Chapter 115: Simultaneously Offending Three Bigshots – Part Two

However, the immediate priority is to get Xie Zhenxue, Meng Xi, and Yun Ning away from her opportunistic son. Otherwise, if the news of her son juggling three relationships at once is exposed in a week, both she and her son will be socially ostracized just like in the original storyline. At that point, no matter how capable she is, it will be difficult to recover.

Currently, Xiao Yuetong is already a notorious screenwriter, and one of her wishes is to become a highly acclaimed screenwriter. Given the current situation, this is undoubtedly unrealistic. As Yu Liuxue quickly formulated a plan in her mind, she looked up at Xiao Kewei, who was still standing in front of her with his hand outstretched. “Why haven’t you left yet?”

Xiao Kewei was taken aback by Yu Liuxue’s seductive glance and, after a moment, remembered his true purpose. He quickly spoke in a flattering tone, “Dear mother, Children’s Day is approaching, and I plan to buy a gift for my girlfriend to make her happy.”

Yu Liuxue let out a soft hiss, her dark pupils filled with confusion and doubt. “What does buying a gift for your girlfriend have to do with me? They’re not my girlfriends.”

Xiao Kewei: “…?” Not exactly, but also sort of. Although what she said seemed reasonable, his dear mother had never denied him money before. What was going on today? Had the sun risen in the west?

As Xiao Kewei was lost in his thoughts, Yu Liuxue glanced at the balance in her account and suddenly beamed with joy. Afraid her opportunistic son might notice something amiss, Yu Liuxue barely suppressed her smile and asked seriously, “What are you planning to buy for them?”

“That limited edition bag that came out last week, and 999 roses¹,” Xiao Kewei replied without hesitation. After a pause, he added, “Three sets.”

Yu Liuxue nearly jumped up to give him a spinning kick. Is this how you squander the money your mother worked so hard to earn?! The System couldn’t help but look at Xiao Kewei with sympathetic eyes. Trying to get a penny from the stingy Host? You might as well dream.

Xiao Kewei, seeing his mother’s sudden change in expression, felt a bad premonition rising in his heart.

He watched as his mother silently scolded him with her eyes, then sat back down with a look of sorrow, gently wiping tears from under her eyes. “Kewei, a long time ago, when our family was still very poor, your mother couldn’t afford rent or even plain rice. Yet, she tightened her belt to scrape together money to buy you milk powder and diapers. I remember it was a stormy day when I finally saved up five yuan to buy you a packet of milk powder from the grocery store. It was barely better than pig feed, yet you ate it more happily than your grandparents’ piglets.”

Yu Liuxue looked at him lovingly. “Back then, your mother felt incredibly fulfilled.”

Xiao Kewei: “…” He wasn’t sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt like his mother was indirectly scolding him, and doing so in such a grandiose manner that he almost fell for it.

After forcing a bit of sentiment, Yu Liuxue gently asked him, “Kewei, how old are you this year?”

Xiao Kewei instinctively replied, “Twenty-three.”

Yu Liuxue suddenly lowered her head and wiped away more tears. “I clearly remember that year, your mother was just a twenty-one-year-old girl, your mother…”

“Mother, I get it!” Xiao Kewei couldn’t understand why his all-capable mother had suddenly turned into such a drama queen, but he was even more afraid that if he stayed any longer, she would start recounting his life story from birth until he was six feet under.

The best strategy was to flee. Xiao Kewei no longer had the heart to ask for money. He withdrew his hand and obediently bowed. “Imperial Mother², take care of yourself! Your son suddenly remembered an urgent matter to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now!”

With that, he bolted, running faster than a rabbit.

As soon as Xiao Kewei left, Yu Liuxue dropped the act. She picked up a small mirror and, with self-admiration, cradled her face. “Oh! What a damnably sweet and beautiful woman!”

System: “…”

Yu Liuxue stared at her face, convinced that if Xiao Yuetong were a bit younger, she would undoubtedly be the standard innocent heroine in a domineering CEO novel. Even so, everyone who had met Xiao Yuetong was captivated by her, unable to forget her, and some even spent fortunes just to win her favor.

Logically, such a captivating character shouldn’t have ended up in such dire straits, so it’s no wonder the client felt indignant.

