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Sister WanQing.

WanQing, where are you going?

Auntie.

Since DuoDuo is back, I should leave.

If an outsider like me stays any longer,

I'm afraid it'll upset your sister.

What a clever retreat—putting on a show while making me the scapegoat.

Faking it with an empty suitcase. She never planned to leave in the first place.

Why is she targeting Sister WanQing the moment she's back?

What nonsense are you spouting now?

Sister WanQing's suitcase.

There's no way it's empty.

It... it's actually empty.

WanQing.

What are you laughing at, outsider?

I know Sister WanQing better than anyone.

She must not have had time to pack.

Sister WanQing, you can't leave.

The one who should leave is that QianDuoDuo.

Auntie.

Ahao, all these years I've spent with the Shen family,

except for this suitcase, everything else

was bought by you. I have no right to take even a penny from the Shen family.

Not a single cent.

Auntie, please don't blame DuoDuo.

DuoDuo, I'll leave now.

I won't bother you any longer.

You're right. Since you've decided to leave,

we won't stop you. Be careful on your way out.

The weather's getting colder. Did you pack enough clothes?

Oh, silly me. You don't have much to take anyway.

Well, have a safe trip then.

QianDuoDuo.

How dare you speak to Sister WanQing like that?

Sister WanQing has lived with our family for so many years.

We've long treated her as one of our own.

Who are you to kick her out?

That's not what I meant.

So fierce. Love-struck fools are truly terrifying.

So it's FuWanQing.

Couldn't marry the eldest Shen, so she settled for his younger brother, who's been secretly in love with her.

For years, and now they're family.

He just turned eighteen.

She actually knows I have a crush on Sister WanQing.

Did you tell her?

So you're saying

The baby in WanQing's belly right now

is my brother-in-law's?

YunHao, you and

Mom, that's nonsense! I haven't even dated anyone.

How could that possibly happen?

Wait, no—Shen YunHao

was completely drunk that night at the adult party.

Could it be my husband's? But that human ATM

only cares about KPIs and financial reports.

She couldn't have gotten pregnant by telepathy, right?

Mom,

last night, I saw WanQing-jie gagging.

Do you think she's really pregnant?

DuoDuo,

after I'm gone,

take care of Auntie and the Shen family for me.

Hugging me so tightly—are you afraid I won't notice

you slipping something into my pocket? What's next?

Crying about a lost bracelet, then catching me red-handed

and accusing me of theft?

Even if WanQing-jie dislikes Qian DuoDuo,

she'd never do something like this.

Auntie, my family heirloom bracelet—it's not—

WanQing-jie!

She called it.

You're too kind.

Sneaking me such a lavish gift on our first meeting?

This is a 10-carat flawless white diamond!

Since it's your heartfelt gesture,

I'll reluctantly accept it.

But don't you dare pull this again.

Mom, it really is WanQing-jie’s bracelet.

Sis-in-law is like a prophet.

Is WanQing really this scheming?

If she says I'll go bankrupt,

will that come true too? DuoDuo, as long as you're happy.

Consider this my welcome gift to you.

Mm.

Auntie, ZhiYi, YunHao,

I’ll take my leave now.

WanQing-jie, you can’t go! Mom—

If WanQing-jie could give such an expensive bracelet

to Qian DuoDuo,

it can’t be as she claimed. You’ve barely arrived and already

thrown the house into chaos. What’s your game?

I didn’t—she insisted on giving it to me!

This fool keeps defending her. Soon enough,

this naive college boy will be sent by his sweetheart

to a 60-year-old sugar mommy’s bed and drained dry.

In the end, not only will you lose the ability to take care of yourself, but you'll also suffer from incontinence.

QianDuoDuo, you—

Madam, dinner is ready.

Alright, alright, stop arguing.

WanQing, stay for dinner too.

Whatever it is, we'll talk after dinner.

First day on Earth, and I’ve already made a cool million. Sweet!

You little brat, I’m not done with you!

This is my domineering CEO husband—handsome and loaded.

And still a pure, innocent virgin.

Are all CEO pecs this nice to touch?

Who’s talking?

Hello, hubby. Just call me DuoDuo.

So this is the wife Grandma arranged for me.

That was her inner voice… but how does she know I’m a virgin?

Are you okay?

I’m fine, but someone here seems to have a problem.

You—

Let’s go.

Gotta say, my bargain hubby is quite the looker.

Too bad he’s been poisoned with a slow-acting drug at such a young age.

He’ll have kidney failure in a year. But once he’s gone,

I’ll be a young widow with financial freedom.

Life couldn’t get any better.

What? I’ve been poisoned and have only a year left?

This wife of yours—everything she says today comes true.

You’d better protect those kidneys!

You heard it too?

Mm-hmm.

Mom, do you really believe her? Not only is she cursing us,

but she’s also saying WanQing has a child.

Isn’t that ruining her reputation?

WanQing is pregnant?

Whose is it?

All this noise—what’s going on?

JingAn, you’re back from your business trip. Come eat.

Oh my—the baby in FuWanQing’s belly

is actually the old man’s?

DuoDuo—

Sorry, my bad. I got too excited. Really sorry!

The Shen family always thought

FuWanQing liked ShenTingYue.

Little did they know, she’s been with the old man all along.

These two are plotting to take over the Shen family business together.

They even went to great lengths to stop me from marrying in,

afraid that once ShenTingYue and I

tie the knot, the family assets would officially transfer to him.

So you’re the one Grandma

arranged for TingYue to marry.

Dad, I’m QianDuoDuo.

Once you step into the Shen family, you better watch your status.

Such a foul stench—it’s the Shen family’s reputation you’re tarnishing!

Understood, Dad.

Old man, who are you to judge me? A phoenix man who clawed his way up.

Only by marrying into wealth did you join high society. Now that you’re rich,

you’re putting on airs like some patriarch.

But this Fu Wanqing...

is ruthless enough to swallow anything for money.

No way, this can’t be true!

Jing’an and I have been together for decades.

And Wanqing—we watched her grow up!

How could they possibly do something like this?

Miss Wanqing, I specially prepared this bird’s nest and donkey-hide gelatin stew.

Eat more—it’s nourishing.

Now’s the perfect time to replenish your energy.

Exactly. You’ve been looking pale lately—don’t skip the supplements.

Thank you for your concern, Uncle.

This Aunt Wang looks so familiar...

Holy—Aunt Wang is actually Father-in-law’s...

other mistress!

Damn, he doesn’t spare anyone, young or old. Father-in-law’s practically a...

time-management master—squeezing in a romp with Aunt Wang at a hotel...

before coming home.

Those marks on Aunt Wang are way too obvious.

Her collar can barely cover them!

Explain—what are these marks really from?

Madam, what’s this about? This is my private matter!

Exactly, Mingshu.

Aunt Wang is still single—

it’s normal for her to have her own privacy.

How can you interrogate her so publicly?

You’re humiliating her in front of everyone!

Since when do you get to interrupt me?

You’d better explain clearly, or you can pack your things and leave.

Madam, I’ve served your family for years.

Don’t you know my character? Why humiliate me like this today?

Me, humiliate you? It’s you who’s shameless!

Hey, Aunt Wang, is this the uncle you mentioned...

taking care of at the hospital? Rumor has it...

you two are officially dating. Love’s a good thing—

no need to be shy! Y-yes, it’s him.

I just thought... at our age,

people might gossip, so I kept it quiet.

Now that it’s cleared up, Aunt Wang, you may go.

Mingshu, let’s eat.

Something’s fishy here.

Fu Wanqing’s being unusually kind...

covering for Aunt Wang.

Is she scared Aunt Wang might leave?

No one would help her administer the poison.

QianDuoDuo, that's enough.

Stop talking nonsense.

ShenYunHao, watch your tone.

