Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Shen Weihong's Secret

Actually, Liu Mianmian didn't have to come to see the excitement. She just felt unhappy when she thought about how in the original book, after Shen Weizhuo's death, Yu Wan and Shen Weiyun met with accidents one after another, Shen Bokang was completely desperate and transferred to the northwest, while Shen Weihong got the house at No. 9 Qiuzhi Lane, a job at the research institute and the honor that should have belonged to Shen Weizhuo.

It would be fine if the two sides had a close brotherly relationship, but in fact, Fang Meiyu and Shen Wenshan's family were clearly full of calculations and hostility towards No. 9 Courtyard.

Just now, Shen Feifei expressed her unwelcomeness as soon as she opened the door, and although Wu Shuhua's attitude was gentle, her words were full of thorns.

Thinking about how, in the original book, this family, after Shen Weizhou's death, lived a life envied by everyone by taking advantage of their family's blood, Liu Mianmian felt disgusted. Since she felt disgusted, she had nothing better to do, so of course she had to come and annoy these people.

Also, around this time in the original book, Shen Weihong seemed to have produced a very impressive research report, and was hired by the research institute as an exception before he even graduated. After that, he quickly overcame a recognized difficult problem, solving a bottleneck problem in China's current military industry. He became famous in the field of military scientific research as a newcomer.

Liu Mianmian always felt that there was an obvious disconnect between the Shen Weihong described in the original book and the Shen Weihong she actually knew. In any case, based on a few brief contacts, Shen Weihong did not seem like the kind of person who would devote himself to scientific research and achieve any extraordinary achievements.

As for the fertilizer factory incident, it is fair to say that he was eager for quick success and was blinded by greed.

Can such a person really conduct scientific research without distractions if he enters the field of military research?

I feel like there is a big question mark.

If that's the case, what about the original book?

Liu Mianmian's thoughts raced, but she kept talking. "So this is how you all express your overjoyed surprise. I'm the only one who's been left out. I heard Shen Weihong did something big recently, and Wei Zhou's police friends are asking us about it. Aren't we overjoyed and rushing to find out more?"

Wu Shuhua's expression twisted, and she could no longer maintain her smile. She snorted coldly, "Fei Fei is not wrong either."

Isn’t it because she heard that her son Weihong was beaten, so she came to watch the fun?

Liu Mianmian smiled and said, "Look, isn't this much more realistic? We working people like to be honest and straightforward. We like to be sweet on the outside but bitter on the inside, smiling but not smiling on the inside. We like to stab people in the back while smiling on the outside. Oh, that's the scariest thing."

In her past life, there were such people among her relatives. When her parents died, they wanted to win her over and seize her family's property, saying so many sweet things. But what Liu Mianmian loved most was to expose these people's lies in public.

Wu Shuhua stopped joking now. Her expression turned extremely ugly: "You!"

She looked at Shen Weizhou: "Weizhou, your wife is talking to the elders like this, don't you do anything about it?"

Shen Weizhou raised his eyelids to look at her, and asked calmly, "She said she looks sweet but is actually bitter, smiling but not really, smiling on the outside but stabbing you in the back, is there anything wrong with that?"

Wu Shuhua was left speechless by the question.

What can she say? Can she still say that she is the kind of person who has a sweet face but a bitter heart, who smiles on the outside but stabs people in the back?

He could only grit his teeth and endure it, glared at Shen Feifei, and turned away.

This time, Liu Mianmian and the others came after lunch. Grandpa Shen had just woken up from his nap. When he heard that his eldest grandson and his wife and granddaughter had come, he hurriedly washed up and came out.

"Today is Sunday, and Weiyun happens to be at home, so we thought of coming to see you." Liu Mianmian said with a smile, "I heard that Shen Weihong was not feeling well, so I took the initiative to buy some canned food. People in our village eat canned food when they are not feeling well. This is the most nutritious."