After carefully dressing up, Yu Liuxue prepared three boxes and planned to meet the female lead, Xie Zhenxue, first. In Yu Liuxue’s view, Xie Zhenxue was an ungrateful ingrate. Xiao Yuetong had helped her so much, finding scripts and expanding her network, almost treating her like her own daughter. Yet, knowing Xiao Yuetong’s bad reputation, she still stood in front of the camera to talk about her relationship with Xiao Kewei, leading fans and bystanders to harshly criticize the mother and son, leaving them with no chance to survive in the big city.

Of course, revealing this would garner sympathy and increase her popularity, paving the way for her future stardom with no downsides.

Though Xiao Kewei deserved it, Xiao Yuetong wasn’t entirely blameless, but Xie Zhenxue’s actions were unacceptable.

Yu Liuxue sent a text to Xie Zhenxue and then drove to her filming location. Xie Zhenxue saw the message two hours later. Startled by the time, she quickly called Yu Liuxue, apologizing profusely, “Aunt Xiao, I’m sorry, I was filming and couldn’t check my phone. Are you still outside? I’ll come out right away.”

Yu Liuxue put down her third empty coffee cup and burped. “Yes, come out.”

When Xie Zhenxue hurried over, she sensed something was off about Aunt Xiao’s expression, and unease crept into her heart. Yu Liuxue lifted her eyelids and nodded at her. “Zhenxue, sit.”

Xie Zhenxue quickly complied.

Her clear and bright eyes were filled with unease. After sitting down, she clasped her hands together, her head slightly lowered, looking anxious. Yu Liuxue didn’t want to waste words and directly placed the boxes on the table, pushing them to the center. Under Xie Zhenxue’s puzzled gaze, Yu Liuxue slowly spoke, “Zhenxue, I’ve heard about you and Kewei.”

Xie Zhenxue held her breath, her heart pounding wildly.

Yu Liuxue smiled kindly at her. “I’ll give you a million yuan to leave Kewei.”

Xie Zhenxue was stunned. She never imagined that such a cliché scene from a TV drama would happen to her. She opened her mouth, “Aunt Xiao, it’s not like that…”

She panicked, clearly feeling the other’s attitude had turned cold and distant. The reason she agreed to be with Xiao Kewei was entirely because he often mentioned he could say good things about her to Aunt Xiao, helping her get more roles. Otherwise, why would she choose to reconcile with a scumbag who was two-timing?

She was just an ordinary female college student with no background or connections. Even though she had a somewhat capable manager, that manager also had other big-name stars under their wing. Whenever there were good resources, they would prioritize those celebrities. Unless someone specifically requested her, the resources she received were those others didn’t want or considered beneath them.

Xie Zhenxue had finally gained some popularity and wanted to leverage Xiao Yuetong to meet more influential people and secure more resources. She aimed to defeat her rival actresses and firmly establish her position.

If Xiao Yuetong had brought this up after she had secured her position—or even when she was about to—she wouldn’t have been so panicked. But right now, she was competing with a strong up-and-coming actress for a jewelry endorsement. She knew Xiao Yuetong was acquainted with the owner of that jewelry brand and had a good relationship with them. She had planned to find an opportunity to invite Xiao Yuetong for a meal and subtly bring up the matter. Who would have thought that before she could execute her plan, the other party would offer her a million to leave her son?

Xie Zhenxue’s eyes reddened, and she hurriedly explained, “Aunt Xiao, I’m not with Kewei for the money. I don’t want this money; please take it back.”

The fact that the heroine would refuse the million wasn’t beyond Yu Liuxue’s expectations. She couldn’t help but question herself: Was she being too stingy? After a moment of heartache, she slowly said, “Five million. As long as you’re willing to leave Kewei, I’ll give you five million right now.”

Xie Zhenxue was momentarily stunned, and then tears immediately welled up in her eyes. “Aunt Xiao, is there something I’m not doing well enough? Did I do something to upset you, which is why you’re so eager to send me away?”

Yu Liuxue slowly typed a question mark, “?”

Wasn’t the heroine supposed to be in a relationship with her son? Why did her words sound like she was in a relationship with her? Xie Zhenxue cried like a pear blossom in the rain³, her eyes red like a little rabbit’s, making Yu Liuxue feel both pity and a headache.

