Chapter 218 It's the Jin family that has wronged you.
Jin Yanzhou's protest ultimately failed to soften the old man's heart.
The old man immediately had Jin Yanzhou taken to the ancestral hall.
A while after Jin Yanzhou left, the old man remained seated in the living room, his expression still rather unpleasant.
Jin Yanzhou blamed him for being biased and for favoring one person over another.
But Yao Yao has already suffered so much because of his indulgence and neglect. Now that he knows about the Shen family girl's matter, he must do everything he can to restrain Jin Yanzhou and prevent Jiang Xingyao's tragedy from happening again.
The living room quieted down. Aunt Jin walked to the old man's side and said in a low voice, "Dad, it's getting late. Shall I help you upstairs?"
The old man sighed heavily. He stood up and, before leaving, looked at Han Hui: "Azhou is, after all, your son. He did something wrong. As his mother, you should at least offer him some guidance."
Han Hui said, "If I remember correctly, Dad used to be very careful about me getting close to A-Zhou."
What? You're not going to take precautions now?
The old man frowned. He regretted his words, thinking that he shouldn't have said those things to Han Hui.
The old man was unwilling to say anything more. He was about to go upstairs when Han Hui said again, "Jin Yanzhou is an adult now. Even if I really wanted to teach him something, he might not listen. After all, the Jin family's genes are what they are. Don't you think so, Dad?"
The word "genes" in her mouth seemed to silently curse the old man as well.
The old man turned around and glared at her fiercely. Han Hui was not afraid and continued, "Young girls these days are really confused. They only recognize the face and don't know what the heart is like. They dare to have children with men. Tsk, how pitiful, how pitiful."
Han Hui and Jin Manchuan were at odds, and Han Hui also ignored Jin Yanzhou, which was no secret in the Jin family.
Even so, when she heard her so bluntly express her dislike for her son, Aunt Jin still found it quite unbelievable.
It's truly rare to see a woman so estranged from her own son.
Han Hui ignored what others thought and lamented, "This terrible gene will continue for another generation. Luckily, it's a daughter, so it's not too bad."
"Enough!" The old man's breathing became a little difficult because of Han Hui's words. He shouted, which finally made Han Hui shut her mouth.
But for some reason, Han Hui's gaze fell on Jin Yuanqiu to the side.
Jin Yuanqiu felt a little awkward. She got up, hurriedly greeted Han Hui, and went back to her room.
Only then did the Jin family's old residence finally fall into complete silence.
However, things were not peaceful for the Shen family.
Even if Shen Hanzhi did do something bad to Shen Ying, it was still a family matter for the Shen family. After the police took him away, they only gave him a verbal warning and then released him.
When Shen Hanzhi returned home, she angrily berated Shen Ying and Yu Shu: "What's wrong with you two? Are you trying to disgrace the Shen family?"
"Since Dad knows it's shameful, then don't force me anymore, otherwise this kind of thing will happen a second or third time."
Even if you successfully marry me into the Jin family, I promise I will keep you immersed in this kind of thing forever.
Dad thinks that the Jin family has gained a granddaughter-in-law who keeps disrupting the peace of the household. Will he eventually take his anger out on you?
"You want to use me to climb up the social ladder to the Jin family, but I'm not afraid to tell you, in the end you'll only end up losing more than you gain. I won't let you have your way," Shen Ying said.
Little Crystal fell asleep, and Yu Shu took her away. Now, in the Shen family's living room, Shen Ying and Shen Hanzhi were locked in a stalemate, with Shen Mingsu also present. He sat next to Shen Ying, as if silently supporting her.
Shen Han knew: "You're threatening me? Shen Ying, don't forget that the Shen family is also your family. Don't you want my Shen family to rise to a higher level?"
Shen Ying said, "How can I go? Sacrifice myself? Dad, I'm not that noble."
For so many years, you've left me abroad and haven't even bothered to look at me.
Not long after I returned to China, you couldn't wait to find me a marriage partner. In your eyes, I'm not really a daughter, but just a tool for profit.
The compensation given by the Zhao family is just enough to repay your kindness in raising me over the years.
From now on, I don't want anything from the Shen family, and their future has nothing to do with me. If you don't want both of us to suffer, let me go.
Yu Shu came downstairs and overheard Shen Ying's words. She immediately said worriedly, "Yingying, don't say such hurtful things. If you don't want to get married, then we won't. But no matter what, you are still a daughter of the Shen family. Your parents' money is yours. If you don't take the Shen family's money, how will you live in the future?"
Shen Ming said, "Auntie, you don't need to worry about that. My sister has her own studio, and supporting herself and Xiao Shuijing won't be a problem."
Yu Shu breathed a sigh of relief. She gave Shen Ying a deep look, showing no intention of trying to persuade her any further.
Shen Hanzhi angrily said, "Fine, Shen Ying, how long have you been planning this?"
