014: Mother’s methods are all love
"Chen Yan is Chen Yan, and the Shen family is the Shen family."
Lin Meixian helped Xu Yao adjust her skirt, "You just broke off the engagement with Shen Yan. Does that mean that without Shen Yan, you won't be able to associate with other people we know anymore?"
Xu Yao was silent.
The Xu family's bankruptcy had already alienated them from their former social circles. When a poor person forces friendship with a wealthy person, both sides feel uncomfortable. Xu Yao initially struggled to accept the disparity, but gradually came to terms with reality.
Xu Yao sometimes feels that her mentality is not as strong as her mother Lin Meixian's.
Lin Meixian never seemed to think that she should break away from her previous social circle just because the Xu family went bankrupt.
After the police announced Xu Qinghua's death, Lin Meixian found a new love. Wen Zhicheng's business was comparable to the Xu family's, giving Lin Meixian the right to attend these events again. Of course, Lin Meixian also encountered some less virtuous people who confronted her about the Xu family's debts and asked her how to handle family relationships after remarriage... Their malicious intent was undisguised, but Lin Meixian was able to endure it all.
Xu Yao suddenly asked Lin Meixian, "Mom, are you sad that Shen Yan and I broke off our engagement?"
Lin Meixian sighed, "I feel a little more regretful than sad."
Breaking off the engagement with Shen Yan was not the worst move Xu Yao made. It was her flash marriage to her high school classmate after breaking off the engagement that really caught Lin Meixian off guard.
But it’s useless to say these things now. Lin Meixian is so distressed about her daughter that she doesn’t have time to blame her.
Isn't it normal for young children to make mistakes?
It is the responsibility of parents to clean up their children's mess!
"Let's not talk about this anymore. I heard that your uncle Shen Zhongjun might be at the reception tonight. If we see him, we should take the opportunity to thank him."
Shen Zhongjun is Shen Yan's second uncle, who helped find Xu Qinghua.
Xu Yao finally nodded, "I should thank Uncle Shen."
Xu Yao and Lin Meixian entered the Shen family mansion. The Shen family mansion was particularly lively tonight. Before Xu Yao and Lin Meixian saw the target of their thanks, they saw Shen Yan's mother first.
This is the Shen family mansion, where two sisters-in-law are still alive, and Shen Yan's mother's identity automatically becomes "Mrs. Shen San".
Mrs. Shen San's face darkened as soon as she saw Xu Yao. She left the guests she was talking to and walked over quickly: "Xu Yao, what are you doing here!"
Tonight, many people have been asking about the news of Xu Yao and Shen Yan's broken engagement.
Mrs. Shen was naturally happy to be able to get rid of Xu Yao, a debt-ridden daughter-in-law, but Shen Yan was not happy after returning home. Especially when Mrs. Shen learned that Xu Yao had married another man right after breaking off the engagement. Mrs. Shen didn't know this news at first, and Wen Yiyi wanted to use a loudspeaker to help spread Xu Yao's news. Mrs. Shen went from disbelief to anger, without even a transition in between!
Xu Yao betrayed Chen Yan!
Mrs. Shen San's mind was filled with only this one thought.
Lin Meixian protected Xu Yao behind her and said, "We are the guests of the Second Madam."
Chen Yan is Chen Yan, and the Shen family is the Shen family.
The Shen Yan family had been separated and lived separately a long time ago, so Mrs. Shen San naturally couldn't make the decision here!
Third Madam Shen hated Xu Yao, and Lin Meixian loathed Third Madam Shen even more. Who was it that had so flatteringly claimed that Yaoyao was the only woman he could choose as his daughter-in-law? Who was it that repeatedly promoted the idea that Shen Yan and Yaoyao were a perfect match?
As a result, as soon as the Xu family went bankrupt, they started to treat Yaoyao coldly!
If the occasion wasn't inappropriate, Lin Meixian really wanted to give Third Madam Shen a slap in the face.
Anyway, Xu Yao and Shen Yan can't be together anymore, so Lin Meixian doesn't need to tolerate Mrs. Shen anymore!
“You, you—”
"What do you mean by 'I'? Yaoyao and I are going to see the Second Madam. Please make way."
Lin Meixian took Xu Yao and left, leaving Mrs. Shen San standing there holding her breath.
Xu Yao snickered, "Mom, you have her under your thumb."
"Of course not."
Lin Meixian smiled as she walked: "She also has her dignity, she will definitely not lose her composure in the Shen family mansion, so I can only endure it."
Lin Meixian took Xu Yao to find Shen Zhongjun's wife.
Mrs. Shen Er was a wealthy woman, wearing a wide, dark purple cheongsam and a pearl necklace. She didn't look as wealthy as Shen Yan's mother, but the number of people trying to please her was several times greater than the other's.
"You're here. This is Yaoyao, right? She looks even more beautiful than in previous years!"