“System, although I don’t want to hurt the heroine’s feelings, she’s ultimately the SSR-level big shot who dealt me a fatal blow.” As long as Xie Zhenxue remained with her son, she could at any moment step in front of the camera and completely destroy Yu Liuxue’s chance for a comeback.

Yu Liuxue sighed softly, leaned over, and patted Xie Zhenxue’s head. Xie Zhenxue immediately raised her tear-filled eyes to look at her, softly calling out, “Aunt Xiao…”

Yu Liuxue almost melted at the sound of “Aunt Xiao,” but she steadied herself, furrowed her brows in apparent difficulty, and seemed to finally make a decision as she continued, “Zhenxue, Aunt Xiao is actually doing this for your own good. I don’t want you to be sad or get hurt.”

Xie Zhenxue quickly explained, “Aunt Xiao, I won’t be sad or hurt as long as you don’t make me leave.”

Yu Liuxue: “…” There was no way to respond to that.

She realized that dealing with the heroine might not be easy, so she decided to take a desperate measure and bluntly revealed her son’s secret, “Zhenxue, actually, besides you, Kewei has two other girlfriends.”

Xie Zhenxue was stunned on the spot.

“I only just found out about this, and as soon as I did, I rushed to tell you because I was afraid you’d be kept in the dark and get heartbroken when you found out later.” Yu Liuxue sighed again, looking disappointed. “I never imagined Kewei would dare deceive three girls at once, and one of them is you! Zhenxue, rest assured, I’ve already given him a good scolding!”

“Zhenxue, you’ve just landed a great role, and you need to focus on it. I don’t want Kewei affecting your state and emotions, so take this five million and leave him.”

Yu Liuxue spoke with utmost sincerity, and Xie Zhenxue, feeling touched, squeezed her palms. “Aunt Xiao, thank you for thinking of me.”

Her face showed a hint of hesitation, and after a while, Xie Zhenxue held her breath and nervously asked, “Aunt Xiao, if I break up with Xiao Kewei, can I still have meals and chats with you like before?”

Afraid that Yu Liuxue would object, she quickly added, “Aunt Xiao, I really like you. I’m all alone in this big city with no one I know. It was you, Aunt Xiao, who gave me warmth, made me feel not alone, and gave me confidence in front of others. Aunt Xiao, I really like you. I can’t leave you. Please don’t send me away, okay?”

Yu Liuxue: “…?”

“System, what’s going on?! The heroine shouldn’t be reacting like this!” Although Xie Zhenxue was after her connections and resources, she didn’t need to lower herself so much or act so humble, did she?

Did I end up in a fake Melodramatic Novel⁴?

The system scratched its head, “Maybe you have a special charm that makes everyone act unusual around you.”

Yu Liuxue: I feel like you’re insulting me, and this is the proof.

With Yu Liuxue not responding, Xie Zhenxue’s heart sank bit by bit. Finally, she tearfully pushed the cash-filled box back to Yu Liuxue, choking up as she said, “Aunt Xiao, rest assured, I’ll break up with Kewei as soon as I get back.”

“But I won’t take this money. I want you to know, Aunt Xiao, that I’m not one of those women who are only after money. I genuinely like you and truly want to be by your side.”

With that, Xie Zhenxue stood up, wiped her tears, and with a stubborn expression, bit her lip. “Aunt Xiao, time will prove my sincerity.”

Watching the heroine’s tearful departure, Yu Liuxue instinctively opened her mouth, dumbfounded. Sincerity? What sincerity? Was the heroine only with Xiao Kewei to get close to her? Was it because of their significant age difference that she couldn’t express her feelings, so she went to such lengths to become her daughter-in-law just to stay by her side?!

This thought was—

Completely logical!

Since the heroine refused the million, Yu Liuxue turned her attention to the supporting character, Meng Xi. However, Meng Xi was already a little princess from a wealthy family, easily having a million as pocket money, so she wouldn’t need Yu Liuxue’s mere million. Yu Liuxue, troubled, drove while speaking to the system, “System, how about I make a deal with the supporting character? She gives me five million, and I help her see the true face of the scumbag.”

System: “?”

“How would you help?”