I went to great lengths to send you abroad to study, and all you do is use what you've learned to fight against me and get rid of the Shen family?
You've really impressed your old man!
“You forced me to do this,” Shen Ying said.
Yu Shu said, "Alright, Yingying has her own ideas. I don't think the Jin family is a good place to go. Don't pressure Yingying anymore. Send those betrothal gifts back to the Jin family tomorrow. Our Shen family doesn't lack these things."
Shen Hanzhi was naturally unwilling, but he couldn't completely ignore Shen Ying's threat. He glared at Yu Shu and said somewhat irritably, "You just spoil her. I think she's incredibly audacious, secretly having a child outside. It's all because of your spoiling."
Yu Shu didn't give Shen Hanzhi any room to argue, and Shen Hanzhi finally compromised: "I won't force her, but the Jin family isn't so easy to let go of. Shen Ying, go to the Jin family tomorrow and return the betrothal gifts yourself. Resolve this matter cleanly for me. If your situation affects my Shen family's business, then don't resist anymore. Just obediently get married."
Shen Ying nodded in agreement. The anxiety that had been weighing on her mind all this time finally subsided at this moment.
She had no objection to Shen Hanzhi's suggestion that she go to the Jin family to return the betrothal gifts. Meeting Jin Yanzhou and clarifying the matter would be a good thing for her.
The next morning, Shen Ying fed Little Crystal, handed her over to Shen Mingsu, and then went to the Jin family.
It was just time for the Jin family to have breakfast, and everyone had arrived by now. Jin Yanzhou was also there, and when he saw Shen Ying coming over, his face showed obvious excitement: "Yingying, have you thought it through and agreed to marry me?"
"Grandpa Jin, Aunt Han, I've come here to annul the engagement. I don't intend to marry Jin Yanzhou. Also, these are the betrothal gifts from the Jin family, which I've brought back intact." Shen Ying brushed aside Jin Yanzhou's outstretched hand and bowed respectfully to Grandpa Jin and Han Hui, her voice neither humble nor arrogant.
Jin Yanzhou's smile froze on his face. He looked at Shen Ying: "Yingying, what are you talking about? Stop it, okay? Little Crystal can't live without her father, she..."
“She doesn’t need a father. I gave birth to her. I was pregnant for ten months, and you were by my side for less than half of that time. I’ve only seen you twice since she was born.”
In her memory, she had never had a father, nor did she need one. "Grandpa Jin, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
"No! Yingying, I don't agree to annul the engagement," Jin Yanzhou said.
Shen Ying came alone, with no one behind her. In front of her was the entire Jin family. Standing in the Jin family's living room, she looked rather thin.
When Jin Yanzhou was with her, he always felt a little flustered and a little scared.
Shen Ying was too determined to leave him.
His unwavering confidence began to waver at this moment, and he felt as if he really couldn't keep Shen Ying.
Shen Ying said, "Jin Yanzhou, I advise you not to use any underhanded tactics, otherwise I won't mind fighting you to the death. I have recorded what happened yesterday. You forcibly took someone's child and forced them to submit. I don't know if you can bear the reputation of that."
Don't forget, I spent some time with the Zhao family, and my reputation is already ruined. You don't want the entire Jin family to lose face because of you, do you?
She threatened Jin Yanzhou without deliberately avoiding the old man, or perhaps she was saying it directly to the old man.
She wanted everyone in the Jin family to know that letting Jin Yanzhou marry her was not a good thing; she wanted everyone in the Jin family to help her restrain Jin Yanzhou.
Upon hearing Shen Ying's words, Aunt Jin's face indeed showed a hint of conflict. She was used to holding back and didn't say anything. It was Han Hui who said, "Oh dear, Jin Yanzhou, you heard what Miss Shen said. If your actions affect the Jin family's stock market and everyone's dividends, then that would be a truly heinous crime!"
Han Hui enunciated the last four words slowly and deliberately, each word emphasizing its meaning, as if carrying a silent irony.
Jin Yanzhou's face was extremely dark. He glanced at her again, seemingly out of consideration for the so-called mother-son relationship, and did not argue with Han Hui.
Old Master Jin said, "Since you have your own ideas, then the Jin family really shouldn't force this marriage. Here, young lady, come with me, and let's have a good talk."
Shen Ying hesitated for a moment, but still followed the old man to the study.
The old man gave a few instructions to the housekeeper, then had a lawyer brought in. In front of Shen Ying, he drafted an agreement, saying, "Shen family girl, regarding the child, it's true that my eldest grandson is disappointing. It's also our Jin family that has wronged you."
I just had someone cash the betrothal gifts for the Shen family into checks, as our child support payment. Here's the agreement; if you think it's okay, please sign it.
“I can raise my own daughter, and having this child was my own choice. Grandpa Jin doesn’t need to do this,” Shen Ying said.
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