This is how he will live his life. I would rather raise a useless person than bring disaster to the entire family... Tell him about his so-called "performance" in H Province, the secret tricks of the Jin family, and the whole situation of the mother and daughter, so that he can open his eyes and see clearly."

"clear."

"Tell someone to reply to Mrs. Fan that her request to live with Shaoan is not allowed. If the descendants of the Meng family are willing, they can visit her, but they will not accompany her. She has lost this qualification.

When your mother passed away, I didn't want to remarry too soon. Although you were young, you still had your grandmother. Your aunt brought Fan with her. She came to help as your cousin and took good care of you. Your grandmother was very satisfied. You brothers and sisters relied on her even more. You would cry if you didn't see her for a while. I have to admit that she is indeed suitable to be your stepmother.

I don't blame her for spoiling Shaoan, but she shouldn't have taken the initiative to help Shaoan conceal the truth and acted first and reported later. If I had known about Deng Qiuping's affairs first, Shaoan and Jin would never have gotten married. There are many ways to repay a favor, but I would never agree to marry a benefactor's wife. What's more, there is an innocent Guan Xiuzhi involved in this matter.

Shaoan is not smart and has no talent. I still don't understand how Fan could be so cruel. You know, she was abandoned by her lover and wanted to become a nun. She had completely lost faith in love and was willing to be a stepmother to several children. I didn't expect that decades later, she would be so decisive to cut off another girl's life, killing several lives and causing my granddaughter to suffer..."

As Mr. Meng spoke, he choked up and started coughing.

Meng Shaokang quickly poured a cup of warm water, helped the old man up and gave him a few sips, then grabbed a large pillow and put it behind his back. The old man suddenly became emotional and was afraid that he would not be able to fall asleep for a while, so Meng Shaokang had to find some happy topics to talk about:

"Father, don't be too sad. According to what Zhehan said, Taohua got the opportunity after experiencing life and death. She has the ability to sense things that ordinary people don't have. For example, when she went to Province Y this time, she also sensed the appearance of 'heavenly materials and earthly treasures'... Maybe this is a test from heaven for her, and she must endure some hardships?"

Old Master Meng wiped his eyes with a handkerchief and nodded slightly: "That's what you said, but she shouldn't have to endure so much pain and fear: she has been without her parents since she was a child, and Grandpa Meng Shengli is leaving. Can't she be entrusted to someone else to raise? She is only fifteen years old, and she must get married? Well, send her directly to the wolf's den - that's also a foolish old man!"

Meng Shaokang: “…”

Meng Shengli was complained about so much that he didn't know what to say.

The old man sighed, "I'm just talking privately. Brother Shengli is a good man, and we brothers should recognize him. Shaoan let down Guan Xiuzhi and implicated Brother Shengli's family. We owe him. Ask Zhehan to have more contact with the Meng family in Linshui Village and take good care of them. You brothers should also take some time to go over and pay your respects."

"yes."

"Have you found the grave of Guan Xiuzhi and her son?"

"Found it. A relative has been taking care of it all these years."

"That's good. Taotao has grown up and will soon get married. She will definitely remember to look for him in the future. Let Zhehan tell Shen Yu so that they don't go the wrong way."

"Know."

“…”

The father and son talked about some other things. Mr. Meng was really sleepy, so he let Meng Shaokang leave.

Meng Shaokang walked out of the old man's bedroom and came to the outer room, where he saw his wife Zhuang Aiqun, the night staff, and Meng Shaoan waiting there.

Zhuang Aiqin asked softly, "Is Dad asleep?"

Meng Shaokang nodded: "He's asleep, go back."

"Brother, let's talk." Meng Shaoan said.

Meng Shaokang looked at him and said, "You want to talk here? Do you want to wake up your father?"

"We can go to the front hall, or the study."

"I'm not free now. I need to rest."

"Tomorrow, I have to see my father!"

Meng Shaokang looked at the staff, and Meng Shaoan said, "They can't make the decision, you take me there."

Meng Shaokang snorted coldly: "They conveyed my father's intention. My father doesn't want to see you. Can I take you in?"

"I admit that I was wrong, but so many years have passed, I..."

Meng Shaokang interrupted him: "It's late, go back and rest first, we'll talk tomorrow."

Meng Shaoan was dissatisfied: "Another excuse. Everyone knows that you are a very busy person. I won't be able to see you tomorrow!"

"Don't worry, I promise you, I'll let you see me tomorrow."

After Meng Shaokang finished speaking, he said a few words to the night duty officer and left with Zhuang Aiqun.

Meng Shaoan had no choice but to leave.

The next day at noon, Meng Shaokang came back from outside and after lunch, he really asked someone to invite Meng Shaoan.

Meng Shaoan was very happy, thinking that after talking with his elder brother, he would be able to see his father and then he would be allowed to go out to work.