“That’s easy.” Yu Liuxue quickly got Meng Xi’s WeChat and noted “Paparazzi” in the friend request. The system had a vague feeling that the host was about to do something big. Sure enough, as soon as Meng Xi accepted Yu Liuxue’s friend request, Yu Liuxue immediately messaged her, “Hello, I’m the famous paparazzi Xiao Yu. I have dirt on a female star dating your boyfriend. If you’re willing to give me five million, I’ll send you all the evidence.”

Meng Xi quickly replied, “You’re crazy.”

Then promptly blocked Yu Liuxue.

Seeing Yu Liuxue’s plan fail, the system couldn’t help but laugh out loud. Yu Liuxue, with a dark expression, decisively put down her phone, “This method won’t work. I have another plan.”

The next plan couldn’t be executed in the short term. Now that she had given the female lead a dose of reality, the female lead probably wouldn’t want to meet the “cheap son” for the time being. As long as the female lead and the “cheap son” weren’t caught by the paparazzi, Yu Liuxue would have more time to craft an exquisitely brilliant script. Then, she could take the script to find old friends to invest, assemble a team for shooting, and begin her path to a comeback.

Xiao Yuetong was particularly obsessed with becoming a top screenwriter, so Yu Liuxue naturally had to fulfill her wish doubly.

After returning home, Yu Liuxue rolled up her sleeves and got to work.

After Xie Zhenxue left in tears, she hid in the bathroom, lost in thought for a long time. She felt anxious and confused. Could it be that Aunt Xiao had guessed the manager’s intentions? Was that why she was so eager to push her away and sever ties?

Thinking of the manager’s advice, Xie Zhenxue’s cheeks flushed with shame. She had indeed intended to use Xiao Yuetong to become more famous.

She wanted to gain more opportunities through Xiao Yuetong and meet more influential people to secure her future development. Just yesterday, the manager had given her a tip: to invite Xiao Yuetong to dinner and sweet-talk her. Xiao Yuetong liked her a lot, and as long as she acted coy and subtly expressed her feelings, Xiao Yuetong would surely help her get what she wanted.

She had planned to execute the manager’s advice in a couple of days, but who knew Xiao Yuetong would see through her intentions beforehand.

Xie Zhenxue’s face was burning, red as if it might bleed. She felt ashamed of her past thoughts and uneasy about having used Xiao Yuetong. Xiao Yuetong had been generous and kind to her, and she genuinely liked Xiao Yuetong. Even without considering the benefits, Xie Zhenxue wanted to continue receiving Xiao Yuetong’s care and affection.

But now, it seemed she had ruined everything.

Sitting on the toilet, Xie Zhenxue’s eyelashes drooped. She bit her lip and couldn’t help but wonder: Is Aunt Xiao very disappointed in me? Does she think I’m no different from those other women, only approaching her for the benefits she holds? Does she think I never truly connected with her from the start?

The more Xie Zhenxue thought about it, the more chaotic her mind became. Finally, she clutched her head in agony. How could she regain Aunt Xiao’s favor?

If only she hadn’t had those thoughts from the beginning… Suddenly! Xie Zhenxue lifted her head, her clear doe eyes filled with hope. Yes! Didn’t Aunt Xiao want her to leave Xiao Kewei? Then she would break up with Xiao Kewei immediately. That should prove how much she cared about Aunt Xiao, right?!

With tear-streaked cheeks, Xie Zhenxue’s face broke into a smile. After dialing Xiao Kewei’s number, her tone was icy, “Let’s break up.”

Xiao Kewei had just managed to win back Xie Zhenxue’s affection, and now, out of nowhere, she was breaking up with him. He was stunned and instinctively asked, “Zhenxue, did something happen? I…”

Xie Zhenxue cut him off coldly, “Xiao Kewei, Aunt doesn’t like me being with you, so from now on, we’re breaking up.”

“I hope you won’t bother me anymore or randomly come to the set to find me. If you do, I’ll have you thrown out.” Without giving Xiao Kewei a chance to ask questions, she said what she wanted and decisively hung up. Then, feeling anxious, she texted Yu Liuxue, “Aunt Xiao, please don’t be mad. I’ve broken up with Kewei.”

