Without waiting for Zhou Shuo's response, Shen Yu said to Mu Chen, "Hello, old man, I am Zhou Shuo's mother. I came to see her and see if she has caused you any trouble."
She looked at Duan Si again and said, "This must be Madam Mu, right? I've heard a lot about you. I'm also a member of your Fuyou Charity Foundation, but I've never had the chance to meet you. I never thought we'd become in-laws one day."
With the status of the Zhou family, Shen Yu could never get into the circle of noble ladies that Duan Si was in her entire life. She and Duan Si were worlds apart, so she was willing to be so humble.
Duan Si looked at Shen Yu's humble attitude and felt a little more comfortable. However, she also looked down on the Zhou family even more. It was mainly Zhou Shuo who displeased her no matter how she looked at him.
Mu Chen also looked at the mother and daughter, offered his seat, and said calmly, "Zhou Shuo is very good, we all like her very much."
Shen Yu looked at Zhou Shuo standing next to Mu Ci in disbelief. In public, she was holding hands with Mu Ci in front of her mother-in-law and her grandfather! She had no sense at all!
She wished she could cut their hands apart with her gaze!
Holding back her anger, she apologized to Mu Chen and Duan Si, "Zhou Shuo was kidnapped when she was a child. We searched for her for years before finally finding her. She was a wild girl who grew up in the countryside. We had planned to keep her with us for a few years and teach her well so she wouldn't embarrass herself in front of others. Unexpectedly, fate struck us, and we couldn't stop it. We ended up sending this wild and unruly girl to the Mu family. We're truly sorry."
This set of smooth and flowing words portrayed Mrs. Zhou as high-end, dignified and classy, but also relegated her own daughter Zhou Shuo to the dust.
Even Chen Hai couldn't stand it anymore.
He patted Mu Ci's shoulder, then raised his voice and abruptly interrupted Shen Yu's endless belittlement.
"Zhou Shuo, come here, let me see your hair. Such a pretty girl needs to dress up nicely. I have a director friend who recently took on a big drama and is currently looking for a female lead. Let me see! If he sees you, you will definitely be the heroine!"
Zhou Shuo was forced onto a chair by Chen Hai, who started to style her hair.
Shen Yu heard this and saw that a hairdresser dared to speak so shamelessly, and his face turned cold.
"Zhou Shuo! What kind of rule is this? Why are you doing your hair in front of your elders? Is this how I taught you at home? Why don't you stop now? You are a member of the Mu family now. If you make a mistake, you will not only bring shame to our Zhou family, but also to the Mu family! Why are you so ignorant? " Shen Yu's voice was very stern.
Zhou Le hurriedly advised, "Mom, please don't be like this. After all, my sister didn't grow up in our family. How could she learn all the etiquette rules so quickly? This is the Mu family. From now on, it will be Aunt Mu's job to discipline my sister. You can't interfere!"
When Shen Yu heard this, she hurriedly took Duan Si's hand and apologized: "Mother-in-law, I'm so sorry. As a mother, I always have endless worries. You said, alas, there is really no way. Please discipline Zhou Shuo more in the future."
Duan Si pulled his hand back and said in a cold tone: "I don't dare to accept this punishment!"
Shen Yu choked.
Song Nan smiled softly and said, "Don't blame me, Madam Zhou. My aunt has been a little angry these days because of Mu Ci's health issues. Your coming is a good opportunity for us to find out where Zhou Shuo learned his medical skills. I don't know who his master is. If you can tell us, it will put our minds at ease."
Shen Yu was startled and looked at Zhou Le. Zhou Le was originally staring at the handsome barber behind Zhou Shuo. Hearing this, he couldn't help but say, "My sister, she doesn't know any medical skills!"
Mu Chen, who was standing aside, couldn't bear to listen any longer and coughed loudly.
These women just fell silent.
Zhou Shuo was about to speak when Mu Ci squeezed her hand, signaling her to listen to her grandfather.
Mu Chen said in a deep voice: "Zhou Shuo is my acknowledged granddaughter-in-law and the legitimate eldest young lady of my Mu family. I will not allow anyone to slander or bully her!"
All the women were stunned, and each felt differently in their hearts.
Zhou Shuo was deeply moved, and her previous restlessness calmed down. Grandpa and Mu Ci both liked her, and she didn't need to care about other people, not even her biological mother.
Duan Si and Song Nan were not surprised by the old man's favoritism, but their disappointment and anger were real. Song Nan lowered his eyes, but Duan Si glared at Zhou Shuo fiercely.
Shen Yu and Zhou Le were shocked. After more than a month of getting along with each other, no one knew better than them how unpleasant Zhou Shuo was. It was because they knew Zhou Shuo's words and deeds clearly, and knew that she would definitely make the Mu family look down on her, that Shen Yu spoke in a humble manner and started by listing all of Zhou Shuo's faults.
Her purpose was to make the Mu family sympathize with her. She had no choice but to let such a bad daughter go. She tried to discipline her but failed. She also wanted the Mu family to recognize her. No matter what, Mu Ci married Zhou Shuo, so they were in-laws!
However, although this calculation went smoothly, it did not produce the expected results.
"Okay! Let's see how my craftsmanship is." Chen Hai broke the silence and proudly showed Zhou Shuo's hair to everyone, mainly to Mu Ci.
"Let me tell you, what if this girl is pretty? No matter how she dresses up, she will look good. Even without any dress up, she will still be a plus! I am an absolute face control! From now on, she will be my exclusive client. I will never allow you to take her to find another stylist. Do you hear me?" Chen Hai said to Mu Ci very domineeringly.
Mu Ci said calmly: "Conditions?"
"Ah? Conditions? Mu Ci, can you please be reasonable? I! Chen Hai! I cut your hair for free, and you still negotiate conditions with me?" Chen Hai was furious.
Mu Ci said calmly, "Then I'll find another stylist."
"Okay, okay, you name the conditions." Chen Hai surrendered.
Mu Ci reached out and stroked Zhou Shuo's hair, saying calmly, "I haven't thought about it yet. I'll tell you when I do."
Chen Hai was furious. "Humph! You've taken advantage of me again, kid! Such beautiful hair, pure natural without perming or dyeing, it's so rare. If it weren't for my sister's face, I wouldn't pay any attention to you!"
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