Call Me the Mother of Quick Transmigration

by Usui Takumii

not mine, from bubble tea translations.wordpress.

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Chapter 41 – My Daughter is a Mistress (part 1)

Li Su opened her eyes and looked at her environment, dumbly. She received the relevant information about the plot in her mind and she couldn't help but sigh.

In her last life, she had lived to be 88 years old before she died. When she was dying, Wei Yue Er was heartbroken and cried. Although Jiang Shan was sad, he had been immersed in the business world for many years. He stayed calm and organised her funeral. People who didn't know anything about them assumed that she had been Wei Yue Er's biological mother. In fact, since Wei Ding Shan and Mother Wei had passed away, Wei Yue Er had been filial to her.

In her last life, Li Su's children and grandchildren were filial, free of disease and disaster, and lived happily.

Now, she had to start again.

In this life, she was still called Li Su. Fine. She had accepted this. No matter how the people around her changed, she was still herself.

The target of her mission this time was her daughter, Wen Cai Er. Wen Cai Er was the kind of person Li Su hated the most: a mistress!

The cause of Wen Cai Er becoming a mistress? The original Li Su.

Li Su was also a widow in this life. It was not easy to raise two children with hard work. The original Li Su had favoured sons over daughters, so her son Wen Yuan Mo was doted on and he was ignorant.

On the contrary, Wen Cai Er was very beautiful. She was well-read and had many suitors since she was a child. It was just that Wen Cai Er didn't like those people. Under Li Su's teachings, she wanted to marry into a good family to support her younger brother. Yes, in addition to being a mistress, Wen Cai Er was also a demon who helped her younger brother!

After she grew up, Wen Cai Er was admitted to a prestigious university. After she graduated, she had a very good job. She also had a promising boyfriend, Chen Ke, who was already talking about marriage. The two had a very good relationship. Chen Ke's family liked Wen Cai Er a lot. They worked hard to buy a house in the city and Wen Cai Er's name was added to the real estate certificate. If she had continued, Wen Cai Er would have lived a happy and stable life.

But something came up. Wen Yuan Mo got addicted to gambling and lost a lot of money. Li Su didn't have enough money to pay off her son's debt by selling the house, so she called on Wen Cai Er for help.

Wen Cai Er then handed half her monthly salary to Li Su while the other half was used for daily needs. She also needed money for socialising, so she had none leftover. Chen Ke might have had a higher salary than Wen Cai Er, but he still had to pay off the mortgage every month, so he had no leftover money!

Li Su cried on the phone every day, forcing Wen Cai Er to find a solution! Wen Cai Er had no choice but to propose selling the house and paying off her younger brother's debt first. Then, they could get a house when they had money in a few years.

Chen Ke really loved Wen Cai Er to the point where he would give up everything for her. After hesitation, Chen Ke agreed. But, Chen Ke's parents did not agree. They had sold their house in their hometown and rented. They had borrowed a lot of money to make up the down payment for the new place. That was the sum of all the hard work of the old couple. Now, they wanted to sell off the house to pay off Wen Cai Er's younger brother's debt? They couldn't agree.

Regardless of what Chen Ke said and how much Wen Cai Er cried, Chen Ke's parents did not agree to sell the house.

Chen Ke's parents took Chen Ke and Wen Cai Er to court in order to remove Chen Ke and Wen Cai Er's names from the real estate certificate. They then put their names on instead.

After this incident, Wen Cai Er was completely disappointed in Chen Ke and she broke up with him soon after.

Although Chen Ke did not want to break up, Chen Ke's parents were extremely happy. After this incident, they understood that Wen Cai Er had skeletons in the closet. If their son really married her and she was then dragged down by her younger brother, there would be a lot of trouble in the future.

But Wen Yuan Mo's gambling debt had not been paid off yet. The debt collector somehow got a hold of Wen Cai Er's number and harassed her every day. She missed a number of important calls and was scolded by her boss.

Wen Cai Er was in a daze the entire way home after work. As a result, she was hit by a car. The owner of the car was a handsome and elegant man. Although Wen Cai Er only had slight abrasions, he insisted on sending her to the hospital. After her wounds were treated, he personally sent Wen Cai Er home.

On the way back, Wen Cai Er received a call from the debt collectors again. When she was faced with the verbal humiliation on the phone, she was ashamed and annoyed. Since she was young, she had countless pursuers. This just had to happen in front of the man who drove such a luxurious car. Now she was embarrassed in front of him.

Contrary to her expectations, the man didn't care. He only asked her gently if she had encountered any problems. Wen Cai Er didn't know why, but she ended up telling him the story of her younger brother. The man asked her how much her younger brother owed, and when he found out it was 300,000, he smiled slightly. "Not that much!" He then stopped the car and asked Wen Cai Er for her bank details before picking up the phone.

However, a few minutes later, a text message from Wen Cai Er's bank popped up on her phone. There was an extra 400,000 in her account.

Wen Cai Er couldn't believe her eyes. The man smiled softly. "You are such a beautiful girl who deserves all the beautiful things in this world. You shouldn't be bothered by these vulgar things."

Wen Cai Er thought the man would do something to her. She never expected that, after they exchanged contact information, the man just sent her home.

After Wen Cai Er went home, Li Su saw that she was still in a daze and asked her what was going on. Wen Cai Er told her, and Li Su's eyes lit up. "There are still such good people in the world. What are you trying to do? That man drove a Ferrari and he gave you four hundred thousand yuan. If you marry a man like that, then would you need to work? Your brother would benefit from it too. How great!"

Wen Yuan Mo was also there. The mother-son duo had a lot of good things to say.

Wen Cai Er was also moved.

So, after they dated a few times, Wen Cai Er finally accepted him. The man seemed to be very pleased with Wen Cai Er while also feeling very sorry for her. Wen Cai Er was also happy at this time.

Wen Cai Er didn't know much about the man, except his name: Tang Sheng Xuan. He was the boss of a listed company.

Wen Cai Er moved to a high-end community arranged and prepared by Tang Sheng Xuan. Tang Sheng Xuan gave her a credit card to use as she pleased. He arranged residences for Li Su and Wen Yuan Mo, while also finding a comfortable job for Wen Yuan Mo. Although it didn't pay much, it was enough for Wen Yuan Mo to spend. With Wen Cai Er's financial help, everyone's lives improved.

It was two months after Wen Cai Er and Tang Sheng Xuan were together when Wen Cai Er found out that Tang Sheng Xuan had a wife and that she had become a mistress without even knowing it.

After Wen Cai Er found out the truth, she cried and made trouble. However, Tang Sheng Xuan looked at her with a strange, mocking look. Didn't she know his identity?

Wen Cai Er was insulted and ran to Li Su, crying. After Li Su heard it all, she disagreed with Wen Cai Er. "What am I supposed to do? It just turned out like this. Didn't you just get married? What's the big deal? Look at what kind of life you have now. After knowing Mr. Tang, your life has improved. Are you willing to be Mr. Tang's lover or marry Chen Ke and split the money in half?"

Under Li Su's persuasion, Wen Cai Er accepted these facts and continued to be Tang Sheng Xuan's lover.

Not long after, Wen Cai Er became pregnant and gave birth to a healthy boy.

Tang Sheng Xuan was so happy and loved Wen Cai Er even more. It was around the time when Wen Yuan Mo was about to get married, so Tang Sheng Xuan gave away a large apartment.

When Wen Cai Er saw that Li Su and Wen Yuan Mo were very happy, she was also happy. Now, she had a child and her mother and younger brother had a better life. Apart from the fact that she was a mistress, she was already very satisfied.

She never expected that Tang Sheng Xuan would take her son away as soon as he was a month old. Wen Cai Er was crazy and almost called the police. Finally, she learned that Tang Sheng Xuan's wife wasn't able to give birth again after having a daughter. The Tang family business needed a son to inherit it, so Tang Sheng Xuan discussed this matter with his wife and chose to have a child elsewhere. Wen Cai Er was chosen since she was educated and beautiful, so the child's genes should be good. Tang Sheng Xuan had arranged everything a long time ago. His wife's name was written in as his son's mother on his son's birth certificate.

Wen Cai Er couldn't accept this. She begged Tang Sheng Xuan, saying that she didn't want anything so long as her son was returned to her. But, Tang Sheng Xuan refused. He said it was for his son's good. After all, being a legitimate child was better than being an illegitimate child.

In order to deal with their relationship, Tang Sheng Xuan bought 2 apartments and 2 shops for Wen Cai Er and gave her another 5 million. Before Wen Cai Er could speak, Li Su and Wen Yuan Mo went to sign the break up agreement.

Afterwards, Li Su and Wen Yuan Mo took Wen Cai Er back to their hometown.

After returning to her hometown, Wen Cai Er became ill and had some mental problems. Li Su and Wen Yuan Mo kept her at home and ignored them.

At this time, Chen Ke appeared and proposed to Wen Cai Er. Li Su and Wen Yuan Mo were anxious to get rid of this burden in order to monopolise the property, so they agreed.

Under Chen Ke's meticulous care, Wen Cai Er gradually recovered. They had a beautiful daughter. Chen Ke's parents were dissatisfied that Wen Cai Er gave birth to a girl.

One day, Chen Ke and Wen Cai Er took their daughter to Disneyland. When Chen Ke went to buy ice cream, Wen Cai Er took her daughter and lined up. Wen Cai Er saw Tang Sheng Xuan and his wife playing with a boy not that far away. Wen Cai Er recognised her son and rushed forward desperately.

But before she could approach, she was stopped by a bodyguard of the Tang family. Tang Sheng Xuan and his wife left with their child.

Wen Cai Er sat on the ground in despair. She then remembered her daughter, who was no longer there. She then went back to look for her.

After Chen Ke learned the truth, he slapped Wen Cai Er.

Wen Cai Er went crazy. The couple searched day and night, but couldn't find any trace of their daughter. She did not dare to face Chen Ke, so she went back to Li Su and Wen Yuan Mo for help. But, Wen Yuan Mo owed a huge gambling debt again and Tang Sheng Xuan's compensation had been long spent by Wen Yuan Mo. The apartments and shops had also been lost to his gambling.

Li Su cried with her precious grandson and said that if a girl is lost, then she is lost. The younger brother is important. Li Su asked Wen Cai Er to go to Tang Sheng Xuan and ask for help in paying off Wen Yuan Mo's gambling debts.

At this point, Wen Cai Er was so desperate that she committed suicide by jumping off the building.

What a sad life! Li Su sighed.

Chapter 42 – My Daughter is a Mistress (part 2)

Li Su sat up and looked at her surroundings. Although the original owner valued sons over daughters, she was a diligent person. She kept the albeit small house clean and neat. After the death of the original owner's husband, the original owner relied on her late husband's pension to guard a tailor shop and raise 2 children.

Suddenly, there was a sound of a door opening outside. Li Su looked up to see Wen Cai Er enter with a plastic bag in her hand. "Mum, why are you getting up? Don't you still have a fever? Lie down and rest. I'll make dinner!"

Li Su looked at Wen Cai Er carefully. She was 16 years old and had just entered her first year of high school. She was at the most youthful and energetic age. She was beautiful even when wearing her school uniform and her hair styled into simple pigtails. She was the most dazzling one in a crowd.

"By the way, mum, are you hungry? I will peel an apple for you first!" Wen Cai Er said as she took an apple from the plastic bag. She went to the kitchen to peel it.

"Where did the fruit come from? Did you buy it?" Li Su got out of bed and opened the plastic bag to see she had guessed wrong. There were two oranges, a bag of milk, and two bananas inside. One would not purchase fruit in such a haphazard manner.

"I didn't buy them. Someone gave them to me." Wen Cai Er came out with a peeled apple, like she was accustomed to this. "Mum, you forgot. It isn't what you said, to not do things for nothing. Every day, someone puts things at my table, like love letters and the like. I throw them away and bring back the food."

Li Su sighed. Was this what the original owner taught her kids? No wonder Wen Yuan Mo was ignorant and useless, and Wen Cai Er was vain.