After sending the message, Xie Zhenxue hesitated for two seconds before continuing, “Aunt Xiao, I’ll listen to you from now on.”

Yu Liuxue was engrossed in writing her script, completely unaware of the female lead’s current turmoil. As she was writing excitedly, the study door suddenly burst open, and the next second, Xiao Kewei’s charmingly handsome face came into view. Yu Liuxue was momentarily stunned, instinctively glancing at the mirror beside her, then shivered in surprise, quickly covering her cherry-pink lips with her hand, “Oh! My goodness! I’m just too beautiful!”

Xiao Kewei felt a surge of frustration stuck in his throat: “…?”

He thought his mother seemed to be getting more shameless lately.

Xiao Kewei shook his head quickly, angrily leaning on Yu Liuxue’s desk, “Mom! Zhenxue broke up with me! Why did you have to break us up?!”

Yu Liuxue calmly set down her pen, “How could I?”

Xiao Kewei opened his mouth to explain, but then heard his mother unreasonably say, “I was clearly breaking up you four.”

Yu Liuxue lifted her eyelids, looking at this brazenly unapologetic scoundrel, and slowly spoke, “What, do you want to emulate the ancient practice of having multiple wives and concubines in the 21st century?”

“A man as indiscreet as you would have been drowned in a pond or put in a pig cage in ancient times.”

Xiao Kewei wanted to defend himself, but after pondering for a long time, he realized his mother’s logic was flawless. His expression changed dramatically. Had she enrolled in another quick senior course?!

His mother was… so strong now!

Seeing her “cheap son” speechless, Yu Liuxue impatiently waved him away like a fly, “If there’s nothing else, leave. I need to continue writing my script.” After a pause, she added unceremoniously, “Oh, and close the door for me, thanks.”

Xiao Kewei came in confidently and left bewildered. Sitting on the ground outside Yu Liuxue’s study, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. His mother had said so much, but in the end, she hadn’t explained why she wanted to break him and Zhenxue up.

Zhenxue was someone he had pursued with great effort, and breaking up over the phone left him feeling very unwilling.

Knowing her “cheap son” still intended to pester the female lead, Yu Liuxue picked up the phone, “It’s Friday. Is Yun Ning coming home? Go pick her up from school for me. Xiao Kewei, if you dare lay a finger on her, I’ll break your legs, understand?”

After agreeing, Xiao Kewei realized, wasn’t Yun Ning his girlfriend? Why did his mother talk as if Yun Ning was her girlfriend? And she even forbade him from touching her. As Yun Ning’s boyfriend, what’s wrong with touching her?

Already in his twenties, Xiao Kewei was rebelliously defiant. He drove his Ferrari to Yun Ning’s school in a high-profile manner, then leaned casually against the car, flashing what he thought was a charming smile while subtly showing off his luxury watch, attracting quite a bit of attention from the students.

Yun Ning was a loner at school. Thanks to Xiao Yuetong, there were hardly any people willing to talk to her. Even now, those who wanted to ask her about Xiao Kewei didn’t dare approach because of the rumors, only casting gossip-laden, conspicuous glances from afar.

Yun Ning slightly curled her lips, a faint smile appearing.

If she hadn’t planned to completely ruin that woman’s son, she wouldn’t have chosen to endure being with Xiao Kewei.

The people pursuing her, even if chosen at random, would be a hundred times better than this useless Xiao Kewei.

Yun Ning concealed her thoughts and walked leisurely towards Xiao Kewei, then directly bypassed him to get into the car. Laughter erupted around them. Xiao Kewei’s handsome face flushed red, feeling his dignity as a man was seriously challenged. Coupled with his mother’s baffling words, a sudden surge of possessiveness overwhelmed him.

He reached out to grab Yun Ning’s hand, but she, holding a few books, swiftly freed her left hand and effortlessly pinned him against the car.

The laughter grew louder. Xiao Kewei’s face turned alternating shades of red and green. He never expected Yun Ning to disregard his dignity so blatantly in public.

Yun Ning glanced at him indifferently, then slowly released him. “Behave if you don’t want to die.”

Xiao Kewei: “…” Damn!