She's your sister-in-law.

Still protecting his wife. My husband is really great in every way.

It's just a shame he's too outstanding, which is why his father resents him.

And the mistress, eager to take his place, sees him as a thorn in her side and poisons him.

I was framed by Dad and WanQing.

Mom hasn't been involved in the company for years, and the younger siblings are still too young.

A country bumpkin like me can't stir up any trouble.

Once ShenTingYue is gone, the family fortune—

wouldn't it just be handed over to Dad, who's still in his prime,

and his mistress?

Help me check what drugs Dad has purchased in the past year.

MingShu, there's a client—

who just returned from abroad. I need to meet them.

You haven't even finished dinner.

What client is so urgent?

The client's time is tight. It's a rare opportunity. I need to show—

enough sincerity.

MingShu, don't worry. I'll come right back—

after the meeting.

Auntie, I also made plans with a friend. I'll head out first.

Hmph. They're in such a hurry—

as if they're afraid no one will notice their affair.

Mom, I'm full. I'll go upstairs and tidy my room.

Mom, do you think Dad and WanQing—

No way! It must be that woman's doing.

Let's go check Dad's bedroom. I want to see if what she said—

is true or not.

Mom, we've searched everywhere something could be hidden.

Found nothing.

See? WanQing and Dad—

aren't like that. It's all QianDuoDuo—

stirring up trouble.

Mom, is it because QianDuoDuo—

is jealous of WanQing?

That's why she's using these tricks to make you kick her out?

Exactly! She comes in spouting nonsense—

about kids and affairs, making us look like fools—

running around like this.

Pulling these stunts right after arriving—

almost fooled all of us.

So many people here?

Mom, what's going on? A group cleaning session?

QianDuoDuo, how dare you say that!

If it weren't for your nonsense, would we have turned the room—

upside down like this?

What did I say?

My silly mother-in-law, what's the use of searching for evidence here?

That scumbag and the mistress have already dealt with it. Wait, no.

Those two little cuties are really bold, daring to come to

the Shen family's hotel to have their fun.

Mom, are you going to inspect the hotel this afternoon?

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, that's right.

YunHaoZhiYi

You two come with me, get more familiar with the family business.

Mom, you actually believe her nonsense?

YunHao, if Mom says you're going, then you're going. Less talk.

Oh, what a coincidence.

Mom, hubby, I want to go too. Take me with you.

Oh, how should I remind them? After all, this kind of

rich family drama is something I don't want to miss.

That new girl, QianDuoDuo,

is sharp-tongued and not easy to deal with.

A wild girl from the mountains,

what can she possibly achieve?

Don't worry, I've got this.

Chairman Shen, Chairman Gu is currently

discussing business with a very important client. He specifically instructed

that no one is to disturb them.

What kind of important client dares to stop even my mom?

Exactly. If you know what's good for you, step aside now.

Chairman Shen, Chairman Shen, don't make it difficult for

a small employee like me. Chairman Gu gave a strict order.

Difficult? Tell me, who exactly is inside?

Here it comes, the climax is about to begin.

What are you doing?

Auntie, TingYue, what brings you here?

I accidentally spilled water on Uncle's documents.

I'm handling it now.

Chairman Shen,

Chairman Gu is with a

very important client discussing business.

Quickly.

Sister WanQing, are you okay?

Mom, it seems like a misunderstanding. Don't be angry.

QianDuoDuo, take a good look.

There's nothing shameful going on here.

Why are you framing Sister WanQing?

But if I remember correctly,

Sister WanQing was supposed to meet a friend.

Why would she be at the hotel?

What exactly is going on?

Yes, WanQing, why are you here?

Auntie, it's like this.

Uncle arranged a meeting with Mr. SiDiWen to discuss cooperation.

I have a friend who happens to know Mr. SiDiWen,

so Uncle asked me to make the connection.

Oh, ouch! Yeah, MingShu.

Luckily, Mr. SiDiWen

and our friend WanQing haven't arrived yet. Otherwise, you guys—

Haha, let's just hurry up and leave first. Alright, Mom, let's go.

Look, the teacups are right here. How can this be fake?

It's just placing some teacups.

This ShenYunHao

is really a hopeless romantic. Beyond saving. If he finds out

that the thing he's been longing for,

Sister WanQing's lace panties,

are still hidden under the blanket, wouldn't he

have his heart shattered into a QR code?

What's under the blanket?

Hey, hey, hey! Honey, honey!

What are you doing, Mr. SiDiWen?

He's about to arrive. Whatever it is, let's talk about it at home.

At home? GuJingAn, you're so guilty.

I'm going to see what's under this blanket.

Aha!

GuJingAn, what is this?

You better explain this clearly.

I—

Honey, I don't know either. This, this, this— Manager!

What on earth is going on here?

Chairman Shen, Chairman Gu, I'm sorry. These panties

must have been left behind by the previous guests.

The housekeeping staff missed them during cleaning and didn't change the bedding thoroughly.

It's entirely my fault.

How could you make such a basic mistake?

Where did our hotel's high standards go?

Luckily, MingShu discovered it this time.

If other guests had seen it, our hotel's reputation—

would have been ruined by you.

Yes, yes, Chairman Gu is right.

I'll fix this immediately.

Is that really the case?

Oh, look—

WanQing, what are you standing around for?

Hurry up and take her to the hospital!

Be careful.

Oh no.

Playing ostrich the moment something happens.

What a sly fox.

No wonder he can fool the Shen family so easily.

Doctor, how is WanQing?

Nothing serious. The patient is just a bit emotionally agitated.

She has slight hypoglycemia. Some rest will do her good.

What about the baby in her belly? Is it okay too?

Baby?

The patient's test report shows—

It doesn't show pregnancy.

I misunderstood you.

Hmph, Gu JingAn.

Every time, you bring Fu WanQing.

To this private hospital for prenatal checkups. You must have already colluded with the doctor.

Long ago, huh?

What did you say?

Enough! You've already slandered WanQing.

Now you're even defaming your father-in-law. You just married into our family.

And you're already stirring up trouble. Do you want to completely.

Destroy our family before you're satisfied?

Mom, don't be angry yet.

I'll take DuoDuo out to talk. You guys go in first.

Check on WanQing.

Let's go.

You just came to the Shen family. Why are you targeting.

Dad and WanQing everywhere? And those.

Baseless rumors, what's really going on?

I didn't say anything. Didn't you guys find out yourselves?

Oh my god, this CEO's birth chart has issues.

Standing right in this spot, he's about to get hit by an out-of-control cart.

And get crippled.

Forget it.

Seeing how miserable he already is.

I might as well help out.

Even now, you're still cursing me.

Watch out!

So you really knew what would happen.

Then what you said earlier.

Oh, I was just talking nonsense, honey.

I just like you so much, so.

When I saw you in danger.

My potential just burst out.

Wow, these muscles feel really nice.

So firm and tight. I should take advantage of the time now.

And give them a quick feel.

Hey.

Boss Shen Gu has been purchasing.

Chinese patent medicines containing aristolochic acid monthly for nearly a year.

Long-term use of this drug can cause kidney function.

To rapidly deteriorate within a year, and it's irreversible.

What?

She was right again.

WanQing, are you feeling unwell anywhere else?

I'm fine, Auntie.

I'm just a little hungry.

Okay, let's go get you something to eat.

Thank you, Auntie.

Why did they suddenly come today?

I'm not sure either, and.

ShenMingShu also knows

about your pregnancy.

What?

This was kept so well hidden.

How could they possibly know?

Enough! You've already slandered WanQing.

Now you're accusing your father-in-law? You just married into our family.

and you're already stirring up trouble. Do you want to

ruin our family completely?

QianDuoDuo.

It must be her.

That girl just arrived at the Shen family and already knows everything about us.

