Chapter 14: A lifetime of saving face



Zhou Wang didn't respond.

Shen Yun secretly rolled his eyes, and couldn't understand why Mrs. Shen, who was beautiful and generous, found such a man. He was so talkative, like a flower stuck in cow dung.

Now that he is pregnant, he is not a match for Madam Shen at all. If she finds any fault of Shen's father, such as having affairs with other men and women outside and doing something to let Madam Shen down, she will definitely persuade Madam Shen to divorce him and not let this old man go.

There are thousands of young handsome men, and it doesn’t matter who loves the rich woman.

"Okay, stop talking." Mrs. Shen's patience with Father Shen had run out. She had finally gotten closer to her daughter, but he had to ruin the atmosphere.

Shen Yun nodded innocently.

Zhou Wang saw through Chen Xi's confident arrogance. He suddenly recalled that Chen Xi never contradicted his father, was occasionally affectionate with his mother, and was clear-headed and rarely did anything out of line.

On the other hand, Chen Yun has never been quiet since he came home.

Is this the confidence that comes from blood relationship?

Father Shen couldn't do anything about his wife, so he turned to Zhou Wang and asked, determined to find out the slightest fault, "Where has she been when she didn't come back so late?"

Zhou Wang heard what Shen's father said and glanced at Shen Yun.

"I ask you, what are you looking at her for?" Father Shen finally gained the confidence, touched his round belly, and said to Mrs. Shen: "If she causes trouble again today, I will definitely not let her go. Do you know how those guys laughed at me? They called one by one to say they were sympathizing, but in fact they were laughing at me."

"All the reputation I've built up in my life has been ruined by her." Father Shen became angrier and angrier as he thought about it. The anger he had suppressed yesterday was now ignited again.

Madam Shen sighed. Today, she had also been greeted by those old sisters for a long time. Although she did not think people were wrong, she did not feel uncomfortable because the matter did not happen to her.

This kind of thing is like a needle prick to oneself, but it is just a joke to others.

Seeing him getting angry again, Shen Yun couldn't bear to watch. He was so old, but he couldn't control his temper.

What can she do? She just went to Beiming Youyu.

Wait, if Zhou Wang knew about Bei Ming You Yu, he would know about it. Young people are very tolerant. But if Shen's parents knew about it, wouldn't they lose their favor? Shen's father is fine, but Shen's mother is the big tree that needs to be held tightly.

Zhou Wang spoke the truth, "In the north..." As soon as the words came out of his mouth, he was interrupted by a sudden voice.

"There's an event tonight in the park to the north. I've been invited to answer questions on stage and given a fan. Maybe I'll take the opportunity to make some noise." Chen Yun quickly took over, turning his gaze to Zhou Wang and saying softly, "Brother, the candied haws I bought you at the park are still in your car."

When they heard the name "brother", their expressions varied.

Father Shen felt a pang in his heart. Yesterday, his daughter scolded Zhou Wang, and today's change of attitude was really strange. But as long as she didn't make any mistakes, it would be fine. She just hoped that she would be well behaved in the future.

Mother Shen glanced at the two of them. Although her adopted son's thoughts were unfathomable, he was a good child and was willing to give her face and accept Shen Yun. That was enough. Zhou Wang had done enough for the Shen family, far exceeding the value of a cemetery.

Zhou Wang nodded silently.

Chen Yun cleared the alarm and felt relieved. It seemed she had to keep her visit to that place a secret. Zhou Wang had been kind enough not to expose her directly. She would give it her all tomorrow to show her gratitude.

Thinking about tomorrow's events, Shen Yun yawned and said to Mrs. Shen, "Mom, good night. I'm going upstairs to sleep first." to recharge his energy.

"Well, I've put the clothes I sent you upstairs. Get up early tomorrow because we're going to visit the graves." Madam Shen instructed. Seeing Chen Yun go upstairs, she didn't let go of the smile on her face. Noticing the tiredness in Zhou Wang's eyes, she asked softly, "Why don't you stay and rest tonight?"

Zhou Wang politely declined Mrs. Shen's kindness, stood up appropriately, and replied with a smile: "No, mother, I have to go back to the company later and come over tomorrow."

Mrs. Shen also stood up. Seeing that Shen Yun was no longer on the stairs, she said to Zhou Wang, "I'll take you out."

Zhou Wang knew that this was Mrs. Shen who had something to say to him.

The two left the villa and came to the garage.

Mrs. Shen couldn't help but ask, "Is Xi'er okay? She always says everything is fine when I ask her. I'm worried about her, so it's only natural for her to blame me."

After all, I have raised it for eighteen years, and it's all my flesh.

Zhou Wang's smile faltered when Chen Xi was mentioned, and he quickly replied, "Don't worry, mother. My sister is doing fine. She's grown up and needs freedom. She told me yesterday that she's signed with a company and wants to enter the entertainment industry."

Hearing about going to the entertainment industry, Mrs. Shen frowned, her face full of disapproval, "This circle has all kinds of people, it's full of ups and downs. The slightest thing will be dug up and trending on the Internet. There is no privacy at all. Why didn't you persuade her at all?"

The reason why Chen Xi told Zhou Wang but not his parents was because he knew they would not agree.

Zhou Wang chuckled, "Don't worry, mother. I'm here. No one will bully her."

"Just spoil her. Who would dare to marry her if she spoils her?" Mrs. Shen's tone seemed to be blaming, but in fact, she had some hidden thoughts.

"Wouldn't it be better if no one married her? We can support her for the rest of her life so she doesn't get bullied without even knowing it." It wasn't like he couldn't afford to support someone. It was a different era, and who said women had to get married? Even those of his friends, though well-dressed, weren't worthy of his sister.

Zhou Wang added, "My sister said she won't go with you to visit the graves tomorrow. If she has nothing else to do in the evening, she won't come either."

In previous years, he always brought Chen Xi along, as Zhou Wang had his own things to do. This year, Chen Xi took the initiative to avoid the matter because Chen Yun had returned, and it was better to have less trouble than more.

Mrs. Shen sighed at Chen Xi's understanding, and after careful consideration, she decided that it would be fine if they didn't go to the tomb together, but she was afraid that Chen Yun would start a quarrel at the tomb. If the ancestors in the underground knew about this, they would probably be furious.

But what if she doesn't even come back for dinner? "Ask Xi'er to come back tomorrow night. I think Ayun has truly changed for the better and won't act up anymore. If the three of you can get along, I, as a mother, will have no regrets."

"Listen to mother and bring my sister back tomorrow no matter what." Zhou Wang avoided the main point.

Mrs. Shen was amused by Zhou Wang's words, and the depression in her heart was swept away. "You always make me happy." Then she reminded him, "Be careful on the road."

"Mother, please go back."

Zhou Wang watched Mrs. Shen leave and leaned against the car door to smoke a cigarette. The scarlet cigarette butt was dimly visible in the night. His whole body weight was against the car, as if all the strength had been drained away. His eyes were blurred and he didn't know where he was going.

Not until the cigarette butt burned out did the man regain his vitality, his eyes dark and no longer the same expression as before.

Sitting back in the car, two strings of candied haws were lying quietly in the car, and an exquisitely crafted retro fan was left by the owner in the seam of the car.

After taking a look, Zhou Wang retracted his gaze and drove out of the Shen residence.

The sky is dark without a single star. Every Qingming Festival, it is either raining or about to rain.

It's like a signal.

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