Qi's mother's thought process was quite unique, and her methods of revenge were also extremely ruthless.

She got together with her longtime backup boyfriend and became pregnant. Then, with her baby bump barely showing, she became the mistress that her married father, Mr. Lu, kept outside the home.

Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu were completely separate individuals with no feelings for each other. Of course, there were no dramatic plot twists like those in other wealthy families, and the child was born naturally.

Facing his first love, Lu's father had no doubts whatsoever, and even felt guilty, so he doted on Qi Ming extra.

Lu You was well aware of this matter. Her bizarre upbringing made her indifferent to such trivial matters, and she even had a good relationship with Qi Ming.

But things get interesting when Lu You learns that Qi Ming is not her father's child.

Lu You could tell that Qi Ming was the same kind of person as her; they were both ambitious and both had their eyes on the Lu family.

Wild animals fight and bite each other for territory, and where there are people, there is competition. But humans are more advanced animals; they have brains that can think.

The goal was to get a bigger slice of the pie, but more importantly, to get the pie in hand. So when Qi Ming proposed the collaboration, Lu You agreed almost without hesitation.

Mr. Lu was suspicious of his capable daughter, but he was completely unguarded against his illegitimate son, Qi Ming.

Lu You knew exactly what this meant, and without restraining her ambition, she pressed her father step by step, forcing him to rely on Qi Ming.

The two worked together from the inside and outside, effortlessly sidelining Lu's father.

Lu You finally got what she wanted, but with the downfall of her father, her former business partner Qi Ming became someone she had to be wary of.

Discarding a tool after it has served its purpose is a common tactic among businessmen. Lu You has never been lenient with her, but Qi Ming is equally clever and his methods are no less effective. How can she leave no trace?

Just when Lu You was in a dilemma, Qi Ming proposed to her.

Lu You couldn't express her feelings, but the only thing she was clear about was that she had never had any romantic feelings for Qi Ming.

But looking into the other person's sincere eyes, Lu You decided to give it a try.

Her long-standing conflict with her father has made her need a break, and perhaps marriage would be a good option.

Even if Qi Ming harbors ulterior motives, it doesn't matter. She can bring down Lu's father, so she can naturally bring him down as well.

Lu You knew herself perfectly well; she had always been invincible.

A game of love and wealth begins the moment the nod is made.

Qi Ming excitedly hugged Lu You. Her warm arms might be a haven, or they might be a beautiful poisoned apple.

Lu You, who has always enjoyed games and is fascinated by uncertainty, revealed a long-lost smile.

Few people can truly define what love means.

This ethereal thing is different for everyone, but in Mu Lengshan's heart, love means the feeling of happiness, the joy of something lost and then regained.

When she arrived at Shen Shi's house and saw Aunt Liu again, a huge sense of unreality enveloped Mu Lengshan, and everything in front of her seemed like a dream.

The same was true for Shen's mother. Almost the instant Mu Lengshan entered the door, she recognized this graceful young woman as the little girl who had clung to her leg and wouldn't let her leave back then.

The two, separated by more than a decade, gazed at each other silently.

Time is a merciless thing; it treats everyone equally. Aunt Liu's hair has turned white, and Mu Lengshan is no longer a child.

But time cannot erase the longing, nor can it erase the warm memories in my heart.

Mother Shen could no longer contain her emotions. Wiping her red eyes, she choked out, "Shanshan has grown into a beautiful young lady. Good! So good."

Mu Lengshan excitedly hugged her tightly, resting her head on the other's shoulder as if she were still a child.

Seeing familiar faces brings back memories of the past. Mu Lengshan felt as if she were transported back to her childhood, a time when a simple act of coquetry could bring her delicious treats.

It was still as warm and welcoming as ever, as if more than a decade of separation had passed in just one day.

"Aunt Liu, I miss you so much!" Aunt Liu's familiar embrace made Mu Lengshan feel more relaxed than ever before, and she murmured softly.

Her coquettishness earned her a loving pat on the head.

The scene of a long-awaited reunion moved everyone present, except for Chen Shi, who stood there completely bewildered.

Can someone tell him why my mom and my girlfriend are so close, like mother and daughter?

Looking around, this is definitely my home! Why do I feel like an outsider?

While sitting at the dinner table, Chen's mother kept putting food on Mu Lengshan's plate.

"Try it, Aunt Liu's cooking skills haven't gotten worse, have they?"

The crab meat lion's head meatballs in the bowl have always been her favorite dish, and this has remained unchanged for over twenty years.

Unexpectedly, Aunt Liu still remembered this. Mu Lengshan was deeply moved. After picking up a piece and taking a bite, she immediately nodded emphatically and said, "It's still just as delicious. I love Aunt Liu's cooking the most."

Mother Shen loved hearing people praise her cooking, and when she heard Mu Lengshan say that, she was so happy she couldn't stop smiling.

The two got along like mother and daughter. When she felt neglected, she couldn't help but seek attention.

While Mu Lengshan was learning to cook from Chen's mother, he seized the opportunity to sneak over.

At this moment, Mu Lengshan was struggling with the potatoes. She couldn't understand why the ingredients, which were so obedient in Shen's mother's hands, were so unruly in hers.

Looking at the potato shreds that were thick enough to stand as pillars, Chen Shi sighed and said, "I'll do it!"

Unwilling to admit defeat, Mu Lengshan immediately refused, saying, "No need, it's just cutting potato shreds, I can do it!"

Without even looking up, he finished speaking and continued his struggle with the potatoes.

Twenty minutes later, a sharp kitchen knife was handed to Chen Shi.

"You should do it."

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