"Cai Er, don't take these things in the future." Li Su frowned. "Our family doesn't lack money. If you want to eat in the future, buy it yourself."

Wen Cai Er was a little surprised. "Mum." Didn't her mum teach her that a fool was to be taken advantage of?

"Mum just dreamed of your dad. He blamed me for being too harsh on you." Li Su originally wanted to talk to them, but as she was about to speak, she remembered that the original owner was very generous to her son and gave him what he wanted.

"Your dad has never done anything good in his life. The only good thing he did was buy insurance. So, when he died in a car accident, he left some insurance money, enough for you to study. It was mum who was wrong before, always thinking about your younger brother. He is a man so if he wants to get married and buy a house in the future, he should save a bit," Li Su said with a sigh.

Wen Cai Er was a little flattered. She had been told since she was young that her younger brother was the most important. The money in her family was all for her younger brother. She had to study hard. If she managed to get a better future, she couldn't forget to help her younger brother.

"Okay, go do your homework and I'll cook. By the way, where's your younger brother? Why isn't he back?" Li Su frowned.

Wen Cai Er stopped talking. Li Su looked at her. "Do you know?"

"Yuan Mo went to the internet café with his friends." Wen Cai Er hesitated, but she didn't dare to lie to her mother.

"Internet? Does he go often?" Li Su frowned.

Wen Cai Er lowered her head and didn't dare to speak.

Li Su recalled things carefully. In the past two months, Wen Yuan Mo often came back from school late. When she asked where he had been, he said that he went to play football with his classmates. As the original owner loved her son very much and trusted him, she never doubted what he said. But, Li Su was different. Li Su remembered that Wen Yuan Mo used to be a good, hard-working, and diligent boy.

"Which internet café?"

Wen Cai Er shook her head. "I don't know. It's probably on the street behind the school." Wen Cai Er only knew that her younger brother skipped classes often and surfed the net. She had once told her mother, but in her mother's heart, her younger brother could do no evil. Not only did her mother not believe her, but her mother scolded her for talking badly about her younger brother. After a while, Wen Cai Er stopped talking.

Li Su asked for the address. She then went to the kitchen to get a rolling pin before heading out angrily.

Wen Cai Er was a little upset. Why did she want to speak to him so quickly? Mum always had high hopes for the two of them. Since she was angry now, she would definitely teach her younger brother a lesson. However, when her mother's anger was gone, her mother would just feel sorry for her younger brother again. She would still end up being the unlucky one.

Wen Cai Er couldn't concentrate on her homework, so she hurriedly followed her mother.

Li Su angrily ran to the street Wen Cai Er was talking about. There were 3-4 internet cafes on that street. Li Su didn't know which one Wen Yuan Mo was in, so she simply carried the rolling pin and went looking inside each one.

When Wen Cai Er rushed over, Li Su had already caught Wen Yuan Mo and was carrying him out of the café like a chicken. Wen Yuan Mo had been spoiled by Li Su. When he was caught, he held up his head and refused to admit he was wrong!

Li Su was angry. She raised her rolling pin and hit Wen Yuan Mo.

Wen Yuan Mo was caught off guard. Before he could shout, he was beaten again and again without relief. Mum always loved him. When dad was alive, his dad would hit him when he was not obedient. At that time, mum desperately protected him. Since dad died, he had never been scolded let alone beaten. What was wrong with his mum?

"Ow, it hurts! It hurts so much! Mum, don't hit me!" Wen Yuan Mo couldn't help but yell.

"Do you know what you did wrong?" Li Su cursed as she beat him.

Wen Yuan Mo refused to admit his mistake. He tried to dodge and he shouted in pain. He accidentally saw Wen Cai Er in the crowd and angrily said, "Wen Cai Er, did you betray me? Was it you?!"

Wen Cai Er looked terrified. Li Su hit him harder when she heard his words. "You have become braver now. You dare to call your older sister's name! You have done something wrong and now you want to yell at your older sister!"

Wen Cai Er hurriedly walked over and guarded Wen Yuan Mo. "Mum, don't hit him. Yuan Mo knows it was wrong." She then turned her head. "Hurry up and admit your mistakes to your mother! Mum is in good shape. You shouldn't be mad at her."

It was only then did Li Su stop. Wen Yuan Mo got up from the ground. He admitted his mistake. "Mum, I was wrong. Don't hit me."

"This time, for the sake of your older sister, I won't beat you. Get home quickly and do your homework!" Li Su said angrily with her hands on her hips.

"Mum. When did you become so rude and unreasonable? So embarrassing." When Yuan Mo realised there were many people watching, including his classmates, which was really embarrassing.

"I am just educating my son. What is so embarrassing about that? What about you? You didn't go home after school to finish your homework and instead ran to an internet café to play online games. I am ashamed of you!" said Li Su angrily.

Wen Yuan Mo lowered his head with a guilty conscience. Several boys who were also browsing the net with him escaped with a guilty conscience.

Wen Cai Er turned around curiously. "What do you guys play?"

"Go away. What's the matter with you?!" Wen Yuan Mo said impatiently.

"How dare you talk to your older sister like that? Such courage!" Li Su slapped his head.

Wen Yuan Mo held his head and looked at Li Su, aggrieved. "Mum! Was something wrong with his mother? He used to talk to his older sister like this and his mother wasn't angry before. His mother even smiled at him before! What was wrong with her now?

"Older sis, did mum get a fever and burn her brain?" Wen Yuan Mo was 13 this year. He had just entered the first year of junior high school. Although he was a bit stubborn, he was still childish.

"Don't talk nonsense or else mum will get angry again," Wen Cai Er said in a low voice. She then said cautiously, "Mum, it is getting late. Let's head back! Younger brother already knows his mistake."

"We'll go back and talk later." Li Su snorted.

After the three of them returned home, Li Su sat on the sofa and put the rolling pin on the table. "Wen Yuan Mo, kneel!"

Wen Yuan Mo had just dropped his schoolbag and was about to make Wen Cai Er do his homework for him. After he heard Li Su's words, he became impatient. "What's wrong? Wasn't I already hit?"

"Your dad died early. I thought that, since you are a boy, I'd need to depend on you in the future. When your older sister gets married, you could also support her. She loves you very much. But I didn't expect that you would turn out like this! If you continue to behave like this, then how can I face your dad?! Go, kneel and do your homework in front of your dad's picture." Li Su glanced at Wen Cai Er. "You are not allowed to do his homework for him in the future. Let him do it himself. He is not allowed to eat until he finishes it!"

After Wen Yuan Mo entered junior high school, he had a lot of homework. He asked Wen Cai Er to do it for him if he couldn't finish it and Li Su had agreed. She thought there was a lot of homework and she was afraid that her son would not sleep well and would not grow tall.

Wen Yuan Mo's eyes widened. Li Su picked up the rolling pin and was about to hit him. Wen Yuan Mo quickly knelt down.

Wen Cai Er brought him a stool and his schoolbag. She gave Li Su a timid look and turned around to go back to her room to do her homework.

Li Su went to the kitchen to cook and came out from time to time to check on Wen Yuan Mo. If he wasn't doing his homework, then he would get the rod.

It took Wen Yuan Mo over an hour to finish his homework. During this time, Li Su cooked a meal and called for Wen Cai Er to come eat it. The two of them ate silently. Wen Cai Er wanted to plead for Wen Yuan Mo, but when she saw Li Su's expression, she silently lowered her head.

Wen Yuan Mo was so aggrieved. He didn't look at them out of anger and merely immersed himself in his homework. He finally finished.

Li Su took his workbook and looked through it. It was a coincidence that it was physics. If it was Chinese, English, history, or the like, then she could say something. It was physics. Forget it! She was a liberal arts student, so her physics knowledge was returned to the teacher after the high school exam.

Li Su walked to Wen Cai Er's room and knocked on the door. "Cai Er, Cai Er."

Wen Cai Er was working on her homework when she heard her mum knock on the door. She hurried over and opened it. "Mum, what's the matter?"

"Have you finished your homework? If you have, check your younger brother's homework," said Li Su softly.

"I only have math homework left. I'll be done in about twenty minutes," said Wen Cai Er.

Li Su walked over and looked at Wen Cai Er's notebook. The handwriting was clean and more beautiful than Wen Yuan Mo's illegible scrawl. She still couldn't understand the content. To her, high school math was the same as a heavenly book.

"Okay, then continue. I am not well-educated. I don't know much about your younger brother's homework. You still have to bother with it. I know that it's bothersome for you to help him when he doesn't understand. You will need to teach him. It is better to teach people to fish than to catch fish for them." Li Su smiled.

Wen Cai Er smiled. "Mum also said that her education isn't that good. How is that so when you can say something like this?"

"Hmph! Flattery!" Wen Yuan Mo said disdainfully as he leaned against the doorway. "I'm not being serious. If I was, then I'd definitely be better than her!"

"You have the ability to learn carefully! Don't just brag!" Li Su glanced at him. She knew that children at this age were rebellious. If she could stimulate Wen Yuan Mo to study hard, it would save her a lot of problems.

Chapter 43 – My Daughter is a Mistress (part 3)

Wen Yuan Mo was not fooled. He snorted. "I know that you are just prodding. I won't be fooled!"

Li Su glanced at him. This dumb boy was quite clever.

"Fine, don't hide. Go eat and don't disturb your older sister. You don't want to be motivated while your older sister does." Li Su walked over and pushed Wen Yuan Mo out. She then gently closed the door.

Wen Cai Er smiled slightly and turned to finish her homework.

Li Su brought food out from the kitchen. "Hurry up and wash your hands before eating. When you finish, let your older sister check your homework. Ask her if you don't understand anything in class. Your older sister's grades are really good."

"Do you think I am a fool? I understand everything the teacher says," said Wen Yuan Mo impatiently. This wasn't a lie. The current content was too easy, so he was too impatient to listen.

"You understand it all? Really?" Li Su asked.

"Yuan Mo is right. In fact, Yuan Mo is very smart." Wen Cai Er walked out of the room with a soft smile. "If you are more careful, you can do even better."

Wen Yuan Mo subconsciously wanted to mock Wen Cai Er and let her take care of her own affairs, but he remembered that he was hit on the head earlier. He held back. His mother used to be so different. What happened today? Did a fever burn her brain away, or did Wen Cai Er say something in front of mum?

Wen Yuan Mo looked at Wen Cai Er hesitantly.

Li Su saw this and patted him on the shoulder again. "What is with that look?! She is your older sister, understand?" Li Su originally wanted to hit his head, but she was afraid that she was too strong. People could be confused at first, but if they continued to be stupid, then it would be even more troublesome.

Wen Yuan Mo grinned and covered his shoulders. "It hurts!"

Wen Cai Er pursed her lips and smiled. She sat next to Wen Yuan Mo and checked his homework.

Wen Yuan Mo finished his meal and pushed the bowl and chopsticks to the centre of the table. He then stood up and was about to leave when Li Su stopped him. "Wash the dishes for me."

"What? You want me to wash the dishes?" Wen Yuan Mo's eyes widened.

"You are the last one to eat. If you don't wash up, who will?" Li Su stared at him and continued, "From now on, this will be our house rule. The last one to finish eating has to wash the dishes!"

"Why? I don't clean!" Wen Yuan Mo had grown up never doing housework. He didn't want to do this!

"Why? I'm your mum! If you don't hurry up and wash, then should I beat you?" Li Su raised her rolling pin again.

Wen Yuan Mo recalled the feeling of the rolling pin and took a step back. "I'll wash! But if I break the bowl, then don't come for me."

"Hmph, if you break the bowl, I'll deduct it from your pocket money next week. Five yuan for a bowl, ten yuan for a plate! Until the deduction stops, you'll have to keep washing," Li Su said with a snort.

"You!" Wen Yuan Mo's face was red and his eyes were wide.

Wen Cai Er stood and said, "Yeah, mum. I can wash. Yuan Mo is a boy. How can he do these things?"

"Sit down!" Li Su knocked the chair with the rolling pin. Wen Cai Er hurriedly sat down.

