With Milai’s background, it was impossible for her to be kept as a mistress. Her pride did not allow her to rely on her body and beauty to get to the top, especially when she was with someone like Zhou Xifu. Therefore, she ruled out sex trade.
When it came to Milai’s fame, Zhou Xifu was a daring investor who interfered in challenging the law. The works he invested in all had milai as the female lead. If they were not in a male-female relationship.., then it had to be another kind of relationship.
Yun Xiangxiang had thought about whether Zhou Xifu was the Chai family’s secret aid to Milai. Later, when the matter of Zhou Xifu threatening Milai was exposed, then this might not exist.