while. It’s not like you’ll be eating it every day for every meal. Hearing ’this is bad for you, that is bad for you’ all the time... well, it’s better than not having an appetite at all."

He stopped walking, placed both hands on Jiang Li’s shoulders, and said with a serious expression, "Xiao Li, no matter what, you’re the one who matters most."

Jiang Li felt seared by the intensity in his eyes.

’Oh my god, does he have to be so serious?’

Afraid of getting lost in his deep-set eyes, Jiang Li turned away and mumbled, "You’re not worried the baby will get jealous?"

Shen Yanzhi chuckled. "The little baby is important, but my big baby is important too."

Jiang Li couldn’t help but blush. "What are you talking about! Who are you calling a ’big baby’!"

’It was like Shen Yanzhi had gone and taken some advanced course on romance. He was getting smoother and smoother, his flirting game getting stronger and stronger.’

Shen Yanzhi had the sudden urge to take her hand, place it over his heart, and say, "You’re my big baby."

But he worried Jiang Li would find the gesture too cheesy, so in the end, he just gently took her hand. "Come on, let’s go get that Korean BBQ."