Shi Lan had intended to let things take their natural course, yet unexpectedly, she was defeated by her own fans. These kids’ knack for spinning tales was probably a trait they got from their idol. They successfully diverted the trouble onto someone else, shifting the public’s gaze away from Shi Lan.
Yan Shixiu found the situation ironically amusing.
It had not been easy to announce his married status, yet, astonishingly, An Lan’s fans came out to protect their beloved idol.
But it was exactly because of this that Yan Shixiu was struck a blow. Fans could still try to protect An Lan by keeping secrets, but he had always thought about going public, causing chaos everywhere. But really, was it so important whether it was public or not?
After thinking it through, some things, it seemed, did not need to be adhered to so strictly.
So, when he got home, the first thing Yan Shixiu said to Shi Lan was to stop having her accompany him so frequently to events; whether they went public could wait until the time was right.
Shi Lan was somewhat surprised because she knew how much Yan Shixiu valued status.
But today, Yan Shixiu said himself to wait until the right moment.
Shi Lan smiled and teased him on purpose, "Okay, just don’t regret it."
How could he possibly regret it? He had always wanted to keep her hidden, not letting anyone see or know about her. He didn’t know when he had become much more selfish than he had imagined. He had promised that in this life, he would only need to make her happy.
After returning home, Shi Lan went to take a shower in the bathroom.
Yan Shixiu searched around for the two Ferrari brothers; lately, it had become increasingly hard to spot the two cats, always running off to Yunde Restaurant for free meals and drinks.
That was when an unfamiliar call came through.
Yan Shixiu was in the garden, originally looking gentle, but his features suddenly stiffened upon hearing the voice on the phone.
"Did you block my old phone number?"
It was Shi Lan who had blocked it; unexpectedly, Shi Family’s mother had switched phones to make the call.
"I heard you remarrying, let’s meet tomorrow morning," Shi Family’s mother said directly.
Displaying the wedding ring quietly one evening, the news soon spread throughout the elite circles. What was meant to come would always arrive, and Yan Shixiu had no intention of dodging; he replied, "I have a meeting tomorrow morning, let’s make it in the afternoon."
Over the phone, Shi Family’s mother scoffed coldly and said, "We’ll do as you say."
In Shi Family’s mother’s eyes, Yan Shixiu had been ambitious since he met Shi Lan. When Shi Lan was around, she could keep an eye on this wolf. Now that Shi Lan was gone, he shared Shi Lan’s inheritance with another woman, rising rapidly and benefiting from her death — how could Shi Family’s mother agree?
Now, as the Shi Family was falling apart with uncles fighting over power and wealth every day, the family was worsening day by day.
But Yan Shixiu, holding the inheritance that belonged to Shi Lan, was living freely with a young and beautiful woman he remarried.
Shi Family’s mother could hardly stand it.
Yan Shixiu knew that the Shi Family would come knocking sooner or later. He had liked setting obstacles for Shuangshi from the beginning; the reason for the calm now was because the family was on the verge of collapse and powerless. Without that dominant figure, the family would soon disintegrate.
None of Shi Lan’s uncles was competent; otherwise, old Master Shi wouldn’t have bypassed them to designate Shi Lan as the heir.
Old Master Shi’s intention was for Shi Lan to forever suppress and safeguard the Shi Family. Unexpectedly, Shi Lan "passed away" before her uncles.
Seeing the Shi Family close to ruin, how could Shi Family’s mother’s heart be at peace with her daughter gone?