The Ancient Miss Transmigrates into a CEO’s Wife

Chapter 7

Chang Zhiyuan's eyes lit up. Feeling there was hope, he continued: "I've been pursuing Shu Yi from our company recently, right? She's the female lead in this TV series and needs a boy to play her son for two weeks."

Xu Xiuhe knew that Chang Zhiyuan had been pursuing Shu Yi recently, and thought Chang Zhiyuan had succeeded.

Chang Zhiyuan went on: "This woman doesn't give in no matter what I try. It's so frustrating that I can't even get an artist from my own company when I'm the boss."

Xu Xiuhe ...

He knew Chang Zhiyuan's character all too well. Up until now, the girlfriends he had talked about could be counted on one hand.

"Find Shen Yin yourself and see if she's willing to go to the set. That's all that matters." Xu Xiuhe casually threw out this line. But he thought to himself, what ghost would make Shen Yin agree.

Chang Zhiyuan didn't have high hopes either, but he didn't want to give up even a glimmer of opportunity: "Thanks, brother. Give me Shen Yin's phone number."

Xu Xiuhe was holding a pen and paused for a moment: "Go find her yourself." Only then did Xu Xiuhe realize they had been married for three years but didn't have each other's phone numbers.

Chang Zhiyuan readily agreed and drove straight to Ziyue Manor.

When Shen Yin came back from Blue Mountain Café, it was already 9 p.m. Aunt Song's luggage was in the living room. She was holding Zhengzheng in the living room waiting for Shen Yin.

Aunt Song handed Zhengzheng into Shen Yin's arms, teaching her how to hold him: "Madam, hold one hand under Zhengzheng's bottom and the other supporting his back."

Aunt Song was reluctant to leave. Before departing, she exhorted Shen Yin again.

Shen Yin did as told, holding Zhengzheng in her arms.

Aunt Song instructed further: "Madam, Zhengzheng is very well behaved and can say a lot now. Sometimes he likes looking at books. If you're busy, just let him sit there and read the picture books on the shelf. My number is on the sticky note behind the door. Call me if anything comes up."

Aunt Song bowed her head again: "Zhengzheng, Granny Song has to go home. Say goodbye to Granny."

The two-year-old child could understand words now. Zhengzheng's expression clearly showed incomprehension: "Granny is not leaving. Granny plays with Zhengzheng."

As soon as Zhengzheng finished speaking, his eyes became wet.

Aunt Song instantly felt distressed too, with traces of tears at the corners of her eyes: "Zhengzheng, what did Granny teach you? Boys can't easily shed pearls." After speaking, Aunt Song turned her face to cover her nose. Pulling her suitcase, she left.

Seeing Aunt Song leave, Zhengzheng finally couldn't hold back and burst into loud crying.

Shen Yin had no experience with children and didn't know how to soothe him. She could only hold him gently in her arms, patting his back lightly while murmuring: "Good boy Zhengzheng, don't cry. Boys can't easily shed pearls."

Shen Yin actually couldn't understand why it hurt so much to see Zhengzheng cry. There were clearly no feelings before. The original Shen Yin had an iron heart towards Zhengzheng. Why did she feel so bad now, watching him cry fiercely? Shen Yin's nose soured and her eyes glistened with tears.

It just so happened Chang Zhiyuan arrived at Ziyue Manor at this moment. He parked in Xu Xiuhe's yard and as soon as he opened the car door, he heard a child's crying.

The crying was so loud and miserable. Could they be abusing the child? As soon as this thought emerged, Chang Zhiyuan immediately called Xu Xiuhe: "Xiuhe, I'm in your yard now. The living room window is open and I can hear a child crying from inside. Listen." As he spoke, he took out his phone and walked closer to the window.

Xu Xiuhe could vaguely hear it too and felt somewhat flustered inside: "Go knock on the door first. I'm on my way back now."

Chang Zhiyuan went to ring the doorbell at the entrance, but no one answered.

Shen Yin was upstairs with Zhengzheng. He had cried so hard she didn't know how to soothe him. She could only carry him upstairs to change his clothes, planning to take him out for a walk to distract him.

She placed Zhengzheng on the bed, turned around to his closet to find some clothes. It was her first time dressing a child and she wasn't very skilled, but Shen Yin was clever.

"Be good, baby. Don't cry anymore. Does my darling want Mommy to take you out to play?" Shen Yin patiently coaxed, naturally calling herself Mommy.

Zhengzheng sat on the bed. Shen Yin got up and bent over to pick him up, heading downstairs.

Zhengzheng finally stopped crying from exhaustion and asked: "Where did Granny go and when is she coming back? Doesn't she want Zhengzheng anymore?"

Shen Yin had complicated feelings, not knowing how to explain. At the same time she was shocked by Zhengzheng's thoughts and verbal expression. So two-year-olds already understood so much and had their own thoughts! In the past...

Shen Yin smiled gently: "Sweetie, Granny went back home. She has her own things to do. Our Zhengzheng is a big boy now who doesn't need Granny by his side all the time. But didn't Granny promise she would come back to see you?"

Zhengzheng seemed to understand and nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Shen Yin felt bad again. Such an adorable, sensible darling, how could the original host bear to neglect him and even think of harming him? It was extremely fortunate that Zhengzheng would let her hold him now.