If I hadn't arranged for the doctor to cooperate in advance,

all these things would have been exposed.

QianDuoDuo, nothing good happens when she's around.

Looks like we need to speed up our progress.

Move the plan forward.

Three thousand six hundred seventy-two.

Seven thousand seven hundred twenty-five. Ugh, how can I

get more real money out

before the Shen family goes bankrupt?

Hmm.

DuoDuo, what are you doing?

Strategic reserves, economic precautions. When we're short on money,

you'll thank me.

She's short on money.

Here's my secondary card. If you need money, use it.

Fortune comes, fortune goes. The abacus clicks and clacks,

but nothing beats my husband's card.

Honey, don't worry. From now on, if I get a bite to eat,

you'll get a dish to wash.

QianDuoDuo, I'm warning you.

Don't you dare slander WanQing again.

You just joined this family. You better behave.

Got it, Mom.

Oh, my silly mother-in-law.

That pair of scoundrels have been scheming behind the scenes.

They're desperately collecting scattered shares to stage a coup.

And you're just being used as a pawn.

It's okay, Mom. Even if we go bankrupt,

I'll take care of you. I won't let you

and your daughter dance for money. That's just how kind I am.

Enough! Stop talking about dancing.

Huh? Mom, I didn't say anything. Are you hearing things?

Don't try to fool me. You just said

they're collecting scattered shares.

TingYue, aren't you going to say something?

Listen to what she's saying.

I'll explain it to you later.

DuoDuo, Mom and I still have things to discuss.

You go upstairs first.

Mm-hmm.

Mom, calm down. Sit.

Mom, today at the hospital,

I heard DuoDuo's thoughts saying I'd get hit by a cart.

At first, I didn't believe it, but then immediately,

an out-of-control cart appeared.

You're saying she actually knew what would happen?

Mm-hmm.

Also today, DuoDuo said Dad was drugging me.

I had my assistant check right away, and it turns out

Dad's been buying Chinese medicine that causes kidney failure.

Mom, DuoDuo's predictions have come true multiple times.

We'd better prepare.

Mom.

You called us down early. What's up?

Now, TingYue

and DuoDuo are officially married.

According to Grandma's will,

the company should go to TingYue.

The collaboration with Mr. JingAn SiDiWen

should be handled by TingYue.

No.

Aunt, the deal with Mr. SiDiWen

is at a critical stage. Changing personnel now

might cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

Right, MingShu.

Handing the company to TingYue

isn't urgent. Let's close the deal first,

then handle the transfer later.

This deal is the group's most important project for the next three years.

You don't want TingYue to handle it

because you're afraid he'll succeed and take over smoothly.

Mr. SiDiWen's collaboration with Mingsheng Group

depends on the group's strength and sincerity. Nothing's changed.

What misunderstandings could there be?

But you two are acting so nervous.

Afraid of something?

Of course they're afraid you'll find out their dirty secrets.

This cheating couple not only embezzled company funds,

but also turned the Shen family's hotel suites

into their personal love nests, doing it everywhere.

Plus, they have special tastes—they like recording

those unspeakable moments.

Disgusting. So disgusting.

Hey hubby, Dad's coffee

tastes different from yours.

Who knew the young madam could even smell that.

It's because the master and young master prefer different coffee beans,

so the aromas differ.

Yeah, yeah.

Drugging me at home

The easiest way is to tamper with the food.

And coffee tastes vary from person to person.

It's the perfect time to drug someone alone.

Aunt Wang, I don't feel like coffee today.

Get me a glass of milk instead.

TingYue, Aunt Wang brewed a cup of coffee.

It took four hours. If you don't drink it,

wouldn't that be a waste of her effort?

Since when does the master drink

according to the servant's arrangement, WanQing?

Are you a bit too concerned about

our Shen family's affairs? Got it, Auntie.

I spoke out of turn.

I'm done eating. I'll head upstairs first.

Sister WanQing.

Oh, honey, WanQing meant well.

Why are you so angry?

I just said a few words to her, and you're already heartbroken.

Is she your lover or something?

What nonsense! Forget it, forget it.

Fine, we'll do as you say. I happen to have

a business trip to Harbor City these two days. So the upcoming negotiation

will be left to TingYue.

TingYue, does Auntie not like me?

Ever since DuoDuo came,

she's scolded me so many times.

I know whatever I say is wrong,

but I only meant well.

Hubby is excellent in every way, but it's a pity he's so outstanding

that he's seen as a thorn in the side by his jealous father and the eager-to-rise mistress,

who drugged him.

If you know whatever you say is wrong, then say less.

Hubby, you're such a straight man.

Sister WanQing meant for you to comfort her,

not tell her to shut up.

Why are you hiding in the corner eavesdropping on others?

You're so ill-mannered.

This hallway is a public area. Besides,

you were talking so loud it was hard not to hear.

You—

Fu WanQing.

DuoDuo is my wife. Watch your tone.

Fine, very well, Qian DuoDuo.

You just wait.

He may be straight, but when it comes to protecting his own,

it's kinda hot.

Eat up.

And this is?

This is Uncle Qin, my old classmate.

Oh, hello Uncle Qin.

Hello.

Uncle Qin usually lives abroad.

He and Mr. Sidney were classmates in grad school.

He knew you wanted to partner with Mr. Sidney,

so he flew back just to help you connect.

So this is Qin Shuwen?

Grandma's college classmate who had a crush on her for years.

But Grandma didn't think it through—

if she could get Qin Shuwen's help,

how could Grandpa, also their classmate, not know?

He didn't tell her

because Qin Shuwen

was already on Grandpa's side.

Grandpa set Qin Shuwen up

to return now and close the deal in two days,

then accuse Grandma of cheating at the signing,

transfer assets, and divorce her.

Then he'd take the company. After Grandma fell,

Qin Shuwen even became her

top donor online.

Later, he asked to meet privately,

trapped her, and tormented her for days.

Wow, are all middle-aged people here this wild? Ugh.

But gotta say, this forced-love plot is kinda hot.

Mom.

Uncle Qin, it's getting late.

We have plans, so we won't keep you for dinner.

Okay, no problem.

Mingshu, I'll pick you up tomorrow morning.

Mom, if what Duoduo said is true,

what will you do?

They dare scheme against me? Think I'm weak?

Plus, they have a kink—they like recording

those... unmentionable acts.

Tingyue, remember

what Duoduo said?

Gu Jing'an records his affairs.

Yeah.

Get that video. If at the signing,

he behaves, we'll let it slide.

But if he really does

slander me,

I'll make sure

he regrets it.

Mr. Sidney, pleasure working with you.

Boss Shen, Mr. Sidney,

congrats! This deal is a business benchmark,

sure to be a win-win!

All thanks to BOSS Shen.

In this collaboration,

BOSS Shen not only demonstrated

exceptional capabilities but also showed me

the immense potential of Mingsheng Group. Working with him

is an honor.

Mr. SiDiWen, you flatter me.

BOSS Gu, like father, like son!

BOSS Shen is young and promising.

He will surely lead Mingsheng to greater glory in the future. Oh!

Thank you for your kind words, BOSS Wang. Indeed,

TingYue independently facilitated

the collaboration with Mr. SiDiWen,

fully proving his capabilities.

So JingAn and I have decided

to completely hand over

the management of Mingsheng Group to TingYue.

I’ve heard it before.

Before the old BOSS Shen and his wife passed away,

they wanted to hand the company over to young BOSS Shen.

But it was always

GuJingAn who clung to the company.

Exactly! A phoenix man like him,

finally got some real power—why would he let it go easily?

That’s great! Before, I was busy with company affairs

and inevitably neglected you. From now on,

after handing everything over to TingYue,

I’ll have time to properly accompany you.

He’s acting so magnanimous—was I really overthinking it?

