Loud laughter came from the study. Shi Zhan, who was in the living room, was a little curious. He wondered what Youyou had been talking about that made Old Master Shi laugh so heartily.
Shi Xingyue walked up to Shi Zhan and whispered,
"Brother, it seems Grandpa really likes Wu Youyou!"
Shi Zhan glanced at Shi Xingyue, and his curiosity was piqued. Judging from the laughter, Grandpa seemed to have a good impression of Wu Youyou.
Grandpa Shi thought Wu Youyou was really clever, so he decided to be frank and not beat around the bush.
"I can take your Wu family's business to the next level, even several levels higher. I can also invest in your brother's chip research project. I can provide your second brother with all sorts of resources to pursue his dream of becoming a star. As for you, I can send you abroad to receive the most advanced education. You can also make any personal dreams and requests you have!"
Wu Youyou was utterly shocked. They had investigated her family background so thoroughly! Was the Shi family really that powerful? These conditions weren't something ordinary people could achieve. She had been prepared, but what Old Master Shi said far exceeded her expectations. It wasn't like in novels and TV dramas where a wealthy patriarch would simply throw a sum of money at a woman. It was just a pity…
Wu Youyou knew in her heart that if she hadn't been given a second chance at life, these conditions would have been very tempting. But these weren't what she truly wanted. What she really wanted was sufficient security, a guarantee of her family's safety. Wu Youyou gave a radiant smile, looking at Old Master Shi with incredibly clear eyes.
"Grandpa Shi, first of all, I'm sure that the conditions you offered show you respect and value me. It's also possible that I saved Shi Zhan's life when we were kids, which is why you're willing to do this. But these aren't what I want right now. I believe my eldest brother will succeed with his chip, and I believe my second brother has a great talent for acting, and I'm sure his future is limitless. Although our Wu family can't compare to the Shi family, we're not a small family in Haishi. What I really want is something you can't give me. I won't break up with Shi Zhan unless he brings it up himself. Grandpa Shi, thank you for the invitation, but the person you should be talking to is Shi Zhan, not me!"
After Wu Youyou finished speaking, she stood up, bid farewell to Old Master Shi, and prepared to leave. However, Old Master Shi called her back, and she heard his question, not a reproach.
"I want to know, what is it that I can't give you?"
Wu Youyou turned to look at Grandpa Shi, her eyes filled with longing.
"I want my family to be healthy and well, I want my brothers to be with the people they love, and to happily give me several adorable little nephews. I want my mother to stop worrying about us children. I want to gradually become stronger so that I can always stay by their side and protect them!"
As Grandpa Shi watched Wu Youyou's departing figure, he seemed to be deep in thought. This child is really interesting!
Shi Zhan watched Wu Youyou come downstairs, her expression somewhat serious, as if her talk with her grandfather hadn't gone well. He walked up to Wu Youyou and looked into her eyes with great concern.
"Youyou, how was your chat with Grandpa?"
"We had a great chat. Grandpa is a nice person!"
Shi Xingyue also came over at this moment. Noticing that Wu Youyou's expression was off, she sensed that her grandfather must have been making things difficult for her, and Shi Xingyue became a little worried about her.
"Youyou, is Grandpa making things difficult for you?"
"No, everything's fine!" Wu Youyou looked into Shi Zhan's eyes again. "Shi Zhan, I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now. I'm going back to Haishi with my parents today!"
Shi Zhan was somewhat surprised, "So rushed?"
"My mother has packed her things. Thank you so much for these past few days! I'll come again in a while. After all, Han Shuzhen is still in the hospital, so please take care of her for me!"
Shi Zhan felt he couldn't stop Wu Youyou, so he nodded in agreement.
Shi Xingyue held Wu Youyou's hand and said with a smile,
"Youyou, I just got back from abroad and don't have many friends yet. I'm also going to Peking University this time, so I'll keep you company!"
Wu Youyou was surprised and was about to say something when a sharp voice rang in her ears.
"Xingyue, come here right now!"
Wu Youyou turned around and saw a woman in her forties, who looked about the same age as her mother but was very well-maintained. She looked at her with a disgusted expression. Wu Youyou was puzzled. She saw Shi Zhan frown and Shi Xingyue walk over with her head down. Wu Youyou realized that this woman was Shi Zhan's father's current wife.
The butler happened to walk over as well. Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit off, he didn't say anything, but only spoke to Shi Zhan.
"Young Master, the Old Master wants you to go to the study. I'll see Miss Wu off!"
Wu Youyou stepped forward and gestured for Shi Zhan to go up. After understanding, Shi Zhan said to Wu Youyou affectionately,
"Then let Uncle Wang give you a ride first, I'll call you later!"
Wu Youyou smiled and nodded, then went out with Uncle Wang.
When they reached the door, Wu Youyou told Uncle Wang that he didn't need to see her off, saying that she knew the way and could just take a taxi back. Uncle Wang couldn't refuse, so he agreed.
Wu Youyou looked back at the Shi family home, a luxurious old-style building that looked very old. It was in such a mansion that Shi Zhan walked on thin ice, and his relationship with his family had deteriorated to such a point. Wu Youyou felt a pang of sympathy for Shi Zhan.
"You're Wu Youyou?"
Suddenly, Wu Youyou heard a man's voice beside her. She quickly turned around and saw that the person in front of her bore some resemblance to Shi Zhan in his features, but looked more like Shi Xingyue. Wu Youyou seemed to have already guessed who it was.
"Are you Shi Yuan?"
"Nice eyesight. Interested in chatting?"
Wu Youyou wasn't familiar with Shi Yuan and had absolutely no interest in talking to him.
"I'm sorry, it seems we don't have much to talk about! I'm in a hurry!"
Shi Yuan watched Wu Youyou turn and leave without stopping her. Instead, he grinned wickedly behind her and said,
"How about we talk about Wei Ziyao and Shi Zhan?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Youyou stopped and turned around, her eyes filled with doubt and curiosity, all of which Shi Yuan noticed.
Shi Yuan drove Wu Youyou to a coffee shop. Wu Youyou sat opposite him, and Shi Yuan ordered her a coffee.
Wu Youyou sat quietly in her seat, looking at Shi Yuan as if trying to see through him. She didn't know why he was willing to talk to her about Wei Ziyao and Shi Zhan, but whatever the reason, as long as she could get the information she wanted, that was enough.
"Now you can speak, I'm all ears!"
Shi Yuan carefully examined Wu Youyou, making a "tsk tsk tsk" sound.
"I never imagined there was such a beauty as you in this world. No wonder Shi Zhan was so enamored with you. I almost fell for you myself!"
Wu Youyou frowned slightly, her gaze towards Shi Yuan filled with annoyance.
"You didn't bring me here just to tell me this, did you?"
"Of course not, I want to cooperate with you!"
"cooperate?"
Wu Youyou was puzzled. What good could there be in cooperating with the other party?
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