Upon hearing this, Lu Boyu wanted to say something but hesitated, seeming unsure of how to respond.

With her belly protruding, Du Qian stood up and said, "That's right, Auntie Zhao. You must come to our wedding banquet."

Zhao Lizhen smiled faintly, her expression distant and cold. "I won't be coming. I'm very busy and have no time." She suddenly seemed to recall something. "Look at my memory, I got so caught up in talking to you all..."

The crowd was bewildered.

Zhao Lizhen turned, saw her husband standing there like a post, and shoved him aside. Zhang Fuyong was left speechless.

Zhao Lizhen then beckoned with a radiant smile. "Come, my little grandbabies, come and say hello to everyone."

Several adorable children bounced out, each one unbelievably cute and dressed in exquisite outfits. No one had ever seen such charming little ones. When the babies made their appearance, all eyes fell on the tiny figures.

"As you can see, they are quadruplets, and they are my grandchildren," Zhao Lizhen announced, her face a mask of pride. "Come on, greet everyone!"

The babies waved their tiny hands, offering the purest, most innocent, and endearing smiles.

It was a critical blow to everyone present.

"Oh my God, quadruplets! Each one is so adorable!" a woman gasped.

"You can tell these children have been well cared for. They must be over two years old," another commented.

"Look at that little girl, she's so pretty! She'll definitely be a great beauty when she grows up!"

"What incredible fortune, all of her grandchildren are so cute."

"If I had four grandchildren, I'd die of happiness."

"It must cost a fortune to raise four children, though."

"Yes, it's costly, but you raise them bit by bit, and before you know it, they're all grown up."

"Exactly! Just look at their outfits. Do you think they're short on money?"

Listening to the crowd's murmurs, those who knew what had happened years ago were utterly shocked.

Lu Boyu's father couldn't find his words. "Are they all... Yu Xi's children?"

My God, she's so fertile! he thought, feeling a pang of envy. The Lu Family line was thin. If we had such a prolific daughter-in-law, wouldn't I be overjoyed?

Lu Boyu's mother found it impossible to believe. With Zhang Yuxi's slender frame, having four children... how hideous must she look now?

Lu Boyu was also incredibly shocked, recognizing traces of Zhang Yuxi in the children's features. His eyes darted toward the entrance, as if searching for someone.

The moment the babies had appeared, Du Qian had a bad feeling. Now, seeing the man who was about to become her husband looking elsewhere, her expression instantly darkened.

Zhao Lizhen took in everyone's reactions, making no effort to hide her triumphant demeanor. "What are you talking about? They're my grandchildren. Of course she gave birth to them." She paused for effect. "And speaking of Yu Xi..."

Zhao Lizhen waved toward her daughter standing just outside the doorway. "Yu Xi, come here!"

Zhang Yuxi suppressed her true feelings. Although she had no desire to revisit the past or face these people, the arrow was already nocked, and she had no choice but to let it fly. This time, she had to appear before everyone in a posture of absolute victory. Only then could she validate her mother's efforts. So, after understanding Zhao Lizhen's intentions, she had quickly applied some light makeup. She was already beautiful without it; with just a touch of embellishment, she was simply stunning.

When Zhang Yuxi appeared and stood beside Zhao Lizhen, the crowd let out a collective, sharp gasp.

"No way! How can a woman who's had four children still have such a great figure?"

"It must be fake! A relative of mine went from under 100 pounds to over 150 after giving birth, and she could never lose the weight!"

"Exactly! Imagine how huge her belly must have been with quadruplets!"

"It takes at least four or five years to recover from that, let alone look as good as her."

"Just look at Du Qian. She's only a few months along and has already plumped up. Who knows how big she'll get!"

"Yeah, and this Zhang Yuxi... isn't she the one who was with that strange man..."

"Shut up, she's standing right there!"

Lu Boyu stared at Zhang Yuxi, who was even more radiant and stunningly beautiful than she had been two years ago.

His mother's eyes widened, and she was speechless for a long moment. She instinctively glanced at her future daughter-in-law, and the comparison was like night and day. She suddenly felt as if Zhao Lizhen had gotten the better of her.

But she quickly composed herself, forcing a smile. "Yu Xi, you look just the same as you did two years ago. You haven't changed a bit. You were gone for two whole years... without a single word. You must have worried your parents sick." She fixed her gaze on Zhang Yuxi. "The children's father..."

Just as she was about to say more, Lu's father interrupted her. "That's all in the past. Why bring it up again?"

As if she hadn't heard a thing, Lu's mother pressed on, "Their father... have you found him?"

She felt her question was already quite polite. This was the exact moment Zhao Lizhen had been waiting for.

She clapped her hands together. "My son-in-law? Of course, we found him!" she declared. "Lin Feng!"

A tall, straight figure with handsome features and a clean, transcendent aura appeared. Simply standing in the crowd, it was obvious he was a cut above the rest. Thanks to the Purification and Marrow Cleansing, his entire body exuded a natural nobility. After consuming the final Marrow Cleansing Pill, his every move possessed an innate elegance, a quality starkly different from any that could be acquired later in life.

Watching the man before him, whose appearance and presence were a hundred times superior to his own, Lu Boyu felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

"My son-in-law, Lin Feng!" Zhao Lizhen announced with a proud smile. With a son-in-law worth tens of billions, she could introduce him with absolute confidence.

Lin Feng smiled faintly. "Hello, everyone."

Lu Boyu's father, an experienced judge of character, knew at a glance that this young man was no ordinary person. He took the initiative to greet him. "Lin Feng, is it? I'm good friends with your father-in-law. You can call me Uncle Lu."

Zhang Fuyong scoffed inwardly.

Sensing his father-in-law's displeasure, Lin Feng coolly and distantly said, "President Lu."

All Lu Boyu's father could say was, "You're too kind."

Of course, Zhao Lizhen's goal was to let her daughter have her moment of vindication while also flaunting her new son-in-law.

She covered her mouth with a laugh. "I'm not just bragging; everything I'm saying is the truth. My son-in-law, well, he has some minor assets... not much, just a few tens of billions. He's young and wealthy, so naturally, he might be a bit proud. Please be understanding."

This last sentence was directed at Lu Boyu's parents.

Zhao Lizhen's blatant boasting instantly stirred the competitive spirit in Lu Boyu's mother. "Is that so? So young and already worth tens of billions?"

Zhao Lizhen smiled, making no attempt to hide her disdain. "Just because your own son lacks the ability, you doubt others? That's not very becoming of you."

"You!" Lu Boyu's mother's face flushed with anger.

Her husband quickly stepped in to smooth things over, shooting his wife a warning glare. "Since we've run into each other today, how about we get together some other time?"

Zhao Lizhen pointed to the well-behaved children. "Do you see them? We have to take care of our little grandchildren. We're very busy. Maybe some other day."

Zhang Fuyong also chimed in with a laugh, "That's right, that's right! After all, with four grandchildren, we're extremely busy!"

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