Shang Yingxue hurriedly sent Yuan Kaiyi to the hospital. Upon arrival, regardless of whether one is rich or poor, everyone feels anxious before the results of the examination come out.

Accompanying her were the family’s servants, so Shang Yingxue didn’t have to worry too much.

She first called the Yuan family.

Then she called her own brother, Shang Xinglu, who was also the father of Shang Xingluo.

Just as the phone was picked up, before Shang Yingxue could start complaining, Shang Xuesong coldly said, “How dare you call me?!”

Shang Yingxue didn’t often read financial magazines.

Yuan Kaiyi fainted, and she hadn’t had a chance to be reminded that it had already been exposed.

Shang Yingxue, pretending to be innocent, said, “What… what do you mean?”

Shang Xuesong responded, “What do you mean? You don’t know what Yuan Kaiyi has done?!”

Shang Yingxue was already guilty at heart and became even more anxious.

Shang Xuesong continued, “Even though you’re married and the old man handed over the management rights to me, the portion that was meant for you has never been less! Yet you’re still dissatisfied, trying to swallow everything and even splitting Yunshi to hand it over to someone else?!”

Shang Xuesong had a temper, but he was a righteous person.

Every time he thought about how he had treated Shang Yingxue well, and then saw her actions, he felt even more sorrowful.

He always thought that the rivalry in wealthy families was far from the Shang family.

The Shang family was united, and the atmosphere was different from what outsiders believed. Now, seeing this…

It wasn’t just slapping the face with a painful sting, but it felt uncomfortable in the heart.

Shang Xuesong said coldly, “How could you be this treacherous?! Since you’ve done this, then I no longer have a sister like you.”

Without giving Shang Yingxue a chance to defend herself, he directly hung up the phone.

In fact, not only did Shang Yingxue not immediately see the reports in the financial magazine, but even Shang Xuesong, who usually followed financial news, hadn’t noticed them at first.

The real first to notice were the siblings, who already knew the release time and were waiting for the refresh on their tablets.

Though the tip-off came from them, the report was written by a journalist.

The siblings had already seen it, and they thought the writing, the sarcasm, the photos, and the layout were all worth it! The money spent was worth it!

Once the report was released, they immediately called Shang Xuesong.

Shang Xuesong was in a meeting at the time.

He had initially said “I’m in a meeting” and was about to hang up.

Shang Xinglu quickly said, “I sent you a news article, it explains why Yunshi can’t get funding. You need to look at it! It’s urgent!”

If it were any other issue, Shang Xuesong would have waited until after the meeting to discuss it.

But this was Yunshi’s main issue, so Shang Xuesong paused the meeting and went out to check the article his daughter had sent him.

He wasn’t expecting much, but once he read it, he was stunned.

Shang Xinglu’s fiery temper, it seemed, was inherited from her father.

Shang Xuesong immediately called Shang Xinglu, “How did you get the news so quickly?! Who started the rumors about your aunt?!”

Shang Xinglu and Shang Xingyu had rehearsed their acting for this moment and started their performance on the other end of the line.

Shang Xinglu feigned a sad tone, adopting the “I can’t believe my husband cheated” type of abandoned wife emotion, saying with a cry, “I don’t believe it either! How could Aunt do such a thing?!”

Since the phone couldn’t see faces, Shang Xinglu cried loudly, sobbing dramatically, though there wasn’t a single tear on her face.

She had even prepared strawberries, cherries, and other fruits in case she needed to hydrate after her exaggerated sobbing.

“This news was only sent a few minutes ago. How did you see it so quickly? Could someone be using you?”

Shang Xinglu continued her act, “Dad, we just found out ourselves. I couldn’t believe it either! You don’t know, now electronic magazines can be sent directly to your inbox, with reminders. It came in, and since I was bored in the hospital, I opened it. I didn’t know what to expect, but when I saw it, I was shocked…”

Shang Xingyu quickly tugged at his sister’s sleeve.

Enough, enough, you’re not reporting, you’re narrating a story!

Shang Xuesong stared at the message on the screen, his facial muscles tense, feeling conflicted.

After a long pause, he finally said, “I see. I will handle this.”

The blow had to be hard, but not too harsh.

Shang Xinglu and Shang Xingyu finished their act and didn’t say anything more.

After hanging up, the siblings gave each other a high-five.

Although she had to sit in a wheelchair for a while when leaving, it no longer had the same meaning as before.

Now, sitting in a wheelchair was just a hospital requirement.

Once she stepped out of the hospital, she felt as if the sky was high, and she could fly and jump however she wished! …

No, not a wild chicken… a wild duck! … No, no, it’s a wild swan!!!

Shang Xinglu felt refreshed as she got in the car.

It was said that Yunshi’s financing plan was back on track and was now steadily progressing.

This time, it was really progressing steadily.

Her foot was also better, the cast had been removed, she had left the hospital, and she was in good health again!

Can’t someone feel relaxed and at ease?!

Shang Xinglu had recently avoided a huge bankruptcy disaster, and after counting, she realized that another major challenge remained — divorce.