She paused, her expression hesitant. "But Ms. Wu Shuhua doesn't seem very happy. Is it because canned food is not good enough in the city?"

Wu Shuhua choked on a mouthful of blood: "Dad, I didn't!"

Liu Mianmian asked seriously, "Then why are you unhappy? If you don't dislike the canned food, then you don't dislike us, right?"

As soon as Shen Wenshan walked in, he hurriedly said, "Mianmian, you misunderstood your aunt. There have been a lot of things going on at home recently, and she's been very worried and in a bad mood. It has nothing to do with you."

Mr. Shen frowned and said, "Okay, Shuhua, go to the kitchen and cut some fruit."

The old man was strict with his son and grandson, but lenient with others, especially his daughter-in-law, Wu Shuhua. Sending her to the kitchen was already a sign of extreme dissatisfaction. Wu Shuhua endured it again and again, and finally said "OK" gently, turning and leaving the living room.

"Grandpa, can't you see that this person is just gloating and coming here to watch the fun. She is also trying to sow discord and deliberately speak ill of Mom in front of you." Shen Feifei stood up.

Old Master Shen said angrily, "I'm a decent person, so why should I be afraid of someone coming here to gloat over my misfortune?"

Just one sentence made Shen Feifei so angry that she rushed out of the door.

Shen Wenshan's face was grim, but he still suppressed his temper and coaxed the old man: "Dad, there have been a lot of things going on at home these past two days, and everyone is in a bad mood. Now that it's over, you've beaten me and scolded me, can you just let it go?"

He added, "Weizhou, Mianmian, and Weiyun, you all know Feifei's personality. She just has a bad temper. As her brothers and sisters, please be more tolerant."

Since he was so humble, Liu Mianmian and the others had nothing to say.

Mr. Shen's expression eased slightly, and he waved his hand and asked, "Where's Weihong?"

Shen Wenshan glanced in Shen Weizhou's direction and said, "He listened to you and stopped associating with those unreliable classmates. He had good intentions. He heard that the fields were waiting for fertilizer and that the villagers would have nothing to eat if the harvest was bad, so he impulsively thought of asking Lao Zhou for help. He had no idea that his classmates were trying to take advantage of the opportunity to make money. Of course, this is also my fault for not asking clearly."

After a pause, he continued, "Weihong has been in school for too long, so his mind is simple. Every failure teaches you a lesson. With this lesson, he will naturally be more prudent in the future. He's been in his room these past few days writing a research report. His teachers are very optimistic about him and praise his talent."

Mr. Shen nodded and suddenly said, "Let Wei Zhou take a look at that report of his."

Shen Wenshan's expression changed slightly, and he quickly said, "No, no, that's just a student's thing. It's nowhere near Wei Zhou's level."

Liu Mianmian discovered the last time she came here that this family is not easy to deal with, especially Shen Wenshan and Wu Shuhua. Shen Weihong's cunningness is probably inherited from them.

After Shen Wenshan came in, she had been observing him secretly, especially when he lied with his eyes open to excuse Shen Weihong, Liu Mianmian almost wanted to applaud him, it was so righteous.

Because she had been observing Shen Wenshan, when the old man asked Shen Weizhuo to take a look at Shen Weihong's report, Shen Wenshan's face showed a fleeting look of unnaturalness, which Liu Mianmian naturally saw clearly.

Combining the plot in the original book, Liu Mianmian intuitively felt that there was something wrong with this report.

In the original book, after Shen Weizhuo's death, the original research materials, results and projects were taken over by Shen Weihong. But now Shen Weizhuo is still well and even works normally in the research institute. Naturally, it is impossible for Shen Weihong to "take advantage" of Shen Weizhuo.

Moreover, one lives in the military compound and the other lives in Qiuzhi Lane. Even if Shen Weihong wanted to steal Shen Weizhuo's research results, it would be impossible, right?

Liu Mianmian thought for a moment and said with a smile, "I bought this can of food for Weihong. Since he's not feeling well, why don't we go upstairs and see him?"