Unable to defeat Yun Ning and unwilling to argue with her in front of everyone—since losing an argument would only disgrace himself further, and what kind of man quibbles with a woman anyway?—Xiao Kewei’s face twisted as if he had swallowed a fly, his furrowed features diminishing his attractiveness by half a point.

Driving the car, Xiao Kewei caught a glimpse of himself in the rearview mirror and paused, startled. So handsome!

No wonder his mother had been staring at the mirror every day lately.

Yun Ning glanced at Xiao Kewei expressionlessly, inwardly sneering. No skills, but an unparalleled narcissist.

Xiao Kewei couldn’t understand why, despite his good looks, Yun Ning remained so cold towards him. It was as if they weren’t lovers at all, but mortal enemies with a vendetta. Unable to hold back, he asked, “Yun Ning, what will it take for you to open your heart to me, even just a little?”

Yun Ning didn’t respond.

Xiao Kewei continued, “If it weren’t for my mom taking you in, you’d have been forced onto the streets by your bizarre relatives long ago. Without her intimidating them, your parents’ inheritance would have been divided among them. My mom’s been so good to you, yet you’re always so cold. Can’t you be a bit more gentle with me?”

“Your mom took me in. What’s that got to do with you?” Yun Ning turned to look at him, her eyes gradually filling with a chilling intent. Xiao Yuetong? That woman? If not for her, how would her parents have met with misfortune? If they hadn’t, how would she have been bullied by relatives to the point of having nowhere to go, forced to live in the house of the enemy who caused her parents’ deaths?

If not for Xiao Yuetong…

Yun Ning involuntarily clenched her fists, biting her teeth tightly. One day, she would make Xiao Yuetong pay.

Although Xiao Kewei was uneducated, he could still discern human emotions. Noticing Yun Ning’s odd mood, he instinctively shut his mouth, fearing she might vent her anger on him. Yet, no matter how much he pondered, he couldn’t understand why Yun Ning always seemed ready to exact blood for blood whenever his mother was mentioned.

Xiao Kewei shivered and quickly sped home.

In fact, Yu Liuxue had little concept of the antagonist character. As she prepared to happily engage with the antagonist, her smile froze. On the black sofa sat a young woman in her early twenties, with fair skin, long black hair, an oval face, and a sharp chin. Her features were exquisite and sharp, with a hint of boldness and allure.

When the woman sensed movement beside her and looked up, her eyes were calm as a still pond, even carrying a hint of lifelessness. Yet, for a brief moment, a flash of intense hatred crossed those captivating eyes, quickly returning to normal. Still, Yu Liuxue was so frightened that her insides trembled.

She hurriedly told the System, “I can’t handle this woman.”

Compared to Yun Ning, the antagonist, Xie Zhenxue, who cried like a red-eyed rabbit at the drop of a hat, seemed far more endearing.

Seeing Yu Liuxue come down, Xiao Kewei immediately extinguished his cigarette. “Mom, I brought Yun Ning back for you.”

Yu Liuxue: “…” Shut up!

Had she known the antagonist in a Melodramatic Novel would be so fierce, she would have prepared herself mentally for a few more days before meeting her.

Hearing Xiao Kewei’s words, Yun Ning looked at Yu Liuxue again. Yu Liuxue suddenly felt like a criminal about to be executed, with a sharp blade hanging over her head, ready to fall at any moment.

Under the threat of life, Yu Liuxue immediately pulled herself together to start her mission. She slowly descended the stairs and sat beside Xiao Kewei. “Kewei, you explain yourself.”

Even as Yu Liuxue sat down, Yun Ning’s gaze never wavered. As Yu Liuxue descended, Yun Ning’s eyes followed her from feet to head, the calm scrutiny making Yu Liuxue’s skin crawl, as if she were being watched by a predator.

Noticing Yu Liuxue’s discomfort, Yun Ning withdrew her gaze, slightly curling her lips. Feeling guilty? How come you didn’t foresee this outcome when you seduced my father?

She couldn’t deny that Xiao Yuetong was indeed beautiful and well-maintained. Despite being nearly forty, sitting next to Xiao Kewei, she appeared more like his sister. Her skin was translucent, her face unlined, her body smooth, exuding a pearly glow. Especially those eyes, like autumn water, brimming with emotion, every smile and frown carrying a teasing allure, the kind men favored.