Back then, you were a poor scholar from the countryside. When you pursued Mom,

you wore out your shoes and wouldn’t even replace them. Now you’re wearing

Italian handmade leather shoes and lying without batting an eye.

Who... who’s talking?

Action.

How about this? I’ll

go announce this news

to the public right now.

Hahaha!

TingYue, Mr. SiDiWen,

next, I have an important announcement to make.

Please, both of you, take a short break offstage. Okay, please.

Everyone,

you all know I, GuJingAn, came from

a poor boy from the mountains.

All I had was passion and

a heart full of love for MingShu.

Nothing else.

So, when MingShu

chose me against all odds,

I secretly vowed in my heart.

In this lifetime, I will definitely treat her well.

Decades have passed.

I dare not say I am a perfect husband.

But if we search our hearts, I have always put her first.

Cherish her.

Respect her.

Here it comes, the birth of an Oscar winner. The deeper the setup,

the more brutal the backstab. Oh my!

It's her talking, but I never could have imagined—

my wife of decades, who shared my bed,

would disregard our marital bond and have an affair.

And even embezzle assets. So, I've decided—

to divorce her.

For real?

Chairman Shen, is Chairman Gu's accusation true?

Did you really cheat? Nonsense!

Air dirty laundry in front of Mr. SiDiWen?

Are you trying to sabotage this deal? Mr. SiDiWen,

values family harmony above all as an investor.

Chairman Shen,

Chairman Gu, what on earth is going on between you two?

Auntie, I know it's not my place to speak up now, but—

I can't stand by and watch Uncle being kept in the dark.

Yesterday afternoon, when I went to the office to deliver files to Uncle,

I saw with my own eyes—you and Mr. QinShuWen

acting intimately in the office, even discussing

transferring the company's core assets

to your offshore private accounts.

This is outrageous! To smear someone,

you'd spin such lies?

Wait—

I know this plot. Next, evidence is coming, right?

Hope Mom-in-law holds on. Don't faint, or else—

QinShuWen's forced midlife romance subplot

might start early.

Is this all made up?

Mom, you didn’t really... with that Qin guy—

Shut up! Don’t get sidetracked.

OMG, Chairman Shen actually cheated!

And it’s revealed now? Mr. SiDiWen

will be furious.

Everyone, my mother’s integrity in business for decades

speaks for itself.

Jumping to conclusions based on hearsay is reckless.

Mini-Boss Shen is right.

We all trust Boss Shen’s character.

Baseless accusations? How could you!

Grasping at straws.

I know words aren’t proof. This evidence—

I stumbled upon it by chance.

I know saying this will offend Auntie,

but

I just can't bear to see the Shen family

betrayed by the person they trust the most.

This is a self-directed drama, but no wonder she

works so hard for GuJingAn. After all, she

isn't some family friend's daughter but the child

GuJingAn's white moonlight

had with someone else.

GuJingAn is really bold,

switching FuWanQing

with the real Fu family heiress.

FuWanQing has lived

a good life for over 20 years. No wonder she helps

GuJingAn speak.

Mom,

GuJingAn,

Chairman Gu, let me remind you, today is the important day

for the signing between our companies. Please mind the occasion.

Mr. SiDiWen, I'm sorry.

I didn't want to air our dirty laundry either,

but ShenMingShu

has gone too far. I've always cherished our marital bond,

yet she

colluded with outsiders to drain the entire Mingsheng Group!

ShenMingShu, how dare you

pull these moves behind our backs? The company isn't yours alone. True,

we've trusted you all these years.

How could you betray us?

What a brilliant reversal, dumping all the blame

on Mother-in-law so the shareholders' anger

targets only her. No wonder after my husband's kidney failed,

he passed away so soon—exhausted

trying to protect Mother-in-law and the company.

Shut up! Stop talking!

Eldest Brother, what's really going on?

Don't worry,

everything is under control.

GuJingAn, we've been married for decades.

Must you slander me so ruthlessly?

Slander? Even now, you're still defiant. Fine,

today, I'll show everyone

how you betrayed this family and the company.

Great, let's see who humiliates themselves today.

The evidence here

documents how ShenMingShu

colluded with QinShuWen

to plot against the company's interests.

Before obtaining this evidence, I couldn't believe

my wife of decades would do this.

She would actually do such a thing, Chairman Gu.

Running a family isn't easy. Do you really want to

expose your wife in front of the entire company?

Mr. SiDiWen,

I know this isn't right, but it's precisely because

I cherished our marital bond and kept tolerating it

that she escalated things to this point today.

Auntie, Uncle has always respected you.

Last time he was on a business trip, he worked so hard he ended up in the hospital with appendicitis.

He was afraid you'd worry, so he specifically told us not to tell you.

But how could you... how could you do this?

Pfft! Overwork? Nonsense!

He was partying too hard with his new little model,

landed himself in the hospital, and even caught some nasty disease.

Thank goodness Mother-in-law had already moved to a separate room.

Otherwise, where would the dignity of this wealthy lady be?

Gu JingAn, you can't release what's in there.

If it gets out, our entire family will truly be finished.

Now you're scared?

When you were doing all those things, why didn't you

think about this family? Think about the company? Today,

I must expose your true colors in front of everyone.

Gu JingAn, I bore your children.

Do you really want to air all this dirty laundry

right now?

Sorry, everyone.

I don't want to do this either, but your actions

betrayed not just me, but all of Mingsheng's

shareholders and employees.

For their sake, I have no choice.

Oh my god, this is too juicy!

Quick, film it! This is definitely headline material.

Holy crap, isn't that Chairman Gu in the video? Just now,

he was crying and accusing others, but turns out

he's the one who cheated! And the woman in the video—

isn't that her? No wonder she was

desperately defending Boss Gu earlier. So this

is her idea of filial piety?

This isn't real!

No, no, it's not like this! Turn it off, turn it off now!

Mr. Gu, so you're actually the hypocrite who abandoned your wife and children,

betrayed your family. Someone who can't even fulfill

basic family responsibilities. I declare that all my companies

will cease any cooperation with you from now on.

Mr. SiDiWen, let me explain! It was her—

she bribed the technicians to fake this video! Tell me,

why would you do this?

Is this the legendary 'if I shift blame fast enough,

morality can't catch up to me'? The video is crystal clear,

Dolby sound and all, and you still have the nerve to play the victim?

Sigh, after all, this old man even dares to bring his mistress around.

What else wouldn't he do?

How dare you ask me why?

Gu JingAn

When you still had feelings for your white moonlight, you placed her daughter

right by your side. Did you think no one would find out?

The daughter of your white moonlight—

isn't Fu WanQing the Fu family heiress?

How could you...

Now,

to seize the Shen family business,

you and your mistress

plotted this scheme to frame me for having an affair,

accusing me of transferring assets.

It's all your doing!

Stop filming!

I kept this hidden for so long—how does she know?

Shen MingShu, oh Shen MingShu,

I never thought you'd go to such lengths to frame me,

preparing for so long.

Mr. Si DiWen, this is all her elaborate

act to ruin my reputation,

so she can get her way.

Gu JingAn, do you think I'd slander you

without proof like you do?

TingYue,

everyone, see clearly:

this is Gu JingAn's record of secretly acquiring

Mingsheng Group's scattered shares over the past six months, and evidence of transferring assets

to buy overseas properties.

So, the one truly emptying Mingsheng and betraying the marriage

is him.

What kind of mess is this?

How could he do such a thing?

Wow, as expected of my mother-in-law—in her youth, she dominated the business world,

after marriage, she gave birth to my husband

and his handsome siblings, and now in her old age, she can still

take down a scumbag.

Gu JingAn, you traitor,

you ungrateful wretch, how dare you scheme against the company's assets?

