Chapter 777: 780, The Child’s First Photo (Second Update)

"Sheng Sheng, Sheng Sheng... Mom’s begging you, please don’t be so impulsive, okay?" Zhou Jin’s voice had already taken on a crying tone, "Sheng Sheng, you won’t be happy with Shen Haoguang! You can’t do this!"

"Mom, I’m already an adult, I’m not a child anymore, I know what I’m doing!" Duanmu Sheng’s voice was very firm, "I believe Haoguang can make me happy, you are my mother, I am your daughter, I’ve now found my happiness, Mom, why can’t you just bless me? As a mother, don’t you wish for your daughter’s happiness?"

By the end, Duanmu Sheng’s eyes had also reddened, she had been with Shen Haoguang for five years, she knew what kind of person he was.

She hoped to have her parents’ blessing.

She also didn’t want to be at odds with her parents over a man, they had forced her into this! She couldn’t sacrifice her own happiness for her parents...

"Sheng Sheng, I am your mom, I wish for your happiness more than anyone else, but Shen Haoguang can’t give you happiness!" Zhou Jin sighed, then said irrefutably, "You can’t register your marriage with Shen Haoguang! I don’t agree! Duanmu Sheng! You come back here immediately!"

Hearing this, Duanmu Sheng’s expression turned cold, originally she had come to inform her family, hoping to gain Zhou Jin’s consent and blessing, but she hadn’t expected Zhou Jin to still disagree.

"Mom, I called to inform you, you have no right to disagree! You can’t negate my happiness!" With that, Duanmu Sheng hung up the phone sharply.

In Duanmu Sheng’s view, her parents were just too selfish!

They would do anything for Duanmu Zhe, but when it came to her, her parents became her stumbling block!

Why!

Both being their children, why was there such a huge difference in how her parents treated them!

Favoring one child over the other!

Duanmu Sheng was very angry! Her parents hadn’t cared for her since she was a child, so what right did they have now to interfere in her life, her choices?

What right did they have to disagree with this matter?

Duanmu Sheng bit her lip, anger emanating from her entire body, mixed with a hint of spite.

On the other end of the phone.

Zhou Jin stared at the disconnected call, completely stunned, she was also very angry.

Duanmu Sheng was like possessed, impervious to any advice.

Zhou Jin hurriedly redialed the number, she had to stop this!

She couldn’t just watch Duanmu Sheng make a stupid mistake!

Duanmu Sheng, seeing the call come in again, dismissed it without a second thought.

But Zhou Jin didn’t give up, she kept calling after being hung up on.

Duanmu Sheng was also quite stubborn, continuously disconnecting Zhou Jin’s calls, her heart was set on being with Shen Haoguang, no one could stop her.

Seeing the repeatedly disconnected calls, Zhou Jin stopped calling and ran upstairs.

Duanmu Canghai was the head of the family, he definitely would have a way to stop this from happening.

Meanwhile, after hanging up the phone, Shen Haoguang came over with a smile on his face.

"What happened? What did auntie say?" Shen Haoguang looked at Duanmu Sheng expectantly.

"My mom didn’t say much, don’t worry." Duanmu Sheng smiled softly, "Let’s go, this is our matter, it has nothing to do with her."

"Okay." Shen Haoguang, in a good mood, took Duanmu Sheng’s hand and thoughtfully opened the car door for her.

The civil affairs office was a distance away from Pleasure Inn.

As Shen Haoguang and Duanmu Sheng just got out of the car, they saw Zi coming out of the civil affairs office.

On seeing Zi, Duanmu Sheng instinctively wanted to avoid her but was promptly grabbed by the wrist by Zi, who pulled her aside.

"Let go of my girlfriend!" Shen Haoguang rushed over furiously.

"You stay right there!" Zi turned coldly, chastising him in a low voice, exuding an authoritative presence without being angry.

Shen Haoguang stood frozen, his limbs instantly stiffened, not daring to let out a big breath, as if he had been put on pause, enveloped by a sense of terror.

"What do you want!" Duanmu Sheng fiercely shook off Zi’s hand.

Zi looked at Duanmu Sheng and said slowly, "Sheng Sheng, your mother has already talked to me about everything, acting on impulse is the devil, you really shouldn’t register your marriage with Shen Haoguang now, he’s been deceiving you all along, calm down and think about it, is he really suitable for you?"

"I know my own business! I don’t need you to worry about me! Who I’m with is none of your business either! Get out of the way!" Duanmu Sheng directly pushed Zi away.

She was no longer willing to listen to any advice.

If even Duanmu Canghai and Zhou Jin couldn’t control her, on what basis could Zi Qi do so?