"So what if he is a boy? As the saying goes, one can't be successful without being independent. If he can't even do something as simple as washing dishes well, then what can we expect from him in the future?!1 I used to spoil him, but in the future, he will need to change! Hurry up!" Li Su looked at Wen Yuan Mo.

Wen Yuan Mo was so angry that he wanted to throw all of the dishes, then run out of the house. But, since his mother had the rolling pin in her hand, he didn't dare to.

After thinking about it for a while, he finally went to the kitchen to do the dishes, aggrieved.

Li Su was now satisfied. "Continue to check your younger brother's homework. I will go to the kitchen to take a look."

Wen Cai Er smiled. Even if her mother had said so, she still felt bad for her younger brother.

Li Su went to the kitchen. Wen Yuan Mo was staring at the pile of dirty dishes in the sink. He couldn't start!

"Pour some detergent first, then put them in the water." Li Su couldn't stand it anymore.

Wen Yuan Mo glanced back at her, snorted angrily, and refused to follow suit.

"You damn kid, I'm talking to you. Where are your ears?!" Li Su was angry and went forward to twist Wen Yuan Mo's ears. "I used to be too good to you, so you became like this. You will improve after a few beatings."

"Aiyah! I heard it, I heard it! Let go! Let go!" Wen Yuan Mo cried as he covered his ears.

Li Su let go. "Hurry up!"

Wen Yuan Mo followed Li Su's words and began to wash the dishes.

"Don't just wash the inside, wash the outside and the bottom of the bowl," Li Su instructed from the side. She interjected a few times.

After finishing washing the bowls, Wen Yuan Mo took out a dry towel with Li Su's guidance and wiped the bowls clean. He then put them into the cupboard.

Li Su smiled and reached out to touch Wen Yuan Mo's face. "Good son. Don't blame mum for being cruel. Mum is looking forward to how well you'll turn out. You are the only male in our family, the hope of your mum and older sister. Mum wants you to take care of me and your older sister will marry someone in the future. If your in-law's family dares to make her unhappy, you will need to stand up for your older sister. If you stray onto the wrong path, who should your mum and older sister count on?"

Wen Yuan Mo was a little uncomfortable. He was just a teenager and unaccustomed to Li Su's tender offensive. He just felt awkward and stammered.

"Mum, you, you, don't you… Don't do this. I… I know… I won't, no, won't skip. No, no… Can it be done if I don't go to internet cafes?"

Li Su held back a smile and continued to say softly, "If you say that, then mum will be relieved. From now on, don't blame mum for being too strict with you. Mum is doing this for your sake."

"I… I… I know! I'll go see older sis." Wen Yuan Mo ran out of the kitchen as if he was escaping.

Li Su was happy and couldn't help but laugh.

Wen Cai Er also checked Wen Yuan Mo's homework. She marked down the things he got wrong and tried to explain it to him one by one. Wen Yuan Mo also had some rare patience and listened carefully.

Li Su took out a pen and paper and began to design clothes. The original owner was a tailor, so she still had some skills in making clothes. The original owner only lacked fashionable styles and designs. Now that she was here, she knew the popular styles in the next few years.

Li Su looked at Wen Cai Er and began to design skirts for her. Wen Cai Er was at that young and beautiful age where she should dress prettily.

With a few strokes, Li Su came up with a fashionable dress. She picked a red and blue plaid material, which looked nice.

After Wen Cai Er and Wen Yuan Mo finished their homework, Li Su checked the time. It was past 10 pm. "Hurry and go to sleep."

Wen Yuan Mo went over suddenly. "Mum, give me some money. I'm out."

Wen Cai Er turned to go back to her room since this situation had nothing to do with her when Li Su stopped her. "Cai Er, wait a minute."

Li Su took out two fifty pieces from her pocket. Wen Yuan Mo's eyes lit up, but Li Su only gave him one. She took the remaining money back. "This is your pocket money for the week. Save it and don't spend too much."

Wen Yuan Mo took the money. "Why is there so little?"

"You get ten yuan a day. Isn't that enough? If you think it is too little, then don't ask for it!" Li Su said angrily.

Wen Yuan Mo hurriedly collected the money since it was better than nothing.

Wen Cai Er stood silently. Li Su beckoned her over and first took out a tape measure to get her measurements. She thought for a moment, then changed the 50 yuan to 100 yuan and handed it to Wen Cai Er. "Take it."

Wen Cai Er didn't dare to take it. "Mum, I don't want it. I have nothing to spend it on. Keep it for younger brother!" She really didn't have to spend money. There were a lot of boys chasing her and they often gave her something to eat. Even the notebooks and pens she used were gifts. She also had nice hair accessories which were also gifts.

"Then you can hold on to it. There should be some pocket money for you. If you want to eat or play, you can. Don't always take advantage of others or people will talk."

Wen Cai Er lowered her head. "These people gave it to me willingly. Mum, don't you agree?"

"Since you don't talk about them being friends, don't just take their things. That isn't good. I was confused when I taught you that, but now I know that I was wrong. I will correct it, okay?" Li Su didn't expect to be able to change Wen Cai Er's thoughts overnight, but she could take her time.

"I know, mum. I won't accept them in the future." Wen Cai Er is a good, obedient child. Although she didn't think it was bad, her mother said it wasn't good, so she wouldn't accept them.

"That's right, you are a girl. You need to know how to respect and love yourself. Mum was confused before, but now that I understand it, this can't continue. Mum will give you pocket money every week from now on. Whatever you are missing, buy it for yourself! If the money is gone, ask mum for more. Okay?" Li Su said as she patted Wen Cai Er's hand.

"Mum, I can't use so much. You can give Yuan Mo more money! He is a boy and spends more." Wen Cai Er was very moved. Her mum was so kind to her.

"Don't worry about your younger brother. If he has too much money, then he will make trouble and surf the internet. You aren't the same as your younger brother. Mum can trust you and give you more money. You must also remember that you aren't allowed to secretly give your younger brother money, do you understand? It isn't good to support his bad habits, remember?" Li Su said seriously.

Wen Cai Er nodded. "I know, mum, but you gave me too much. At home…"

Li Su smiled and touched Wen Cai Er's small face. It was soft and springy. "Don't worry. I haven't touched most of the insurance money left by your dad. It's enough for you and your younger brother to go to college. Although the tailor shop doesn't earn much every month, it is enough to feed you two. As long as you and your younger brother study hard, you will have a good future. Mum will be happy no matter how hard you work."

Wen Cai Er was really moved in her heart. "Mum, don't worry. I will study hard and be filial to you in the future!"

"Good!" Li Su said with a smile.

Wen Yuan Mo hid behind the door, his face full of displeasure.

1.(一屋不掃何以掃天下) idiom: how can you govern the world without even cleaning a room?

Chapter 44 – My Daughter is a Mistress (part 4)

Li Su noticed that Wen Yuan Mo was eavesdropping, but didn't take him seriously. After Wen Cai Er had finished washing up, she entered the room to wrap up her homework. Wen Yuan Mo came out of his room looking stern. He went to wash up.

Li Su stopped him. "Yuan Mo, come and sit down. Let's talk."

Wen Yuan Mo gave Li Su a blank expression. Although he was unhappy, he still sat down.

Li Su sighed. "Do you think mum is not as good to you as before? Do you think that mum is better to your older sister now than to you?"

Wen Yuan Mo remained silent.

"You ask yourself, how did mum treat you before? But what about you? How did you treat me? Mum had a fever these past few days and felt sick. Your older sister came home after school every day, cooked, and took care of me. She did her best. How about you? You knew that I was sick, but you didn't come home. You browsed the internet and never asked about mum when you eventually returned home. Mum's heart hurts. Aren't you ashamed to blame me for treating your sister better than you?!" Li Su said with a sigh.

Wen Yuan Mo felt a little guilty at what she said. His unhappy expression faded.

"Your older sister is getting older. She is pretty and studies well. She has a lot of people chasing after her, sending her letters and items. I'm afraid that your older sister will be bought over by these little favours someday, which isn't good. You and your older sister are in the same school. You should take care of your older sister more. Do you hear me?!" Li Su looked at Wen Yuan Mo.

Wen Yuan Mo irritably said, "Mum, don't worry about it. My older sister has good eyes, so she won't like these brats. Haven't you been teaching her to marry a rich man in the future so she can take care of me?"

Li Su slapped Wen Yuan Mo angrily. "Aren't you embarrassed to say this?! You don't want to study hard. In the future, your older sister will have to support you. You are counting on your older sister to take care of you?! Why are you so shameless?!"

Wen Yuan Mo couldn't dodge her. "Didn't you say this? Now you're blaming me!"

"I was speaking nonsense! You are a dauntless boy. You don't want to rely on your own efforts. You only know how to rely on others. Aren't you ashamed?!" said Li Su.

"Okay, okay. I know. I will study hard in the future and work hard, okay?" muttered Wen Yuan Mo.

"Don't complain. As long as you stay in the top few spots like your sister in the future, I will increase your pocket money," said Li Su.

"Forget it, don't do something beyond your own capability in order to try and be impressive. How can you have so much money?! Save some of it!" Wen Yuan Mo suddenly muttered. "It's getting late. Isn't it because you are sick. Go to bed early. If the tailor shop is busy, then hire someone!"

Wen Yuan Mo blushed right after he said this and hurried to the bathroom.

Li Su smiled. This kid.

Wen Cai Er got up before 6 the next morning. She was about to go to the kitchen to make breakfast but she saw Li Su was already busy in the kitchen. When Li Su saw that Wen Cai Er was awake, she said, "Why are you up so early? Go brush your teeth and wash your face. By the way, I made a red and blue chequered skirt. It's on the table for you. Try it and see if you like it."

Li Su pushed Wen Cai Er out of the kitchen. Before Wen Cai Er could react, she saw the brand-new skirt on the table. Wen Cai Er stared at it. Was such a beautiful skirt really for her?

Wen Cai Er held up the skirt, her hands trembling. Her eyes were moist. Was she dreaming? If this was really a dream, then she hoped that she never woke up.

Wen Cai Er washed up quickly. She then ran back to her room and put on the new skirt. She stared at herself in the mirror. It was so beautiful!

She was also a girl, so she liked beautiful clothes and jewellery. However, her mother rarely bought her new clothes. She wore her school uniform and sportswear every day. Although this did not conceal her beauty, Wen Cai Er still felt a little uncomfortable. Every time she saw her mum buy new clothes and shoes for her younger brother, she always convinced herself that her younger brother was a boy, so it was as expected. But, she was still jealous.

"Is it the right size? Will you be cold if you have bare legs? Do you want socks?" Li Su asked while she stood at the door.

"It's the right size. I'm not cold and I don't need socks," Wen Cai Er said cheerfully. She was unable to restrain her joy. "Mum, did you make this for me? It looks so good. It can compare to the clothes worn by those stars on TV."

Li Su smiled. "In the past, mum was confused. Such a beautiful young girl should not be wearing such old-fashioned clothes all day. Mum will make you a few more items."

Although Wen Cai Er was happy, she was reasonable. "There's no need, mum. This one is already very good. You aren't well, so you shouldn't tire yourself out. Besides, there are other things that need money spent on them at home. This one piece is good."

"Stupid child. Mum is not just doing this for you. Mum thought that my girl is very pretty. If you wear it to school, then you can advertise it. Mum can make more money by doing more work." Li Su had already thought about a reason, so she said this with a smile.

Wen Cai Er was a smart person, so she immediately thought of the important parts of the proposition. "Mum is right! Don't worry, mum. Your craftsmanship is so good. There will be a lot of people who will want clothes from you."

Li Su smiled and nodded. "Go wake your brother!"

Wen Cai Er went to do so.

At the dining table, Wen Yuan Mo was more awake. He was surprised at his older sister's appearance today. "Mum, yesterday you said that older sister was attracting too many people. Now you've dressed her up so nicely. Won't this just invite more people?"

When Wen Cai Er heard this, she lowered her head shyly. She also realised that her mum had never bought new clothes for her before, not because her mum was reluctant to, but because it was for her own good.

Li Su also didn't expect that Wen Yuan Mo's unintentional sentence to have such a good effect. "Isn't it because you and your older sister are in the same school now? You can prevent your older sister from getting bullied."

