In the dressing room, she dawdled.

It took her more than two hours to pack.

They found a car to haul the luggage away, heading straight for the newly rented seaside villa.

A white, two-story house.

Both the front and back gardens were large, a Portuguese-style building constructed in 1975, showing the original owner's delicate and meticulous touch.

Plaster walls with lines, a blue floral carpet, and handicrafts displayed on the display cabinet.

Full of life, clean and simple.

Compared to the villa at the golf course, Nong Qingying preferred this place, especially the fragrant garden in the small courtyard, which was particularly lush this season.

Su Yehao benefited from the misfortune, in a good mood.

Although he was still stuck on third base, just a small step away from a home run, judging from their current relationship, it was only a matter of time, and the feelings were gradually falling into place.

For the remaining tasks, finding a housekeeping service would suffice.

The backyard had a fence, and while resting on the swing, their relationship took another step forward as Nong Qingying rested her head on Su Yehao's lap.

She moved.

Next time when visiting Nong Qingying, he wouldn't have to worry about being recognized, avoiding any association with the Su family simply because she lived at the golf course.

Su Yehao considered that he still needed to be cautious.

If his mom found out, it wouldn't be a major problem, just clarifying the truth about this girl's sham marriage. Even if his parents still didn't approve, there would be no reason for them to interfere too much.

As for Yahoo stock.

He only told Nong Qingying to keep it, holding it until he said to sell.

Having earned nearly three million Hong Kong dollars in a short period, a number Nong Qingying had never dared to imagine before, she was already satisfied, deciding to buy a small fishing boat for her parents after a while.

On Su Yehao's side.

His venture capital firm hadn't started yet, and stock speculation at his scale was actually a business, and a relaxed and effortless one at that.

Opportunities that couldn't be rushed could only be waited for patiently. Anyway, he was still young, with no worries about making a living.

Lying on the swing, holding Nong Qingying, the two of them whispered sweet nothings, chatting idly without feeling bored.

The sea breeze was gentle, the sunshine warm.

Vaguely.

Su Yehao felt that maybe things should just stay as they were, which was quite nice.

Huh?

Wait, this familiar feeling, it seemed to have just emerged recently…

Better safe than sorry.

Su Yehao prepared in advance, asking Nong Qingying to move out.

Unexpectedly.

There really was a gossipy busybody who spread the rumors she overheard to his mom's ears in private.

High society.

There were quite a few wealthy wives with nothing to do.

When they started gossiping, they were formidable, no less so than the paparazzi of tabloid newspapers.

Mother Tang had lived in Casino for over a decade, and almost everyone in the circle knew her, so it was not surprising that the news reached her ears.

A week after Nong Qingying moved.

Mother Tang suddenly paid a visit.

She took advantage of her Saturday off to go straight to the KOKO cat cafe, and then called Su Yehao.

When he received the call, fortunately, Su Yehao was shopping with Yin Liuli for coasters, avoiding many unnecessary troubles.

He immediately reassured Little Liuli, telling her to rest for a couple of days.

After taking Yin Liuli back to her apartment, Su Yehao drove alone to the Senado Square, after all, having become someone else's son, he had to observe the proper etiquette.

Analyzing from the perspective of family status.

Mother Tang undoubtedly sat at the top of the family pyramid, followed by Father Su, the swaggering Su Yehao, and the second wife.

The third wife was gone.

Su Yehao had never met the fourth wife, so it was hard to compare.

Strictly speaking, there was also Grandpa Tang above them, who was Su Yehao's maternal grandfather.

This old man was over seventy, long retired, and rarely interfered in family affairs, unless it was to bully his early live-in son-in-law.

The Tang family's assets had all been handed over to Su Yehao's mother to manage several years ago.

As for Su Yehao's aunt, she was proficient in bungee jumping, skydiving, and skiing, traveling all over the world. Her profession was a travel columnist for a British magazine, earning a meager income that wasn't even enough to cover her hotel stays, but she had plenty of money anyway.

Arriving at the cafe.

Su Yehao wasn't sure what had happened, so he obediently played the role of a son, asking with a smile, "Mom, what brings you here? I was thinking of going to Hong Kong to shop with you."

"Really?"

Mother Tang immediately launched an attack, with a half-smile, "I'm just afraid someone is so blinded by lust that they don't even want their own mother anymore. Such a big deal as the opening, and you didn't even give me a call. When was the last time you contacted me?"

Su Yehao hesitated slightly, wondering where the problem was.

He put on a confused look and tentatively asked,

"Blinded by lust? The cafe and the restaurant downstairs haven't officially opened yet. We're currently in soft opening, planning to prepare everything before asking you over. We need to be thorough."

Mother Tang carefully observed her son's expression, but couldn't find anything unusual.

Similar scenarios had been rehearsed in Su Yehao's mind many times, highlighting the benefits of being cautious and composed in the face of trouble.

Mother Tang continued to ask, "Have you seen the youngest daughter-in-law of your Aunt Hua's family recently?"

"Yes, I ran into her once at the golf course. I heard she was looking for a house, so I rented the villa to her, earning over thirty thousand yuan for pocket money, without telling Dad."

Su Yehao played dumb.

His mother seemed thoughtful and said again, "I went to see her. She's already moved out."

"She's not your daughter-in-law. What did you go to see her for? She can go wherever she wants, anyway, I've already collected the rent."

Su Yehao deliberately showed off, focusing on the rent.

Within a few words, Mother Tang began to think she was overthinking things and suddenly smiled, "It's nothing, let's not talk about her. Is your business doing well here? A cat jumped onto my table earlier, it looked so cute."

"I spent over ten thousand on buying a few cats, all top quality."

Afraid that the waiter would say something inappropriate, Su Yehao personally ordered a cup of milk tea, sat down again, and introduced,

"The shop has just opened, and there are discounts for recharging. The cafe has been in soft opening until now, with a turnover of over sixty thousand. The restaurant downstairs is only mid-range, with discounts and complimentary desserts, with a three-day turnover of over a hundred thousand. My friends from school are bringing their families to support, mainly because the red wine they order is expensive, and they are generous when recharging, spending five thousand or ten thousand at a time."

Mother Tang didn't quite understand these things, but judged from the performance, it was just so-so.

She said happily, "In that case, I won't have to give you pocket money in the future. My son is great. I'll help you promote it if I have the chance."

At their level, the invisible value of their social circle was considerable.

Seeing her mother taking the initiative to help, Su Yehao would be a fool to refuse. Since there was an opportunity to skip the accumulation phase, there was no need to put on airs and insist on doing everything himself.

They were family.

Using connections to make legitimate profits was also a skill, sometimes more important than hard work.

Su Yehao smiled, "That would be great."

"Well, when your uncles and aunts come, you must treat them politely. It doesn't matter if you give them a discount, but you must show your appreciation, and not let them think you are ill-mannered. They are all your elders, some of whom I have known since childhood, you should at least show your face and thank them…"