After a car accident, my mental state reverted to that of my early twenties.
On the Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law variety show, while other mothers – in – law were pressuring their daughters – in – law to have children, I took her on a vacation for a SPA and shared the secret to eternal youth:
“Stay unmarried and childless, and you’ll remain young forever. Avoid giving birth and raising kids, and you’ll enjoy a long and carefree life.”
While other Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law pairs had frequent conflicts, I helped my daughter – in – law deal with troublemakers, comforted her by buying millions of jewels, and said:
“With money, good looks, and a career, and a doting mother – in – law, and an ugly husband who doesn’t come home, what’s not to like?”
Before I knew it, I had transformed from a pampered and difficult rich wife in a wealthy family to a national – favorite mother – in – law with financial prowess.
1.
The recording of the second episode of the Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law variety show began.
I didn’t wake up until late in the morning. I limped and hopped downstairs.
My daughter – in – law, Yunshu, who had become a movie queen at a young age, came to help me when she saw this.
I shook off her hand and stubbornly continued to hop down.
“I don’t need help. I’m not old yet!”
Yunshu watched with a worried look and said helplessly, “Yes, yes, you’re always eighteen.”
At this moment, the barrage flooded the screen, filled with nothing but negative comments from trolls.
“Here she comes again. This spoiled woman is at it again!”
“The car accident didn’t hurt her, but she sprained her ankle and ended up in the ICU when getting out of the car. What a character…”
“Look at the face she’s pulling. Who is she showing it to? What airs is she putting on!”
Nonsense. Anyone would be unhappy if they woke up to find themselves twenty years older.
What’s more, I found out that I had married my high – school rival. Not only did I have a disappointing son with him, but I also became a resentful woman that I used to be ashamed of.
I’m really more resentful than a ghost right now.
“What’s for lunch?”
Yunshu saw that I had reached the ground safely, let out a sigh of relief, and her attitude was a bit cautious. “There are only two of us for lunch, so I only made three dishes and one soup.”
She immediately stopped talking and looked at my expression.
People on the barrage had already started scolding.
“She wakes up so late. The program requires the mother – in – law and daughter – in – law to cook together. Yunshu cooked alone, and she still wants to be picky?”
“Did you forget that during the last visit, she insisted on eating the restaurant’s special dish and made Yunshu starve with her for five hours?”
The first episode of the program had completely ruined my reputation.
As the first national Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law variety show, this program focused on five pairs of wealthy – family Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law in the entertainment industry.
There is a washed – up second – tier female star and a mother – in – law who looks down on actresses.
There was a hostess from Taiwan who married into a wealthy family and a mother – in – law who favored sons over daughters.
There was a busy top – tier actress and a mother – in – law who wanted to hold a grandson.
And there was a returned musician and a randomly – assigned wealthy mother – in – law.
Coincidentally, that returned musician, Lin Ya, was Yunshu’s number – one rival and also the ex – girlfriend of my disappointing son.
And the wealthy mother – in – law she was randomly assigned to, Mrs. Zhao, was a persistent pursuer of my husband in high school.
These two united against a common enemy, got along well, and seemed like a real Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law pair.
They became the direct contrast to me and Yunshu.
In the first episode, the other groups restrained themselves because of the program, but I still did as I pleased.
Although Yunshu had been out of the spotlight for almost a year, as a movie queen, her influence and number of fans were still significant.
So in the first episode, I was the only one who suffered.
2.
I took the soup that Yunshu served me as a matter of course.
I took a sip in her expectant eyes and frowned.
“Don’t make it in the future.”
The barrage exploded.
“She still dares to dislike Yunshu? If she has the ability, she should cook herself!”
“She really thinks she’s here to enjoy herself on the show? Next door, you can watch the follow – up for free at Hu% Bus. Mrs. Zhao even knew to praise Lin Ya, saying that the hands used to play the piano also cook well!”
Yunshu couldn’t help but feel disappointed. “Doesn’t it suit your taste? How about I order the meal from the restaurant you usually go to?”
I pushed a card towards her.
“Dig out the chef from that restaurant. My daughter – in – law doesn’t need to cook.”
The barrage exploded again.
“This spoiled woman is going to make us wait five hours for a meal again… Wait! What’s that that flashed in my eyes!”
“If I’m not mistaken, that should be a black card that every tycoon has.”
“Does this really exist?”
Yunshu was stunned. “But these dishes…”
“They’re good. Thank you for your hard work. Buy whatever you want with this card.”
3.
#The Overbearing CEO’s Wife’s Black Card#
#Hiring the Chef#
#My Daughter – in – Law Doesn’t Need to Cook#
#Buy Whatever You Want#
These hashtags successfully made it to the trending list.
The program was broadcast live throughout the process. In the afternoon, the task for the Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law pairs was to go shopping together to enhance their relationship.
The highlight of this program was to reveal the way the actresses got along with their mothers – in – law. The tasks weren’t too difficult, after all, the mothers – in – law were one more difficult to serve than the other.
Well, anyway, I had nothing to do.
I don’t know if it was on purpose by the program group, but as soon as we arrived at the mall, we ran into Lin Ya and Mrs. Zhao.
There were cameras around them, and a large crowd was bustling around, watching Lin Ya play the piano in the mall. People kept coming to take pictures with her and ask for her autograph.
Mrs. Zhao was watching Lin Ya with a gratified look, clapping her hands.
She really looked like a doting mother – in – law.
I don’t know who it was who hated girls who played musical instruments in high school, saying they were showing off.
When Lin Ya finished playing a piece, there was applause.
I didn’t even want to say hello to them, but I didn’t expect Lin Ya to look surprised and come straight towards me.
“Aunt Xu! Why are you here too! I heard from Ayan that you had a car accident and haven’t had time to visit you at home…”
Yunshu’s expression turned a bit gloomy. Fu Yan was still in touch with her…
I waved my hand, and two bodyguards as tall as iron towers stood in front of me with a click, blocking Lin Ya outside.
“Who are you?”
