Wang Yanping packed his things, submitted his discharge report to his superiors, and then waited for Shen Yuqin.

He wanted to take Shen Yuqin with him.

Although he didn't know what the future held, the thought of being able to be with Shen Yuqin openly and honestly gave Wang Yanping renewed hope.

Those people said that as long as he got the information they needed, they would send him abroad. He believed that he and Shen Yuqin would live a good life abroad.

Wang Yanping didn't know what foreign countries were like, but from the man's description, he could tell it was a place where gold was everywhere.

He had already obtained the information a while ago, but he had been hesitant about whether to send it out. Now, he has no choice but to do so because of his livelihood.

Wang Yanping waited at the Mu family's door, but Shen Yuqin never came out.

Fu Zhihong guarded Wang Yanping like a thief. He knew everything that had happened today. He never expected that Wang Yanping, who was usually so polite and upright, was actually such a person in secret.

Regardless, Fu Zhihong had worked with him for several months, and as long as he didn't go too far, he wouldn't do anything to him.

Mother Shen and Sister-in-law Shen arrived quickly. Fu Zhihong didn't recognize them, so he went upstairs to call Shen Yuqin.

Seeing the somber expressions on the faces of Shen's mother and sister-in-law, Shen Yuqin knew that it must have been Mu Zhenting who had notified them.

Shen Yuqin secretly resented Mu Zhenting's ruthlessness.

As soon as she arrived, Chen's mother slapped Chen Yuqin across the face. "You shameless thing! What more do you want from such a good life? Now that you've been kicked out, are you satisfied?"

Shen Yuqin was stunned. Was this still the mother who had always doted on her?

Yes, the reason they fawned over her was only after she married Mu Zhenting. In her eyes, there were only her brothers. After she married Mu Zhenting, all her brothers rose in rank and position. Even her nephews who were unemployed found jobs.

Although the Mu family has never made a public appearance, their status is undeniable, and the title of Mu family daughter-in-law is quite useful to her.

Having been pampered by the Shen family for so many years, Shen Yuqin had forgotten her original status in the Shen family.

That slap seemed to shatter all her dreams.

Shen Yuqin sneered: "I'm afraid you're worried about your brothers losing their positions, aren't you? But have you forgotten who helped them get to where they are today? Heh, you're really opportunistic. When they're useful, you fawn over them, but once you think they're no longer useful, you show your true colors."

The mother was panting heavily, "I am your mother."

Shen Yuqin looked languid, as if she hadn't been the one who had just been beaten, and said casually, "I know you're my mother. If you weren't my mother, would you have been able to enter the Mu family?"

Sister-in-law Shen couldn't stand it anymore and interjected, "Yuqin, Mom didn't mean anything by it. Mom just feels sorry that you've ruined your good life."

Shen Yuqin sneered again and said loudly, "A good life? Have you forgotten how I married into the Mu family? Why don't you ask me how I've lived these past ten years? I've been walking on thin ice in this family, while you've enjoyed the benefits I've brought you. Now you come to criticize me for not living my life well. Anyone can say that, but no one from the Shen family can, no one can!"

Mother Shen glanced at Sister-in-law Shen and gave her a meaningful look. If things continued like this, they might not be able to take the person away. She didn't want to break her promise to the Mu family.

After receiving her mother-in-law's message, Sister-in-law Shen stepped forward and took Shen Yuqin's hand, saying earnestly, "Yuqin! We have to be pragmatic. Although you've left the Mu family, Jingshu is still your own daughter. As long as Jingshu is around, your future won't be too bad. But if you insist on going against the Mu family, how can you fight city hall? Not only will the Shen family suffer, but you'll probably be the one who suffers the most. Yuqin, listen to your mother-in-law's advice: leave yourself a way out, so you can meet again in the future."

Shen Yuqin is not a brainless person; she understands these principles. She just misjudged Mu Zhenting's coldness. Now it seems she really can't force the issue.

My sister-in-law is right. As long as Jingshu is around, her future shouldn't be too difficult, and at least her current job shouldn't be affected.

After figuring things out, Shen Yuqin turned around and went upstairs to pack her things. While no one was watching, she could take more things with her.

Having managed the household for so many years, Shen Yuqin knew exactly what was in the house except for the study.

She packed three large suitcases and then three more cardboard boxes. If she hadn't been so overwhelmed with carrying them, Shen Yuqin would have loved to empty the entire house.

Fu Zhihong knew that Shen Yuqin was staring at her, but she understood the men of the Mu family even better. They would never care about material possessions once they let go.

In fact, apart from the study, the Mu family didn't have anything of value. If they did, Mu Laozi and Mu Zhenting wouldn't have let Shen Yuqin be so indulgent.

So all Shen Yuqin could take away were some daily necessities; only those who have never seen the world would value these things so much.

Shen's mother and sister-in-law watched Shen Yuqin pack. They felt the same way as Shen Yuqin, wanting to pack everything up and take it home. Seeing the Mu family's things, they suddenly felt like their own family was missing something.

Mother Shen and Sister-in-law Shen came by bicycle, but because they had so much stuff, they had to push their bicycles.

Wang Yanping finally waited for Shen Yuqin to come out, and without saying a word, he went forward to help.

Since joining the army, Wang Yanping had not seen the Shen family again. When they met again, seeing him in his military uniform, neither Shen's mother nor sister-in-law recognized him at first.

The Shen family used to live in a large courtyard. Wang Yanping's family lived not far away, but they were better off than the Shen family. They lived in a small, secluded courtyard.

The Wang family has only one son and one daughter. The daughter married out early, so currently only the elderly couple lives in the Wang family's courtyard. If Wang Yanping goes back, the accommodation will be quite spacious.

The Shen family is now a completely different story. Since their lives improved, they have built a new courtyard. The old tenement is now occupied by the second and third sons' families, while the rest of the family lives in the newly built courtyard.

Although the house is bigger than before, the Shen family has many members, so there isn't much room for maneuver.

Wang Yanping knew the Shen family very well. He knew that if Shen Yuqin returned to the Shen family, her life would definitely be difficult. Therefore, he wanted to bring Shen Yuqin home to live. Although they did not have a marriage certificate, they had already been living as husband and wife. In Wang Yanping's heart, Shen Yuqin was his wife.

Wang Yanping greeted them, "Auntie, sister-in-law!"

Mother Shen recognized Wang Yanping, but couldn't quite place him: "You are...?"

Wang Yanping smiled and said, "Auntie, I'm Yanping."

Chen's mother suddenly opened her eyes wide. She had heard that Wang Yanping had joined the army, but she never expected that he would be so successful as to have four pockets.

Shen Yuqin's mother knew how much Wang Yanping used to like her. Now that Shen Yuqin had been divorced, she was tempted to have Wang Yanping again.