Chapter 42 The Son's Debts Are Repaid by the Father
Sunhee looked at him coldly, her words laced with sarcasm: "It's strange, why don't you blame the person who caused this, but instead blame me?"
"Who else is to blame but you? If something like this happens at the Shan Family Auction House, they can just close down. Why did you go and cause such a commotion?" Shan Mingyuan was so angry that his face turned red.
He was drinking with his second uncle when a servant came to report that Shanxi was willing to give away a hundred pills in order to prove himself...
On the way here, he was criticized by several elders from the philanthropic families, who berated him as utterly worthless.
It was clearly the rebellious daughter who did it, but it was the father who got scolded!
His second uncle, in particular, kept scolding him, saying that he hadn't raised his daughter well, which was why things had turned out this way.
In comparison, Yu Rou is there to repay a debt of gratitude, while Shan Xi is there to seek revenge!
"I don't want to talk to a fool." Shanxi ignored Shan Mingyuan.
If it weren't for the need to find out who was behind Shan Mingyuan, she wouldn't have given Shan Mingyuan a chance to breathe.
"Who are you calling an idiot?" Shan Mingyuan retorted angrily!
"Whoever answers first, that's it." Sunhee said in a rebellious tone.
Shan Mingyuan: "..."
Rebellious daughter!
She really is a rebellious daughter!
"By the way, now that you're here, you can fill this vacancy." As Shanxi spoke, she suddenly curved her lips into a smile, looking like a fox, with her eyes crinkling.
That look, that smile—Old Master Shan was all too familiar with it. He immediately withdrew his hand, which was about to slap Shan Mingyuan, and even looked at Shan Mingyuan with a hint of heartache.
Upon hearing this, Shan Mingyuan's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets: "Why should I be the one to fill the gap?"
"You keep saying you're my father. If you are my father, shouldn't you be the one to pay off the debts your daughter owes?" Shanxi said with a leisurely air.
If a son is to pay for his father's debts, then the reverse is also true: a father is to pay for his son's debts.
Shan Mingyuan: "..."
Old Master Shan gave him a sidelong glance, thinking to himself: Ever since Grandma came back, she has never acknowledged Shan Mingyuan as her father, but Shan Mingyuan himself is eager to use his status as her father to pressure her, and even wants to discipline her. Ha, how can he not bleed a little?
“I think there’s nothing wrong with it. Shan Mingyuan has managed quite a few shops over the years and has a lot of money on hand.” Old Master Shan directly exposed Shan Mingyuan’s true colors!
Shanmingyuan was so angry that his hair almost stood on end.
No, sir, you did this on purpose?
"Then it's a happy decision. I'll have Xiao Chen calculate the money and then contact you later." Shanxi said, standing up, stretching, looking exhausted and sleepy.
Seeing that Shanxi was about to leave, Shan Mingyuan wanted to step forward to stop her, but was stopped by Old Master Shan: "You said yourself that you are her father, so the money matter is left to you."
If the money doesn't come from the charity's accounts, I imagine the elders won't have any objections.
But then again, the treasures that are being auctioned off this time were all taken from my great-grandmother's own savings, and the money from the sale will have to be returned to her!
As Old Master Shan was pondering the auction, he heard Shan Mingyuan shout in his ear, "That was her own decision, what does it have to do with me? The dignified head of the family, does she expect me to contribute money?"
"You know you're the head of the family? Don't you keep referring to yourself as your daughter?" Old Master Shan glared at Shan Mingyuan in annoyance!
Shan Mingyuan: "..."
Shan Mingyuan was so angry that he gritted his teeth and was about to leave when he bumped into Old Master Chen.
The moment he saw Shan Mingyuan, Old Master Chen's eyes lit up instantly, and his lips and eyebrows couldn't help but turn up, his smile was so bright: "Shan Mingyuan? You've come at just the right time."
"Miss just instructed me to calculate the total amount."
"Look, the accounts are all clearly stated. It's a total of three thousand Xuan Crystals. How do you want to pay?"
"Three? Three thousand Xuan Crystals?" Shan Mingyuan's lips twitched violently, and he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
You should know that one hundred gold coins are needed to exchange for one Xuanjing (mystic crystal), and an ordinary farmer might work hard his whole life and still not earn one hundred gold coins. Now, he's being asked to produce three thousand Xuanjing?
Shan Mingyuan roughly estimated that three thousand Xuanjing were equivalent to three hundred thousand gold coins...
His shop's annual profit, at most, was only a thousand gold coins.
Where is he supposed to find 300,000 gold coins?
"I..." Shan Mingyuan was about to refuse when he heard Old Master Chen say decisively, "I will come to collect it in three days."
After finishing speaking, Old Master Chen turned around and strode away without looking back.
He couldn't be bothered with Shan Mingyuan at all. In his eyes, calling Shan Mingyuan a clown was an understatement.
Shan Mingyuan's hands were trembling with anger. He didn't understand what this had to do with him. Why should he have to pay compensation?
Shan Mingyuan stormed home, only to find a luxurious carriage parked at the gate as soon as he arrived.
Shan Yurou wore a light blue brocade dress, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, like a blue lotus blooming in the wind.
Seeing that Shan Mingyuan had returned, Shan Yu smiled gently and stepped forward, displaying the demeanor of a well-bred young lady in every gesture: "Father, you're back? Crown Prince has already rescued Yixiao."
What?
Did the Crown Prince really rescue the person?
Shan Mingyuan was somewhat surprised, and then looked towards the carriage behind Shan Yurou.
The crown prince, dressed in a bright yellow brocade robe, slowly stepped down from the carriage.
The crown prince wore an exquisite jade crown, exuding a noble and extraordinary temperament. Every gesture he made revealed the majesty and demeanor of the royal family.
Upon seeing Shan Mingyuan, the Crown Prince bowed slightly, politely cupped his hands, and respectfully said, "Father-in-law."
"Your Highness, you address me so respectfully. I am but a humble commoner." Shan Mingyuan quickly bowed respectfully, though he was secretly overjoyed.
Look how successful his daughter Yu Rou is! She makes him so proud!
Not only did they invite His Highness the Crown Prince, but they also managed to get the Crown Prince to address him as "Father-in-law"!
When the crown prince ascends the throne and becomes emperor, he will be the emperor's father-in-law. Who can match such glory?
Thinking of that vile woman, Shan Mingyuan was filled with resentment!
Sure enough, none of the children born to Shan Rou are good people!
"Let's go, let's apologize to the head of the family!" The fourth master stood beside Shan Yixiao, looking weak and listless.
It was thought that there was no possibility of reconciliation regarding Shan Yixiao's imprisonment, but unexpectedly, his wife went to find Shan Yuru, who then went to invite His Highness the Crown Prince. After a few words, Shan Yixiao was released.
I was hoping to use this opportunity to teach Shan Yixiao a lesson, but it seems that lesson won't last!
Upon hearing this, a deep resentment and unwillingness flashed in Shan Yixiao's eyes.
But in front of His Highness the Crown Prince and the Fourth Master, he dared not say anything. He could only lower his head and follow the crowd to the master's house.
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