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October 1st, 8 a.m., the sun was shining brightly.

Room 1203, Building 5, Anxi Garden, Shanghai.

Lin Ping packed her luggage early, planning to take her mother Zhao Ya and daughter An An back to her hometown.

Of course, she didn't forget her niece, Zheng Yanfei.

"Feifei, wait for me at school for a while, I'll come pick you up soon."

After finishing her call with Zheng Yanfei, Lin Ping half-squatted down in front of An'an and patted her head.

"An'an, aren't you excited to go back to our hometown?"

"excited!"

An'an clapped her hands and jumped around excitedly, then asked curiously.

"Mom, isn't Brother Lin Shen coming with us?"

"Brother Lin Shen is going back to his hometown to see his parents."

Lin Ping explained softly.

"So you won't be coming with us this time."

"Is that so?"

An'an's expression turned dejected at a visible speed, prompting Zhao Ya, who came out of the bedroom, to quickly pick her up and comfort her.

"An'an, don't be sad. Why don't you make a wish? When your brother Lin Shen comes next time, he will definitely be happy to grant your wish."

"Then I want him to marry Mom!"

An An said excitedly, but her words stunned both the mother and daughter present.

Lin Ping looked rather flustered and wanted to say something to explain, but Zhao Ya reacted quickly and nodded with a smile.

"Then I'll discuss it with Lin Shen, okay?"

"Thank you, Grandma!"

An'an was especially happy and kissed Zhao Ya on the cheek, causing her to smile up in a wide arc.

"However, An'an, after you go back to your hometown, don't mention this to anyone again, okay?"

"Know it."

After seeing An'an nod, Zhao Ya breathed a sigh of relief and then placed her granddaughter on the sofa.

"An'an, wait a minute, I need to talk to your mom about something."

After saying that, Zhao Ya gave Lin Ping a knowing look, and then the mother and daughter returned to the master bedroom and locked the door.

"what happened?"

Zhao Ya frowned slightly and questioned.

"Why does An'an actually want you two to get married? Have you talked to her about this?"

"No."

Lin Ping lowered her head somewhat guiltily before slowly recounting the events between Lin Shen and An An.

This includes what Lin Shen promised An An back then.

This made Zhao Ya sigh softly.

"well--!"

“I know Lin Shen meant well; he just wanted to make An An happy, soothe her emotions, and give her the fatherly love she had never experienced before.”

"But kids can easily take these kinds of jokes seriously!"

"Now look what's happened. I think An'an's feelings for Lin Shen are deeper than yours. She's always thought that way. What if she accidentally lets it slip when she goes back to her hometown?"

"An'an won't."

Lin Ping made a guarantee.

“I told An’an that she won’t mention Lin Shen again after she goes back to her hometown.”

"I hope so."

Although Lin Ping gave her a guarantee, Zhao Ya still had some worries.

She looked her daughter up and down, her eyes filled with extremely complex emotions.

Because Lin Ping's state after her divorce was indeed drastically different from before her marriage.

When she got married, she looked worried, her brows furrowed with exhaustion and confusion, and even her eyes seemed lifeless.

All I think about all day is my child and family.

But after the divorce, perhaps due to Lin Shen's care, Lin Ping's condition improved considerably compared to before.

She looked radiant, with bright, beautiful eyes, and even her skin had transformed from a dull complexion to a smooth, fair one.

Even her figure has become better than before, and her style of dress has changed from simple home clothes to the fashionable outfits she wears now, like a sophisticated urban woman.

She even had various decorations on her body.

A gold necklace around the neck and a wristwatch on the wrist.

All of this indicates that his daughter's life is better than when she got married.

This left Zhao Ya with very mixed feelings.

She knew very well that all of this was thanks to Lin Shen.

It's often said that money nourishes women, and while that may sound cliché, it's certainly true.

Under the nourishment of Lin Shen's money, Lin Ping became even younger and more beautiful, and even when she didn't take An An out, no one could tell that she was already married.

Of course, the charming allure of a young woman between her brows also easily reveals her status, and she is even more sexy and charming than when she got married.

Overall, Zhao Ya is very happy to see her daughter's condition improve so much.

But the price was becoming the mistress of a man more than ten years younger than herself.

This betrayal of reason and morality has left Zhao Ya unable to overcome the hurdle in her heart.

But what can be done?

As long as my daughter is happy and her life is better than before, then I'll let her be.

