When they arrived at the hotel, after settling everyone in, Tao Yong left. With the wedding happening the next day, there were still a few matters unresolved, and he had to oversee them to prevent any mishaps. Yu Meitong didn’t follow him, saying she would rest a bit and go over later.
Lu Jiaxin said, "That’s right. The mess made by his family should be dealt with by him. Men can handle some fatigue, just don’t get dragged into it."
Zong Shimeng hesitated for a moment, then said, "Jiaxin, once you’re married, a couple is united, there’s no need to be so clear-cut."
Lu Jiaxin disagreed, "A couple is united? In case of a divorce, can Meitong get half of Tao Yong’s assets? No? In that case, why help clean up the Tao family’s mess?"
Hong Kong’s law protects the wealthy. Marrying a wealthy person means if you divorce and they’re kind-hearted, you might get some alimony, but if they’re not, they could just kick you out without a word.
Zong Shimeng said, "Clear distinctions could harm the marital relationship."
Lu Jiaxin laughed, "Sister Shimeng, we’re talking about the Tao family’s mess, not the dynamics between a couple."
"In Sister Meitong’s situation, it’s best to stay clear of in-law issues. If you handle it well, they’ll credit you; if not, you’ll get scolded."
Yu Meitong immediately said, "I took on the wedding arrangements. It was a tangled mess, and it took me three days to straighten it out. My father-in-law praised my competence and suggested I handle future New Year’s matters. I declined; why take on thankless tasks?"
Zong Shimeng pondered and advised, "Just maintain balance, don’t let Tao Yong feel you’re not on the same page. If a couple’s hearts aren’t aligned, life will be bitter."
Lu Jiaxin thought to herself that if a couple’s hearts aren’t aligned, you just divorce, which is not a big deal. But she kept this thought to herself. Zong Shimeng was under the influence of her family’s old-fashioned elders, and with the Hu Family being powerful while her own was declining, she relied on Hu Zhifeng and the Hu Family and couldn’t assert herself; but Yu Meitong had a good job and several properties in her name, living well even without Tao Yong, and needn’t endure unfairness.
Yu Meitong smiled and said, "Sister Shimeng, I’m aware, so don’t worry."
She wasn’t the type to meekly endure, otherwise, she wouldn’t have been kicked out for insisting on breaking off her engagement. Tao Yong treated her well, and she didn’t want to make it difficult for him; secondly, she wanted the wedding to go smoothly without a hitch. Now, with Jiaxin backing her up, she no longer had to tolerate Father Tao and that woman.
Yu Meitong stayed at the hotel for another hour before leaving, and when she saw Tao Yong, she drew him into the room and said, "I don’t want to offer her tea, what do you think?"
Tao Yong naturally supported her, "If she wants to drink our tea, just as Sister-in-law said, we offer the tea to my mom right in front of her."
Tao Yong said, feeling a bit sorry, "Meitong, I’m sorry I put you through this."
Yu Meitong didn’t say she wasn’t tired; instead she replied, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime event for us, so it’s worth the effort. I just hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow, and that woman doesn’t cause any more trouble."
"If she screws up, it reflects poorly on the entire Tao Family; she wouldn’t dare."
Yu Meitong felt reassured.
The next day, Yu Meitong got up early for hair and makeup. Lu Jiaxin entered the room, saw the makeup artist filling in her eyebrows, and asked, "Have you had breakfast yet?"
Seeing her shake her head, Lu Jiaxin said, "Eating is as essential as iron and grain; skipping a meal will leave you hungry. Here, I brought you breakfast, eat up before continuing with the makeup."
Since it’s not advisable to eat soupy food on the wedding day, Lu Jiaxin had bought buns, steamed buns, and pastries, so she wouldn’t need frequent bathroom breaks.
After eating, Yu Meitong resumed her makeup, while Lu Jiaxin, having nothing to do, sat next to her reading financial magazines, and Qian Xiaoxiao blocked others from trying to get close.
Seeing this scene from the mirror, Yu Meitong felt grateful; although Fu Ye wasn’t the right person, it was because of him that she became good friends with Lu Jiaxin and Zong Shimeng.
Once her makeup was done, Lu Jiaxin looked it over and immediately called Qian Xiaoxiao over to take photos of her and Yu Meitong, capturing the beautiful moment.
Ever since returning to the Forty-nine City, Qian Xiaoxiao became more studious, not only adept at driving, but also having learned photography knowing Lu Jiaxin liked taking pictures. According to Lu Jiaxin, she was developing into an all-rounder.
Yan Yijun came in and said to Lu Jiaxin, "Boss, there’s someone outside named Shi Xinyu who claims to be your friend and wants to see Miss Yu."
Since Shi Xinyu and Tao Yong couldn’t reconcile and she returned to Star City, they hadn’t seen each other. She looked at Yu Meitong, who was the host and should decide whether to see her.
Yu Meitong calmly said, "Let her in!"
She didn’t steal anyone’s partner; she and Tao Yong got together more than two years after he and Shi Xinyu broke up, and it was Tao Yong who pursued her. So, even if Shi Xinyu came calling, she felt no guilt.
When Shi Xinyu entered and saw the two of them, she paused for a moment, then smiled and handed over the gift she brought, "Meitong, you look so beautiful today."
Yu Meitong took the gift, thanked her, and invited her to sit down, and the three of them began to chat. As for Zong Shimeng, she woke up with back pain and went to a spa for a full-body treatment.
Holding Shi Xinyu’s hand, Yu Meitong asked concernedly, "Xinyu, how have you been lately?"
Shi Xinyu smiled, "Pretty good. I opened a café, and business is decent enough to cover living expenses for me and my child."
Lu Jiaxin asked with some confusion, "Aren’t you and the child living with your family?"
Her parents treasured her; surely they wouldn’t let her move out with her child.
Shi Xinyu shook her head, "No, earlier this year, we divided the family assets. Now my parents live with my elder brother and his wife, and my second and third brothers have also moved out."
With both brothers moving out, it wasn’t fitting for her to stay with her family. At first, moving out was tough, but once she adjusted, she found it quite good.
At this point, Shi Xinyu looked at Lu Jiaxin and said, "Jiaxin, thank you. I wanted to tell you last year at Sister Meitong’s engagement, but my child got sick, and I couldn’t make it."
Lu Jiaxin, a bit perplexed, asked, "I didn’t do anything, so why thank me?"
Shi Xinyu smiled and said, "You once told me letting money sit in the bank to depreciate was a waste, and that one shouldn’t rely entirely on others, not even parents, as they grow old eventually. With your advice, I’ve been buying houses and storefronts with my extra money, and now my assets are quite substantial."
The café’s earnings support her and her child, and the rental income from her properties allows her to save up. As Jiaxin advised, having money in hand brings peace of mind. Now, with money at hand, she doesn’t worry about making a living and lives a comfortable and free life.
Lu Jiaxin didn’t know what happened in her family, but knowing that she was doing well made her happy, "That’s because you listened. If you haven’t listened, no amount of advice from me would have mattered."