After her ex-husband became a Hong Kong entertainment circle tycoon, he put his arm around her waist

Nan Xue was taken aback by Nan Shu's imposing aura. After realizing what was happening, she suddenly reached out and pushed Nan Shu.

"What are you doing? Who do you think you are? You're no longer Madam Qi, how dare you speak to me like that?"

Nan Shu was caught off guard by Nan Xue's movements and stumbled violently until she grabbed the armrest of the sofa next to her to steady herself.

Madam Nan looked at Nan Shu with a leisurely air. "You just don't know your place. You have to suffer a bit before you'll behave. So, did you think it through before coming to see us today?"

"Let me tell you, as long as you obediently let Qi Yuye invest in your father's company, we can still acknowledge you as our daughter. Wouldn't you have someone to rely on in the future?"

Nan Shu was surprised that Madam Nan was so shameless, and she re-examined the two people in front of her.

"I always knew you were shameless, but I never imagined you were this shameless."

Nan Shu's gaze fell on Madam Nan.

"You went to the hospital and spread rumors that Um-um was my illegitimate child from an unplanned pregnancy. Didn't you ever think that Um-um was Qi Yuye's son back then? You did such a thing to his son, and now you still have the nerve to ask Qi Yuye to invest in you?"

"I want you to go to the hospital right now to clarify everything, or I will absolutely not let the Nan family off the hook!"

Madam Nan, looking completely unconcerned, leaned back on the sofa, glanced at Nan Shu, and chuckled softly.

"Nan Shu, who do you think you are? If Qi Yuye really cared about you and your son, would you need to come here alone?"

"I'm asking you for help because I think highly of you. But if we really want Qi Yuye to invest, we still need to rely on Xiaoxue. You just need to create an opportunity for Xiaoxue to meet Qi Yuye, and you don't need to worry about the rest."

Nan Xue immediately chimed in.

"That's right, Qi Yuye doesn't care about you at all. We should keep the good stuff in the family. Do you want to watch Lin Xi dominate you? It would be better for me to marry Qi Yuye. That way, the Qi family will at least be under the control of our Nan family."

"The Nan family? Although my surname is Nan, you were the ones who kicked me out back then, have you forgotten?"

"And your spreading rumors at the hospital isn't over yet; you're really dreaming!"

Nan Shu was amused by the shamelessness of these two.

"You guys change your tune so quickly, you should go into acting! You'd definitely win a Best Actor award!"

"Is this the kind of attitude you should have when you talk to us? You're asking for it!"

Seeing the mockery on Nan Shu's face, Madam Nan couldn't contain her anger and stood up, pretending to hit Nan Shu.

"Let's see who dares to touch her!"

An angry voice rang out, and the next moment, Qi Yuye walked in from the doorway, quickly approaching Nan Shu and shielding her behind him.

Madam Nan's hand froze in mid-air. Looking at Qi Yuye in front of her, she felt awkward for a moment, unsure whether to let go or not.

Qi Yuye looked coldly at Madam Nan and Nan Xue in front of him and snorted.

"I heard you're spreading rumors at the hospital. I'm giving you one day to go to the hospital and clarify the rumors, or you'll experience what it means to reap what you sow."

Madam Nan was surprised that Qi Yuye would come, and even more surprised that Qi Yuye would stand up for Nan Shu.

Her eyes darted around, and a smile appeared on her face as she explained.

"What rumors? Don't listen to other people's nonsense. I've never been to any hospital..."

"Snapped!"

Qi Yuye threw his phone at Madam Nan. It was playing a surveillance video. The person in the video was completely covered up, but you could still tell from the exposed eyes that it was Madam Nan.

Madam Nan's lie was exposed, and the scene became awkward.

Qi Yuye had no intention of wasting words with these people and turned to glance at Nan Xue.

"If similar rumors continue to circulate in the hospital a day from now, the Nan family's company will have no reason to continue operating."

After saying this, Qi Yuye took Nan Shu's hand and walked straight outside.

Feeling the warmth in Qi Yuye's palm and the strength emanating from his broad hand, Nan Shu immediately felt very at ease.

Qi Yuye led Nan Shu out of the Nan family home. Nan Shu felt a little uncomfortable and tried to break free, but found that Qi Yuye's hand was gripping her tighter and tighter.

"Qi Yuye, you can let me go now..."

Nan Shu offered a weak reminder.

Qi Yuye turned around and looked at Nan Shu with a serious expression.

"Why didn't you tell me about your visit to the Nan family today, or what happened at the hospital?"

Nan Shu felt even more uncomfortable under Qi Yuye's probing gaze. She lowered her head and whispered.

"I don't want to trouble you with such a small matter. Also, thank you for today. If it weren't for you, they definitely wouldn't have gone to the hospital to clarify the rumors."

"Nan Shu, don't forget, Enen is also my child."

Qi Yuye reached out and grabbed Nan Shu's shoulder, forcing her to look up at him.

"And I never knew you were having such a hard time in the Nan family. It was my oversight, and I promise this will never happen again."

"I've already instructed my staff to notify our partner companies to cease all business dealings with the Nan family. Since they dared to bully you and Um, they'll have to pay the price."

Hearing Qi Yuye say this, it would be a lie to say that Nan Shu was not moved.

When she saw the seriousness in Qi Yuye's eyes and the hint of worry hidden within them, her heart skipped a beat.

"Are you worried about me, Qi Yuye...?"

Images from the past flashed through Nan Shu's mind—scenes of her time with Qi Yuye before she knew of Lin Xi's existence. At least back then, they had some pleasant memories...

Qi Yuye looked down at Nan Shu and saw that her eyes were red, and he suddenly felt a pang of pain in his heart.

He subconsciously touched Nan Shu's cheek, his tone carrying a hint of heartache that even he himself didn't realize.

"I'm sorry I'm late, and I'm sorry you had to go through all that trouble."

Nan Shu shook her head. "You've come at just the right time."

"By the way, how did you know I came to the Nan family's place?"

"Mmm-hmm told me. Don't underestimate him just because he's young; he understands everything perfectly well."

Qi Yuye couldn't suppress his anger when he thought about how he had seen Enen's red eyes when he got home, looking like a little rabbit.

Hearing Qi Yuye's words, Nan Shu was somewhat surprised, and at the same time felt a little sorry for him.

"Mmm, he's really well-behaved..."

To avoid worrying her, he pretended not to understand anything even when he was wronged, taking on too many things that he shouldn't have had to bear.

The next morning, Nan Shu had just woken up when she received an apology text message from the hospital.

Upon seeing the apology message from the hospital, as well as greetings from the families of some patients she had previously added on WeChat, Nan Shu curled the corners of her lips into a sarcastic smile.

She didn't reply to those messages and simply tossed her phone aside.

Although the rumors were deliberately spread, it was those who simply parroted the rumors that truly harmed the parties involved.

After getting ready, Nan Shu took Enen and prepared to go out. Just as she entered the living room, she ran into Lin Xi.

Lin Xi looked at Nan Shu with icy eyes, as if she had been waiting here on purpose.