Return to 88: Starting from Marrying My Sister-in-law

Just like Lu Yang, Yin Mingzhu also froze at the door, her expression filled with disbelief.

She was dressed in a smart business suit and carrying an elegant leather handbag, clearly dressed for a business occasion.

But on that face that looked almost exactly like Yin Mingyue's, panic and a desire to escape were evident.

Just now, she was in the next private room discussing cooperation with a leader from Zhejiang TV. Her newly established Pearl Media is preparing to launch a talent show, modeled after Sifei Media's "Super Girl," which is planned to be broadcast on Zhejiang TV.

The cooperation talks were going relatively smoothly when the Taiwanese leader suddenly stood up and said mysteriously, "President Yin, some important guests have arrived at the banquet hall next door, and I need to go and offer them a toast. Why don't you come along? Maybe we can expand our network."

Yin Mingzhu wanted to politely decline, but she couldn't refuse the other party's enthusiasm, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow.

Who would have thought that as soon as they reached the door, they would hear that extremely familiar voice? It was him, it was Lu Yang, it was definitely that bastard's voice.

His voice was low and steady, yet it was like a key that instantly unlocked her long-sealed memories.

Yin Mingzhu's heart suddenly raced. In a panic, she whispered, "Excuse me, I'm going to the restroom," and hurriedly turned and fled.

The Taiwanese leader frowned but didn't ask any further questions.

Although Mingzhu Media is a newcomer, it has a registered capital of over 100 million yuan and is gaining momentum in the entertainment industry, so he dares not offend it easily.

Yin Mingzhu strode towards the restroom at the end of the corridor, the sound of her high heels clicking on the marble floor echoing in the empty passageway.

Her mind was in complete chaos.

Two years ago, she sold her company and took the large sum of money with her, determined to say goodbye to the past completely.

Both of Lu Yang's entrepreneurial ventures ended in failure. The first was the bankruptcy of Mingzhu Advertising Company, and the second was the obstruction of Mingzhu Electric's expansion, which forced him to sell the company.

She told herself, "That's enough. The punishment has been severe enough. From now on, no one owes anyone anything."

She rested for more than half a year, relaxing in the provincial capital, but remained confused and unsure of what to do.

Until that chance afternoon, at a coffee shop by the Xiangjiang River, she met Aunt Du—the mother of her old classmate and best friend, Xu Siqi.

Aunt Du was once a senior executive at a television station, but now she has gone into business and founded Sifei Media, which mainly invests in variety shows and film and television.

What shocked Yin Mingzhu even more was that Aunt Du revealed that she had immigrated to Singapore.

“Your sister Sisi settled there and hasn’t come back, so I went with her.”

Aunt Du said it casually.

Yin Mingzhu instantly understood everything: No wonder Sisi had been out of contact all these years; it turned out that she had moved to Singapore to avoid the main wife.

A complex emotion surged in my heart.

Is it irony or resentment?
She couldn't remember clearly.

All I remember is that after saying goodbye to Aunt Du, she turned and left quickly, and a few days later she registered a new company: Mingzhu Media.

Is Sifei Media investing in "Day Day Up"?
She then created a similar program called "Happy Weekend" and submitted it to Zhejiang TV.

Sifei is filming a period drama called "Chinese Paladin"? She also invested in one!
Is Sifei involved in a talent show called "Super Girl"?
She then planned "Super Boy".

Today was supposed to be the signing day for the collaboration with "Super Boy", but it just so happens to coincide with this damn celebration banquet!
Entering the restroom, Yin Mingzhu took a deep breath in front of the mirror, trying to calm herself down.

The face in the mirror was exactly like Yin Mingyue's, only with a touch more vicissitudes and stubbornness.

She turned on the tap, and the icy water splashed on her face, but it couldn't wash away her anxiety.

Suddenly, a child's voice came from outside the door: "Sister! I see Mommy! Mommy is there!"

Then, a small figure rushed in and grabbed her leg.

Yin Mingzhu was startled. Looking down, she saw a little boy of about four years old, with a round face and big eyes, looking up at her with an innocent expression. It was Lu Fan!
She recognized the child instantly; he was Lu Yang's son.

She met Lu Fan once when he was a little over one year old, and never saw him again after that.

The little one clearly mistook her for her mother, Yin Mingyue, and called out in a childish voice, "Mommy, hug me!"

Yin Mingzhu blushed and stood there awkwardly.

She, an unmarried "virgin," was utterly humiliated and indignant to be recognized as the mother by a little boy in public.

"Little friend, you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not your mother."

She explained softly, trying to push him away.

But Lu Fan hugged her tighter and insisted, "No, you are Mom! Fanfan will never mistake you for someone else."

Just then, a clear female voice rang out: "Little brother, don't run around!" Lu Xin'er chased in and, upon seeing Yin Mingzhu, covered her mouth in surprise.

Eight-year-old Xin'er has grown into a graceful young lady, with both the gentleness of Yin Mingyue and the heroic spirit of Lu Yang in her eyes and brows.

She quickly realized what was happening and tentatively called out, "Auntie?"

Yin Mingzhu looked up and met Xin'er's familiar little face, her heart softening: "You're Xin'er?"

Lu Xin'er nodded and quickly stepped forward to grab Lu Fan's hand: "Little brother, let go quickly, this is your aunt, not your mother."

Lu Fan then let go of her hand, blinked, and asked, "Auntie? What about Mom?"

Before she could finish speaking, the bathroom door was pushed open, and Yin Mingyue came out.

She had just finished touching up her makeup when she looked up and saw Lu Fan hugging Yin Mingzhu's leg, with Xin'er standing to the side.

The sisters' eyes met in mid-air.

Two years later, this is the first time we've met so closely.

The air seemed to freeze, with only the sound of dripping water from the bathroom echoing in the background.

Yin Mingyue wore an elegant off-white dress, which contrasted sharply with Yin Mingzhu's black suit, but their similar faces reflected each other like a mirror.

Time has left different marks on the two: Mingyue has become more gentle and composed, while Mingzhu carries a stubborn aloofness.

Yin Mingzhu quickly composed herself and gently pushed Lu Fan toward Mingyue: "Your son is back to you."

His voice was cold, and he turned to leave.

But Yin Mingyue stepped forward and gently called out to her, "Sister, don't go yet, let's find a place to talk."

Her tone was calm, yet filled with an earnestness that left no room for refusal. Her gaze was fixed on Yin Mingzhu, as if she wanted to melt away the two-year estrangement in this moment.

Yin Mingzhu's steps faltered at the sound of "Sister".

She had her back to Yin Mingyue, her shoulders were stiff, and her knuckles were white from gripping the handbag tightly.

A suffocating silence filled the restroom, the sound of dripping water amplified, pounding on the already tense nerves.

“There’s nothing to talk about between us.” Yin Mingzhu’s voice was dry and cold, carrying a deliberate distance, but she did not take another step away.

Yin Mingyue gently took Lu Fan's hand and handed it to Lu Xin'er, indicating that her daughter should take her younger brother back to the banquet hall first.

After the children left, she took a step closer, her gaze falling on her sister's stubborn back with a complex mix of emotions. Her voice softened, yet remained exceptionally clear: "Sister, it's been two years. You've been avoiding me, Mom's been avoiding me, and you won't even see the children..." (End of Chapter)