Meanwhile, the Zhao family's situation became increasingly difficult due to the estrangement of the Jiang family. Although the Zhao family now appeared prosperous on the surface, their projects were repeatedly frustrated due to the lack of support and cooperation from the Jiang family.

At first, Mr. Zhao didn't realize the family business was being impacted by his wife's affair with his eldest son's wife. He assumed it was a secret known only to his family. He continued to visit clients and cultivate relationships as usual. But gradually, he realized that no matter how many guests he invited, how much food he ate, or how much wine he drank, no one wanted to work with his company. He began to sense something was amiss.

The outside world began to discuss the Zhao family's decline, their former glory seemingly vanishing into thin air. Xingxing, upon returning to Kyoto, learned all of this. Despite this, she would no longer be soft-hearted towards the Zhao family, nor would she accede to any of her father-in-law's requests. Those who do evil will eventually perish; the Zhao family's downfall was ultimately their own fault.

More than a year later, the Zhao family finally realized the problems within the family and began to conduct deep reflection and reform. Mr. Zhao and his third brother came to Kyoto from Shanghai and personally visited Zhao Youqian to discuss family matters.

Xingxing had anticipated this happening long ago. Her greedy and foolish sister-in-law would definitely encourage her father-in-law to come after her. However, this matter couldn't be resolved by simply avoiding it, so Xingxing spoke directly to her father-in-law, sharing the difficulties her mother-in-law had faced over the years.

At first, the father-in-law was speechless and blushing after being told by his daughter-in-law. Later, when he saw that Xingxing had no intention of helping him and kept talking about the old woman, he turned against Xingxing.

Xingxing is actually hoping that he will turn against her!

"Dad, please listen to me." Xingxing said firmly, her eyes clear of fear. "You know how much Mom has sacrificed for this family over the years. She's silently endured her eldest sister-in-law's harassment while also juggling family matters. She's never once told you a word about these hardships. Now, if you continue to condone her behavior because of unspeakable circumstances, plunging the family into deeper trouble, then you'll truly be sorry for Mom, and for all of us."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhao's face paled. He simply felt that his eldest daughter-in-law's materialistic nature was very similar to his own, so he was somewhat biased towards her in many matters. Was it possible that the family misunderstood that he and his eldest daughter-in-law were having an affair? Even if he was foolish, he would never do such a thing.

"Wake up, I understand what you're saying. I was wrong. I focused too much on superficial appearances and was too biased towards your sister-in-law, neglecting the warmth and affection of home." Old Master Zhao's voice sounded sincere. "I'll find time to have a good talk with your mother, and I'll also take care of the matter of the eldest son's wife and get our family back on track."

Xingxing felt a little relieved that her father-in-law had finally come to his senses, but she knew that change wasn't something that could happen overnight; it took time and determination. "Dad, I believe you can do this. Home is our shared haven. Only by uniting as one can we withstand the storms of the outside world."

Listening to his daughter-in-law giving him ideological and political education, Mr. Zhao had a lot of thoughts in his heart. He had been busy with business for many years, neglecting his family and the contributions his wife had made to the family. As a result, everyone in the family was scattered.