Before he died, my grandfather forced me to marry the richest man in the capital.

At night, a black Maybach drove on the road near the Ji residence.

The atmosphere inside the car was deathly silent. Neither of them looked well, especially the man in the back seat who remained silent. His face was gloomy and cold, and the enclosed car was filled with natural air conditioning.

Tang Junyao leaned against the door, quietly watching the scenery recede, trying to ignore the man's gloomy aura.

The oppressive atmosphere made Xu Mingkai feel depressed, and judging from their expressions, he guessed that they had quarreled.

Xu Mingkai: So, did the young mistress and young master have a fight? That's a good sign. At least they've started a normal married life. What couple doesn't argue?

The car arrived at the Ji residence quickly.

The man didn't give Tang Junyao a single glance or a kind look, and childishly went into the Ji residence by himself.

Tang Junyao, stunned in the car, was speechless for a moment until she heard the door close. She then turned to Xu Mingkai in the front and said, "Assistant Xu, is your CEO sick? Isn't he incredibly easy to anger?"

All I did was ask him about his clothes. Was it really necessary to get so angry? Did I have to beg him and apologize? Am I overthinking it?

Do you think you're a three-year-old, getting angry and slamming doors to get attention? Go heal yourself.

She wouldn't tolerate his behavior; he's not her son.

Xu Mingkai turned to Tang Junyao and asked, "So, why is Young Madam Ji angry?"

Tang Junyao briefly recounted the events of the afternoon to him, omitting the incident of changing clothes last night, only mentioning the price of lunch and the matter of throwing away clothes.

Xu Mingkai had no feelings for Ji Hancheng anymore. It didn't seem wrong for the young mistress to ask such a question. Was there any need to get so angry?

How did he come to feel that Young Master Ji was being wronged?

"Young Madam, perhaps Young Master Ji cares about you a little, which is why he's particularly bothered by your misunderstanding of him." That was his first thought. If Young Master Ji didn't care, he wouldn't pay any attention to you no matter how much you complained, let alone throw a tantrum at you.

Tang Junyao quickly waved her hand, "Assistant Xu, what are you thinking? Do you know what your boss told me this morning? He said he's not interested in me and told me not to get my hopes up."

Xu Mingkai: "........." Ji Shao's actions are a bit confusing; he doesn't seem to understand them either.

Just as she was about to get out of the car, Xu Mingkai reminded her, "Young Madam, if Old Master Ji asks you to stay overnight tonight, you must stay. Give Young Master Ji face, because outsiders don't know you're separated, and..." He didn't say the word "agreement," but he knew the young madam understood.

Regardless of how it is resolved privately, he hopes that the young mistress can give Ji Shao face in front of outsiders. After all, it is not easy to be in this family, and there should be no dirt or bad rumors about him.

Tang Junyao smiled and asked in return, "Are you sure he won't kick me out if I share a room with him?"

Xu Mingkai said confidently, "Don't worry, young mistress. If it were arranged by someone from the Ji family, Young Master Ji wouldn't do that. He would consider the bigger picture and help out."

She shrugged, indifferent. At worst, one would sleep on the bed and the other on the floor. There are always ways to deal with policies.

Thinking that Assistant Xu must have it tough, having to be an assistant while also caring about the president's life, and knowing that making money isn't easy for anyone these days, she nodded.

Ji Hancheng had been inside for five minutes and still hadn't noticed the woman coming in, which made his expression even more gloomy.

As soon as he looked up, searching for the woman's gaze, he saw her entering the room chatting and laughing with Xu Mingkai. Xu Mingkai, who was grinning, felt a sharp gaze, immediately stopped smiling, and instantly replaced his expression with sadness, his back stiffening.

He consciously took a step back, distancing himself from Tang Junyao. Only when he saw this did Ji Hancheng's expression soften slightly.

Tang Junyao sat down next to Ji Hancheng, quietly becoming a tool.

Upstairs, Old Master Ji was talking to Ji Hancheng's father, Ji Hang, when they came downstairs and headed towards the sofa in the living room.

When Grandpa Ji saw Tang Junyao, a smile immediately appeared on his face, his eyes and brows beaming with joy. "Girl, come here quickly, this is your father, hurry up."

When her name was called, she immediately stood up obediently to greet him. Ji Hang's personality was similar to Ji Hancheng's, a bit cold, so he simply agreed.

During the laughter and conversation, the Ji family arrived at the door. Unexpectedly, Ji Mingyuan brought Tang Junting with him again today.

Compared to last time, this time Tang Junting's face was full of confidence, self-assurance, and even a little smug.