Before Shen Wenshan could refuse, she continued, "I grew up in the countryside and don't understand many of the rules. Is it inconvenient for outsiders to enter upstairs?"

As she spoke, she turned her head and glanced at Shen Weiyun. Shen Weiyun blinked, then suddenly said, "Of course not. We are all outsiders. How can it be convenient to go upstairs?"

Before Shen Wenshan could speak, Old Master Shen got anxious: "Nonsense, you are my granddaughter, how can you be an outsider? Aren't there rooms prepared for you upstairs? If you like, you can stay for a few days and then go back."

He ordered Shen Wenshan: "Take the children up and take a look."

Shen Wenshan hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."

Shen Wenshan walked very slowly when he went upstairs. Although he walked slowly, his footsteps were extremely heavy, making a loud thumping sound. His footsteps became even heavier when he reached the corridor on the second floor. Liu Mianmian even wondered if dust would fall from the ceiling downstairs as he walked like that.

Ever since taking Shen Weiyun to the fair, the relationship between the two sisters-in-law has made a qualitative leap. Shen Weiyun no longer calls Liu Mianmian "this woman". Instead, his mouth is as sweet as honey, and he calls her "sister-in-law" happily.

At the same time, the tacit understanding with Liu Mianmian has also been elevated to a higher level.

After going upstairs, Liu Mianmian stuffed the net bag of canned food into her hand and winked at her. Shen Weiyun was slightly stunned, but quickly reacted. She walked briskly past Shen Wenshan and rushed to the end of the corridor. With a bang, she pushed open Shen Weihong's door.

Liu Mianmian could hear Shen Weihong's exclamation even at the other end of the corridor.

As a result, Shen Wenshan no longer walked slowly, and his steps were no longer as fast as driving piles. He caught up in just three or two steps.

Liu Mianmian nudged Shen Weizhou with her elbow and whispered, "Isn't this uncle a little weird?"

Shen Weizhuo glanced down. She was wearing a long-sleeved shirt today, with the sleeves folded up several times, revealing a fair-skinned arm. Then, like a chicken pecking at rice, she pecked at his waist again and again, causing a tingling sensation on one side of his body.

He wanted to move away a little, but somehow, he didn't do it in the end. He just let out a "hmm" sound despite the itch that was drilling into his heart.

"Go and take a look."

Liu Mianmian also quickly followed.

Shen Weizhou paused and followed.

Shen Weihong's room is quite large, and its furnishings are similar to those in the east wing of Courtyard No. 9, with a bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, and a desk by the window.

When Liu Mianmian entered, Shen Weihong was standing in front of the desk sorting out a stack of manuscripts, while Shen Weiyun was carrying a net bag of canned food with an unhappy look on his face: "My sister-in-law even bought canned food to come see you, what's your attitude? It's broad daylight, and your door is open. What's wrong with me pushing it open and coming in?"

As Shen Weihong cleaned up, he said, "It's nothing. I was just frightened by you for a moment, and my reaction was a bit strong. Isn't it enough for me to apologize to you?"

Liu Mianmian noticed that he was a little stiff when packing up his things, and it seemed that he had really been beaten.

Shen Weiyun: "Then I was scared by you. Are you just saying sorry with your mouth? There should be some sincerity, right?"

Shen Weihong stuffed the manuscripts into the drawer, turned around and stared at Shen Weiyun in shock: "What sincerity do you still want?"

Shen Weiyun lifted the net bag in his hand and said, "Originally, I bought these cans as gifts for you. Now that you have apologized to me, please give them to me."

Shen Weihong: “…”

Why didn't he realize before that this girl was a stingy person?

Shen Weiyun rolled his eyes, looked around, and said, "Sister-in-law, I think he's in good spirits and doesn't seem to be feeling unwell."

Liu Mianmian glanced at Shen Wenshan, who was blocking their way intentionally or unintentionally, and said, "Well, he really looks fine. The rumors outside are quite serious, and he was almost beaten to death."

