“I can go to Changbai Mountain, but I can only go for one day,” I said to Snow Chen and Charlotte Wang.

Snow Chen said, “Okay, then let’s all go for one day.”

“Okay! As long as Sharon can go!” Charlotte Wang said happily.

“Then let’s all meet up in a week! I’ll drive the van and take everyone there!” Felix Xu said enthusiastically.

“Are you a good driver?” Simon Hu asked worriedly.

“Of course!” Felix Xu said confidently. “I can take turns driving with Tank.”

Tank Gu nodded! A concise reply: “Okay!”

…I started my winter break, and Shane Yu took me to his second wife Shirley Xiu’s place, telling me that family should always get along well.

I was secretly annoyed; who was family with him?

I felt awkward with his second wife, but Shirley Xiu just looked at me and smiled, showing no discomfort whatsoever.

“Little sister, you’re here.” A standard, warm smile.

When she pulled me aside to address her as “sister,” I almost choked on my own saliva.

“No need, Auntie,” I refused to be called “little sister.”

“What are you calling me ‘Auntie’?” Shane Yu scolded me sternly.

“I…” I lowered my eyes, looking aggrieved.

From my interactions with Shirley Xiu, she truly obeyed Shane Yu, like an ancient woman obeying an emperor’s orders. The first thing she did upon entering the house was to take off Shane Yu’s shoes, personally changing him into slippers and removing his suit jacket.

For example, from a single expression or gesture, the second wife knew he wanted water. She was always the first to hand him the necessary utensils when eating, and even massaged him to relieve fatigue—a truly virtuous wife and loving mother.

Shane Yu’s phone rang, and he went to the balcony to make the call.

“I knew Shane Yu was interested in you! At your brother’s wedding, his eyes were always on you! No matter what he was doing, he’d look up at you every now and then.” Shirley Xiu’s eyes held a hint of helplessness.

I asked, “Does he do this often?”

“No, Shane Yu doesn’t treat us like that…” Shirley Xiu’s eyes showed disappointment.

“Then Auntie…” I quickly changed my words, remembering Shane Yu’s scolding. “Does Sister really like Shane Yu?”

Shirley Xiu sighed, seemingly lost in thought. She said softly, “Yes, Shane Yu and I have been together for a long time! I really love him!” As she finished speaking, sincere tears welled up in Shirley Xiu’s eyes.

I looked at Shirley Xiu quietly, a feeling of sympathy welling up inside me. “Sister…what do you love about Shane Yu?” Shirley Xiu’s eyes filled with affection as she gazed at Shane Yu, her soft voice gentle and tender as she said, “He’s so outstanding! So handsome! Powerful and influential, excellent in every way. It’s only because I met him that I can live this wealthy and happy life. I don’t have to work, and I can do what I love every day. Meeting him is truly a blessing I’ve accumulated over several lifetimes!”

“But he gave me all of this. What if he takes it back?” I asked, puzzled.

“No, we have a son together. And my love for him is enough! I don’t ask for much, just to be by his side.” Shirley Xiu continued, her eyes filled with dependence and longing for Shane Yu.

“Shane Yu might sometimes have a bad temper because he has so many people to manage. Always smiling wouldn’t be enough to keep everyone in check. But thankfully, he’s good to all his women.” Shirley Xiu sighed softly, a hint of heartache in her eyes.

I sneered inwardly. All his women… how ironic!

“But what about his first wife…” I muttered softly, a hint of resentment in my voice.

“Shane Yu and his first wife have no feelings for each other, and no children. Staying together is just mutual torture. Shane Yu takes good care of her, sending her a lot of money regularly every month. For a man who no longer loves her, that’s really commendable!” Shirley Xiu continued, praising Shane Yu, her eyes filled with understanding and tolerance.

I rolled my eyes inwardly. Didn’t he know to refuse earlier if he didn’t love her? He’d already gotten married, done everything, and then he’d grandly say he didn’t love her anymore. Why didn’t he do that earlier? Why does this scumbag need to make up such lofty excuses?

Shane Yu hung up the phone and went into the living room.

