Da Ming Sheng arrived home. She exaggerated her limp to look pitiful. Everyone were sitting in the living room and looking at a CD on the coffee table.

Duan Hua Da Ming Sheng called.

Everyone dismissed Da Ming Shengs limp.

Dad, mum, Duan Hua, what happened? Da Ming Sheng asked.

Mrs Shang junior, whats the special occasion? Lam Shu Pan asked. Why have you returned home without shopping bags?

Mum, I Da Ming Sheng said.

Da Ming Sheng looked pitifully at Shang Duan Hua, but he glared at her instead of sticking up for her.

Da Ming Sheng doubted Da Tian Ting had called Shang Duan Hua about the winter coat incident. Besides, they wouldnt believe Da Tian Ting without evidence. Did that mean Shangs company was bankrupt? Was she the pauper Mrs Shang junior? What would her friends think of her if they found out? She wasnt going to accept the years she invested on marrying a rich man like Shang Duan Hua wouldnt bear fruit.

Mrs Shang junior, its only two oclock in the afternoon, Lam Shu Pan said. Why arent you out showing off to your friends? Did you come home early because you ran out of money?

Mum, I Da Ming Sheng said. She sat innocently next to Shang Duan Hua on the sofa. Duan Hua, tell me what happened.

My mum asked you a question, why arent you answering my mums question? Shang Duan Hua asked coldly.

I Duan Hua, is everyone worried because Shangs company is in a crisis? Da Ming Sheng asked.

If you already know Shangs company is in a crisis, why do you need to ask? Lam Shu Pan asked.

Lam Shu Pan hated her selfish shopaholic daughter-in-law.

Mum, why do you always speak rudely to me? Da Ming Sheng asked.

Stop acting innocent, Lam Shu Pan said. I must have been blind to give my blessing for Duan Hua to marry a liar like you. Youre someone who would do anything to get what they want.

Da Ming Sheng cursed Da Tian Ting for calling everyone and snitching on her. She was going to fight fire with fire, and not lose to Da Tian Ting.

Da Ming Sheng cried crocodile tears.

Mum, theyre lying, Da Ming Sheng said. At the shopping mall, big sister and her boyfriend ganged up me, they pushed me onto the floor, broke my ankle and made me mis

You said you saw Tian Ting, Shang Duan Hua said. Where and when did you see her?

Shang Duan Hua was happy someone saw Da Tian Ting again.

Where did you see Tian Ting? Shang Ming asked. Is Tian Ting healthy? Tell me, where did you see her?

Lam Shu Pan waited impatiently to hear Da Ming Sheng to say where she saw Da Tian Ting.

Judging by everyones reaction, Da Ming Shengs assumption was wrong. If Da Tian Ting didnt call them, why were they looking like the sky fell?

Tell me where you saw Tian Ting! Shang Duan Hua demanded.

Duan Hua Da Ming Sheng said.

It was the first time Shang Duan Hua raised his voice at Da Ming Sheng.

It looks like she went to look for Tian Ting to bully Tian Ting, Lam Shu Pan said.

Where did you find Tian Ting? Shang Duan Hua asked. What did you do to hurt Tian Ting this time?

I its big sister who injured me, Da Ming Sheng said.

Da Ming Sheng wanted someone to tell her why Shang Duan Hua and his parents suddenly hated her.

Da Ming Sheng, do you think Ill believe your lies again? Shang Duan Hua asked. He picked up the CD and tossed it onto Da Ming Shengs lap. You dont need to watch the footage to know that you poured the hot coffee on your body, and you framed Tian Ting.

Da Ming Sheng stared at the CD on her lap. She understood why everyone hated her. They found out she lied about Da Tian Ting pouring hot coffee on her body.

Da Ming Sheng, the evidence is on your lap, Shang Duan Hua said. Tell me, did you pour hot water on your arm and framed Tian Ting too?

Shang Duan Hua realised he married the wrong woman too late. He thought Da Ming Sheng was a gentle and understanding woman. It was all an act! He finally understood why Da Tian Ting said he was blinded by his shallowness, and that he would regret marrying Da Ming Sheng.

Duan Hua, its not what you think, Da Ming Sheng said. Let me explain.

This should be good, Shang Duan Hua said. Im listening.

I the truth is Da Ming Sheng said.

Da Ming Sheng didnt know what to say to cover up her exposed lies.

Why arent you explaining anything? Shang Duan Hua asked.

Shang Duan Hua was a fool to mistreat Da Tian Ting, and believe Da Ming Shengs lies.

Duan Hua, I did everything because I love you and Im scared of losing you, Da Ming Sheng said. Duan Hua, forgive me. I fell in love with you at first sight. But you were engaged to big sister. I had to think of ways to secure your heart. Duan Hua, I love you. Duan Hua, forgive me.