She didn’t need to avoid this one; in fact, she had to work hard to achieve it!

Perhaps it was due to the changes in the storyline… but now, the plot in her mind was no longer a guide to fate, it was more like a cheap “Martial Arts Secret Manual” sold for five yuan on a street corner—completely misleading!

Shang Xinglu thought for a moment, considering that maybe because of the changes in the plot, the development between the male and female leads, Shen Wang and Yin Yao, was progressing slowly.

As a result, Lin Heng, the male supporting character, didn’t have the will to compete or fight for anything—put simply, the arrogant CEO’s bad nature couldn’t be unleashed.

As for the love story between Yin Yao and Lin Heng…

Shang Xinglu recalled the time Yin Yao visited her in the hospital.

That hand… held hers…

She also remembered the last conversation at the resort.

That hand… held hers again…

Shang Xinglu shivered.

No, she realized her imagination was getting out of control—she’d better stop thinking about it!

For now, Shang Xinglu decided not to expect much from Yin Yao.

But if she gave up on the divorce, she wouldn’t be Shang Xinglu anymore!

So, after returning to Shanhai Manor, she dialed Gu Wanyu’s phone number.

The phone was answered.

Shang Xinglu spoke with the affectionate tone of a TV shopping host: “My dear mother, hello!”

Gu Wanyu: “……”

Gu Wanyu stared at the phone for a while, confirming it was Shang Xinglu’s call, then answered again.

“Louise, what’s up?”

Shang Xinglu, as if reciting poetry, said in a rhythmic tone, “Dear mother, Lin Heng and I would like to invite you to spend the summer vacation here in our country.”

Gu Wanyu: “……”

Shang Xinglu continued, with dramatic pauses: “What do you think?”

“Uh, I appreciate your kind offer, and I’m touched,” Gu Wanyu replied coldly, “but it’s too hot in our country during the summer, and the air quality isn’t great. I can’t go anywhere except to stay in an air-conditioned room. So, I won’t come.”

Shang Xinglu: “……”

What?!

So moved, then rejected?

How could this be?!

If Gu Wanyu didn’t come, who would she argue with? If Gu Wanyu didn’t come, who would push her to have children? Without Gu Wanyu pressuring her, how would she fight with Lin Heng?!

Shang Xinglu felt distressed.

To be honest, Mr. Lin had an exceptionally good temper most of the time. Even when disagreements arose, Lin Heng could resolve them quickly.

There was no argument, none at all. This life… no, she definitely didn’t intend to live it forever with Mr. Lin!

Shang Xinglu finally gave up on the formal tone and said, “Mom, here’s the thing. Lin Heng’s company is about to operate a large resort project soon. It includes five theme parks. I went to try them out, and it was really fun. First, we’d like to invite you to the opening ceremony, and secondly, we’d like to let you play around a bit before the official opening.”

At this point, Gu Wanyu hesitated.

It was one thing to play at the resort, but the opening ceremony was a big deal, and she and her husband Lin couldn’t skip out on it.

However, the temperature and air quality in the country…

Gu Wanyu was already feeling faint!

So, she said, “Let me discuss it with Lin, and I’ll get back to you.”

This answer was as good as half settled.

Shang Xinglu was very happy.

She exchanged a few pleasantries with Gu Wanyu, ready to hang up when Gu Wanyu suddenly said, “By the way, does the resort have a marine animal park?”

“Yes, are you interested in that?”

“Not really,” Gu Wanyu said, “I just remembered, didn’t you go to see the penguins the other day, and they pushed you into the water? Was that why you got sick and ended up in the hospital?”

Shang Xinglu: “……”

Please, don’t talk to me, please!!!

“Did I get it wrong?”

Shang Xinglu could only reply: “…Yes, sorry, it was my first time touching a penguin, and I got a little excited.”

She said this to Gu Wanyu, but her heart was burning with rage.

Mr. Lin, this… this big mouth!!!

He could cause trouble with her family, but now he even called his mother to tell her all this?!

Fine, now she finally had a reason to argue with Mr. Lin!

However, that night, Shang Xinglu waited and waited for Mr. Lin to come back, but he still didn’t return.

She was so sleepy, but still stayed in the living room, waiting.

Marilyn, watching secretly, smiled and advised, “Madam, you should go to sleep.”

In her heart, she was secretly laughing. The madam was so tired, yet still waiting for her husband. It seemed like their relationship was really strong now.

Shang Xinglu couldn’t stay awake any longer. Finally, she decided to sleep.

Before falling asleep, she thought of a big problem, so she went to another room, moved some things, and then returned to her bed. She quickly fell asleep.

Mr. Lin worked late into the night. When he finally got home, he had just taken off his tie and hadn’t even entered the bathroom when he noticed something on the bed.

One of the lumps definitely belonged to Shang Xinglu.

The other lump…

He walked closer and froze, struck as if by lightning.

Sleeping on his side of the bed was… Wang Cai.

Lin Heng: “……”

What now?