Aunt Li hurried home to cook and offered Shen Cheng a few comforting words before rushing off.
Shen Cheng walked slowly along the roadside. Just after crossing a three-way junction, a red sports car stopped beside her.
Ye Mei's face peered out from the car window. She casually removed her branded sunglasses and smiled, "Where are you going? I'll give you a lift."
If Shen Cheng remembered correctly, this should be their fourth meeting.
She truly felt that this woman was a major interlude in her life, always replaying a tune when she was at her lowest point.
"No need." Shen Cheng looked at her, her smile was uncomfortably forced.
Ye Mei thought she was just being polite, so she smiled, "We're friends now, won't even give me a chance to do you a small favor?"
With people being this considerate, it was hard for Shen Cheng to refuse. She had no choice but to say, "Then could you please take me to No. 388 Haikou Road?"
"Sure, get in."
The car drove for eight minutes before stopping at the curb.
Ye Mei unbuckled her seatbelt and turned to Shen Cheng, "Where are you going? Do you need me to accompany you?"
Shen Cheng shook her head, "No need, I'm going to see my mother-in-law..."
Recalling what she had said that night at the bar, Ye Mei couldn't help but frown, "To see your mother-in-law? Hasn't she forgiven you for the miscarriage yet?"
Shen Cheng nodded gently, "Mm."
Ye Mei hadn't planned on interfering, but couldn't hold back her anger, "She was a daughter-in-law once herself, how can she lack even the basic decency and understanding?"
Shen Cheng sighed, "Exactly! She called me first thing in the morning to sign the divorce papers."
Ye Mei was momentarily overcome with anger, "Let it be a divorce, it's no big deal."
"You're beautiful, with a great figure, you can easily marry a rich man in no time."
"What's a miscarriage? You can have ten or eight kids whenever you want just to annoy her!"
Ten or eight? What am I, a sow—
Shen Cheng was speechless: "..."
Ye Mei, who always prided herself on being rational, indulged her emotions in front of Shen Cheng for once, "Come on, I'll go with you to sign!"
Shen Cheng refused, but Ye Mei insisted on accompanying her before giving up.
No. 388, Zhuhai Tea House.
This was a high-end leisure venue, usually frequented by the wealthy and prestigious.
"Mrs. Mu, I heard your son came back from studying abroad, he's probably more capable now, isn't he?"
"He certainly is. In the Mu Family, that boy Mu Bai is the most promising. No doubt he'll achieve great things in the future!"
"Yes, yes..."
Watching the flattering women around her, Liang Yinqiu's face was full of smiles, "You all shouldn't praise my son like that."
Time is merciless, and though she appeared elegant, the expensive makeup couldn't hide the fine lines on her face.
"We're only speaking the truth. Your son is indeed very talented, managing things on his own at such a young age."
"With a few more years of experience, he might become a big name in Du City..."
"When that time comes, Mrs. Mu, you'll have to look out for us and help our families too..."
The more they talked, the more exaggerated it became, as if they wished to praise Liang Yinqiu to the skies.
Not far away.
A playful glint flashed through Shen Cheng's eyes.
Following her gaze, Ye Mei's eyes also landed on Liang Yinqiu.
She found the person familiar but couldn't remember where she had seen her before no matter how hard she tried.
The group of noble ladies was chatting happily but fell silent as soon as someone approached.