Yun Ning couldn’t help but think, if one day this woman lost everything, how charming would those tear-filled eyes be?

And though she wore a simple silk nightgown, it made her look both pure and seductive, sparking the imagination.

Perhaps that’s how her father was ensnared.

Xiao Kewei, baffled by his mother’s words, instinctively asked Yu Liuxue, “Mom, explain what?”

Yu Liuxue, terrified by Yun Ning, felt a surge of anger at her son. If he hadn’t brought such a terrifying woman home, would she have to live in constant fear? She immediately slapped him hard. “Explain what? Don’t you know what you’ve done? Tell Ning Ning everything clearly!”

Yu Liuxue covered her mouth, trying not to cry too loudly. “System, I’m really struggling. I’m already a forty-year-old woman. Why must I endure such pain and suffering?”

Ning Ning? Yun Ning looked up, her gaze calmly fixed on Yu Liuxue, who dared not move. She forced a smile, her face almost cramping. “Ning Ning, don’t be afraid. Auntie is always on your side. If you want to hit or scold Kewei, just roll up your sleeves and go for it. Auntie won’t stop you.”

Xiao Kewei: “???” What hitting, what scolding?

“But, Mom, what did I do to wrong Yun Ning?” Xiao Kewei couldn’t help but ask, feeling wronged. Yu Liuxue frowned, suddenly pulling out a steel ruler from behind. “And you feel wronged? You’re with Ning Ning, yet you still have thoughts about two other girls!”

“Is this how I taught you to juggle three relationships?! Are you trying to anger me to death so you can inherit my bank card?!”

Xiao Kewei was caught off guard by a sudden smack from a steel ruler, yelping in pain as he jumped up from the sofa. “Mom! I barely managed to keep Yun Ning in the dark, how could you just blurt out my little secret like that?”

After shouting, he suddenly realized something was off with the atmosphere at home. He quickly shut the door and ran off, yelling, “Mom, I just remembered I have something to do, so I won’t be back for dinner tonight!”

If Yun Ning caught him, he’d be in big trouble. With her formidable strength, if she discovered his infidelity, he might end up bedridden for a month.

Xiao Kewei abruptly abandoned his own mother and left. Yu Liuxue stood there with a steel ruler, utterly bewildered. Damn it! Get back here!

Slowly, the Little Devil King on the sofa moved. Yun Ning stood up, walked over to Yu Liuxue, and smiled with crescent-shaped eyes. “Aunt Xiao, did you call me back just for this?” She gave a silent laugh. “Aunt Xiao, to be honest, I’ve known about Xiao Kewei’s cheating for a while, but I’ve been pretending not to. Do you know why?”

Yu Liuxue: I don’t know, and I don’t want to know.

Yun Ning tilted her head slightly, her beautiful tea-colored eyes clearly reflecting her thick eyelashes. “I was planning to expose Xiao Kewei in a while, arranging a meeting with the other two girls he’s deceived. Aunt Xiao, I’ve been planning this for so long. Why did you suddenly disrupt my plan?”

Yu Liuxue froze completely. “?”

Yun Ning sighed regretfully. “I’ve spent a whole year investigating and planning this, only for it to be ruined just as success was in sight.”

“Did you know all along what I was doing, silently watching from behind, and now that the time is ripe, you decided to give me a warning and a lesson?” Yun Ning smiled slightly. “Aunt Xiao, although I lost this time, don’t worry, this is just the beginning.”

“For everything you’ve done to my mom and me, I’ll repay you double, bit by bit.”

Yu Liuxue, feeling utterly defeated, raised her hand and asked the System, “Can I choose to reload and start over?”

The System mercilessly shattered her unrealistic fantasy: “Sorry, Host, your level isn’t high enough, you don’t have that permission yet.”

Seeing Yu Liuxue frozen in place, Yun Ning frowned slightly, then suddenly moved closer, tentatively reaching out to embrace Yu Liuxue’s waist. The moment she touched her, Yun Ning’s hand recoiled as if shocked. A moment of daze flashed in her eyes, but after regaining her composure, she smiled and decisively hugged Yu Liuxue.

“Aunt Xiao, it’s been a long time since you’ve been with a man, hasn’t it?”

Translator’s Notes