AMRWFA -Chapter 83 Someone’s Trying to Steal My Partner

Yu Xiangqiao felt too embarrassed to mention that she had previously misunderstood the “obsessive man” as being interested in her. Instead, she quickly told everyone about how Ruan Yaoyao had accidentally discovered the “glowing text,” called the person over, and how they finally figured out what was going on—so everyone could at least be mentally prepared.

As for who the female lead was, that was still unclear.

All they knew was that Mom once again wanted to “cut off the mother-son relationship.”

Xu Lianghan and Xu Chengyan spammed @Ru Anzhi like crazy, demanding he come out so they could cut off their brotherhood with him.

What was going on with all this lately?

The previous issue wasn’t even resolved yet—why had another one popped up?

【No, I need to be on guard.】

【Xiangqiao doesn’t know anything. What if she gets tricked?】

【That guy looks pretty good—very convincing. He’s even the school heartthrob… If he uses his charm on her, won’t Xiangqiao fall right into the trap?】

Ruan Yaoyao glanced at Yu Xiangqiao, then at Du Huaqing, and suddenly felt it was unsafe to leave the two of them alone in the same room.

She decided: 【Next time I come, I won’t bring Xiangqiao. I’ll come alone.】

Yu Xiangqiao: Mom, no! If something this dangerous happens and you come alone, your sons will scold me to death!

Especially when she saw Du Huaqing constantly talking to Yu Xiangqiao and smiling so charmingly, Ruan Yaoyao grew even more nervous.

At first, she hadn’t thought much of it. But today, Xiangqiao had mentioned things like “pretty boy” and “second spring,” and on top of that, she had previously caught Xiangqiao “dating” another man—how could she not worry?

She quickly told Du Huaqing to pack up the roses, said she was leaving, and hurriedly dragged Yu Xiangqiao away.

After returning to the main residence, the roses she had carried back were immediately thrown into the trash. She even ordered that no one was allowed to pick them up again.

“Xiangqiao, Mom has lived longer than you—I’ve eaten more salt than you’ve eaten rice. You have to trust me. My judgment of people is never wrong,” Ruan Yaoyao said seriously. “That gardener I called in today—you saw him, right? Good-looking, yes. But his eyes are shifty, and his thoughts are scheming. He’s not a good person. If you see him again, stay far away from him. Got it?”

Yu Xiangqiao nodded. “Mm! I understand, Mom. Don’t worry—I’ll stay far away from him.”

An obsessive man here for revenge—she’d have to be out of her mind to get close to him.

She wasn’t some superhero. She was just an ordinary person. Of course she needed to stay far away.

Still seeming uneasy, Ruan Yaoyao glanced around, making sure the bodyguards and servants were far enough away that they couldn’t hear, before adding in a low voice: “If you really feel like getting yourself a young, pretty boy, just tell Mom. I’ll help you pick one. We’ll choose someone clean and safe—I’ll cover for you. I guarantee eldest son won’t find out. As long as you’re happy.”

Karma really comes fast.

She had just said she would help her mom find one, and now her mom was saying she’d help her find one.

Yu Xiangqiao felt awkward. “Mom, I’m doing just fine with Lianghan. I don’t have that kind of thought. What happened with Zining last time really was a misunderstanding—she was just talking nonsense.”

“Alright, alright, I get it. Just remember to tell me if you ever change your mind.”

Before Yu Xiangqiao could finish explaining, Ruan Yaoyao had already left.

From afar, Yu Xiangqiao could still hear her inner thoughts:

【I’m not some old-fashioned fossil—why deny it so quickly?】

【These days, isn’t it common for married couples to each do their own thing?】

Yu Xiangqiao felt like crying.

Why did it feel like the more she explained, the worse it sounded?

Sob… she just hoped Xu Lianghan wouldn’t misunderstand when he heard about this later.

