On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Shane Yu took Isaac Yu and me to the Yu family ancestral hall to pay respects to our ancestors.

I didn’t want to go, afraid of feeling uncomfortable seeing my aunt, uncle, and brother.

Shane Yu glared at me with a cold look, forcing me to obey his orders. “What’s wrong with that? Everyone knows you’re Shane Yu’s woman!”

Without the right to refuse, I got into his car and headed to the ancestral hall. As soon as I got out of his Range Rover, I saw my brother and sister-in-law.

“Brother, sister-in-law!” I greeted them.

“Sharon Yao!” My sister-in-law greeted me warmly, her face beaming with a smile.

“Uncle!” My brother greeted Shane Yu, his voice tinged with reverence, showing great respect for his elder.

My brother then smiled at me; his sister had become his aunt, and he felt a little awkward calling her that aloud.

Shane Yu nodded, like a haughty king, and led me by the hand into the Yu family ancestral hall.

Isaac Yu ran over and hugged my brother, calling out enthusiastically, “Brother Ethan Yu!”

My brother picked up Isaac Yu, as if holding a precious treasure, and followed him into the ancestral hall.

Inside the ancestral hall was Shane Yu’s older brother. He saw me, his eyes widened for a second before returning to normal. He thought to himself: “That girl in the car that day, my brother is a beast.”

My aunt’s husband saw Shane Yu holding my hand and couldn’t help but glare at her, then let out a cold snort.

Shane Yu, however, smiled at his second brother without saying a word, as if he were a victor, needing no further comment.

“Come here, Sharon Yao,” my aunt called, her voice tinged with worry.

I looked up at Shane Yu, seeking his opinion.

“Go ahead!” I saw all the men of the Yu family standing together, entering the inner room of the Yu family ancestral hall according to seniority. Rows of square ancestral tablets bore witness to the Yu family’s history.

They offered incense, burned paper money, and kowtowed to their ancestors, as if praying for their blessings.

My aunt whispered to me, “Sharon Yao, is Shane Yu good to you? If he’s not, tell me, and I’ll have his brother teach him a lesson. After all, you’re family too!”

I forced a bitter smile: “He’s good!”

“Really good?”

“Yes!” I nodded, a hint of helplessness in my voice. As long as I was obedient, Shane Yu was truly good to me! He was so considerate and caring, making me think he genuinely loved me!

But I knew he was also exceptionally good to his third wife before, but she only stayed for three years before getting tired of her. Who could guarantee I wouldn’t be abandoned at any moment? I just don’t want to wait three years; I want to end our relationship as soon as possible!

Mainly because I don’t love him. He forced himself on me, and I have a grudge.

Besides, feelings really can’t be forced.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Shane Yu took me to the most popular temple in the area to offer incense.

Upon arriving at the solemn temple, he helped me out of the car.

As soon as I got out, I saw Ian Shen and Alex Xie, whom I had met on the luxury cruise ship. There was also a burly man with a fierce look.

“His name is Gary Zhao, just call him Gangzi!” Shane Yu introduced the man to me.

“Sister-in-law!” Gangzi smiled at me.

“Hello!” I smiled.

They were all dressed in black suits. Shane Yu walked in front, his handsome, dashing face and baby face making him look like the third son of a mafia boss—coincidentally, he was also the third son in the Yu family.

Ian Shen wore glasses and had a refined appearance; Alex Xie was effeminately handsome with a cold demeanor; and Gary Zhao had a very fierce look. Shane Yu stood at the front, holding incense sticks as thick as my wrist. Behind him, Ian Shen and Alex Xie also held incense sticks. After bowing three times, they placed the sticks on the tree.

Shane Yu searched for me around the corner. Inside the temple, I bought a red wishing rope, wrote my wish on it, and planned to tie it to a big tree.

My wish was to succeed in my postgraduate entrance exam and leave this place. Actually, I wanted to write “leave Shane Yu,” but I was afraid he would see it, so I changed it to “leave this place.”

Because I wasn’t tall enough, Shane Yu came over and picked me up so I could tie my wish to the tree. After I finished, Shane Yu gently put me down.

“Thank you!”

“Whatever your wish is, just say it, and I can help you fulfill it.”

Shane Yu looked down at me.

“I want to succeed in my postgraduate entrance exam!” I replied.

“Where do you want to apply for postgraduate studies? If not, I’ll donate a library to the university you like, and you can study there directly!”

Shane Yu said this to tease Sharon Yao. After all, he was going to arrange for Sharon Yao to study abroad. It would be best if she were alone and helpless overseas, so she would have to rely on him, Shane Yu.

“I…I don’t need it!” I refused, blushing. I just wanted to get away from him. If he really donated the library, wouldn’t I be entangled with him for life?

He looked at my flushed face and chuckled dryly.

As if reading my mind, he leaned close to my ear and whispered, “You’d better not even think about leaving me. I have a terrible temper!”

I lowered my eyes. “I know!”

Shane Yu stared at me for two seconds, then took my hand. “Come with me!”

We arrived at a secluded restaurant in the mountains, only accepting VIPs by reservation, with private rooms everywhere.

Shane Yu took off his coat as soon as he sat down. I remember Shane Yu saying, “Bring all the dishes here.” Then a huge table full of food was served.

The waiters brought out a lot of beer and liquor. “Everyone’s worked hard this year! Let’s not talk business today, just enjoy a good meal and drinks!” Yu Sheng raised his glass first to toast everyone.

Everyone followed suit and drank their glasses in one gulp.

Shane Yu laughed heartily; he was very happy today, and they drank one glass after another. Ian Shen’s glasses fell off, and he frantically searched under the table. Alex Xie’s cold expression softened, and he began to smile.

Gangzi demonstrated his skill by downing a bottle of beer in one gulp.

Only I stood quietly to the side, eating and drinking mineral water, feeling quite out of place.

Shane Yu, reeking of alcohol, looked at me. “Baby, want me to order you some more food?”

“No, thank you, I’m full!” I quickly shook my head in refusal.

“You’re so cute!” He pinched my cheek, his breath still tingled with alcohol.

“Drink less! I’m afraid I can’t support you!” I whispered in his ear.

Shane Yu returned my smile.

By the end, Shane Yu had passed out.

I couldn’t lift Shane Yu. Alex Xie, who wasn’t too drunk, came over and helped Shane Yu up. The rest of them, all tipsy, walked ahead.

I followed behind.

Just then, a tall man walked up behind me and groped my butt.

I screamed instantly. “Ah!” I quickly covered my butt and turned around to see the tall man in casual clothes.

“Who are you? You’re a pervert!”

“Little sister, you’re really pretty!” he said, reaching out to grab my wrist.

“Shane Yu, help me! Help!” I shouted.

The four of them turned around and saw me being grabbed by the man’s arm, who was looking at me with a lewd expression.

Shane Yu angrily staggered over and kicked the man. “Get the hell out of here! Who gave you permission to touch her?”

He was probably a little drunk, so his kick wasn’t too hard. The man retaliated by pushing Shane Yu to a chair in the lobby.

“You dare touch my sister-in-law and lay a hand on my brother? How many lives do you have to pay for that?”

Alex Xie’s eyes were cold, his tone icy as he looked at the lewd man.

He walked over, raised his hand, and punched the man to the ground, then kicked him three times. Fists rained down on the lewd man.