Before he died, my grandfather forced me to marry the richest man in the capital.

After tidying themselves up, the two walked out of the room. The window in the corridor was open, and a gust of cold wind blew in, making them shiver.

Looking out the window, I saw snowflakes of all sizes dancing in the air, freely hanging on treetops, car roofs, and streetlights. The bright light made the snowflakes appear even whiter and more beautiful.

The two women pulled their down jackets tighter in unison. Since becoming pregnant, they had been very careful about their health, always wearing heavy clothing and always carrying scarves and hats when going out.

Even Su Xue gave up her favorite high heels, while Tang Junyao gave up smoking, hot and sour noodles, and all foods that were bad for the child. She would read parenting books in bed for an hour before going to sleep.

Su Xue said, "It really is quite cold. It's freezing cold. We're so brave to go out shopping in this weather. Yao Yao, after you finish shopping, you can take me home and then you can drive the car. You're not suitable to drive your beloved little motorcycle anymore. If I want to drive, we have a driver at home, or I can drive my brother's. We absolutely cannot catch a cold in this weather."

This time, Tang Junyao didn't refute; instead, she nodded in agreement.

Yes, right now, what's inside my belly and my own body are the most important things.

Arrived at the supermarket.

The two pushed two carts. Su Xue also planned to buy some food to take home. She still needed to be careful about her diet. In case she didn't like what she ate when she got home, she had to have some snacks on hand.

The baby in my belly is very well-behaved, with no pregnancy symptoms, and can eat and sleep well.

Su Xue hoped that there wouldn't be any reaction when she got home, otherwise her sharp-eyed mother would notice.

Just as I was lost in thought, a sarcastic voice came from behind me, "Oh, isn't this the recently divorced 'second-hand goods'?"

Upon hearing the sound, Tang Junyao and Su Xue turned around immediately. When they saw who it was, their expressions were displeased, and their disgust was clearly visible.

Standing to the side was a woman who looked wealthy, covered in fur from head to toe; who else could it be but Chen Lan?

She seems afraid people won't know she's rich. After being Mrs. Tang for so many years, how come her taste in clothing hasn't improved at all?

Su Xue couldn't help but complain, "I really didn't check the almanac before I went out today. I thought that a bigger supermarket would have more samples, but it seems that supermarkets these days have become low-class. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry can go in. And bigger supermarkets have more varieties."

Tang Junting was so angry she wanted to retort, but Chen Lan stopped her, saying, "Miss Su, what you said is going too far. We are all allowed to enter this supermarket."

Tang Junyao looked at the two people she disliked in front of her with a calm and unhurried manner. "If you don't want to go too far, then tell your public toilet to control its filthy mouth."

Su Xue burst out laughing. Sure enough, when it comes to roasting people, Yao Yao Jun has to come online.

She's dated at least 50, if not 100, and if you say there were no sexual relations and it was all just chatting, she probably wouldn't believe it herself. Using a public toilet as a metaphor for her is quite insightful.

Tang Junting pointed at Tang Junyao angrily and said, "What do you have to be so smug about? Do you think you're still Mrs. Ji? You're nothing more than a used shoe that Mr. Ji doesn't want anymore."

Su Xue wanted to tear that mouth apart, but Tang Junyao stopped her, squeezing her wrist to show her not to be impulsive. "First of all, I don't want to argue with you here, making me seem as low-class as you. But if you insist on making a fool of yourselves, I can't stop you."

He paused for a moment, glanced at Chen Lan who was about to speak, and cut her off before she could finish, continuing, "I am divorced, but that has nothing to do with you. If you lived by the sea, I might allow you to be a little nosy, but do you even live by the sea? Why are you so concerned? You should spend your time worrying about when the Tang family will go bankrupt. Maybe after the New Year, you won't be able to come to the supermarket anymore and will have to go to the convenience store. Besides, a second marriage is always more aboveboard than a mistress."

Chen Lan clenched her fists. This brat had really hit the nail on the head. The Tang family was indeed in a slump recently, and things were really unpredictable after the New Year. If they still couldn't raise the money, they might have to declare bankruptcy.

This is also Lu Man's fault. She drugged the business partners, causing many to terminate their contracts and announce that they would never cooperate with Tang's again.

Chen Lan's expression was insincere. "Yaoyao, the Tang family is also your family. You also have shares in the company. Besides, this is your grandfather's business. Why don't you hope for the best?"