The tone was quite regretful.

Shen Wenshan and his son Shen Weihong suddenly had the same feeling as Wu Shuhua: a mouthful of old blood choked in their throats.

When the footsteps of Liu Mianmian and the others faded away, Shen Wenshan stood at the door and took a look. After confirming that the three of them had gone downstairs, he turned around with a sullen face and asked, "Did that girl see anything?"

Shen Weihong hesitated and shook his head: "Probably not."

At that time, Shen Weiyun rushed in and placed the net bag containing canned food on the desk, pressing down several sheets of manuscript paper. He was busy collecting the manuscript paper and did not notice whether she saw it or not. However, "Even if she saw a little bit, she probably wouldn't understand it."

Shen Wenshan nodded: "Be careful next time."

Liu Mianmian and the others did not stay in the military compound for dinner. They talked with the old man for a while and then went back.

Despite this, the old man was smiling and very happy.

His eldest grandson and granddaughter are not close to him. Unless he calls them, they will not come over. Even if they come over, they don’t talk much. They just eat a meal in a cold and indifferent manner and then leave.

Although he didn't eat today, the children chatted with him for a long time. He learned that his eldest grandson's health had improved. Doctor Bai said that as long as he took care of himself slowly, there would be no big problem. He also learned that his eldest granddaughter wanted to apply to a medical university in the college entrance examination.

Even the eldest granddaughter grabbed the net bag and said that she liked to eat canned food and wanted to take the cans she brought back.

If someone else said this, Mr. Shen might think that the child was impolite, but the person who said this was his eldest granddaughter who was not very close to him and never acted coquettishly with him. Mr. Shen felt that his child worked so hard at school, and just wanted to eat canned food, so eat it!

Not only did he ask Shen Weiyun to take the canned food back, he also went to the kitchen himself and gathered a bag of food for them to take back.

Xiang Weijun drove them back. Shen Weiyun had been holding it in all the way. As soon as he entered the yard, he pulled Liu Mianmian aside and said, "Sister-in-law, do you want me to see what Shen Weihong is doing?"

Liu Mianmian gave her a thumbs up.

Shen Weiyun dragged her into his room, sat down at the desk, and quickly wrote down what he had seen on half a page.

"You have a good memory!"

Judging from Shen Weihong's state at the time, Shen Weiyun should have rushed in and he immediately started packing up, and Shen Wenshan almost followed him into the room. Shen Weiyun probably just glanced at him once or twice, but now he can still write so much from memory.

Shen Weiyun chuckled, "I'm preparing for the college entrance exam. Even if I've trained my memory, I'll probably forget it after a while. Unlike my brother, he has a photographic memory."

So, don’t underestimate any college entrance examination candidate.

Aunt Liu's voice came from outside the window: "Oh, why are you bringing the cans back again? Are these the cans you took out?"

Shen Weiyun stuck his head out and said, "Is Shen Weihong worthy of eating the canned food my sister-in-law bought?"

Aunt Liu said immediately, "No, no, he doesn't deserve it. Let's eat it ourselves."

Liu Mianmian took out the paper written by Shen Weiyun and gave it to Shen Weizhuo.

Ever since she snatched the recliner from Shen Weizhuo, he got a rattan chair from somewhere and placed it under another pomegranate tree, facing her recliner from a distance.

He was now leaning on a rattan chair, with his legs crossed leisurely. He didn't look like he had just returned from the military compound, but rather like he had been lying here all afternoon.

Taking the paper from Liu Mianmian, he glanced at it briefly, then raised the corners of his lips and smiled sarcastically, saying, "It's okay, I'll take care of this matter."

Liu Mianmian looked at him with her arms crossed: "Aren't you a bit of a demolition traitor by doing this?"

Shen Weizhou sat up straighter, thought for a moment, and said, "Then if he gets beaten again, I'll go with you to watch the fun."