Liu Yunru and Li Liying participated in a modeling competition at the same time back in the day.
Later, they were signed by the same modeling agency.
Liu Yunru had a somewhat heroic and dashing appearance, with an aloof and unapproachable personality.
Li Liying wasn't as beautiful as Liu Yunru, but she was very skilled at makeup. Later, she underwent plastic surgery several times to achieve a high-fashion face.
Li Liying had always treated Liu Yunru as her rival.
Liu Yunru disliked socializing, but she was highly professional and beautiful, so both the supervisors and the investors liked her.
However, she wasn't good at playing the game and ended up offending a supervisor.
After Li Liying hooked up with that supervisor, she had Liu Yunru blacklisted and shelved.
For a period of time, Liu Yunru was so poor that she could only live in a basement, surviving on steamed buns and pickled mustard tubers.
But she was resilient. During the days without work, she practiced her runway walk relentlessly and designed her own clothes.
Later, when the company was short of models for an important event, she was called in at the last minute.
The stage was slippery that time, and many models slipped and fell, but she walked the entire runway with steady perfection.
She trended on several hot search lists. Her stage presence and professionalism won the favor of a large number of netizens.
Coincidentally, around that time, the supervisor Li Liying had latched onto was investigated for misconduct, and the company replaced him with an upright and impartial one.
She was given important opportunities, and before long, she became a well-known model domestically.
Li Liying was intensely jealous. Later, she manipulated Liu Yunru's best friend into scamming away all of Liu's savings.
That was when Zhao Hongliang appeared.
He helped her resolve all her crises.
He pursued Liu Yunru for two years, and she was eventually moved by his sincerity.
After they got married, Zhao Hongliang said he didn't like her showing her face in public and didn't want her walking the runway in revealing clothes. Considering the Zhao family's reputation, she agreed to his request.
She thought she had made the right choice.
But in the end, she was completely wrong.
Miss Wen was right. No matter how big someone else's roof is, it's never as good as having your own umbrella.
Women should never, ever give up on themselves!
Zhao Hongliang looked at Liu Yunru's swollen and haggard face, frowning deeply. He couldn't remember what she looked like when she was young at all.
It certainly wasn't this bloated, sallow, and lifeless appearance she had now.
"There's no need to be so petty. Besides, Li Liying was recommended by our son. I have to give him some face, don't I?"
Zhao Yu smiled at Zhao Hongliang, then glared at Liu Yunru in displeasure. "Mom, are you jealous that Auntie Li is younger and prettier than you? Instead of having the time to be jealous of others, you might as well do your duties. I'm starving to death. Hurry up and go inside to cook. I really don't know why you go running early in the morning. You're already old; no matter how much you run, you can't go back to being young."
Her son's words were like bleeding letters, every sentence piercing her heart.
Just a year ago, her son wasn't like this. He didn't find her embarrassing. Every day when he came home from school, he would even say, "You've worked hard, Mom."
Liu Yunru closed her reddening eyes. She took a deep breath and said, "I am your mother, not your family's servant. If you want breakfast, you can make it yourself, or ask your dad to hire a nanny!"
The father and son, as well as the old lady, were dumbfounded.
For so many years, Liu Yunru had never spoken to them in such a tone.
Her sudden rebellion and anger caused an eerie silence in the dining room.
Liu Yunru ignored them and strode upstairs.
She locked the bedroom door behind her, took out her phone, and checked Li Liying's social media platform.
Sure enough, she had returned to the country with her daughter a year ago.
When they were young, Li Liying loved to oppose her and always wanted to outdo her in everything.
In their middle age, she still appeared in her world like a lingering ghost.
And she had even let her daughter captivate her son.
...
A five-star hotel in Gangcheng.
Wen Yan went to bed late last night. When she woke up, her eyes were dry, and her head was throbbing slightly.
After washing up, she rubbed her temples and walked out of the room.
As soon as she reached the living room, she smelled a delicious aroma.
Wen Yan walked quickly to the kitchen.
A tall figure was standing in front of the counter, frying eggs, while a clay pot porridge was simmering on another burner.
Wen Yan looked at the busy man.
He was wearing a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up a bit, revealing his lean and strong forearms.
His large, well-defined hand held the handle of the frying pan. With a gentle toss, the fried egg flipped neatly.
Wen Yan's beautiful eyes sparkled with radiant light, and her red lips curled up slightly.
[Wow, a man who can cook is truly handsome beyond words.]
[Aww, my beloved concubine, your king is coming to catch you.]
Wen Yan stepped forward, reached out her hands, and hugged the man's lean waist from behind.
Si Moye looked back at her, an imperceptible smile in his dark eyes. "Mrs. Si, did you sleep well?"
Wen Yan rubbed her small face against his broad back like a spoiled kitten. "Mmm, my head still hurts a little."
"Drink less in the future, and don't stay up late."
Wen Yan nodded.
Perhaps she had consumed some energy while helping others recently. Yesterday, when she put the red string she had enchanted into Liu Yunru's bag, she already felt a bit unwell.
However, she discovered that as long as she was close to Si Moye, that discomfort would dissipate.
Besides his high yang fire that made ghosts and monsters fear him, he could actually restore her missing energy.
She had truly found a treasure of a husband.
"Breakfast will be ready soon."
Wen Yan let go of the man. She retreated to the kitchen door, took out her phone, and took a picture of the man's back.
For the first time, she posted about him on her WeChat Moments.
"Being fed by someone early in the morning~ starry eyes."
She posted the photo below the text.
Less than a minute after she posted it, someone liked it.
Shao Ning: I heard from Director Si that Sister Yan and Boss Si went to Gangcheng for a romantic getaway. Ugh, I admit it, I'm jealous.
Wanyu: My noble friend, I'm here to eat the dog food.
Wen Yan couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Soon, Old Man Si sent a video call request directly.
Wen Yan sat at the dining table and answered the video call.
On the other end of the video, the Si family appeared in the frame all at once.
Grandpa Si told the others not to squeeze him. He looked at Wen Yan with a smile, "Eldest granddaughter-in-law, am I about to become Grandpa 'Dehua' (Babysitter) soon?"
Si Jingyi, "I'm going to be Second Uncle 'Dehua', right?"
Si Youyou, "Great, I'm going to be Auntie 'Dehua'."
Wen Yan furrowed her brows, "Grandpa, what are you all talking about?"
Si Moye walked over carrying breakfast. He leaned over and glanced at the camera, "Do you all have nothing better to do early in the morning?"
Si Jingyi asked shamelessly, "Big brother, your skills shouldn't be too bad, right?"
Si Moye's handsome face instantly darkened like the bottom of a pot. "Your sister-in-law is here, what nonsense are you spouting?"
Wen Yan couldn't help laughing. "It's fine. Even if your big brother's skills are terrible, I wouldn't give him a hundred million in hell money."
Si Jingyi's seductive peach-blossom eyes revealed a look of pure stupidity. "Could it be that big brother's skills are so bad they aren't even worth a hundred million in hell money?"
If Si Jingyi weren't physically absent, Si Moye would absolutely kick him flying.
"Stop being a smartmouth with me. I know where Ruan Qinghuan went, but given your behavior, I don't think it's necessary to tell you."
Without waiting for Si Jingyi to say anything, Si Moye directly hung up the phone.
Far away in Yecheng, Si Jingyi jumped to his feet. He immediately booked a flight ticket to Gangcheng.
He had to make his big brother tell him which country Ruan Qinghuan went to; he was going to fly there personally to settle the score with her!!!
