As soon as they entered the second courtyard gate, they saw the Shen family's butler standing at the door.
"This is Song Bo."
Yan Yaoyao nodded and greeted them obediently and shyly.
Songbo smiled and nodded. Although he was dressed in a suit and tie, his attitude was calm and approachable.
"Second Young Master, the Old Master means that you should go in alone."
Shen Zhou's face stiffened. "What? Uncle Song, Yao Yao has already come over. Isn't it a bit impolite to leave her standing outside?"
Songbo laughed and said, "Of course I won't leave Miss Yaoyao out in the cold. I'll have someone take good care of her."
However, since the old man didn't intend to see her, she couldn't enter through the main entrance and could only wait in the side hall.
Shen Zhou felt insulted. If he agreed today, wouldn't he be admitting his incompetence and cowardice in front of Yan Yaoyao?
He angrily grabbed Yan Yaoyao's hand and pulled her around.
"This is outrageous! Let's go!"
Songbo still had a smile on his face and did not stop the sinking boat.
Chen Zhou was willing to leave, but Yan Yaoyao was not.
Since we've come all this way, even if we can't see the old man, it would be good to go in and sit for a while.
“Brother Chenzhou, we’ve come all this way, how can we not go in? That’s not right.”
Chen Zhou was stunned. "Yao Yao, you..."
Yan Yaoyao smiled gently, "I'm not wronged. I didn't give any advance notice before coming here, so I understand that Grandpa Shen won't see me. But you can't refuse to come in just because I won't. This is your home. Go in and have a good talk with Grandpa. I'll wait for you in the side hall."
Her maturity made Chen Zhou feel even more heartbroken.
"Yaoyao, I'm sorry you had to go through this."
Yan Yaoyao forced a smile and said, "I'm not wronged."
What grievances could she possibly have? With a family background like the Shen family, even if she couldn't marry into it, getting even the slightest benefit would be enough.
"Uncle Song, thank you for your help," Yan Yaoyao said to Uncle Song, who was leading the way.
Songbo turned around with a smile, his old and cloudy eyes seeming to pierce her heart.
Yan Yaoyao quickly lowered her head.
On the other side, Chen Zhou entered the house.
The old man, Shen Qunbo and Zhou Yuanxi, and the Shen couple were all present.
It was more like a joint trial.
Chen Zhou's steps were unsteady, and he felt a little uneasy. He called out to everyone in turn.
The old man didn't let him sit, and he didn't dare to sit either, so he just stood there.
"Songbo."
Just as Song Bo had settled Yan Yaoyao in, he heard the old man calling him, and he quickly went over.
"yes."
"Take the family law."
Zhou Yuanxi's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but call out, "Dad!"
Shen Qunbo pressed down on her hand and said in a deep voice, "Do you want to be punished along with him?"
We haven't settled accounts with Zhou Yuanxi for what she did to Yan Qiao last time.
Seeing Shen Qunbo's indifferent gaze, Zhou Yuanxi could only grit her teeth and watch as Shen Zhou received twenty lashes from the rattan whip.
Despite his age, Uncle Song is still quite strong.
A fight could be fatal.
After being struck twenty times, Chen Zhou's face turned deathly pale, devoid of color, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.
Old Master Shen's expression remained unchanged. "You have broken your promise and disregarded the reputation of the Shen family. Do you accept this punishment?"
Chen Zhou braced himself on the ground with both hands, the veins on the back of his hands bulging.
"recognize!"
The old man nodded. "Very good. Now let's talk about your marriage with the Yan family. Has it been decided to dissolve it?"
"Grandpa, I believe that a strong emotional foundation is crucial for a marriage to last a lifetime. I don't like Yan Qiao; my heart belongs only to Yao Yao, just as my elder brother only loves his wife. I also want a wife with whom I can share a life of mutual support." Shen Zhou's attitude was resolute.
The old man neither denied his words nor interfered with his decision.
Instead, he said, "Since that's the case, I will transfer the 5% of shares that I promised to give you after marriage to Yan Qiao as compensation for her. You have no objection, right?"
Zhou Yuanxi's expression changed drastically, and she cried out, "Dad!"
The Shen family business is a family enterprise, and the majority of the shares are naturally held by members of the Shen family.
When the old man was still in the company, he held more than 60% of the group's shares.
Then a portion was transferred to Shen Qunbo and Shen Wu, while Zhou Yuanxi and Shen Zhou received none.
He had promised Shen Zhou that he would give him 5% of the shares after their marriage, but now he's going to fly away too.
Neither Shen Qunbo nor Shen Wu expressed their opinions, because they knew what kind of person Shen Zhou was.
Shen Zhou was torn between two conflicting emotions: Yan Yaoyao on one side and the family shares on the other.
He was so eager to prove himself, to prove that he was no worse than Chen Wu.
But Chen Wu was born before him and joined the company before him, so he always lived in the shadow of his older brother.
Grandpa's favoritism has become the norm, and now he doesn't even want to give him shares anymore.
Why should I?!
"Dad, Dad! Hongmei's shares belong to our Shen family. Why should they be given to an outsider like Yan Qiao? You can't be so foolish!"
Old Master Shen's sharp gaze fell on her, and he said sternly, "You know it's from the Shen family, not your Zhou family! Ah Wu, show your Aunt Zhou what the Zhou family members have been doing in the group!"
Shen Wu, who had been lazily drooping his eyelids, was suddenly called out, and Xu Ran next to him pinched him.
"Grandpa is calling you."
Chen Wu said helplessly, "Grandpa, let's keep things separate."
Today is about dealing with the sunken boat, why drag Zhou Yuanxi into this?
The old man sneered, "You've been lining your own pockets, practically emptying the entire company as if it were your own property! If it weren't for A'wu trying to save you some face, the entire Zhou family would have to pack their bags and leave!"
If Zhou Yuanxi hadn't been sitting, she would probably be collapsed on the ground by now.
She didn't really know what her brother and sister-in-law and some relatives worked for the group.
Now it seems that a mistake was made, but it was covered up by complacency.
"Dad, we're not breaking off the engagement!" Zhou Yuanxi quickly made a decision.
She was confused for a moment and thought of going along with Chen Zhou's wishes.
Although she didn't like Yan Qiao, even if it were Yan Yaoyao, how much would she like her?
Since I don't like either of them, I might as well choose a daughter-in-law who knows how to please the old man.
"We're not refunding! We're not refunding!"
This marriage cannot be called off.
The sunken boat crashed heavily onto the floor, and closed its eyes in despair.
He had no choice at all.
Or rather, the old man was certain that he wouldn't give up his shares for Yan Yaoyao.
"Chen Zhou, let me ask you one more time, are you sure you want to break off this marriage?" The old man's voice struck him hard.
Shen Zhou said in a hoarse voice, "I will listen to my mother and not back out. I was confused for a moment."
The old man didn't say anything more, but he was actually quite disappointed in Chen Zhou.
"Uncle Song, have someone help him tidy up."
Songbo smiled and agreed, "I've already called the doctor. Do you want to go practice your calligraphy?"
The old man glanced at the time. "No, I'm not going. I have a chess game with Lao Pei. I'm leaving now."
"I'll have someone arrange a car."
"No need, I'll walk, it's not far." He waved his hand and walked out with his cane.
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