"The Deng Family directly hid the person at home." Xu Ancheng’s mouth curled with coldness, "After they found the girl with the rare blood type back then, they started looking to see if that child’s family also had the same blood type, and they did find someone. They’ve been with the Deng Family all these years, giving Deng Yiyi blood transfusions whenever needed."

Yi Roujing sighed, this is human nature, this is the distance of status and power, and the saying "money makes the mare go" couldn’t be more accurate.

"Dad knows about it too, doesn’t he?" Yi Roujing said, otherwise her father-in-law Xu Zongyin wouldn’t have called her to the study to talk about this.

"Yes, he helped a lot in this quick investigation," Xu Ancheng said, "After all, my connections are limited."

"Then will Dad tell Old Master Cheng of the Cheng Family?" Yi Roujing asked.

"Only if there’s solid evidence. Although Old Master Cheng is close with Dad, it’s limited to personal matters, a connection of mutual appreciation born from shared fate. When it comes to the interests of Cheng family’s descendants, Old Master Cheng is far from confused."

"What evidence?"

"A sort of genetic testing called a DNA paternity test. We’ve already sent the hair samples. Including the transit time, it will take at least a month before we could have conclusions," Xu Ancheng said, "Once the results are out and confirm Ren Xuejuan is a child of the Cheng Family, the subsequent matters don’t need Xu Family’s involvement. Just present the results to Old Master Cheng, he’ll handle it, after all, it’s a family affair for the Chengs."

"Feels so unbelievable," Yi Roujing leaned on Xu Ancheng’s shoulder and sighed, "But somehow not surprising."

Yi Roujing suddenly couldn’t recall whether the book mentioned Ren Xuejuan and the Cheng Family matters, as the book mainly focused on the perspectives of the male and female lead, outlining their achievements and the diverse array of people they encounter along their journey. However, not everyone was covered comprehensively.

In the book, the female lead Song Yiluo also got into Jing City Foreign Language University, so Jing University wasn’t really mentioned, as Xu Ancheng never taught at Jing University.

With my involvement, the plot in the book has completely changed. Ding Anmin is different from before, Xia Xingchen has found happiness, and even the Ding Family came over to Jing City, Ding Anguo didn’t marry after thirty living like ice, as written in the book.

"Xu Ancheng, do you like your current life?" Yi Roujing asked, with a hint of unconscious hope in her eyes.

"What a silly thing to ask." Xu Ancheng leaned in for a playful bite, "I love it, this is much better than my envisioned life, with you, Baozi, Dad, even my parents, Anguo, Anmin, and them."

"You all bring me unexpected surprises and comfort, though it’s not without worries. Yet, sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, salty, that’s the colorful taste life should have. Honestly, my previous days were too quiet, but because of you, I’ve changed a lot, and I truly like my transformation." Xu Ancheng got mushy as he spoke, kissing here and biting there.

Listening to Xu Ancheng’s indirect expression of affection, Yi Roujing felt elevated, offering her lips willingly. She also really liked her current life, barely thinking about past life anymore.

"Sister-in-law—"

The moment of affection between the two was interrupted by a call, Xu Ancheng frowned with dissatisfaction, while Yi Roujing quickly leapt off Xu Ancheng’s lap, rushing to the restroom to inspect her appearance, then emerged without issues, happily heading out the door, "Anmin is here, oh my, Mantou, come, let me give you a hug."

"Why aren’t you asleep yet?" Yi Roujing asked softly while holding Mantou.

"He’s just wide awake, I thought I might as well come over since he’s not sleeping. Where’s Baozi, is he sleeping?" Ding Anmin couldn’t see Baozi, feeling a bit longing.

"Hmm, he fell asleep on the way here after a good lunch."

"Mantou, just look at you." Ding Anmin teased with a glare at her son.

"Auntie, lull to sleep." Mantou turned away from Ding Anmin, showing Yi Roujing a cute expression.

"Alrighty." Yi Roujing casually cradled Mantou, humming a lullaby.

In about five minutes, Mantou fell soundly asleep in her arms.

Yi Roujing proudly glanced at Ding Anmin, then placed Mantou in Baozi’s bed, letting the two brothers sleep together.

Ding Anmin restrained her urge to plant a kiss on the peacefully sleeping Baozi. She had done it before, waking Baozi, and never tried to do it again.

"Sister-in-law, you’re really capable." Out of the room, Ding Anmin clung to Yi Roujing’s arm playfully.

"Come on, do you think you’re as cute and likable as Mantou, acting childish at your age." Although speaking mockingly, Yi Roujing pulled her into her room, took out Baique Ling, handing her a jar of pearl cream and a lipstick.

"I always knew Sister-in-law was soft-hearted behind the sharp words," Ding Anmin winked at Yi Roujing, "Never forgets me when there’s good stuff. Oh, I wonder what good deeds I did in my past life to have such a wonderful sister-in-law."

"Stop flattering me," Yi Roujing said with amusement, "It’s not like you’re lacking these things, just my habit of buying your share whenever I buy stuff."

"I really need it," Ding Anmin feigned flattery, "Only Sister-in-law understands me, my jar of moisturizing cream is almost empty, can only last another three to five days." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"Though this military training’s weather isn’t hot, it’s cold. Jing City’s dryness is much more than our Huaixi County, using up the cream faster," Ding Anmin lamented.

"Previously, Comrade Huang Xiaobao could turn in his salary to me, but after entering university, there’s only allowance, though food is provided, but always eating grandmother and uncle’s, we must bring them some food and items to express our gratitude."

"It’s not to make Sister-in-law laugh, but it’s thanks to our parents and in-laws’ generosity, providing us some extras," Ding Anmin said sheepishly, "Otherwise, I’d have to use the dowry you gave."

"Especially after Mantou was born, expenses increased further, elders couldn’t help but support us."

"Actually, we’re okay, only one child; Second Brother and Sister-in-law have more expenses. So I refused when Mom and Dad wanted to provide more, as it makes more sense for Second Brother and Sister-in-law, I even have in-laws adding support."

Yi Roujing naturally understood, they raised the child lavishly. After weaning, two cups of formula milk a day wouldn’t be missed. Money was easier to speak of than tickets, which were hard to come by. Clothes handed down from the older to younger may happen, but making two new outfits annually wasn’t too much.

Although there weren’t many children’s books, toys, and such at the time, they cherished the children enough to buy what they could.

Because all aspects were well taken care of, Yi Roujing had seen other families’ children, but theirs were fair-skinned, adorable, unstressed by strangers, and exceptionally well-raised.