Since the last time she went to Leng Yixiu’s company, Cheng Ying had never been back. However, every day, she would call Leng Yixiu, chatting about this and that, and even asking if he would return to A City for the Qingming Festival. She acted as if nothing had ever happened. In her view, since Leng Yixiu hadn’t shattered the delicate balance, it meant that she still had a place in his heart. She believed that no matter what had happened between him and Lin Yixun, he would return to her side just like he did four years ago. Lin Yixun had been defeated by her five years ago, and she would surely not be her opponent now either. But Cheng Ying’s assistant noticed that she was becoming increasingly abnormal. When she had no schedule, she would lock herself in her bedroom alone; every time the cleaning lady tidied the master bedroom, the floor would be a complete mess; in the lounge, she would always hold a notebook, scribbling on it incessantly, and then tear the pages into strips. In the past, Cheng Ying had a very good temper, at least in front of others she maintained a positive public image, always very patient. Even when fans made unreasonable requests, she would welcome them with a smile. But now, Cheng Ying would often lose her temper for no reason, and even on set, she could not control her emotions. After every outburst, she would revert to her old self, gentle, gracious, poised, as if nothing had happened. However, the increasing amount of medication silently told her that Cheng Ying’s illness was becoming harder and harder to control. On this day, seeing Cheng Ying about to increase her dosage again, the assistant advised, "Miss Cheng, these medications have strong side effects, you can only take two pills each time." Cheng Ying gave a bitter smile, "I know the side effects are great, but what can I do? I have no other options. You know, I’m sick. I don’t want to become a lunatic, and I certainly don’t want Yixiu to see me in such a miserable state again!" The assistant opened her mouth, but then hesitated. What could she say? Although Miss Cheng had done some things she shouldn’t have, she was ultimately just a woman trapped by love! Lin Yixun had been lying in bed all morning. At noon, she ate some congee made by Sister Yi, and in the afternoon, she lay in bed again. Her body was weak and powerless, but her mind was very clear. She almost recalled all the events of the past few years, only to sadly realize that since she met Leng Yixiu, her life had turned bleak. Later, her gray life was briefly illuminated by Ouyang Hao, but that light was eventually cruelly extinguished by Leng Yixiu. Lin Yixun closed her eyes weakly. What meaning was there left in such a life? She lay silently in bed, not knowing how long had passed, when she heard the roar of a car outside, indicating that Leng Yixiu had returned from work. Sure enough, after a while, there was a knock on the master bedroom door, and the bedroom door was opened, "Miss Lin, dinner is ready, come down and eat?" "I don’t want to eat." "You need to eat to maintain your strength." Sister Yi walked in, looking at Lin Yixun’s still pale face, and persuaded, "Your body is already weak, you only had some congee for lunch, if you don’t eat dinner, your body won’t be able to take it." Unexpectedly, Lin Yixun asked coldly, "Leng Yixiu is back?" Sister Yi nodded, "Sir just returned, he even asked about you when he came back." Seeing Lin Yixun’s displeased expression, Sister Yi became a mediator, "Miss Lin, no matter how big the misunderstanding between you and Sir is, you still need to eat. If you have any grievances, don’t keep them bottled up. Even... even if you vent at him, it’s better than keeping it inside. Besides, is there anything in this world that can’t be resolved? Once you talk it out, all problems can be solved." "Really?" Lin Yixun smiled bitterly, "Sister Yi, if you were me and knew what he did to me, you wouldn’t say that." The knot between her and Leng Yixiu could not be untied, as Leng Yixiu refused to let her go, and she was unwilling to submit to him. Sister Yi went to the dining room and saw the man sitting alone in the head seat at the dining table, with untouched food in front of him. Although he said nothing, Sister Yi knew he was waiting for Miss Lin. Hearing footsteps, the man raised his eyes, and upon seeing only Sister Yi, his indifferent gaze dimmed. He picked up the knife and fork, and began cutting into the now-cold steak alone. For some reason, seeing Leng Yixiu dining alone, Sister Yi felt a bit of sympathy for him. Although he was high and mighty, he was also just a lonely, pitiable man. Sometimes, money and status can’t buy happiness. In the following days, Lin Yixun did not see Leng Yixiu around the villa. Sister Yi said that Mrs. Leng had fallen ill and Leng Yixiu had returned to A City. Lin Yixun leaned back on a deck chair by the pool, her thoughts drifting. In her memory, Leng Yixiu’s mother’s health had never been good, but her temper was even worse. Original content can be found at NoveIＦire.net She vaguely remembered that when she first married Leng Yixiu, she tried her best to please this "mother-in-law" to make Leng Yixiu love her. But no matter what she did, Leng Yixiu’s mother, like Leng Yixiu, was always dissatisfied with her efforts. It was only later that she understood, from the very beginning, Leng Yixiu’s mother had disliked her, so nothing she did could ever please her. Looking back, it seemed that in the heart of Leng Yixiu’s mother, she had always regarded Cheng Ying as her daughter-in-law. When Lin Yixun appeared out of nowhere, she could never see her in a favorable light. Sometimes, there may be many reasons to like someone, but to dislike someone, only one reason is enough. Mrs. Leng was indeed ill, but while previously it was due to poor health, this time it was because of the situation between Leng Yixiu and Lin Yixun. Cheng Ying was very clever. She knew that if she revealed the truth in front of Leng Yixiu, their relationship might end there. So, she thought of Leng Yixiu’s mother. She didn’t personally tell Mrs. Leng about the affair between Leng Yixiu and Lin Yixun, but used other means to let Mrs. Leng inadvertently discover it. This way, she could completely absolve herself of responsibility while achieving the desired effect. After all, in Leng Yixiu’s heart, his mother held significant weight.