If Da Ming Sheng couldnt lie then she would beg to keep her Mrs Shang junior status.

You love me? Shang Duan Hua asked.

Yes, Da Ming Sheng said. Duan Hua, I truly love you.

Dont you mean you truly love my money to show off to your friends? Shang Duan Hua asked. Since you married me, what have you done for this family? Have you taken care of me or my parents? Shangs company is in a crisis. While my dad is working hard to save Shangs company, youre out shopping all day.

Shang Duan Hua was a fool to fall in love with Da Ming Shengs fake gentle and understanding persona.

Da Ming Sheng held onto Shang Duan Huas arm and sobbed.

Duan Hua, forgive me, Da Ming Sheng said. I was wrong. I promise Ill change.

Now I know I made a big mistake marrying you, Shang Duan Hua said. I chose to believe your lies, and hurt Tian Ting who did love me. Now I know youre not worth one of Tian Tings fingers.

Da Ming Sheng didnt want to believe Shang Duan Huas words. She was better than Da Tian Ting.

Tian Ting did everything to take care of me, Shang Duan Hua said. What have you done for me? You only know how to buy clothes and put on makeup.

Da Ming Sheng covered her ears, and shook her head.

Lies, Da Ming Sheng said. Stop lying.

Its the truth, Shang Duan Hua said. I admit I used to like you because of your looks and to show you off to my friends. I betrayed Tian Ting who loved me because I was blinded by your looks.

Shut up! Da Ming Sheng said. I dont want to listen to your lies!

I could have forgiven you for what you did to marry me if youve been a dutiful wife and daughter-in-law, Shang Duan Hua said.

Duan Hua, forgive me, Da Ming Sheng said. I was wrong. Ill change. Give me a chance to show you I can change.

Shang Duan Hua pushed Da Ming Shengs hands off his arm.

Dad, mum, forgive me, Da Ming Sheng said. I promise Ill change. Were a family. Ill change. Ill be a dutiful wife, and daughter-in-law. Dad, mum, give me a chance.

We cant change the past, Lam Shu Pan said. Youre Duan Huas wife, and part of this family.

Mum, does that mean you forgive me? Da Ming Sheng asked.

Whether I forgive you or not, I cant change the truth that Duan Hua married you, Lam Shu Pan said.

Mum, dad, Duan Hua, I know its wrong of me to neglect my duties as a wife and daughter-in-law, Da Ming Sheng said. I promise Ill learn from my mistakes. In the future Ill be a good wife and daughter-in-law.

Ill believe it when I see it, Shang Duan Hua said.

Shang Duan Hua couldnt undo marrying Da Ming Sheng. She was his wife. As her husband, he had a duty to give her a chance to change.

Duan Hua, I promise I wont disappoint you, Da Ming Sheng said. Youll see, Ill be a good wife and daughter-in-law.

Da Ming Sheng was relieved she salvaged the situation. As long as Shang Duan Hua and his parents didnt find out about what she did after she married Shang Duan Hua, she could still be Mrs Shang junior.

Ming Sheng, you said you saw Tian Ting, Shang Ming said. Where did you see Tian Ting?

Dad, I Da Ming Sheng said.

Da Ming Sheng thought it was Da Tian Tings fault that everyone didnt believe her unconditionally. She was going to cover up her other lies at all cost.

Tell me, where you saw Tian Ting, Shang Meng said.

Shang Ming, well see Tian Ting soon, Lam Shu Pan said.

Shu Pan, we owe Tian Ting so much, Shang Ming said. Its like Tian Ting disappeared. She doesnt answer our calls or visited us for a long time. Im just worried about her.

I know, were all worried about Tian Ting too, Lam Shu Pan said.

Da Ming Sheng believed Shang Duan Huas parents were telling the truth. If Da Tian Ting didnt snitch on her behind her back then who planted doubts in their heads? Xiao Yu? No, Xiao Yu was a naive simpleton.

Da Ming Sheng, did you hear me? Shang Ming asked. Tell me, where you saw Tian Ting.

Dad, I Da Ming Sheng said.

Although everyone forgave Da Ming Sheng, they didnt forget how she wronged Da Tian Ting and destroyed their bonds with Da Tian Ting.

Da Ming Sheng, dont tell me you did something to hurt Tian Ting again, Shang Ming said.

Dad, I didnt hurt big sister, Da Ming Sheng said. Its big sister and her boyfriend who ganged up on me. They pushed me onto the floor, and broke my ankle.

I dont believe Tian Ting would push you without a reason, Shang Ming said. You must have done something to provoke Tian Ting.