Xu Lianghan: “……”

“You don’t actually believe that, do you?” Yu Xiangqiao carefully observed his expression. It was one thing for Mom to misunderstand—but if she had already “reported” and “explained” everything to him and he still misunderstood, she would really lose her temper.

Xu Lianghan looked at her, a trace of helplessness on his face. “Alright, when did I ever say I didn’t believe you? We already have several children. If you really wanted that kind of arrangement, we would’ve talked it out long ago and gone our separate ways. Why would we wait until now? Mom misunderstands because she’s seen too much, experienced too much—so she thinks nothing would be surprising anymore. And as for Xie Zining—you said it yourself, she’s your rival. Were you expecting your rival to say anything nice about you?”

Yu Xiangqiao finally relaxed. “You scared me to death. I thought you’d misunderstand me like Mom did.”

Xu Lianghan pulled her into his arms and kissed her forehead. “Mom says those things because she’s worried you’ll be unhappy. With a father like mine as an example, she thinks that since I’m his son, maybe I’ll turn out like him too. But you know what kind of person I am. We’ve been married for so many years—when have you ever seen me fooling around outside?”

“That’s true.” Yu Xiangqiao couldn’t deny it.

Ever since they got married, he had always done well—either working or staying at home. Wherever he went, he reported it to her, making sure she felt secure.

Because he said he didn’t want to end up like his father—when he died, no one would feel sorrow, only relief.

He also didn’t want to come home to a cold, empty house.

He wanted to give his children a normal family, letting them grow up happy.

“Even though I can’t guarantee I’ll be a perfect husband or father, I’ll work hard to learn. Are you willing to believe in me and give me that chance?”

“I am!”

…

Just like the promise they made years ago, Yu Xiangqiao had always believed in him.

The couple embraced each other warmly for a long time.

Outside, in the living room—

Ruan Yaoyao, who was pouring water, suddenly looked up and nearly dropped the glass in her hand.

The maid in front of her was startled and quickly stopped, asking in confusion, “Madam, what’s wrong…?”

“Haa…” Ruan Yaoyao took a couple of deep breaths. “You scared me! You didn’t even make a sound when you walked!”

But in reality, her eyes were fixed on the “label” above the maid’s head, a chill running down her spine.

【Madly in love!】

【For him, she can sacrifice everything—even poisoning someone.】

【Ren Xuelan—a pitiful cannon fodder who doesn’t even truly have a name. Just because she’s an orphan, she was targeted by that liar Du Huaqing, who used love as a trap to ensnare this poor little thing…】

At this point, Ruan Yaoyao felt like swearing.

【Who’s the pitiful little thing?】

【Who is it?!】

【It’s me!】

【I’m the pitiful one, okay?!】

【At the eldest’s place, I’m the vicious stepmother and evil mother-in-law. At the third’s place, I’m still the evil birth mother and evil mother-in-law.】

【Damn it!】

【Damn it!】

【Damn it!】

【Who did I offend? Every time a female lead shows up for the third son, they have to come and eliminate me first…】

Ruan Yaoyao was furious. Even her tone toward Ren Xuelan became harsh—perfectly matching the image Ren Xuelan had of her: a vicious mistress with a volatile temper.

Ren Xuelan lowered her head and apologized.

Ruan Yaoyao ignored it and scolded her anyway—saying things like if she had no brains, she should read more books, not get sweet-talked by men and lose all sense of direction, believing whatever they say without thinking.

Ren Xuelan sobbed, feeling completely wronged.

She had only come to check the kitchen to make sure everything had been cleaned properly—how did she end up in this situation?

This old lady must’ve been upset somewhere else and was taking it out on her.

【Ugh… she’s been working in my house for three or four years, and she’s still this brainless?】

【They’ve already given you the drug, and you still believe it’s harmless—that it’s just to help you vent your anger and teach that family a “lesson”?】

【What about all the training you usually get?】

【Oh right, that’s skill training.】

【Fine then—next time we’ll add emotional and moral training too. Let’s see if you all still fall head-over-heels in love so blindly…】