Meng Shaokang drank his tea and looked at his second brother, who looked most like his father since childhood. In appearance, demeanor, and even when he sat there quietly without speaking, he looked like he was thinking about the big problem of saving the entire earth. His whole body exuded wisdom, which made people feel awe and respect.

But who could have known that this guy, who looked bright and good-looking and seemed smart and intelligent, was actually not the case.

Thinking about the fact that the eldest son Meng Zhehan respected and loved his second uncle the most, when he was a child he didn't even want to listen to his own father and loved to follow his second uncle around.

Meng Shaokang couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, secretly congratulating himself on being strict enough with his son and imposing high-pressure control on him. Later, he even sent his son directly to study at a foreign military academy. During the most critical years of his growth, he stayed away from his second uncle, so he was finally not affected.

Otherwise, if there is a Meng Shaoan in this generation, who will lead the next generation Meng Zhehan astray...the Meng family will really be finished.

As soon as Meng Shaoan entered the room, he smelled the fragrance of tea and was refreshed: "Brother, good tea!"

Meng Shaokang placed a freshly poured cup of tea in front of Meng Shaoan. Meng Shaoan took it and tasted it. He immediately relaxed his brows and eyes and said in surprise, "Top-quality first spring tea... Zhehan has found another rare treasure?! Big brother, can you give me some? It will be good for my old injury."

Meng Shaokang shook his head: "Zhehan specifically told me not to give it to you."

"Why? He clearly said he would give me some if he found it."

"He was very disappointed and angry with you because the bug revealed the girl's location. Wen Lan went to Province Y and used your connections to almost kill the girl. Wen Lan didn't want to kill the girl directly, but planned to sell her like an animal to a dirty place where she could be trampled on! Can you imagine how vicious Wen Lan is? This is the 'daughter' you carefully nurtured and raised."

Meng Shaoan's face turned pale, with a layer of sweat on his forehead. He stared at Meng Shaokang nervously: "Wen Lan must have failed. Zhehan stopped her? Is that right?"

"Zhehan was not there, but he made arrangements. Someone went to protect the girl. Wenlan dug the hole herself and filled it herself. So now, there is no such person as Wenlan in our country."

Meng Shaoan's forehead was covered with beads of sweat, and he murmured, "Wen Lan, maybe he just wanted to scare her, but he might not really dare to do that. You can... change the punishment. This one is too severe."

Meng Shaokang snorted coldly: "I finally understand why that girl is alone and helpless, but is determined not to recognize her ancestors. It's better to have no biological father like you."

Meng Shaoan defended himself: "I..."

Meng Shaokang didn't want to listen, so he said directly: "Father instructed that you have two choices. One is to stay in the old house quietly and isolate yourself from the outside world; the other is to go to a mountain sanatorium or an isolated island. The deadline is ten years. Choose one."

Meng Shaoan was stunned, as if he didn't understand: "Brother, what did you say?"

"If it were someone else, they would have to go to jail for life, but you only need to use the excuse of recuperating and disappear from the public eye for ten years."

"Why? What did I do wrong? Give me a good reason!"

Meng Shaokang's eyes were heavy. "Of course it's not just that you abandoned your own flesh and blood. There are many reasons for imprisoning you. You wouldn't believe me even if I told you verbally. I will take some time out today to accompany you to see a few people. This is the last favor I will give you as your brother."

After saying that, he stood up and left the house. Meng Shaoan's legs were a little weak at this time, but he gritted his teeth and followed closely.

In the quaint old-style courtyard, a shiny black car was parked on the blue stone corridor. Meng Shaokang and Meng Shaoan got in, and the car glided away quietly.

Meng Shaoan asked: "Where are we going? Who are we going to see?"

"You are speaking for Wen Lan, so aren't you worried about Jin Yanyan and Wen Xin? Just go and see them." Meng Shaokang replied.

Meng Shaoan's face changed several times: "No need, I'm already preparing to divorce Jin Yanyan, settle them and have nothing to do with each other from now on, and let Wen Xin return to the Deng family, which can be regarded as being worthy of the old friend, isn't this what you guys would like to see?"

"It's a good idea, but I'm afraid it won't work as you wish."

"What's the meaning?"

"You'll understand once you meet the person."

"Jin Yanyan is in H Province, how can we meet her?"

"She also came the day after you arrived in Beijing. She made a scene because she was prevented from entering the old house. Now, she looks just like you."

"...I have made my position clear. She and I will definitely divorce. There is no need for you to get involved with them anymore."

"You are the one who is entangled with them. Now I want you to understand clearly whether the Jin Yanyan you married back then is the fiancée of your benefactor!"

Meng Shaoan was a little confused: "Brother, what did you say?"

"I know you understand. Back then, Jin Yanyan had a twin sister, right? The twin sister was called Jin Ruirui. Why didn't the sisters have any contact after you got married? Have you never doubted it? Is the one you married Jin Ruirui or Jin Yanyan?"

(End of this chapter)