Gu JingAn, no wonder this quarter

had such huge losses—it all went into your pocket.

I announce, effective immediately, my marriage with Gu JingAn

is dissolved, and his positions at Mingsheng Group

are revoked. Additionally,

I will use legal means to recover

all the assets he transferred.

Mr. Si DiWen, please rest assured,

from now on, my son Shen TingYue

will officially assume the role of CEO at Mingsheng Group.

Oversee all group operations

Mr. SiDiWen, I assure you

Mingsheng's core business remains solid

I will also initiate an internal audit immediately

To ensure such incidents never happen again

Hubby, you're so cool! Starting tomorrow

I'll be your number one career fan - scumbags, scram!

The handsome CEO makes a dazzling entrance

BOSS Shen

Your decisiveness is admirable. I'm willing

To give Mingsheng another chance. Looking forward to our future cooperation

For a win-win outcome

We won't let you down

Security! Throw these two out. From now on

They're banned from Mingsheng. Take them away

MingShu...

I was blinded by greed

Please, for the sake of our decades of marriage

Give me one more chance

Don't touch me! Take him away

You're so heartless! You're driving me to despair

Just wait! I won't let you off easily

Mom, stop crying. You need to pull yourself together

The company's in chaos. They're waiting for you and big brother

To take charge

You're right. That scumbag GuJingAn

Isn't worth my tears

DuoDuo, we owe you this time

We misunderstood you before. Mom apologizes

Mom, don't say that. I didn't do much

It was your thorough preparation

That nailed that scumbag on the spot

Sis-in-law, don't be modest. You're now

Our family's lucky star

So our family won't go bankrupt now?

And mom and I don't have to dance anymore?

Well...

That despicable couple is at it again

Like a toad that won't quit

Can't go a day without stirring trouble

Mom just got news - our chief cost engineer

Was poached by GuJingAn at a high price

What?!

The municipal land auction is the day after tomorrow

GuJingAn chose this exact moment

To steal our staff - he's cutting off our path!

What should we do now?

Construction costing? Isn't that my specialty? But I

Never worked at the company and came from the countryside

How can I make mom-in-law and hubby believe in me?

He's the founding father of construction cost estimation.

DuoDuo, the auction the day after tomorrow...

You're coming with us.

Huh?

How's business lately?

So many old friends today.

Judging by today's turnout, many are determined...

to win that west district land at all costs.

Of course! It's a key government-planned zone.

Even Mingsheng joined the bidding—it's a bloodbath!

Look at this project... Chairman Gu? Why's he here?

And isn't that Chairman Shen next to him?

Haven't you heard? Chairman Gu had an affair.

That woman beside him is the mistress. Now he...

even started a new company to rival Mingsheng openly.

See the bespectacled man? Engineer Wang—

Mingsheng's former chief cost estimation expert.

Back then, CEO Shen...

poached him from abroad with a huge salary. Every firm wanted him!

Two days ago, Chairman Gu lured him away with an even higher offer.

Brutal move—stealing their core technical expert.

Let's see who wins today.

It's still anyone's game.

Chairman Gu... his skills haven't faded.

Recruiting talent like Engineer Wang? Impressive.

Truly admirable.

Chairman Gu, we'll need...

your guidance moving forward, DuoDuo.

Oh, don't mention it.

You actually dared to come! But if I recall correctly...

Mingsheng doesn't even have a cost estimator now, does it?

Nonsense! Are we wrong?

Engineer Wang works for us now.

With nobody to calculate costs, you still came to bid?

You're just asking for humiliation.

My advice? Go home now...

before you embarrass yourselves further by failing...

basic math. Mingsheng's last shred of dignity...

will be utterly destroyed today.

Don't get cocky, Gu Jing'an! Who said...

Mingsheng can't survive without him? Let me introduce...

our ace cost estimator at Mingsheng Group now.

That 'expert' you poached? He's not even...

half as good as her!

Why does she look familiar...

Shen Mingshu?!

Desperate times call for desperate measures, huh?

Grabbing some random nobody, thinking you can win the bid?

In all of Jiangcheng's construction cost circle...

nobody tops Engineer Wang.

A person who doesn't even dare to show their face can't have any real skills.

Hmph.

Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is about to begin.

Please take your seats in an orderly manner.

In that case, we'll see about that.

Today's first land auction.

A thousand-acre wasteland in the west of the city, starting bid: 200 million yuan.

210 million.

400 million.

So generous, doubling the bid right away, Chairman Gu.

This leaves no room for others to survive.

Only companies with strong financial backing like theirs.

can swallow this piece of fat. We can only watch from the sidelines.

400 million.

Gu JingAn doesn't have that much money on hand right now.

Rong'an Real Estate bids 400 million. Any higher offers?

Congratulations, Chairman Gu, starting off with a bang.

Rong'an Real Estate's future is bound to be smooth sailing.

No choice, preparation speaks for itself.

400 million, going once.

Done.

Mingsheng Group, please place your bid.

430 million. 480 million.

500 million. This land is indeed good, but 500 million.

isn't that too much?

Yeah, it's already reached 500 million in no time.

This isn't an auction; it's clearly two companies.

fighting for pride.

Mom, big bro, should we keep going?

Looking at them, they're determined to fight us to the end.

If this continues.

it won't benefit either side.

This land is the future core of Jiangcheng's development.

Securing it will give Mingsheng a strategic advantage for the next decade.

Its strategic value far exceeds its current worth.

But now, it's already nearing the land's.

current maximum value limit. If we keep bidding.

profit margins will shrink significantly. It's not worth it.

No, even if we don't make a profit, this land must not fall into.

Gu JingAn's hands. This pride.

Mingsheng must fight for.

550 million.

Chairman Gu, this land's upper limit is around 600 million.

As long as our bid doesn't exceed 600 million.

this project is a guaranteed win.

600 million. What? 600 million?

This is already higher than this year's highest single land.

transaction price.

Big bro, what do we do? It's already at 600 million.

Bid higher.

Why stop now?

Where's all that bravado from earlier?

Suddenly gone quiet? Not even brave enough to raise once more?

Dare to compete with us?

No more. Further bids yield zero profit.

No margin left. Thought Mingsheng had real power.

Turns out, without Engineer Wang,

you can't even secure a decent plot!

Without a pro like Engineer Wang to assess,

they probably can't even judge the land's true value.

Hesitant and timid.

Worthy of competing with us? Hah!

Fools!

Think you snatched a gold mine?

That land looks juicy on surface, but underground's riddled

with active fault lines. Just foundation work

and disaster prep could cost you another 200 mil.

Had to act convincing to make you bid near the ceiling

for this money pit!

600 million, first call.

Sold! Congrats to Rong'an Realty for winning Plot 1.

See this, Shen Mingshu?

This is the gap. Talent brings wealth.

Mingsheng can't keep talent, so watch the prize

land in my, Gu Jing'an's, plate.

Looks like Rong'an leads real estate now. Congrats, Chair Gu!

You dogs! Enjoy your arrogance. Just wait,

see if you'll still be laughing later.

Next, Plot 2 of this auction:

wasteland in Chengdong New Area, opening bid 30 million.

Here. This plot's our target.

35 million.

40 million.

43 million.

50 million.

50 million, once.

Sold! Congrats to Mingsheng Group for winning Plot 2

at 50 million.

Shen Mingshu, this

is your ace? Can't get the prime plot, so you snap up

this unwanted garbage lot?

Not even a decent competitor.

What a joke!

What do you know? Just 50 mil. I'd buy it to sit on.

My call.

Still stubborn? Everyone knows Chengdong's tough to develop.

You're insane, treating trash as treasure.

Mingsheng really misjudged this time. That land...

What development value could it possibly have?

Yeah, compared to the prime land Chairman Gu acquired,

it's like night and day. Seems like without Engineer Wang,

Mingsheng is nothing special after all.

