Chapter 2134: Chapter 2135: The First Wife Left With Nothing 54
Looking at the courtyard house in front of them, Zhang Yu knew that Xie Zhen really went all out this time, "Private cuisine, huh."
Xie Zhen made a sound of agreement, "The government-style cuisine here is pretty good."
Zhang Yu made a noise, then followed Lin Zixuan and walked behind Xie Zhen, only to hear a familiar voice as soon as they entered.
Looking up, it indeed was someone familiar, Miss Han was loudly berating Lin Yu in front of everyone.
Xie Zhen didn’t expect to run into Han Xue and her group here today, inwardly feeling unlucky.
He wasn’t afraid of Han Xue; if there was anyone he feared, it would be Mr. Han. Even the prominently nurtured Han Family, he wouldn’t carry fear of.
He was just bothered that while taking Zhang Yu and her son out for a meal, they would witness Han Xue scolding Lin Yu. Whether or not that kid Lin Yu felt embarrassed, he didn’t care.
He was concerned that Lin Zixuan might not adapt, or feel embarrassed.
But retreating now wasn’t his style, especially since getting a booking here is famously difficult, and he was sure if he just left, Han Xue would definitely start complaining.
Zhang Yu glanced at Lin Yu who was being scolded with his head down, a smile on her lips. This was the high society life Lin Yu yearned for, but at this moment, who knows what he’s thinking.
Zhang Yu didn’t care what her ex-husband felt, she worriedly looked at her own son, finding him expressionless. If not for his tightly pursed lips, one would think he had no emotional reaction.
Well, no matter what, he is still his father. Zhang Yu walked over to Lin Zixuan, "Are you okay?"
Lin Zixuan made a sound of assent, "I’m fine."
"Is this what he wanted?" When they divorced, Zhang Yu had explained why, saying child custody was hers, but if the father ever asked, she would make sure they met.
That’s what was said, but since their divorce, Lin Zixuan and Lin Yu’s connection has practically ceased.
Though his parents had always been busy and since middle school he was a boarding student, spending more holidays with his grandparents, he still saw Lin Yu several times a month.
As for Zhang Yu, every time he had a holiday, she’d make time to take him out regardless of how busy she was.
Before, Zhang Yu always said Lin Yu was busy with work, hence couldn’t accompany him. But as he grew older, he’d go out with friends on vacation, encountering Lin Yu intimately holding young girls several times, always different ones.
He was still a child, but not entirely naïve, his classmates and friends also had divorced parents.
He was really worried his parents would divorce back then, to him, their divorce was as catastrophic as worlds colliding.
Gradually he noticed his mother spacing out alone more often, his father not coming back more frequently, and one day, he mustered the courage and mentioned divorce.
He was really glad Zhang Yu walked away, and what he thought would be the end of the world never came, as his mother took him to Harbor City to start a new life.
He had always thought of his old father as a big deal, but realized he’s not as formidable as imagined, and everything he pursued ended like this, leaving him speechless.
"Everything has a price," Zhang Yu said softly, "There’s no such thing as a free lunch."
Lin Zixuan nodded, "I know, Mom."
"A Wealthy Family looks nice, but what’s inside? Nobody can see, and they won’t let you see either."
"Unless you have the same family background, or your skills are exceptional, forcing your way in makes you worse than a dog, maybe even beneath one."
Zhang Yu didn’t know if Han Xue kept pets, but if she did, she’s sure their status would surpass Lin Yu’s.
Xie Zhen worried whether Zhang Yu and her son would feel awkward, yet who could believe they didn’t feel that way at all, even turning it into a live lesson—it was astounding.
Including as Han Xue stopped scolding Lin Yu upon noticing them, turning to Zhang Yu’s group—they undoubtedly heard Zhang Yu’s words.
Everyone looked from Zhang Yu and her son to Lin Yu, initially believing this mother and son especially Zhang Yu would feel embarrassed and leave, but who expected her to remain so composed, it was surprising.
Lin Yu had noticed Zhang Yu and her son early on; these days of frequent scoldings had left him numb. Yet who could foresee his most humiliating moment would be seen by Zhang Yu and her son.
His inner rage quickly surged, why was Zhang Yu with Xie Zhen? Xie Zhen was taking over the IPO.
His anger consumed his rationality, he wanted to question Zhang Yu if she sold the project book to both parties, otherwise, he wouldn’t have failed.
Facing Lin Yu, who stood before him with red eyes questioning, Zhang Yu impolitely gave him a middle finger, "Lin Yu, can’t you handle losing?"
"Even though I wasn’t there during the IPO, and I don’t know what the person in charge said, you did say they said the project book was great."
"They didn’t choose you because they fear mishaps in overseas operations."
"When I made the project book, I asked if this company intended to go public overseas, suggesting collaboration with overseas investment banks."
"You said the company had experience and saw no need to cooperate externally."
"That’s what you said, what else could I say? I was only paid to make the project book, everything else wasn’t within my responsibilities."
"If I wanted to screw you over, I wouldn’t have pointed out any issue with the data given by the other party and would’ve kept going based on your information."
"Since you provided the data, if problems arose later, they weren’t mine."
"You accused me of sharing your project book with Xie Zhen, then show evidence, since the project books can be compared."
"If I did share it, wouldn’t Xie Zhen have utilized it, possibly doing better than you?"
"We signed a contract, if you think I breached it, sue me in court, I’ll defend myself."
"If there’s no proof, stop spreading baseless rumors everywhere, Mr. Lin."
"Though I’ve lived in Harbor City long-term, engaged little with Mainland’s financial circles, some news still travels, and I’m an R University graduate—do you doubt my access to information?"
"Lin Yu, as a man, be able to rise and fall, don’t make me look down on you."
"Of course, I already don’t have high regard for you; you know your real achievements very well."
"Also, thank you for a valuable lesson to my son, showing him shortcuts can have massive costs."