The Ji family sat opposite the Ji family.

Yuan Shu came out of the kitchen, brought out a plate of seasonal fruit, placed it on the coffee table, and then sat down next to Ji Hang, covering his legs with a thick blanket.

Ji Hancheng asked Ji Hang in a low voice, "Has Father's leg gotten worse lately?"

Ji Hang felt a warmth in his heart. His usually aloof son actually cared about him. He smiled and replied, "The same as always, no need to worry."

He nodded slightly, then remained expressionless, his gaze lingering on Tang Junyao almost imperceptibly.

Ji Mingyuan has been much more restrained lately because he was beaten by his father, Ji Ting, but he is still secretly looking for the bastard who messed with him.

Recalling that day when he came home from the bar, he was completely drunk. It was already 2 a.m., and the living room lights were on. Ji Ting and Shen Pei were waiting for him in the living room.

As soon as he entered, a stick as thick as an arm slammed into him, instantly waking him up from the pain.

Without saying a word, Ji Ting threw a stack of documents on the ground. Ji Mingyuan looked at the girls he had just dealt with and panicked.

He couldn't figure out who was messing with him.

Ji Ting was so angry that his eyes were seeing stars. "You unfilial son, what can you do besides partying all day? Your grandfather still expects you to compete with Ji Hancheng? I don't think you can compete at all. You can't even support yourself. Tell me what you've done. Just these things are enough to put you in jail."

Ji Mingyuan's legs trembled with fear, and he hurriedly begged for help, "Dad, Dad, please save me! I didn't know they were so easily fooled. I was just joking with them. There were several other people besides me. Dad, please save me!"

Shen Pei felt sorry for his son, "Alright, it's just that the other party hasn't announced it yet, it's just a warning. Look how scared you are. It's okay, A Yuan, get up quickly."

"If he dares to stand up today, I'll break his legs." With that, he immediately swung the stick in his hand at him, hitting him again and again, for more than a dozen times.

"If you don't want to go to jail, I advise you to find a proper woman to settle down with and behave yourself." Ji Ting threw down the stick and stormed upstairs.

Recalling that day, Ji Mingyuan felt a tightness in his chest and vowed to find that person and avenge him.

They actually stabbed him in the back. Just wait and see.

Second Master Ji spoke up, "Acheng's wife, you were quite famous yesterday."

Tang Junyao, who was called out again, looked bewildered and turned to ask Ji Hancheng, gently tugging at his sleeve from behind.

Helpless, he turned his head and whispered in her ear, "Your act of saving people at the car accident scene yesterday is trending on social media."

Tang Junyao: "........." So, do we need to wear masks when we go out now?

Grandpa Ji was the happiest. He watched the entire live broadcast yesterday and even called his wife, housekeeper Ji, and the servants to watch the young mistress's rescue scene together. The young and old servants were moved to tears quite a bit.

Even Aunt Ji was wiping away tears. Old Master Ji was overjoyed to see Tang Junyao. Even the servants in the Ji residence looked at her with more respect, and some even had eyes full of admiration.

Ji Hancheng took in the expressions of everyone in the living room: This woman is quite capable.

"Second Grandfather, that's my job. There's no such thing as being famous or not. I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do. As for how others write or interpret it, that's their way of thinking, and it doesn't represent my thoughts."

Master Ji: "It seems that A-Cheng's wife is very humble; she doesn't even admit that she's amazing."

Tang Junyao disliked this insincere flattery and tugged at Ji Hancheng for help.

Because she wasn't sure what kind of temper this Second Master Ji had, and what if she offended him with a single word? Xu Mingkai had said before coming in that he would give Young Master Ji plenty of face.

Given that he's been treating me quite well lately, I don't want to fall out with him in the next two months. I'll be seeing him all the time, and it'll be a bit frustrating to always have to face that zombie face.

The man ignored the woman's movements behind him. "Second Grandfather, you're too kind. If my wife, Ji Hancheng, didn't have any ability, she probably wouldn't have been able to enter the Ji family. Don't you agree, Grandfather?" he asked rhetorically, his gaze fixed on Old Master Ji.

At this, Grandpa Ji laughed heartily, very proud, and even a little boastful, "That's right, the girl is the one I chose. What do you think? This old man has good taste, doesn't he?"

Ji Hang hadn't watched any live streams, but Yuan Shu had, and a rare smile appeared on her face.

Perhaps Tang Junyao made her son look good this time.

As a mother, she certainly hopes that her daughter-in-law will be beneficial to her son.