Chapter 287: Now that things have turned out like this, she feels a little resentful towards Shen Xiu
A few days ago, they were at the guesthouse and wanted to ask Ruan Qing for help in persuading Xiao Qiu to go home, but there was a big conflict.
It was hard for him not to suspect that Ruan Qing had been gossiping behind their backs, which caused Xiaoqiu to have such a strong prejudice against them.
"What should we do then!" Shen Wufan shook his hand away violently, extremely excited, "Tell me! What should we do then!"
Song Hui took a deep breath and tried to calm his tone. "As for Xiaoqiu, since we have found her, are we still afraid that she will run away?"
“I want her to be by my side… Do you understand?” Shen Wufan originally held out hope that he could announce Lin Ziqiu’s background at the birthday banquet today and take his granddaughter back.
Now that things have turned out like this, she feels a little resentful towards Shen Xiu.
Some even felt jealous that she was protected so much by her granddaughter.
"She is just not familiar with us now, so she is prejudiced against us." Song Hui reminded: "I think we need to ask my aunt for help in this matter."
"We are all family, so just talk it out. If there is a problem, we should solve it. Don't make it like we are enemies and make a fool of ourselves."
Speaking of his sister, Shen Wufan's eyes were full of impatience, "Do you think I don't want the whole family to be well? Didn't you see her attitude? It makes all of us feel sorry for her!"
"Isn't it good for her to marry someone of equal status?"
Song Hui was actually on the side of his aunt after what happened today. He chose to study abroad because he didn't want his family to arrange every step of his future.
Shen Wufan was in a bad mood at the moment, so he didn’t dare to say anything, so as not to irritate her.
"Don't be angry, let's take our time with Xiaoqiu's matter. The most important thing now is grandma's illness."
Shen Wufan couldn't help but blame Shen Xiu for this. "She is the one who caused it! She made such a mess of the birthday party!"
Although he was angry, Shen Wufan couldn't just ignore his old mother.
"Your grandma needs someone to take care of her. You should go and talk to her about Xiao Qiu's matter. If she has any requirements, we can discuss them!"
Sensing someone looking over here in the distance, Song Hui glanced over there coldly, then lowered his voice and said, "I can go to Xiaoqiu's place, but Song Qiao dragged grandma into this and gossiped about it. Do you care about this?"
“Qiaoqiao, she…” Shen Wufan’s eyes flashed with reluctance, “I will find time to explain it to her.”
Song Hui didn't believe that Song Qiao would be honest.
"Aunt, let me be frank with you. If she dares to do anything to offend Xiaoqiu, don't blame me for not caring about your dignity."
Driving them out of the Song family is the most basic thing.
She is just a substitute, and it is best for her to be content with her lot.
At least she can rely on the protection of the Song family, marry into a family of equal status, and have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of her life.
If she dares to do anything, she will not be able to stay.
Shen Wufan knew the seriousness of the matter, but even if you raise a dog for so many years, you will have feelings for it. In her opinion, if Song Qiao is really restless, then send her away, send her far away.
"Okay...I'll make it clear to her."
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At the guesthouse, Lin Ziqiu wanted to call Zhong Heyang, but after the call was connected, she was told that Zhong Heyang was not there, so she had to give up.
That night, Shen Xiu's mood improved with the comfort of the younger generations.
Lin Ziqiu was still a little worried, so he accompanied her to rest at night.
Outside the window, the moonlight was like water, shining through the gaps in the curtains and casting a silvery white light into the house.
The two of them slept with their backs to each other. Shen Xiu said softly, "Xiao Qiu, are you asleep?"
Lin Ziqiu moved slightly, adjusted her posture, and spoke softly, "Not yet, what's wrong, Aunt Shen?"
Shen Xiu sighed deeply and said with some melancholy: "Tell me the truth, if it weren't for me, if my elder sister and the others recognized you, would you be willing to recognize them?"
In her opinion, although the Shen family was a shackle to her, she was unwilling to stay here.
But Lin Ziqiu is Lin Ziqiu, she cannot make decisions for others on her own.
Lin Ziqiu turned sideways, looked up at the ceiling, and said firmly, "No."
In her opinion, all Shen Wufan did was to atone for the mistakes he made when he was young, and the person she felt sorry for had passed away.
Lin Ziqiu would not bear this debt for his mother.
Besides, she has her grandfather and Zhong Heyang, so she is already content.
What's more, she had survived the most difficult and tormenting days on her own, so she really didn't care if the so-called "relatives" of the Shen and Song families showed up again to claim kinship.
It’s better not to have relatives who claim to be doing things for her but want to control her like a puppet.
After hearing her answer, Shen Xiu's heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down.
"Aunt Chen, you don't have to take my affairs to heart. No matter whether they will use my affairs to blame you in the future, I hope you won't waste your energy. Everything I did was my own firm choice. It has nothing to do with others, and I will not regret it."
Lin Ziqiu understood Shen Xiu's concerns. Even though she had already fallen out with the Shen family, given the faces of those people in the Shen family, they would never give up.
Shen Xiu tightly grasped the quilt with both hands, "Xiao Qiu... Thank you so much, if it weren't for you, I might not have the courage to resist them today..."
Lin Ziqiu stretched out his arm and held her hand, saying gently, "We are a family, you don't have to be so polite to me."
Shen Xiu's eyes turned red, and she couldn't help but hug her, "Yes...we are a family."
Some family members will clear all the obstacles for her, but some family members will use her as a stepping stone and take the blame.
Fortunately, she can start over.
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Early the next morning, there was a knock on the door.
Lin Ziqiu rubbed his sleepy eyes and climbed out of bed, "Who is it?"
The person outside the door didn't speak.
Lin Ziqiu opened the door, and the morning light poured out from the house, shining on the handsome face of the visitor, who looked a little tired but full of expectation.
The moment she saw Zhong Heyang, Lin Ziqiu's pupils suddenly shrank, and layers of crystal tears quickly welled up in her eyes. Her lips trembled slightly, but she couldn't utter a word.
"You...why are you here?"
The moment he saw Lin Ziqiu's eyes turn red, Zhong Heyang stepped forward and hugged her in his arms.
He tightened his hands little by little, as if he wanted to integrate all the longing that had accumulated over the days into this hug.
"Because I miss you and want to see you."
Zhong Heyang's voice was low and hoarse, filled with fatigue after a long journey, yet full of affection.
These days, his longing for her was like wild weeds growing wildly in spring, spreading wildly and filling his heart uncontrollably.
If Lin Ziqiu hadn't repeatedly emphasized that he was not allowed to come, he would have followed long ago.
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