Lin Ya was shocked. “Aunt, don’t you recognize me? I’m Lin Ya! Ayan took me to meet you before!”
Yunshu’s heart was stabbed again. So Fu Yan had already taken her to meet his parents.
“Fu Yan has brought so many friends home. He brings so many people to his parties. How can I remember them all?”
Lin Ya was completely panicked. Why did she come to the show?
Wasn’t it to build a good – daughter – in – law persona and start from Fu Yan’s mother, who had a bad temper and a bad relationship with her daughter – in – law?
“I’m Lin Ya, Ayan’s ex – girlfriend. Later, I went abroad to study and had to separate from Ayan temporarily…”
Audience: “!!!”
Is it so explosive? Yunshu’s rival is actually Lin Ya! And they’re on the same Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law variety show?
It seems that this ex – girlfriend still has an ambiguous relationship with Fu Yan!
Can this be tolerated?
“Did Yunshu retire from the entertainment industry for such a scumbag?”
“It seems that Lin Ya knows this spoiled woman. Could it be that the wealthy lady had already taken a fancy to her as a daughter – in – law?”
“No wonder Yunshu is so humble. Like mother, like son!”
I sneered. “Oh, I remember. You’re the Lin Ya who asked Fu Yan for a car, a house, and a one – million – yuan study – abroad fund in high school?”
My mental state may have returned to my twenties, but I’m not amnesiac.
Mrs. Zhao looked at me, and her temple twitched violently.
The woman’s current state looks a bit familiar…
She really looks like she did when she was in her twenties, invincible in the circle of wealthy ladies…
Don’t ask. If you do, it’s because she was on the receiving end of her sharp words.
“You’re still in touch with Fu Yan?”
I handed my bag to Yunshu. “Hold this for me…”
Yunshu was terrified. “Mom, don’t hit people!”
I comforted her. “Don’t worry…”
Yunshu let out a sigh of relief.
“I’ll skin her alive.”
Thanks, but I’m not comforted at all.
3.
The audience’s mood was up and down. For a moment, they couldn’t digest so much information.
Yunshu’s husband was actually Lin Ya’s ex – boyfriend! Damn, what a pair of scumbags!
They even met the parents? Neither this mother nor this son is a good person!
FK! Lin Ya asked for a car, a house, and money from someone in high school?
Doesn’t she always create an image of a unworldly artist who is above mundane affairs? It just goes to show that you can never really tell what’s on a person’s mind.
“Aunt Xu is so sharp! This variety show is live – streaming! There’s really no script!”
“Nonsense. These mothers – in – law are all from wealthy families. How could they follow a script?”
“Doesn’t anyone think Aunt Xu is so cool? Isn’t Yunshu a strong female lead? She’s so cute in front of her mother – in – law!”
“Aunt Xu’s skin – peeling warning! Yunshu is actually the one trying to stop the fight…”
“I actually feel that Aunt Xu dotes on her daughter – in – law. Her daughter – in – law doesn’t need to cook, and she doesn’t need to deal with the ex – girlfriend herself. Her mother – in – law starts to expose her right away!”
There were also rebuttals from Lin Ya’s fans in the middle, but they were quickly drowned out in the comments.
After all, she was just a returned musician, at most popular for a short time.
Yunshu was a real movie queen. Although she was young, she debuted as a child star, and her fan base had been around for a long time.
How could Lin Ya compete with her?
Lin Ya was publicly exposed, her teeth almost gritted, and she had to maintain her expression. She looked at me with tearful eyes.
“I didn’t… Aunt, I really didn’t. Ayan wanted to give me those things, but I refused. Every penny of my study – abroad fund was earned by my own efforts!”
She was like a delicate flower that was powerless to resist power but still unyielding.
Unfortunately, I, Aunt Xu, love to destroy such delicate things.
I curled my lips and said perfunctorily, “Yeah, yeah, you’re so noble, you’re amazing. A high – school student was invited by the provincial theater to hold a concert. Even the Leshan Giant Buddha isn’t as kind as them.”
“Every show was booked by Fu Yan. You may not have taken Fu Yan’s money, but you earned my money!”
I’m filled with deep distress and truly pain for the money I’ve spent. I’ll cancel Fu Yan’s credit card as soon as I get back.
Lin Ya burst into tears. This wasn’t an act. She really couldn’t hold it in!
The program staff, seeing that the situation was getting tense, walked up to Mrs. Zhao, who was standing aside invisibly, and reminded her:
“You’re playing the role of a doting mother – in – law. In this situation, you should stand up for Lin Ya. Look, the public opinion is not in your favor!”
Mrs. Zhao swallowed a mouthful of saliva. She was really scared of this fierce woman now. If it was the her from before, who hadn’t fought for years and her mouth was rusty, she might have a go.
But now this one seems to have returned to her true self. She really can’t handle it!
And I was still attacking Lin Ya.
“Yunshu, how many points would you give this acting?”
Yunshu, who was suddenly called, said, “Huh?”
“Aren’t you invited to be a judge at the film festival? Try it out first.”
Yunshu pondered my meaning and looked at Lin Ya, who was crying.
“Genuine emotions. Maybe… it’s not acting?”
The barrage burst into laughter:
“Hahaha, certified by an international film festival judge!”
“Classic! Deducing a humiliating plot of public punishment to the fullest. This should be included in the teaching materials of the Beijing Film Academy!”
“No skills, all emotions! My Yunshu is impressed by this natural acting!”
4.
“If this goes on, Aunt Xu’s popularity will exceed yours!”
Mrs. Zhao: “What!”
She sat up in shock as if she were on her deathbed!
Even a dog has its owner. No matter how bad Lin Ya is, she is her nominal daughter – in – law!
Besides, it’s not Lin Ya’s fault. It’s her, surnamed Xu, who can’t control her son!
Mrs. Zhao’s competitive spirit was aroused again.
She stepped forward and took Lin Ya’s hand, glaring. “Don’t argue with this kind of person. It’s her own fault for not raising her son well. What does it have to do with my daughter – in – law! Don’t cry, mom will buy you the latest bag!”
