The entire Ye family had the most say in Jiang Ziyu's arrival, with only Old Mrs. Ye having the final word.
Shen Meixiu, with a mournful expression, said aggrievedly, "I can't change Gan Zhi's decision either."
"You!" Old Mrs. Ye looked at her, as if she couldn't even support a pig's intestine, "After all these years, you still haven't captured his heart?"
After the Shen and Ye families' alliance, Shen Meixiu and Ye Gan Zhi had always been a couple in name, and only Shen Meixiu knew how deep their feelings were.
Shen Meixiu lowered her head even further.
Seeing her like this, Old Mrs. Ye had no choice but to step in. "Arrange for someone to pick me up the day she arrives."
"Okay." Shen Meixiu nodded weakly.
She stayed at the old residence, ate with Old Mrs. Ye, and watched a show with her for a while before leaving.
...
On the way from the airport to the hotel, the children excitedly pressed their faces against the windows, watching the scenery outside.
Before leaving, Di Mingjue had handed over all his work and specifically instructed Shen Lin not to send him any messages unless the sky was falling.
"There's the sea!" Qianqian exclaimed excitedly.
Jiang Ziyu held her waist and leaned towards the window to look at the sea outside.
"Mommy, can we go to the beach to play in the sand? There are many beautiful shells on the beach, and I want to collect them," Qianqian turned her head and expressed her thoughts.
Seeing her expectant look, Jiang Ziyu felt a pang of guilt. There was a sea near the Imperial Capital, but Qianqian, at her age, had never been. Xiao Ran and Yu Ze, who were by her side, had already been to many places.
"Okay," Jiang Ziyu said, hugging Qianqian.
Upon arriving at the hotel, Jiang Ziyu tidied up the luggage and then walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the sea view outside.
"Changing clothes?" Di Mingjue, dressed in casual shorts and a t-shirt, with sunglasses on, came to the window.
The children had already changed and were holding digging tools they had somehow acquired.
Jiang Ziyu turned to look at Di Mingjue, covering her mouth and laughing, "When did you prepare this?"
This outfit was vastly different from his usual attire, almost two distinct styles. It was the first time she had seen him dressed like this.
Di Mingjue struck a pose, humorously showing off, "Handsome?"
"Very handsome!" Jiang Ziyu was amused. She walked around him and discovered a large word on the back of his shirt.
Her peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of the children; their clothes, style, and design were similar to Di Mingjue's.
"Family outfits?"
"So clever!"
Di Mingjue turned and took out Jiang Ziyu's set from the suitcase.
After changing, the family of five, besides their beauty, had their clothing also enough to attract everyone's attention.
"Be careful, don't fall."
Seeing the sea and the beach, the children let go of their hands and rushed over excitedly.
Di Mingjue put his arm around Jiang Ziyu's slender waist and comforted her, "We're out for some one-on-one time. Don't always stare at the kids, look at me more."
How could such a grown man still be jealous of the children!
Jiang Ziyu shook her head helplessly, "Then how are we supposed to have one-on-one time?"
With three children by their side, they couldn't get away from them anywhere.
Di Mingjue suddenly regretted bringing the children on this trip, or perhaps he should have brought Shen Lin along as a nanny!
"I saw a music bar ahead when I arrived. When the children are asleep tonight, shall we have a drink together?" Jiang Ziyu suggested.
His dull eyes suddenly lit up, and Di Mingjue immediately nodded in agreement, "Really?"
"More real than pearls."
With Jiang Ziyu's words, Di Mingjue spent the entire day looking forward to the night. Fearing that the children might not fall asleep quickly, he deliberately found many activities to help them expend their energy.
After collecting enough shells, Di Mingjue took the children for a game of beach volleyball.
Jiang Ziyu lay on a lounge chair not far away, holding her phone and capturing their happy moments.