"Xie Yuan, let's go."

The iron gate behind him closed, and Xie Yuan took a deep breath, feeling the long-lost air of freedom. No one came to pick him up; neither his mother nor Zuo Shan came.

However, there was a driver who had just dropped someone off, so he got in and gave the address his mother had given him when she visited him last time.

The driver didn't dare to say a word the whole way. He nervously took the money and drove off.

This is a house, a bit dilapidated, with some vegetables planted around the yard, probably by his mother, who used to be very good at growing vegetables.

He pushed open the door and went in, but before he could even take a good look around, a fat man came out and glared at him fiercely: "Who are you? What do you want?"

Xie Yuan was taken aback. Although the man was chubby, his features looked somewhat familiar: "Tianci?"

How do you know my name?

It really was his son. Xie Yuan finally felt a sense of relief: "I am the father."

"Dad?" Xie Tianci was puzzled at first, then he laughed so hard that his fat bulged up. Then he looked at his handbag, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Xie Yuan had a bad feeling; it seemed like the child had been raised...

He frowned. He knew that his mother would spoil Tianci, but Zuo Shan didn't do anything about it?

"I'll call Grandma back. Dad, come in and sit down." Remembering what his grandma had said about his dad being very rich, Xie Tianci was very enthusiastic.

Xie Yuan's expression softened slightly. Thankfully, he still knew how to be polite and filial.

Zhang Yuefen was asking Zuo Shan for living expenses when she heard her son return. She immediately smiled and said, "Oh dear, Grandma forgot the date. Tell your dad to wait a moment, Grandma will be right back."

She hung up the phone and said provocatively to Zuo Shan, "My son is back. You'll regret this."

Zuo Shan's eyelids twitched. He's back? So soon?

She hesitated. Could she still get back Xie Yuan's assets held overseas? Should she go see Xie Yuan now, or observe him further?

Life is neither good nor bad now. Although Zhang Yuefang doesn't like her, Chi Jie is completely under her thumb. Moreover, she has already given birth to a son. Zhang Yuefen, who has been longing for a grandson, can only grit her teeth and accept it.

It's this Chi Jie who's always hanging out with those shady friends, spending a lot of money every month. In the past few years, Zhang Yuefang has sold at least two houses to make up for it. If she continues like this, she'll run out of money and might not even get to enjoy her old age.

Moreover, Chi Jie was much stingier than Xie Yuan. Whenever he took money from Zhang Yuefang, he would spend most of it on his own.

What was left for her was not only for her own use, but also for living expenses for Zhang Yuefen and Tianci, as well as for her family. Ever since the property they had hidden was confiscated by the court, they have been making trouble at her place, demanding that she return the money.

Just kidding. After treating her like that before, now that you've gained nothing, it's karma. You still want to take advantage of her? Dream on!

No matter how much she refused, her parents were unwilling to give up and would come to make trouble every few days, which annoyed her greatly.

If Xie Yuan had more money, he could just throw out a sum and see them bowing and scraping, and then she could use the money to humiliate them.

When Zhang Yuefen arrived home, she first prepared a large feast to welcome Xie Yuan. Then, under Xie Tianci's expectant gaze, she asked the question that mattered most to her.

"Xiao Yuan, look how dilapidated the house is, and Tianci's current school isn't good either. When are you going to bring the money back to improve our lives?"

"Dad, I want to buy a new phone, and I also want to buy AJ shoes. Go and buy them for me."

Xie Yuan hadn't even finished his meal when he lost his appetite. So, the reason he finally got out wasn't because of him, but because of the assets Xie Yuan had left abroad?

But after all, they were his own mother and son, so he couldn't say anything. Besides, judging from their appearance, they probably hadn't been doing well these past few years.

"I just got out, so I can't go abroad to deal with those assets yet. I'll have to wait a few days."

"How long should we wait? If we don't deal with it quickly, what if Song Xia finds out and starts causing trouble again?"

"Has Song Xia made things difficult for you these past few years?"

"No, it's just that Xie Lingling, that ingrate. She saw me and Tianci that day, but she didn't even recognize us."

Speaking of her, Xie Yuan paused with his chopsticks: "How is she doing?"

"She's living a very comfortable life, dressed in designer brands. Our Tianci is miserable. We're siblings, but he's not living as well as her at all."

"Okay, I understand."

Xie Yuan had absolutely no idea what had happened to those assets after being cut off from contact for so many years.

"Where's Zuo Shan? Why isn't she here? Did she go to work?"

“Don’t mention her.” Zhang Yuefen said angrily. “That slut saw that we were down on our luck and actually hooked up with your cousin Chi Jie. Your aunt and I had a complete falling out over this. She has now given birth to Chi Jie’s son and is taking care of the child over there.”

"Her and Chi Jie?" Xie Yuan felt a wave of humiliation. How dare Zuo Shan? How dare Chi Jie?

But in just a moment, he figured out what the two were thinking. Zuo Shan was afraid of returning to poverty. With her abilities, it was unlikely that she could go out to work. Therefore, attaching herself to a rich man was the simplest and most convenient way. Chi Jie had some money and was easy to control, making him the best target she could find.

As for Chi Jie's thoughts, firstly, he wanted to regain the confidence he had lost in front of her, and secondly, he couldn't stand Zuo Shan's methods.

He knew Zuo Shan best; she used to do anything to please him, so Chi Jie naturally found it novel and exciting.

"Son, you can't give any more of your money to Zuo Shan in the future."

"I know what I'm doing."

Xie Yuan remained expressionless. He wasn't about to go back to an ex. Once she was tainted, she was tainted. Zuo Shan didn't deserve to be with him anymore. However, after all these years of celibacy, it was time to vent his frustrations, and going to her was the best option.

So one day, when Zuo Shan was home alone, Xie Yuan sneaked into the door and, before Zuo Shan could say anything, began to grope her.

"Xie Yuan, it's you! What do you want? Let go of me!"

"Are you sure you want me to let go? Don't you want to know how much stuff I left abroad?" After saying this, seeing Zuo Shan stop struggling, a cold smile appeared on his lips.

So, while skillfully finding points, he mocked her: "Couldn't stand being lonely, so you went to find Chi Jie? How much does he pay you a month?"

Zuo Shan didn't resist, but she said bluntly, "Anyway, he's been supporting your son all these years."

So, I should thank him instead?

Before long, Zuo Shan was panting heavily. In the end, Chi Jie was no match for Xie Yuan in that area. Especially since Xie Yuan had been celibate for so many years, he was even more vigorous than she had imagined, making her feel incredibly good.

After what seemed like an eternity, Xie Yuan patted her face and said, "Your son seems to have woken up."

Zuo Shan saw him getting dressed and about to leave: "You still haven't told me how much money you have left."

Xie Yuan scoffed: "Did I say I'd tell you now? Next time I come, I'll tell you in advance, and remember to send Chi Jie away."

Zuo Shan bit her lip, feeling humiliated, but she did not refute it.