bookbashuk Chapter 379 Lili, you must favor me a little more from now on.
Chapter 379 Lili, you must favor me a little more from now on.
He was selfish, concealing the truth and impersonating her. This deception was like a thorn stuck in her heart, one she could never let go of.
But after calming down and thinking about it, if it were her in that situation, would she have made the same choice?
The answer was unknown even to her.
Perhaps she really should take some time to ask Ming Xiangyang—is there any way for him and his older brother to switch back to their original identities?
This question, like a stone, weighed on her heart for a very long time.
Out of breath.
At this moment, Lu Cheng came in and saw Shen Li looking at Ming Xiangyang holding the child outside.
Lu Cheng stepped forward, gently took Shen Li's hand, and stroked her slightly cool fingertips with his fingertips. His tone was full of tenderness: "Li Li, let yourself go. I don't want you to be so gloomy every day."
Shen Li looked up at the deep worry in Lu Cheng's eyes, her throat tightened, and she softly replied, "Yes, I know."
Lu Cheng knew perfectly well that Shen Li's words were just a perfunctory remark; she had never truly let go of those entanglements.
He sighed softly, reached out and gently pulled her into his arms, his chin resting lightly on the top of her head, his voice extremely gentle: "Ming Xiangyang is indeed wrong in many ways, but if it weren't for his medicine, my brother might not have woken up."
"Furthermore, he truly loves you—of course, my brother and I both have our own selfish motives; we don't want another person to take away your love."
"But I have to say, his sincerity over the past year has truly touched us."
His sincerity made even his rivals want to speak up for him.
Throughout the year, Ming Xiangyang's care for Shen Li was so meticulous that there was not a single fault to be found; sometimes, he was even more considerate and attentive than Ming Xiangyang himself.
It was precisely because that affection was so genuine that Shen Li must have fallen in love, which is why she is feeling so distressed now.
If she had no feelings for him at all, she wouldn't be so heartbroken and in tears.
Only those you care about can truly hurt you; those who are insignificant don't even have the right to affect your emotions.
Shen Li buried her face in Lu Cheng's chest, hugging his waist tightly. Her suppressed sobs were muffled by the fabric, and her warm tears quickly soaked his clothes.
At this moment, Lu Sheng pushed open the door and walked in. He immediately saw Shen Li sobbing in Lu Cheng's arms. His brows furrowed, and his tone was both urgent and gentle as he scolded, "What's wrong? You can't cry during postpartum confinement. It hurts your eyes and your body."
Shen Li quickly raised her hand to rub her reddened eyes, sniffed, and tried to appear calm, saying, "Big brother, I'm fine."
Lu Sheng's gaze swept over Shen Li, exchanged a glance with Lu Cheng, and didn't ask any more questions. He simply handed over the food box he was carrying, and his tone softened: "Li Li, it's time for a snack. I specially asked the kitchen to make chicken soup to nourish your body."
Shen Li looked down at the steaming soup bowl in the food box, a faint, fresh aroma lingering around her nose.
Lu Cheng held her arm and gently reminded her, "Come sit down to eat. Standing for too long during postpartum confinement is tiring, so you can't eat while standing."
Shen Li looked up at Lu Cheng's meticulous appearance, her eyes filled with emotion, and she sighed softly.
Seeing her like this, Lu Cheng raised an eyebrow in confusion: "What's wrong? Doesn't it suit your taste?"
Shen Li shook her head, a faint smile playing on her lips: "No, Second Brother, how can you be so considerate?"
Lu Cheng chuckled at her praise, lightly flicking her nose with his fingertips, his tone teasing: "Since you think I'm so thoughtful, then Lili will have to show me more favoritism in the future."
Seeing this, Lu Sheng couldn't help but speak up, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible jealousy: "A little bias is fine, but too much is not acceptable. My third brother and I should also get a share."
Hearing Lu Sheng's seriously jealous tone and seeing the tenderness hidden in his eyes, Shen Li finally couldn't help but burst into laughter through her tears, her eyebrows curving into crescent moons: "Did I save the galaxy in my past life? It's one thing to have a considerate husband, but to make matters worse, I have three, and each one of them spoils me rotten."
After finishing his snack, Lu Sheng voluntarily cleaned up the dishes and took the food box outside.
When he returned, he carefully picked up the baby in his swaddling clothes, his movements clumsy yet exceptionally gentle.
Shen Li had an exceptionally relaxed postpartum period. She only needed to play with the baby occasionally and didn't have to worry about taking care of him at all—there were too many people in the family helping to take care of the baby, and the three grown men had all become skilled at taking care of children.
Lu Cheng taught them all step by step, and they all learned very seriously. They took care of the children meticulously and reliably, no less so than others.
The child is fed formula during the day and is cared for by a specialist at night. The child never sleeps next to Shen Li, allowing her to rest in peace.
Therefore, Shen Li had a very comfortable and carefree postpartum period.
She loved cleanliness, and even during her postpartum period, she insisted on taking a bath every ten days. However, each time she took a medicinal bath specially prepared by Ming Xiangyang, which could both cleanse and nourish her body.
After her postpartum period, Shen Li's body had recovered to about 80%, even faster than when she had her last postpartum period.
She knew in her heart that this was all thanks to Ming Xiangyang's medical skills.
During her postpartum period, in addition to taking medicinal baths, she also took the pills that Ming Xiangyang sent her every day. Those pills had a rich but not pungent medicinal fragrance, and their effects were very significant.
When she was in postpartum confinement, Lu's mother wanted to come and take care of her, but Lu Cheng politely declined, only asking her to stay home and take good care of the other two children.
Even if she couldn't come over, Lu's mother would call every few days to check on her and remind her to rest and take good care of herself.
Although Shen Li lacked nothing, Lu's mother still kept sending him various tonics, which were also mixed with things sent by Shen's father and mother.
Looking at the mountain of items, Shen Li felt a warmth in her heart—she didn't lack these things, but rather this profound sentiment.
Forty days passed in the blink of an eye, and Shen Li finally finished her postpartum confinement. She felt relaxed and at ease, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders.
During her postpartum period, Lu Cheng specially adjusted his work schedule, going to the company to handle business in the morning and returning early in the afternoon to accompany her and the baby.
After Shen Li finished her postpartum confinement, he refocused on his business. The company's electronics factory was to be expanded, and with ample funds at hand, he simply bought a larger plot of land and planned to build a modern electronics factory.
The factory's internal layout, facility configuration, and every detail of the production process were all carefully considered and designed by Shen Li.
After her postpartum period, Shen Li was finally able to freely enter and leave the courtyard. Every day, she would take her baby for a walk and bask in the sun in the courtyard.
However, ever since she was able to leave the courtyard, she has never seen Ming Xiangyang there again.
Shen Li knew in her heart that he probably still remembered what she had said back then—that she didn't want to see him.