"Sheng Sheng, you’re not a child anymore. Don’t make your uncle and aunt sad," Zi didn’t get angry, still speaking with great patience, and continued, "You’re not a child anymore, don’t let your father and mother be heartbroken."

Duanmu Sheng paused in her steps, turning back to look at Zi, a mocking curve appearing at the corner of her mouth, "Zi Qi, who do you think you are? What right do you have to control me?"

Zi didn’t speak any further but took out a photograph from her pocket and handed it to Duanmu Sheng, "Sheng Sheng, take a look at this, it has been Shen Haoguang and Situ Ya scheming against you from the very beginning. For such people, it’s just not worth falling out with your father and mother. Think about it."

Duanmu Sheng took the photograph, glanced at it, and then tore it to pieces, "Zi Qi, do you really think I am a three-year-old child? So easily deceived!" After speaking, she scattered the shredded pieces everywhere; they fluttered down like falling snow.

In the photograph, Shen Haoguang was embracing and kissing Situ Ya.

But now, Duanmu Sheng had been completely brainwashed by Shen Haoguang and Situ Ya, and she didn’t believe any of it was true.

What could a single photograph prove, anyway?

With Zi Qi’s ability, getting someone to forge a few photographs was a trivial matter.

At that moment, Zi really wanted to say, ’You’re even worse than a three-year-old child!’ But she held back the words.

If it weren’t for the repeated requests of Duanmu Canghai and Zhou Jin, she wouldn’t have bothered getting involved in Duanmu Sheng’s affairs. This person was just naturally predisposed to being deceived. She had fallen so deep into the trap now that no matter what anyone said, she wouldn’t listen.

Unless she saw it with her own eyes.

Zi sighed, then continued, "If that’s how it is... Sheng Sheng, I wish you happiness." With that, she turned and left.

Duanmu Sheng didn’t watch Zi leave; instead, she walked over to Shen Haoguang, grabbing his wrist, "Haoguang, let’s go."

"Okay." Shen Haoguang finally came back to his senses, sweat dripping down his face.

Because in the Superpower World there was no concept of divorce, the marriage registration process was very complicated, involving a series of tests meant to ensure that both parties considered it carefully, after all, it was a lifelong commitment.

Two hours later, the two of them successfully obtained their marriage certificate and left the civil affairs office.

The marriage certificate in the Superpower World was two transparent cards, each embedded with a chip that could not be melted by fire or water, signifying that their union was indestructible.

Duanmu Sheng, looking at the tiny chip, felt a surge of emotions—she had never expected to become a wife so quickly.

Shen Haoguang, looking at the chip in his hand, had a triumphant gleam in his eyes. Duanmu Sheng, after all, hadn’t escaped from the palm of his hand.

"Sheng Sheng, it’s wonderful! You’re finally mine!" Shen Haoguang embraced Duanmu Sheng excitedly.

"Haoguang!" Duanmu Sheng hugged him back just as eagerly.

No matter how you looked at it, today was a day worth remembering for Duanmu Sheng.

"Sheng Sheng, I’ll take you to my family’s house, and we’ll share this great news with my parents," Shen Haoguang said excitedly.

"Mm," Duanmu Sheng nodded, her face radiant with happiness.

Regardless, she was happy now.

The Shen family.

When Shen Haoguang’s parents heard the news, they naturally couldn’t stop smiling. Their son was truly capable, having so quickly secured Duanmu Sheng.

Shen’s mother took Duanmu Sheng’s hand, her face filled with kindness, "Sheng Sheng, now that you and Haoguang have acquired your license, you are a member of our Shen family. By the way, do your parents know about this? Should we go to your family’s place, discuss the matter, and then decide on an actual wedding date?"

"Aunt," Duanmu Sheng bit her lip, then said, "I won’t lie to you, I’ve had some disagreements with my family. My parents don’t agree with me being with Haoguang, so it might not be appropriate for you to go there now."

"Oh my, you child, what are you saying at this time? Still calling me aunt?" Shen’s mother chided.

Duanmu Sheng quickly realized the meaning behind Shen’s mother’s words and said somewhat awkwardly, "Mom..."

"Ah," Shen’s mother responded kindly, patting Duanmu Sheng’s hand, "Sheng Sheng, there’s no irreconcilable enmity between parents and children. Since you’ve already taken out the marriage license, let’s not wait any longer. Your uncle and I will make preparations at home, and tomorrow, you and Haoguang should come with us to your family’s house. I believe his parents and mother-in-law will agree to this marriage."

Since Duanmu Sheng had already registered her marriage with Shen Haoguang, it meant that the matter was settled. Was there any chance the Duanmu family would disagree?

