Chapter 72 I only play with my wife, I don't play with other women.
“My wife is gentle and magnanimous, so she naturally won’t hold it against you, but I mind it.”
Shi Yuanxing looked coldly at Xu Yuzhu and said righteously, "So, please be mindful of your boundaries in the future and don't get too close to me."
Upon hearing this, Qin Shuzhi's heart skipped a beat. She suddenly looked at the man beside her, only to see him continue speaking to Xu Yuzhu in a serious tone:
"Also, it's true that our two families are old friends, but I went abroad when I was fifteen. We're not childhood sweethearts, and I don't know you well. If you're close to your grandmother, go play with her. Don't drag me into this."
As he spoke, he reached out and took Qin Shuzhi's hand, "I only play with my wife, I won't play with other women."
I didn't expect him to be so blunt and ruthless.
The three women present were all stunned to varying degrees.
Qin Shuzhi looked down slowly, her gaze somewhat dazed, at the large, strong hand that was tightly gripping hers.
The warm temperature seemed to flow from the palm of my hand to the tip of my heart, making me feel very at ease.
Actually, she didn't take Ms. Xu's clumsy attempts to sow discord to heart, but she didn't expect Shi Yuanxing to make such a serious statement.
This instantly filled her heart with a sense of security.
Looking at Xu Yuzhu standing to the side, her eyes were red with sadness. She turned and ran to Old Madam Shi, whining, "Grandma Shi, look, Yuanxing-ge dislikes me, boohoo..."
"How could that be?"
Madam Shi patted her shoulder reassuringly, "The friendship between our two families is evident. Your Uncle Shi treats you like his own niece, and he will naturally treat you like his younger sister when he travels far away."
After saying that, she changed the subject, "But now that he's married, as a man, it's essential for him to keep his distance from other women for his wife. He would have done the same for any other woman. My granddaughter-in-law is such a good girl, and if he doesn't cherish her, I won't forgive him."
Xu Yuzhu choked back her sobs.
These words, no matter how you look at them, didn't sound like they were advocating for her justice; on the contrary, they seemed to be praising and protecting Qin Shuzhi.
"Alright, it's rare to have so many people and it's so lively today, so don't just stand there, come and have some chestnut cake."
Not wanting the situation to become too awkward, Madam Shi changed the subject at the right moment and invited everyone to the living room.
Xu Yuzhu, having made a fool of herself, could only slink away behind Old Madam Shi.
A few steps behind, Yuanxing gently pulled Qin Shuzhi to his side, his face filled with apology and helplessness. "I'm sorry, I didn't know there would be outsiders here today."
"If you don't like it, I'll let her have it right now..."
Qin Shuzhi raised a slender finger and gently pressed it against his lips, shaking her head with a smile. "I won't care about someone who is irrelevant to us. She is Grandma's guest, so we should at least give her some consideration."
She whispered, "Don't make things difficult for Grandma."
Shi Yuanxing took her fingers and kissed them. "My Mrs. Shi is so generous."
A servant carrying fruit passed by, and Qin Shuzhi quickly withdrew her finger and took a step back to distance herself from him.
"Come here quickly."
She said something in a low voice and then walked into the living room first.
She had just sat down on the sofa when Shi Yuanxing sat down next to her, very close and clingy.
Perhaps intimidated by Shi Yuanxing's attitude, Miss Xu remained quiet afterward and did not provoke Qin Shuzhi again.
Over the phone, Qin Shuzhi had already agreed that he would help the old lady trim the flowers and plants when he got back today. So after sitting for a while, the two decided to go to the back garden.
Shi Yuanxing was used to sticking to his wife, and Xu Yuzhu didn't say goodbye or leave. Instead, she enthusiastically said that she would also go and help.
So, all four of them went to the back garden.
During the trip, I received a work call that required me to use the computer, so I went back to my room.
Not long after, the old lady said she would have some soil brought over from the front garden and left, leaving only Qin Shuzhi and Xu Yuzhu.
With no one else around, Xu Yuzhu immediately revealed her arrogant young lady nature.
She disdainfully tossed aside the flower shovel in her hand, walked up to Qin Shuzhi, put her hands on her hips, and said, "Do you know that my family and the Shi family originally had plans for a marriage alliance?"
Qin Shuzhi, who was pruning leaves, didn't stop for a moment and replied perfunctorily, "I don't know."
Xu Yuzhu was so angry at her dismissive attitude that she jumped up and down. "Do you know the status of the Shi family in Jiangcheng? I've looked into you. You're just a teacher, and your family isn't any prominent one. Do you think you're good enough for my brother Yuanxing?"
She went on and on, nitpicking, but Qin Shuzhi acted as if she hadn't heard her at all. She didn't even glance at her before turning away to trim another flower.
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"Are you mute when I talk to you?"
Enraged, Xu Yuzhu pushed over the potted plant she was pruning. With a loud bang, Qin Shuzhi, caught off guard, saw the perfectly good potted plant fall from the trellis and the pot shatter.
Qin Shuzhi frowned, then turned around and stared coldly at the person in front of him.
"What is the status of the Shi family in Jiangcheng? What do I do for a living? What is my family background? Am I worthy of Shi Yuanxing? None of these questions are your concern. What right do you have to question me? And what obligation do I have to say anything to you?"
Qin Shuzhi spoke quickly, clearly, and logically, answering his questions with forceful conviction.
Xu Yuzhu was speechless, her face turning pale and then red. She wanted to retort, but couldn't come up with a single rebuttal.
"And what you just dropped was a potted plant that Grandma had carefully cared for for three months. How could you, a mere guest, behave so recklessly?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuzhu's face paled, and she subconsciously took a step back.
"What happened?"
The sound of Shi Yuanxing could be heard in the distance.
Xu Yuzhu trembled, turned her head and saw Shi Yuanxing striding towards her. She glanced at the broken potted plants on the ground, then at Qin Shuzhi who seemed about to speak. She hurriedly ran to Shi Yuanxing first and pointed at Qin Shuzhi:
“Brother Yuanxing, she, she broke Grandma Shi’s flowerpot.”
Upon hearing this, Shi Yuanxing hadn't even walked over yet when his gaze immediately fell on Qin Shuzhi. Seeing that she hadn't bumped or hurt herself, his expression softened, and he walked up to her and asked gently,
"Are you alright? How could you be so careless?"
Qin Shuzhi shook her head, and was about to speak when someone stole the show again.
"She didn't fall by accident, she did it on purpose."
Xu Yuzhu looked at Shi Yuanxing with a wronged and tearful expression. "Brother Yuanxing, you and Grandma Shi weren't here just now, and she started scolding me. She even deliberately threw a potted plant in front of me. She... she wanted to kick me out..."
Qin Shuzhi: "..."
It's such a waste that you're not a screenwriter.
After listening, Shi Yuanxing looked at Qin Shuzhi for confirmation, "Really?"
Before Qin Shuzhi could speak, Xu Yuzhu exclaimed loudly, "It's true, Brother Yuanxing, she just told me to get lost."
"Is that so?" Shi Yuanxing looked at her. "Then I'm sorry."
Hearing Shi Yuanxing apologize, Xu Yuzhu glanced at Qin Shuzhi triumphantly, and was about to continue her accusations when she heard Shi Yuanxing coldly say:
"In that case, please leave my house."
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