Shen Yin kissed Zhengzheng's forehead: "Baby, it was Mommy's fault. Mommy didn't know better before, neglecting Zhengzheng and not treating you well. But Mommy knows she was wrong. Can you forgive Mommy?"

Zhengzheng nodded again. Putting both arms around Shen Yin's neck, he didn't say anything, but Shen Yin understood this meant he forgave her.

Outside, Chang Zhiyuan had knocked for a long time with no response. He finally gave up and leaned against the wall waiting for Xu Xiuhe to arrive.

In the foyer, Shen Yin put Zhengzheng's shoes on and selected a pair of flats for herself. "Let's go, take darling Zhengzheng to the supermarket!"

Shen Yin had just opened the door when she was startled by Chang Zhiyuan again: "Who are you? Why are you standing outside without knocking?"

Before Chang Zhiyuan could answer, he immediately grabbed Zhengzheng from Shen Yin's arms: "Zhengzheng, let Godfather see if it still hurts anywhere?"

Chang Zhiyuan carefully examined every part of Zhengzheng's body. At this moment Xu Xiuhe arrived, parking his car and striding over: "Is Zhengzheng alright?"

Chang Zhiyuan replied: "I haven't seen any injuries yet, but look how red his eyes are with tears still wet on his face."

Shen Yin was stunned for a moment: "Why are you both back..."

Before Shen Yin could finish, Xu Xiuhe dragged her arm to the living room. Chang Zhiyuan carrying Zhengzheng also went inside.

Xu Xiuhe's face was livid: "Speak! What happened this time?"

Shen Yin still didn't know what was going on. "What's the matter?"

"Aunt Song just left yesterday and you're already treating Zhengzheng like this. We could hear him crying from the yard." Xu Xiuhe accused.

Only then did Shen Yin understand Xu Xiuhe and Chang Zhiyuan had wrongly blamed her for abusing Zhengzheng. She wanted to explain but was afraid they wouldn't believe her.

So Shen Yin came in front of Chang Zhiyuan and clapped her hands: "Zhengzheng, come, Mommy holds you."

Indeed Zhengzheng reached out his hands to let her carry him. In fact she was nervous inside, afraid Zhengzheng would reject her. Then she really wouldn't be able to prove her innocence.

Feeling they still didn't believe her, she went on asking Zhengzheng: "Sweetie, tell Daddy why you were crying."

In his tender crying voice, Zhengzheng replied: "Granny left. Granny doesn't want Zhengzheng anymore."

Shen Yin finally heaved a long sigh of relief, giving Xu Xiuhe a look.

Chang Zhiyuan and Xu Xiuhe also knew they had wrongly accused Shen Yin, but Chang Zhiyuan wouldn't admit his mistake openly: "I knocked for a long time without anyone answering, and hearing a child cry, how could I not overthink?"

This excuse was reasonable enough. After all, Shen Yin did have a history. Not wanting to argue further, she continued: "Aunt Song left this morning and Zhengzheng cried badly. I couldn't soothe him no matter what, so I wanted to take him out to play to distract him. When you rang the doorbell I was upstairs changing his clothes."

Xu Xiuhe saw that Zhengzheng's clothes had indeed been changed and were different from his usual wear. Aunt Song focused solely on keeping him warm without considering appearance or comfort. But with his high cuteness level, Zhengzheng could still attract looks when out. Shen Yin was clearly different. She had dressed Zhengzheng in a white sweater with a blue gilet over it, pants underneath, and sport shoes - a stylish little man.

Chang Zhiyuan and Xu Xiuhe only now realized that they had wrongly blamed Shen Yin this time. Xu Xiuhe was just about to apologize when Zhengzheng interrupted: "Dad, did you come home early to take us out to play?"

Xu Xiuhe looked at Chang Zhiyuan, his eyes clearly saying: You can leave now.

How could Chang Zhiyuan easily give up when his business was not yet finished: "Does Zhengzheng want a godfather? Godfather will take you out to eat delicious food." He had already realized that Shen Yin seemed to care quite a bit about Zhengzheng, which was completely different from what he had heard before. This was interesting - he had decided to use Zhengzheng as an entry point.

Zhengzheng scratched his head and shook it, saying: "Zhengzheng wants to go out and play, and eat the meals mom makes."

Zhengzheng had eaten Shen Yin's cooking for several days and was now completely subdued by her culinary skills.

Xu Xiuhe again glanced at Shen Yin - shocked that Zhengzheng had apparently forgotten his dad now that he had a mother. Although he had to admit that Shen Yin's cooking was indeed delicious.

Standing on the sidelines, Chang Zhiyuan felt like he had discovered some extraordinary secret. How could this Shen Yin be so different from the one he had heard about before? Adhering to his principles of respect, Xu Xiuhe had not had Shen Yin investigated before marriage, only starting the investigation after they wed. Other than a beautiful appearance and great figure, she didn't seem to have any other merits - but had a whole pile of faults. Quick temper and bad personality in college, smoking, drinking and partying abroad, coasting through her studies just enough to graduate, and then coming for the arranged marriage. If one other merit had to be found, it was that she had a clean record with no relationships. Otherwise, Xu Xiuhe would not have allowed her to give birth to Zhengzheng. During the pregnancy, Aunt Song was kept very busy, basically monitoring Shen Yin 24 hours a day to ensure she didn't smoke, drink or even secretly abort the baby.