The most important thing now was to get the Duanmu family to acknowledge the marriage, and then to grandly organize a wedding, letting everyone in all the realms know that Shen Haoguang was soon to become the brother-in-law of the Mo family!

Shen’s mother did make sense, and Duanmu Sheng nodded, "Okay, Mom, I’ll listen to you."

"Good child, good child," Shen’s mother smiled contentedly, "We’ve already prepared the bridal room. Tonight, you and Haoguang can move in directly."

Duanmu Sheng smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom." As the words left his mouth, Duanmu Sheng seemed to remember something, stood up immediately, and added, "Right, I’m going to make a call and tell Ya Ya about this."

Situ Ya is currently Duanmu Sheng’s best friend. Naturally, he would want to share such news with Situ Ya first.

Shen’s mother watched Duanmu Sheng’s retreating back, her eyes flashing with a calculating coldness. This Duanmu Sheng, hardly any different from a fool! Having such a person with her son Shen Haoguang was truly unfair to him.

The Mo family.

Today was Chu Jin’s third pregnancy check-up, so Mo Zhixuan got up early in the morning, intending to accompany Chu Jin to the hospital.

But as soon as he got out of bed, there was a call from the Presidential Palace stating that an important leader from a neighboring country was paying a visit.

The call was taken by Chu Jin, who responded in a cool tone, "Okay, I understand."

Mo Zhixuan came out of the bathroom. "Who just called?"

Chu Jin was slowly buttoning up her coat. "It was Li Xunen. You better head to the Presidential Palace for a while. The leaders of L Country are here, and they can’t do without you at such events."

"What about you?" Mo Zhixuan hesitated.

Because the previous check-up revealed that one of the fetuses had a special constitution, Chu Jin now needed to visit the hospital every week to avoid any problems.

"I’ll just go to the hospital with Mom," Chu Jin said with a slight smile. "Besides, you’re not a doctor. It wouldn’t make any difference if you went. Hurry up, don’t worry about me."

It was just a pregnancy check-up after all. Many expectant mothers went alone. Chu Jin wasn’t so overbearing as to insist that Mo Zhixuan must accompany her, especially since she also had the company of Mrs. Mo.

"Okay, remember to call me if there are any issues." Mo Zhixuan left a gentle kiss on Chu Jin’s forehead, then picked up his suit jacket and hurriedly left the room.

After Mo Zhixuan left, Chu Jin sat at the dressing table and took out the Tarot cards from a drawer.

She arranged a Sacred Triangle spread and then closed her eyes to draw three cards from it.

The first card.

Upright: Ace of Cups.

The Ace of Cups signifies a new beginning. The presence of an Ace in a spread suggests opportunities for happiness, love, and joy in life.

On the card, a hand extends from the clouds, holding a golden cup engraved with a ’W’ shape, and above the cup flies a white dove, symbolizing peace.

The second card.

Upright: Wheel of Fortune.

The Wheel of Fortune hangs in the azure sky, connected to the triple tiers of the priesthood.

The Wheel of Fortune also consists of three layers, with the outermost ring inscribed with the letters ’TAROT,’ representing the created world and indicating a yearning to embrace destiny.

The third card.

Reversed: Grim Reaper.

The Grim Reaper sits atop a white horse, looking down upon the creatures of the earth, holding aloft a black flag adorned with the emblem of the Rosicrucian order.

Rich or poor, young or old, death is an unavoidable natural phenomenon that cannot, and need not, be evaded.

Looking at these three cards, Chu Jin’s expression grew solemn. After a short pause, she slowly put away the Tarot cards, storing them back in the drawer.

Chu Jin walked slowly to the window and exhaled slowly, the images of the three cards she had just drawn flooding her mind, bringing a sense of relief.

From the cards just drawn, Song Shiqin should be fine, but from now on, they would never cross paths again.

That was for the best.

Chu Jin looked at the view outside the window, a faint smile gracing her lips, and then she turned to walk downstairs.

Just as she reached the first floor, Mrs. Mo came up to her, beaming, "Are you ready, Jin? Let’s eat breakfast and then head to the hospital."

"Yes," Chu Jin nodded lightly, "almost ready. What’s for breakfast, Mom?"

"Your favorite pickled long bean noodles," Mrs. Mo said, setting her cup on the table. "Let me get it for you."

"No need, I can get it myself. It’s just a few steps away," Chu Jin declined with a smile, but halfway there, she suddenly remembered the doctor’s instructions about fasting before the check-up, so she had to turn back. "Mom, I almost forgot, I need to be fasting for the check-up. Let’s go, and we’ll eat when we return."

