After I ruined the birthday banquet, Shen An and Ruan Yueyue went to America for a vacation.

Father Shen called him back several times, but he insisted that I apologize to Ruan Yueyue, otherwise, he wouldn't come back.

Father Shen naturally didn't dare to bring it up in front of me, only blaming his son for being immature, and his health deteriorated.

Father Shen called me over: "You need to find a way to get him back!"

I nodded: "Dad, don't worry. I've already sent someone to find him. He will definitely be back next week."

I asked my friend Jiang Sizhe to "arrange" Shen An.

As I gained more control over Er Yi Group, Shen An and Ruan Yueyue indulged in their laziness longer, and powerful scions and heiresses in the Hong Kong circle almost stopped associating with him.

The ones who flattered him daily were mostly those in the middle tiers hoping to get some Er Yi business or benefits.

Jiang Sizhe was very famous among the Chinese community in America. He intended to expand into Hong Kong and specially hosted a large Hong Kong Chinese community gala, inviting those who were very successful over there.

He had someone leak this information to Shen An and Ruan Yueyue.

Ruan Yueyue certainly didn't want to miss this opportunity to connect with wealthy and powerful people and begged Shen An to take her to the event.

When Jiang Sizhe met them, he said disdainfully, "People who only know how to eat, drink, and play with minor celebrities don't fit with us. You are better suited to nightlife venues."

Shen An was angry but didn't dare to act out. This was abroad, and no one would pamper him.

Especially someone like Jiang Sizhe, who was influential locally, Shen An had to swallow his frustration.

Indeed, less than a week later, he came back.

He had the butler remind me, "Madam, the young master has returned."

I was in the study reading documents, casually responding with a "Hmm."

The butler saw I was indifferent and asked again, "The young master is in the living room now. Do you want to go see him?"

"No need."

He thought that by coming back, I would greet him joyfully.

The butler, seeing that he couldn't persuade me, had to retreat.

Shortly after, Shen An stormed in angrily, "Your husband is back, as a wife, shouldn't you come out to greet me! Your behavior is outrageous."

Without taking my eyes off the laptop screen, I retorted, "I thought you didn't know your own status. You haven't fulfilled your duties as a husband, yet you want to exercise husband rights? Shen An, I am not a meek wife who depends on you and panders to you. Love is reciprocal, a mutual effort. If it's merely a partnership of interests, then we can only discuss interests."

He was rendered speechless by my rebuttal.

My decisiveness and calm demeanor were well-known in our circle. If it weren't for such a personality, how could I make waves in the business world and turn the tide?

One cannot both want to be dominant outside and expect to mold me as he pleases at home.

I know he likes Ruan Yueyue's tender obedience and compliance.

That's because Ruan Yueyue spends his money and relies on his power, naturally putting herself at a disadvantage.

And the money he spends comes from my efforts supporting the Shen family’s wealth.

Shen An received a call from the old man, snorted at me, and turned to leave.