<h4>Chapter 994: Chapter 1001: The Money-Hungry Mother (Part 3)</h4>


    "Daughter, mom knows she’s wrong. Please forgive mom this time, okay?" Yao Li quickly said when she saw Tang Shiyun was really angry, "I promise you, I won’t deceive you again in the future."


    "It’s toote." Tang Shiyun said, holding back the tears in her eyes, "Mom, no matter how much money you used to ask from me, I never refused you. In my view, no amount of money could match the bond between us as mother and daughter. But now, I know I was wrong. I shouldn’t have indulged you, letting you deceive me more and more. From today on, besides the fixed living expenses each month, I won’t give you another cent. As for the debts you’ve incurred outside, they have nothing to do with me. I won’t help pay them off with a single cent."


    After speaking, Tang Shiyun walked inside without looking back.


    "Daughter, don’t you, don’t you care that your mom is being bullied by others?" Yao Li called out in a hurry and wanted to rush inside. However, Ling Chen stretched out his hand, blocking Yao Li’s way at the door.


    "Miss Yao, you’ve heard Shiyun’s words. I hope you won’t disturb her anymore. To be honest, you’re really not a qualified mother." With that, without waiting for Yao Li to say anything else, Ling Chen closed the door, leaving Yao Li outside.


    No matter how Yao Li shouted, no one paid attention to her.


    Returning to the living room, Ling Chen nced around and asked, "Miss Xu, where’s Shiyun?"


    "She’s gone to her room. Mr. Ling, please try persuading Shiyun. I’m worried that this matter might affect her."


    Ling Chen nodded and said, "Don’t worry, I know what to do." With that, he went straight upstairs.


    Upon reaching outside Tang Shiyun’s bedroom, he heard sobbing from inside. Ling Chen gently knocked on the door, then pushed it open. As he entered, he saw Tang Shiyun sitting on the bed, her eyes red, with tears still streaked on her cheeks.


    Seeing her in such a state of sadness, Ling Chen sighed inwardly. Having a mother like that, anyone else would feel the same.


    "Shiyun." Ling Chen walked to Tang Shiyun’s side, pulled out two tissues from beside, and gently wiped her tears.


    "Ling." Tang Shiyun reached out, hugging Ling Chen’s waist, burying her head in his chest, sobbing softly, her tears instantly soaking Ling Chen’s clothes.


    "Alright, don’t cry anymore." Ling Chen patted Tang Shiyun’s shoulder andforted her, "I know you’re heartbroken. Your mom’s actions are indeed infuriating. But, as you said earlier, no matter what, she’s still your mom. Even if she’s wrong, you have to learn to forgive."


    "I... I just feel it’s not worth it for myself." Tang Shiyun murmured, "From childhood to now, mom always took care of me so attentively. Those days were hard but happy, with our family in harmony. But now, Ling, as you can see, ever since having money, mom has changed. Sometimes I can’t believe if she’s still that person, why can’t I feel a trace of familial love from her?"


    "Alright, stop overthinking. Your mom is just confused for a moment, and she’ll have a clear mindter. However, you shouldn’t see her during this period, lest you go soft again."


    "I know." Tang Shiyun nodded gently and said, "I’ve decided not to give her any more money. Before, because my parents went through hardships for me, I hoped they could enjoyfort. As long as they asked, I’d never refuse. But now I know, sometimes too much indulgence isn’t good. Besides, I didn’t pick my money off the ground. From debut until now, apart from this vi being my fixed asset, the rest of the money was squandered by my mom. Ling, I was even nning to save up enough to support you, but it seems I’ll have to wait a while longer."


    Upon hearing this, Ling Chen couldn’t help butugh, feeling a mix of emotion and a little heartbreak.


    This was a joke he made years ago, not expecting this girl to remember it so well.


    "Girl, by the time you’ve saved enough money, you probably won’t see me worth it anymore." Ling Chen teased with a smile.


    "How can that be?" Tang Shiyun quickly raised her head and said, "I’d never look down on you. It’s you I’m worried about looking down on me."


    "Alright, alright, just joking, no need to take it seriously. Hey, it’s gettingte, do you still want to go shopping?"


    "Let’s go! Ling, you hardly have time to apany me, I don’t want to miss the chance."


    "Then what are you still sitting for, let’s go."


    "I’ll just touch up my makeup real quick."


    Half an hourter, Ling Chen and Tang Shiyun drove out of the vi in a car.


    Not long after, they arrived at the most bustling shopping street in East Sea City. After parking the car, Ling Chen closed the door, only to see Tang Shiyun wearing a cap and mask, almostpletely covering her face. If they hadn’t left together earlier, Ling Chen wouldn’t have recognized her.


    "This girl..." Ling Chen smiled helplessly. Tang Shiyun’s current identity is different from before. Being a nationally famous pop star, if she appeared in public, the entire street might be paralyzed. There’s nothing to be done; these days, the power of music fans is too great.


    "Ling, where shall we go?" Since no one could recognize her, Tang Shiyun boldly held onto Ling Chen’s arm, walking among the crowd.


    "Weren’t you the one who wanted to shop? I’m not familiar with this area, maybe you should tell me where to go."


    Tang Shiyun looked around and pointed to arge mall not far away, "Let’s go there, Hong took me there before, the stuff inside is pretty good, affordable and of decent quality, too."


    "You’re worth billions, and you care about a little bit of money?" Ling Chen teased.


    "Even with money, you shouldn’t spend recklessly. Come on, let’s go buy some clothes."


    After shopping in the mall for less than an hour, Ling Chen was already holding seven or eightrge bags.


    Seeing Tang Shiyun in high spirits, Ling Chen smiled wryly and said, "I say, girl, why are you buying everything for me? It’s not like I’mcking in clothes."


    Tang Shiyun replied cheerfully, "Ling, I’m the one who’s going to support you, of course, I have to buy clothes for you. There’s a watch store over there,e on, let’s take a look." With that, Tang Shiyun quickly ran into the store.


    Ling Chen touched his nose, having no choice but to follow.


    At that moment, among the bustling crowd in the mall, a few people wearing caps were lurking around the store, asionally picking up their cell phones and cameras, aiming and snapping in the direction of the watch store.


    Ten minutes passed, and Tang Shiyun held Ling Chen’s hand as they walked out of the watch store. The two were close to each other, behaving intimately like a couple in love.


    At this point, Ling Chen stopped walking, looked at the crowd not far from his side, and whispered, "Shiyun, there are people taking pictures with their phones over there. Did they recognize you?"


    Tang Shiyun pointed to her face mask, smiling, "Ling, you’re too cautious. Even you couldn’t recognize me, how could others possibly find out?"