Chapter 403: New Life

The seaside villa now has only Su Ze Yan, Su Xi and Su Yi present.

Su Zhengda and Yang Zhichun watch Su Ze Yan lie flat while they, the two elders, toil, feeling uneasy; so they hire a professional manager to handle the household assets, and they travel everywhere, enjoying a peaceful old age.

When Zheng Dongqing returns home, Su Ze Yan is reviewing documents together with Su Xi.

"Su Ze Yan, where did your marriage certificate come from?"

Su Ze Yan, having already thought of a response when he pulls it out, says gently, "It's fake. Don't get angry yet; sit down and let me explain, okay?"

"Fake?"

Zheng Dongqing's angry expression fades, turning into puzzlement, "You forged a certificate—aren't you afraid of getting caught?"

"The certificate has been in my hand the whole time; outsiders think you and I are still married, and no one examines it closely. Look, it's so new—how could it be real? Little Xi is already how old!"

Zheng Dongqing takes the certificate, examines it closely, "Very new, but it looks genuine."

"You often attend events and know how troublesome some people can be. They treat me like a chicken stuffed with cash, always ready to swoop in and pluck feathers. I don't want to resort to tricks to protect myself; my pocket money isn't enough to pay the damages, and I don't want my mother to beat me! It could even be a mixed‑gender doubles match!"

Zheng Dongqing finds it somewhat reasonable; whenever Yang Zhichun puts on a stern face, Su Ze Yan becomes like a quail, too scared to move.

"Then why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

"Isn't this just making her angry for no reason? No wonder Mom dislikes him; he's just not thorough!" Su Ze Yan looks helpless, "Is this some glorious thing? Being stared at by a swarm of flies—does it make you happy or disgusted?"

"No need to describe it that way!"

Zheng Dongqing feels a bit nauseous!

"Look, you didn't want to bring it up. How could I know someone would gossip right in front of you! If I'd known, even if I felt embarrassed about this, and couldn't handle it without you, I would have said so!"

"They really talk a lot and love to point fingers at others; if Mom hadn't said I must go check, I wouldn't have wanted to go."

Every time Zheng Dongqing goes, she spends money listening to gossip.

If it weren't for Yang Zhichun insisting each time that a report be written and submitted to her for review, Zheng Dongqing wouldn't want to go.

"I feel the same; the things inside look nice but aren't tasty. A bunch of people—you deceive me, I deceive you; going to a banquet is more exhausting than coaxing Little Yi to sleep!"

Zheng Dongqing, sharing the same experiences and feelings, nods vigorously. Apart from her eldest son Su Xi, everyone else has to work hard to coax Su Yi to sleep!

She nods, and Zheng Dongqing notices Su Yi is absent.

"Where's Little Yi?"

"He went next door to look for Jia Jia."

"Mingyue is back?"

"Yes!"

"Then I'll go over and find her!"

"Alright, go quickly. Next time, don't get angry first; if you have questions, come back and ask me! You know I often don't know where I'm wrong! You need to give me time to sort it out."

"Okay!"

Zheng Dongqing leaves cheerfully. Su Ze Yan watches her departing back, a slight curl at his mouth; once she's completely out of sight, he whispers, "What a good trick!"

Su Xi: …

"Are you treating me as if I don't exist?"

Su Ze Yan remains calm; having found a way to handle his son, he says, "You weren't trying to make her happy? She's already happy now. As for whether it's a lie, does it matter?"

Seeing Su Xi silent, Su Ze Yan continues, "Spend more time with your mother; don't let her be deceived by others!"

Su Xi scoffs, "No matter how you lie, my mother still doesn't like you!"

Su Ze Yan: …

He also deeply regrets that back then he could mistake the wrong person. If he had married Zheng Dongqing then, his parents would have liked her, and he would have loved her.

She really is so easy to please! Making her happy gives a sense of achievement!

Su Xi sees Su Ze Yan unhappy, and he becomes happy.

"Where did it come from?"

Su Ze Yan puts the certificate away, storing it safely in his chest.

"Back then, your grandmother hired someone to change your birth mother's name. I approached the relevant department to divorce Zheng Dongping. The department first corrected the name on the marriage certificate, so I couldn't get divorced."

"They're not the same person; Su Ze Yan also can't produce Zheng Dongqing's ID and household register; the person can't be found, how could he divorce?"

Later, after meeting the real person, he no longer wanted a divorce.

"My mother doesn't agree, so it's worthless! Stay a widower, you!"

Su Xi storms off, fuming, while Su Ze Yan remains unbothered. His son got broken—can't accept this!

Neighbor Ji Tianlin also broke down, "You're really useless, you can't even keep your wife!"

The neighbors are really annoying! He's happily enjoying a couple's world with his wife, and then Zheng Dongqing barges in, causing trouble?

