The elites of the Xu Group are highly efficient; once the boss gives the order, the announcement is released in less than an hour.

They even bought a trending topic on social media; they're not short of money anyway.

Xu Shanglou registered a new social media account, but because it takes time to verify, he had to forward the post to claim his identity first, and then ask senior executives of the group or partners to help forward it.

Ruan Mingying didn't expect the commotion to be so big; this little thing really wasn't necessary!

Xu Shanglou pressed his temples. "Wife, even if you don't care, I can't stand having my image tarnished. 'Old man'? Those who spread rumors are going too far!"

The wife is beautiful, and in the eyes of those who spread rumors, she must be paired with an ugly and old man to fit her materialistic image.

The old man was right. Da Tiantian was able to turn her reputation around with her husband, so why couldn't she take the opportunity to show off her love?

He felt wronged when he talked about it. His wife had always resisted showing affection in public with him. There were hardly any intimate photos of the two of them together, as if he were someone who couldn't be seen in public.

Upon thinking of this, Xu Shanglou's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm.

"Wife, don't you want to outshine that big-time husband of Tian Tian?"

As for Da Tian Tian's husband's appearance, saying he's handsome is just fan bias and an overstatement.

It's also possible that many wealthy men are indeed too greasy-looking, which makes Da Tiantian's husband appear handsome.

But to call him handsome would be an exaggeration. He has an ordinary appearance, and his eyes look off, as if he has ulterior motives.

Xu Shanglou was raised as an heir from a young age, so he has some ability to judge people, and he subconsciously disliked that man.

Ruan Mingying asked in surprise, "What are you comparing yourself to him for? How can he compare to you?"

Xu Shanglou's previously restless heart was suddenly soothed by these words, and he said with a smile, "Okay, let's not compete, let's just make it public."

Ruan Mingying: "..."

It was a miscalculation; sweet talk no longer works. This person is determined to go public.

She hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

There shouldn't be any problem with acknowledging her status as Xu's daughter-in-law... Seventeen years have passed, and many things have changed. She is no longer the weak and helpless little girl she once was.

She would never let anyone who truly wanted to harm her family get away with it.

——

My great-aunt's family arrived in Yunwu City in the afternoon.

The old lady, who usually speaks softly, had a complete falling out with the villagers this time, arguing until her voice became hoarse.

When the family realized this was not a good idea, they immediately packed their bags and prepared to take the old lady to Yunwu City.

When I called Ruan Mingying in the morning, the family had already boarded the earliest long-distance bus.

The old lady said she wanted to see if Ruan Mingying was doing well, and also wanted to ask Ruan Tiantian to judge why she had framed Mingying like that.

In their hometown of Dajia Village, Ruan Mingying had been sponsoring Ruan Tiantian's education, sending money every month, and the old lady knew exactly how much she was paying.

They just felt that Ruan Tiantian was strong-willed and her parents were concerned about their reputation, so they kept it a secret.

But now the other party is doing all sorts of ungrateful things, and Ruan Tiantian's parents even said they don't want Ruan Mingying's dirty money.

The old lady was almost furious. She was in her seventies or eighties, yet she picked up a broom and was about to start a fight.

Since they had already arrived by car, Ah Hu and Brother Zhang could only wait at the bus station to pick up the family and drive directly to Qinghuiju.

The old lady was still a little uneasy: "Thank you for your trouble, young man. There are too many of us at home, so let's go to the hotel that my grandson booked."

She was planning to go directly to Ruan Tiantian, resolve the matter first, and then visit Ruan Mingying.

Unexpectedly, Ruan Mingying immediately arranged for someone to pick her up. She knew Brother Zhang; Ruan Mingying had mentioned last time that she had hired a driver.

Ah Hu was a bit unsure. He looked like a thug with a fierce face.

Her heart pounded with anxiety. Ruan Mingying's refusal to mention her husband made people wonder if he was unworthy of her attention or involved in some illegal activities.

——

On the other side, Ruan Tiantian was choosing things for her wedding.

Although Hou Linhao said she didn't need to worry about the wedding and that he had prepared everything, she still wanted to make her own choices.

This way they can record videos and post them online, letting their fans witness their love and sweetness.

To be honest, Ruan Tiantian was still a little surprised that a CEO like Hou Linhao would cooperate with her in publicly showing affection online.

Even now, thinking back on it, I can't help but realize how sweet and happy it was.

The driver, Lao Ge, carried her things, looking sour. He never expected that this woman's position was so secure.

After learning about the woman's various online activities, Mr. Hou not only wasn't angry, but also condescended to coax her.

He swore he wasn't interested in other women and would only have children with Ruan Tiantian. He also said that if Ming Ying came up to him, he wouldn't even give her a second glance.

He coaxed Ruan Tiantian until she was overjoyed. The two lingered together for a long time before parting ways, one going to work and the other shopping.

Old Ge wondered if he had misjudged the situation, and if the two of them were truly in a beautiful love story.

It was at this moment that Ruan Tiantian's parents called, embellishing the story of what had recently happened.

Finally, he said angrily, "That old bastard even tried to hit someone! Damn it, tell your son-in-law not to entertain them, let them suffer!"

Ruan Tiantian casually picked out items: "Okay."

"Ruan Mingying doesn't even dare to bring the man back to her hometown to meet people, which shows that the man is not only shameful but also disrespectful to her. How could she welcome her poor relatives from the countryside to come and beg for money?"

She was unhappy when she thought about how Ruan Mingying spent money like water in luxury stores.

I realized I wasn't ruthless enough; aside from a car, a bag, and an engagement ring, I didn't dare ask Hou Linhao for any other expensive gifts.

Her ex-boyfriend, a wealthy young man, was very generous.

With that thought in mind, she took out the supplementary card Hou Linhao had given her, pointed at it, and said, "Wrap up these, these, and these for me."

She asked Lao Ge to use her phone to record a video for her, when the phone suddenly rang.

Old Ge answered the video call: "President Hou."

Hou Linhao's face was so dark it seemed like it was about to drip water. "Where are you?"

Ruan Tiantian smiled and called out "husband," but when she saw Hou Linhao's expression in the video, her heart tightened.

Sure enough, Hou Linhao said in a cold, hard voice, "Get back here right now!"

"What's wrong, honey? What happened?" Ruan Tiantian subconsciously thought that Hou Linhao wasn't angry at her.

She turned to look at Lao Ge, signaling with her eyes, "What trouble have you gotten yourself into?"

Hou Linhao: "What else happened? Did you see the Xu Group's statement? Ruan Mingying is Xu Zhongkai's daughter-in-law, the future matriarch!"

"What Xu Group?" Ruan Tiantian was bewildered.

"What Xu Group? It's the Xu Group that I've been begging to cooperate with, but I can't even get close to! Not only can I not see her husband, Xu Shanglou, but I can't even get an appointment with any of Xu Shanglou's people!"

The phone fell to the ground with a thud, and Ruan Tiantian felt a ringing in her ears, unable to hear anything.