The Stepmother’s Counterattack: Raising a Child in a Bygone Era

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"This matter isn’t something that can be explained in just a sentence or two, but..."

Aunt Hongmei deliberately hesitated, causing Zhao Yun to naturally take the bait, "Aunt Hongmei, just say whatever it is you have to say."

Aunt Hongmei immediately recounted to him the ins and outs of how Longchang had ceased its cooperation with Dafa Construction.

"...It’s mainly my fault for not handling my relationship with your Aunt Mingzhu properly, which brought trouble to your dad. Aunt Mingzhu is also still mad at me and won’t forgive me. You and Ziheng have grown up together since you were little; can’t you ask him to help our family out? Your Aunt Mingzhu dotes on Ziheng the most; she will definitely listen to him."

Zhao Yun didn’t say a word for a long time.

He hadn’t realized the extent to which his family’s company was in trouble; no wonder his dad scolded him instead of giving him pocket money when he asked for it.

He also hadn’t expected the situation to be connected to an elder he held in high regard.

In his heart, he didn’t harbor a single ounce of blame or resentment toward Shen Mingzhu; he was just at a loss as to how to face everything upon suddenly learning of these troubles.

"Xiaoyun, I’ve already gone to ask your Aunt Mingzhu, but she won’t pay attention to me. I’m really out of options. If things keep going like this, your dad’s company might not survive. Can you help your dad out?"