Wen Yuan Mo was a little complacent when he heard this. "Fine." Then he looked at Wen Cai Er. "Hey, this skirt is quite nice. Where did you buy it, mum?"

"Mum didn't buy it, she made it," Wen Cai Er said with a smile.

"Mum, when did your handiwork get so good? It's a pity you don't have a cell phone, or I would take a few pictures and let the beautiful female students in my class take a look. They would definitely patronise our business. Perhaps you should buy me a cell phone!" Wen Yuan Mo said with a flattering smile.

Li Su glanced at Wen Yuan Mo. This kid had a very flexible mind. "If you want a cell phone, that's fine. You just need to find a way to earn enough money to buy one, then I can buy it for you."

Wen Yuan Mo rolled his eyes when he heard this. "If I can make money on my own, why would I need you to do it for me?"

Then, he thought of an idea. "How about every time I introduce a customer to my mother and they buy something, then you can give me ten yuan, no, twenty!"

Li Su glanced at him. "Okay, that's fine." A piece of clothing generally goes for 100 yuan. She had to factor in the labour and the materials. If the material was good, then the price was higher. But, no matter how she calculated it, 20 yuan wasn't a small amount. If Wen Yuan Mo really had this talent, then Li Su wouldn't mind this proposition.

Li Su never believed that there was only one way for people to study. If Wen Yuan Mo's talents did not lie in studying, then it was fine. As long as Wen Yuan Mo could do something for the business, and didn't drag his family down, then it would be fine.

Wen Cai Er asked quietly, "Yuan Mo, what are you going to do?"

"Older sis, if you have time after class, come to the junior high school to find me. Those girls in our grade who love beautiful things will definitely ask," said Wen Yuan Mo triumphantly. "I will also give you a cut. Five yuan per piece!"

Wen Cai Er hurriedly shook her hands. "Forget it. I don't need money."

"Then never mind, stupid!" Wen Yuan Mo looked at Wen Cai Er with disgust.

Wen Cai Er didn't care and chuckled. "Then you'll only need fifteen for one piece? It isn't easy for mum to make money!"

Wen Yuan Mo glared at her. "Are you the only one who is filial? Am I not a filial son?"

Wen Cai Er lowered her head and didn't dare to speak.

Li Su angrily hit his head with her chopsticks. "Watch how you talk to your older sister! Fine, twenty is twenty. Wen Cai Er won't get money. Mum will just make more clothes for you." Then, she thought about it again." If you make a lot of money, there won't be a need for pocket money!"

Wen Yuan Mo didn't care. He was already thinking about how to put a small advertisement up for the tailor shop. He waved his hand indifferently when he heard her words. If his plan was really feasible, then he really didn't care about his small amount of pocket money.

Wen Cai Er arrived at school and received a lot of attention. She was already pretty, but today she wore a fashionable skirt, which made her stand out from the crowd. Wen Yuan Mo had escorted her to the high school department. "Older sis, if you can come, come to the middle school department to find me."

Wen Cai Er nodded. "Mm, I know. You should go back and pay attention to the lecture."

Wen Yuan Mo nodded. As soon as he walked off, a few people rushed over. "Wen Yuan Mo, is that your older sis? She is so beautiful! How old is she? Does she have a boyfriend?"

"Go away! Don't get any ideas about my older sis!" Wen Yuan Mo said irritably.

"Aiyah, we are good brothers. Why does it matter to you?"

Several people walked forward while making a fuss.

Wen Cai Er also felt that there were more eyes on herself than there were previously. The difference this time was that there were also many girls looking at her, in addition to the boys.

Since kindergarten, Wen Cai Er had few female friends. Most of the people who surrounded her were boys. It was because she was beautiful, and few girls were willing to be seen as a comparison. It was also because of her conduct. Other girls thought that she was a green tea bitch, so they naturally didn't get close to her.

Wen Cai Er was also used to it.

But today, as soon as she sat down, two female classmates approached. "Wen Cai Er, your skirt is so beautiful. Where did you buy it?"

Chapter 45 – My Daughter is a Mistress (part 5)

"Yeah, this material is really good and the style is nice. Did this skirt cost a lot?" The other girls gathered around when they saw someone start talking to her.

The boys weren't happy anymore. Why were the girls gathering around? What were they looking at?!

"Wen Cai Er, can you stand up and let us see it clearly? The skirt is really pretty. I want to buy one too."

Wen Cai Er was a little flattered and hurriedly stood up to let everyone see the skirt. She then said, smiling, "I didn't buy the skirt. My mum made it for me."

"She really made it? Auntie is so talented. I like it! However, you are so beautiful and look good in everything. I don't dare to wear the same clothes as you," said a girl.

The other girls also hesitated. Yes, if they wore the same clothes as Wen Cai Er, weren't they just asking to get humiliated?

When Wen Cai Er saw this, she was a little flustered. After thinking about it, she hurriedly said, "Actually, my mum specially designed this for me. If you don't like the exact same style, you can ask my mum to tailor it to you. But, it might cost more."

"Price is not a problem as long as it isn't the same as other people's!" a girl with a lot of money said. "Cai Er, what is the name of auntie's tailor shop? We can go together after school."

The rest of the girls agreed and some female students with a normal background thought that it didn't matter if it was the same piece of clothing. They could just not wear it at school.

Wen Cai Er nodded. "Okay, let's go after school!" She was very happy. Not only did she get some business for the family, but she and the female students in the class had become closer.

Everyone joked around for a while before going back to their seats.

Wen Cai Er sat down and looked in her cubbyhole. As always, there was a lot of stuff in the hole. Wen Cai Er just wanted to pretend like they weren't there, but she remembered her mum's words. She bit her lip and then put the items in an empty table at the end. She then sat back down in her seat and pulled out her homework.

The boys were a little weird and the girls were a little sceptical. What happened to Wen Cai Er today? Didn't she like these small items? She managed to hook so many idiots.

Wen Cai Er seemed to have forgotten all of this. She was intently reading her book.

At this time, a boy from outside the class walked to Wen Cai Er's desk. "Cai Er, I bought an extra glass of milk this morning. Please drink it!" He handed over the glass of milk.

Wen Cai Er shook her head. "Thank you, but there's no need. I bought some earlier and will drink it later."

The boy didn't believe it. Wen Cai Er took out the bottle of milk from her bag. "I really bought it. Thank you for your kindness."

That boy returned angrily. Wen Cai Er continued to read.

The girls wondered what happened to Wen Cai Er today. Did she come to her senses?

After the second period, Wen Cai Er remembered Wen Yuan Mo's words. After a moment, she got up and went to the junior high school. She received attention from many people along the way.

Wen Cai Er stood at the door of the seventh class of the first year and knocked on the door. "Excuse me, is Wen Yuan Mo here?"

The noisy class suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked at Wen Cai Er.

Wen Yuan Mo stood up and walked over with many envious male eyes on him. "Older sis, what did you need?"

Wen Cai Er was stunned. Did she need an excuse to find her younger brother at the junior high department?

Wen Yuan Mo shook his head helplessly. He didn't know how to adapt or what to say. He pulled Wen Cai Er to the side. "Why are you so stupid? I just asked casually."

Wen Cai Er remembered what he said earlier. She then recounted to Wen Yuan Mo about what happened in the morning. "Was it okay for me to say that?"

Wen Yuan Mo's eyes lit up. "That is a good idea. I saw on the internet that private customisation is a good idea! Okay, when school is over, head over slowly. I will discuss with mum how to set the price."

"Oh, okay." Wen Cai Er nodded. "That's okay. I'll leave first."

After Wen Cai Er left, Wen Yuan Mo was immediately dragged back to his seat by a few classmates. "Hey, why did our family come to find you?"

"She is my older sis, my older sis!" Wen Yuan Mo shouted with a sense of crisis.

"Aiyah. Don't be like that. We are all good brothers. Your older sister is my older sister."

"Hey, you are three years younger than my older sis. My older sis doesn't like you!" Wen Yuan Mo said, disgusted. He hated the kind of people who treated the brother well in order to get to the older sister.

"Wen Yuan Mo, your older sister's skirt is really pretty. Do you know where she got it?" a girl asked as she walked over courageously after being influenced by her friend.

Wen Yuan Mo saw that there was business coming, so he immediately pushed away his friends and enthusiastically greeted them. "The skirt my older sis was wearing was made by my mum. My mum has good craftsmanship and she has many other beautiful clothes in her shop. You can check it out. It is number 360, Li Hua Lane. The shop is called Er Hua Chun Feng. If you like anything, please mention my name and say you are my classmate. My mother will give you a discount."

The girl wrote down the address. She smiled, nodded, then walked back quickly.

Wen Yuan Mo smiled triumphantly.

After school, Wen Yuan Mo was the first to rush out of school. He grabbed his bag and hurried to the tailor shop. Li Su was changing the clothes in the store. There was a backlog of completed clothes made by the original owner. The materials were good, but the styles were too old and nobody bought them.

Now that Li Su was here, it was natural for her to make drastic changes. In the morning, 7-8 sets were changed. When Li Su saw Wen Yuan Mo coming, she continued working. "Why are you here so early today? Here is fifty yuan. Go to your Aunt Chen's house and order some dishes."

"Don't worry about that now. Mum, listen to me," said Wen Yuan Mo as he threw his schoolbag to the side. He told her about his idea in the morning and then asked, "Mum, what do you think of my offer?"

Li Su was a little surprised. Was Wen Yuan Mo this clever? It was very thoughtful. She naturally knew what custom ordering was, but she still had to test Wen Yuan Mo. "I understand what you said about the customised order, but is the price a bit high? Five hundred yuan? The clothes in Ren Da Mall are only three or four hundred."

"Aiyah, mum, you don't understand. Rare things are expensive! What is a custom order? It is unique! It is worth the price. Let me tell you, there are a lot of rich people here. As long as your craftsmanship is good and you have new styles, people will be willing to spend money!" Wen Yuan Mo said anxiously.

"Yes, yes, you are the head of our family, so I'll listen to you, okay?" Li Su smiled.

Wen Yuan Mo was immediately proud. The head of the family. He liked this title.

"Shouldn't your sister be back at this time? Why hasn't she come back?! You should hurry and check on her," said Li Su.

"Aiyah, I deliberately asked older sis to come later," Wen Yuan Mo said nonchalantly.

"But she's late? It's been almost twenty minutes. Go and see," said Li Su, worried.

Wen Yuan Mo checked his watch and saw how quickly time had passed. He saw a few female students in the store. "Mum, I'll go find older sis. Remember to follow the arrangement we negotiated."

"I know. I'll listen to you. Now go!" Li Su urged.

Wen Yuan Mo hurried to school, only to see a few punks around his older sister at the school gate. His older sister was being guarded by a few girls.

Wen Yuan Mo was anxious and rushed forwards. "What are you doing?! Older sis, what's going on?!"

"Yuan Mo, what are you doing here?"

Wen Cai Er was surrounded by gangsters, but she was not flustered. First, she had often encountered such things since she was a child and was long used to it. There would be heroes who would come forward to save a beautiful girl. Secondly, her female classmates stood up and spoke for her. It surprised her, but she was grateful.

"You haven't come back yet, so mum is worried about you. Let me see you." Although Wen Yuan Mo was only 12 years old, he was not short. He was about 1.72 m tall. He faced the punks without fear. "What do you want to do?"

The scoundrels were about to talk, but a teacher emerged from the school. "Leave now, or I'll call the police!"

The scoundrels smiled a few times at Wen Cai Er and the female students before they fled in all directions.

The teacher came over to take a look. When he saw that it was Wen Cai Er, he smiled. A girl like Wen Cai Er, who was pretty, had good grades, and was well-behaved was popular with the teachers. "Oh, it's Wen Cai Er. It's okay. Pay attention next time. Don't go alone."

"Yes, thank you, teacher," Wen Cai Er said obediently.

After the teacher left, Wen Yuan Mo went to the group of girls. "Thank you for taking care of my older sis. Thank you!"

