Zhou Diewu looked at Zheng Yixu with great confidence. As long as she could master the rhythm, she might have a chance to turn things around. Zheng Yixu, having grown from an ordinary person to where he is now, surely understands the value of what she holds.

No one would let their enemy operate from behind the scenes, right?

Zhou Diewu thought everything through beautifully and gave herself a mental pat on the back for her foresight.

“Oh, I’m not interested,” Zheng Yixu decisively shook his head.

This kind of behavior, which is akin to setting a flag and courting death, is something he would never do. How do the villains and cannon fodder in those stories end up dying? Isn’t it always because they know too much? Right now, Zheng Yixu can’t even take care of himself, and knowing too much would do him no good at all.

Curiosity can kill a cat, and Zheng Yixu wasn’t about to court death himself.

“Mr. Zheng, you really don’t want to know?” Zhou Diewu’s face stiffened. She hadn’t expected Zheng Yixu to refuse so directly, leaving her at a loss.

“Not interested,” Zheng Yixu said seriously. “You should go find someone who is interested in what you have.”

“Pfft.” Zhang Jianxin couldn’t hold back his laughter. “Did you hear that? Our Brother Zheng isn’t interested, neither in what you have nor in you. If you know what’s good for you, you’d better just leave quietly.”

This feeling of riding on someone’s coattails was really enjoyable.

Zhang Jianxin thought with delight.

Zhou Diewu’s face turned pale with anger. She didn’t recognize this flamboyant person in front of her, but anyone who could be associated with Gu Yanqiu and Zheng Yixu wasn’t someone she could afford to offend.

“I will issue a public apology and hope Mr. Zheng will let me off the hook.” She had worked hard to reach her current position, and even if she made a mistake, it didn’t necessarily mean total defeat. At worst, she could be sidelined for a year or two. During this time, she could hone her skills. She was still young and starting over wouldn’t be impossible.

“And the reason?” Zheng Yixu slightly raised his chin, looking imposing and unapproachable. His refined and handsome face was full of sarcasm. His clear eyes seemed capable of seeing through all the schemes in one’s heart.

Zheng Yixu had calculated everything well, and he had practiced this expression for a long time. Zhou Diewu had the audacity to openly flirt with Zhao Louqin while he was still around. This was no longer just a matter of provocation.

He was “amnesiac,” not intellectually diminished. Letting Zhou Diewu off easily was simple, but then he’d have to face wave after wave of minor nuisances—or rather, mistresses. Dealing with a big boss like Lin Ninghua was already exhausting; he had no time or energy for anyone else.

Zheng Yixu understood the principle of killing the chicken to scare the monkey.

Zhou Diewu bit her lip hard, her whole body trembling. Her beautiful face looked especially pitiful at this moment. An average man might have softened, but the person in front of her preferred men.

Such tricks were completely useless against Zheng Yixu.

Realizing this, Zhou Diewu felt even more powerless.

“After finishing this movie, I’ll go abroad under the pretense of studying. I won’t return for at least two years. I’ll also package up and send you everything I have.” Zhou Diewu said decisively, cutting her losses without hesitation. At the same time, she raised her guard against Zheng Yixu. Having dominated the business world for years, dealing with her would be a piece of cake for him. Not only did she gain nothing, but she also had to obediently hand over everything she had.

Zheng Yixu hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded in agreement.

Zheng Yixu wasn’t interested in what Zhou Diewu had, but he could try passing it on to Zhao Louqin. This kind of intellectual matter should be handled by professionals.

Zhao Jiusi looked at Zhou Diewu, then at Zheng Yixu. Although his dad had amnesia, his methods were still sharp. With one move, he had suppressed Zhou Diewu’s momentum.

As expected of my dad =V=~.

Zhou Diewu sighed in relief, looking at Zheng Yixu with a complicated expression. “Mr. Zheng, you are indeed impressive. No wonder Emperor Zhao is so devoted to you.” There had always been rumors that Zhao Louqin was the true head of the household, but it seemed those were false.

Zheng Yixu said nothing, knowing he would eventually get used to such words filled with envy and jealousy.

“Alright, let me show you around,” Gu Yanqiu interjected. “If you come all the way here and see nothing, wouldn’t it be a waste?”

Indeed, it made sense.

The three of them followed Gu Yanqiu around, seeing everything the place had to offer. They even watched Gu Yanqiu act on set. Since it was just a cameo, his role was minimal. Gu Yanqiu had to portray someone from a memory, so he just had to sit there, look handsome, and say a few slightly embarrassing lines. The whole thing took less than two hours, quite simple.

On the way back to the city, Zhao Jiusi burst out with big news, “Dad, Father can come back tomorrow night.”

Zheng Yixu nearly hit the car door, “What? Wasn’t it supposed to be three more days?” How long had he been enjoying his freedom? Couldn’t Father come back a bit later?

