“I don’t need you to do anything for my own good. In fact, my life would be better if you didn’t interfere. Everyone knows I’m the future Young Madam Mo, and they all try to gain my favor and please me. Even my uncles, aunts, cousins and their wives in this family all love me and dote on me. They give me whatever I want. Isn’t that great!

“Once I marry into the Mo family, my future child will carry the Mo surname. His status will be higher than any of the children in the Zhong family. He will have a better starting point. From the moment he is born, he will start at a point that others might not even reach even after a lifetime of striving. I have decided to marry into the Mo family. If you make any more trouble for me, don’t blame me for what I will do next!”

Zheng Lin’s chest heaved in anger. “What can you do? I am your mother. You have to listen to me.”

Zhong Bingyuan’s lips twitched. She said coolly and viciously, “It’s true that you are my mother, but if you are no longer Mrs Zhong, then you might not even get to see me!”

Zheng Lin was stunned. “What do you mean?”

“I mean that if you obstruct my path as I marry into the Mo family, you are obstructing the entire Zhong family’s future. You are destroying my uncles’ prospects and my aunts’ businesses. You are destroying my cousins’ future. You are even being a burden to Father. You will be a criminal in the Zhong family. Guess what the Zhong family will do to you then?”

Zheng Lin’s eyes widened, and she said in terror, “You’re spouting nonsense!”

Zhong Bingyuan laughed coldly. “I am not spouting nonsense. My aunts all have sons to support them. My cousins will inherit the Zhong family business in the future. As for you? You only have me, your daughter. I am your only source of support.

“Mother, right now, my father is beginning to dislike you. My uncles, aunts and grandfather all dislike you. Tell me, what will happen to you if I don’t protect you?”

Zheng Lin turned livid but did not speak.

Zhong Bingyuan said nonchalantly. “The Zhong family has gained more resources and is progressing well because I am the future Madam Mo. That’s why everyone shows you some respect. After all… you are my mother!

“But if you offend me, your only trump card, or if I marry into a family that is no help to the Zhong family but only an embarrassment, guess what they will do to you?

“Mother, don’t be so foolish. You only have one daughter. If you have time, I advise you to pray to Buddha for me to quickly marry into the Mo family and gain the favor of the entire Mo family! That way, as my mother, you can depend on my success to gain status within the Zhong family.

“At future gatherings among the rich women in the capital, they will treat you with respect. Do you understand?”

Zheng Lin was quivering with rage, and her lips were trembling. She looked at the smiling face of her daughter and her cool and masterful expression. She could not say a single word.

Many of the servants heard everything. Breakfast was ready, and the servant carefully brought it over and put it in front of Zhong Bingyuan. Her attitude was much more respectful.

Zhong Bingyuan noted everything. She lowered her eyes and ate breakfast.

Her eyes were both mocking and sad!

After she had eaten a leisurely breakfast, she carefully straightened her clothes. She smiled at Zheng Lin, who had been standing there all the while. “Mother, do you like my outfit today?”

Zheng Lin said stonily, “You’ve dressed up so nicely, where are you going?”

Zhong Bingyuan immediately smiled, “I’m going on a date with Brother Mo!”

“You…”

“I’ll swing by his office too. I’ve already decided that I will immediately start my internship at Brother Mo’s office. I’m the future mistress, so I had better see my future empire.”