"It's no problem. We were just walking by. By the way, Wen Cai Er, were you going to your mum's shop? We were about to go and have a look," one of the girls said.

Wen Cai Er nodded. "Yeah, thank you very much for today. If you have any clothes you like, I will ask my mum to give you a discount."

"We'll look first!" Several girls walked forward, talking and laughing.

Wen Cai Er was very pleased with the kindness her female classmates had shown her. She looked at Wen Yuan Mo apologetically and turned to talk to her classmates.

Wen Yuan Mo touched his nose.

When they arrived at the entrance to the store, a few girls looked at the name of the store. "Er Yue Chun Feng1 is such a nice name!"

Wen Cai Er smiled softly. "Dad named the store. 'I don't know who cut the willow leaves, but it turns out that the spring breeze in February is like scissors in the hands of a skilled craftsman.'2"

"Your dad is very talented. What does he do?"

"My dad was just a truck driver when he was alive, but he read a lot," Wen Cai Er said softly.

"I'm sorry. We didn't know."

"It's okay. My dad passed away many years ago. Let's go in." Wen Cai Er smiled slightly. In fact, Wen Cai Er and Wen Yuan Mo didn't have much of an impression of their dad. They only remember that he was often away from him and came back once in a while. When he was back, he mostly slept, and then went out to drink and play mahjong.

1. (二月春風) translates to February Spring Breeze.↩

2. (不知細葉誰裁出，二月春風似剪刀) This is a line from the poem '詠柳' (Ode to the Willow) by Tang He Zhi Zhang.↩

Chapter 46 – My Daughter is a Mistress (part 6)

Wen Cai Er took her classmates inside the store. Li Su was busy with the sewing machine. Wen Cai Er smiled slightly. "Mum, I'm back. My classmates are here too and would like to take a look."

Li Su raised her head and smiled. "Sure, you can take a look first. I will come over after I finish with these clothes."

Wen Yuan Mo saw that some of the finished clothes that had been put out were gone. He figured they had been sold and was proudly calculating how much money he could make.

There were only a few clothes left in the shop. There wasn't much to look at.

The female students were a little disappointed, but when they saw the skirt next to Li Su, they immediately went over in interest. It was completely new.

"It's done! Yuan Mo, come and hang this up for me," Li Su said as she put down the scissors.

"Auntie, your craftsmanship is so good. This skirt is really beautiful. Can I try it on?" a girl named Wang Jia Jia asked with a smile.

"Fine. There is a fitting room over there. Cai Er, accompany your classmates," Li Su said with a smile.

Wen Cai Er nodded and smiled. "Jia Jia, come with me."

Another girl named Jin Zhen Zhen sat down, opposite of Li Su. "Auntie, I heard Cai Er say that you can help me design a new, unique skirt. Is that so?"

"I don't dare to say that it is unique. Believe it or not, but from tomorrow, skirts like Cai Er's will be all over the street. People will follow this trend. However, there are at least some things that other people cannot imitate," said Li Su with a smile.

Jin Zhen Zhen smiled. "Auntie speaks truthfully and honestly. Okay, please help me design a skirt. I want the best material and price is not an issue."

Li Su looked her up and down and asked, "What kind of occasion do you want to wear this skirt to?"

Jin Zhen Zhen laughed. "Auntie is really an expert. Hm, I would wear it to school or when I go shopping. It doesn't have to be too fancy." If she wanted to go to an extravagant event, she wouldn't wear clothes made in a tailor's shop.

Li Su saw the disdain in Jin Zhen Zhen's eyes and smiled disapprovingly. "Okay, wait a while!" Then, after thinking for a moment, she picked up a pencil and drew on some paper.

After she finished drawing, she handed the paper over to Jin Zhen Zhen. Jin Zhen Zhen took a look at it. It was a simple white shirt with a short skirt underneath.

"You are tall and have long legs. This A-line mini-skirt highlights your strengths. With a white shirt, it is simple and capable. It is very urban lady style. Do you like it?" Li Su smiled.

Jin Zhen Zhen liked it a lot and immediately nodded. "I like it! Auntie, I want this one. How much is it and when can I get it?"

Li Su smiled and said. "You are Cai Er's classmate and the first to ask for a custom order. Auntie will give you a thirty percent discount, so it will be three hundred and eighty yuan! Auntie will definitely give you the best material!"

Jin Zhen Zhen immediately took out her wallet and counted 400 yuan. "Auntie, you can keep the change. Please do it for me as soon as possible."

Li Su thought for a while. "Yes, auntie will make yours first. You can get it tomorrow."

"Then I will trouble auntie." Jin Zhen Zhen smiled. Older Sister Tang was coming the day after tomorrow. She will wear this skirt and anger her to death!

"Okay. Auntie will measure the size for you."

By the time all the female classmates left, it had already been 40 minutes. Li Su breathed a sigh of relief. "Hurry up and order some dishes. I am starving to death!"

"Eating? We should first calculate how much money we made!" Wen Yuan Mo said excitedly as he rubbed his hands together.

Wen Cai Er didn't wait for Li Su to get angry. She quickly stood up. "I'll go right away." She hurried out.

Li Su stared at Wen Yuan Mo angrily. "You, you only think about money!"

"Quickly, settle the accounts!" Wen Yuan Mo didn't care.

"Fine. Before, I sold seven ready-to-wear garments. They told me your name. One piece is twenty, so that is one hundred and forty. Then there are the people your older sister brought over." Li Su flipped through the notebook.

Wen Yuan Mo didn't care about that either. They made 140 in one afternoon, which was great. He waited for a long time, but didn't see Li Su handing him money. "What about the money? Why don't you give it to me?"

"Isn't this for you? On September nineteenth, I owe Wen Yuan Mo one hundred and forty yuan," said Li Su as she pointed at the notebook.

"Not cash?" Wen Yuan Mo was disappointed. He felt like he had been cheated.

"No. You are a middle school student. Why do you want so much money? You don't have much self-control now. What if you do bad things? Mum will think about it. Tomorrow, you and your sister will apply for a bank card at the bank. I will keep the card and you can keep the passbook. We will check accounts every month. In the future, the money you earn will be deposited into each of your bank cards. After you go to university, the money will be all yours!" Li Su had already prepared. She was now busy with the sewing machine.

Wen Yuan Mo thought about it and finally agreed. "Okay!"

"Mum, I don't want it!" Wen Cai Er said softly as she carried food in her hand.

"I have already decided and won't accept any rebuttal!" Li Su said grimly. "Let's eat. I'm starving!"

Wen Cai Er was moved. She knew that her mother loved her. Although she favoured sons over daughters, her mother was now treating her the same as her younger brother.

The three of them finished their meal quickly. Li Su kept busy and Wen Yuan Mo and Wen Cai Er went home to complete their homework. "Yuan Mo, remember to go home with your sister after school. Don't run around. I will come back when the shop is less busy."

"Mum, I'll cook dinner. The shop is so busy." Wen Cai Er laughed.

Li Su thought for a while. "Will it delay your studies?"

"It's fine. With my help, we won't waste time," Wen Yuan Mo said after careful consideration. Mum's time was now precious, so she shouldn't be caught up in these kinds of things. For these family matters, he would help out since making money is the most important thing!

In the evening when Li Su returned, the brother and sister were busy in the kitchen. From time to time, Wen Cai Er's voice would permeate the air. "Yuan Mo, you cut the potato too thick."

Li Su pursed her lips and smiled. She held the fabric and continued to work in front of the sewing machine.

The family worked together for one purpose and their atmosphere was more harmonious than before.

Li Su's fashion design combined with the original owner's sewing skills meant that she made good clothes. For a long time, Er Yue Chun Feng was full of people. However, there were soon many imitations on the streets and in the alleys with cheaper prices. Er Yue Chun Feng's customers decreased.

But Li Su didn't care. Her design style had only been imitated, not surpassed. Most of the customers who went away only cared about the price, so she didn't care about their loss. The ones that remained appreciated her craftsmanship more.

For example, Wen Cai Er's classmate, Jin Zhen Zhen, had become a frequent visitor at the store. Jin Zhen Zhen came to the store every month to get a few clothes made, and also brought many relatives and friends. She was regarded as a VIP customer.

After a long time, Li Su was a little overwhelmed. She called Wen Cai Er and Wen Yuan Mo over to discuss the direction of the store.

Wen Cai Er suggested that they should recruit more people to help lighten Li Su's burden.

Wen Yuan Mo said, "People need to be recruited. If you help me, then mum can relax. But, I think we have to plan the future of Er Yue Chun Feng."

Li Su thought that this was a little interesting. "What do you think?"

"I think that, aside from the business aspects of Er Yue Chun Feng, like making pajamas or sewing or repairing clothes and such, we should specialise in high-end custom-made clothes." Wen Yuan Mo had wanted to say that for a long time. In his opinion, the other things were time-consuming and didn't make a lot of money. "I think we should redecorate the store to make it look more high-end. What do you think?"

Li Su nodded. For Wen Yuan Mo who was a 12-13 year old, this was a good idea. As she observed him during this time, she understood that Wen Yuan Mo was very smart, but never displayed his cleverness in his classes. He prefers to make money rather than learn! This was fine. "What you said makes sense. It's okay to redecorate since we have enough money. But, redecorating takes a lot of time. I also took a lot of orders. I don't have time to watch over the redecoration."

"I'll do it. I have thought about it. During the time when the store is being renovated, I will be in charge of decorating it. Mum, you can make clothes at home. Anyway, things are ready at home. Older sister, you will be responsible for housework and cooking!" Wen Yuan Mo said arrogantly.

Li Su smiled. "Okay, you are the head of the family. I will listen to you."

Wen Yuan Mo was very proud. "I am going to find a company." After that, he ran out excitedly.

Wen Cai Er looked worriedly at Wen Yuan Mo. "Mum, can you leave it to Yuan Mo for such a major renovation?"

Li Su smiled. "Yuan Mo is a boy, so boys should get more experience. It doesn't matter if he doesn't do well this time, as long as he can learn from it. He can do better next time."

Wen Cai Er nodded.

Li Su looked at Wen Cai Er. "In fact, whether it is Yuan Mo or you, mum hopes that you both can live well with your own abilities. Even if you can't study well, it doesn't matter. As long as you have done your best with your own efforts and you aren't ashamed, then mum is happy."

Wen Cai Er nodded. "Mum, I know, don't worry." After this period of time, the relationship between Wen Cai Er and her female classmates had improved. Wen Cai Er also found out why they didn't try to get close to her before. It was because they were a bit jealous of her and thought that some of her behaviours were a bit 'loose'.

After listening to her mother's and classmates' words, Wen Cai Er now felt that her prior behaviour was somewhat inappropriate. She will forget about what happened before and would make sure she wouldn't do it in the future.

Chapter 47 – My Daughter is a Mistress (part 7)

Time flew by. Eight years passed in a flash. All the people in the Wen family had undergone drastic changes.

First of all, Wen Cai Er was admitted into the university she had gone to in her previous life, but her grades were a lot better and she could choose her major. After graduation, she had continued to do graduate studies. She had many pursuers, but she kept herself clean.

Li Su took part in several well-known fashion design competitions at Wen Yuan Mo's suggestion. She achieved good rankings and her reputation had increased. Later, she set up a studio called Er Yue Chun Feng, which went the high-end, private customisation route. Her business was pretty good.

Wen Yuan Mo was also admitted to university. Of course, it couldn't compare to Wen Cai Er's. It was just a third-rate college. His greatest interest was to make money. He took care of Li Su's studio. Wen Yuan Mo had a talent for investing. When he was 18, Li Su gave him his bank card. He bought a few stocks and made a lot of money.

Nowadays, in addition to running Er Yue Chun Feng, Wen Yuan Mo also opened a hot pot restaurant and his business was very good. Last year, he bought an Audi. There were also a lot of girls who wanted to date him. It was a pity that Wen Yuan Mo had high standards now, so he didn't like the girls in his school. He fell in love with one of Wen Cai Er's classmates, a cold beauty with a cold temperament. He was currently pursuing her, but unfortunately everyone thought that he was too young and treated him like a younger brother.

