Chapter 107 Playing the victim
The Shan family's business was already widespread, and now Shanxi has become famous in one battle, bringing glory to the dynasty. Many merchants from the dynasty have come to congratulate Shanxi.
The main reason was that since the emperor had rewarded them, they naturally couldn't slack off. Secondly, they also wanted to use this relationship to get to know each other and lay the groundwork for future cooperation.
Seeing the Shan family's fortunes soar to new heights, Shan Yurou was filled with jealousy and resentment.
Why was the Shan family so impoverished when she was alive?
As soon as she left, the Shan family's fortunes soared, as if she were some kind of jinx!
Old Master Chen was finding it increasingly difficult to handle the situation on his own, and it was only after Old Master Shan stepped in that the situation was stabilized.
When the kind-hearted and gentle old man finally appeared, she was overjoyed and quickly lowered the brim of her hat before hurrying toward the Shan family.
However, before she could even reach the main entrance, someone next to her grabbed her arm and said, "Hey, why are you cutting in line? Go to the back and join the queue!"
Everyone arrived in line in order, so why should this little girl cut in line?
Upon hearing this, Shan Yurou was so angry that she almost fainted.
She had to queue to get back to her own home?
Shan Yurou angrily pulled off her hat and shouted, "I'm going home, why am I queuing!"
Did they think she was like these impoverished people, having to line up and give gifts to curry favor with the philanthropists?
Seeing that it was Shan Yurou, everyone reluctantly made way for her. However, behind them, people were gossiping about Shan Yurou: "How dare she come back?"
"That's right, they don't even look at the good things they've done. They've really disgraced our Jun Dynasty to the Southern Dynasty."
"She dared to take banned drugs in such an important competition. I really don't know how she got her reputation as the number one in the dynasty."
Because of this match, people began to doubt the great reputation that Shan Yu-rou had boasted.
After all, what real skills could someone have who secretly takes drugs even during competitions?
Shan Yurou felt uneasy listening to the whispers behind her.
She clenched her fists tightly and walked toward Old Master Shan with resentment.
When Old Master Shan saw her arrive, he frowned and said irritably, "What are you doing here? Have you saved enough money?"
Shan Yurou never expected that Old Master Shan would be so ruthless, not even offering a word of greeting. She bit her lower lip tightly and weakly called out, "Grandpa, how are you feeling?"
This greeting made Old Master Shan's movements stiffen slightly.
Old Master Shan's tense face relaxed slightly at the greeting, but he quickly regained his serious expression and snorted coldly, "This is none of your business!"
Shan Yurou felt a sudden tightness in her heart, and her eyes instantly reddened. The crystal tears welled up in her eyes like beads from a broken string.
Her voice choked with emotion, tinged with sadness and earnestness, as she said, "Grandpa, I've always been the one who cares about you the most."
"Do you remember? You said you liked tea brewed with flower dew, because it had a delicate floral fragrance. So every day before dawn, I would get up to collect dew for you and brew the tea myself, hoping it would suit your taste and make you feel comfortable..."
Old Master Shan was shrewd enough to know immediately the intention behind her words: she was trying to appeal to his emotions and plead for his life.
He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mocking smile, and said, "I drink Hundred Flower Dew every day now, it has a mellow taste, why would I need you to collect that little bit of dew?"
"Besides, look at me now, I've turned back the clock! My body is very strong, much stronger than your father's." After saying that, Old Master Shan proudly raised his chin.
Her smooth, pristine chin gleamed faintly in the sunlight, as if flaunting her youth and vitality to everyone.
Look, he doesn't even have stubble!
Seeing this, Shan Yurou quickly forced a relieved smile and said, "Grandpa looks younger, that's wonderful, he looks so energetic."
Old Master Shan, however, wasn't buying it. He waved his hand impatiently and said, "No need for all this nonsense. Just tell me what you want from me this time."
"Let me make this clear in advance: playing the emotional card won't work on me."
“Now, Shanxi is in charge of the family, and I am too old to be in charge.”
Upon hearing this, Shan Yurou was about to retort when Old Master Shan continued, "As for you two, father and daughter, considering what you did back then, the fact that we didn't wipe you out is already an act of mercy and leniency. I advise you to gather the money you owe as soon as possible, otherwise..."
As he spoke, Old Master Shan's eyes sharpened, and he raised his hand in front of his neck, making a throat-slitting gesture!
He had completely seen through them. The father and daughter were as thick-skinned as a city wall. If he didn't put some real pressure on them, they wouldn't take any action at all!
Shan Yurou was stung by those resolute words and cold, hard back, but the resentment in her heart grew wildly like weeds.
She knew this was her last chance; if she couldn't soften her grandfather's heart, everything would truly be over.
So she took a deep breath, took three steps at a time to catch up with Grandpa Shan, grabbed his sleeve, her eyes filled with tears, and her voice trembled with sobs: "Grandpa, can't you give me another chance? I really had no other choice but to come back and beg you."
Old Master Shan frowned, forcefully shook off her hand, and snorted coldly, "Opportunity? You and your daughter didn't give the Shan family any opportunity back then."
"You think you can change my mind with a few tears or a few sweet words? No way!"
If his great-grandmother hadn't told him the truth, he almost would have pleaded for Shan Mingyuan and Shan Yurou!
These two heartless bastards actually killed their own flesh and blood; they are utterly inhuman!
Shan Yurou knelt down with a thud, tightly hugging Old Master Shan's legs with both hands, crying even more miserably: "Grandpa, I grew up by your side since I was little, you loved me the most."
"I still remember when I was little and sick, you stayed by my bedside all night, feeding me medicine, staying with me, and watching over me..."
Old Master Shan was slightly taken aback, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his indifference. He forcefully broke free from Shan Yurou's hand, took a step back, and said coldly, "Don't bring up things from when we were kids."
"People change, and you've changed a long time ago. You're no longer the innocent little girl you used to be."
That little girl would never have used performance-enhancing drugs or cheated to win a competition!
When Shan Yurou saw that this trick was not working, she hurriedly got up, went to Grandpa Shan's side, grabbed his arm, and pleaded, "Grandpa, I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong."
"Grandpa, please give me another chance to turn over a new leaf, considering how much pain I'm in."
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