Who told you we bought this land

to develop it ourselves?

If not for development, why spend 50 million to acquire it?

To raise pigs, maybe?

Of course, we're waiting for its value to appreciate. With some luck,

it could multiply several times over.

Waiting for appreciation? How could this worthless land appreciate?

No wonder you wrap yourself up so tightly—your judgment is terrible.

I’d love to see where Mingsheng dug up such a fool.

Qian Duoduo? So it’s you!

Shen Mingshu, oh Shen Mingshu,

is Mingsheng really that desperate?

Pushing a country bumpkin forward—this is

the biggest joke in the world!

I knew it—no professional would act

so sneaky. So it’s you, you hillbilly!

Hey, everyone, take a look—this is Mingsheng’s

standards now? Hiring someone who knows nothing—

a village woman—to bid?

I’d say Mingsheng is about to collapse completely.

What did you just say?

Chairman Shen, you’ve really lost it this time.

Letting a clueless daughter-in-law take the helm—

isn’t this pushing the company into a pit? Seems like

Chairman Gu was right. Without Engineer Wang,

Mingsheng is truly doomed. How could they do

something so unprofessional?

Who told you Mingsheng is doomed? This land is remote,

full of old buildings—clearly a government demolition target.

Once the government plan kicks in, the compensation

could multiply several times over.

Demolition? Qian Duoduo,

you think this is your village,

where tearing down a pigsty gets you a few hundred bucks?

This is commercial investment—a game of hundreds of millions.

And you’re banking on demolition profits?

What a country bumpkin!

Even with huge funds at your disposal, you’d only

think small and dream big.

Chairman Shen’s daughter-in-law is truly embarrassing.

Mingsheng is about to take a huge loss

on this 50 million.

Wait—everyone, look! The official document just released—

the East New District is now a key education demonstration zone.

It’s slated for demolition—that land’s value just multiplied tenfold!

It’s true! What incredible luck did Mingsheng Group have?

Turning 50 million into hundreds of millions in profit. That vision...

is just too sharp. Why didn't I raise my paddle earlier?

Sis-in-law, you actually called it. You're amazing!

This isn't just investing. It's like turning stone into gold!

Yeah, DuoDuo, you're incredible.

Just a lucky fluke. A blind cat stumbling upon a fat mouse.

A few hundred million in profit? My land in the west will bring...

over a billion in pure profit in the future.

Exactly. Once that land is developed, your Mingsheng...

will still be crushed under our Rong'an's feet.

Chairman Gu, I suggest you call...

your survey team at the site right now.

By this time, they should've dug up some bad news...

and are probably struggling with how to report it to you.

What did you say?

Chairman Gu, the survey team reports that the west land...

is full of karst caves and fault lines. Just reinforcing the foundation...

and disaster mitigation will cost at least 200 million more.

What? Chairman Shen's daughter-in-law...

is too impressive. Even the survey team...

didn't spot this issue in advance, but she knew.

Yeah, not only did she make hundreds of millions on the east land...

but also avoided losses on the west land. Her investment vision...

is just too sharp.

How did you know there were problems underground?

BOSS Gu, how I knew isn't important...

What matters is you just spent 600 million on that land...

and geological fixes will cost at least 200 million more. That doesn't even...

include potential construction accidents or delays.

Even if you barely complete it, annual maintenance...

and management costs will pile up...

It'll take at least ten years just to break even.

You...

BOSS Gu, take care of your health...

and try to live long enough to see any profits.

400 million.

480 million.

500 million.

550 million.

So you knew that land was a death trap all along?

You kept bidding me up step by step to make me jump into the fire...

at the highest price.

BOSS Gu, auction rules: highest bidder wins.

You're rich and powerful. Our Mingsheng couldn't compete...

so we had to concede gracefully.

Qian DuoDuo, you vicious woman!

How dare you scheme against us? You'll die horribly!

Oh, if I recall correctly...

when you divorced Mom, you only got...

about 50 million, right? So where did the rest...

Five hundred fifty million, probably borrowed from

major banks. If calculated based on

a ten-year equal principal repayment,

BOSS Gu, you'd be paying over six million a month!

That includes the two billion that just appeared.

Doesn't that mean RongAn's cash flow is about to break?

JingAn

What kind of mental resilience is this? With this kind of health,

how did you even live to see the day of returns?

Why faint here of all places? This is just disgusting.

Leave it to me.

Hello, do you have any water used by the cleaners?

The stinkier the better. Preferably just taken out

of the toilet.

Ah!

The stinkier it is, the faster he'll wake up. Physical therapy.

Ma'am, this is water just used to mop the toilet. Guaranteed

to be pungent.

This smell

is truly authentic.

QianDuoDuo, what are you doing?

I'm helping wake him up. He's fainted way too hard.

YunHao

Come give me a hand.

Got it, sis!

Pry his mouth open. The stinkier it is, the sooner he'll wake up.

I'm awake!

See?

He's really awake.

Wow, he woke up way too fast. This isn't just stinky water,

it's downright auspicious!

QianDuoDuo

You just wait.

Young master, let go. Madam... Madam is already gone.

Shut up! She's not gone. She's just asleep.

She's already stinking, young master. Madam is already stinking.

She's not stinking! She's not!

What the hell? Is the world this crazy?

Sis!

You're amazing. How do you seem to know everything?

Me?

Maybe I'm just born lucky.

Lucky?

Sis, help me unpack these. I've already opened over three hundred,

but still haven't gotten the hidden edition I want.

Holy cow!

Nowadays,

there are so many ways to make money?

A plush toy

can sell for this much?

Hidden, it's a hidden edition.

Sister-in-law, you're amazing.

ZhiYi

That's little sister.

You're all grown up now, be as steady as me.

YunHao

I had my reasons for what happened before. Can you meet me?

10 AM tomorrow, at the park.

Oh my god, is this something I can watch for free?

These muscles, these lines.

Why can't this robe be a little looser?

What's wrong?

Honey, good morning.

This is soup I made especially for you.

Good for your health.

DuoDuo

Did I do something wrong lately?

I knew he'd dislike it, but this recipe...

I haven't made it in a while, so I'm a bit rusty.

But the effect is the same.

Forget it, I'll practice more.

Though it doesn't look great.

But it tastes amazing.

Thanks for your hard work, honey.

No need to be polite between us. What about you?

If you really want to thank me.

You wouldn't mind letting me touch your abs, would you?

Dream on.

TingYue, bad news.

YunHao was taken by GuJingAn.

What happened?

Yesterday, FuWanQing asked to meet Second Brother.

Second Brother wanted to settle things once and for all.

Who knew that pair of scumbags had bad intentions.

They straight up kidnapped him.

Where is YunHao now?

No idea. His phone's off, and his location is disabled.

ShenMingShu

YunHao is with me.

But this kid's luck is bad.

In just a short while, he's already lost 30 million.

As his mother, why don't you pay up for him?

GuJingAn, what are you trying to do?

If you want him back, bring the money to the Royal Club.

Let me tell you.

My patience is limited.

Don't try anything funny.

That pair of scumbags owes a lot of debt.

They can't raise the money now, so they came up with.

This crazy idea to kidnap ShenYunHao.

Set him up to lose money

I've seen sons screw over their dads, but never a dad screwing over his son

DuoDuo, what should we do now?

Come with me to deal with GuJingAn

YunHao

Second brother

A handsome young guy

Got beaten into a limited edition pig head

Sister-in-law

Big brother

GuJingAn

He's your own son! How could you do this to him?

Own son?

Now only the child in WanQing's belly

is worthy of being my real son

Enough talk

300 million

Or else

no one takes him away

300 million? Didn't you just say 30 million?

I changed my mind, got a problem with that?

