Xia Ziyu was discussing port construction with the Singaporean member.

Du Zhaohui listened intently, discovering this person had some insight as the Singaporean member kept nodding in agreement.

This made Du Zhaohui somewhat distracted.

When Tang Yuanyue said he wanted to introduce him to members of Japan’s Tian family, Du Zhaohui hastily ended the conversation.

Tang Yuanyue smoothed things over, pulling Du Zhaohui aside:

“What’s wrong with you today? She’s just a fifth concubine, yet she’s got you completely rattled!”

Du Zhaohui was furious.

He could hardly tell Tang Yuanyue that this disgusting situation was a landmine he had planted for himself.

After some thought, Du Zhaohui changed his approach:

“This woman is discussing ports with the Singaporean – what does she know about ports? You know what business my family used to be in. Who do you think told her all this?”

The Du family had made their fortune in shipping during the 60s.

How could someone in shipping not understand ports?

“…Director Du told her.”

Tang Yuanyue looked at Du Zhaohui with sympathy. Had Du Zhaohui been targeting the wrong competitor all along? Perhaps it wasn’t about competing with Du Zhaoqi for the family business, but with a woman?

What was Du Chengrong thinking? Letting the fifth concubine get involved in business would surely cause more chaos in the Du family!

As they were talking, the Singaporean member called out to Harold:

“Hey, my dear friend! I must introduce you to this lady. I heard you’re interested in shipping in Hong Kong. I’ve had a delightful conversation with this lady, perhaps you’d like to join our discussion.”

Harold gave the Singaporean member a friendly embrace:

“News travels that fast? I only just started asking around, and you already know about it.”

“I just heard about it myself – seems it must be true. Harold, this isn’t very friendly of you. I came from Singapore to support your golf course in China, yet when you have an investment opportunity, you don’t include me?”

The Singaporean member complained, half-joking, half-serious.

Harold glanced at Xia Ziyu.

Xia Ziyu remained completely composed, “I just happened to mention it to Mr. Yong. I apologize, I didn’t know this information was still confidential.”

She wasn’t sorry at all.

That it was secret yet she knew about it demonstrated her capabilities, earning the Singaporean businessman’s trust.

Besides, Du Chengrong was very concerned about Harold getting involved in Hong Kong’s shipping business, and Xia Ziyu wanted to probe for useful information.

“Yong, we’re very close friends. If I had known you were interested in this area, I would have discussed it with you long ago. Of course, it’s not too late now. May I discuss this matter with you in detail? This way, please.”

Mr. Yong immediately followed Harold away. Xia Ziyu swirled the juice in her glass.

Men were all the same.

His eyes had been fixed on her chest earlier, but as soon as Harold appeared, he immediately abandoned her.

Using people and discarding them.

But she didn’t mind.

She had already gotten what she wanted – seeing Harold’s cautious reaction, this information was probably true.

This club visit accomplished several objectives at once!

Perhaps because she had chatted with Mr. Yong for quite a while, this time when she approached another Hong Kong member with her juice, they didn’t immediately avoid her… This was a good start. If she could seize opportunities by being thick-skinned, she wouldn’t be shy about it.

Du Zhaohui couldn’t stand staying in the rest area anymore. Rather than being angered by Xia Ziyu, he was more furious with his father Du Chengrong.

Without the old man’s indulgence, how would Xia Ziyu have any right to anger him?

What was the old man thinking?

Du Zhaohui left the golf course with a dark expression.

Tang Yuanyue called out twice but couldn’t stop him.

He Zhitong couldn’t help but ask with a laugh, “Zhaohui’s family affairs are so complicated. Can we help?”

“The Tang family’s affairs are equally complex, yet you chose to face them with me. The He family could have stayed uninvolved. Helping in times of trouble is always better than adding flowers to brocade. The same applies to Zhaohui!”