I glanced at her. “If you like her so much, ask your son to marry her.”
Mrs. Zhao blurted out: “How could I let my son marry this kind of…”
Lin Ya froze.
The whole place was silent.
It seemed that everyone was waiting for her to finish.
Mrs. Zhao quickly tried to make up for it. “Don’t try to sow discord. You have a bad relationship with Yunshu, so you come to stir up trouble for others.”
I sneered. “If you have a good relationship with your daughter – in – law, why do you need to find someone else on the variety show?”
Mrs. Zhao was speechless.
I continued to be sarcastic. “Could it be that someone doesn’t have their own daughter – in – law to accompany them on the variety show?”
“I heard that your daughter – in – law got married again. Could it be because your son is a bachelor and has no wife?”
Mrs. Zhao was enraged. “Your son isn’t any better!”
I said confidently, “My son is a scumbag. So what?”
Sincerity is always the most powerful weapon.
“Aunt Xu’s mouth is so sharp!”
“I love her sarcasm!”
Both the old and the young were silenced by me.
My back doesn’t hurt anymore, my legs don’t hurt either, and the depression of being twenty years older has disappeared.
I was in a great mood and hopped straight to the high – end luxury store.
Yunshu was carrying my bag behind me, looking worried!
“Mom! Slow down! You still have an injury on your leg!”
Hehe, lame little Xu, fearless!
5.
In the luxury store, another pair of Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law from the program was also there.
It was Liu Duo, a hostess from Taiwan who married into a wealthy family, and her mother – in – law who favored sons over daughters.
“Mom, this bag is so suitable for sister. Can you buy one for her?”
The sister she mentioned was her eldest daughter. Although Liu Duo was not yet thirty, she already had two daughters.
Her mother – in – law snorted twice. Since it was the second episode, there was no need to pretend anymore.
“What does a little girl need a bag for? You’ll just end up wearing it yourself when you get home.”
Liu Duo was a bit embarrassed, but in front of the camera, she still wanted to fight for it. “Buy one, please. This is a new style. It can’t be bought in Taiwan. Please, mom!”
I listened to her sweet voice with her beautiful face. The combination was really pleasing to the eye.
So I turned to Yunshu beside me.
There was also a beauty right beside me. She was a movie – star – level beauty with flawless looks.
Yunshu immediately stiffened. She was always cautious in front of me.
I frowned. “Why don’t you act coquettishly with me?”
Yunshu looked confused. “Huh?”
Act coquettishly?
I raised my chin. “Look how nice she sounds when she acts coquettishly.”
“Act coquettishly for me, and I’ll buy you a bag.”
Yunshu was stunned.
The barrage scrolled across the screen frantically:
“Ah, I also want to see Yunshu act coquettishly!”
“Do it! Do it! Do it!”
“Today, the welfare for all Yunshu fans is sponsored by Aunt Xu!”
Yunshu gently reminded, “Mom, you’ve got it wrong…”
Although we may look like sisters, no matter how young I look, I’m still her mother – in – law!
Yunshu’s ears turned bright red.
She also couldn’t understand why her usually serious and unsmiling mother – in – law had such a big contrast on the variety show.
When getting along with her mother – in – law before, she always felt like she was handing over work to a superior, with an extremely oppressive feeling. Now, it felt like… she was being flirted with?
6.
Yunshu still didn’t know what to do when Liu Duo’s group came over to say hello. Yunshu secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Could she get through this?
Liu Duo was soft – spoken and sweet – mouthed. Her voice was as sweet as honey when she greeted people. No wonder she could become a leading host and be popular in the mainland.
“Aunt Xu, Yunshu, you’re also here to look at bags?”
It was like listening to celestial music.
Who could be cold – faced to a sweet – hearted girl?
Anyway, I couldn’t.
I smiled and said, “Yes. Have you seen anything you like? I’ll buy it for you.”
“Aunt Xu uses her money – power at the drop of a hat!”
“By the way, these are high – end luxury goods. The ones on display in the store now aren’t basic models! They range from hundreds of thousands to millions. Isn’t Aunt Xu afraid that Liu Duo will choose the most expensive one?”
Liu Duo wasn’t the type to take small advantages.
“Thank you, Aunt Xu. I appreciate your kindness, but I’d better buy it myself~”
So sweet! Help! I love sweet girls!
Liu Duo’s mother – in – law’s face darkened.
After all, she was her own daughter – in – law. If the mother – in – law didn’t buy the bag, but someone else did, how bad would that make her look?
“It’s just a bag! Who can’t afford it?”
“Thank you, Mom~ Sister will also thank Grandma very much!”
So sweet.
When could I live a life where a sweet girl acts coquettishly with me?
I was looking at Liu Duo all the time and didn’t notice that Yunshu’s expression had become a bit subtle.
“Yunshu now looks like Pinru when she found Shixian hiding in Aili’s closet!”
“Is Yunshu jealous? So Aunt Xu likes sweet girls. No wonder there were rumors that Yunshu and Aunt Xu didn’t have a good relationship before…”
“Does Yunshu look like she has a bad relationship with Aunt Xu?”
I was still immersed in the sweet girl’s voice when my sleeve was suddenly tugged.
“Mom, buy me a bag, please~”
Fans: “!!!”
Yunshu is acting coquettishly with Aunt Xu!
Who can tell me why a cool beauty can be so sweet when she acts coquettishly!
“Double – fan joy! Those who like Yunshu and those who like sweet girls are all having a great day today!”
“Aunt Xu! You! Are my god—”
I asked the salesperson to bring out all the new models for us to choose from. I pointed at a few extremely ugly bags. Some had ugly colors, and some had strange shapes.
“Emmm… Aunt Xu’s taste doesn’t seem so good.”
“Spending so much money on these ugly things? I don’t understand the world of the rich.”
I was eating the small cake and drinking the beverage served by the salesperson.
“Except for these, wrap up the rest.”
7.