Large bank withdrawals require appointments. How could I possibly

come up with that much money right now?

No money?

Simple solution

This is the Imperial Club after all

No money? We can borrow! Let's each borrow 300 million as principal

Three rounds to decide life or death

When it's over, no matter who wins or loses

I'll let him go

Deal?

300 million

That chump change isn't enough to fill my teeth

Once you dare to sit at this gambling table

I'll make sure you owe 3 billion, 30 billion

By then

forget about redeeming this trash

even the entire Shen family

will have to cough up everything down to the bones

You had the road to heaven but chose the path to hell

Daring to play cards with me? Like a toad jumping into boiling oil

Asking for death

Fine

Since Chairman Gu is in such a playful mood, I'll play a few rounds with you

DuoDuo, do you know how to play?

I don't, but I definitely won't lose

DuoDuo

GuJingAn grew up in the countryside

and learned cheating tricks from a bunch of gamblers

You're a rookie playing against him - you'll get taken advantage of, sister-in-law

Second Brother is the Texas Hold'em champion. In such a short time,

he lost 30 million.

It must be GuJingAn and Fu Wanqing

who set this up together.

Exactly, Sister-in-law.

What? Don't tell me you guys

don't even have the guts to sit at the table?

Fine. Since you're scared of losing,

just kneel down and beg me.

Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I'll even give you a 1% discount.

I said,

I'll play with you.

DuoDuo, let me handle this.

When I studied abroad, I often played Texas Hold'em with friends.

Though I'm a bit rusty now, it's still better than someone who's

never played before.

Leave it to me, don't worry.

Let's begin.

Your skills are quite sharp.

A real pro.

Her moves don't look like a beginner's.

Could she be like us?

Why panic?

At the poker table, it's all about experience and tactics.

She's just a wild girl from the countryside.

Even if she learned a few tricks, hmph,

it's all just bluffing.

The host follows the guest's lead. You decide what to play: Pai Gow, Texas Hold'em,

or Baccarat.

I don't know how to play any of those.

But since there are three of us, let's play Landlords.

Landlords? Are you kidding me?

She dares to play Landlords here?

Landlords? I thought you had some real skills.

Turns out you're just a country bumpkin

who only knows kid's games.

So what? As long as I can beat you.

Deal the cards.

Okay.

The base bet for this round is 100k.

You can call the points.

The multiplier depends on the points called, up to five.

Landlords is the easiest game to rig. Following the script,

GuJingAn will definitely deal me a great hand

to get me hooked.

Once I confidently call high points, they'll

use seemingly coincidental moves to crush me into the abyss.

Check your cards.

Huh?

What are those three cards for?

Yeah, what's the meaning of putting it here? I don't even know the hole cards.

Those are the landlord's cards. So you really are a newbie.

You don't even know the rules.

Seems like all those flashy moves of yours

were just for show.

With skills like this, you still dare to sit at the table? You're just here to give away money.

Who says I don't know the rules? I just haven't played in a while and forgot.

What kind of hand is this?

Ouch.

My hand is just average.

Bid one point.

Hey, my hand is pretty good this time. I'll bid three points.

Honey, their bids aren't high.

Should I call for the landlord with this hand?

Call it! You have to call it with such a good hand. Bid five points, yes.

It's a sure win. Bid five points.

This hand looks like it's all bombs. You can win easily.

But actually, this is a trap they set. The base score is 100,000.

With their careful manipulation, just one hand

can make me lose everything.

DuoDuo, isn't 100,000 base too high?

They're clearly well-prepared.

Yeah, sis-in-law. Look at the way they're eyeing each other.

They're definitely up to no good. We shouldn't play this hand.

DuoDuo.

Why didn't you call for the landlord?

Call it! With such a good hand, of course I'll call. I bid five points.

Wow, my luck is amazing this time.

This luck is incredible. Wow, this is some insane luck.

Not a single useless card.

Didn't expect her to be so good at this.

The fool took the bait.

Then I'll start with a three-of-a-kind plus one.

Three threes with a seven.

Bomb.

She's making me bomb.

Oops.

How come I don't even have a three-of-a-kind plus one?

Forget it, four fives.

Bomb right at the start? How good is this hand?

Hey, four fives. I can follow with four sixes.

What are you guys doing?

DuoDuo just played a three-of-a-kind plus one.

And you two directly dropped two bombs.

Seriously, how can you bomb three threes?

Could it be that you've already set up your hands?

Hey, don't say that.

You were the one who shuffled. How could we set up the cards?

If you think there are too many bombs,

then bomb back.

Hmph, then I—

Four eights

Idiot

Four tens

Four Js

Oh my god, they've been bombing since the start!

Am I dreaming?

If this is real, this round's win or loss could be hundreds of millions!

Four Qs

Ouch

Just right

Four Ks

Forget it, I won't hit my own people. I'm out.

Sorry, I can still follow up.

Four Aces

Hmph

Can't beat it, pass

What about you, WanQing?

I'll take it—four twos!

Looks like my luck's a bit better than yours this round.

You probably only have four nines left in your hand now, right?

So far, there have been nine bombs on the table.

Base score 100,000, you called five, nine bombs multiplied nine times—

If you lose, you'll owe each of us—

256 million, and for two people combined—

That's 512 million.

And this round isn't over yet. If it goes to the end—

I'm afraid you'll lose even more.

500 million? That's more than the 300 million YunHao lost—

Way more! No way, this is way too risky!

We don't want the person, YunHao.

You're on your own.

Sis, no! You can't just stand by and watch me die!

Thinking of leaving? Table rules: once it starts, there's no stopping.

QianDuoDuo,

if you concede, you pay up.

If you can't pay, then TingYue will have to—

hand over 20% of Mingsheng Group's shares to settle the debt.

In your dreams! I'd rather die than let Mingsheng Group—

fall into the hands of a despicable scoundrel like you!

Oh, that's not up to you.

Today,

either pay up or hand over the shares. Otherwise, none of you—

are leaving this place.

Aiya, JingAn,

I think DuoDuo and ZhiYi—

are quite tender and delicate.

If they can't pay, sending them to certain places might—

fetch a good price.

Hahaha, good point. Next!

Enough! I can transfer the shares, but you can't touch them.

Hahaha, deal!

Bring the contract.

Here.

Wait, who told you—

I lost this round.

Hahaha, oh my, QianDuoDuo!

Are you daydreaming? You only have four nines left.

How can you beat my four twos?

Hahaha!

Then take a good look at my cards.

What are they, really?

Damn, the Joker Bomb is in her hand!

Joker Bomb, I win!

How is this possible? How could the Joker Bomb be with you?

Why not?

The Joker Bomb has always been in my hand.

You cheated! The Joker Bomb was clearly in my hand!

I didn’t even touch your cards. How could I cheat?

Sister WanQing.

Did you misread your cards?

Misread?

Ridiculous!

How could I not even know my own cards?

WanQing, what’s wrong with your cards?

This can’t be! My hole cards—

They were clearly the Joker Bomb! How did they turn into four nines?

You—you all saw my hole cards just now!

They were definitely the Joker Bomb!

She—she’s the one playing tricks!

You must be mistaken. The Joker Bomb was always in her hand.

Yeah, we all saw it.

Sis here is a goddess. A little—

sleight of hand and memory tampering is child’s play.

Just a bit taxing on the mana. Tonight—

I’ll need to feel hubby’s abs to recharge.

You—you’re all in cahoots with her to scam me!

QianDuoDuo!

This is Long Ye’s turf. Cheating here—

won’t end well.

Long Ye!

How audacious!

Who dares to cheat in Long Ye’s—

my casino? Oh, Long Ye!

You came just in time! It’s this woman—

cheating in your casino, breaking the rules.

Yes, Long Ye! Someone like this, ruining the game—

you must deal with her properly.

