In her heart, she had already regarded Che Che as her own child.
Even if Che Che's birth mother returned, she would absolutely not yield.
Thinking of Song Yu's words, layers of coldness spread through Jiang Shiyu's heart.
Now that the most troublesome problem was solved, it was time for Jiang Dehai.
Once she found evidence of Jiang Dehai murdering her maternal grandfather, she could reclaim all of her grandfather's inheritance.
What was owed to her, she would get back.
"Alright, I'll try my best!" Zhao Shuyao's mind was in turmoil. Looking at Jiang Shiyu before her, she hesitated to speak.
Alas!
She really wanted to tell Shiyu that she was actually Che Che's birth mother.
But what if Shiyu remembered that unbearable night a few years ago!
Zhao Shuyao was caught between a rock and a hard place, sitting restlessly in her seat and constantly pulling at her hair.
With things temporarily settled, Jiang Shiyu also prepared to return to work.
It had been two months since she last worked. Returning to the company again, Jiang Shiyu still felt a little unaccustomed. She stood at the foot of the building for a while before walking in.
As soon as she entered the lobby of Lingsheng Group, everyone who saw her called out in unison, "Good morning, Madam President."
Jiang Shiyu almost died of embarrassment and entered the elevator, shielding her face.
Before she could even catch her breath, the sound of high heels suddenly echoed from outside the door.
They say enemies often cross paths. The person entering was none other than Fang Yuan.
Seeing Jiang Shiyu, Fang Yuan was also surprised. Then, she curled her lips and chuckled, "Madam President, what wind blew you here? You're finally coming to work."
Before Jiang Shiyu could speak, Fang Yuan added, "Although you are the Madam President, the company still has its rules. Since you're here, work properly. Taking leave every few days, disappearing for ten days or half a month, this isn't your home. If you don't want to work, it's better to resign and enjoy your blessings!"
"But... speaking of which, I wonder how many people know you're the Madam President. It seems you haven't even had a wedding with the President, right? Where's the ring? Is the President that stingy, not even giving you a ring?"
Fang Yuan glanced at Jiang Shiyu's hand with feigned surprise, covered her mouth, and put on a very exaggerated expression of shock.
She heard that Fang Yuan had been working at Lingsheng during this time.
Fang Yuan was very capable. Not only did she rely on her family, but she also climbed her way up through her own strength. In just a few months, she had reached a good position, becoming a department manager.
This was not easy for someone who had just graduated, but Fang Yuan achieved it in less than half a year.
Jiang Shiyu waited quietly for Fang Yuan to finish and then spoke calmly, "If people didn't know, they'd think you owned the company. Just by becoming a department manager, you're speaking like the mistress of the house... I'm just kidding, don't mind me!"
Fang Yuan's face fell slightly. "Look at what you're saying..."
"It's a pity that some people have rings but can't marry the man they love. But I don't have a ring, yet I can marry the male god that many women admire. Tell me, who is more pitiful?"
Jiang Shiyu smiled slightly. The elevator door opened just then, and she stepped out without looking back.
Fang Yuan stood in the elevator, her expression extremely displeased.
Jiang Shiyu was practically provoking her openly, and even hit her sore spot.
Fang Yuan held her anger inside. She wanted to lash out but managed to restrain herself.
When that woman returns to the country...
Jiang Shiyu, let's see how long you can be so arrogant!
Late at night.
Zhao Shuyao tightly gripped her phone, pacing back and forth by the floor-to-ceiling window.
How could she tell Shiyu the truth?
She racked her brains but couldn't come up with a solution.
Zhao Shuyao was going mad. Suddenly, she thought of something and called Murong Cheng.
At that moment, the man was on his way home from work. His phone vibrated; it was an unknown number.
The man instinctively hung up the call.
Rejected!
As expected!
Zhao Shuyao could only sit in front of her computer and use an online number to call Murong Cheng.
The phone vibrated again.
This time, the caller ID displayed 'Wife'.
It was rare for Jiang Shiyu to call. Murong Cheng answered immediately and put it on speakerphone.
"Mr. Murong! I am Zhao Shuyao. Please don't hang up. I have something to tell you. Please take Che Che and Zhi Xia to the hospital when you have time!"
Zhao Shuyao?
Wasn't that the friend dressed so ostentatiously?
"I know."
The man hung up after speaking.
Zhao Shuyao looked at the hung-up phone and helplessly spread her hands.
She could only do so much!
If she told Jiang Shiyu the truth directly, it would only cause her pain. It was better not to tell her, as long as it was confirmed that Che Che and Jiang Shiyu had a blood relationship.
However, Zhao Shuyao was still a little uneasy. What if Murong Cheng didn't take her words to heart?
The next day, Zhao Shuyao hinted at Jiang Shiyu again, "It seems Che Che's blood type is the same as yours. Why don't you go to the hospital for a check-up? What if you are really Che Che's mother?"
"Don't joke around. I still have to work, and I'm busy here. I'll call you later."
After speaking, Jiang Shiyu hurriedly hung up the phone.
Zhao Shuyao sighed. Since that was the case, she could only leave it to fate.
She hadn't slept well last night because of this matter. Zhao Shuyao returned to her bedroom and had just lain down when there was a knock on the door.
Peeking through the peephole, she saw Huo Yanxue standing outside the door.
Why her again?
Zhao Shuyao didn't open the door. Huo Yanxue stood outside and, as if unwilling to give up, knocked a few more times. Seeing that Zhao Shuyao still didn't come out to open the door, she didn't move and remained standing outside.
"Sister, I know you're watching me inside. If you don't open the door for me, I won't leave. I just want to talk to you. Why are you shutting me out..."
Zhao Shuyao was extremely annoyed and called the hotel security. Soon, hotel staff came and drove Huo Yanxue away.
Huo Yanxue was unwilling. She cast one last glance at the closed door before leaving.
Her ears were finally clear.
Zhao Shuyao let out a sigh of relief and collapsed onto the bed, sleeping until the afternoon.
When she woke up, she saw a text message from Li Huiyun.
Although she hadn't saved Li Huiyun's number or added a note, Zhao Shuyao could still recognize Li Huiyun's number at a glance.
"Come home for dinner tonight. Your sister found a job, so we're celebrating. It's okay if you don't want to come."
Zhao Shuyao rubbed her throbbing head from sleep.
She sat up abruptly from the bed, intending to tidy herself up and go out.
When she opened the hotel door, she saw the man standing outside.
Xiang Liang was standing outside the door, raising his hand as if to knock.
Unexpectedly, the door was opened from the inside.
Both of them froze for a moment.
Then, they looked at each other and smiled.
"Going out?"
Xiang Liang sized up Zhao Shuyao's attire.
A hoodie and jeans, not Zhao Shuyao's usual style.
"Yes, why is Doctor Xiang here? I was just about to go home for dinner."