After all, he was her own child, and seeing him so depressed, Zhong Yan couldn't bear it.

She patted Shen Yurong on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Yurong, you're my only child. When I get old and can't fight anymore, you'll be all I can rely on..."

Faced with Zhong Yan's expectant gaze, Shen Yurong finally gave in.

"...Mom, I understand."

As he turned around, he happened to see Shen Xinrou standing at the kitchen door.

Following Shen Yurong's gaze, Zhong Yan also noticed her.

Recalling what she had just said, Zhong Yan felt no embarrassment at being exposed for speaking ill of others.

She even walked up to her with a smile, took her hand, and asked softly, "Xinrou, are we going to the hospital again?"

Shen Xinrou nodded timidly: "...Madam, elder brother."

She gripped the lunchbox tightly in her hand, looking extremely uncomfortable.

Since the last time Shen Yurong and Shen Xinxing had a conflict and Shen Xinxing was released from the police station, Shen Xinxing has been seriously ill.

His health was already poor, and he ended up staying in the hospital for several months.

"Good child, you've lost weight lately." Zhong Yan said with a loving smile, gently stroking Shen Xinrou's cheek. "Taking care of Xinxing must be very tiring, right?"

Shen Xinrou was so frightened that she took a step back.

She shook her head repeatedly: "It's not hard work. Taking care of my younger brother is what I should do."

Shen Xinrou is gentle in nature but timid.

She inherited her mother's unassuming and non-competitive nature.

Otherwise, Zhong Yan would not have tolerated the three of them living in the Shen family for so many years.

Seeing that Shen Xinrou always looked down and appeared timid and afraid, Zhong Yan lost some of her fun.

She coldly ordered, "Go."

Having received the order, Shen Xinrou quickly left: "...Yes."

Zhong Yan walked back to Shen Yurong's side: "Did you remember what Mom said to you just now?"

"Got it." Shen Yurong was a little annoyed by her endless chatter, but he still obediently concluded, "Drag that little bastard Shen Fu down from his high position, smash him to pieces, and leave him with no burial place!"

From the doorway came Shen Xinrou's trembling voice: "...Third...Third brother."

...

Zhong Yan: "...?"

...

She should have checked the Chinese almanac before going downstairs today to see if it was auspicious for her to go out.

He spoke ill of someone twice, and both times the person involved overheard it.

How incredibly unlucky can someone be...?

...

Shen Fu glanced coldly at the mother and son in the living room.

Then, looking at Shen Xinrou, who was standing in front of him with her neck hunched over, as nervous as a little white rabbit, she said calmly, "I just came back to get something. Where is Shen Xu?"

Shen Xinrou stretched out her hand and pointed upstairs: "At this time, Fifth Brother should be taking a nap in his room."

Thank you.

After saying that, Shen Fu walked straight past her and into the living room.

As he passed by Zhong Yan, Shen Fu suddenly stopped.

Zhong Yan's eyes were wary, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Shen Fu put his hands in his pockets and looked down at her.

With an arrogant disdain that looked down on everything: "I look forward to the day when you smash me to pieces and leave me nowhere to be buried!"...

...

When Shen Fu walked up to the third floor, it was very quiet.

There were no servants to disturb them.

Only Old Mrs. Shen and Shen Xu lived on this floor.

Because of Shen Xu's autism, he is afraid of people. Li Hongxia usually doesn't allow anyone to come up to the third floor.

Shen Fu's relationship with everyone in the Shen family was far from harmonious.

Therefore, he rarely goes back to the Shen family.

Having successfully located Shen Xu's room, Shen Fu gently knocked on the door.

Soon, a knock came from the other side of the door.

That was Shenxu's unique way of communicating.

Shen Fu didn't waste any time and went straight to the point: "Open the door, I am Shen Fu."

Two more knocks came from behind the door.

Those who frequently use the Chenxu method can distinguish it. One tap usually indicates "yes," while two taps indicate "no."

Shen Xu refused to open the door.

However, Shen Fu did not understand this.

After receiving no response for a long time, Shen Fu knocked on the door again: "Didn't Xiao Shu give you a watch at the hospital that day? That's mine."

His main purpose in returning to the Shen family today was to retrieve his watch.

Immediately afterwards, there were two more knocks on the other side of the door.

Unable to get his watch back, Chen Fu began to feel agitated.

When Mingming was with Ning Yanshu, Shen Xu seemed a little more normal.

How come things have changed so much?

He pondered for a moment, then said, "Xiao Shu specifically asked me to come today to give you a gift."

The next second, the door suddenly opened.

Shen Xu opened his big eyes and looked at Shen Fu with a hint of surprise.

Sure enough, Shen Fu was carrying a small gift bag.

Shen Fu squatted down and took the contents of the bag out.

That's the same model and color as Ning Yanshu's Little Genius Phone Watch.

Along with the watch, there was also a Tiga doll.

It was indeed Ning Yanshu who asked Shen Fu to give the doll to Shen Xu.

After their last separation, fearing that Shen Xu would disappear again, Li Hongxia locked him up at home.

They weren't even allowed to go into the courtyard.

To keep Shen Xu company, Ning Yanshu often used her watch to call him and share everyday life stories.

Although Ning Yanshu did most of the talking, Shen Xu listened in silence.

Occasionally, it taps the dial to make a sound, indicating its response.

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