"What did you say? Someone dares to openly target Mianmian?"

"That's right, my brother and sister-in-law and I just came back from outside. We went out this morning and ran into each other. Isn't that a coincidence?"

It's fine if I didn't go out much before, but I finally got up early to go out for a stroll, and then this happened.

Anyone who didn't know better would think someone was spying on the Shen family.

"Are you sure only these three families are involved? No one else?"

"Only these three families were causing trouble this morning, and I'm not sure if there's anything behind them."

However, judging from my sister-in-law's words, this is definitely not just a problem between women.

"Okay, I understand. I'll have someone find out the situation from the sidelines right now."

Although Mianmian said she wouldn't need my connections, I'll still use them when necessary.

"I think so too. She told me to block the path for the children of these three families."

"You mean, one of these three families has someone working at a research institute?"

“It’s not their family, it’s their relatives or in-laws. I know there are a few people like that from the information my sister-in-law gave me.”

"So what do you plan to do?"

"I'm not sure if they're involved in this, but I think it won't be a problem to give them something to do."

This could also be a good opportunity to test their loyalty.

After all, the temptations outside are just too great. Even if you do your best working in a research institute, the pay is only so-so, not as good as what you get outside, especially from foreign companies.

"That's true, then let's do it your way. But we still need to tell the children."

Our family is different from other families. No matter what, the child grew up by Mianmian's side, so you could say she was her adoptive mother.

Mothers have their own responsibilities, and they can't stand idly by.

"I know, don't worry, I know what I'm doing, and I've already called them and told them."

Not to mention the Zhang family, the young people from the other two families also serve in the military.

Even if they don't participate this time, our children will still challenge them. Even if it's just a rehearsal, I want all three families to know.

Even though our Shen family doesn't have much say in the military right now, we're still far superior to them.

"That's right, you're right to think that way. All of our children are better than others, and they also value relationships the most."

We absolutely cannot afford to fail at this crucial moment.

"That's right. But what do you think of the fourth brother?"

"I don't really care! Just tell him the truth. My third brother and I have been retired for several years now, and the other is in a semi-retired state. In other people's eyes, especially in Beijing, many people no longer take us seriously."

But the fourth son is different. He can at least stay in the army for another six or seven years, which can give our Shen family a chance to catch our breath.

Five years from now, with Junde's abilities, becoming a full-fledged regiment will definitely not be a problem.

As for our two sons, with their current abilities, in five years, they will become, if not professors, at least figures of great importance.

As for the others, they shouldn't be underestimated either. I refuse to believe anyone would dare to mess with the Shen family.

"That's right, it's probably not so easy to slowly erode the Shen family from the outside."

"That's right, they shouldn't have started with Mianmian first."

Despite her active presence in the business world, the sheer number of connections she's built over the years is something even the third brother might not know.

"You mean, your sister-in-law still has other backup plans?"

"It should be. She has always been more farsighted than the four of us siblings since she was a child. She knew how to plan for herself at such a young age."

Back when her master and his wife passed away, it was she who suggested going to the countryside.

She was also subtly reminding Dad that the situation in Beijing was not good and that they needed to prepare.

She reminded us siblings to plan our future early, because even in the army, it wasn't the safest place at first.

She deserves much credit for the Shen family's success today.

"No wonder my sister-in-law can handle any problem in the shortest amount of time."

Thinking back to what happened this morning, it seems that she could have simply turned around and left, but she chose to confront them head-on, which suggests that she did it intentionally.

Also, my sister-in-law said that she already knew a little bit about it before, but she didn't know what the other party was going to do.

Do you think she might have known about this morning's events beforehand?

"Impossible. If they had known, they wouldn't have gone there. They would have probably surrounded all three families from the very beginning."

"That's true. Judging from my sister-in-law's personality, she would definitely do that."

However, my sister-in-law also said that someone in higher-ups is watching the Zhang family's affairs, but they haven't found a suitable opportunity yet. What do you think we should do?

What if it disrupts the higher-ups' plans?

"Let Dad ask about this later! The Zhang family must have committed a serious offense this time."

I think so too.

"Sir, Madam, the three ladies from the Zhang, Fang, and Wang families have come to visit with gifts and ask when they would like to have some time together for tea."

"I'm really not used to afternoon tea. Sister Wu, please tell them that my husband and I are only staying in the alley temporarily."

"Domestic matters should only be discussed with outsiders when the host is present. Since the host is not here, let them go back!"

"yes!"

"Let those three have nothing better to do than stir up trouble between other families. Now that they have the nerve to bring gifts to visit us, do they think that we, the Shen family, are obligated to see them?"

Where did they get such a big face? Luckily, my sister-in-law is in the backyard, otherwise I don't know how I would have dealt with them.

"How else can you deal with them? You should just say you don't want to see them. If you ask me, you should just say you don't want to see them."

"How can that be? I won't feel comfortable if I don't make them make a few extra trips."

"Alright! Do whatever you want with them, as long as you're happy. Anyway, those three families can't escape."

“That’s right. Even if nothing else happens, they probably won’t be able to stay in Beijing in the end, just like the Sun family back then.”

"That's right. If they don't take the right path, they won't be able to stay in Beijing, let alone in our country."

"That's true."

“Madam, the Zhang, Wang, and Fang families came by just now. They told the First Madam not to let anyone in, and that you are not home right now.”

"I understand. If they come looking for me recently, just say I'm not here. Oh, and if any lawyers or police officers come by later, just ask them to come over."

"good."

Now I know that whether the people I offended this morning were genuinely repentant or just afraid of their husbands' families resenting them, it has nothing to do with me anymore.