The kitten opened its big, wet eyes, looking at Ruoruo before her with a dazed and obedient gaze, and let out a meow.
Ruoruo acted as if she had heard something rare, "Mommy, the kitten meowed! It's so cute!"
Seeing how much Ruoruo liked it, Jiang Shiyu turned and bought the cat from the shop owner.
"This is a purebred Golden Shaded Persian, market price twenty thousand yuan..."
Jiang Shiyu swiped her card and paid without hesitation.
Murong Cheng had plenty of money, and since it was Ruoruo's father's money being spent, not hers, it didn't matter.
Ruoruo picked out a few clothes for the kitten, along with food and drinks. She left the pet store content, cradling the kitten the entire way, utterly infatuated.
Jiang Shiyu glanced at the rearview mirror and saw that Ruoruo had fallen asleep holding the kitten, and the kitten was also asleep in Ruoruo's embrace.
Jiang Shiyu raised her phone and captured the scene, sending it to Murong Cheng.
A moment later, the man replied, "Does Ruoruo resemble you a bit?"
Jiang Shiyu looked closely at the photo.
Looking closely at the photo, it seemed that in her features, Ruoruo did indeed resemble her a little.
"How is that possible? Don't joke. How could Ruoruo possibly resemble me? Ruoruo is Su Ziyue's biological daughter. If she resembles anyone, it should be you. I think Ruoruo looks more like you."
Jiang Shiyu put down her phone and shook her head, dismissing the chaotic thoughts.
How could it be?
If she had truly given birth to twins, how could she have no memory of it at all?
Upon returning home, Cheche was also brought back by Murong Cheng. Cheche saw the little kitten in Ruoruo's hands and excitedly gathered around, his little face flushed.
"Is this your kitten? What's its name? Can I pet it?"
She had expected the overbearing Ruoruo to refuse Cheche's request.
To her surprise, Ruoruo generously handed the little kitten in her hands to Cheche.
"Here, you can only play with it for a while. No more after that, the little one needs to drink milk and sleep!"
Cheche took the little kitten from Ruoruo's hands, cradling it as if it were a precious treasure, utterly doting on it.
"Such a cute cat, I want one too."
"Hmph, you want everything. You want my mommy too. You can't have the kitten or mommy!"
Ruoruo snorted, her expression one of haughty pride.
Cheche pouted aggrievedly, "Why are you like this? I just said it casually. You're so fierce!"
As he spoke, Cheche looked towards Jiang Shiyu.
His eyes were as if he were crying for help.
Mom, look at her! She's being mean to me!
Ruoruo did not hold back, directly reaching out and pinching Cheche's ear, "You little drama queen! I'll teach you to tattle! I can still handle you!"
Murong Cheng stood behind Jiang Shiyu and chuckled deeply, "Ruoruo's personality is quite like yours."
Jiang Shiyu rolled her eyes.
Seriously! Was she that violent?
Thinking this, Jiang Shiyu reached out and pinched Murong Cheng's ear.
"Yes! Is it like this? It really does seem quite similar!"
"Wife, I was wrong."
Given the man's height, if he hadn't deliberately bent down, Jiang Shiyu wouldn't have been able to grab his ear.
Jiang Shiyu then let go, "Hmph! Watch what you say in the future! Be careful I pinch your ear!"
"That won't do. If I'm henpecked and you hurt my ear, who will dote on you?"
The man smiled and embraced the little woman.
When the two of them realized it, they saw that Ruoruo and Cheche had stopped their squabbling.
Both pairs of watery eyes were looking at them.
Murong Cheng coughed and let go, "What do you want to eat? Daddy will cook for you."
"Mommy, Daddy, you're being cheeky!" Cheche made a funny face, giggling as he hid behind Ruoruo.
Ruoruo's face also turned red. She pulled Cheche out, and the two little ones quickly resumed their playful bickering.
Even though they were not her biological children, seeing the scene before her, Jiang Shiyu inexplicably felt a warmth rise in her heart.
It was late at night when Zhao Shuyao called. Jiang Shiyu only saw Zhao Shuyao's missed calls after she had put the two children to bed.
When she called back, it took a long time for it to be answered.
"Shuyu, darling, the documents have been sent out by courier. You should receive them tomorrow or the day after!"
Jiang Shiyu was taken aback.
With Qin Yusheng obstructing things, how did Zhao Shuyao get the documents so quickly?
Zhao Shuyao stammered and refused to say anything, eventually claiming she was tired and hung up.
Jiang Shiyu looked at the dark phone screen and frowned.
The next day, Jiang Shiyu received the express delivery. After signing for it and opening it, she found her maternal grandfather's will.
The handwriting and seals on it were all genuine from her grandfather's lifetime.
Fortunately, her grandfather had left a will before his passing.
Jiang Shiyu carefully preserved the will and locked it in a hidden safe.
She still had to go to work.
Jiang Shiyu returned to Ling Sheng to work. When she went to the pantry to get water, she ran into Jiang Yurou, who was making instant coffee.
"Oh, long time no see. Who is this? Isn't this our Madam Rong? Madam President? Why is Madam President still so diligent about coming to work? Shouldn't she be enjoying her life at home after marrying into wealth?"
Jiang Yurou spoke sarcastically.
"I'm here to work to experience life. Unlike some people, who are here to work to survive."
Jiang Shiyu smiled slowly, unfazed, and calmly held her water cup, walking to the hot water dispenser to pour a cup of warm water.
"It's different when you become Madam President, with such a big mouth. You weren't like this before when you were at the Murong family. You didn't even dare to talk back when I scolded you!" "If a dog bites me, should I bite it back? I'd probably end up with a mouth full of fur!"
Jiang Shiyu sipped the warm water, her smile undiminished.
Jiang Yurou's eyes widened, her brows furrowed in anger, "You..."
Then she thought, "That's right, why should I bite back if a dog bites me? It's just a stray dog with a mother but no father, who doesn't even have a home!"
Jiang Yurou said fiercely, then turned and left.
Jiang Shiyu lowered her gaze, concealing the ferocity in her eyes.
Her hand, gripping the ear of the cup, tightened.
Jiang Shiyu grumbled inwardly, but outwardly smiled, "Dad, what do you want from me on such a cold day? I have to work during the day, so it's inconvenient to answer your calls."
"It's best if that's the case. Don't forget about family matters after getting married. Ever since Ling Sheng acquired my company, the company has been declining. Ling Sheng has stolen all the clients. You are the second-in-command at Ling Sheng, why don't you talk to Mr. Rong about it? If this continues, I'll be begging for food!" Jiang Dehai complained as soon as he started speaking.
After Ling Sheng Group's acquisition, they thought it was a good thing, but unexpectedly, all the clients were taken by other Ling Sheng companies. The company had no revenue for several months, and even laid off many employees. If this continued, they wouldn't even have food to eat!
"Second-in-command? I'm just the daughter-in-law of the Murong family, not the president. If you have any matters, please discuss them with Murong Cheng. My words don't count."
Jiang Shiyu didn't want to argue with Jiang Dehai any further and started to leave.