Mrs. Shen Er pulled Xu Yao up and down to look her up, and the people around her exchanged glances secretly. Everyone knew that Xu Yao had called off her marriage with Shen Yan, but they didn't expect Xu Yao to still come to the Shen family.
Some people also talked to Lin Meixian to inquire about gossip.
Lin Meixian did not say anything bad about Chen Yan, but simply summarized the reason for their divorce as "incompatibility".
"You all know our family situation. If you force yourself to be together, you won't be happy if you're not a good match."
Lin Meixian took the initiative to reveal her scar to everyone, and others couldn't say anything.
Some people even felt sorry for Xu Yao's situation and took her hand, trying to be a matchmaker: "Young people should make as many friends as possible. What if you meet someone you can get along with?"
Xu Yao became alert. Could this be the reason why her mother Lin Meixian had to come to the Shen family mansion?
Xu Yao was about to say that she was already married, but Lin Meixian said, "She was held back by someone unsuitable before. Fortunately, she finally came to her senses and realized what kind of person is right for her. Thank you for your concern. Yaoyao is now with a senior student!"
Xu Yao was stunned.
Mrs. Shen nodded secretly.
Lin Meixian was eager to protect her daughter so she acted decisively.
Actually, breaking off the engagement with Shen Yan wasn't a big deal; it's normal for young people to break up and get back together. The main issue was Xu Yao's youthful impetuosity. She broke off the engagement with Shen Yan and then quickly married someone else. When others learned of this, they inevitably questioned her character. With all this irreversible, Lin Meixian had to defend Xu Yao in public opinion. She didn't try to hide the fact of Xu Yao's quick marriage, but openly acknowledged it... The more open Lin Meixian was, the less others would speculate.
At most, I think Xu Yao is too childish, and she probably got angry with Chen Yan's family and hurriedly married someone else.
No one would think that Xu Yao was playing both sides.
Lin Meixian really took great pains to leave a way out for Xu Yao.
It doesn’t matter who Xu Yao marries now. When she figures it out one day, she might have a chance to choose again. Beautiful women are always favored by God.
Xu Yao vaguely felt that something was wrong. After this wave of social activities was over, she gently pulled Lin Meixian's sleeve and said, "Mom——"
"Yaoyao, look who that is?"
Xu Yao looked in the direction Lin Meixian pointed and saw the wife of Boss Wang, the Xu family's biggest creditor.
Mrs. Wang also came to the Shen family mansion tonight.
Xu Yao's attention was diverted by Lin Meixian. "We want to talk to Mrs. Wang?"
Lin Meixian shook her head. "No need to talk. As long as Mrs. Wang sees us, that's enough."
Xu Yao thought of what Chen Yan said yesterday.
Shen Yan said that if someone asked him again, he would admit that Xu Yao had no relationship with the Shen family.
Xu Yao had already prepared herself mentally for the collective pressure from the creditors, but she didn't expect that her mother Lin Meixian had already thought of a countermeasure for her: let the creditors know that Xu Yao could still attend such social occasions and appear in the Shen family mansion, and that she had not offended the Shen family by breaking off the engagement with Shen Yan. Then the creditors would not be too anxious to jump out and demand repayment.
If every creditor is willing to wait and see, Xu Yao will have some breathing space!
Xu Yao's eyes were slightly moist.
She wanted her mother to be happy again, and her mother was also planning for her in her own way.
Xu Yao was moved by Lin Meixian's maternal love when there was movement at the entrance of the banquet hall.
Jiang Zhiyan accepted the Shen family's invitation on behalf of Huahu.
The arrival of Xu Yao and Lin Meixian will only attract the attention of the female guests, but Jiang Zhiyan, as the spokesperson of Huahu, needs the men of the Shen family to entertain him.
Shen Yan's uncle did not show up, so Shen Zhongjun gave Jiang Zhiyan face and personally welcomed the younger generation.
The people surrounding Mrs. Shen were talking about it.
"That's—"
"I know him. He's the boss of Huahu Technology, and the media has been reporting on him a lot lately!"
"Is the Shen family still related to Hua Hu?"
"Does it matter whether there is a relationship or not? If Huahu wants to develop in South City, it must come to the Shen family to pay its respects!"
The boss of Huahu?
Xu Yao widened her eyes.
Gu Jun said he was going to a social event with his boss tonight, so could it be that he was going to the Shen family?!
There were many people surrounding Shen Zhongjun and Jiang Zhiyan. Xu Yao looked carefully and saw a familiar figure.
It’s Gu Jun indeed!
Xu Yao resisted the urge to talk to Gu Jun, as she was afraid of delaying Gu Jun's work.
Xu Yao felt an inexplicable sense of pride and excitement: Gu Jun must be highly regarded by the boss, to have him accompany the boss to such an occasion for socializing.
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