This Long Ye seems domineering, but in reality—

he’s just a henpecked husband with a daily allowance of fifty bucks.

He usually wants a boba milk tea with taro paste and pearls.

He has to report to his wife in advance.

How does she know? No, she didn't even say a word.

How can I hear her talking? Boss Long.

Daring to cheat in your territory? That's downright lawless.

You must punish them severely according to the rules.

To set an example. Hmph.

Daring to cheat in my territory? They must be punished. Get them!

Hold the cheater down!

Is it really her? QianDuoDuo.

You're done.

It's them. Why are they being arrested?

Boss Long, she's the one who cheated.

Why are you arresting us?

Yes, Boss Long. She's the one who should be arrested.

Shut up. You've got some nerve.

This is a legitimate entertainment venue.

You two scumbags have made a mess of it. In just a few rounds.

You made that young man lose 30 million.

You're quite something, aren't you?

Boss Long, we were wrong. We won't dare to do it again.

Please show us mercy.

Yes, Boss Long. It's all a misunderstanding.

YunHao is my son. We were just fooling around.

GuJingAn, have you no shame?

When you forced us to sign the contract, why didn't you say.

It was just a joke? Now that the truth is out.

You call it a misunderstanding. In this world.

There's no such easy way out. Exactly.

Enough. Take these two eyesores away.

Deal with them properly according to the rules. Boss Long.

Look at this mess.

Boss Shen.

Thank you so much. These two have been causing trouble here.

Not just once or twice. I just couldn't catch them red-handed.

Today, thanks to your tip-off.

We finally caught them.

You're too kind, Boss Long.

I should thank you for stepping in.

It's nothing.

Your brother is injured. Let him get treated first.

Leave the rest to me.

Hmm.

Thank you.

Let's go.

What did she mean by 'immortal' just now?

Mom and ZhiYi.

Can take care of YunHao at the hospital.

I'll take you home first.

Okay.

Before that ball came flying over

Why did you pull me over before it even got here?

Really? I just... somehow sensed something flying toward us

So I gave you a tug

DuoDuo

There's something I've been meaning to ask—what exactly are you?

Me? I'm just Qian DuoDuo

A girl with pretty good luck

and good looks

Just luck? That's all?

Predicting an incoming basketball

And knowing East City's land prices would skyrocket

Maybe I'm just naturally alert... and lucky with money

Well then

I'd better keep you close

That way

Mingsheng Group's profits

should double, right?

Oh no... this man's smile is way too dangerous

I wanna take him down right here

Come on, my little money charm

It's chilly—let's go home

Heh heh... Bro, Sis

What?

My birthday's coming up... new age, new me

I wanna try something different

What now?

I was thinking...

I wanna dye this thing green

Shen ZhiYi, if you dare dye it

I'll show you exactly why flowers are so red

Hmph

Boring... Bro, you're only six years older

Why do you act like some antique?

Sis, listen—after 25, men

might as well be 65. My bro here? Ancient

Shen ZhiYi

I'm out

Honey

Others might not believe me

But you have to

This touch... this vibe... after waiting so long

Is meat finally on the menu? Wow, this happiness is...

way too sudden

Darling, ZhiYi's birthday is coming up

What should we get her? So many options

I'm getting dizzy

Usually I get her jewelry, or limited-edition

bags, dresses

She always likes those

I see.

How about you? What do you like?

Me?

I love gold.

The heavier, the better.

Don't you like diamonds?

Isn't it said that 'a diamond is forever'?

Gold is better—it's solid currency, valuable in chaos.

In prosperous times, gold shines. Did you know, in recent years,

gold prices have skyrocketed. Diamonds? Way overpriced.

I prefer something shiny and hefty,

something that suits a little cutie like me.

Mrs. Shen, here's our new collection catalog, just arrived.

Would you like to take a look?

Sure, let me see.

Hey.

Put the custom orders on hold for now.

Prepare a set of gold jewelry for the young madam.

The heavier, the better.

The macarons on the dessert table must be from that shop in the west side.

ZhiYi loves their flavor the most.

Don't worry, ma'am. It's already taken care of.

Adjust the angle of the backdrop, and these balloons too.

Add some brighter colors for photos. Got it, ma'am.

I'll have it adjusted right away.

Of course, security is top priority. Tomorrow's guests

are all close friends and family. I won't tolerate any outsiders

causing trouble. Everyone entering

must be thoroughly vetted.

Don't worry, Boss Shen.

We've increased security to ensure nothing goes wrong.

Hmm.

Why do we have to hide like rats in the gutter,

while the Shen family flaunts their luxury

with this extravagant birthday party?

Getting angry won't help.

We can't even pay back our loans now,

and Long Ye is still hunting me down.

If I'm suffering, they won't enjoy this party either.

I'll make sure the Shen family

is ruined forever. How have you been lately?

Mrs. Li, long time no see.

Happy birthday, Miss ZhiYi.

Thank you.

So beautiful and grand!

What are you doing here? You're not welcome.

MingShu, it's ZhiYi's birthday today.

As her father, I came to wish her well.

Is that too much to ask?

Yeah.

Auntie, ZhiYi and I used to be good friends too.

Of course I'm here to sincerely congratulate her. Don't be so petty.

Don't kick us out!

You two

DuoDuo

Come here for a second.

On the day of the birthday banquet, the scandal between the Shen family's sister-in-law and brother-in-law

was exposed.

Let's see how your Shen family

can still stand in high society. Thank you all

for coming to celebrate my daughter ZhiYi's birthday.

The food is ready. Everyone can move to the dining area.

Stay safe. See you in a bit.

Why are you staring at me?

Don't tell me you slipped something into my drink?

Qian DuoDuo

What kind of person do you take me for?

YunHao

What is it? I know you have some issues

with me as your father, but after all, we're still father and son.

Having a drink together isn't too much to ask, is it?

Alright, what did you want to say?

Done. Let's go.

Go.

How come there's no movement?

Could it be that this Shen YunHao

isn't up to it?

Let's go check.

If things didn't work out, we can always... give them a hand.

Why aren't you passed out? Clearly,

Sis, I think you've watched too many ridiculous soap operas.

Messed up your brain, didn't it? That drug of yours

smells like floral water mixed with pesticide! And you still want to trick people?

With brains like yours, you really shouldn't

be playing these palace schemes. Or are you two

so desperate that you're looking for a stable job

inside, sewing clothes?

Qian DuoDuo

Don't get too cocky!

Even if nothing physical happened,

so what? The hotel surveillance clearly captured

you and Shen YunHao

entering the same room alone together.

If these photos and videos get out, the Shen family is still finished.

Oh really? But I think you probably

won't get that chance.

Thank you for your cooperation. Multiple large overdue debts

under their names

have been filed. We've been looking for them.

Today is a good day to handle it all.

You did this on purpose, QianDuoDuo.

This is a trap you set up.

Of course! Did you think the Shen family's security

was made of paper? How could you two

just waltz in here so easily?

And succeed in drugging us so smoothly?

We were just following your script,

and setting the stage for you.

Sis-in-law, with their IQ, even thinking of drugging us

is overachieving. Don't expect them

to see through our double-cross plan.

But you drank the wine earlier—

Sis-in-law's secret recipe.

One pill to refresh, two to never tire, three—

Three is overkill. For your petty tricks,

one is more than enough.

Let's go.

QianDuoDuo,

I won't let you get away with this.

Bye.

Honey,

let's go eat too.

So cheesy! Second bro, is this the smell of love?

Wow!

You really got this for me? And it's solid?

Not just that—the whole set! I even got you

a solid gold phoenix crown, ten pounds heavy.

Hubby,

my dear hubby! Won't a ten-pound crown

break my neck? But my smile

will stretch to the back of my head, reaching the sun!

Let's go.