She flipped through the document casually and found that its contents were quite unusual. The terms seemed impartial, but upon closer inspection, they all seemed to favor the second party, and she, Ji Mingshu, was that second party.
At the time, she was confused. In arranged marriages, there was no concept of shared marital property. Every couple had to sign a prenuptial agreement that filled dozens of folders.
She and Cen Sen also had a very detailed prenuptial agreement, so what is the significance of this newly released supplementary contract for the distribution of marital property?
Before she could ask, Cen Sen took the initiative to explain: "The prenuptial agreement is invalid. Marital property will be shared by the couple."
Ji Mingshu was completely stunned when he heard this.
The Cen family is not just an ordinary family with a house and a car. It is no exaggeration to say that Cen Sen's net worth changes every minute and every second, and even he himself probably can't estimate how much it is.
The weight of the phrase "marital property is shared by the couple" means that as long as Ji Mingshu has a little thought, she can instantly change the entire landscape of Jingjian. So, is he crazy?
After digesting the information for about half a minute, Ji Mingshu decisively put down his pen, turned his back, and refused to sign the document.
Cen Sen didn't press her, only saying calmly, "Whether you sign it or not, the prenuptial agreement is null and void in my possession."
Upon hearing this, Ji Mingshu turned around and poked his chest, questioning, "What do you want to do? Are you already planning to compensate me after cheating on me? Cen Shisen, do you have any conscience? Oh, I see. It seems all the dreams I had before were true. I never thought I would become a prophet after living for more than twenty years."
Cen Sen: "I wanted to give you a greater sense of security."
Ji Mingshu basically acted like he was a scumbag if he didn't listen, saying, "Do you, a grown man, really need to sign an agreement to give your wife a sense of security? How can you be so unreliable? With an unreliable father like you, I don't know how difficult our lives will be as a widow and orphan!"
She rattled off a string of accusations, rambling on and on, getting further and further off-topic, "What use would I have for your shares? Do you think I understand that? Hey, explain yourself clearly. Are you setting some kind of trap and trying to make me a legal representative or something, so that if I commit any economic crimes, I can take your place in jail? Do you think I don't understand the law or haven't read any novels?"
"Hey, you're silent now. Did I guess right? You scumbag, you've already planned everything out for me before I even gave birth to my child!"
Cen Sen: "..."
He could naturally see that Ji Mingshu was deliberately being unreasonable, but he was somewhat powerless to resist her unreasonable demands. He had considered many possibilities, but he had never thought that Ji Mingshu would be unwilling to share his property.
The two sat on the bed in silence for a long time. Ji Mingshu's momentum had almost run out. Now that she had calmed down, although she still couldn't accept it, the thought that Cen Sen was willing to go to such lengths for her made her heart flutter with sweetness.
She stole a glance at Cen Sen and found that he seemed to have become withdrawn because of her. She couldn't help but poke him and whispered in defense, "I know what you mean, but this isn't how you give me a sense of security."
Actually, she never intended to void the prenuptial agreement. She used to be very self-aware and felt that it was shameless of her to ask for an equal share of the property when the two of them were married and he was the one who spent all his money on food, drink, and entertainment without earning a single penny.
Now she feels there is no need for that. She loves Cen Sen and trusts him. She believes that the two of them can live a fulfilling life together, so she no longer needs additional assets or shares to provide herself with security.
Moreover, if a man truly changes his mind, no amount of leverage can hold him back. Even if you manage to hold him back, it's just an empty shell. It's nothing more than one party forcing things, and everyone suffers.
If that day ever comes, then it's because Ji Mingshu was blind, and she has to accept her fate.
Ji Mingshu shared his thoughts with Cen Sen, who naturally had his own arguments. The two went back and forth, neither able to completely convince the other. In the end, they compromised, had a lawyer draft a new contract, and Cen Sen was given full authority over all of Ji Mingshu's shares.
Of course, in reality, the prenuptial agreement has been nullified, and Ji Mingshu will still legally share all of Cen Sen's property.
She already legally shares all of Cen Sen's property, so the things given to her by her elders, including the garden that was transferred to her name, are naturally nothing.
The idea that a mother's status depends on her son is utter nonsense. Whether it's a brat or a brat, if they ever displease her, she'll make sure they regret ever being born into her precious little belly.
The end of the year is fast approaching, and another winter is upon us.
At this time of year, Ji Mingshu's belly was only slightly showing, and it was completely unnoticeable when she wore a loose sweater.
She carefully disguised herself and dressed up before accompanying Cen Sen to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Junyi Yaji.
She thought it was just a regular event, but she never expected that there would actually be fans of the "domineering CEO couple" who came specifically for her and Cen Sen.
After the event, fans created a set of high-definition photos of the couple, including both still and dynamic versions, which were truly pleasing to the eye and inadvertently sparked another wave of heated discussions among onlookers who were enjoying their sweet moments.
The fan who took the photos was so excited that he even started a thread on the forum to explain it.