Zhao Ya reached out and gently took Lin Ping's hand, asking her with a solemn expression.

"How do you plan to handle your relationship with Lin Shen?"

"That's fine then."

Lin Ping smiled gently.

“I’m doing quite well now. Mr. Lin promoted me to General Manager of Customer Service at Shennan, which helped me achieve a good career. He also encouraged me in various ways, allowing me to rediscover my value instead of wasting time in my family and marriage.”

"Rather than saying that Mr. Lin kept me as his mistress, it would be more accurate to say that he was the benefactor who helped me gain a new life."

"I have more than just love and affection for him; I also feel gratitude and appreciation. I will never betray him, even if it means being his mistress for the rest of my life, I would be willing!"

Seeing that her daughter had made her stance clear, Zhao Min didn't say much and patted her hand again.

"It's all up to you. By the way, when you go home this time, your father and many relatives might ask you about the divorce. What are you going to say then?"

"Just say it's because of relationship problems, what else can you say?"

Seeing her mother's hesitant expression, Lin Ping seemed to understand something and asked softly.

"You're not planning to find me another man, are you?"

"I guess that's what your dad thinks. You know his temper very well."

Zhao Ya sighed softly.

“He will definitely think that you are a woman on your own and can’t take care of the children alone. You need a man to support you.”

"I will explain the situation to him later."

Lin Ping put the topic aside for the time being.

"Mom, let's go. Xiaofei is waiting for me to pick her up."

"Ah."

Upon hearing Zheng Yanfei mentioned, Zhao Ya couldn't help but sigh again.

“Xiaofei is also a pitiful child. After your sister passed away, your brother-in-law remarried, and now your aunt and uncle don’t care about their only granddaughter anymore.”

"I really don't understand what they're thinking. It's clearly their daughter's child, but they act like outsiders."

"Disliking someone is just a burden."

Lin Ping also looked solemn.

“My aunt and uncle opposed my sister marrying my brother-in-law from the beginning, and they haven’t been home for many years. Their relationship has long been strained.”

"They didn't even properly organize my sister's funeral when she suddenly passed away. How can they be good to Xiaofei? Two cold-blooded bastards!"

Even Lin Ping, who is known for her good temper, felt indignant and extremely displeased at Zheng Yanfei's situation.

"That's why I invited Xiaofei to our house for the Mid-Autumn Festival. It would be better if those two didn't come!"

"You haven't even sorted out your own problems, so don't worry about other people."

Zhao Ya tugged at Lin Ping's hand and whispered.

"An'an is in kindergarten now, and your career is on the rise. You're not thinking of taking care of Xiaofei for your sister, are you?" "Why not?"

Lin Ping said softly.

"Mom, no one cares about Xiaofei now. I'm the only one who can take care of her."

"If I don't take care of her, who will?"

"That's just how you are, always doing good deeds."

Zhao Ya tapped Lin Ping's forehead and complained.

"You clearly have a lot of things to deal with, where do you find the time to spare?"

"Have."

Lin Ping nodded, then changed her approach, intending to reassure her mother.

"Of course, I don't control everything. Are you aware that Xiaofei has a boyfriend?"

"Xiaofei has a boyfriend?"

Zhao Ya couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

When did this happen?

"Some time ago."

Lin Ping's expression softened considerably.

"And I heard that her boyfriend treats her very well."

"Then have her bring it over so you can meet her."

Zhao Ya suggested.

"If her boyfriend is truly a trustworthy and reliable person, you won't have to worry about him so much in the future."

"Too……"

Lin Ping thought about it carefully and realized that her mother's suggestion was actually quite good.

“I’ve brought this up before, but she’s always been reluctant to tell me. I guess she has her own concerns.”

"That means the other person isn't a particularly outstanding individual."

Zhao Ya emphasized in a low voice.

"If that's the case, you need to be more careful. Help Xiaofei with her studies and make sure she doesn't get fooled by bad men."

"Do not worry."

Lin Ping chuckled softly.

"Xiaofei's daily expenses are all covered by her boyfriend, and Xiaofei has a high EQ and can discern a person's character."

"That's good."

After some casual conversation, Zhao Ya managed to find out the situation of Lin Ping and Zheng Yanfei.

The mother and daughter then left the bedroom, with Zhao Ya carrying An'an as they went downstairs with their own luggage and drove to the Civil Aviation College.

Upon arriving at the school gate, Zheng Yanfei was already waiting there.

