Miss Si's feigned innocence went too far, and the aloof Mr. Bo was easily swayed.

Fearing she would lose her composure, Si Aofu only ate a few bites before pulling Si Yuan away from the food stall, citing feeling unwell as the reason.

In the car, Si Aofu looked pale and unwell. "I'm sorry, Ayuan, I didn't let you eat much. Let's eat somewhere else."

Si Yuan gently held Si Aofu's hand, "I've eaten quite a lot, I'm full... Sister... Now that you and Fu Qidong are divorced, if you want to be with Xie Zhizhou..."

Si Aofu sighed with a bitter smile, "Forget it, in my current state, how could I possibly be worthy of him?"

Si Yuan frowned, hugged Si Aofu, and gently patted her back to comfort her, "You are very good... My sister is excellent and deserves anyone in this world."

Si Aofu rested her face on Si Yuan's shoulder without saying a word.

For a period of time afterward, Si Yuan was busy with many activities arranged by Meng Huaijin.

She is still in the learning stage, and every activity is an opportunity for her to gain experience.

As Si Yuan appeared on screen and hosted more and more events, her popularity also increased.

This infuriated Si Yingying, who had filmed two TV series but failed to make a splash.

Si Yingying remembered that she hadn't been back to the Si family for a long time, and she also heard that Si Aofu and Fu Qidong had divorced and that Si Aofu had now returned to the Si family.

So he bought a lot of things and went back to the Si family home.

On her rare day off, Si Yuan slept until ten o'clock before getting up.

Before even going downstairs, I heard Si Yingying's voice, "Mom, where are Sister Aofu and Sister Ayuan? I can't see them!"

As soon as she finished speaking, seeing that Si Yuan looked like she had just woken up, she raised an eyebrow and said, "Sister, what time is it? You didn't just get up, did you?"

Before Si Yuan could answer, she turned to Si Qingwan and said, "Mom, you used to be so strict with me, but you're so lenient with my sister. You're being unfair."

Si Qingwan sat on the sofa, slowly sipping her tea. "Your sister has been very busy and tired lately..."

"I've been really busy lately, Mom. I've filmed two dramas recently, and both are where I play the lead role. Have you seen them?"

Upon hearing this, Si Qingwan frowned. "After marrying into the Xiang family, instead of thinking about having children and being a good wife and mother, why are you going to film movies?"

Si Yingying pouted, "Oh, Mom, what era are we living in? Can't you stop being so old-fashioned...?"

Noticing that Si Qingwan's expression was getting worse, Si Yingying gave a dry laugh. "What I mean is... I went out to film with the support of my husband and mother-in-law. They were worried that I would be bored at home, so they let me do what I like."

Si Yingying is so mischievous; Xiang Mingche and Wang Congrong probably don't think she's boring, but rather that she's annoying.

Although Si Aofu and Fu Qidong's divorce was publicly stated as a result of their irreconcilable differences and incompatible values, it was a peaceful divorce.

But this incident still had an impact on the Si family.

There can't be any more divorces, otherwise the Si family's reputation will only get worse.

Thinking of this, Si Qingwan said, "They mean well, but you can't take advantage of their good intentions and do whatever you want... Yingying, wealthy families are different from ordinary families. Children are the bond that holds the family together and the key to harmony between husband and wife. You can't just focus on having fun; you have to..."

Si Yingying hated Si Qingwan's lecturing the most, and her face was full of impatience.

She really doesn't understand.

Xiang Mingche and Wang Congrong are treating her so well now, why does she insist on having a child to stabilize her family?

The Qing Dynasty is long gone, yet she still clings to old feudal traditions.

"Okay, Mom, I came to see you today. I just want to spend some quality time with you. I'll take care of the children as soon as possible..."

Si Qingwan could easily tell that Si Yingying was just giving her the runaround. She sighed inwardly, thinking, "Sure enough, I can't count on her."

"Mom, let me show you the TV series I acted in..."

Si Yingying turned on the TV and projected the drama she starred in onto the screen.

One is a modern drama, and the other is a period drama.

Although they are both leading ladies, their acting skills are simply unacceptable.

For an actor, the most important thing is to get into character, to be ruthless when necessary, and to be patient when appropriate.

Many emotionally charged scenes don't necessarily need to be outwardly expressed, but rather built up through eye contact and a variety of emotions.

Si Yingying, on the other hand, uses exaggerated expressions whether she's crying, laughing, or sad.

It was a truly horrific sight; no wonder it fell to the ground so silently.

If Si Yingying hadn't told her, Si Yuan wouldn't have known she was filming.

Si Qingwan's face was as ugly as could be. This was not a movie shoot, but a humiliation of the Si family.

Just then, Si Aofu returned.

"elder sister……"

Si Yuan walked towards Si Aofu, took her hand, and asked, "You went to the hospital?"

"Um."

"Didn't we agree that I would go with you to change your dressing? Why didn't you wait for me and went by myself?"

Si Aofu gently rubbed Si Yuan's face with the back of her hand. "It's just changing the dressing, it's not a big deal, I can handle it myself... Besides, you've been so tired these past few days, you should get some rest, otherwise my hand won't be healed before your health collapses..."

Seeing this, Si Yingying narrowed her eyes slightly. Didn't Si Aofu want to kill Si Yuan before?

When did you become so close?

Si Yingying was very unhappy. She wouldn't allow Si Aofu and Si Yuan to be closer than she was.

So, she walked up to Si Aofu, looking concerned and worried, and asked, "Sister Aofu, how did you hurt your hand?"