"Older sis, mum asked me to take you home for dinner. Eh, Qin Ya is also here. How about we go together?" Wen Yuan Mo was leaning against the car. His eyes lit up when he saw Su Qin Ya walking next to Wen Cai Er.

Su Qin Ya glanced at Wen Yuan Mo, then ignored him. "Cai Er, I'll head off. I'll talk to you later."

"Mm, goodbye," Wen Cai Er said with a smile.

"I haven't seen you for a few days. Qin Ya is even more beautiful!" Wen Yuan Mo sighed.

"Fine? Just drive, isn't mum waiting?" Wen Cai Er said helplessly. She had told Yuan Mo multiple times that he wasn't Qin Ya's type, but he just wouldn't listen.

Just as Wen Yuan Mo was about to get in the car, he suddenly felt that there was something wrong, almost like someone was spying on them. He looked around and found nothing unusual. However, he was familiar with this feeling since he was young as his older sister was beautiful, so there were many people who spied on her. His older sister had become accustomed to it, but he always felt uneasy.

Wen Yuan Mo got into the car and asked, "Has there been anyone pestering you recently?"

Wen Cai Er thought about it. "It's the same. Every day, people give me flowers, gifts, and ask me to go eat with them. I don't like them, so I reject all of them."

Wen Yuan Mo looked outside again. "Be careful. Don't come out alone and remember to bring the pepper spray and the siren with you. Call if you need anything. I will pick you up when I can."

Wen Cai Er smiled and nodded. "I know. Qin Ya is always with me."

Wen Yuan Mo was a little relieved. "Look at you. You are too useless. Look at Qin Ya. She is smart, beautiful, and a master of taekwondo. If you hadn't had Qin Ya since the beginning… You, you, you, what would you do?!"

Wen Cai Er pursed her lips and smiled. "Qin Ya has been learning taekwondo since she was eight, so I can't compare." She is very grateful to Qin Ya. When she had first come to the capital for university, she had been blocked by some gangsters when she was studying. Qin Ya had saved her. Since then, they had become good friends. Because of Qin Ya's protection, she didn't have any problems in college for the past few years.

"If you were as capable as Qin Ya, mum and I wouldn't be so worried!" Wen Yuan Mo said.

Wen Cai Er smiled.

When he got home, Wen Yuan Mo quietly told his concerns to Li Su. "My older sis is too naïve. We should marry her quickly so that my future brother-in-law can worry about her."

"There are a lot of people pursuing her. Why doesn't she like any of them?" Li Su asked. Li Su checked the timeline. Tang Sheng Xuan should have appeared by now, right? There wasn't much written about this part. She only knew that Tang Shen Xuan and his wife had chosen Wen Cai Er a long time ago. Could it be now?

But Wen Cai Er was different now. She did not go to graduate school. She worked after graduating and the money she earned every month was used to help the family. If one was to speak of a boyfriend who broke up due to money issues, then Tang Sheng Xuan appearing would be like a beacon of light.

Now, things were different and it was unlikely to happen!

"What does my older sister like?" Wen Yuan Mo thought.

"Forget it! Fate is a fickle thing. It's impossible to say." Li Su also had a headache. She didn't know if she had overcorrected Wen Cai Er's perspective over the past few years. Wen Cai Er had paid special attention to how she interacted with the opposite gender. There were a lot of people chasing her and Wen Cai Er showed no interest in any of them. From memory, it was around this time where Wen Cai Er and Chen Ke talked about marriage. But, in this life, she had never heard about Chen Ke from Wen Cai Er.

Wen Cai Er was 26 this year and she had never even talked about love. Li Su didn't think that getting married was the only goal for women, nor did she think that women should get married and have kids at the right age. She just thought that girls should enjoy love at the best age so that they can live through these experiences and learn.

"Do you know a suitable person to introduce to your older sister?" Li Su asked.

Wen Yuan Mo smiled. "Come on. My friends want to chase my sister, but they are not good enough!"

Li Su rolled her eyes. "So you know. I thought you didn't. What kind of friends do you have?! Hey, by the way, did you find the designers I asked you to find?"

"I have a lot of contacts and a few look good. But, compared to you, mum, I always feel that it's a bit worse and lacking." Wen Yuan Mo peeled an orange and ate it.

Li Su smiled. "It will be better if you have more experience."

"Mum, the food is ready. Come eat," Wen Cai Er called out from the dining room.

"Okay, coming."

Li Su and Wen Yuan Mo went over. Wen Cai Er smiled and asked, "Mum, what were you talking to Wen Yuan Mo about?"

"We were talking about how you haven't brought a boyfriend home," Li Su said grumpily. "I'm not urging you to get married, but you are at the prime age. You haven't had any crushes. You just hold a book all day!"

Wen Cai Er smiled. "I haven't met the right one! Mum, you have worked hard. Auntie made your favourite sweet and sour ribs. Eat more." Wen Cai Er quickly gave Li Su a piece of the sweet and sour ribs.

Li Su glanced at her and didn't continue. She was a very enlightened mother!

Wen Cai Er went back to the dormitory. Su Qin Ya was reading under the light and when she saw Wen Cai Er come in, she asked, "Did your younger brother send you back?"

Wen Cai Er changed her shoes and put the bouquet of roses on Su Qin Ya's table. "Here, Yuan Mo wants to give this to you. He was clamouring to come in and was scolded by the auntie."

Su Qin Ya glanced at the flowers and a trace of helplessness flashed in her eyes. "Your younger brother still hasn't given up?"

Wen Cai Er laid down on the bed. "I've told him so many times, but he only said that it's his choice to like you. So, you don't have to worry about it."

Su Qin Ya sighed slightly. Wen Yuan Mo was very persistent. His pursuit did not bother her. She couldn't say much.

"What about you? What's the matter? It looks like you have something on your mind," said Su Qin Ya.

"My mum asked me why I haven't fallen in love yet. Qin Ya, do you think I should really fall in love? Otherwise, my mother will worry about me," Wen Cai Er asked. She turned over and lay on the pillow.

"There are so many people chasing you. Just pick one. It's just falling in love, not marriage. You don't have to think too much," said Su Qin Ya.

A trace of embarrassment and pain flashed in Su Qin Ya's eyes. She didn't speak.

Wen Cai Er realised that her problem seemed to offend her friend. She hurriedly rose and said, "Hehe, there is nothing wrong with being alone. Let's not talk about it. I'll go wash my face."

Su Qin Ya nodded and went back to reading.

Wen Cai Er's life continued. On this day, she had no classes in the afternoon and Su Qin Ya had gone home. It was boring to stay in the dormitory and she was tired from reading. She wanted to go shopping. Her mother's birthday was coming up, so she went to the mall to pick a gift for her mother.

It just so happened that Wen Cai Er was unlucky and her bag was stolen from her as soon as she was in front of the mall. When she went to chase after the thief, she accidentally sprained her foot. Her wallet and cell phone were in her bag and she was in a hurry.

At this moment, a man helped her up and asked softly, "Are you okay? Do you need me to take you to the hospital?"

Wen Cai Er saw that the thief hadn't run far yet. The man didn't chase after the thief, but chose to squat in front of her to show his enthusiasm. She was very angry. "If you really want to help me, then get my bag back?!"

Tang Sheng Xuan blinked. Did she want him to do something lowly like chase after a thief in public? Wasn't it just a bag? Although it was from LV, it was just an entry-level model and wasn't worth much. As for being nervous? The Wen family had some money, but it was the same in the end. For a family like theirs, the son was the one who inherited the family business. Although the daughter was equally loved, she still wasn't as good as the son. However, it is good to have a weakness because then one could be controlled.

While Tang Sheng Xuan lowered his head to think, a young man had already caught up to the thief. With the help of the enthusiastic crowd, he caught the thief and took back Wen Cai Er's bag!

Chapter 48 – My Daughter is a Mistress (part 8)

The young man walked towards Wen Cai Er. When he saw her, a glimmer of surprise flashed in his eyes. He then looked away and handed the bag he took back to Wen Cai Er. "Young miss, here is your bag. You should check to see if anything was taken."

Wen Cai Er took her bag and checked over it carefully. She was relieved. "Thank you. This bag means a lot to me. When I was in college, my mother bought it for me. It is my favourite bag. Thank you very much."

The young man was a little embarrassed. "It's nothing. I should go."

"My name is Wen Cai Er. May I ask for your surname? I must thank you properly." Wen Cai Er completely ignored Tang Sheng Xuan standing next to her.

"No need, no need. My name is Chen Ke," the young man said, blushing since he was embarrassed.

"Chen Ke, thank you so much for today," Wen Cai Er said excitedly.

Tang Sheng Xuan, who had been ignored, was a little embarrassed. "Young miss, I think you have sprained your foot. Do you need someone to accompany you to the hospital?"

Wen Cai Er glanced at him when he interrupted her. "No need. Thank you for your concern." She then took out her cell phone and handed it to Chen Ke. "Mr. Chen, could you give me your contact information? Today is not very convenient, so I will treat you to a meal another day to express my gratitude."

"There's really no need." Chen Ke looked at Wen Cai Er and unconsciously took her cell phone and entered in his contact information.

Wen Cai Er saved his number and smiled.

At this time, the police rushed over after receiving the call. They inquired about the situation, then brought the thief to their car. Wen Cai Er and Chen Ke were also asked to come with them to give an account of what happened.

Cooperating with the police was the duty of every citizen. Naturally, Wen Cai Er and Chen Ke would not object. However, when Wen Cai Er was about to walk, she felt pain in her ankle. Upon seeing this, Tang Sheng Xuan was about to step forward and settle the matter with the police for her when Chen Ke squeezed past him. "Young miss Wen, I will help you into the car!"

Wen Cai Er was very grateful and smiled at Chen Ke. Chen Ke was dazzled by her smile and almost had a nosebleed. The violent throbbing in his chest told him that he finally had a crush for the first time in 28 years.

Tang Sheng Xuan watched Wen Cai Er and the man get into the police car. He frowned and turned to walk to a Ferrari parked at the side of the road. He was about to drive off when someone knocked on the window of the car. Tang Sheng Xuan lowered the window and saw a woman with heavy make-up suggestively looking at him. "Handsome man, can you give me a lift?"

Tang Sheng Xuan was used to seeing things like this. Before, he was still in the mood to entertain her, but now he wasn't.

"Leave!" Tang Sheng Xuan closed the car door and drove off.

When Tang Sheng Xuan returned home, his wife, Su Qing Xue hurriedly greeted him. "How was it?"

"Don't mention it. I don't know where this hothead came from which interfered with my good deeds," Tang Sheng Xuan said, annoyed, as he threw his coat on the sofa.

Su Qin Xue frowned. "It doesn't matter. There is still a chance. Take your time."

"Take my time? There is no time! That wild thing is already married. If they have a son, then the old man will definitely be partial to that side. This time, the old lady isn't there. When the old lady was there, I was her grandson and she would favour me. But now she is no longer there. In the eyes of the old man, that wild thing and I are both his grandsons. That old man has hundreds of millions of assets in his hands, even a penny is too much for that wild thing. If it weren't for them, then how could my parents have a car accident?! Couldn't I have it easy today?" Tang Sheng Xuan said sullenly.

Su Qing Xue sat down next to Tang Sheng Xuan. "Don't worry. Grandpa won't be so confused and my family won't just sit back and watch. Too bad Qin Ya was too confused. I asked her many times to help us thread the needle! She just had to refuse or it wouldn't have been so hard!"

Tang Sheng Xuan sighed and patted Su Qin Xue's hand lightly. He and Su Qing Xue had known each other for many years. After his parents passed away, he was struggling at home and in the company. It was Qin Xue who spared no effort in persuading the family to help her smoothly take over the company and gain a firm foothold. When Qin Xue was pregnant with her daughter, her ovaries and uterus had malignant tumours. When she gave birth, she had her uterus and ovaries removed, so she could no longer have children. That wasn't a problem. There was nothing wrong with their family of three.