“Aunt Xu is still the same Aunt Xu…”
“I knew that when Aunt Xu does something unexpected, she’s about to do something big.”
Yunshu also didn’t expect me to buy so many bags.
“Ah? There’s no need to buy so many! One is enough!”
I wasn’t interested in the beverages the salesperson gave. They directly brought an iPad for me to order myself.
“I’ll make a luggage room for you at home. I don’t think Fu Yan has bought you many bags. The new models of each season will be sent to the house for you to choose from. If you don’t have time, you can just look at the styles and ask them to send them to you.”
I raised an eyebrow and looked at her, “Who would complain about having too many bags?”
Yunshu immediately acted coquettishly for me. “Thank you, Mom!”
“The life of the chaebol in Korean dramas is still too conservative.”
“So how rich is Aunt Xu exactly?”
“What if she’s rich? It’s still the man’s money.”
“Some people are jealous. Do you know why Aunt Xu doesn’t take her husband’s surname and be called Mrs. Fu? Because the money is all Aunt Xu’s own!”
“Don’t you know that Aunt Xu’s father used to be the richest man? She’s not well – known now because she’s low – key.”
“Relying on her father is still relying on a man’s money.”
“Sorry, Aunt Xu’s mother is also a female entrepreneur. She’s on equal footing with her father!”
In just one day, my reputation had a complete turnaround.
On the other side, after Liu Duo paid the bill, she heard her mother – in – law start nagging again:
“Don’t come to participate in these shows in the future. Stay at home and prepare for pregnancy. You didn’t earn any money but spent so much! Your main task now is to have a grandson for our family to carry on the family line! This is the most important thing. Yunshu even retired from the entertainment industry for her husband. Are you more capable than her?”
Where there are people, there is comparison. They weren’t too far away, and we could hear every word clearly.
Liu Duo’s mother – in – law was already unhappy because we bought so many bags. Wouldn’t this comparison on the show make her seem stingy?
I didn’t know her little thoughts. Even if I did, so what? Was I going to change my way of life for others’ opinions?
Consumption downgrading was impossible. It would never happen in this lifetime.
8.
Since they had mentioned Yunshu, it would be impolite to stay silent!
Moreover, what Liu Duo’s mother – in – law used for comparison wasn’t something to be proud of.
It made Yunshu seem like a love – struck girl who gave up her career for a man.
“Aunt, in the past year, I studied directing at the film academy. Although I didn’t earn money, I learned a lot.”
Yunshu had never responded directly to the reason for her retirement from the entertainment industry. Unexpectedly, she announced the reason on the show.
It put an end to the numerous speculations that had been swirling around over the past year.
There were all kinds of rumors in this year.
Some said she married into a wealthy family and achieved her life goal.
Some said she was focusing on preparing for pregnancy to tie her husband’s heart.
Some said she was heartbroken and suffered from depression.
Unexpectedly, she suspended her booming career to study.
Liu Duo’s mother – in – law lost face. “If you don’t have a child now, you’ll still have to in the future. If there’s no boy in the family to carry on the family line, won’t the family property have no successor?”
“I advise Aunt Xu to let her daughter – in – law prepare for pregnancy earlier. Otherwise, she may have several daughters but can’t have a son, just like some people.”
These words were aimed at Liu Duo. Even the sweetest girl would be sad, okay?
Yunshu was also speechless. Her mother – in – law was right beside her, and it was hard for her to express her personal views on this topic.
She frowned slightly. What if her mother – in – law really liked sons? Her mother – in – law didn’t have a daughter…
There were salespersons around me, being very attentive, and their service attitude was almost as good as that of Haidilao.
“If the family property can only be inherited through a boy, shouldn’t you reflect on whether your family property is not enough?”
Liu Duo’s mother – in – law forced a smile. “Aunt Xu’s family property will still be passed on to her son, right?”
Nonsense. I only had one son, and he was a scoundrel. What could I do?
“My parents gave me all their family property. They’re both Party members and don’t know what it means to favor sons over daughters.”
9.
“The black subtitles are getting redder and redder.”
“Aunt Xu: Reflect on whether you’re not rich enough!”
After the second episode of the program was broadcast, my reputation made a complete comeback, and the program’s popularity also soared.
After returning home, Fu Yan called me:
“Mom! Why did you stop all my cards?”
“You’re too rich.”
“Then what should I use?”
“Use money.”
“You stopped my cards!”
“Earn your own.”
“But why did you stop my cards?”
“Because the money in your cards is mine.”
“Mom—”
You can feel Fu Yan’s breakdown even through the screen.
Yunshu was looking at me in surprise.
My answers seemed perfunctory, but in fact, I responded to every question. There was a kind of high – level feeling of not caring about Fu Yan’s life or death.
I hung up the phone with a snap.
By the way, since the car accident, I hadn’t seen my rival yet.
“Damn it. Even after getting married and having a child, he still has to oppose me!”
“My wife had a car accident, and he didn’t even come to see me.”
“Scumbag!”
“Mom, don’t you remember? Dad is still lying in the hospital…”
“…”
I’m actually the scumbag.
“Do you want to go and see?”
“Not really necessary.”
If I’m not happy, I’ll find a doctor! I can’t cure diseases anyway!
It’s not like he’ll get up just because I go and see him.
10.
In the end, I still went.
Because Yunshu told me that he was still in the hospital to protect me.
However, with the help of money – power, Fu Anlin had been out of danger and transferred to a general ward a few days ago.
When I arrived late, he had already woken up, and my unlucky son was feeding his father porridge.
“Why are you staying here?”
With my money – power, it should at least be a high – class ward.
Fu Yan forced a bitter smile. “My dear mother, you stopped my cards two days ago. If you hadn’t come to see us, it would be Dad’s medicine that would be stopped!”
I was shocked. “Doesn’t Fu Anlin have money?”
“Dad just woke up for a while, and I don’t know the card password! This ward and porridge were bought by me by pawning my belt! If you came any later, Dad wouldn’t even have porridge to eat…”
I touched my nose guiltily. “I’m here now, aren’t I?”
