After hanging up the phone, Shen Yanshan seemed to have lost his soul. He slumped weakly onto the sofa, gripping the armrests tightly as if only then could he regain some stability. His face was pale, his eyes vacant, and he was completely immersed in deep distress and pain.
That's fifty million! For anyone, that's a huge sum of money. Shen Yanshan was no exception; he felt as if an invisible hand was gripping his heart tightly, making it hard for him to breathe.
But when he recalled Xiaoling's gentle smile and the ultrasound image of their unborn child, his heart softened. The little lives in those photos were full of anticipation and hope, as if telling him about their dreams and aspirations for the future. Shen Yanshan felt his heart deeply touched; he couldn't imagine what he would be like without these beautiful things.
Money and family—two completely different choices—tugged at Shen Yanshan's heart, leaving him unable to make a decision. He felt as if his heart had been torn in two, one half calling for money and power, the other for family and warmth.
In the end, Shen Yanshan hardened his heart. He told himself that he could earn back the fifty million, but he only had one son. He was determined to go all in! He couldn't let his son lose his life and future because of money.
Shen Yanshan's face grew increasingly grim, his brows furrowed, and his eyes flashing with anxiety and determination. He sat at his desk, a pile of financial statements and contracts spread out in front of him, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the surface, making a dull thud.
He initially thought he could easily raise 50 million, but reality gave him a harsh slap in the face. He carefully checked every transaction and discovered a crucial sum that absolutely had to remain in the company to pay for urgent projects—this couldn't be touched. This left him with an 8 million shortfall.
This breach was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Shen Yanshan. He felt as if a huge boulder was pressing on his heart, making it hard to breathe. He knew he had to find a way to fill this gap as soon as possible, or it would be too late.
Shen Yanshan's mind raced as he tried to find possible solutions. He considered borrowing money from friends, but everyone in his circle knew his situation, and it was unlikely anyone would lend him money. He also considered mortgaging his property or company shares, but that was too risky; if it failed, he would lose everything.
Just as Shen Yanshan was feeling hopeless, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind. He remembered the villa in the western suburbs. He had bought that villa many years ago with the idea of his family of three staying in the suburbs, but Shen Meiyan didn't like the location, so they rarely went there over the years. As time went by, Shen Yanshan had almost forgotten that there was an unused villa there.
Shen Yanshan acted immediately, contacting real estate agents and selling the villa for ten million, far below market price. This news quickly spread throughout the market, attracting many people to view the property.
Lin Yunshan quickly discovered that the villa was being sold, but she pretended not to know.
That afternoon, sunlight streamed into the Shen family's living room, filling the air with a quiet and subtle atmosphere. Shen Yanshan had just left to handle matters at the villa, leaving only Lin Yueshan and Shen Meiyan at home.
Shen Meiyan had just returned from a date with her playboy boyfriend, a faint smile still on her face. However, that smile froze instantly when she saw Lin Yueshan's serious expression.
"Meiyan, did you know that your father has been selling that villa in the western suburbs recently?" Lin Yueshan's voice broke the silence. She stared intently at Shen Meiyan's face, her eyes revealing a complex emotion.
Shen Meiyan was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting this. Then, she chuckled softly, trying to hide her surprise. "Heh, they're really actively raising money!" Her tone carried a hint of sarcasm.
"Meiyan, tell Mom the truth, what exactly happened?!" Her voice rose a few decibels, revealing her anxiety and worry.
Looking at Lin Yueshan's serious face, Shen Meiyan knew she could no longer hide the truth. She took a deep breath and told her everything that had happened recently. "My dad is raising money to pay the ransom for his mistress!" Her tone was full of sneer and mockery.
"What?!" Lin Yueshan covered her mouth in shock, unable to believe her ears. She looked at Shen Meiyan, her eyes filled with disappointment and anger. "So, from the day you made me fake a fever, that was the beginning of your plan, wasn't it? Why didn't you tell Mom?"
"I'm afraid you won't agree!" She frowned, her tone revealing a stubbornness and insistence. "Besides, I can handle this myself!"
"Aren't you being ridiculous?! If you're not careful, you'll end up sending yourself to jail!" Lin Yueshan said anxiously, standing up abruptly. "Take me to see him, I'm really worried!"
"Mom, I just don't want you to get involved! Once you get involved, things will get messy! Besides, my dad will definitely become suspicious. On the other hand, he won't have many concerns about me!" Shen Meiyan frowned and persuaded Lin Yueshan to sit down again.
"Does that woman really want to leave?"
"I was just saying that to her!" A hint of hatred flashed across Shen Meiyan's face. "Mom, she destroyed our family, she even managed to get my dad to buy her a villa, and now we have to pay her a ransom of 50 million! Honestly, I think if I were kidnapped and the kidnappers demanded 50 million for my ransom, my dad would probably hesitate for a long time. But why is it that she and her son can get it?!"
"So what do you want?"
"I'm going to sell her to the mountains so she can never leave them for the rest of her life. She'll be forced to marry an old bachelor there. If she tries to run away, she'll be dead!"
"No!" Lin Yueshan's hand trembled. Over the years, she had been pampered and had never entertained any evil thoughts. But at this moment, the malice in her heart was awakened. After all, she had once cruelly sent Shen Zhi Qiu's mother to a mental hospital! But she would never allow her daughter to be involved in such evil deeds!
"What?" Shen Meiyan was stunned for a moment, looking at Lin Yueshan in confusion.
"Don't do these things! I'll do them! I know what to do, so don't worry about what happens next!" Lin Yueshan's eyes were resolute, flashing with utter malice.
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