Tang Junyao shrugged. "I don't care. Whether I'm rich or poor, life goes on. If Grandpa knew you were the ones who squandered it all, he wouldn't have come after me tonight. You're the ones who should be worried. If you don't have the dazzling protective shield of the Tang family, just think about your future... it'll be tough. So, I advise you to focus less on me. And another thing, if the Tang family goes bankrupt, your Second Master Ji probably won't even look at you anymore."

These words sent a chill down Chen Lan's spine.

She continued speaking, one sentence after another, giving the two no chance to speak. Every time she noticed that Chen Lan and Tang Junting were about to talk, she would cut them off first.

She took a step forward and leaned close to Tang Junting's ear, "Because you'll soon no longer be the Tang family's young lady, the second... third young lady, oh right, I forgot to tell you, never mind, I'd better not say it, lest you feel so bad you die of shock."

She originally wanted to tell Tang Junting that she was behind the trending topic, wanting to see Tang Junting's expression of hatred but inability to do anything about it; just thinking about it would make her feel better.

But then I thought, well, she's not alone now, she can't be in any danger, so it's not bad to keep her in suspense.

She quickly took a few steps back to avoid being pushed, took out her phone and glanced at it. "You've been talking nonsense for over ten minutes. I'm busy and don't have time to discuss whether your Tang family is going bankrupt or not. Stop bothering me, or you'll be in a more embarrassing situation than I am here today."

If she had been a minute later, Tang Junting was prepared to push her; luckily, she retreated quickly.

Tang Junting was about to continue when Chen Lan, after much consideration, grabbed her arm and said, "Let's go home."

That brat is right. She's all alone, with no one to rely on. If she goes crazy, they'll be the ones who suffer.

The two best friends, in high spirits, pushed their shopping cart away.

As they reached a bend, Su Xue complained, "What bad luck! My good mood was ruined by two or three."

Tang Junyao was buying face powder, carefully comparing the differences. "She's the only one who can affect your mood. She'll probably be in trouble after the New Year."

Su Xue asked, "What about the Tang family's shares? They're 20%."

Tang Junyao picked up another bag of powder and looked at it, saying nonchalantly, "When he can't hold on much longer, he'll sell his shares for money. I'll use Grandpa's money to buy all of Tang's shares. Since Tang Xin can't manage it, I have no choice but to take over. We'll hire a professional manager, and we can continue our trips abroad without any problems."

Su Xue couldn't help but admire him, "You've been planning this step by step, haven't you? Tell me honestly, did you plan this all along?"

To be honest, she had never thought about it before. It was only after being drugged at the Tang family's house that her worldview was completely shattered, and she lost all hope in them.

"Otherwise, I can't just watch Grandpa's business go bankrupt. It's the culmination of Grandpa's life's work."

Su Xue nodded thoughtfully, "No wonder you're unwilling to spend a single penny of the money Grandpa Tang gave you. You're planning to use the money wisely, you..."

Tang Junyao interrupted her, "Pretty much. Whether you're rich or poor, we all live like this. I haven't been shortchanging myself. As long as I eat well, dress well, and stay healthy, that's enough. It's not about wearing gold and silver every day to have a good life. What matters is feeling comfortable and happy. Hurry up and buy some things. We've already been delayed for half a day. If you go home any later, aren't you afraid your mother will scold you to death? There's fresh fruit over there. Let me buy some for you."

Tang Junyao didn't say that another reason she didn't spend the money was that she hadn't fully accepted that her grandfather was gone.

In fact, Su Xue already knew about this reason.

Su Xue refused, "I'll buy it myself. You should keep that money; it'll be useful in many other ways."

"Fine, I'm not really going to part with it anyway."

"Tch, even Grandet isn't as stingy as you. Why don't you take his surname?"

"I told you I'd buy it for you, but you didn't want it. If I don't buy it for you, you're still not satisfied. You're so hard to please."

Xu Mingkai had just boarded the plane and hadn't even taken off when he received a call from Ji Hancheng.

He stared at the white sky and the falling snow, his heart pounding, but he quickly answered the phone, "Young Master Ji."

"The things have been delivered? Did she... say anything?"

Xu Mingkai thought for a moment, "The young mistress didn't say anything, just thank you and wished me a happy new year."

The voice on the other end was cold and deep, "That's it?"

Xu Mingkai replied truthfully, "That's all."

"Oh, and the young mistress wished me all my wishes would come true in the new year, but now that's really gone." Silence. The other end hung up without a second thought.

On the balcony of the Ji residence, the man's face was full of dissatisfaction, his forehead covered in black lines. "This woman really has no conscience. Doesn't she say anything to him?"

He helped her find the answers to her questions, but didn't even ask for my help to continue the investigation. He didn't even say a word. Fine, you have guts.

It depends on how you check it.