With the help of money – power, Fu Anlin was transferred to a VIP nursing ward.
In a hurry, no one noticed the paparazzi around.
Fu Anlin didn’t say a word to me from beginning to end.
Before, we at least had verbal battles. Now, after… our relationship seemed to be even more strained than before.
But his face was still as pleasing to the eye as before. Even though he was in his forties, he still looked like he was in his early thirties, still charming.
His phoenix – shaped eyes were raised, and he was extremely handsome.
I sat on the massage sofa, with one leg still limping, and he didn’t even ask me a word.
If our life together was like this, this marriage didn’t need to continue.
“Fu Anlin, if you’re not happy, we can part ways amicably. You don’t need to be like this.”
But I didn’t expect Fu Anlin’s eyes to turn red all of a sudden.
“Xu Ning, if you don’t like me, why did you have to keep me! If it was to humiliate me, why did you marry me!”
11.
I was shocked by Fu Anlin’s words.
What keeping?
What humiliation?
Was it that extreme?
What did I do?
What was he talking about!
The long – forgotten memories suddenly came back to attack me!
So I finally chose the abnormal path instead of becoming beautiful or rich.
After the college entrance examination, Fu Anlin’s family went bankrupt. After being admitted to a key university, he could only work part – time to support his family.
He was deceived by a unscrupulous entertainment company and signed a contract with a huge compensation clause, making his already poor family even worse off.
And I, at a party, saw Fu Anlin who was tricked into accompanying guests to drink. I thought the top student in high school had given up on himself and fallen into a life of debauchery.
So, adhering to the principle of not showing mercy to my fallen rival, I taunted and humiliated him.
Unexpectedly, Fu Anlin didn’t take this lying down.
He pinned me against the dark staircase and kissed me.
I slapped him. “Will you do anything as long as you’re paid?”
Fu Anlin smiled sadly. “Yes. If you give me money, I can do anything for you.”
At that time, Fu Anlin, with his superior appearance, had just played a supporting role in a drama and became a little famous. The company took the opportunity to bring him out and sell his image.
I was furious because of his fall.
Fu Anlin didn’t care about my sharp words. He kissed my wrist and pleaded humbly:
“Xu Ning, keep me…”
With my help, Fu Anlin smoothly rose in the muddy entertainment industry, remaining pure.
I was an investor in many dramas. Fu Anlin reached the top, winning all the major TV awards and then all the film awards. After that, he completely retired from the entertainment industry.
And I, as the behind – the – scenes sponsor, forced him all the way until we got married and had a child.
I was really a tough character.
The relationship between the sponsor and the kept little star started so badly. How could the subsequent development be normal?
I loved and hated Fu Anlin. From my perspective, he was forced all the time, so naturally, he wouldn’t love me.
All my demands and actions were shackles and pain to him.
After giving birth, Fu Anlin was busy with his career. Even with my unlimited money – power, I became sensitive and fragile, almost suffering from postpartum depression.
Fu Anlin had to retire from the entertainment industry for two years to take care of the child when his career was at its peak.
Later, he made a comeback under great pressure and started from scratch.
He didn’t hide his marriage, and as a result, he lost a lot of fans.
And I was used to solving problems with money – power. Whenever Fu Anlin encountered difficulties, I would throw a large amount of money to solve them.
Fu Anlin wanted to rely on his own strength.
He looked at me with his phoenix – shaped eyes. “Besides spending money, what else can you do?”
Joke. Besides spending money, what else do I need to know?
12.
Fu Anlin had this stubborn personality in high school. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have been so at odds.
Although I had been forcing him all along, he could have refused. I’m not an unreasonable person.
It wasn’t me who forced him to be kept by me, nor was it me who forced him to marry me!
Who was he trying to deceive by acting like this?
If we’re not happy together, we can break up! It’s not like I can’t live without him!
Why are we so entangled? We’ve been trying to force this relationship for so many years. If it doesn’t work, then forget it.
Who owes him?
I looked at him coldly. “I was wrong. I’ll let you go. I’ll ask the lawyer to send you the divorce agreement.”
“Clatter!”
Fu Yan stood at the door, and the clean lunch box in his hand fell to the ground with a loud noise.
He just went to wash the dishes. How could he suddenly become a child from a single – parent family?
I glanced at him and added, “You can have the custody of the child. I don’t care. But my daughter – in – law has to stay with me.”
Fu Yan broke down and exclaimed, “Mom! I’m an adult!”
He couldn’t understand. After washing a bowl, how could he come back to be an abandoned child?
Obviously, it was his parents who were getting divorced, but why was he the one who lost his wife and had his card stopped?
If you don’t love, don’t hurt! Mom, can you hear me? Can you hear the cry of your unwanted son!
13.
The matter of Fu Anlin wasn’t over yet.
A piece of news suddenly appeared on the trending list.
The legendary figure Fu Anlin who disappeared from the entertainment industry. His wife who was in a hidden marriage was actually Aunt Xu!
And according to rumors, on the day Aunt Xu had a car accident, the other injured person in the same car was Fu Anlin!
“So Yunshu has the configuration of a female protagonist in a novel? Her father – in – law is a legend from the past, her mother – in – law is the daughter of the richest man, and she herself is a movie queen. The only flaw is her husband who has no sense of presence?”
“Doesn’t anyone think that Aunt Xu is the one with the female – protagonist script in a novel? When Brother Fu announced his marriage, he had just won all the major awards. Many fans fainted from crying. Note, they really fainted and an ambulance was called!”
“This family, any one of them can be the protagonist of a story. Even President Fu is at least a president!”
President Fu himself: Thank you. I’m an abandoned child in my twenties whose card was stopped by his mother and can only sell his belt.
On the other hand, the program group suddenly announced that in the following programs, the five pairs of Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law would be gathered in the same place for filming, which would help everyone exchange experiences and make progress together.
They sounded high – sounding, but in fact, they saw that the ratings were the highest when the Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law pairs clashed, so they changed the rules overnight.
