"Let’s leave this matter to Xiao Yu." Yang Aihua said to Shen Lingyu with a loving smile, "If you need anything, talk to your mother."

Zhou Mei choked slightly.

So just like that, her authority was taken away?

"I..." She wanted to say something, but just then Yang Aihua shot her a sharp look, and Zhou Mei dared not say anything more.

"These days, you should visit Mr. Zhou more often." Yang Aihua said, "Over time, even a stone can be warmed."

"Oh." Zhou Mei replied awkwardly.

But the problem was that this stone was like one from a latrine, both smelly and hard, and everything she did seemed wrong.

"There’s nothing we can do about it, who knew he would turn his luck around." Yang Aihua sighed. Zhou Mei couldn’t be blamed; back when that decision was made, he had agreed with it too.

Who could have known that the old man would not only survive but also manage to get things done?

It’s said that during an archaeological dig, he made a major historical discovery, greatly contributing to the state. Even the big boss has developed quite a fondness for him now.

He often likes inviting him for chats and chess games.

And then there’s Mr. Qian; a few of them get together to play chess with the big boss.

It’s something to be extremely envious of.

The big boss has been growing more nostalgic these recent years.

His own father often gets called for talks by the big boss too.

Thinking of this, Yang Aihua felt revitalized. After doing so much in the past, to give up now would make it all for nothing.

"I understand, Dad." Shen Lingyu said with a smile, "I heard there’s going to be a new military hospital set up here in the Capital City?"

"Why? Do you want to come back?" Yang Aihua asked.

"Not really." Shen Lingyu shook her head. With Yang Yunhai still in Qin City, being there suited her just fine. "Maybe later, I sense there might be some big changes coming."

"That’s why Xiao Yu is so impressive." Yang Aihua praised her, "Her political acumen is high. You two should learn from her, instead of just staying at home focusing only on our own small world."

You should see if the neighbors have anything good in their fields too.

"When is Mom coming back?" Zhou Mei asked, "Without her, it feels like we’re missing a backbone." 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"We can’t rely on Mom for everything. We need to use our own brains more." Yang Aihua said, "She’ll be back in a couple of days."

A relative back in the old home is not doing too well, so the old lady insisted on going back. She’s been gone a long time and missed so many things while away.

Zhou Mei moved her lips but didn’t say anything further.

Anyway, saying more would just be wrong, so it was better to not ask.

"Why is there still so much money needed?" Who knew that when she stopped talking, Shen Lingyu would open her mouth to ask for money.

"That Peng Sasa frequents high-end clubs." Shen Lingyu said softly, "I... I have to go to those places to meet her."

"Mom, Xiao Yu needs money for the task. You’re not thinking she wants to embezzle a bit, right?" Yang Yunfeng said impatiently, "Then why don’t you handle this matter yourself instead of bothering my wife. I’m worried for her."

You...

Zhou Mei was almost knocked over with anger.

Before, she thought Shen Lingyu was easy to handle, but after several incidents, she realized that it was not as she thought.

This girl is cunning.

Crafty and clever, yet she managed to win the favor of both her husband and son.