Humiliated by my mother-in-law, I married into a wealthy family with my son four years later

Hearing her son defending Jiang Man so much, Mother Lu's face twisted with anger. She said bitterly, "Hmph, do you think she's really that kind? She's just trying to help Su Heng get things done! He's clearly coveting the shares in Lu's subsidiary! That's what your father left you. Why should I give it away?"

His mother's unreasonable behavior gave him a headache. He closed his eyes, then slowly opened them again, a gloomy look in his eyes. "Mom, if you hadn't given him the opportunity, how could he have succeeded?"

He glanced coldly at Mother Lu, "I really don't want the same thing to happen a second time."

Mother Lu shuddered all over. Lu Ziming's cold and sharp eyes seemed to penetrate her, making her feel like she was falling into an icy abyss.

Lu Ziming said this and left the Lu family resolutely without looking back.

Mother Lu looked at his back alone, her eyes becoming increasingly gloomy, and her hands clenched into fists.

Jiang Man, it's you who keeps provoking us. Don't blame anyone else!

At eight o'clock in the evening, Lu Ziming showed up on time.

The two came to the street they often visited during their school days.

"Wait a moment!" he said, and crossed the road.

Jiang Man had no time to stop them and could only stand by the roadside and wait. From time to time, groups of students passed by him. The sight of them in pairs made people envy their youth.

For some reason, Lu Ziming's pace slowed down. Jiang Man looked at his watch and saw that ten minutes had passed but he still hadn't come back.

She looked around anxiously, thinking about going home early to sleep with Xuanxuan.

"Sorry, I'm late." A gentle voice sounded not far away.

Jiang Man turned around and saw Lu Ziming walking towards her with a big bouquet of roses in his hand.

The people around cast their gazes over, mixed with the screams of the girls.

Jiang Man stood there in a daze, then quickly lowered her head and raised her hands to cover her cheeks. She never liked being the center of attention.

"Why did you buy flowers suddenly?"

Lu Ziming sat down and handed the flowers to her, "Do you like it?" His tone was gentle, just like when he used to coax her when he made her angry.

Seeing that she was reluctant to take it, he held it stubbornly until Jiang Man compromised, reached out to take the flower, and thanked her softly, but there was not much surprise on her face.

The two walked into the restaurant behind them, which was an affordable restaurant for students and seemed a bit out of place for them.

After sitting down, she glanced at the bouquet of flowers and casually placed it on the table.

Lu Ziming felt a little uncomfortable with her reaction. In the past, Jiang Man would be extremely happy for any small surprise. But now...

He raised his eyes slightly and began to re-examine the girl in front of him. How much had she changed...

Jiang Man noticed Lu Ziming's gaze and turned his head slightly to avoid his sight.

"What do you want to eat?" Lu Ziming asked.

Jiang Man looked at the table, glanced at the menu casually, and said as usual, "You decide."

"Yeah." Lu Ziming nodded. Jiang Man had always gently given him the decision-making power on such small matters, so he naturally picked up the menu and casually ordered a few dishes that Jiang Man liked.

"I haven't had time to chat properly lately, and I just happen to be free today. How have you been lately?" His tone was neither cold nor warm.

"Fortunately, Xuanxuan is very well behaved, but he still needs to work harder." Her answer also did not contain much emotion.

He suddenly asked, "Have you ever thought about me over the years?"

Jiang Man's eyes widened slightly at these words. Lu Ziming's gaze was fixed on her. She lowered her head, her hands entwined tightly under the table. She had indeed thought of him countless times in the past three years, but perhaps because so much time had passed, the feeling was no longer as strong as it had been. Coupled with the existence of her son, Xuanxuan had become an irreplaceable presence in her life.

So, even if I miss you, what can I do?

She shook her head, her fingers unconsciously scratching the corner of the tablecloth, and whispered, "No."

"Jiang Man, you are lying." He exposed her lie in a calm tone. She liked to pick things up whenever she lied, and this habit has not changed until now.

Jiang Man was stunned, slowly raised his head, and looked into his eyes for a long time.

"Ziming, this can't change the outcome. Why dwell on the past?" She took a deep breath and said, "I appreciate everything you've done for Xuanxuan, but that's all."

Now that things have been said, there's no need to worry about each other anymore. Each of you still has a long way to go, and the best way to say goodbye is to take care of yourself.

"That's all?" Lu Ziming stood up and walked in front of her. "After years of our relationship and marriage, you're not even willing to leave me with a trace of nostalgia?"

His voice was cold, and Jiang Man knew it was a sign of his anger. She frowned and looked down at Lu Ziming, "Mr. Lu..."

"Don't call me President Lu!" She was interrupted by Lu Ziming before she could finish her words. "To you, am I just 'President Lu'? Manman, who am I to you? Have you forgotten everything? Why are you so determined to sever our relationship?"

She was slightly stunned and speechless for a moment.

Lu Ziming seemed to realize that his emotions were out of control. Strange looks were cast at him from all sides. He suppressed his emotions, sat back in his seat, and stared at Jiang Man. "Manman, in private, I hope you can call me by my name."

She looked at Lu Ziming and suddenly said, "Thank you for taking care of Xuanxuan."

Lu Ziming frowned slightly, and doubt gradually appeared in his eyes.

After staring at her for a moment, he spoke, "So, you accepted my invitation so readily? Just because I... helped your son?"

Jiang Man nodded, then added: "However, there is one thing I have always wanted to make clear. I hope you can stop disturbing our lives. Xuanxuan and I are living a really good life."

"Very good?" Lu Ziming repeated these two words, and the cup in his hand shattered.

Fragments flew and cut the back of Jiang Man's hand. She trembled all over, and her heart was in turmoil. The Lu Ziming in her memory was not like this. In fear, she hurriedly said, "What are you doing?"

Lu Ziming looked at her calmly, "It's okay."

He ignored the wound on his hand, letting the blood flow, his eyes fixed on Jiang Man with burning passion.

Jiang Man felt at a loss what to do when he looked at her.

He stood up in a panic and said, "I'll go find some medicine for you."

Lu Ziming stared at her departing back, and with a wave of his hand, he swept all the dishes on the table to the ground, smashing them to pieces.

The students around were all looking at him. He glanced at them and everyone lowered their heads, feeling a chill in their hearts.

The boss walked over tremblingly, "Sir..." Before he finished speaking, Lu Ziming took out a stack of bills from his wallet and put it on the table.

"Pack these up and bring over a bottle of red wine." He said to the boss in a calm tone, looking away.

"Okay, okay." Although he was still a little scared, the boss immediately responded when he saw a stack of money in front of him.

Clean up the mess quickly.