The third episode of the Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law variety show began.
Disputes and internal competition also started.
That washed – up second – tier female star gets up at five o’clock every morning to cook for her mother – in – law.
This triggered a chain reaction. The kitchen stove was almost smoking.
In order to turn things around and solidify her virtuous persona, Lin Ya also gritted her teeth and got up early.
At this time, I was having a beauty sleep. I waited until Yunshu woke up naturally. When she saw that the other groups had already started eating, she was about to cook for me. But thinking that I hadn’t woken up yet, she prepared the ingredients first and planned to cook directly when I woke up.
I slept until late in the morning. By the time I woke up leisurely, the other groups had not only finished eating but also washed the dishes. Yunshu was reading a script. When she saw me come out, she asked, “Mom, you’re awake! What would you like to have for breakfast?”
I nodded, loving her sweet voice. I was really right to choose not to care about my son.
“Did you sleep well? The chef at home has also arrived. I don’t know what you like to eat. I brought a Cantonese cuisine chef. Do you think you can get used to it?”
As soon as I finished speaking, a capable middle – aged woman carried in several small bamboo steamers. She bustled around in the kitchen, and every movement was efficient. I sipped the warm water that Yunshu poured for me.
14.
“Aunt Xu’s portable chef. As long as you have enough money – power, there’s a magic door everywhere!”
“The chefs in wealthy families are specialized by cuisine type!!! “
“So it’s true that the daughter – in – law of the Xu family doesn’t need to cook! I’m willing to marry an ugly and bad – tempered man, as long as the mother – in – law is Aunt Xu!”
“Wake up, it’s daylight. Aunt Xu’s husband is Fu Anlin. Have you heard of the most handsome man in Asia? President Fu can be ordinary in many ways, but he can never be ugly!”
By the time I slowly finished a cup of warm water, breakfast was ready. There wasn’t a large quantity, but it was all about quality, just enough to satisfy my appetite.
“You got up early to wash the vegetables? Your hands might get damaged. Go for a hand spa this afternoon to take care of them.”
Yunshu was flattered and not used to this kind of meticulous attention.
“No need, Mom. It’s just washing some vegetables. There’s no need to go to such lengths…”
I took a bite of the shrimp dumpling, shook my head, and said, “Going to lengths? What kind of life have you been living with Fu Yan?”
“This is just a daily routine. You’d better get used to it early. In the future, when you live with me, this will be the most normal thing.”
Yes, I still haven’t given up on getting the custody of my daughter – in – law.
15.
The situation at noon was indeed much better. Only the actress who got up at five to cook was still sticking to the kitchen stove. The other groups either ordered takeout or went to the restaurant to eat. Then they were busy with their own work.
Especially the top – tier actress with a busy schedule. Taking advantage of the time during the variety show, she had to go to the film set to reshoot some scenes because the film was about to be submitted for review.
Her mother – in – law was not happy about this.
“It’s fine that you’re busy with your schedule on normal days, but you still have to work during the variety show? What does it look like to leave me, an old woman, here alone!”
The top – tier actress said helplessly, “The film is about to be submitted for review. I’ll be back in the evening. I’ll take you to a nice dinner.”
“Do I care about that one meal! When are you going to have a baby? “
“Mom! Why are we talking about this again? I’m in the rising stage of my career, and I…”
“Oh, can you just ignore your family because your career is on the rise? You’re so busy that you can’t go home several times a month. What does it look like for your husband, a grown man, to be waiting for you at home?”
The top – tier actress wanted to say something, but her mother – in – law interrupted her directly.
“Don’t talk about the rising stage of your career. Yunshu won the movie queen award and still retired to go home and live a good life with her husband! She’s still popular now! “
Oh? They mentioned my Yunshu again?
So Yunshu left such a good impression on other mothers – in – law. But unfortunately, none of them understood her in the right way.
“You should communicate more with Yunshu! See how she balances her career and family. She focuses on accompanying her mother – in – law during the variety show. Not like you! There’s no lack of money in the family! I can take you for a spa every day like Aunt Xu does!”
Oh, I got excited when it came to money!
“Yunshu, I’ll take you to choose jewelry tomorrow. Aren’t you going to the film festival? This is your first red – carpet appearance after your comeback. Consider it a gift from Mom to congratulate you on your comeback.”
I fully support Yunshu’s work. She can do whatever she wants.
Don’t involve me!
The top – tier actress’s mother – in – law forced a smile, which looked rather ugly. “Yunshu is making a comeback so soon. She must be very busy. When is she planning to have a baby?”
Yunshu gave an awkward but polite smile in response to this classic question.
“Let nature take its course. When the time is right, we’ll have a baby.”
Another addition to the useless nonsense literature.
The top – tier actress’s mother – in – law then looked at me. “Doesn’t Aunt Xu have any plans?”
“It doesn’t matter. It’s not me who’s giving birth.”
In the car, Yunshu asked me,
“Mom, do you really not want to hold a grandson?”
Hold a grandson? I’m still a child myself!
“I don’t. If you two have a baby, I won’t help you take care of it.”
“Then… what if we don’t want to have a baby?”
“It doesn’t matter. Fu Yan can get a vasectomy.”
Yunshu couldn’t help but laugh.
In my words, Fu Yan was both a scumbag and was going to get a vasectomy. I was happy, completely ignoring my son’s feelings.
16.
At this film festival, four actresses from the program group were invited. Of course, both famous and not – so – famous people would try to attend this grand event, but their statuses were different.
Although the second – tier female star has faded from the limelight, she still took on a supporting role in a movie.The top – tier actress with high popularity was taking the lead in a movie for the first time. Liu Duo was invited to be the host.
As for Lin Ya, it was unknown how a pianist like her got an invitation to the film festival. Netizens dug and found that her invitation was for the audience seat, not the guest seat.
The film festival was even made into a special episode as an important highlight of the program, mainly to reveal the preparations of female stars before walking the red – carpet.
