Regretful

More importantly, she refused to live in the shadow of Shao Taotao for the rest of her life!

She might not have the advantage of having an official brother like Shao Taotao, which was beyond her control. However, she couldn't accept being significantly inferior to Shao Taotao.

Couldn't she at least enjoy the leftovers from Shao Taotao's rich meat soup?

She simply couldn't settle for rough food when she had the chance for something better.

Seeing Shao Meiling's apparent interest, Ms. Zhang felt a sense of satisfaction. She continued to flatter Shao Meiling, who slowly began to believe that she truly deserved someone better.

However, Ms. Zhang soon urged Shao Meiling to keep their conversation a secret.

"…You know, I've made some foolish mistakes in the past, and my mother-in-law despises me. If she finds out that I shared this solution with you, she would reject it no matter what. It wouldn't be in your best interest, would it?"