In hindsight, it was better to tell Xie about the divorce agreement sooner rather than later, so that she could settle down and focus on her life.

The Pei family has recently had some incredible luck, signing several big deals in a row and their business is booming. They have become a rising star in Linjiang City.

She arranged this marriage for Xie Li, which can be considered as giving an explanation to Old Master Xie and her husband.

As for anything else, she no longer wanted to care, nor did she have the ability to.

Madam Pei was no pushover either. Once the engagement was finalized, it would be perfectly logical for Madam Pei to discipline Xie Li.

Eventually, reality will teach Xie Li a lesson.

"Butler, go and tell Xie Li to get ready and come downstairs. I have something to say to her."

When Butler Wu went upstairs, he saw Zhang Ma closing the door behind her and was taken aback. "Second Miss..."

"The young lady is already asleep," Zhang Ma whispered.

Butler Wu nodded and was about to go downstairs to report when he suddenly stopped after taking a few steps.

"Zhang Ma, the cook said you gave her some sweet potatoes before?" He just wanted to chat for a bit, but Zhang Ma immediately became nervous.

Pharmacist Chen said that this matter should be kept to himself and no one should tell anyone!

Aunt Zhang said sternly, "What sweet potato? Don't you dare slander this old woman! Madam said that sweet potatoes are not allowed to be eaten in the Xie family's main residence, have you forgotten?"

Butler Wu's lips twitched involuntarily: "...You're right."

He completely forgot that he originally wanted to ask Zhang Ma how she maintained her youthful appearance. He was only in his forties, yet his hair was already turning gray. He was incredibly envious as he watched Zhang Ma's once silver hair turn black.

There's a rumor circulating among the Xie family's servants that after Zhang Ma started working with the second young lady, she also picked up a sly and seductive manner.

At her age, she still dyes and extends her hair, puts on makeup and dresses up. I don't know who she's trying to impress. Does she expect to find love in her twilight years?

What a shameless and disrespectful old man!

Butler Wu was skeptical of this claim, which is why he wanted to test it out. After all, the cook who was close to Zhang Ma had recently become much more rosy-cheeked, so maybe she really did have some beauty secrets.

Downstairs, Ding Huizhu heard that Xie Li was already asleep, and her blood pressure nearly spiked again.

Does Xie Li even consider her, his mother, in his eyes?

Butler Wu quickly advised, "I reckon the fight story is just a rumor. The driver and Miss Xie both said there was no fight."

Ding Huizhu pressed her temples. Her focus was no longer on whether Xie Li had been in a fight, but on the fact that Xie Li had shamelessly been hanging out with a middle-aged man.

I was incredibly frustrated.

Just then, Xie Ziyuan called. Her expression warmed, and she quickly answered with a smile: "Hello, Ziyuan..."

Butler Wu breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Xie Ziyuan would surely be able to comfort Ding Huizhu.

But he hadn't had a chance to breathe a sigh of relief for long when he received another phone call that instantly sent a chill down his spine.

He quietly went upstairs and knocked on Xie Li's door, but there was no response. He then went to Ding Huizhu's door, where Ding Huizhu and Xie Ziyuan were having a video call, chatting and laughing, creating a very warm atmosphere. He hesitated to disturb them.

He turned around and quietly made another phone call: "...Assistant Ye, I'll leave this matter to you."

——

Early the next morning.

Ding Huizhu woke up a little late, which was unusual for her. While eating breakfast, she noticed that Butler Wu looked hesitant, which made her brow twitch.

"What trouble has Xie Li gotten into this time? By the way, what kind of car did she take to school today?"