"Of course, in my heart, you’ll always be the most beautiful. Just think about how many times you’ve given me the cold shoulder over the years. Have I ever given up? No, I’ve always chased after you. If you weren’t beautiful, how could I have willingly chased you for so long? That shows just how captivating you are."

"Isn’t it because of Xiao Wu?" Zhang Xinli raised an eyebrow at Chen Haichang, who quickly shook his head and said, "It doesn’t matter which woman gives birth to the child, they’re all the same."

Just as he finished speaking, Chen Wu in the back of the car suddenly sat up, pouting and crossing his arms, "Dad, does that mean I’m dispensable? Hmph, just as my name suggests."

"Son, that’s not what I meant. What I meant is, only if your mom gives birth to you, will you be my treasure. Got it? ... Weren’t you sleeping?"

Chen Wu quickly scratched his head sheepishly and said, "Oh... I just woke up."

Chen Wu’s words made Chen Haichang secretly sigh with exasperation: This timing of waking up is just too perfect.

Instead of heading back to the port, Chen Haichang took them to the Capital City. His trip this time was for his wife and kid to meet the Mei Family, not because he thought they were important, but so they would recognize each other in the future and avoid awkward situations, especially since his son would have to deal with the Mei Family in the future. So, naturally, he had to introduce them to the Mei Family.

Now, in the Mei Family, the two old ones are no longer around. The eldest son and his wife aren’t close, but he gets along better with the second son’s family. In the future, they’ll be relatives, so it’s important to keep in touch.

"Ah Chang, this Mei Family is quite a mess, isn’t it? The one we just met was the eldest son’s illegitimate child, right? Who’s the legitimate one?" Zhang Xinli, during her time in Z City, met not only Han Yi’s family but also Junzi’s. She knows something about how Junzi’s wife used to be the eldest son’s wife.

This upheaval had even muddled Zhang Xinli, who usually has a clear mind.

"The legitimate one isn’t any good. The eldest son’s two sons have been fighting openly and secretly for years. One of them was bound to lose. The one you’re asking about is the losing side and is now living in Shenzhen, rarely coming back home. When we get there, there are photos; you can look at them and get to know them."

"Alright, whatever you say."

It’s rare for Zhang Xinli to listen so obediently, causing Chen Haichang’s furrowed brows to relax completely as he grinned from ear to ear, holding Zhang Xinli’s hand and rubbing it now and then.

Seeing this, Chen Wu in the back let out an exaggerated eye-roll. If it weren’t for the heavy traffic, he’d have gotten out of the car and walked.

Chen Haichang has a house in the Capital City, but he rarely stays there, so it needs some tidying. They plan to spend this New Year in the Capital City. Therefore, they need a lot of things.

When they left Z City, Little Star gave Chen Haichang their house keys. She attends school here and occasionally stays in her family’s courtyard for a couple of days. So it’s always tidy there, and with pots, pans, and bedding ready, they won’t be in a rush when they arrive.

When they reached the Capital City, it happened to snow, so they didn’t visit anyone in the first couple of days and just stayed home tidying up. When he was by himself, seeing Han Yi and Lin Wan keep their home so orderly, he was envious. Now witnessing his wife busying around the house gave him a profound sense of happiness.

While Zhang Xinli didn’t cook often, during the years she spent looking after the children, she honed her skills pretty well. Though not as good as Lin Wan’s, it was enough to satisfy Chen Haichang. Zhang Xinli has always been career-oriented, not the type to enjoy being in the kitchen. But occasionally, she would make something for the family when she had nothing else to do.

"You and your nephew bought this house, it’s nice. It must be worth a lot now." Zhang Xinli quite liked the layout of the houses here.

"Yeah, it’s pretty good. But I didn’t buy it. I got it from that old man, especially Han Yi’s house as compensation. I was shamelessly persistent in getting it. It’s different."

"What’s the difference? I think it’s all the same, as long as you have a house, that’s all that matters. It’s what you deserve. By the way, do you have more properties here?"

"Yes, I have two more. Lili, I realize that when I add up all my assets, they aren’t as much as yours." Chen Haichang knew Zhang Xinli was an investment enthusiast, always finding a way to participate where there was money to be made. They met, after all, due to an investment deal.

"Yes, I have some self-awareness. Who am I? I’ve been aware of making money for a long time. Just think, a few years back, when I saw the local real estate market starting to take off, I bought everything I could. Now, look, wasn’t that a fortune? All my real estate sold for a good price. Back then, with so much money, you should’ve invested in some more land too."