Tang Yuanyue spoke seriously, and He Zhitong pouted playfully:

“I was just joking! But since you put it that way, I’ll find a way to help Zhaohui… Men have important things to do, they can’t keep their eyes fixed on women.”

Women should be dealt with by women.

If Du Zhaohui kept focusing on his stepmother, people would talk.

But he had more than one stepmother.

He Zhitong used the club’s phone to call her good friend Abby Lu Yunshi:

“I have big news, don’t blame me for not thinking of you earlier… Yes, in Pengcheng, at the new golf course. I came with Yuanyue. Yes, yes, I was wrong, next time I’ll come with my dear sister…”

After hanging up, He Zhitong smiled: “Now you won’t be angry? Don’t worry, Abby will handle it.”

The Lu family owned a newspaper. Previously, when He Zhitong had announced the cancellation of her engagement and criticized Tang Yuanyue in the press, it was with her friend’s help.

This time, as He Zhitong sided with Tang Yuanyue, Lu Yunshi provided strong support. While many media outlets criticized Yuhua, only the Lu family’s newspaper continued to support them—

Tang Yuanyue took He Zhitong’s hand:

“I always knew you would be a capable helper, a good wife.”

…

Harold’s Golf Club didn’t want to be high-profile at all.

Being membership-based, they naturally wanted privacy.

They hadn’t even advertised, so why would they invite reporters to cover the opening ceremony?

Du Zhaohui left the club first, not taking Tang Yuanyue’s car but his own, with Ah Hua as his driver.

Seeing his dark expression, Ah Hua was extremely worried.

“Young Master, how did it go?”

Du Zhaohui’s gloomy expression didn’t fade, slowly blooming into an extremely sinister smile:

“Naturally it’s fine. I won’t touch her, someone else will. When the time comes, it won’t be connected to me. My hands will be clean, who could trouble me! One so glorious, the other ignored – let’s see how long Liu Keying can endure.”

Ah Hua felt chills down his spine at Du Zhaohui’s words.

The young master wasn’t the type to deliberately seek humiliation. Yet knowing the fifth concubine would be there, he still went to face her anger—this was also forcing Mr. Tang to take a stance. The young master had just helped Mr. Tang, so Mr. Tang couldn’t remain indifferent.

The young master hadn’t said or done anything, so when Director Du investigated, there would truly be no connection to the young master.

Ah Hua kept silent and focused on driving.

Being pregnant, Xia Ziyu found socializing quite draining. She left the club an hour after Du Zhaohui. With the high-level VIP membership card, she could return anytime, so there was no rush.

After more than a year in Hong Kong, this was her first return to the mainland.

Thinking of Xia Xiaolan and Liu Fen, Xia Ziyu wanted to see Xia Hongxia… but never mind, she heard Xia Hongxia was now selling boxed meals from a stall. Associating with someone selling boxed meals would lower her status, wouldn’t it?

Similarly, she couldn’t contact her imprisoned parents, Xia Changzheng and Zhang Cui.

Everyone knew who she was, but confirming her identity with evidence was another matter.

Then there was her younger brother Xia Junbao, who was said to be under the care of Second Uncle Xia Dajun. Second Uncle was only unkind to Xia Xiaolan, treating all other nieces and nephews well, so he surely wouldn’t mistreat Junbao.

Xia Ziyu returned to Hong Kong content.

She had made quite a splash today and was feeling triumphant. Just as she passed through customs, she found a large group of paparazzi waiting, camera flashes lighting up the area:

“Fifth Madam, you were quite impressive today. We heard you were invited to the billionaires’ club – did Young Master Du pay your membership fee?”

“Do the Fourth Madam and others have any opinions…”

Several bodyguards couldn’t hold back the paparazzi. Before she could get into the car, a camera came too close, almost touching her forehead. No, photos taken like this would look terrible. Xia Ziyu instinctively stepped back.

A pair of hands emerged from somewhere, pushing her. Xia Ziyu’s foot missed the step—