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In truth, Zeng Xinxiu and her husband had only been married for eight years. Most people, after spending that duration with their spouse, could move on quickly following the loss of their partner due to the lack of a deeper emotional bond.

But Zeng Xinxiu was someone who placed great value on emotions.

Sure enough.

After Chu Yuening finished speaking, Zeng Xinxiu let out a soft sigh. "You're right. Although our marriage only lasted eight years, my husband was the kindest person to me in this world. After his accidental passing, I didn't seek another partner for thirty full years, until I met A'Yuan three decades later."

A'Yuan was that young man.

Among the crowd were housewives, some even holding their children as they listened to the fortune-telling. Upon learning that Zeng Xinxiu had remained single for thirty years, they couldn't help but express their feelings.

"One marries for eight years, then remains single for thirty? Only a woman can persevere like that."

"Yes, if it were a stinky man whose wife passed away, he'd remarry within a week."

"We've all heard it before: promotion, wealth, new wife."

"My neighbor, his wife was barely buried for three days before he moved in another woman."

"Is it possible for any man to remain single for thirty years under such circumstances?"

"Sister Xiuhua, you should really maintain an open mindset and not be too stubborn in your thoughts."

Xiao Xinxin, upon hearing words of comfort, offered a warm smile. "I understand. Fortunately, I've also met the right person now. Though there's an age gap between us, A'Yuan truly loves me."

"A'Yuan, is it?" Zeng Xinxiu turned to look at the boy.

"Of course, you're my forever treasure!" The boy hastily wrapped his arms around her with a beaming smile, then gave his waist a little knock. "How much longer until the fortune-telling is done? My backside is getting sore from all this sitting."

"Furthermore, we haven't seen each other for half a month since you were abroad. I've missed you so much. How about taking my sister and me to the mall for some shopping later? She's eyeing a Louis Vuitton bag, and I've set my heart on a wristwatch."

Chu Yuening's face was expressionless.

Beside them, Wei Yanlin couldn't help but shiver, secretly observing the young girl who had spoken up.

"Indeed, Sister, I've had my eye on that bag for ages. Also, I'm tired of the quilts in the villa. Could you get me new ones too?" The young girl crouched down and shook Zeng Xinxiu's arm.

"Alright, alright, I'll go right away." Zeng Xinxiu smiled and agreed, preparing to rise and conclude the fortune-telling session.

In her eyes,

she had found happiness and an abundance of wealth. Knowing or not knowing what the future held was no longer significant.

The onlooking men couldn't help but express their envy.

"One LV bag after another, and designer watches – she's a super-rich lady!"

"Need I say more? Just look at her custom-made clothes; you can tell she comes from a sophisticated background."

"At first, I thought their age difference made them unsuitable as a couple."

"It's the 20th century, people! Let's not be too old-fashioned. A woman ten years older is like a gold mine."

"Woah, she's almost thirty years older, right?"

"Well, then it's like having a golden house."

"To be fair, with all that money, she treats both her boyfriend and his sister generously. It's like skipping decades of hard work. If I were in her shoes, I wouldn't complain."

"Would you consider me, sister?"

A young man playfully interjected amidst the crowd.

Zeng Xinxiu dismissed him with a smile. "No need, A'Yuan and I have already made up our minds."

With that said, she placed two hundred yuan on the table. "Master, the bill, please."

Chu Yuening didn't accept it. She glanced at A'Yuan and the supposed younger sister, studying their faces intently.

She spoke softly yet firmly.

"Made up your minds?"

"But he's in a relationship with that girl. How could he possibly be settled with you?"

Chapter 63

"Couple?!"

A wave of murmurs echoed throughout the scene.

Zeng Xinxiu was stunned and found it inconceivable. She retracted the two hundred yuan and asked, "A'Yuan showed me a family photo before. How can they be a couple? Master, did you make a mistake?"

Caught red-handed, A'Yuan was first taken aback before becoming furious. Wei Yanlin stepped in to stop him.

"Don't slander my relationship with my sister! What master? You're more like a fraud!"

As he spoke, A'Yuan went to pull the young girl.

The young girl immediately agreed, "Yes, A'Yuan and I are siblings."

She then tried to soothe Zeng Xinxiu, "Sister-in-law, don't believe these street fortune-tellers. They just spout nonsense to swindle money."

"I wonder what benefit it is to you to break up my brother and sister-in-law!"

Chu Yuening smiled. "Isn't it good that I broke them up and returned A'Yuan to you?"

The young girl, feeling a pang of guilt under Chu Yuening's gaze, spotted Wei Yanlin standing right in front of her. Instantly, a look of comprehension dawned on her face. "I get it now!"

"You simply want to break them up, and introduce this person to Sister-in-law!"

Even while lying down, Wei Yanlin was subjected to insults; he couldn't accept this. With a dismissive flick of his loose robe, he grabbed A'Yuan's shoulder. "An introduction? Do you take me for you? A man of honor and integrity, yet you aspire to live off others, seeking wealth without putting in any effort?"

He even pointed at A'Yuan's face to criticize him.

"Young man's eyes are watery, he's totally lewd and slutty. He's not just riding on two boats, but he's also got a lot of things. I think you're quite a bitch too."

"Very well! You two are just frauds, aren't you?" A'Yuan retorted indignantly.

Zeng Xinxiu ignored his outburst and asked instead, "Master, what proof do you have that they're a couple?"

"You'll find out soon enough," Chu Yuening replied with a faint smile. She then posed a question. "Are the two of them living with you?"

"Yes," Zeng Xinxiu confirmed. "When I met A'Yuan, he was renting a subdivided flat with his sister. Their living conditions were extremely difficult. I own a small villa in the East District with extra rooms, so I invited them to live with me."

"Is the girl's room next to A'Yuan's?" Chu Yuening inquired further.

As soon as she asked this,