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Chapter 459 That's really how it works.

Shen Li turned to look at him, a mischievous smile in her eyes, and teased him deliberately: "Well, but your figure can't compare to your older brother's."

Lu Zhou's face fell instantly, and he lowered his head and buried it in her neck.

She gently nibbled on her earlobe, her tone tinged with grievance and defiance: "Sister, you've gone too far! But I'm young, and my stamina is much better than my brother's. I'll show you tonight!"

Shen Li couldn't help but laugh out loud, deliberately raising an eyebrow to tease him: "Really? I'd like to see just how amazing you are."

Lu Zhou gritted his teeth, but his eyes were full of doting: "Fine, you said it! You're not sleeping tonight, I'm going to beat my older brother!"

Shen Li couldn't help but laugh at his serious expression.

She herself had no idea that her casual joke had gotten her into trouble again.

She straightened her skirt, turned around and walked to the jewelry cabinet next to her, bending down to rummage through something.

Lu Zhou quickly followed and gently hugged her from behind, his voice tender: "What jewelry do you want to wear? I'll help you put it on."

Shen Li shook her head, her tone thoughtful: "No, the second brother brought his girlfriend back. I'm thinking about what kind of gift would be appropriate for that girl."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhou looked up in surprise: "Second brother has a girlfriend? That kid's quick on the uptake, great!"

Shen Li frowned, her tone tinged with dissatisfaction: "What's so good about it? That girl is too cunning; I don't like her."

Lu Zhou seemed quite relaxed about it, gently ruffling her hair.

He said calmly, "Children have their own lives; as long as they're happy, that's all that matters."

"It's okay if you don't like it. If we really become a family in the future, if you don't like it, just let them move out. When it comes to dividing the property, just give them less."

Shen Li turned to look at him and couldn't help but laugh, "You're quite open-minded."

Lu Zhou spread his hands, his tone tinged with helplessness: "What can I do? I can't force the second son to break up, can I? I'm going to beat him up later. His taste is terrible. He can't even find a girlfriend as good as his father."

Shen Li laughed out loud at his joke and gently patted him: "You're just being silly. Actually, that's what I thought too."

When we had dinner that evening, none of the younger generation came back—they must have been having too much fun outing and lost track of time.

It's quiet now that only a few elders are left at home.

Lu's mother is almost seventy years old this year, but she is still in good health and has a lot of energy. She doesn't feel bored on weekdays.

Having lived in the capital for so many years, she has made many old friends with whom she can chat and take walks on weekdays.

In addition, my grandson and daughter live next door and often come over to visit, so my days are quite fulfilling and lively.

Just after dinner, Lu Nan arrived with Shen Li's second brother.

—The two houses are next to each other, so it's convenient for them to visit each other. When they heard that Shen Li had returned, they came over to sit down and chat with the elders.

As soon as Lu Nan entered, she quickly walked to Shen Li's side and looked her up and down.

Her tone held a hint of envy: "Sister Li, I'm two years younger than you, but you look younger than me. Your skin is so good, how do you take care of it?"

Shen Li couldn't help but laugh, jokingly saying, "How else can you maintain your youth? Just find a few men to pamper and spoil you, and you'll naturally look younger. Do you want to try it?"

Lu Nan quickly waved her hand, looking terrified. "Forget it, I wouldn't dare. You have no idea how jealous your second brother is—it's ridiculously jealous!"

"Last time I saw a handsome guy outside and glanced at him a couple of times, he became jealous of me for days, almost making me die of jealousy. I dare not make him angry again."

Shen Li smiled knowingly: "I understand, I understand. You're lucky. You have no idea how miserable I was when I went to the mall with Lan Wei last time. He bothered me all night, and I didn't get a good night's sleep."

In the distance, several men were sitting around drinking tea and chatting, laughing and talking, in a very harmonious atmosphere.

Shen Li and Lu Nan huddled together, chattering away about their jealous husbands, their eyes full of smiles and happiness.

After chatting for a while, Lu Nan lowered her voice and leaned close to Shen Li's ear.

Curious, she asked, "Sister Li, I heard that Second Brother brought his girlfriend back? How was she? Is she a good person? Is she gentle?"

Shen Li nodded slightly, her tone indifferent: "Well, it's barely acceptable. Young people can't be controlled."

"By the way, your second child has graduated too. Has he found a girlfriend yet?"

Lu Nan sighed helplessly and waved her hand: "No, that kid is too stubborn. No matter what we parents say, he won't listen, and he's not in a hurry to find a girlfriend."

"Let him be. He'll find someone he likes sooner or later anyway, so we won't rush him."

Shen Li's eyes crinkled into a smile, her tone slightly teasing: "No rush, what's the rush after graduation? Even if you wait until you're thirty to get married, it's not too late at all."

Lu Nan's lips twitched suddenly, and she looked helpless: "Thirty years old? Isn't that a bit too late? I'll be too old by then."

Shen Li laughed even harder, teasing her on purpose: "It's not too late, it's not too late. By then you'll probably be retired anyway, and you can stay home and help take care of the kids, enjoying the joys of family life."

Lu Nan paused for a moment, thought about it carefully, and then nodded: "It seems... that's really the case."

Shen Li choked instantly upon seeing her serious expression.

She silently thought to herself: She was just joking, and this girl actually took it seriously?

All that could come out of his mouth was a string of ellipses: "..."

Before we knew it, it was eight o'clock in the evening, and the younger generation who had gone out shopping finally returned.

Everyone was carrying shopping bags of various sizes, their faces still beaming with the joy of having had their fun.

Upon entering the courtyard, seeing Shen Li and Lu Nan chatting idly around a stone table, the group immediately stopped their playful banter and went over to greet them.

Lu Nan's gaze swept over Zhao Yizhi without making a sound, memorizing her appearance. He didn't say much, only smiling and responding to the younger generation's greetings.

Lu Zhi was the first to step forward, taking Lu Nan's arm and sweetly calling out, "Auntie!"

Lu Nan reached out and ruffled her hair.

His eyes were full of affection as he smiled and teased, "Our little Zhi is so good, she's gotten even prettier."

Coincidentally, Xiao Zhi possessed both Shen Li's gentle and refined features.

It also possesses Lu Nan's liveliness, like a combination of the two.

That's why Lu Nan has always doted on this little niece the most.

Shen Li glanced at the group, her tone gentle yet firm: "It's getting late. You must be tired after a long day of shopping. Go back to your rooms and rest."

As she spoke, she looked at Lu Zhi and specifically instructed, "Xiao Zhi, take Sister Yi Zhi to stay in your courtyard and treat her well."

Lu Zhi nodded obediently: "Okay, Mom."

Lu Boxi immediately stepped forward and offered, "Let me take Yizhi there; she's not familiar with the area."

Shen Li spoke calmly, "Bo Xi, stay. I have something to say to you."