Because it was a long journey, she dressed simply, wearing gray trousers and a white T-shirt, with her long hair tied up in front of her chest, making her look extremely well-behaved and cute.

She was carrying a suitcase with a small, expensive-looking handbag on top, and a small backpack on her back.

With so many bags and bundles surrounding him, he looked rather pitiful.

However, she looked very excited, and as soon as she saw Lin Ping looking at the car, she waved and greeted her.

"Auntie!"

"Xiaofei".

Lin Ping parked the car in front of Zheng Yanfei, got out, opened the trunk, helped her load her luggage into the car, and apologized.

"I'm sorry I'm late because I packed my bags."

"It's alright, it's alright."

While Zheng Yanfei was loading her luggage into the trunk, Zhao Ya smiled and greeted her.

"Xiaofei, it's been a long time. You seem to have grown taller."

"grandmother!"

Upon seeing Zhao Ya, Zheng Yanfei's eyes lit up, and she rushed over to give Zhao Ya a big bear hug.

"It's been so long since I've seen you! You look so young! I'm so happy to see you!"

“You silly child, I’m over fifty, how can I be young?”

Zhao Ya chuckled and teased, her eyes filled with affection for Zheng Yanfei.

This child has such a sweet tongue, and is also well-behaved and sensible. I don't know why anyone would abandon her.

After exchanging a few polite words, Zheng Yanfei took the initiative to sit in the passenger seat, while the task of taking care of An'an was handed over to Zhao Ya, who was sitting in the back.

After boarding the bus, the group officially embarked on their journey home.

Of course, they chatted a lot about everyday things along the way, but it was mostly Zhao Ya who was showing concern for Zheng Yanfei's life and studies.

After all, her family doesn't really take care of her, and even living expenses are probably a problem.

However, Zheng Yanfei said there was no need to worry.

"I've been able to earn money on my own for a long time!"

Zheng Yanfei boasted to Zhao Ya.

"Grandma, don't worry about me. Besides, Auntie is very good to me too."

"Is that so?"

Zhao Ya pondered for a moment, then asked curiously.

"I heard from Xiaoping that you found a boyfriend?"

"Well, I do have a boyfriend."

Zheng Yanfei smiled shyly, which made Zhao Ya even more curious.

"What's your name? Where are you from?"

"They're from Shanghai, as for their name..."

Zheng Yanfei said with a grin.

"Please allow me to keep this a secret first."

"What's wrong with revealing a name?"

Lin Ping, who was focused on driving, became even more curious after hearing that Zheng Yanfei was still keeping her boyfriend's name a secret. She then jokingly asked...

"Do you think I know him?"

No, not at all.

Zheng Yanfei quickly waved her hand, and after some hesitation, she muttered something under her breath.

“I’ll tell you when the time comes, but now’s not the time to discuss this! I remember you also found a boyfriend, Auntie, but you haven’t told me his name yet!”

"I'll wait for you to speak before I say anything."

Lin Ping smiled, which made Zheng Yanfei pout slightly, feeling resentful.

Just then, the car was about to enter the highway, so Zheng Yanfei played some upbeat music to help Lin Ping relieve her driving fatigue.

However, just as she was observing whether her aunt looked sleepy or not so she could get her a can of Red Bull, Zheng Yanfei suddenly froze.

Because she saw the gold necklace Lin Ping was wearing around her neck.

"Auntie, your gold necklace is so pretty."

Zheng Yanfei asked curiously.

"Why have I never seen you wear this before?"

"Well, because it's only recently been introduced."

Upon hearing Zheng Yanfei praise her gold necklace, Lin Ping felt a warmth in her heart and immediately showed it off.

"My boyfriend bought this for me, isn't it pretty?"

"It is quite beautiful."

Zheng Yanfei muttered to herself, her expression suddenly becoming lost and disoriented, her wide, beautiful eyes filled with intense disbelief.

It wasn't that she felt jealous because Lin Ping received a gold necklace from her boyfriend while she didn't.

What surprised her was that she had seen the exact same gold necklace before.

That was when she was spending time with Lin Shen's other mistress, and I saw it on her.

She was completely naked at the time, except for the gold necklace around her neck, which was particularly eye-catching.

Therefore, Zheng Yanfei saw it very clearly.

The gold necklace around Lin Ping's neck was exactly the same as the gold necklace worn by Lin Shen's brother's mistress! (End of Chapter)