Looking at the scene before her, Lin Qingtong couldn't help but smile helplessly.
Because the mother, Su Wanjun, was sitting on the sofa with snacks and watching TV, and there were some beers in front of her.
When Su Wanjun saw Lin Qingtong suddenly return, she hurriedly hid the snacks, stood up and gave an awkward smile.
"You're back. I was just watching TV; this drama is really good."
She felt a little uneasy and worried, thinking that Lin Qingtong would think it was inappropriate for someone her age to be watching this kind of TV series.
Unexpectedly, Lin Qingtong suddenly smiled and spoke.
"Okay, Mom, watch TV. I'm going to bed now."
She left a sentence behind, took Shen Tinghe up the stairs, and disappeared from Su Wanjun's sight.
Su Wanjun blinked at the scene before her, then sat back down and continued watching TV.
It feels so good to be yourself without worry.
As soon as Lin Qingtong returned to her room, she was blocked behind the door by Shen Tinghe, who greeted her with a sense of oppression accompanied by a faint scent of cedar.
In the darkness, their eyes met. Lin Qingtong's fingers lightly brushed against her tie.
"It's so late, you should go to sleep."
Shen Tinghe leaned closer, a joyful smile spreading across his face.
"It's still early."
After saying this, he tugged at his tie and slung it over himself without a second thought.
An ambiguous atmosphere permeated the room as the night gradually faded away.
In the following days, Shen Tinghe dealt with the few unruly members of the Shen family with swift and decisive measures, and they all suffered defeats.
Many of Master Shen's businesses suffered heavy blows, and he became much more subdued than before.
Lin Jiaorui's engagement banquet was fast approaching, and almost the entire city knew that she was getting engaged.
The streets were plastered with advertisements featuring photos of Lin Jiaorui and Shen Yibo.
Lin Qingtong watched this scene from the car on her way to the engagement banquet. A mocking smile crept onto her lips.
The bigger the commotion, the more embarrassing it will be when things get awkward later.
Su Wanjun, standing next to her, seemed somewhat anxious.
"How is my dress? Am I being impolite? What should I do when I see them later?"
Lin Qingtong gently patted her mother's arm, a faint smile appearing on her lips.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here for you. I'll support you no matter what you do."
Upon hearing Lin Qingtong's words, Su Wanjun forced a smile, trying her best to regain her composure.
The engagement banquet was held at the largest hotel in the city, with a luxurious and exquisite red carpet laid out at the entrance.
Bodyguards in black greeted guests at the entrance, while luxury cars lined the street. Guests, dressed in finery, appeared and headed towards the banquet hall.
Lin Jiaorui, who was pregnant, seemed a little impatient as she greeted them at the door, and complained to Shen Yibo next to her.
"How many people are there? Why do I have to come out to greet them?"
Shen Yibo glanced at Lin Jiaorui, barely suppressing his anger. He couldn't understand how his father could have fallen for such a pretty face; he was simply brainless.
If you're not greeted at the door during the banquet, how will others know if you're the one getting engaged?
Moreover, since their purpose in this banquet was to expand their network and socialize, they needed to chat and talk with people even more.
But his gaze swept over Lin Jiaorui's protruding belly, his eyes flashing slightly as he answered.
"If you can't stand up, go upstairs and rest. I'll take care of things here."
Lin Jiaorui just snorted coldly, "That's more like it. I'll stand here for two more minutes and then go up to rest."
Shen Yibo glanced at her. If it weren't for the child, he wouldn't have spoiled this girl.
After all, his father traded the biggest hotel with him in exchange for giving his child a legitimate status.
Even for the sake of the hotel, he had to tolerate it.
The next instant, a luxury car stopped beside the red carpet, and as the door opened, Su Wanjun gracefully stepped out.
She wore a simple magnolia-colored long dress, elegant and composed, like a beauty who had stepped out of an ancient painting.
The moment Lin Jiaorui saw Su Wanjun, she curled her lip and said, "She's so old, yet she dresses up so extravagantly. It's shameful."
She completely forgot how sweet-talking and flattering she had been to get what Su Wanjun had given her.
She forced a fake smile and went to meet him.
“Wanjun’s mother, you’ve finally come. How could you be so heartless? You’ve abandoned us after moving out.”
“If you want to start a happy life again, then we will naturally not stop you. There’s no need to make things so ugly. You and my father haven’t even gotten a divorce certificate yet.”
She deliberately raised her voice when she said this, and the guests around her stopped to watch and whispered among themselves.
"Isn't this Su Wanjun? Rumor has it that she moved out of the Lin family. Turns out she found a new lover."
"Look at that luxury car, it's obviously not something an ordinary person can afford. She probably found a rich man."
"If only I were that pretty, I could even blossom in old age."
These words were extremely harsh, and they reached Su Wanjun's ears.
In the past, Su Wanjun would have cried after hearing these words.
But now she didn't cry out. Instead, she calmly walked forward, looked at Lin Jiaorui in front of her, and a mocking smile appeared on her lips.
"I'm not your biological mother either, just call me Auntie. As for why you got divorced, you know the answer yourselves."
“You wanted to take the shares my father left me. When I refused, you got angry and transferred my assets without my permission. When I found out, you even tried to lock me up.”
"For so many years I have been silently giving, thinking that even a stone would eventually be warmed by the warmth, but I was wrong. You will only take advantage of me more."
"That's why I got a divorce. Putting all that aside, congratulations on your engagement. I won't be sending you a gift. I'll give you a 20% discount on the money you borrowed from me before. Remember to pay me back."
This was the first time Su Wanjun had faced them so forcefully. Lin Jiaorui was stunned, then, as if realizing something, she gritted her teeth and spoke.
"Auntie, don't talk nonsense. When did I borrow money from you? You need to provide evidence to prove what you're saying."
Su Wanjun had already prepared a response; upon hearing this, she took out a long bill.
The time, location, and amount were clearly marked, along with bank statements and chat screenshots.
"It's not a lot of money, just one million. I'll give you a 20% discount, so it's eight hundred thousand. Remember to pay me back as soon as possible."
Lin Jiaorui's eyes widened, and her voice suddenly rose.
"Eight hundred thousand? Why don't you just rob someone? Let me tell you, I don't have any money."
Su Wanjun was stunned for a moment, unsure of what to do.
At this moment, the car door opened again, and Lin Qingtong stepped out gracefully. Her pure white feather dress swayed beautifully as she walked, radiating a soft, gentle light.
Her skin was as white as jade, and her features were exquisite and bright. When she walked down, her gentle smile was full of charm, making it impossible for people to look away.
Shen Yibo was somewhat stunned.
Lin Qingtong walked slowly to them and spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Little sister, you really love to joke. You're already the daughter-in-law of the prestigious Shen family, how come you can't even come up with 800,000? You're obviously joking."
Her gaze suddenly fell on Shen Yibo beside her.
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