Nine thousand and nine.

On the other side.

While cooking, Song Yu answered Yang Shan’s call and said, “Don’t worry, Fu Fu is fine today. You even called to scold him yourself; he wouldn’t dare cause trouble now.”

“Hmph, if he dares to cause trouble, he’s asking for death!” Yang Shan spat fiercely. “He’s been arrogant in that small place for too long, acting like he’s the big shot! And he actually wants to have dinner with Old Zhou—pah, I hope he dies!”

Song Yu soothed her gently, “Don’t be so angry. If I’d known you’d be this upset, I wouldn’t have told you.”

“Then you just don’t treat me as your close friend. Watch out, I might turn against you.”

“I wouldn’t dare. I’m already pitiful enough; be gentle with me, please.”

Yang Shan snorted coldly, paused for a moment, then asked, “So what do you plan to do now?”

“I haven’t decided yet. Because of them, Fu Fu has been very unhappy these past few days.” Song Yu lowered her eyes, rubbing the ribs in the basin, her tone growing soft.

“But what can you do?” Yang Shan sighed. She was furious, wishing she could slap Jiang Xiang and Xu Mengrui, even Xu Hanrui twice. Unfortunately, she wasn’t in the capital now; her reach was limited. Otherwise, she’d have torn the heads off those three wretched women. But that would only vent her anger temporarily.

Song Yu was powerless and insignificant, while Xu Hanrui was wealthy and influential. Even if she borrowed every dime from her secret stash, it would be but a drop in the ocean, unable to compete with Xu Hanrui.

Thinking of this, Yang Shan grew frustrated and scolded, “How could you be so foolish back then, signing a prenuptial agreement with him, being the perfect wife and mother for so many years, taking care of his family so diligently, but never secretly saving up any funds or acquiring assets? Look at what you got in return!”

“I was foolish.” Song Yu’s eyes reddened. She had believed in exchanging sincerity for sincerity. Besides, she did feel Xu Hanrui had gradually fallen in love with her. After Xu Luofu was born, their days only grew sweeter; for over a decade they were inseparable. She never expected Xu Mengrui and her mother to suddenly appear and shatter everything.

No, in the end, it was her own stupidity—for she actually believed a man like Xu Hanrui would be faithful and truly a devoted father.

“Ah, you can’t say that…” Hearing Song Yu, Yang Shan regretted her harsh words—it was all hindsight. Then an idea struck her, and her eyes lit up. “Hey, isn’t that someone still single? Someone without any background who’s made it this far purely on talent, courage, and brains? He’s far better than Xu Hanrui, who was born with a silver spoon. He’s just as good-looking and earns just as much! Why don’t you…”

“Don’t talk nonsense.” Song Yu immediately interrupted her sternly.

“Okay, okay.” Yang Shan mumbled, “I won’t mention him. But you’re not still thinking about Xu Hanrui, are you?”

Song Yu said nothing.

Fuming, Yang Shan hung up. Song Yu resumed cooking.

Soon after, her phone buzzed again. She glanced at the messageI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.