But the old man is getting older and wants to hold a grandson. He also said that whoever let him hold a grandson will be given 80% of his property. Although he was the general manager of the company, the stocks and various assets that the old man had added up to hundreds of millions. He also didn't want a penny to go to that wild thing.

Tang Sheng Xuan was the grandson of the old man, so how could that wild thing be compared to him? But, the old man not only changed his will, he also made a notarisation.

Su Qin Xue could no longer give birth and Tang Sheng Xuan was unwilling to divorce her. In desperation, he could only find a different way, a surrogate.

Ordinarily, surrogacy should be very simple. As long as you were willing to pay, there would be many willing people. But, Tang Sheng Xuan and Su Qin Xue were different. The heir of the Tang family must have good genes. An ordinary girl wouldn't do.

Tang Sheng Xuan and Su Qin Xue searched for a few months before choosing Wen Cai Er. She was beautiful and had a high IQ. Such a girl was worthy of being a surrogate for them. It was a pity that the first time he contacted her, he could only come home without anything.

A trace of determination flashed through Su Qin Xue's eyes. "I'll go talk to Qin Ya and beg her. I don't believe that she won't help me since I'm her cousin!"

Tang Sheng Xuan had calmed down by now. He gently held Su Qin Xue's hand. "Don't go. Qin Ya has a strange temperament. Don't irritate her. After all, she is the biological daughter of uncle. I can't bear to let you get embarrassed. Don't worry. Today was just an accident. Don't you still believe in me? Give me some more time and I will be able to convince Wen Cai Er."

Su Qin Xue's parents died early and she had been living with her aunt and uncle. Although her aunt and uncle love her, she was not their biological child. She wasn't headstrong like Qin Ya. She could only learn to be sensible, well-behaved, and work hard.

"Husband!" Su Qin Xue leaned into Tang Sheng Xuan's arms. Tang Sheng Xuan gently embraced her and the two were silent until their daughter woke up and cried.

At the other end, Wen Cai Er was sent home by Chen Ke. Li Su received her call and had been waiting at home for quite a while. Seeing Wen Cai Er's red and swollen ankle, she felt a pain in her heart. "How many times have I told you not to wear high heels unless it's necessary? You don't listen. Now your ankle has been twisted. Does it hurt? Did you go to the hospital? What did the doctor say?!"

Wen Cai Er was a little embarrassed and looked up at Chen Ke. "Mum, I'm fine. By the way, mum, let me introduce you to Chen Ke. He helped me get my bag back from a thief and helped me afterwards. He also caught the thief."

Li Su looked at the ambiguous atmosphere between the two. It seemed that it still went back to the original work and that they would be matched. But this time, their match should have a good ending!

"Chen Ke? This auntie thanks you so much! There aren't many enthusiastic young men like you these days! Come eat at auntie's house today. What would you like to do?" Li Su asked as she inspected Chen Ke. He was about 1.8 m tall.

Chen Ke stood there feeling a little at a loss. He looked at Li Su.

At this time, Wen Yuan Mo received the call and came back. When he saw this, he was startled. Li Su shot a look at Wen Yuan Mo and Wen Yuan Mo understood. "You are the brave and righteous young man? Ah, I am Wen Yuan Mo. Wen Cai Er is my older sis. Thank you so much for today! Come, let's sit down and talk."

Chen Ke was a little embarrassed. He glanced at Wen Cai Er and saw that she had no objections. He was overjoyed and sat on the sofa with Wen Yuan Mo.

The two of them chatted.

Li Su helped Wen Cai Er back to the room. Li Su then looked back at the two on the sofa and then sat next to Wen Cai Er. "I think this young man is good. What do you think?"

Wen Cai Er blushed slightly. "Mum, what are you talking about? He just helped me home. Don't think about it. Maybe he already has a girlfriend or maybe he's married. I won't have a relationship with such a man."

"Don't lie to me. You are my daughter. Don't think I don't know you. If you weren't sure that he was single, then would you let him send you home?" Li Su smiled.

Wen Cai Er lowered her head and said nothing. When the police station made the transcript, she subtly glanced at Chen Ke's transcript and confirmed that he wasn't married. She just wasn't sure if he had a girlfriend. But, judging by his reaction on the way back, she guessed he didn't have a girlfriend!

When Li Su saw this, she gave a frustrated smile.

Wen Cai Er was a little embarrassed. "By the way, mum. There was a ridiculous, self-righteous man today who thought I would feel moved. Tch."

"What happened?" Li Su asked.

Wen Cai Er explained what happened. "How could it not be ridiculous? The thief hadn't run that far. He didn't help me chase the thief and instead squatted by my side and asked if I wanted to go to the hospital! Please. My wallet, cell phone and ID are in the bag. If he helped me get the bag back, then I would have been more grateful!"

Li Su thought of someone and double-checked the timeline. It seemed like it was starting.

Li Su didn't know what was going on with Tang Sheng Xuan and Wen Cai Er in the first place. But, if she thought about it, Tang Sheng Xuan probably wanted a child from the beginning. He just shouldn't choose Wen Cai Er. In this life, Tang Sheng Xuan better be smarter and not provoke Wen Cai Er, otherwise she wouldn't mind letting Tang Sheng Xuan know what it meant to have a face full of blood!1

1.(滿臉桃花開) Thank you, Jingle Belle Reve, for this. So, a red face

Chapter 49 – My Daughter is a Mistress (part 9)

Auntie had prepared the meal. Wen Yuan Mo knocked on the door and entered, calling them to eat. At the same time, he gave Li Su a look, which allowed her to feel relieved.

At the dinner table, Wen Yuan Mo kept persuading Chen Ke to drink. Chen Ke hurriedly said that he could not drink, but was eventually coaxed into drinking after the meal with Wen Yuan Mo.

Chen Ke was a little embarrassed, but Li Su waved her hands. "It's fine. Yuan Mo originally intended to drive you back, but now he is too drunk and can't drive. We can only let you go back by taxi."

"That's okay, auntie. I'll just take a taxi," Chen Ke said anxiously.

"Okay, I won't keep you. Be careful on the way back. When you get home, call Cai Er and tell her that you are safe." Li Su smiled. Young man, your good mother-in-law showed you the way. Now, you have to seize the opportunity!

As soon as Chen Ke left, Wen Yuan Mo, who had been lying on the sofa pretending to be dead, turned over and sat upright. "He left?"

Li Su and Wen Cai Er were taken aback. "Aren't you drunk?"

"Who is drunk? I was pretending. I didn't drink as much as he did. Isn't my acting good?" Wen Yuan Mo said triumphantly.

"You reek of alcohol," Li Su said as she clutched her nose.

"I pretended to drink, but I actually poured the wine on my body," said Wen Yuan Mo. "This Chen Ke is not bad. He can drink a fair bit!"

"Yuan Mo, how could you do this? This is the first time someone has come here," Wen Cai Er said with a frown.

"What's wrong? I was testing him for you. Mum, older sis, this Chen Ke isn't bad. You can consider him. I have looked into him. He is twenty-eight from JS province. His family background isn't bad either. He works in IT with an annual income of two hundred thousand yuan. He just bought a house at the beginning of the year and is currently paying off his loan. He also has a car that has been fully paid. Tomorrow, I'll find a friend to inquire about other things," said Wen Yuan Mo.

Wen Cai Er was stunned. What the hell was this?! When she saw that Li Su just sat down and continued to talk to Wen Yuan Mo about this matter, Wen Cai Er felt helpless. She began to wonder if her not being in a relationship for so many years had caused her family to worry about it. Then, when she took a man home, they thought she was in love.

This was too ridiculous!

Wen Cai Er went back to her room. She thought for a while and eventually thought it was funny. She picked up her phone and sent a WeChat message to Su Qin Ya.

At this time, Su Qin Ya was listening to Su Qin Xue's crying on the phone, expressionless. Su Qin Xue was saying how difficult her and Tang Sheng Xuan's current situation was, and was begging her for help.

Su Qin Xue sneered in her heart. What was wrong with her and Tang Sheng Xuan now? When the old lady of the Tang family was alive, how much did she and the Su family win for Tang Sheng Xuan? She managed to get the company's equity, management rights, and others. Didn't old madam Tang's private property also go to Tang Sheng Xuan? Wasn't that enough? Couldn't you wait for all the wealth of the Tang family to belong to him?

Tang Sheng Xuan went crazy and came up with this kind of idea in order to fight for property. The cousin was also crazy. When faced with such conditions, they hit the people around them with this idea! Why should a matter pertaining to the husband and wife involve others? If they really wanted a son, they could go abroad and find a surrogate, but they chose Cai Er.

This couple was really shameless.

Su Qin Ya lowered her eyes. She knew that Tang Sheng Xuan and her cousin chose Wen Cai Er, not just because Wen Cai Er had good genes, but more importantly because her cousin found out that Cai Er was different from Su Qin Ya. She wanted to use Wen Cai Er to control Su Qin Ya so that the Su family would continue to support her.

Yes, Su Qin Ya had feelings for Wen Cai Er. She was molested by her family teacher when she was a child, so she avoided men and preferred to be with the same gender. Wen Cai Er was the one who had stayed with her for the longest.

Su Qin Xue thought that she was dirty and that the others were as dirty as her.

She liked Wen Cai Er, but she knew that Cai Er wasn't like her. So, she would never let Cai Er know. She and Cai Er were just friends, but Su Qin Xue didn't think so.

Su Qin Ya put down the phone and suddenly saw Wen Cai Er's WeChat message. Despite Su Qin Xue's endless chatter, she opened WeChat and smiled when she read it.

Wen Cai Er: I have been single for a long time. When I took a man home casually, my mum and younger bro thought we were in love.

Su Qin Ya thought for a while before she replied: Don't talk about your mum and younger brother. I would also think so. Who is it? How old is he? And how?

Wen Cai Er: Don't joke like that. I was robbed today. He got my bag back for me. We went to the police station to give a testimony. I sprained my foot, so he sent me home and had dinner.

Su Qin Ya frowned. Seeing that Su Qin Xue was still chattering, she said, "Older sis, I have something to do. I'll hang up first." Then, she dialled Wen Cai Er's number.

"What happened? How did you get robbed?" Su Qin Ya's voice was as cold as ever.

Wen Cai Er said with a smile, "Don't worry. I'm fine. I just sprained my ankle."

Su Qin Ya knew that the man who was trying to be courteous was Tang Sheng Xuan. She was a little relieved when she saw that Wen Cai Er had not been fooled. "It's good that you're fine. This Chen Ke, I heard that his character was pretty good. You have to be careful of that inexplicable man."

"Don't worry. I know." Wen Cai Er was treated like a little white rabbit by everyone. She had been sought after ever since she was a child because of her beauty. She had seen many similar methods and would not be fooled. What's more, that man wore an Armani tailored suit and the watch he had was a limited-edition Rolex. He wore such expensive things, but he was at a mid-range shopping centre. Wasn't that suspicious?

"Okay. Don't come to class tomorrow. I'll ask the professor for leave. Take a good rest at home for a few days. I will broadcast the class for you," said Su Qin Ya.

"Okay, thank you, Ya Ya."

Su Qin Ya hung up and called Su Qin Xue again. "Qin Ya, what's wrong? Who did you call just now…?"

Su Qin Ya rolled her eyes. There was no end to this, but she couldn't say anything. This has been the case since she was a child. As long as she was a little dissatisfied with Su Qin Xue, Su Qin Xue would cry and say that she was so pitiful and that her parents died early and all that jazz. When Su Qin Xue cried, everyone let her go. If she hung up again, then Su Qin Xue would definitely call her parents back and cry to them.

Su Qin Ya had to bite her tongue and continue listening. It wasn't anything more than how the old man was eccentric and how difficult things were for Tang Sheng Xuan. She was tired of listening to this!

Meanwhile, Wen Cai Er had received Chen Ke's WeChat message saying: I'm already home. Remember to use the medicine at night.

Wen Cai Er pursed her lips and quickly responded: I know. You should rest soon.

Chen Ke was a little disappointed when he saw the WeChat message. Was that it? He still wanted to talk to her. She was so beautiful! He thought of this as he involuntarily clicked on Wen Cai Er's circle of friends, flipping through them. He smiled from time to time, then liked every 'moment'1 that Wen Cai Er had.