Everyone thought I would take Yunshu to the jewelry store. However, I took her to the auction house.
The barrage was extremely active tonight.
“Aunt Xu’s part is my only way to understand the upper – class society!”
“Aunt Xu’s life is my dream!”
“Come on, this is Sotheby’s auction house! What on earth is Aunt Xu going to buy tonight!”
“Is it really that hard for me to be a rich second – generation in this world!”
Yunshu was also at the auction house for the first time. Even though she earned a lot, she couldn’t help but gasp when she saw the numbers on tonight’s auction list.
“Mom, it’s just a red – carpet event. There’s no need to wear such expensive jewelry.”
“You need to get used to it.”
There’s no such thing as the most expensive in my jewelry box, only more expensive. You’re making those jewelry collectors feel bad. The things that can be sold on the market can’t be considered the top – notch. The truly top – notch items have long been put in safes. Only things that are only priced but not available for sale can be called precious. You can’t buy them even if you want to.
It seems she still doesn’t have a deep understanding of the family she married into. Blame it all on Fu Yan.
17.
#Aunt Xu’s 140 – million – yuan jewelry#.
#Aunt Xu’s antique show – style dress#.
#Aunt Xu’s top – tier stylist#.
Tonight, there were many stars gathering, but the one who dominated the trending list was me. Just an ordinary wealthy mother – in – law who dotes on her daughter – in – law~
Tonight’s red – carpet was a perfect match for Yunshu’s dress. After all, it was a major award event, and my excellent daughter – in – law was already a judge.
The more I looked at it, the more I felt that my disappointing son didn’t deserve her.
The program group also specially got several invitations for the audience seats and invited the mothers – in – law to watch their glamorous daughters – in – law, allowing them to see the huge charm of their daughters – in – law at work.
Anyway, Mrs. Zhao lost all her face.
It was unknown how Lin Ya managed to get on the red – carpet. She was just a pianist, at most a variety – show star! What was she doing on the film – festival red – carpet?
Even if she got on the red – carpet, Lin Ya was clearly inexperienced. She walked a step and stopped three times. The photographers didn’t even know her, and no one would take pictures of an unknown person. But the live – streaming camera could capture her, and it was so embarrassing to watch.
The barrage on the program was almost a bomb – like mockery.
“Is she okay? Since she returned to China, she’s been building an image of a returned artist and a talented pianist. She’s not that young either!”
“If she wants to compete with Yunshu, she should first consider her own abilities. Yunshu has already won two major movie – queen awards!”
“She just came back to fight with Yunshu for the wealthy family. Unexpectedly, the wealthy one is not President Fu, but Aunt Xu!”
18.
After the red – carpet, the female stars were tidying up their makeup and changing into inner – hall dresses backstage.
Lin Ya started to look wronged, with tears in her eyes. She even blocked the cameraman who was filming her. Since she didn’t have a separate dressing room where she could cry, she had to find an unoccupied place.
Mrs. Zhao had given up. She smiled at the camera and said, “Kids, when they have emotions, let them calm down by themselves. We should give them enough freedom and space.”
In fact, the place she found wasn’t completely deserted. It’s just that everyone was busy today, so no one paid attention to her.
I just went to find Yunshu and didn’t mean to eavesdrop on her phone call. But she kept saying “Ayan” over and over again. I couldn’t help but listen.
Find evidence, and then justifiably kick out that money – wasting Fu Yan! Bingo!
“Ayan, I really miss you. I wish you were by my side…”
“I’ll give it to you! After the show is over, I’ll give it to you! I’ll send you the time and place in advance then…”
I held my phone, hesitating for a moment whether to call Fu Yan. He was really ungrateful. I can allow him not to love Yunshu, but I absolutely can’t allow him to cheat during the marriage.
This reminded me of Fu Anlin. Maybe our relationship didn’t have to end up so strained at first, but he had too many love scandal and admirers. I’m so rich that I don’t need to be anxious in love, so we gradually drifted apart.
Someone patted me on the shoulder. It was Yunshu in a silver – white tight mermaid – style dress. Her eyes were charming, and around her neck was the large – carat sapphire necklace auctioned yesterday.
Yunshu is really good – looking. People have a natural affection and pity for beautiful things. Just like I couldn’t bear to see Fu Anlin sink into the mire back then, I also don’t want Yunshu to be trapped in a failed marriage.
“You heard it all?”
Yunshu nodded. “Mom, let’s go.”
Once she steps onto the red – carpet and the stage, she is the big star who is born to be in the spotlight. She is destined to leave her name in the history of film. So there’s no need to care about someone who hasn’t even shown his face until now.
19.
After the film festival, I saw that there was still a bit of melancholy in Yunshu’s eyes. I really don’t know how that scoundrel Fu Yan managed to marry Yunshu.
“Do you want to go on a trip?” I asked her.
“A trip? I haven’t taken on any work recently… Where are you going, Mom?”
“To the seaside. I’ll take you there to relax.”
Yunshu also felt like going for a trip. At a young age, she won awards and became a movie queen. Behind it, there were naturally countless works as the foundation. She was a well – known workaholic in the entertainment industry. Even when she got married, it was like she took a break to do it. Now that she finally has time and a schedule, it’s better to go out and empty her mind.
Although she has been to many places, she really hasn’t traveled properly several times.
“Okay, thank you, Mom. When are we going?”
“Ten…”
“Ten days later?”
“Nine, eight, seven, six…”
There was a huge roar in the sky. A helicopter slowly landed. I pulled Yunshu and boarded the helicopter. Yunshu was still in a daze. “I haven’t packed my things yet…”
“You don’t need to. Everything is available.”
This is the power of money. A trip that can start at any time.
It really was a trip that started right away.
20.
Because Yunshu and I went on a trip to the island, the program group, taking advantage of the popularity of the previous episodes, directly set the location of the last episode on the island. And they even invited the husbands of each pair of Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law.
Thanks, but no thanks. I’m going to contact the investors to withdraw the funds!