Mrs. Mo frowned upon hearing this. "What kind of doctor is this? Isn’t this just torturing people? You’re pregnant; how can you not eat anything? What if you faint from hunger?"

"It’s nothing, Mom," Chu Jin said with a smile. "All pregnant women go through this."

At the hospital, after a series of checks, the doctor happily informed Chu Jin and the Old Madam Mo that both fetuses were developing very well. However, Chu Jin still couldn’t take it lightly; she would need to come in for checks every week.

The doctor picked up a 4D ultrasound image with a smile and placed it in front of Chu Jin and the Old Madam Mo. "Look, the two little ones are very affectionate to each other, holding hands."

The picture from the 4D ultrasound was fairly clear, allowing a rough view of the baby’s facial features.

Indeed, in the picture, the two little ones’ hands were tightly clasped together.

Upon seeing this, the Old Madam Mo’s heart melted, "Oh my, the two little ones are so endearing. Look at those eyes, that mouth, simply beautiful..."

Chu Jin raised an eyebrow slightly. She couldn’t really see what was beautiful; after all, they were only four-month-old fetuses. What could you see clearly?

But the image was indeed full of love.

The Old Madam Mo then looked up at the doctor and asked, "Doctor, can we take this ultrasound image home with us?"

"Of course, this is for your family to take home," the doctor said with a nod and a smile.

"Thank you, doctor, thank you," the Old Madam Mo said excitedly, planning to get someone to frame the 4D ultrasound image when she got home—after all, this was the first photo of her grandchildren.

Chu Jin also took out her phone to snap a picture and sent it to Mo Zhixuan.

Soon enough Mo Zhixuan replied, [Are you sure you didn’t get the wrong ultrasound image? Such a big mouth! Such a wide forehead! Such short legs! Such small eyes!]

Even through the screen, one could feel Mo Zhixuan’s disdain.

The image from the 4D ultrasound was indeed abstract, and the resulting picture wasn’t very nice-looking.

Thus, the two unborn little ones had been thoroughly disdained by their own father...

Meanwhile, the Old Madam Mo was still continuously praising how cute and beautiful the little ones were.

Chu Jin: "..." This is the difference between a father and a paternal grandmother.

The next day.

The Shen family.

The parents of the Shen family took Shen Haoguang and Duanmu Sheng to the Duanmu Family home to discuss the wedding.

The four of them drove in two cars, each car filled with gifts.

Although Shen Haoguang’s parents didn’t truly like Duanmu Sheng, they still had to go through the motions; after all, the Duanmu Family of today was no longer the same as it once was.

Both cars stopped in front of the Duanmu Family villa’s courtyard.

Duanmu Sheng got out of the car first. "Dad, Mom, I’ll go knock on the door. You wait here." Duanmu Sheng feared that her parents could not yet accept the Shen family.

Shen Haoguang’s mother said cheerfully, "Let’s go with you instead. It will show your parents our sincerity."

"Okay," agreed Duanmu Sheng with a nod.

The four of them approached the firmly closed iron gate together, and Duanmu Sheng rang the doorbell with a tense heart. After all, she had just had a big fight with her parents the day before, even declaring that she would never return to this house, only to find herself sheepishly returning the very next day.

She hoped her parents would forgive her.

With a ’squeak’, the door opened a crack, and a servant asked, "Who is it?"

Duanmu Sheng’s face lit up with a smile, "Little Lee, it’s me. Are my dad and mom at home?"

Little Lee glanced at Duanmu Sheng, swallowed the words ’Third Miss’ and instead replied, "Oh, it’s you. Please wait a moment, I’ll make a call."

Duanmu Sheng’s expression dimmed slightly upon hearing this. It was clear from the servant’s words that her parents were still angry; otherwise, they would not have addressed her as ’you’ instead of ’Third Miss.’

Because Duanmu Canghai had issued a statement before, the servant did not dare to let Duanmu Sheng in casually. After speaking, the servant closed the iron gate, picked up the telephone hanging on the wall, and dialed a number.

Seeing the servant act this way, Shen Haoguang’s mother voiced her dissatisfaction, "Sheng Sheng, your family’s servant is really lacking manners!"

"Mom, please don’t take it to heart," Duanmu Sheng said, her face carrying a hint of guilt.

Fearing that Duanmu Sheng would notice something from her reaction, her mother quickly changed her tone with a laugh, "It’s fine, it’s fine. I was just speaking off the cuff."

A few minutes later, the servant reappeared and looked apologetically at Duanmu Sheng, "I’m really sorry, but the sir and lady said there is no Third Miss in this house, so they won’t let you in right now."

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