"Not going to watch the kids, why come find me?"

Su Ze Yan holds half a watermelon, scooping with a spoon slowly.

"Heh, you ask me about the good thing you did?"

"Where's the child?"

Su Ze Yan pauses his hand; he cares more about this.

"All asleep!"

Ji Tianlin sits like an elder on Su Ze Yan's sofa. Su Ze Yan continues scooping watermelon, ignoring Ji Tianlin.

The two belong to a mutually harmful pair; they speak only when necessary.

Ji Tianlin lingered stubbornly at Su Ze Yan's house all afternoon, leaving only when Su Yi and Xu Jia were about to wake.

Then Zheng Dongqing, who brought Su Yi back, arrives. Su Ze Yan has already arranged dinner.

Su Ze Yan watches them eat happily, chatting and laughing with Zheng Dongqing and Su Yi, while Su Xi looks a bit surprised.

It shouldn't be; his son knows that both the elder and younger sons love to trap him to death. After being trapped many times, he gained some experience and learned to use his son's dirty tactics against outsiders. His son's methods are truly filthy!

He was set up in suffering, but he felt relieved that Su Xi was like his mother Yang Zhichun; if she were as foolish as Su Yi, he would find life hopeless and worry that his past would repeat.

Before Su Xi went up she was still angry, but now it's fine. Could it be that some company made a huge profit again? His son really loves money; both sons love it. Su Zeyan thinks it's like Zheng Dongqing.

After dinner, Zheng Dongqing played parent‑child games with Su Xi and Su Yi as usual, while Su Zeyan kept them company.

"Mom?"

"Mom?"

Zheng Dongqing and Su Zeyan both unexpectedly stared at Yang Zhichun and Su Zhengda, who had returned to the villa.

"Hmm, Su Zeyan, come over."

"Mom…"

"Do you want singles or mixed doubles?"

Su Zeyan dutifully followed Yang Zhichun to another room for training and beating, and finally understood why Su Xi laughed during dinner at night! What a rip‑off! …

"Jia Jia, I love you, marry me!"

Having already secured the swimming Grand Slam, Su Yi took out the pre‑prepared bouquet and ring, and on the day he won the championship, knelt on one knee and proposed to Xu Jia before the whole world.

Following the Propaganda Department to learn and gain experience, Xu Jia was wide‑eyed with surprise! "Marry him!"

"Marry him!"

…

The whole venue erupted. Xu Jia and Su Yi are childhood sweethearts and a public couple. At first, everyone wasn't very optimistic about the pair.

Su Yi is an athlete, well‑built, and although he got into university on his own, under the stereotype of athletes many people think he'll be a playboy.

Xu Jia is clever; at a young age she entered the Propaganda Department, has a powerful mother, and is essentially a lady from a political family, holding a high status in the Xu family. With her standing, marrying into another prominent family is the standard move.

Her rumored romance with Su Yi, to outsiders, is just gossip and won't become reality.

But unexpectedly, Su Yi actually proposed to Xu Jia while he was winning the championship, sharing the triumph with her, and at the brightest moment, stepping toward the dazzling Xu Jia!

Xu Jia was thrilled; she accepted!

The news spread across the world!

The entire Su Family was overjoyed! In the Xu family, Ji Tianlin wore a grimace, and Xu Mingyue slapped him, "What's with that expression?"

Ji Tianlin complained plaintively, "Our little cabbage was swindled away; how am I supposed to be happy?"

"The Su Family knows the ins and outs; Su Yi performed excellently!"

"But I just can't bear to part with my daughter! She's still so young; she could play a few more years!"

Xu Mingyue had a different view: "The earlier, the better; with the remaining time, she can focus on her career. If Su Yi retires, he can also stay home to care for the child."

Ji Tianlin thought it over and thought it wasn't bad.

His daughter won't be that exhausted!

Xu Jia and Su Yi were courting abroad, while at home the Xu and Su families had already discussed the marriage and the guest list, and were drafting invitations.

When Xu Jia and Su Yi returned and chose their wedding dress, they could proceed directly. On the day before the wedding, all guests arrived at the upscale resort island developed by the Su Family. Since the wedding date was set, this place does not admit tourists one month before or after the ceremony.

One month prior, the Su and Xu families meticulously prepared the wedding venue; one month after, the banquet guests could stay here and enjoy a free month‑long stay!

This world‑champion's century‑marriage was broadcast live by domestic and foreign media, watched worldwide.

"Mom!"

Xu Jia clutched Xu Mingyue, feeling extremely reluctant. From this moment, her status would gain another layer; she would no longer be the girl who could simply cling to her mother's arms and act spoiled.

