She kept her marriage a secret for three years, then divorced and was forcefully pampered by a power

Meng Yu asked in confusion, "That's normal, so your 'aunt' knew about it too?"

The word "aunt" came out of Meng Yu's mouth with great difficulty, and he spoke tentatively. Pei Rongrong had no doubt about Meng Yu's motives.

"So what if I know? I'll probably just turn a blind eye to women who are clearly after my uncle's resources and reputation."

She's also pregnant with my uncle's child, and I heard that he even moved to another place to live a life just the two of them for her. He really intends to marry her.

I don't know what methods that woman used, but even a woman like Lan Yan, who devoted herself entirely to my uncle, didn't get a marriage certificate from him. She only dated my uncle for less than a month before he got married to her. I have to say, that woman has some tricks up her sleeve.

Pei Rongrong noticed that Meng Yu seemed a little absent-minded, so she gently nudged him.

"My mom says we should start planning our engagement. When are you coming to my house?"

Meng Yu finally came to his senses. He felt bitter inside, but he couldn't show it in front of Pei Rongrong.

So he kissed her cheek affectionately.

"It'll be soon. Once I finalize this project, I'll come to your house to propose marriage."

If Shao Yan is ruthless, then don't blame him for being unjust.

"I have an idea. After we get engaged, I'll set up a separate company under our names, and then gradually transfer all the projects to our company. What do you think?"

Pei Rongrong was overjoyed: "Really?"

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A gloomy look flashed in Meng Yu's eyes: "Of course, by then you will not only be Mrs. Meng, but also the largest shareholder of the company. I will be yours too."

Shao Yan still holds 10% of the shares in the Meng Group.

Now, regardless of whether Shao Yan participates in any of the Meng family's projects, she will receive a 10% share of all the profits.

Meng Yu originally intended to use this small incentive to bring Shao Yan back to his side and back to the Meng family.

But since she was so oblivious to the times, he gradually turned all of Meng's assets into joint property with Pei Rongrong.

In the end, Shao Yan will get nothing.

Pei Rongrong happily kissed Meng Yu on the cheek: "Honey, you're so good to me."

She wrapped her arms around Meng Yu's neck, then suddenly remembered something.

"Didn't you say you'd have your crippled assistant act as a surrogate for us? Why haven't we heard anything yet?"

Meng Yu's expression grew increasingly grim.

"Let's talk about it after we get engaged."

Once he completely pulls Huo Xiao down from his pedestal, and once he can no longer be Shao Yan's protector, then Meng Yu will want everything.

Including Shao Yan—

Shao Yan worked diligently at the company for two whole days, collecting a large amount of information about Song Qingyan and her grandfather's will before his death. After consulting with a professional lawyer to study it sentence by sentence, she decided to go to the Song Group.

These past two days, when Huo Xiao came to pick her up, she rarely spoke to him. She also didn't mention a word about his relationship with Lan Yan trending on social media.

Because mentioning it will only hurt herself in the end.

When she got home, she found the violin her mother had given her still intact in its original place. Excitedly, Shao Yan went over and picked it up.

"Give it a try."

Huo Xiao encouraged her from the side, and Shao Yan, with tears in her eyes, gently put on the string and slowly played it.

As the music played softly, she played her mother's favorite tune, crying as she played.

Huo Xiao held her close, and after she finished, she was already sobbing uncontrollably.

"Don't cry, it breaks my heart to see you like this."

Huo Xiao gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. He wrapped his arms around her waist, kissed away the remaining water on her face, and then kissed her lips.

Shao Yan knew what he wanted, and she also knew that she would need Huo Xiao's help when she went to the Song family to find Song Qingyan.

She responded to his enthusiasm indifferently, with less of the loving affection she had shown him before and more of a compliant attitude.

Huo Xiao's gaze turned deep, and his voice became hoarse.

"Don't go to the office tomorrow, let's work for one day."

He pressed his face against hers, so thin it was almost transparent, and whispered suggestive things in her ear that made Shao Yan blush. This caused her to tremble inexplicably.

Just as the couple were passionately kissing, the doorbell rang.

Shao Yan was a little startled and quickly pushed Huo Xiao away.

The previous incident involving Lan Yan still left her with lingering fears, and a hint of unease appeared in her eyes.

After letting her go, Huo Xiao comforted her, "I'll go take a look."

Shao Yan sat on the sofa, and Huo Xiao opened the door. Surprisingly, Meng Yu and Pei Rongrong were standing in the doorway.

"Why are you here?"

Huo Xiao's expression clearly showed displeasure. Putting aside the fact that the two of them had disturbed his and Shao Yan's good time, Huo Xiao was not happy just to see Meng Yu.

"Uncle, we saw that you and Sister Lan Yan were on the news, and we wanted to see how you are doing."

Pei Rongrong walked inside while talking, and when she saw Shao Yan, she glanced at Meng Yu imperceptibly, as if to say, "I already told you."

Meng Yu said he would transfer the Meng family's projects to her and Meng Yu's new company, which made Pei Rongrong instantly let down her guard.

She even felt that Meng Yu genuinely cared about Huo Xiao, and perhaps Meng Yu also hoped to have another powerful backer. The resources and connections Huo Xiao had accumulated in Beicheng over the years would be their greatest asset.

Pei Rongrong hoped her uncle would be alright, and it was she who suggested bringing Meng Yu to see Huo Xiao, so that Meng Yu could understand what kind of woman Shao Yan really was.

Meng Yu saw the violin in the living room and the red wine on the coffee table.

Shao Yan sat there with a flushed face, showing no surprise at seeing him.

Shao Yan also plays the violin, so Huo Xiao naturally drinks the wine.

They really have a way with each other, one playing the violin and the other drinking and appreciating. So, has Shao Yan become so humble that she would rather be Huo Xiao's singing and dancing girl than return to his side?

Shao Yan didn't want to see Meng Yu, so she got up.

"I'll go to the kitchen and cook a few dishes. You stay with President Meng and Miss Pei."

Huo Xiao knew what she was thinking, and habitually pulled her close and kissed her: "Okay, I'll go help you later."

Meng Yu watched helplessly as Shao Yan went into the kitchen.

He couldn't help but think of the three months he had been awake, during which Shao Yan had been just as hardworking and devoted, cooking and cleaning for him, only now her partner had changed.

"Is Ms. Shao still cooking for Attorney Huo while she's pregnant?"

Meng Yu was furious, while Huo Xiao glanced at him casually.

"Only Yan Yan knows my preferences. I love eating whatever she makes. If Mr. Meng is interested, you can stay for a couple of drinks and try my wife's cooking."

Meng Yu suddenly pulled Pei Rongrong into his arms, raising his voice deliberately as if in provocation.

"I would never want Rongrong to do such rough work after she marries me."

Shao Yan heard this from inside, and her heart skipped a beat.

Of course she knew how Meng Yu treated her. In fact, Huo Xiao had never made her do such a service. Only Meng Yu would take her efforts for granted and even nitpick.

"Really? That's Rongrong's good fortune. But I won't let my wife do it alone. Usually, my wife and I do it together; we call it 'fun.'"