Divorced at fifty, I embarked on my path to success.

After finishing their meal, Yue Guangzhi came in to clear the dishes. Mei Yusheng lay down, and although Han Caiyu and her mother-in-law were speaking very softly outside, their voices still reached her ears clearly.

She bit her lip, trying her best to suppress the urge to curse. She knew that it would be useless to curse anymore; now that the woman had moved in, she wouldn't leave easily.

Moreover, she had obtained Yue Jiangting's permission to move in, so her gaze toward Yue Guangzhi was sharp and cold.

Yue Guangzhi felt a chill run down his spine and didn't dare to look his mother in the eye. He forced a smile and said, "Mom, I'll carry you downstairs. Let's go to the hospital."

Mei Yusheng stared at him menacingly for several seconds before finally speaking coldly, "I'll wait for your Aunt Xie to come."

"Huh? When is Aunt Xie coming?" Yue Guangzhi blinked. He remembered that after his father talked to Xie Mingqi yesterday, she left in a huff without even saying goodbye to Mei Yusheng. How come she had the courage to come over today?

Mei Yusheng looked at Yue Guangzhi suspiciously, her eyes turning cold: "What exactly did your father say to your Aunt Xie yesterday?"

"I don't know, I should explain to Aunt Xie, hehehe..." Yue Guangzhi spun to the door, "I'll go see if Aunt Xie has arrived yet..."

Mei Yusheng frowned, feeling increasingly uneasy. Xie Mingqi had left after talking with Yue Jiangting yesterday. What could have happened that made her not even have time to tell him?

Yesterday she was in a state of confusion and didn't think much about it, but now that she's thinking about it, she's suddenly suspicious.

Did Yue Jiangting threaten Xie Mingqi?

Mei Yusheng decided to ask her, and was even more eager for her to come soon. Seeing that it was almost eight o'clock, she couldn't help but send her a message: "What time are you coming?"

Ten minutes later, Xie Mingqi replied: "I'll be there soon. Is Lao Yue not home?"

It was obvious that Xie Mingqi was still wary of Yue Jiangting. Mei Yusheng said, "He's already gone. Xiao Zhi is at home."

Xie Mingqi: "Okay, I'll be right there."

When Xie Mingqi arrived, Yue Guangzhi helped her mother downstairs and put her in the back seat of a black SUV. His mother-in-law also squeezed in.

Xie Mingqi followed behind in her Audi.

When they arrived at the hospital, the mother-in-law insisted that Xiaozhi accompany her for the check-up, so Xie Mingqi volunteered to take on the task of filming with Mei Yusheng.

While waiting for the results, taking advantage of Yue Guangzhi's absence, Mei Yusheng asked Xie Mingqi what Yue Jiangting had said yesterday, and whether he had threatened her.

Xie Mingqi's face immediately turned ugly: "Yusheng, I'm sorry, I was really scared by that old bastard Yue."

Even now, she was still filled with shame and anger, her eyes blazing: "You know, right? Old Chen is running for vice principal at the end of the year, and Old Yue said yesterday that if I interfere in your family's affairs again, he won't invest in Old Chen, and Old Chen will lose the election. And also…"

Xie Mingqi gave Mei Yusheng a meaningful look and lowered her voice: "You know that Qianqian's academic credentials are fake. I don't know how that old bastard found out. He used this to threaten me."

Mei Yusheng gritted her teeth in hatred and shook Xie Mingqi's hand apologetically: "I'm sorry, I've made you suffer because of me. I didn't say anything about Qianqian. I didn't expect Lao Yue to have such a long reach, even investigating Qianqian."

“Sigh, Yusheng, the more I think about it, the more scared I get for you.” Xie Mingqi’s eyes flickered a few times. “Old Yue is quite frightening. People with a strong possessive nature are capable of anything. I guess it won’t be easy for you to get a divorce.”

"Yes, I know." Mei Yusheng then told Xie Mingqi everything Yue Jiangting had told her yesterday. "He said that if I dared to get a divorce, he would make me go into debt!"

Xie Mingqi's eyes widened in surprise, and she covered her mouth: "That's absolutely despicable and shameless! But how did he manage to put you in debt?"

Mei Yusheng was also puzzled. Just then, Yue Guangzhi came over and took back the X-ray: "Mom, luckily there was no bone injury, just a muscle strain, you need to rest!"

Mei Yusheng's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. As long as there was nothing seriously wrong with her health, she could take things slowly.

She originally wanted to go home, but Yue Guangzhi arranged a bed for her, saying that she could get full rest in the hospital and recover quickly.

Mei Yusheng glanced at him sideways, her eyes dangerous: "Did your dad tell you to do this? To deliberately kick me out of the house so that his mistress could live more comfortably?"