"Don't worry, Mom is always here, always by your side; moving across the street is just changing where you live. If you're unhappy, you can step out and you'll be home right away."

"Alright!"

Xu Jia's smile was radiant!

She's different from others! Other families' daughters walk in arm‑in‑arm with their fathers, but Xu Jia walks in arm‑in‑arm with both her dad and mom!

Su Yi solemnly took Xu Jia from Xu Mingyue and Ji Tianlin's hands, swearing to treat her well for a lifetime, then took her hand and walked toward the wedding altar.

Before the worldwide netizens as witnesses, Su Yi's officiant read the property transfer deed, leaving the guests and online audience both shocked and romantic, truly genuine love! All the family assets—Su Yi's entire fortune—was given to Xu Jia!

If he cheats after marriage, he'll be expelled cleanly! Such a lover is rare in the world!

The entire internet started shipping this couple!

Their relationship was turned by some big creators into sweet romance stories or illustrated as beautiful comics.

Their wedding ceremony was also called a true‑love ceremony!

If it's true love, then transfer all assets to the beloved! If you can't offer a kingdom as a dowry, use your entire fortune as a dowry! If it's true love, then sign a proof of marital infidelity leading to expulsion! Provide financial security for the lover and also lock yourself in a shackles! After marriage, Xu Jia and Su Yi lived sweetly, didn't practice contraception, and soon had a child.

…

"Brother, why do I feel, when I look at Jia Jia's belly, it seems strange?"

Su Yi sat outside waiting for the prenatal test results. This was their family's private hospital; Su Yi felt bold and blurted out, but outsiders heard it and started making a fuss online.

Since Xu Jia became pregnant, a bunch of people have been spreading rumors of a marital split, even though they're clearly happy! It's just that Xu Jia's mood is a bit odd during pregnancy, but that's normal! Hormonal changes make pregnant women's temperaments different, which is a minor issue; as long as they're healthy and safe, it's a good thing.

Su Xi slapped Su Yi, "That's our family's first child of the next generation; if you dare speak recklessly again, Grandma can't beat you, but I still have some strength!"

Su Yi looked at his muscular older brother sincerely, "I'm sorry, brother, I was wrong!"

"Why didn't your father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law come?"

According to the timeline of the previous life, the child in Xu Jia's womb was one day away from birth.

"Mother‑in‑law has to work overtime, father‑in‑law will go over to keep her company, delivering meals and snacks."

Su Xi gave a soft "Oh" and said nothing.

Soon, a nurse pushed Xu Jia, who was still sitting on the bed, out.

"Jia Jia, do you feel any discomfort?"

Xu Jia held her belly, shook her head, "No!"

A female doctor then emerged, gently saying, "Miss Xu is already within her due date; we recommend hospitalization for observation during this period for added safety."

The female Doctor was just making a suggestion. She knew that the Su Family had a villa nearby, possibly she didn't think highly of this side's luxurious ward.

"There's a villa nearby at our home; let's go stay at the villa?"

Su Yi suggested going to stay at the villa. How could the hospital's environment compare to that of a villa district?

Su Xi disagreed, saying, "Everything must prioritize the younger sibling's safety; let's handle the hospitalization procedures!"

Su Xi directly emptied an entire floor, giving it all for Xu Jia's personal use; the medical staff here only serve Xu Jia alone. To go up or down floors, one must swipe a special card, and there are bodyguards beside the stairs and elevators. If anyone unfamiliar appears, they will all be driven away; absolutely no strangers are allowed to enter!

Xu Jia looked at this scene and felt very reassured.

She also didn't know why, but she kept feeling that someone would try to take her daughter! "Jiajia, where do you feel uncomfortable? Why does your complexion look bad?"

Xu Jia shook her head, saying, "It's not that I feel unwell; I constantly feel that someone wants to take my daughter."

Su Xi lowered his eyes, called Yang Zhichun and her group to come over, and also commandeered their bodyguards to guard this floor.

"Don't worry, my older brother is here; my older brother has arranged things very strictly, and I will also keep a close watch!"

"Hmm~"

Xu Jia still wasn't entirely at ease, so she called her mother, asking her to come keep her company!

Xu Mingyue heard Xu Jia's worries, finished what she was handling, directly took three days off, and went to the hospital to accompany her during childbirth.

With Xu Mingyue constantly watching over her, Xu Jia felt much more relaxed.

At night, suddenly online appeared the matter of Xu Jia having booked an entire floor, seizing medical resources.

Su Xi had people monitoring in all areas; as soon as he saw this news, he immediately posted an update using his main account.

【Su Xi】: Waiting for the arrival of new life at his own hospital, his younger brother worried, so he specially requested extra doctors and nurses, and also had bodyguards on guard, to prevent any accidents! Supplementing the previous update~