Chapter 65 Recognizing Relatives
Zhou Wu looked at the confusion on Shen Shuangmiao's face.
"Grandma Su and my family have been friends for generations; she watched me grow up."
"More importantly, she saved Zhu Jin's mother's life when she was young, and the two were close friends despite their age difference."
"Zhu Jin has great respect for her. As long as Grandma Su acknowledges you, Zhu Jin will absolutely not dare to lay a finger on you again."
Shen Shuangmiao's heart trembled slightly.
A close friend despite the age gap who saved Zhu Jin's mother's life?
She was completely unaware of these things when she was dating Zhu Jin.
How much about him is still unknown to her?
From the very beginning, Zhu Jin was never truly honest with himself.
Why did you help me to this extent?
Shen Shuangmiao looked at Zhou Wu.
This is not just a simple matter of stalling for time to get her out.
Zhou Wu's eyes turned cold, tinged with self-mockery: "I told you, I'm not helping you, I'm helping myself!"
"Only when you are completely safe and completely out of his control might he be able to..."
Her voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly.
Shen Shuangmiao couldn't understand her hesitation.
Zhou Wu composed himself: "Just make a decision quickly, to go or not to go? If you don't go, get off the bus now and wait to be dragged back by him!"
Shen Shuangmiao gripped the business card tightly in her hand.
She had no other choice.
This is currently the only, and best, way to survive.
"I'll go."
Shen Shuangmiao's voice was hoarse, and she had no choice but to accept Zhou Wu's arrangement.
As arranged by Zhou Wu, the car took her to the Su family's old residence.
The old house is built in the style of the late Qing Dynasty, which is enough to show that this family has a profound cultural heritage.
Shen Shuangmiao followed the person inside and met the legendary Old Madam Su in the quiet room filled with the fragrance of books and tea.
Although Su Qing was old, she was in good spirits and had a gentle and peaceful look in her eyes.
Shen Shuangmiao did not hide anything and explained her past with Zhu Jin in detail.
After listening, Madam Su remained silent for a long time, only slowly stirring the teacup in her hand.
After a long while, she sighed softly, her voice carrying a profound sense of having seen through the ways of the world.
“That child is smart, but he’s blinded by this issue and got stuck on a thorny point.”
She raised her eyes and looked at Shen Shuangmiao with gentle eyes: "You've suffered, child."
These words brought a lump to Shen Shuangmiao's throat, and she almost shed tears.
No one knows how stifling her life was.
Even if her former lover is now a stranger, she only asks for relief, but Zhu Jin is unwilling to let her go.
"Would you... be willing to help me?" Shen Shuangmiao mustered her courage to ask.
Madam Su put down her teacup: "That girl Zhou Wu rarely asks me for help. Besides, I can't just watch Zhu Jin continue to make mistakes. I feel a connection with you, child."
She reached out and gently patted the back of Shen Shuangmiao's hand.
"Stay here in peace. From today onwards, you are my granddaughter, Su Qing. As long as I am alive, no one can force you to do anything you don't want to do."
Shen Shuangmiao's figure swayed, and upon hearing these words, she relaxed, almost as if she had collapsed from exhaustion, and let out a sigh of relief.
She quickly stood up, wanting to express her gratitude: "Thank you, Grandma Su."
"Alright, let's skip the formalities."
Madam Su gently interrupted her.
"Go and rest first. Your room has been prepared. We can talk about the rest later."
With these words from Madam Su, Shen Shuangmiao knew that she was safe for the time being.
Without any hesitation, she staggered to her feet, took a step back, and knelt down before Su Qing, who was sitting upright in the chair.
"Thank you, Grandma."
She choked up, "Thank you for taking me in and for helping me."
Shen Shuang's words were sincere and heartfelt.
In this desperate situation, the protection of Old Madam Su gave her an unprecedented sense of security.
Looking at her, a hint of pity flashed in her eyes, and she said gently, "Get up. This will be your home from now on."
Shen Shuangmiao was helped up by the maid next to her, and when she sat down again, she was still agitated.
She suddenly remembered Fu Xuan, who was still waiting for news, and quickly explained the situation to Madam Su.
After obtaining permission, Shen Shuangmiao dialed Fu Xuan's number using a landline.
The phone was answered almost after only one ring.
Fu Xuan asked anxiously, "Shuang Miao? Is that you?!"
"It's me."
Shen Shuang smiled and said, "I'm fine now. I'm in a very safe place."
"A safe place? Where are you? How are you?" Fu Xuan asked anxiously.
“It’s hard to explain over the phone, come over here.” Shen Shuang gave the address of the Su family’s old house.
Fu Xuan immediately replied, "Okay, wait for me, I'll be right there."
Less than an hour later, Fu Xuan's car appeared outside the Su family's old residence.
After being informed and led the way, he met Shen Shuangmiao in the living room.
There was also an elderly lady with an extraordinary presence.
Shen Shuangmiao gave a brief introduction. Fu Xuan immediately felt extremely fortunate.
With Shen Shuang Miao Neng safely seated here, under the protection of Old Madam Su, and free from Zhu Jin, this marks the beginning of a new life.
"Very good."
Fu Xuan breathed a long sigh of relief, his heart finally settling down.
He bowed deeply to Madam Su, saying, "Madam Su, I am so grateful! Thank you so much!"
Madam Su simply nodded slightly: "No need for formalities. Since Shuangmiao calls me Grandma, it is only right that I protect her."
Shen Shuangmiao and Fu Xuan exchanged a smile.
After that, she settled down comfortably at the Su family's old house.
The environment here is tranquil, and the servants are attentive and considerate.
Although Madam Su was not a talkative woman, she would often invite her to drink tea and admire flowers together, and she was very kind.
Not only that, they also hired a doctor to help her recover and sent someone to take back the studio.
Fu Xuan visited her almost every day to talk to her, afraid that she would feel bored.
However, Shen Shuangmiao could sense that both the old lady and Fu Xuan were deliberately avoiding mentioning Zhu Jin.
She didn't know what Zhu Jin was doing now, whether he was hesitant to approach the Su family because of their prestige.
Or are they already together?
Whenever Shen Shuangmiao felt uneasy and wanted to check her phone, the maid would stop her.
They only had one sentence.
"You are not ready to connect with the outside world right now."
Shen Shuangmiao had no choice but to abandon the idea.
The sun was shining brightly in the afternoon.
She was sunbathing in the garden when the servant came to inform her.
"Miss Zhou has arrived."
Shen Shuangmiao was somewhat surprised and stood up to go to the living room.
Zhou Wu looked exhausted. He sat down opposite Shen Shuangmiao and looked her over for a while with mixed feelings.
"What's wrong?" Shen Shuangmiao asked.
Zhou Wu spoke, his tone less than friendly: "It seems you're doing quite well here."
Shen Shuangmiao put down the book in her hand and looked at her: "Thanks to you, Miss Zhou, I really thank you for what happened last time."
Zhou Wu said calmly, "I've already said it, I'm helping you not for your sake, but for my own. You don't need to thank me, and I don't need your thanks."
She paused, her face darkening.
"I've come to tell you that Zhu Jin already knows you're here."
Shen Shuangmiao's heart tightened suddenly, and her hand instinctively gripped the book tightly.
She swallowed hard: "Then..."
"He didn't barge directly to Grandma Su's place to demand her return."
Zhou Wu's tone carried a hint of worry. "But he definitely won't let this go. I reckon he'll be coming soon. Be prepared."
After saying that, she seemed unwilling to stay a moment longer and stood up to leave.
"Miss Zhou."
Shen Shuangmiao called out to her, looking at her slender back.
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