Stepdaughter of a wealthy family? The little darling of a Beijing tycoon

The so-called soulmate and uncontrollable passion are nothing more than fleeting, illusory desires. She gambled on decades of mother-daughter affection, abandoning her own daughter who wholeheartedly depended on and was filial to her, all for a shady, unethical, and perverse love affair.

In her youthful arrogance, she stubbornly defied the established order, indulging in a twisted three-way coexistence, severing the most precious bond in the world with her own hands. In the end, the man left her heartlessly, leaving her with nothing but fame and fortune, and she was left all alone, spending her days filled with endless regret.

She won fleeting, illusory pleasure, but lost her support for the rest of her life.

From then on, year after year, he had no shortage of food and clothing, but the rest of his life was filled with endless loneliness and remorse.

This is the bitter fruit she sowed by betraying her own flesh and blood and disregarding ethics, a consequence she will never be able to resolve, a cycle of retribution.

Meanwhile, Xiaoting, far away from home, completely cut off the shadows of the past, moved to a new city, and restarted her life.

She broke free from the shackles of her family of origin, distanced herself from the unbearable drama and betrayal, shed all her grievances and inner turmoil, and focused on managing her own life. The once highly educated, independent, and strong woman completely escaped the rotten people and situations, and from then on, her path was clear and everything went smoothly, truly beginning her own brilliant life.

After emerging from all the gloom, Xiaoting finally met her soulmate.

Having experienced extreme betrayal, she had long been disillusioned with love and marriage. Initially, she only got to know him because she felt that their personalities were compatible and their values ​​were similar. She planned to settle down and live a peaceful life together.

But she never expected that this steady and reliable man would cherish her and protect her in every way. He understood her sensitivity and clarity, cared about her past wounds, tolerated all her cautiousness, and was considerate and accommodating in everything he did. With his long-lasting and gentle favoritism, he gradually melted the ice that had accumulated in her heart for many years.

With his sincere treatment of her day after day, Xiaoting's long-dormant heart slowly began to open up, she regained her belief in love, and bravely embarked on a peaceful and gentle life together.

The two married smoothly, and their married life was peaceful and sweet. Soon after, Xiaoting gave birth to a lovely son and a daughter, completing their family with both a son and a daughter. Her parents-in-law were kind, open-minded, and understanding, and actively helped take care of the children. They were considerate of Xiaoting's hard work in her career and never criticized or complained. The family lived in harmony and warmth.

On weekdays, the couple works side by side, focusing on their careers and diligently managing their little family. Every weekend, the family of six travels together, exploring the surrounding mountains and rivers, enjoying peace, prosperity, and happiness year after year.

Inside the elegant, subtly luxurious Western restaurant, warm yellow light bathed the dining table, where Lin Wanqing and Shen Yifan sat facing each other.

Yesterday, Shen Yifan surprisingly took the initiative to call and invite her to meet, which made Lin Wanqing overjoyed. The next morning, she got up early, her heart pounding with excitement, and kept checking her watch, afraid of being even a fraction late. As the appointed time approached, she left home as agreed, carrying her elegant handbag, heading to the restaurant they had arranged to meet.

In the past, when mother and son met, Lin Wanqing would always sit quietly and wait, while Shen Yifan was always busy with the complicated affairs of the Shen family company and would always arrive late. But today, to her surprise, Shen Yifan arrived early and sat uneasily in his seat, anxiously waiting for her to appear.

Seeing Lin Wanqing push open the door and walk into the dining room, Shen Yifan immediately stood up, a genuine smile appearing in his eyes, and said warmly, "Mom, you're here. Please sit down. I ordered a few of your favorite dishes in advance. Take a look and see if there's anything you'd like to add."

Lin Wanqing took the menu and looked through it carefully. The dishes that caught her eye were all her favorite flavors. A warm feeling welled up in her heart, and she was secretly gratified. Even though the mother and son had become estranged because of her divorce from Shen Mobai, her eldest son still cared about her in the end.

Little did she know that this thoughtfulness and consideration was not something Shen Yifan had paid attention to and remembered, but rather something he had done all night to find out and figure out her dietary preferences.

"That's enough. Would you like to add two more dishes you like?" Lin Wanqing asked softly.

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"No need, Mom, this is enough." Shen Yifan said, handing the menu to the waiting waiter. "Please bring the food."

"Yes, Mr. Shen." The waiter bowed and left.

Only the mother and son remained in the private room. Shen Yifan's fingers tightened slightly as he carefully considered his words. This was the second time he had met Lin Wanqing since his rebirth. The last time, at the hospital, he was busy sorting out the overall situation after his rebirth, and his mind was in turmoil, so he didn't have time to properly observe his mother.

Calmly observing her closely, Shen Yifan understood that Lin Wanqing had lived a truly smooth and comfortable life after marrying into the Li family in this life. Her complexion was rosy and her overall appearance was excellent. Her haute couture attire was impeccable and sophisticated, and the jewelry adorning her wrists and neck was of considerable value, demonstrating that the head of the Li family had always treated her with kindness and generosity.

With the Li family as his backer, as long as he truthfully asks for help, his chances of getting the Li family to step in and revive the Shen family's business, which is on the verge of collapse, are extremely high.

As he was secretly plotting how to subtly show weakness and express his difficulties, Lin Wanqing spoke first, her eyes full of concern: "Yifan, you usually devote yourself to your work and rarely ask me out for meals. Why did you suddenly decide to meet me today? By the way, how is the Shen family company doing lately? Don't bury yourself in work all day. You must know how to balance work and rest and take good care of your health."

Since his mother had taken the initiative to ask about the company's recent situation, Shen Yifan took the opportunity to continue the conversation, deliberately frowning with a troubled expression, and said in a deep voice, "Mom, to be honest, the reason I asked you to come today is that I really have something I'd like to ask you to lend a hand with."

Lin Wanqing's heart tightened. She leaned forward and quickly asked, "What happened? Is the company facing difficulties, or have you found a girlfriend and want to bring her back for me to give my opinion?"

Lin Wanqing became more and more excited as she talked, completely entering the state of parents urging their children to get married, and she couldn't stop rambling on and on.

"Yifan, you're really not young anymore. It's time to start thinking about marriage. As the eldest son of the Shen family, you should set a good example for your younger siblings. If you meet a girl you like and who has good character, go for it and settle down when the time is right. On your wedding day, Mom will definitely prepare a generous red envelope for you!"

She became more and more excited as she spoke, her eyes filled with anticipation, as if she could already see her son getting married and welcoming his wife, her heart filled with longing for a house full of children and grandchildren.

Just as she was speaking fluently, Shen Yifan, unable to contain his irritation, interrupted her directly.

"Mom, no. I don't have a girlfriend."

His tone was urgent and heavy, his face devoid of any smile, his eyes filled with anxiety: "The company is in big trouble. This situation is very serious, only you can help me, you must save the Shen family."