Meng Zihan rolled her eyes in anger, wanting to say something more, but swallowed the words back.

She knew Meng Xueyun's temperament all too well.

Since getting married, she has been supported by Ye Zhenghua and has never worked a single day.

Last year, due to a family emergency, I had no choice but to go to work in the factory, which was already unprecedented.

To expect her to divorce Ye Zhenghua and support herself as a woman is simply wishful thinking.

"Alright, Aunt, as long as Uncle doesn't object." Meng Zihan nodded perfunctorily and said casually.

His gaze drifted to the window, impatient to look at Meng Xueyun any longer.

Seeing that she had softened and was not arguing with her, Meng Xueyun breathed a sigh of relief.

However, he failed to notice the scheming in Meng Zihan's eyes.

Meng Zihan leaned against the pillow, the bright incandescent light overhead making her a little dizzy. She closed her eyes and began to think carefully.

A job at a steel mill is a secure job; although the pay is low, you get paid every month, and its advantage is stability.

I absolutely cannot lose this job.

As for the gossips and rumors from those long-tongued women in the factory, let them talk.

She's been through enough already, so why should she be afraid of what others say?

It won't cost you anything!

But how can she possibly surpass Ye Linchen in this job and this life?

Meng Zihan bit her lower lip hard, the flame of resentment burning fiercely in her heart.

no!

If things continue like this, you'll never beat Ye Linchen!

Given her circumstances, she can't possibly succeed on her own; she needs to find a better man!

The steel mill is definitely gone.

Her scandalous affair with Liu Mingxuan was widely publicized. Which of those well-off and ambitious men would be willing to marry a woman who was pregnant out of wedlock, had a miscarriage, and had been imprisoned twice?

Meng Zihan closed her eyes and mentally scanned through all the eligible young men in the factory, then crossed them off one by one.

Suddenly, her heart skipped a beat, and a name she had almost forgotten popped into her mind.

Gu Yifei!

She turned her head to look at Meng Xueyun: "Auntie, is Gu Yifei in a competition recently? He won't be back until the New Year?"

Meng Xueyun was about to tuck the blanket around her when she was startled by her sudden question.

"Yes, I heard someone asking his mother the other day whether he would come back for the New Year. His mother said that he would not come back because of the competition. He would wait until after the New Year and when the results came out before he came back. He would spend the New Year at his uncle's house."

Meng Xueyun glanced at Meng Zihan as she spoke, lowering her voice slightly, "I heard his uncle is a high-ranking official in Beijing, even higher than our mayor."

Xiaohan should never have gotten involved with Liu Mingxuan; she should have been with Gu Yifei instead!

"A high-ranking official in the capital..."

Meng Zihan repeated these words, a cold smile appearing on her lips.

Gu Yifei is focused on his studies and won't listen to gossip anymore.

He certainly didn't know about his relationship with Liu Mingxuan, let alone that he had a miscarriage.

Isn't this a golden opportunity?

Although Gu Yifei hasn't been as gentle and considerate towards her as before in the past year, the affection in his eyes is undeniable.

As long as she acts pitiful, acts coquettish, and uses a little trickery, she can rekindle Gu Yifei's old feelings and make him marry her!

Although Gu Yifei is only a college student now, it is a prestigious university, he is the son of a factory director, and he has an uncle who is a high-ranking official in Beijing and a cousin who is a boss.

He has no shortage of power or money, and his future is definitely limitless!

By following him, I can completely turn my life around and defeat Ye Linchen in a glorious way!

Thinking of this, Meng Zihan's heart began to pound.

She gripped the thin blanket covering her tightly, her knuckles turning white.

When Gu Yifei returns, I must meet him!

Meng Zihan was pondering how to "rekindle her romance" with Gu Yifei when Ye Zhenghua walked in carrying two lunchboxes, a fawning smile on his face.

"I'm back."

He shook the lunchbox in his hand. "I'm really lucky today. Any later and the cafeteria would have closed."

Meng Xueyun's expression remained stern, but the coldness in her eyes had dissipated considerably.

She didn't reach out to take it, but simply gave a soft "hmm" and was about to get up to set up the small table.

"I'll do it, I'll do it."

Ye Zhenghua stepped forward, placed the lunchbox on the bedside table, diligently set up a small table, placed the patient's meal in front of Meng Zihan, and then went to rock the hospital bed.

"Xiaohan, I've shaken you up. Let me know when it's almost ready."

Meng Zihan utterly despised him.

Look at this man's face, he changes his mind faster than turning the pages of a book.

Meng Xueyun stared at her anxiously: "How is it? Is this height okay?"

Meng Zihan nodded: "Alright, that's about enough."

After settling Meng Zihan in, Ye Zhenghua placed the food he had brought in front of Meng Xueyun and said to her with concern, "Xiao Meng, you've had a long morning and haven't even had breakfast yet. You must be hungry. Come and eat, or it will get cold."

Watching him bustling around, so attentive and considerate, Meng Xueyun felt a gentle tickle in her heart.

At this moment, Ye Zhenghua almost overlapped with the young man who used to serve her wholeheartedly and obey her every whim.

Her stern face softened slightly, and she couldn't help but reply, "I understand."

Meng Zihan rolled her eyes at the sight.

My aunt is so easy to please!

She glanced at the bland and tasteless hospital meal in front of her, then at the glistening braised pork, and her chopsticks unconsciously veered away.

"Xiaohan," Ye Zhenghua noticed her movement and immediately stopped her, "You just had surgery, you should eat something light."

Meng Zihan glared at him fiercely, and had no choice but to reluctantly put away her chopsticks, while cursing Ye Zhenghua in her heart.

The three of them finished lunch, each with their own thoughts.

Ye Zhenghua quickly cleared away the dishes, working as diligently as a dutiful wife.

After he finished tidying up, Meng Xueyun stood up with a dark face and said to Ye Zhenghua, "Let's go outside and talk."

Ye Zhenghua was secretly delighted.

Based on his understanding of Meng Xueyun, there's a good chance this will work!

He followed along eagerly, his face beaming with smiles.

Once in the corridor, Meng Xueyun didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "I didn't expose you in front of Xiaohan just now to save face for you. You have someone else outside, that's a fact, everyone has seen it!"

Ye Zhenghua quickly waved his hand, looking completely innocent.

"No, I'm innocent! I only had a few meals with that woman, and I didn't even touch her hand!"

Hearing this, Meng Xueyun felt a little better, and her tone softened.

"I don't care what your relationship is, if you want to stay with me, you have to cut off all those affairs! I don't want to be cuckolded!"

"Absolutely! Absolutely!" Ye Zhenghua hurriedly assured him, "I promise I will never have any contact with her again!"

"Also," Meng Xueyun's face darkened again as she thought of Meng Zihan's situation, "you saw Liu Mingxuan's attitude after Zihan's miscarriage. That kind of man is completely unreliable! After Zihan is discharged from the hospital, she should move back home!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhenghua became somewhat displeased.