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Join the ServerWas he mistaking her for his deceased first love?
That had to be it.
Separated by a screen, unable to see each other’s real faces.
And yet he could still treat her as the girl in his heart, pouring out all the longing he had carried for years.
If that was the case, then she would simply play the role of the substitute for now and help Aunt Qiao guide her son back onto the right path.
Suppressing her emotions, she sweetly followed along with his words.
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“Mm, I know. You’re the only one in my heart too, Brother.”
Hearing her obedient reply, warmth surged through Shi Zhiyu’s eyes, and his mood instantly brightened.
Fortunately, he had explained himself in time and prevented her from overthinking or developing misunderstandings.
“Good girl. Get some rest. I’m going to eat breakfast.”
“Mhm, bye-bye, Brother~”
The call ended with a soft beep.
Only then did Shi Zhiyu slowly remove his Bluetooth earphones and casually slip them into his bag.
Beside him, Song Yan, who had spent the entire call listening to gossip, clicked his tongue and shook his head in disgust.
“Zhiyu, you’re completely hopeless now. First thing in the morning, all you did was shower me with relationship sweetness. I haven’t even had breakfast yet, but you’ve already fed me enough dog food to fill me up.”
Shi Zhiyu’s expression returned to its usual calm indifference as he glanced at him.
“Then you’d better get used to it. You’ll be eating even more dog food in the future. Think of it as saving money on meals. You should thank me.”
Song Yan stared at him speechlessly and sighed inwardly.
Sure enough, the gentle, patient man with eyes full of tenderness had disappeared.
All that warmth, affection, and patience belonged exclusively to his girlfriend.
As for his brothers who saw him every day?
They didn’t get even a fraction of it.
He muttered under his breath,
“So we’re just the unlucky victims, huh?”
Shi Zhiyu glanced at him lazily.
“You should feel lucky to stay by my side. If it were anyone else, they wouldn’t even qualify to see me.”
Song Yan was completely defeated.
He simply gave up and shut his mouth, deciding not to waste another word on this lovestruck fool.
A harsh commotion filtered through the door and forcibly woke Tang Shu from her light sleep.
She had plans to go up the mountain at nine with Tao Hongyi to enjoy the scenery, so she could have slept a little longer.
Annoyed, Tang Shu yanked the blanket over her head.
Who on earth was causing trouble this early in the morning and not letting her sleep peacefully?
Before she could calm herself down, loud banging erupted on her bedroom door.
The force was so strong it sounded as if someone wanted to tear the door apart.
Then came Tang Xinyao’s arrogant, shrill voice from outside.
“Tang Shu! Get out here right now! We need to talk to you. Stop hiding in your room and pretending to be dead!”
The moment she heard that familiar voice, all traces of sleep vanished from Tang Shu’s eyes.
Her gaze darkened.
Tang Xinyao again.
She had warned her yesterday at the mall.
Yet today she had come directly to her house.
Did she really think Tang Shu had no temper at all?
She didn’t rush to open the door.
Ignoring the constant pounding and shouting, she calmly got up, washed up, and changed clothes.
A pair of fitted white pants.
A red off-shoulder long-sleeve top that highlighted the graceful lines of her neck and shoulders.
Her long black hair was casually tied into a neat bun.
The entire look was fresh, bright, and eye-catching.
Only after she finished getting ready did she slowly open the bedroom door.
In the living room, besides Tang Xinyao, there sat a middle-aged woman.
It was her eldest aunt, Wang Huaying.
She wore a gaudy imitation luxury outfit covered in gold and silver jewelry.
Her neck and wrists glittered with accessories.
Yet despite all that, the petty greed and harshness in her features completely destroyed any sense of elegance.
Wang Huaying looked Tang Shu up and down and sneered.
“Oh? You finally decided to come out?”
“An elder comes to visit, and you hide in your room forever without even greeting us. What exactly have you been studying all these years? You have no manners at all.”
In the kitchen, Tao Qingrou had been cutting fruit.
Hearing the voices, she immediately set down the knife and hurried out.
She quickly walked to Tang Shu’s side and sighed helplessly.
“Shu Shu, did they wake you up? I already told them not to come causing trouble this early in the morning…”
Before she could finish, Wang Huaying raised her voice and interrupted.
“I’m doing this for your own good!”
“I came here specifically to arrange a wonderful marriage for Tang Shu.”
“As long as she’s willing to marry into that family, all the money you owe us will be completely written off.”
“Such a blessing has fallen into your laps, yet instead of being grateful, you’re giving us attitude?”
Tao Qingrou’s heart tightened with panic.
While Wang Huaying turned to chat with Tang Xinyao, she quickly pulled Tang Shu into the kitchen and lowered her voice.
“Shu Shu, why don’t you pack a few clothes and leave with your cousin Hongyi today? Go back to school early and avoid them.”
“If you’re not here, they’ll make trouble for a while and eventually leave.”
Tang Shu gently held her mother’s cold hand.
“Mom, for years we’ve kept giving in and compromising.”
“But compromise doesn’t bring peace.”
“If I avoid them today, I can’t avoid them forever.”
“If I leave, they’ll only come after you and Dad even more.”
“This debt and all these troubles need to be settled eventually.”
Tao Qingrou’s eyes reddened.
“Just endure a little longer, alright?”
“In another two or three years, we’ll have enough money to pay everything back.”
“Once that’s done, we’ll completely cut ties with them and finally be free.”
“Mom, did you forget? I have my own ways of making money.”
Tang Shu smiled confidently.
“We don’t need another two or three years.”
“Don’t worry. I know exactly what I’m doing.”
“Today I’ll argue with them properly and make sure they leave speechless.”
Tao Qingrou poked her forehead helplessly.
“You child. That sharp little tongue of yours never lets you suffer a loss.”
“Fine. Say whatever you want.”
“I’ll stay right beside you.”
“As long as I’m here, nobody will bully you.”
A bright smile appeared in Tang Shu’s eyes.
“Then relax, Mom.”
“Today I’ll make sure they leave this house feeling humiliated.”
Outside, Wang Huaying’s shrill insults continued one after another.
Every word was unpleasant.
Every sentence trampled on the dignity of Tang Shu and her mother.
Taking a deep breath, Tang Shu walked out of the kitchen.
Her cold gaze landed on the woman sitting on the sofa.
“Aunt, you’re still the same as ever.”
“The moment you open your mouth, all that comes out is filth.”
“If outsiders heard you, they’d think the Tang family never taught you how to speak properly.”
Wang Huaying’s face immediately turned red with rage.
Her chest heaved violently as she nearly jumped up to argue.
Tang Xinyao quickly tugged her arm and shot her a meaningful look.
Only then did Wang Huaying remember the real purpose of today’s visit.
Suppressing her anger, she straightened her back and assumed a superior, benefactor-like posture.
Tang Shu casually pulled out a chair and sat opposite her.
Her posture was relaxed, but her voice carried an icy edge.
“If you have something to say, say it.”
“My family doesn’t welcome rabid dogs that bark everywhere.”
“You’re wasting my time.”
“You—!”
Wang Huaying slammed her hand on the sofa armrest.
“You have absolutely no manners!”
“How dare you speak to your elders like this? Such outrageous disrespect!”
Tang Shu met her gaze directly.
“Do you deserve to be called my elder?”
“You’ve spent years calculating against my family.”
“You look down on the poor and worship the rich.”
“Your eyes see nothing but money.”
“You’ve never shown even a shred of family affection.”
“And you expect me to treat you with respect?”
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