The atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Lin Jiaorui gritted her teeth and stared at Lin Qingtong for a long time before finally managing to squeeze out a sentence.
"You did this on purpose, didn't you?"
Lin Qingtong smiled brightly and asked innocently.
"What did I do? I just asked you why you were here."
"Are you refusing to answer because you feel guilty?"
Lin Jiaorui wanted to argue further, but was stopped by Master Shen.
"Go back to your room and rest first."
"Someone, take her back to her room."
Finally, Master Shen ordered his men to take Lin Jiaorui away, and then he looked at Shen Kaixuan and said, "Brother, please continue."
Shen Kaixuan's expression was somewhat cold, and he was clearly very unhappy.
Lin Jiaorui interrupted him, but he couldn't argue with a woman, so he could only speak again.
"Whether you agree or not, he will be the heir of the Shen family. Anyway, you've moved out of the old house and are now living in Wutong Manor."
"Besides, you're so good at making money, even if you eventually start your own business, there's nothing to worry about. Why do you have to fight with your family for things?"
"You are also an elder, are you really going to just stand by and watch those younger people suffer?"
He played the moral blackmail game very smoothly.
But Shen Tinghe didn't care at all and just sneered.
“These things originally belonged to me. I can give them to whomever I want. It’s none of your business, and you have no right to dispose of my things.”
"Besides, I really don't want them anymore. Who knows who will end up with these things?"
When Shen Kaixuan saw that Shen Tinghe was right, he immediately lost face and stood up to reprimand him coldly.
“Shen Tinghe, are you really going to harm the Shen family and drag them all down for your own benefit? Don’t you think about yourself or at least the people around you?”
As he said this, his thoughtful gaze fell on Lin Qingtong.
It was clearly a threat to Shen Tinghe; if he didn't comply, they would take action against Lin Qingtong.
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingtong immediately stood up to speak for Shen Tinghe.
"Whether he gives it or not is his freedom, and you can't take it away from him. If you've come back today to discuss this matter, then we'll leave now."
Shen Kaixuan stared intently at Lin Qingtong, his eyes practically radiating murderous intent.
"You're just a woman, who gave you the right to speak? You're such bad luck."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sheng Rushuang slammed the cup in her hand to the ground, her delicate face full of coldness.
"Say that again if you dare?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Kaixuan's expression stiffened, and he stared intently at Sheng Rushuang.
At this moment, Lin Qingtong was prepared to fall out with the Shen family, but she didn't expect that Shen Kaixuan would take the initiative to back down the next second.
"Just speak properly, why are you smashing things? Just because you're loud doesn't mean you're invincible."
Lin Qingtong was puzzled as to why Shen Kaixuan's attitude had suddenly softened.
At this moment, Sheng Rushuang spoke up again with a sarcastic tone.
“My attitude depends on your attitude. Shen Tinghe is my son, and Lin Qingtong is my future daughter-in-law. I will not allow you to bully him like this.”
"Don't forget what happened more than a decade ago."
At that moment, Lin Qingtong looked at Sheng Rushuang and felt that she was radiating light.
Just as the two were facing off, Shen Tinghe stepped forward with an icy aura, protecting Lin Qingtong and Sheng Rushuang behind him.
"Shen Kaixuan, I won't bring up what you did back then, I'll save face for you in front of these younger people."
"But don't even think about harming the people around me. If anything happens to them, I'll take those things back exactly as you took them!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Tinghe turned around and grabbed Lin Qingtong, about to leave.
"I'm sorry, I originally invited you back for dinner, but I didn't expect to encounter such a disgusting thing."
After taking a few steps, he paused and looked at Sheng Rushuang.
"Shouldn't you prepare a gift for our return?"
Sheng Rushuang immediately realized what was going on and replied with a charming smile, "Of course, I'll treat you to a meal."
So the three of them left the old house together, leaving Shen Kaixuan behind with a grim expression.
Although Master Shen appeared worried, he was secretly overjoyed.
If Shen Kaixuan gets into trouble, he might find another chance to turn things around.
Lin Jiaorui, who was on the second floor, saw what was happening in front of her and gripped the railing tightly.
Why is Lin Qingtong living such a good life?
Just then, a gentle voice rang out.
"Ms. Lin, may we talk?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Jiaorui turned around and saw Shen Man standing there, smiling gently, but her eyes were filled with chilling coldness.
Lin Jiaorui immediately became interested and asked curiously, "What do you want to talk to me about?"
Shen Man took two steps closer and smiled brightly.
"What do you think Sheng Rushuang, a proud person, would do if she knew that Lin Qingtong couldn't have children, especially since it was her second marriage?"
Lin Jiaorui's eyes immediately brightened.
Lin Qingtong was unaware of Lin Jiaorui and Shen Man's plans, and instead followed Shen Tinghe to a private restaurant.
Following the waiter along the corridor to the courtyard, it felt as if I had stepped into ancient times, with its carved beams and painted rafters, both simple and exquisite.
Sheng Rushuang took Lin Qingtong's arm and walked inside, her eyes sparkling with subtle light.
“That’s right. I haven’t been back for a long time. I didn’t even know there was a restaurant like this here.”
After Shen Tinghe pulled out a chair for Lin Qingtong to sit down, he said casually.
"Shouldn't the ones from outside smell better?"
Lin Qingtong was stunned for a moment, then immediately pulled Shen Tinghe aside, winked at him, and explained to Sheng Rushuang.
"Auntie, please don't misunderstand."
Sheng Rushuang sat down without showing any sign of distress, and even smiled as she spoke.
"It's okay, that's just how he is. I'm used to it. See what you'd like to eat."
Soon, after ordering the food, Sheng Rushuang started telling Lin Qingtong about Shen Tinghe's childhood.
“Once at a banquet, a little kid, probably in first grade, made five or six young masters and ladies cry. I disciplined him, but he wouldn’t admit defeat.”
"Don't underestimate its small size, it's quite powerful. Those big kids were crying their eyes out."
Although Sheng Rushuang said it with a smile, Lin Qingtong felt a little sad. She was so young and had hit so many people. She must have been wronged.
Unexpectedly, Shen Tinghe crossed his arms and spoke calmly.
“They said I was an orphan, that I didn’t have a father, so I plotted to make them all fall into the fertilizer pool in the greenhouse.”
Lin Qingtong was stunned for a moment, and the thought of that scene made her want to laugh. In any case, as long as no one was injured, that was fine.
Sheng Rushuang chimed in, "Later, I approached those parents and told them to discipline their children properly, and to beat up those who didn't listen."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingtong turned her head blankly to look at Sheng Rushuang.
The Sheng Rushuang in front of me was smiling as she spoke, her appearance radiating friendliness and joy, not at all like that kind of person.
But the thought of that scene made Lin Qingtong want to laugh.
Shen Tinghe stared at Sheng Rushuang for a long time before finally asking a question.
"Since you're so capable, why don't you leave?"
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