Yue Guangzhi's facial muscles twitched slightly, and he gave a forced smile: "Mom, what are you thinking? There's no such thing as a mistress. Aunt Han is gone. Don't worry, this family will always be yours. If Dad dares to divorce you, I'll be the first to object!"

Mei Yusheng's heart turned ice-cold. Her own son, whom she had raised from infancy to adulthood, had conspired with outsiders to deceive her.

She couldn't help but smile bitterly, feeling that life was truly meaningless; her wholehearted love and devotion only resulted in betrayal and deception.

What does it mean to be husband and wife as one, or for blood to be thicker than water? In the face of temptation and self-interest, all of that is worthless!

A chilling sense of emptiness gripped her heart. Thirty years of her life had been wasted! She had left nothing behind.

Tears streamed down her face, and Yue Guangzhi was startled: "Mom, what are you doing? Why are you crying? Dad and I are doing this for your own good. You should stay in the hospital for a few days and recover as soon as possible before you can come home!"

Xie Mingqi stood silently to the side, remembering Yue Jiangting's threat. She dared not say much in front of Yue Guangzhi, for fear that he would pass on a message to his father.

Who told her husband, Old Chen, to need Yuejiang Pavilion for the time being?

She could only silently pull out a tissue and wipe Mei Yusheng's tears, letting out a quiet sigh.

"Xiaozhi, you go back. I'll stay with your mother so your father won't worry." Xie Mingqi gave a faint smile and urged Yue Guangzhi to leave. "You go about your business. I'll take care of your mother."

"Okay, thank you, Auntie!" Yue Guangzhi hurriedly thanked her with a smile, giving Xie Mingqi a deep look in his eyes. He knew that his father's words had worked, and he couldn't help but feel a little smug. "Then I'll leave it to you, Auntie Xie. I'll coax Grandma home first, and then I'll bring dinner tonight."

"I don't need you!" Mei Yusheng waved her hand vigorously, as if shooing away flies, not wanting to see him even once.

"Yusheng, your son has really grown up and become quite cunning, but he still sides with his father!" After Yue Guangzhi left, Xie Mingqi let out a soft sigh.

"Yes, I really envy you for having a daughter," Mei Yusheng said sincerely. "A daughter is a mother's little cotton-padded jacket. If I had a daughter, I wouldn't feel so lonely and helpless now."

"Sigh, don't say that. You know Qianqian well. She's really giving me a lot of trouble." Xie Mingqi sighed and frowned. "Children are all the same. It's better that young people these days are more open-minded. They choose not to get married and live a carefree life on their own. That's fine too."

Then, thinking about how I pressured my daughter to get married, I felt like I had a split personality, so I quickly shut up.

Mei Yusheng's eyes were deep and her thoughts drifted away.

If she didn't get married and chose to live alone, would she have a more fulfilling and meaningful life?

At least she wouldn't have encountered the heartbreaking situation of a husband's infidelity or a son's betrayal, and she would undoubtedly have devoted all her time and energy to writing. So, would she now be a famous writer, having already produced works that can be passed down through generations?

Her face flushed slightly, a little ashamed. A masterpiece? How could she dare to dream of such a thing?

But besides shame, there was also a secret joy and anticipation deep in my heart.

Then they were overwhelmed by boundless regret and remorse!

Her face was ashen, her dark eyes seemed even more unfathomable, and her clear, crisp voice was like the chilly wind of late autumn: "Mingqi, tell me, am I terribly wrong?"

Xie Mingqi was momentarily dazed, not understanding Mei Yusheng's meaning: "What's so outrageous about it? Marrying Yue Jiangting, or giving birth to Yue Guangzhi?"

Mei Yusheng laughed sadly and desolately: "I shouldn't have chosen to get married, I shouldn't have given up writing, I shouldn't have lived like a walking corpse, a housewife!"

Xie Mingqi's pupils dilated slightly, and she sighed softly, "Alright, stop overthinking. Which woman hasn't gone through this? We've talked about this before; there are plenty of men who abandon their wives after they become successful, not just Yue Jiangting."

Mei Yusheng's eyes were vacant, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

"Speaking of which, Lao Yue only has one true love, and he's been devoted to you and her for twenty years. That's already considered quite faithful. You know, many men have a string of other women, changing them every few months, without ever considering their wives' feelings or being afraid of being found out. If you encounter one of those, it's even more infuriating!"

“At least, it’s better to cut your losses early than to wait until you’re over fifty and it’s too late.” After saying that, Mei Yusheng looked intently at Xie Mingqi, “Do you know any good lawyers who handle divorce cases?”