She abandoned her husband first, then her children, and was ecstatic after the divorce.

Left with no other choice, Zhang Jiaojiao had to reluctantly give up all the new clothes she had bought during the day and stuff them into Lin Yuyan's arms.

"You should change your clothes quickly."

As Zhang Jiaojiao spoke, she would occasionally peek back.

Clearly, their actions had attracted the attention of the Lin family.

From a distance, I could see car lights coming on behind me, and they were catching up.

Zhang Jiaojiao panicked and looked helplessly at Lin Yuyan.

"Yanyan, your family is catching up. Are you sure you can leave now?!"

Lin Yuyan turned her head, her eyes filled with hatred, and said through gritted teeth.

"I have to go."

Lin Yuyan took out the phone she had been protecting in her arms and dialed Shen Qiyan's number.

"Hey, brother..."

After successfully seeing Lin Yuyan off on the last flight to Yuncheng, Zhang Jiaojiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This day was truly thrilling.

She walked wearily toward the exit, carrying her handbag, and looked up to see the wealthy woman sitting in the back seat of the car.

Zhou Lan slowly raised her head, meeting Zhang Jiaojiao's gaze, which she couldn't avoid in time.

She smiled slightly and waved to Zhang Jiaojiao.

Shen Qiyan stood beside the open car door, whispering something to Zhou Lan, seemingly trying to stop her.

But Zhou Lan remained unmoved, so Zhang Jiaojiao had no choice but to bite the bullet and go up to her.

"Aunt Zhou..."

"Jiaojiao, you must be tired so late at night. I've spoiled Yanyan since she was little, and I'm sorry for causing you trouble. Please don't take it to heart."

Zhang Jiaojiao stared blankly at Zhou Lan. The Zhou Lan in front of her was completely different from the person Lin Yuyan had described. Where did her personality change so drastically? She was clearly still as gentle as ever.

Zhang Jiaojiao lowered her head with some shame and stammered.

"I'm sorry, Aunt Zhou."

"It's alright." Zhou Lan smiled at Zhang Jiaojiao.

"It's too late, you should go home and rest."

Zhang Jiaojiao was feeling uneasy, but upon hearing Zhou Lan's words, she felt as if she had been granted a pardon. She greeted him and left without looking back.

Watching Zhang Jiaojiao's car drive further and further away, Zhou Lan calmly asked.

"I heard that this girl is of marriageable age, and her family has been arranging blind dates for her."

The butler, sitting in the passenger seat, nodded. "Yes, I heard they've taken a liking to the young master of the Jiang family. And the two have known each other for a while, so it'll be good for them to develop feelings for each other."

Zhou Lan smiled, "I've met the young master of the Jiang family before. He's well-mannered and a rare good boy. It's a bit of a pity that his family is a good match for the Zhang family."

The butler understood and nodded.

"I understand."

Even if Shen Qiyan was stupid, he could still sense the strangeness in Zhou Lan's words at this moment, and he couldn't help but speak up.

"Mom, what exactly are you trying to do? Ever since that Jiang Jiuge appeared, you've been acting like a madwoman, even restricting Yanyan's freedom. If you hadn't pushed Yanyan to the brink, why would she have asked Zhang Jiaojiao to help her escape in the middle of the night? And now you're even targeting the Zhang family..."

Shen Qiyan looked furious. "If Yanyan finds out, do you think she'll still acknowledge you as her mother?"

Zhou Lan slowly turned her head, met Shen Qiyan's angry eyes, and asked in return.

"If Yanyan really cares about her friends as much as you say, why did she ask them for help today?"

Shen Qiyan was rendered speechless by Zhou Lan's questioning.

Zhou Lan smiled gently again and patted Shen Qiyan's hand.

“I know you love your sister, but she was also raised by your mother. Now that her wedding is approaching, your mother is afraid that something might happen and that your sister will be looked down upon by the Fu family, so she has been stricter with her.”

Zhou Lan kept saying that she was thinking of Lin Yuyan, just like a mother who loves her daughter to the core.

This left Shen Qiyan somewhat bewildered.

When he received Lin Yuyan's call, Lin Yuyan was crying uncontrollably on the other end.

She said that Zhou Lan not only scolded her in front of all the servants, but also tried to imprison her. She couldn't take it anymore, so she ran away.

That's why Shen Qiyan intercepted the car that was coming to take Lin Yuyan back halfway.

But Zhou Lan's attitude now is completely different from the person Lin Yuyan described in her tearful account.

Shen Qiyan was somewhat dazed. He felt that Zhou Lan's explanation was not problematic, but something just felt off.

"Mom, aren't you making a mountain out of a molehill?" In the end, Shen Qiyan could only say helplessly.

“Yanyan is already such a grown woman, and she and Fu Xiuheng have known each other for a long time. Even the Fu family has acknowledged the marriage, so what can’t be a sure thing? Besides, if you’re worried that she’ll be mistreated after marrying into the Fu family, then you should treat her even better when she’s at her parents’ home.”

Zhou Lan sighed softly and said.

"Qi Yan, you don't understand."

After saying that, she turned her gaze away from Shen Qiyan and looked straight ahead.

"I have to go to work tomorrow morning, let's talk about it later."

The bodyguard came up and closed the car door, then the car started and drove away from Shen Qiyan's sight.

Shen Qiyan stood there, completely bewildered.

He's over thirty years old, what doesn't he understand?

Why does Zhou Lan speak so incoherently?

Helpless, Zhou Lan had already left, so Shen Qiyan had no choice but to get into his car parked behind him.

"Mr. Shen," the assistant turned around.

Are we going back to the old house today?

"I won't go back." Shen Qiyan closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose.

"I really couldn't stand staying in that house for even a day."

The assistant understood and drove to one of Shen Qiyan's residences in the city center.

The flight from Beijing to Yuncheng takes only two hours. After Shen Qiyan returned home, tidied up, and lay down in bed, news came from Lin Yuyan that they had landed.

"Don't worry, brother, I've already met the people you sent to pick me up."

Shen Qiyan responded softly, "I've already arranged for the people who will take care of you these next few days, your bodyguards, and your accommodation. Don't stay out too long; come back in a few days."

"Okay, brother. I just came out to clear my head," Lin Yuyan said.

But another thought lingered in her mind: if Fu Xiuheng wasn't here for Jiang Jiuge, then she would naturally go back soon; but if Fu Xiuheng had other intentions...

"Yes, I just wanted to remind you. You have no idea how angry Mom was after you left today. You still need to apologize to her properly when you come back."

Hearing Shen Qiyan say that, Lin Yuyan's tone became somewhat cold and hard.

"I don't want to apologize to her."

Shen Qiyan smiled helplessly, "Yanyan, be good. Mom is telling you to stay home more before the wedding for your own good. The wedding is coming up soon, so please don't act like a child at this time."