“I have something to take care of. You’ll have dinner at Shirley Xiu’s place tonight, and I’ll pick you up tonight,” Shane Yu instructed, giving me no chance to refuse.

I nodded in agreement.

Shane Yu leaned down and kissed my cheek, then affectionately stroked my hair.

I glanced at my second wife; she simply smiled faintly, immediately getting up to hand Shane Yu his clothes and carefully helping him put on his shoes.

“Sharon, there’s a gym and a movie theater on the second floor. There’s an outdoor pool on the third floor; you can go there if you’re bored,” Shirley Xiu said gently.

“Thank you! I’ll stay here for a while.”
Shirley Xiu got up, handed me a plate of fruit, and asked, “Is there anything you’d like to eat? I’ll have Aunt Liu make it.”

“Anything is fine with me!” I replied with a smile.

“Sharon, you don’t need to be so polite with me; after all, we’re family!”

I heard her lips twitch, forcing a bitter smile.

Shane Yu arrived at the logistics company.

As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he saw Ian Shen arguing loudly with a business partner.

“There’s a problem with the logistics; I haven’t received my goods. Is this how you handle things? Just to brush me off?” the client shouted.

Ian Shen pulled his client towards the conference room. “Mr. Li, we’re discussing a solution. Your loud noise is disrupting our work environment.”

“I’m not going to the conference room! You’ve given me the runaround several times already. If this isn’t resolved, I’m not leaving!” Mr. Li shouted angrily.

When Mr. Li saw Shane Yu arrive, he was overjoyed, as if seeing a savior. “Mr. Yu, you’ve come at the right time! How do you plan to resolve this?”

Shane Yu glanced at the contract, pondered for a moment, and said, “Mr. Li, I’ll have someone reschedule the shipment, ensuring the goods arrive on time, and I’ll compensate you for your losses.”

Mr. Li’s expression softened somewhat. “That’s more like it. I trust Mr. Yu’s abilities.”

Shane Yu patted Ian Shen on the shoulder. “Go prepare the contract. Do as I say.”

Ian Shen nodded and quickly went to prepare the contract.

Shane Yu turned to General Manager Li and said, “General Manager Li, I’m truly sorry for the inconvenience this matter has caused you. We will definitely strengthen our management in the future to prevent similar incidents from happening again.”

General Manager Li smiled, “I’m relieved to hear that, Mr. Yu. I hope you can keep your word.”

Shane Yu smiled and saw General Manager Li out of the company, then his face darkened as he walked back to the chairman’s office.

Ian Shen knocked and entered. “Brother Yu, this matter with General Manager Li isn’t solely our fault. He knew the goods were fragile and didn’t notify us beforehand, then dragged his feet on demanding compensation.”

Shane Yu said in a low voice, “I, Shane Yu, won’t let him get his money so easily! Sometimes you don’t need to put everything out in the open; try a different approach.”

“Someone like him, trying to take advantage, will definitely be relentless if he doesn’t get what he wants. Perhaps we should give him a little something to offer first,” Shane Yu added coldly.

Shane Yu turned and picked up his phone to call Alex Xie. “Mr. Li from the frozen food company, use your connections to make sure the property values ​​in his stores and residential areas plummet to rock bottom.”

“Brother Yu, I understand!” Alex Xie replied respectfully.

Shane Yu’s eyes flashed with ruthlessness as he pondered, “Every penny he takes from me, Shane Yu, I’ll get back from him a thousandfold.”

“Brother Yu, I understand!” Ian Shen said thoughtfully.

“After the New Year, let’s do a handover. The logistics company will be transferred to your name.” Shane Yu said, lighting a cigarette, taking a deep drag, and exhaling smoke rings.

“Brother Yu, but it’s such a big company, I’m afraid I won’t be able to manage it.” Ian Shen worriedly said.

“Ian Shen, you need to learn to stand on your own as soon as possible! If you have any problems, you can come to me. I’m still the largest shareholder!” Shane Yu stubbed out his cigarette and patted Ian Shen on the shoulder.

“Be steady in your character, but ruthless in your actions!”

Ian Shen nodded respectfully to Shane Yu. “Brother Yu, I understand!”