But this wasn’t the most embarrassing part. The most embarrassing one was Lin Ya. Because the person the program group invited was Mrs. Zhao’s son who had just divorced not long ago. The few of them stared at each other, not knowing how to address each other.
In the previous episodes, they were calling each other “mom” and “daughter – in – law” affectionately. But in the last episode, the whole family joined in. What’s next? Are they going to make Lin Ya create a fake romantic buzz with a man who got divorced not long ago and has two kids?
There’s no point in shipping them!
And I was also very embarrassed when I saw Fu Anlin. The divorce agreement had already been sent. Now you want me to perform a harmonious family scene?
Fu Yan and Yunshu were also in an awkward situation. Fu Yan looked haggard from taking care of his father, and Yunshu was indifferent.
So the barrage was filled with comments like –
“The two couples in this family seem like those estranged divorced couples who maintain a facade of harmony, the kind of wealthy – family arranged marriages where there’s no love at all…”
“But they really match in appearance! Each one in the family is beautiful in their own way. Who understands this!”
“Brother Fu hasn’t made a movie for years! Yanzi! Will he make a comeback, Yanzi?”
“Maybe. Since Yunshu has made a comeback, and Brother Fu is even on a variety show! Isn’t making a comeback for filming not far away!”
“President Fu is also very handsome! Why isn’t anyone praising him?”
“President Fu looks okay alone, but when he’s with his parents, he always gives the impression of a stupid son of a wealthy family.”
Fu Yan was still immersed in the sad fact that he, in his twenties, still had to face his parents’ divorce. His wife didn’t even pay attention to him, and he looked extremely sad.
Originally, Yunshu and I came here for a vacation, but now it’s no different from working overtime. I still have to face Fu Anlin.
The atmosphere was a bit tense, and Lin Ya came to add fuel to the fire.
“Ayan! Look at this dress. Do you remember it? Does it still look good on me now?”
Today, she specially wore their high – school uniform. The scene of an old – flame rekindling seemed to be taking shape.
I was about to get angry, and Yunshu turned her face to the side.
As a result, Fu Yan actually nodded.
“It looks good…”
There was joy in Lin Ya’s eyes. There was still a possibility between her and Fu Yan!
Fu Yan looked serious. “The more I look at it, the more it looks like the three million you owe me. How could it not look good?”
The air went silent.
Lin Ya stammered, trying to cover it up. “Ayan, what are you talking about! What three million? Our relationship…”
Before she could finish, Fu Yan interrupted her.
After all, he was a young man in his twenties. His eyes widened suddenly.
“You borrowed three million from me as your study – abroad fund after graduation. There’s an IOU with a seal. It’s legally binding! You said you’d pay it back after the show last time, but every time you call me, you talk about other things! “
“I knew you wanted to renege on the debt! If you don’t pay it back, just wait for the court summons!”
Lin Ya ran away angrily. Fu Yan turned around and saw three pairs of eyes staring at him, and he was startled.
“What?”
“You were in contact with her because she owed you money?”
“Otherwise? I didn’t urge her because I didn’t need the money urgently before. You stopped my card. If I don’t ask for the debt, I’ll really be out of money!”
I didn’t believe it was that simple and asked, “You can ask your dad for it. Or at least your wife. Yunshu is on the Forbes list…”
“Which twenty – year – old asks his wife for money? Asking my dad for it is like being a freeloader!”
I sneered. “Then asking me for money isn’t freeloading?”
Fu Yan smiled ingratiatingly. “You’re not old at all. You look like my sister.”
I slapped him. Now I believed that with Fu Yan’s IQ, it was not at all strange for him to do such a thing. I wondered who he took after. I looked at Fu Anlin.
Fu Anlin didn’t even raise his head and said, “I was first in my grade when I was studying.”
I scoffed, “As if anyone had bad grades. Fu Yan also got first in his grade. Good grades don’t mean high IQ, and high IQ doesn’t mean high EQ.”
“Yes, you have high IQ and EQ. You couldn’t tell I had a crush on you for twenty years.”
I said expressionlessly, “It was really well – hidden.” I didn’t believe it.
21.
Perhaps the only thing this Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law variety show solved was the misunderstanding between Yunshu and Fu Yan. When Fu Yan learned why his credit card was cancelled and why his wife was giving him the cold shoulder, he simply had a mental breakdown. He spent every day drawing circles to curse Lin Ya for ruining his innocent reputation. Back then, he was clearly an innocent young man, and he only dated Lin Ya for a few weeks. She not only seriously emptied his pocket money but also tried to kiss his face! Lin Ya actually wanted to defile him! How could this be allowed? Of course not!
Fu Yan resolutely broke up with her, but because he was too naive, he lent her three million, which was why he didn’t delete Lin Ya’s contact information and ended up being ignored by his wife. That was three million yuan! He couldn’t just give it up! Later, this creditor’s right was transferred to Yunshu. Once Lin Ya paid back the money, she deleted all contact information!
And I, just like when I suddenly became like a twenty – year – old in mentality, it was like a discount, subtracting thirty from forty – seven, and I returned to the high – school classroom. I was lying on the desk, sleeping. When I opened my eyes, I saw Fu Anlin’s overly young and handsome face.
Oh my god, when did we become deskmates?
Fu Anlin raised his eyebrows and said, “I asked the teacher.”
“What do you want to do?” I looked at him warily, seriously suspecting his motives.
“It was too dark for you to notice. I have to find a way to make things clear.”
“So you remember asking to be taken care of?”
Fu Anlin gritted his teeth. Did we really have to hurt each other? It seemed his road to winning his wife back was still long and full of obstacles. But it didn’t matter. He would avoid all the wrong paths until he reached Xu Ning’s side.
22.
So, did my disappointing son get back that three million yuan? And if the next child isn’t Fu Yan, can Yunshu still be my daughter – in – law?
“Are you sure Fu Yan was conceived at this time?”
“I’m not sure. Let’s try again.”
There was no other way. I couldn’t give up my daughter – in – law just because of my son.
– The End –