Li Su helped Wen Cai Er take a shower. She sat on the bed and dried her hair. Then, she saw the prompt on her phone and opened her 'moments'. Chen Ke had liked all of them. Fortunately, her 'moments' had been set to only show the last 6 months. If not, then would he end up liking them all night? How silly.

But, it was quite cute.

Wen Cai Er thought about it, then clicked on Chen Ke's 'moments'. He didn't have a lot up there, and most of his posts were forwards from others. Wen Cai Er thought about it for a while, then gave him a nice comment on his most recent post.

When Chen Ke saw the notification, he yelled excitedly and jumped up from his bed. As a result, he hit his knee against the edge of the bed. He held his leg while he looked at his phone, the smile not leaving his face.

In this manner, Chen Ke and Wen Cai Er kept in touch. The two of them gradually got to know each other and slowly fell in love.

A week later, Wen Cai Er's ankle was almost as good as new. She went back to school for her classes.

Tang Sheng Xuan received the news and started his next step.

Class was over that day. Su Qin Ya had something to do at home, so she left early. A few female classmates invited Wen Cai Er to go shopping with them. Wen Cai Er thought about it for a while, then declined, saying that she had missed a lot of class so she should go back to the dormitory and study.

One of the female students, Qi Jia, took Wen Cai Er's hand affectionately. "Su Qin Ya sends you the class contents every day and also gives you notes and homework. Surely you aren't behind? Could it be that, since Su Qin Ya is not here, you aren't willing to come with us?"

Everyone said such a thing, so what else could Wen Cai Er do but to go?

The group of them went shopping, then in the evening, they went to an ordinary looking restaurant for dinner. The food was good. When they went to pay, they were dumbfounded. "Thirteen thousand? Why is it so expensive?"

"Sorry. You all ordered off the menu. The prices are clearly marked, especially the big lobsters you ordered, which are authentic Australian lobsters. They are delivered by plane and are fresh. They are one thousand two hundred each. You ordered seven, which is eight thousand four hundred," said the waiter seriously.

Qi Jia had ordered the food and she said, panicked, "I didn't notice the price on the back."

Another girl grabbed the menu and checked. "Qi Jia, are you crazy?"

Several of the other girls were also panicking. The money they had brought was almost enough, but after they went shopping, they had spent most of it. Living expenses in the second half of the month were tight. How could they afford this?

Qi Jia was pale. "I didn't know that it was an Australian lobster. I thought it was a Boston lobster, which would only cost a few hundred yuan a piece. I didn't know it was so expensive! You aren't fooling us, are you?"

Wen Cai Er shook her head helplessly. She thought they knew it was an Australian lobster. She pulled out her wallet to check how much she had.

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Chapter 50 – My Daughter is a Mistress (part 10)

At this moment, a familiar voice called out, "What's the matter? What happened?"

Wen Cai Er looked back and saw that it was him again. Once was a coincidence, but twice wasn't.

It was Tang Sheng Xuan. "What a coincidence, beautiful young miss. I didn't expect to meet you here. Manager, what's going on with the young miss?"

The manager hurried forward to understand the situation. After the waiter explained, Tang Sheng Xuan smiled. "So it's a misunderstanding. This young miss is my friend. I will pay for her table's order." He took out a bank card from his pocket.

The waiter was about to take the card when Wen Cai Er interrupted. "No, I will pay. Is ZFB1 okay?"

The waiter looked at the manager, who was looking at Tang Sheng Xuan. Tang Sheng Xuan's outstretched hand was a bit awkward, but he nodded his head gracefully.

The waiter nodded and said, "That's fine."

Wen Cai Er took out her cell phone and paid the bill. "Let's go. Did you want to continue shopping? I don't want to, so I'll go back first."

"Cai Er, thank you for today. I will pay you back next month. I don't have a lot of extra money this month," said one of the girls.

"It's okay. Any time is fine. There's no rush." Wen Cai Er smiled and turned to leave.

"Hey, since we have met twice because of fate, let me introduce myself. My name is Tang Sheng Xuan. What is the young lady's name?" Tang Sheng Xuan stopped Wen Cai Er to ask this.

"Her name is Wen Cai Er. We are graduate students in the Chinese Department of Q University," Qi Jia said before Wen Cai Er could speak. She tugged on the corner of Wen Cai Er's clothes to signal to her to speak.

Wen Cai Er glanced at Qi Jia. She was disgusted by Qi Jia's behaviour. "I have something to do first, so I will be going." She ignored Qi Jia's tugging and walked out.

Qi Jia took a napkin and wrote a string of numbers. She stuffed it into Tang Sheng Xuan's hands and hurriedly chased after Wen Cai Er.

"Qi Jia, what's the matter with you? How can you give Cai Er's contact information to others without her consent? What if he is a bad guy?" a girl asked.

Wen Cai Er turned to look at Qi Jia when she heard this. "Qi Jia, how could you do that?!"

"Aiyah, are you stupid? I'm doing this for your own good. Didn't you notice that Tang guy is a rich man? He was holding a black card issued by China Merchants Bank. The maximum limit is ten million! We don't even have ten million if we combined all our money. He is obviously interested in you. How can you not seize this opportunity?!" Qi Jia said plausibly.

"Thank you. I don't need you to be so kind," Wen Cai Er said angrily. "It is his business that he has money. It has nothing to do with me. Also, Qi Jia, with what qualifications did you do this? Remember, you are a student, not a pimp! We will no longer be friends in the future!"

Qi Jia wanted to defend herself, but the other girls surrounded her.

"Qi Jia, what's the matter with you?"

"You are too much!"

After saying this, Wen Cai Er walked to the side of the road to stop a taxi, but none showed up for a long time.

A Ferrari stopped in front of her. When the window was lowered, Tang Sheng Xuan poked his head out and smiled. "Young Miss Wen, it is not easy to get a taxi here. I can take you back!"

Wen Cai Er sneered. "No need!" Wen Cai Er lowered her head and took out her cell phone to call Wen Yuan Mo. Before she could do so, she remembered that Yuan Mo mentioned there was a class gathering tonight.

Wen Cai Er hesitated. She looked at her contact list, hesitated for a moment, then dialled Chen Ke's number. "Hi, Chen Ke? I'm on ** Road at the moment. Can you come and pick me up?" She held her breath and waited for his answer.

"Okay, just wait for a bit. I'll come right away." Chen Ke put down his phone without hesitation. He grabbed the key on the table, closed the door, and ran out.

Wen Cai Er calmed down. She was fortunate.

Tang Sheng Xuan frowned. "Who is Chen Ke?"

Wen Cai Er smiled slightly. "Mr. Tang is…? In what capacity are you asking me that?"

Tang Sheng Xuan was frustrated. There was no girl this age who was not vain. He has good looks, has saved the beauty several times, and has shown her his financial resources. How can she remain indifferent?!

When Tang Sheng Xuan saw Wen Cai Er's beautiful face, he felt a strong sense of conquest. He didn't believe it. It was just Wen Cai Er. He should be able to handle it!

"Mr. Tang, an honest person doesn't make insinuations. You and I know what the truth is. But, Mr. Tang needs to figure out that I am not the kind of person you think I am. You are not the kind of person I like. It is impossible between us. Please respect yourself, Mr. Tang." Wen Cai Er looked over at Tang Sheng Xuan.

Tang Sheng Xuan smiled. "You don't know what will happen in the future. Anything is possible." When Tang Sheng Xuan looked at Wen Cai Er's white and tender skin up close, he wanted to reach out and touch it.

In fact, he did so.

Wen Cai Er didn't expect that Tang Sheng Xuan would be so courageous. She moved backwards and slipped.

Tang Sheng Xuan stretched out to grab her, but he was a little too late.

At this moment, there was the sound of brakes. Chen Ke hurriedly got out of his car and ran quickly to help Wen Cai Er. "What happened, Cai Er? Did you fall? Does it hurt? I'll take you to the hospital!"

Wen Cai Er shook her head. "It's okay. How did you come so fast?!"

"I was worried that there was something wrong, so I ran through two red lights. It's okay." Chen Ke saw that Wen Cai Er was okay, so he reluctantly let her go.

Tang Sheng Xuan felt that this obtrusive man was a bit familiar. "It's you!" Tang Sheng Xuan remembered him. He was that nosy man from last time!

Chen Ke looked back at Tang Sheng Xuan. When his gaze fell on the car Tang Sheng Xuan was driving, his eyes flashed. "This is a limited-edition Ferrari!"

Tang Sheng Xuan turned to look at the car Chen Ke drove. It was only an Audi. He smiled in disdain.

Chen Ke simply liked good cars and didn't mean anything else by his comment. After checking up on Wen Cai Er, he was relieved. "Cai Er, I'll take you home!"

Wen Cai Er nodded. Chen Ke naturally reached out to take the bags in her hands. The two of them walked to Chen Ke's car.

Tang Sheng Xuan's eyes widened. Were they ignoring him?

They passed by Qi Jia, who couldn't help but rush over. "Wen Cai Er, are you stupid? You don't like the man with the Ferrari and the black card, but instead like this one who drives an Audi? You're wasting yourself, you know?"

Chen Ke was a little lost. He didn't understand what was going on, but he knew that this girl was looking down on him! Indeed, he was not as good as the man who drove the Ferrari, but this did not mean that he should be looked down upon by others!

Wen Cai Er pulled Chen Ke's sleeves. "There's something wrong with her head. Don't bother with her."

Chen Ke's expression improved a bit. Wen Cai Er pulled Chen Ke into the car and ignored Qi Jia. Qi Jia flushed with anger. One of the girls who came out with them saw this and walked away quietly. There might really be something wrong with Qi Jia's brain! Really, did she think she was a matchmaker? Was she trying to force Cai Er to be with whoever she wanted? They left quickly, or else she wouldn't be able to catch the train.

Qi Jia stood there for a long time, angry. She then turned her head to find that her friends were gone. President Tang's Ferrari was still there.

Qi Jia's cousin was a staff member at the Tang's head office. She didn't know why, but her cousin had asked her to cooperate with President Tang today. If she did well, there would be a reward. Everything was fine before. She didn't know how it turned out like this.

Qi Jia also knew that President Tang had a wife and child, but she heard that his wife couldn't have another child after his daughter. Since he was a part of a wealthy family, he must have a son. She thought that she could match Wen Cai Er and President Tang together, then in the future, Wen Cai Er would be grateful to her and she would be able to get a lot of benefits.

She never thought that things would turn out like this!

Wen Cai Er had not agreed. But, Qi Jia did not think that she was worse than Wen Cai Er. She was also a graduate student of Q University. Although she was not as good as Wen Cai Er, she was more beautiful than her.

Wen Cai Er was able to be noticed by President Tang, so who was to say she couldn't.

When she thought about this, she sorted out her expression. She then walked slowly to the Ferrari and said softly, "President Tang."

Tang Sheng Xuan didn't even look at her. He rolled up the window and drove off.

Qi Jia was left alone, standing awkwardly. Qi Jia felt a range of emotions run through her before she finally left in grief.

Perhaps there really was retribution in the world.

In order to cooperate with President Tang, Qi Jia had chosen a restaurant in a location where it was difficult to get a cab. She did not expect that this would backfire on her in the end. She stood in the autumn wind for half an hour and didn't see a single car. Instead, she met several drunk men. As a last resort, she ended up walking. For the sake of beauty, she had been wearing high heels today.

After walking for half an hour, Qi Jia finally flagged down a taxi. Her feet were in a lot of pain. As she was sitting in the taxi, she remembered that she had to report to her cousin, hoping that her cousin would reimburse her. Since she didn't succeed, she didn't expect any rewards.

As soon as she sent the WeChat message, her cousin called her. "Aren't you embarrassed to ask me for a reimbursement? You did something stupid. I had to deal with President Tang's secretary's abuse! What rubbish! Reflect on yourself!"

Qi Jia's eyes widened. She maxed out 2 credit cards today! Was she going to live by eating dirt for the next 6 months?

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