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

At this moment, Yue Jiangting was in Han Caiyu's room, trying his best to comfort his crying lover.

"Why are you all going to five-star hotels for banquets while I'm all alone at home?" Han Caiyu twisted her body, ignoring Yue Jiangting's advice. "Brother Jiangting, I feel like you've changed. You used to let me have my way, but now you restrict and control me in every way."

Yue Jiangting's face stiffened, and he awkwardly explained, "No, you're overthinking it. Don't you understand how I feel about you? Tomorrow is Mei Yusheng's birthday banquet. If you go and cause a huge commotion, the guests will laugh at you."

"Hmph, you just won't let me see your relatives and friends, right? You also think I'm someone who can't be brought into the light?" Han Caiyu cried so hard that her makeup was ruined, with streaks of black and red on her face, making her look like a clown in Peking Opera. "What's wrong with you? Why did you spend money to throw a birthday party for Mei Yusheng? Didn't you say you never loved her?"

"No!" Yue Jiangting looked at her, her appearance was unbearable to look at, and he couldn't help but turn his face away. "I'm not divorced yet, she's still my wife in name only. If I were to bring you away rashly, how would I introduce you to people? Have you thought about what kind of impact that would have on me?"

"The company is at a critical juncture right now, and we can't afford any negative news. It's caused quite a stir these past few days, and people outside are already gossiping. I wanted to use this birthday party to silence those rumors. Sigh, I can't really explain it to you, so don't overthink it, just trust me!"

By the last two sentences, his tone had become somewhat angry.

Han Caiyu knew when to stop: "I...I know, but I just feel so choked up. The thought of you and her together, while I can only hide in the dark corner and watch you, makes me so sad!"

"Alright, stop crying, wipe your tears." Yue Jiangting came over, put his arm around her shoulder, and pulled her into his arms. "I won't let you suffer for long. This is unavoidable. I promise you, at most six months, I will give you an explanation."

"Really?" Han Caiyu raised her red, tear-filled eyes and stared intently at Yue Jiangting. "You're not just trying to fool me again, are you?"

"No, you have to believe me!" Yue Jiangting tightened his grip, holding her even closer.

"Okay, I'll trust you one more time." Han Caiyu's voice was thick with nasal congestion, and her tone was tinged with coquettishness.

Yue Jiangting's face darkened, his eyes narrowed, and an unfathomable light flashed within them.

Mei Yusheng saw on the surveillance camera that Yue Jiangting returned to his study, took out a key from a hidden compartment under his desk, opened the middle drawer, took out a notebook, and began to read it intently.

I couldn't help but wonder, what was he looking at? It was hidden so well, it must be very important material.

She secretly decided to go in and check on him while he was out.

The next morning, neither Yue Guangzhi nor Shen Yingying went to work. Shen Yingying said that she had taken the day off specifically to celebrate her birthday.

"There's really no need for such a grand gesture. You can just go over after get off work at noon." Mei Yusheng genuinely felt it was a bit of an overreaction.

“Mom, this is your only birthday in a year, how can I not take a day off?” Shen Yingying said with a smile. “Guangzhi and I prepared a gift for you separately. We originally wanted to give it to you in the morning, but Guangzhi said that you would be happier if we gave it to you after you blow out the candles.”

Mei Yusheng couldn't help but laugh: "Oh, there's no need for such formalities, and there's no need to give any gifts. I don't lack anything."

"Mom, this is a small token of our appreciation as your children."

These words warmed Mei Yusheng's heart, making her feel the warmth of her family.

If she hadn't discovered Yue Jiangting's infidelity, she would probably be very happy and content right now.

Breakfast was prepared without any perfunctory preparation. The nanny started preparing early and made Mei Yusheng's favorite yam and pork rib porridge. The pork ribs had been simmered over low heat the night before, and the yam was soft and tender, with the cooking time just right.

The sound of the plum rain seemed to bring back memories of when my father was alive.

Her father used to make this porridge often, especially when she had a cold during the rainy season. After eating the yam and pork rib porridge, her cold would be mostly cured. Her mother often teased her, saying that she pretended to be sick to coax her father into making it because she was craving it, and her father always fell for it.

Mei Yusheng recalled her parents' voices and smiles, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She lowered her head and drank her porridge, tears falling into the bowl.

When she looked up, her tears had dried, but her eyes were a little red. When someone asked, she only said it was from the heat.

Mei Zichen arrived at eight o'clock.

He is four years younger than Mei Yusheng, and is forty-nine years old this year. When he laughs, he still has the innocent charm of a child.

"Zichen, have you eaten? Have something to eat at home!" Yue Jiangting greeted him warmly.

"Brother-in-law, don't bother, I've already eaten." Mei Zichen took out the gift for Xuanxuan, and Xuanxuan sweetly called out, "Uncle!"

“Uncle, I’ll go with you to see Grandma,” Yue Guangzhi said as he walked over.

"No need!" Mei Yusheng hurriedly stopped her. She just wanted to see her mother on her birthday and have a quiet talk with her. In previous years, she would go a day early, but she had forgotten because of the troubles she had been having these past few days.

"Guangzhi, just do as your mother says. She's the star today, so she can do whatever she wants." Shen Yingying came over and tugged at Yue Guangzhi, giving him a wink.

"Mom, I'll go with you to change your clothes. When we get back, Uncle will take you directly to the hotel." Shen Yingying took Mei Yusheng's arm and led her into the bedroom.

She specially chose a violet cheongsam, which perfectly accentuated her still beautiful figure.

This was a gift from Shen Yingying three years ago. She remembered Shen Yingying saying that her mother's figure was still pretty good and that this color made her look elegant and sophisticated.

She loved it. She secretly stroked the soft fabric and admired the exquisite embroidery. After putting it on, she looked at herself in the mirror for a long time. The person in the mirror looked like a completely different person; she hardly recognized herself.

But she was used to wearing barrel-shaped clothes and felt embarrassed to wear them out. Besides, they weren't suitable for everyday work, so she carefully kept them in her closet.

When Shen Yingying was helping her choose clothes, she took out this one. She hesitated for a moment, then put it on.

After changing her clothes, Yue Guangzhi was stunned. Even Yue Jiangting was amazed for a long time, staring at Mei Yusheng for several moments, as if to confirm that it was indeed that old-fashioned wife and that she had not been replaced.

He was secretly surprised that Mei Yusheng looked even more elegant and noble in this outfit than Han Caiyu.

Her mother-in-law's cloudy eyes were practically glued to her, and she said sourly, "Tsk, how old are you, still dressing up like a vixen, who are you trying to impress?"

He immediately felt the displeased look from Mei Zichen and awkwardly shut his mouth.

Mei Yusheng suddenly felt more confident, thinking to herself that she would no longer be downcast, because if she was in a bad mood, others would look down on her.

She rode in her brother's car to the sanatorium, a journey of more than half an hour, and lay down in the back seat for a while.

They arrived at their destination before nine o'clock. The siblings registered at the front desk and then went into the backyard together.

He Qingmin pushed the wheelchair out to greet them. When she saw her son and daughter, tears welled up in her eyes as she smiled.

Mei Yusheng ran over and half-squatted down next to her mother: "Mom!"

As soon as she uttered the address, her throat tightened with emotion. Afraid of upsetting her mother, she quickly raised her hand to wipe her eyes.