Dad, I didnt provoke big sister, Da Ming Sheng lied.

Da Ming Sheng regretted impulsively using the wrong chess piece. Shang Duan Hua and his parents wouldnt be easily fooled by her lies after they found out the truth about her framing Da Tian Ting.

I dont care if youre lying, Shang Ming said. I just want to know where you saw Tian Ting.

Dad, I saw big sister at the shopping mall, Da Ming Sheng said. Big sister was shopping for clothes with her boyfriend.

Forget it, Lam Shu Pan said. Shang Ming, well see Tian Ting soon.

Shang Ming thought everything fell apart after he lost his ideal daughter-in-law. In his eyes Da Tian Ting should have been his daughter-in-law.

Mum, why are you certain well see big sister soon? Da Ming Sheng asked.

Da Ming Sheng was taken back by Lam Shu Pans dagger like she wasnt allowed to ask Lam Shu Pan questions.

Dad, mum, Im going to go buy a gift, Shang Duan Hua said.

Shang Duan Hua stood, walked to the car and left Da Ming Sheng in the dark. How could Da Ming Sheng forget Da Qing Fengs birthday? He understood why Da Qing Feng loved Da Tian Ting like a daughter, because Da Tian Ting treated Da Qing Feng like a father unlike Da Ming Sheng.

Mum, whats going on? Da Ming Sheng asked.

Shang Ming couldnt stand being in the same room as Da Ming Sheng.

It looks like I shouldnt expect too much from someone who doesnt remember her own fathers birthday, Shang Ming said.

Shang Ming stood, and walked to his bedroom.

Mum, whose birthday is dad talking about? Da Ming Sheng asked.

How can you call yourself a daughter? Lam Shu Pan said. Tomorrow is your fathers birthday.

Mum, Im sorry, Da Ming Sheng said. Ive been preoccupied settling in here, and I forgot to tell Duan Hua about my dads birthday.

Da Ming Sheng was grateful it wasnt Shang Mings birthday that she forgot.

Settling in here? Lam Shu Pan asked. Shouldnt you say youve been busy shopping and partying?

Lam Shu Pan stood, and walked to her bedroom too.

Mum Da Ming Sheng called.

Da Ming Sheng was left alone in the living room. Why didnt anyone tell her about her dads birthday?

Da Ming Sheng called her mums phone.

Mum, why didnt you tell me tomorrow is dads birthday? Da Ming Sheng asked.

Ming Sheng, in the past you didnt care about your dads birthday so I didnt remind you, Ning Kan said.

Mum, youve caused big trouble for me! Da Ming Sheng said.

Da Ming Sheng hung up on her mum. She refused to admit she did anything wrong by chasing away Da Tian Ting. Everyones lives were better without Da Tian Ting in their lives.

On Ning Kans end, she was perplexed by Da Ming Shengs sudden phone call.

Qing Feng, Ming Sheng said I caused her trouble by not reminding her about your birthday, Ning Kan said.

Ning Kan, ignore Ming Sheng, Da Qing Feng said. Ming Sheng never remembers my birthday and shes still alive and healthy. Its Ming Shengs fault that Tian Ting isnt here to celebrate my birthday tomorrow.

Qing Feng, your birthday this year is special because Ming Shengs married to Duan Hua now, Ning Kan said. What if Ming Sheng and Duan Hua are planning a surprise birthday dinner for you?

The person I want to see on my birthday is Tian Ting, Da Qing Feng said.

Da Qing Feng, dont mention her name again! Ning Kan said.

I have the right to say my nieces name! Da Qing Feng said.

Da Qing Feng, shes your niece and Ming Sheng is your daughter! Ning Kan said.

Has Ming Sheng treated me like her father? Da Qing Feng asked. Ming Sheng isnt half the person my niece is! Only Tian Ting remembered my birthday every year, and prepared a birthday dinner for me. In the past when Im sick or having work problems, Tian Ting listened to me and offered support while Ming Sheng parties with her friends. Tian Ting sacrificed her monthly pay to support this family while Ming Sheng spent my money to buy clothes and makeup. Ning Kan, how can you ask me to care about a daughter who disrespects me and doesnt care about me? Since Tian Ting left, theres no one to do the housework so you do housework. Ning Kan, you complained youre tired from doing housework. Have you thought how tired Tian Ting must have been working during the day, and doing housework at night?

I Ning Kan said.

Ning Kan couldnt deny after Da Tian Ting left, she had no spare time to gamble with her friends. She had to do all the housework and grocery shopping. Da Ming Sheng stopped visiting and calling her and Da Qing Feng after Da Ming Sheng married Shang Duan Hua. But Da Ming Sheng was her daughter, and Da Tian Ting was no one to her.