Si Yingying is hypocritical, vain, and fake.

Si Aofu was with Si Yingying before, just to deliberately provoke Si Yuan.

Si Aofu had her own scale in her heart to weigh what was more important and what was less important.

For example, it's been almost half a month since she and Fu Qidong divorced, so it's impossible that Si Yingying hasn't received any news at all.

But Si Yingying didn't make a single phone call.

But she was, after all, Si Qingwan's biological daughter, and Si Aofu remembered Si Qingwan's kindness in raising her, so she naturally treated her with kindness and gentleness.

"It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."

"Oh dear, you'd better be careful. By the way, I've been too busy lately and only found out about your divorce from Fu Qidong yesterday. What exactly happened?"

For Si Qingwan, Si Aofu's divorce was already a shameful affair.

No one mentioned it again, but unexpectedly Si Yingying brought it up again, rubbing salt into the wounds of Si Qingwan and Si Aofu.

Si Aofu smiled politely, "If we can't make it work, we'll get a divorce..."

Without giving Si Yingying a chance to ask further, Si Aofu changed the subject, "Yingying, are you filming a movie?"

Si Yingying's attention was immediately diverted. "Yes, Sister Aofu, how did I do?"

Si Aofu glanced at it, then praised it without batting an eye, "Great, it seems our family is about to produce an award-winning actress."

Si Yuan: "..."

Si Qingwan: "..."

He Shuqing: "..."

Si Yingying couldn't tell at all that Si Aofu was just being perfunctory; she was extremely confident in her acting skills and was overjoyed.

Then, as if remembering something, he snorted coldly, "I work so hard day and night filming, yet I haven't even made a splash. Today's audiences really don't know how to appreciate things..."

Si Aofu: "If I want to gain the audience's recognition, I have to work harder and learn more from the acting experience of my seniors."

As an actor, acting skills are the most important thing. Si Aofu's idea is to encourage Si Yingying to improve her acting skills.

Si Yingying, however, didn't seem to care. "What's there to learn? Anyone can act. If no one's watching, it just means the promotion wasn't done properly..."

Si Yingying looked at Si Yuan, her eyes darting around, "Sister, you have so many followers on Weibo now, and your traffic is so high, can you help me promote it?"

Si Yuan frowned slightly and subconsciously looked at Si Qingwan.

She could have refused anyone else, but Si Yingying was, after all, her mother's biological daughter...

Si Qingwan slammed the cup down on the table, her gaze sharp as she looked at Si Yingying. "If you insist on filming, I won't say anything, but don't let it affect your sister."

Upon hearing this, Si Yuan looked surprised, as she had thought her mother would ask her to help Si Yingying.

Si Yingying was furious. She was just helping her promote a drama, how could it affect Si Yuan?

Humph--

Has she forgotten who her biological daughter really is?

Si Aofu was also somewhat surprised, but she quickly understood Si Qingwan's intention.

Now, the only person who can succeed the Si family is A Yuan. A Yuan has a good reputation now. In the future, when her mother hands over the Si family to A Yuan, the Si family can rely on A Yuan and become more glorious than before.

At this critical juncture, her mother would absolutely not allow Si Yingying to tarnish A Yuan's reputation.

Si Yingying felt extremely wronged and stared at Si Qingwan with a tearful voice, "How did it affect you, sister? I also want to bring honor to the Si family, just like you."

"No need, you just need to take care of yourself."

In fact, Si Qingwan's words were already quite tactful. With Si Yingying being such a troublemaker, Si Qingwan should be grateful if she didn't completely disgrace the Si family.

Si Yingying was furious, her eyes red with tears as she said angrily, "Fine, fine... I get it now, you're the family, and I'm just an unwelcome outsider..."

"I'll leave...I'll leave, okay?"

Si Yingying covered her face and ran out crying.

Si Qingwan's face was as ugly as it could possibly be.

Si Aofu patted Si Yuan's arm, telling her to comfort Si Qingwan, and then chased after her.

Si Yingying didn't really just leave; she waited for Si Qingwan to chase after her.

As it turned out, Si Qingwan didn't come; instead, Si Aofu did.

Si Yingying glanced back and saw that only Si Aofu had come out. She was both angry and aggrieved. "Sister Aofu, Mom is just biased towards Sister Ayuan. She doesn't care about our lives."

Si Yingying wants to be on the same side as Si Aofu and fight against Si Yuan together, just like before.

But now Si Aofu and Si Yuan have reconciled, and Si Aofu will only protect Si Yuan.

"As the head of the Si family, a large clan, it's natural for Mother to consider the family's interests and reputation. She's actually doing this for your own good..."

"What? She does this for my own good?"

"Your marriage to the man you love is the happiest thing for your mother. She doesn't want to put the burden of the Si family on your shoulders. She just hopes that you will be happy."

Si Yingying was speechless.

After all, there was one thing that Si Aofu was right about.

If it weren't for Si Qingwan's help, she wouldn't have been able to defeat Si Yuan and successfully marry Xiang Mingche.

"But if she really wanted what was best for me, she should have paved the way for my future, instead of hindering my acting career..."

"Your mother didn't stop you, but if you want to achieve something, you have to hone your acting skills. One day, she will recognize you."

Si Yingying looked at Si Aofu strangely, feeling that Si Aofu was different from before.

"Sister Aofu, I saw you being so close to Siyuan today. Don't you hate her anymore?"

Si Aofu smiled and said, "It's pointless to keep hating each other."

Si Yingying gave a sarcastic laugh, "You're quite magnanimous. Be careful, Si Yuan might betray you again someday."