[Ahhhhh, I met the real CEO and his wife today! Our company is a partner of Junyi, and they sent us an invitation. My boss couldn't go, so I went instead—I'm so incredibly happy! CEO Cen is so handsome, and his wife is so beautiful, they're practically goddesses! The first four photos are straight from the camera, unedited, ladies, just feel this beauty overload!]
Someone commented below asking: "[Is that GIF of a dozen or so bodyguards in black real? It looks like something out of a TV drama!]"
The original poster enthusiastically replied: "[It really was that many bodyguards! After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, there was a reception. The two made a brief appearance and left. I followed them from a distance, and wow, a huge group of bodyguards surrounded them! It was incredibly impressive! Because there were so many bodyguards, I couldn't get a picture! But my eyes can attest that our CEO was holding his wife's hand tightly! Look at the blurry picture in p6! You can barely see their little hands! Ahhh, this is so sweet!!!]"
And then there's the sharp-eyed detective: [The CEO's wife seems to be wearing flat shoes? Is she pregnant? And her sweater underneath is also a loose fit.]
This viewpoint instantly caused an uproar!
So, without knowing anything about it, Ji Mingshu opened her Weibo private messages as usual to reply, and inexplicably received a large number of inquiries about her pregnancy and congratulations.
There was no point in hiding it, and there was no point in hiding it anyway. After thinking about it, she posted a Weibo message to thank everyone for their concern and to admit that she was indeed pregnant, while also blatantly advertising Junyi Yaji.
This direct and eye-catching advertisement resulted in the b612 planet-themed suite she designed for Junyi Yaji being booked in advance for the next three months. This is only because Junyi Yaji's official website currently only allows reservations within three months; otherwise, it's unknown how long it would have been fully booked.
Although it started as a fan-driven event, as more and more pictures of the B612 planet suite surfaced, people discovered that the design was truly unique, innovative, and perfect for taking photos.
Suddenly, wealthy young women and online celebrities were all booking through the official website every day, just to take photos and check in at planet b612, thus beginning Junyi Yaji's journey to becoming an online celebrity hotel.
Meanwhile, the documentary series "Impressions of Old Streets" also came to a successful conclusion at the end of the year.
As the show gained positive word-of-mouth, Ji Mingshu's Weibo followers increased daily, which also brought her many rare development opportunities in interior design, such as being recommended to participate in some high-level design competitions and being recommended to go to Europe and the United States for academic exchanges.
Cen Sen fully supports her in pursuing her interests and developing her talents, but only on the condition that she doesn't overwork herself. If she sits in front of the computer for more than an hour, someone at home will sneakily cut off her internet. As for her nearly week-long exchange trip abroad, Cen Sen also made a special effort to accompany her throughout.
Before we knew it, it was Lunar New Year's Eve again.
On New Year's Eve this year, Cen Sen and Ji Mingshu only had lunch and dinner at the Cen and Ji families respectively, and then returned to Mingshui Mansion to celebrate the New Year.
The Mingshui Mansion was brightly lit at night, like a beautiful crystal house, while snow was still falling outside.
Ji Mingshu nestled in Cen Sen's arms as the two watched the festive Spring Festival Gala, chatting and laughing casually.
Cen Sen often gives people the impression of being aloof, distant, quiet, and reserved when he is out in public. However, when he is alone at home with Ji Mingshu, they always have a lot to talk about. Even trivial topics they discuss seem particularly interesting when they are together.
Which dish wasn't tasty enough for dinner? Which dish had too much salt? After the baby is born, will you leave him behind and go on a trip with him? Which of their extended family members is so annoying? Don't they know that Grandpa Xiaoming lived to be a hundred years old because he didn't meddle in other people's business?
Small and warm.
Ji Mingshu became particularly sleepy after becoming pregnant. Around 11 o'clock, she was starting to feel restless, her eyelids drooping, but she was still muttering to herself.
“Cen Shisen, do you remember when you confessed your love to me on this day last year?”
"I was so happy at that moment."
Cen Sen hummed in agreement.
"Actually, I've been very happy this year."
"I wish my life could always be like this."
Will you always like me?
"No, you must always like me."
Her voice grew softer and softer, until finally it even carried a hint of command. When she heard Cen Sen hum in response, she rolled over like a lazy kitten and fell asleep contentedly in his arms.
Cen Sen kept his eyes down, his gaze towards her inexplicably gentle.
He's not someone who expresses his emotions outwardly; he often responds quietly to his feelings in his heart.
Actually, I was very happy this year.
I hope my life will always be like this.
I will always love you, and only you.
At midnight, the New Year's fireworks illuminated the entire sky, making it as bright as day.
Ji Mingshu was woken up by the noise. Her brows furrowed, and in her groggy state, she realized it was midnight and New Year's Eve. She instinctively wrapped her arms around Cen Sen's neck, leaned closer, and whispered in his ear, "Happy New Year, um... I love you."
Cen Sen kissed her ear, his voice deep and husky, "Happy New Year, I love you too."
How fortunate I am to be your loyal subject for the rest of my life.