“Maybe Father sped things up,” Zhao Jiusi said uncertainly.

Gu Yanqiu, who knew everything, silently looked up at the sky—it was all because of Zhou Diewu’s mischief. Zhao Louqin was afraid Zhou Diewu would say all sorts of nonsense, making him unable to sleep. He had decided not to sleep these two days to quickly resolve everything and return sooner.

Of course, such truths could only be silently held inside him.

When he got back, he could anonymously stir things up a bit XDDDD.

Zheng Yixu sighed quietly. Who made him dependent on others now? Whether he could divorce or not was another matter; currently, he had to guard against Lin Ninghua making advances. Just thinking about it made him feel bitter. How did he ever end up in this situation?

When Zheng Yixu got home, he realized he was truly too naïve.

After returning home and preparing dinner, Zheng Yixu and Zhao Jiusi enjoyed a cheerful meal together. Zhao Jiusi then went to his room to do homework. With nothing else to do, Zheng Yixu opened his laptop to see if there were any recent novels or TV shows worth watching.

However, as soon as he opened the laptop, an email notification popped up.

They say there are no hundred days of good weather, nor hundred days of red flowers. Right now, Zheng Yixu’s mood was undoubtedly like a storm with raging winds and pouring rain, while he himself felt like a withered flower exposed to the elements…

Who else would be emailing him?

Besides Lin Ninghua, who else!

It’s infuriating! And they say there’s nothing between them. With everything timing so perfectly, who could believe there’s nothing fishy going on? It’s like trying to fool a three-year-old!

Despite all his precautions, Zheng Yixu never expected Lin Ninghua to shamelessly pay him a visit.

Could he really keep him at arm’s length?

Zheng Yixu sighed helplessly, took out his phone, and dialed Lin Ninghua’s number.

No answer…

OJZ

Heaven seems intent on testing me. Just when I lamented my situation wasn’t good, are you planning to make it even more miserable, Heavenly Father?

Zheng Yixu knelt beside the bed, pounding it in frustration.

After venting for who knows how long, his emotions finally began to settle.

Now, the most important thing is how to handle tomorrow night’s issue.

Right now, he is Zhao Louqin’s lawful partner.

Tomorrow night, Jiusi will be studying at school, so there’s no need to worry about family conflicts affecting the normal psychological development of this handsome young man. From now on, everything depends on me to turn the tide!

Calm down, Zheng Yixu, think about your advantages!

Firstly, your position is higher than Lin Ninghua’s. With wealth, power, and status, you can fully leverage your position as the lawful partner to suppress Lin Ninghua’s arrogance!

Moreover, Lin Ninghua is a person of status; he definitely won’t behave like an ordinary mistress. This gives me room to maneuver.

The one with nothing to lose isn’t afraid of the one with everything to lose. Worst-case scenario, I’ll be kicked out, and I’ll endure a bit more hardship and fatigue to get by.

Thinking this way, it doesn’t seem so bad after all.

Zheng Yixu took a deep breath and replied to Lin Ninghua’s email, agreeing to his visit.

No problem, let the storm come even more fiercely.

When all the dust settles, maybe I could even write a book titled “The Years I Fought Wits with the Beautiful Mistress.” With Zhao Louqin’s fame, becoming a bestseller isn’t just a dream—I’ll have readers clamoring for more. There will be handsome young men, and there will be beautiful wives too.

The night passed calmly and without incident.

Zheng Yixu unexpectedly slept soundly.

In the morning, he made breakfast for Zhao Jiusi and, during an impromptu check on his homework progress, caught the handsome young man playing with puppets =V=.

So adorable, even though he doesn’t smile much, really ^_^

In the afternoon, Zheng Yixu went out to play basketball with Zhao Jiusi and was thoroughly defeated.

By evening, Zhao Jiusi had packed his bag and waved goodbye to Zheng Yixu at the door, heading off to school on the bus.

“Phew, finally arrived,” Zheng Yixu said, looking at the setting sun with unexpectedly calm emotions.

What had to come, would come eventually.

“Are you waiting for me at the door?” A slightly amused voice rang out.

The voice sounded pleasant and familiar.

But today, it sounded like there was something more to it?

Is it just my imagination?

Zheng Yixu turned around helplessly, not expecting Zhao Louqin to return so soon?

=O=!

“Haha, don’t you recognize me?” Zhao Louqin’s extraordinarily handsome face seemed to glow under the sunset, with a natural backdrop, maximum charm.

—————- Zheng Yixu’s Little Diary —————-

On a certain day, in a certain month, in a certain year.

Weather: Sunny.

My mood has gone from stormy to clear.

I feel like I might have let my mom down.

Mom, I’m sorry. I’m afraid I can’t let you see your daughter-in-law.