Sheng Yueqing was a little surprised when she heard that Sheng Jingheng had bought her clothes.
"Jingheng-ge buys clothes?"
Looking at Sheng Jingheng's aloof and cool demeanor, I never expected him to actually buy girls' clothes.
Mrs. Sheng laughed, "Actually, when you were first born, your brother adored you. He would run into the house to hold you as soon as he got out of school, and he wouldn't let anyone else have you."
Because Sheng Jingheng is not of the Sheng family bloodline, the children of the Sheng family actually somewhat reject him.
The children were likely very hostile towards him because they thought he was there to seize their family's resources and property.
So he was actually quite lonely in the Sheng family compound.
It was only after she became pregnant and told Sheng Jingheng that he would have younger siblings to play with that his gloomy little face regained its vitality.
During the later stages of her pregnancy, he worked even harder to help with this and that, hoping that the little brother or sister in her belly would like him as her older brother.
"Speaking of which, your brother is also pitiful. His parents both unfortunately sacrificed their lives. When he first came to our family, his eyes were blank, which was quite frightening."
Fortunately, it recovered later.
In addition, Sheng Yueqing's birth brought a lot of joy to Sheng Jingheng, and Sheng Jingheng's personality became much more lively.
He used to do his homework after class, but after Sheng Yueqing was born, she would cry and fuss incessantly, disturbing him.
Back then, if she went to cook or fetch something and no one was home, Sheng Jingheng would have to coax her.
Sheng Jingheng was originally a responsible person and treated his younger sister like family, so he put down his homework to comfort her.
The siblings' relationship was established during that time.
Mrs. Sheng said to Sheng Yueqing, "Actually, your brother treats you better than your father. When you were little, he would never call you 'Dad' when he was angry, but he never gets angry with you."
Even if he's angry, he'll still come and hug you if you cry.
She knew that Sheng Jingheng truly regarded Sheng Yueqing as his own sister back then.
He was all alone and helpless. Although there were elderly people in his hometown, they were biased and treated him badly.
Therefore, he didn't treat the other person as family.
The only people they care about are the mother and daughter.
Mr. Sheng reluctantly added one more person.
Mr. Sheng frowned as he listened from the side, "Why was I forced to join? Ah Heng has been very good to me."
Respect him, cherish him, and treat him like a father, okay?
Mrs. Sheng scoffed, "Yes, yes, you're right."
But Ah Heng's favorite is still his younger sister.
Sheng Yueqing smiled shyly.
"Thank you, brother."
She never imagined that she and Sheng Jingheng had such a deep connection in both their lives.
In her past life, she saved Sheng Jingheng once, and afterwards, Sheng Jingheng helped her many times.
The two didn't actually have much interaction, yet they trusted each other implicitly.
Perhaps it's this relationship that's providing the filter.
Mrs. Sheng teased, "Actually, when you were little, we even thought about marrying you off to your brother."
Because they are not related by blood, and Sheng Jingheng himself is reliable, they felt uneasy about marrying their daughter off elsewhere, so they thought it would be better for her to marry into their own family, where the family could stay together and be happier.
But that was just a joke I made when I was a child; the adults didn't really take it seriously.
Sheng Yueqing felt embarrassed upon hearing this, "No way."
If she really grew up in the Sheng family, she'd probably only see Sheng Jingheng as her older brother, right?
Because she now sees Sheng Jingheng as an older brother figure.
Mrs. Sheng tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Actually, no matter who you marry, as long as you like them, your mother will like them too."
Sheng Yueqing smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom!"
This time, she really called me "Mom".
Mrs. Sheng happily hugged her and kissed her.
"Your father actually booked two layers of rooms for the banquet today."
The first floor was compensation for Mr. Wu.
In a private room on another floor were the people they had met in Shanghai.
And let me tell you a secret, "That Western-style Garden Restaurant is owned by your brother and me."
Sheng Yueqing opened her mouth wide, "Your business?"
"Isn't your business located in Kyoto?"
Mrs. Sheng smiled smugly, "You don't understand. You can't put all your eggs in one basket; you won't make big money that way."
Although her assets are in Kyoto, they are not limited to Kyoto.
Shanghai is a promising city. When Shengjing Henglai came here on a business trip years ago, he saw the potential here and invested directly.
She trusted her son unconditionally, so she gave him the money to invest.
They have invested in many of Shanghai's major industries.
Sheng Yueqing was utterly astonished. "You and your brother really have a knack for business."
It is worth noting that Shanghai developed exceptionally well in later generations.
The industries they invest in all yield very high returns.
That kind of reward could feed several generations.
Sheng Yueqing was very impressed, saying, "I feel that I am still far behind you."
Mrs. Sheng said with maternal love, "These are nothing. We have many more properties in Kyoto, all earned by your mother."
Her family made their fortune in business and were wealthy in the last century.
However, times have changed, and at one point their family even became known as capitalists, hated by everyone.
But times have changed, so they can now use money openly again.
"The uncles and aunts I'm introducing you to today are all people your father and I have known since we were young. They have a wide business in Shanghai."
"Go and get to know them today; it will make doing business easier in the future."
Sheng Yueqing nodded in understanding, "I will study hard."
In her past life, she thought she was already very capable of running a shop, but she never expected that Mrs. Sheng would open a restaurant.
She's nothing compared to the great wizard; she's still far from being a match for him.
Mrs. Sheng didn't think she was bad. "You're already very capable. You've gone from being penniless to owning a factory. I believe that in a few more years, you'll be able to have a nationwide chain."
Mrs. Sheng has high hopes for her daughter's abilities.
Seeing that he couldn't get a word in edgewise after they had been talking for so long, Mr. Sheng said jealously, "Dad has also saved a lot of money for you."
Mrs. Sheng scoffed, "How much money is left?"
"I don't know how much you've given Huang Nianyan over the years. That's all our daughter's money, hmph."
That muddle-headed old man.
Mr. Sheng...
"I'm innocent."
He might give Huang Nianyan a little pocket money, and the male elders in the family might also give her a little pocket money, but he really didn't give her anything else.
Besides, if you adopt someone, you have to fulfill your responsibilities.
Mrs. Sheng wouldn't listen. Full of resentment, she complained to Sheng Yueqing, "Daughter, let me tell you, ever since that Huang Nianyan came to our house, your father and the others have been like they're possessed. They treat her well and listen to her every word."
She felt uncomfortable seeing it.
But as an elder, she wouldn't hold a grudge against a child; she was just uncomfortable inside.
Sheng Yueqing met Mr. Sheng's guilty gaze and said, "Perhaps Huang Nianyan has learned some kind of evil magic. You were bewitched when you looked into her eyes."
Mrs. Sheng wholeheartedly agreed, “Yes. Every time your father and I have a nice chat, as soon as Huang Nianyan joins in, we inevitably start arguing.”
Later, in places where Huang Nianyan was present, she simply kept quiet to avoid another argument.
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