The atmosphere in this house is gloomy and lifeless. The entire inner courtyard is decorated with black and red as the main colors, supplemented by other dark colors. You can't feel any of the warmth that a home should have here.
The courtyard is planted with a large number of pine and cypress trees, with jade paving and a traditional Chinese vermilion gate adorned with various golden patterns.
"Second brother, you're finally back! Your eldest brother has been talking about you all morning."
A classical beauty walked over, dressed in an elegant light blue cheongsam. Her face was delicate, her demeanor graceful, and her short-heeled white shoes made a crisp sound with each step.
She walked up with a bright smile and great enthusiasm. She was Shen Taimin's wife, and also one of the more important ladies in this old house.
"Sister-in-law, I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting," Shen Huai'an said apologetically.
"No matter what, we're all family. It's only right to wait a while."
"The old lady and the other elders are waiting inside. Let's hurry up and not keep them waiting."
Jin Yuwan said with a smile that her sparkling beautiful eyes only glanced at Lin Wanxing, and Lin Wanxing was so frightened that she hid behind Shen Huai'an.
Jin Yuwan was a smart woman; she wouldn't ask too many questions about Lin Wanxing. The banquet that day had caused quite a stir; everyone knew that Shen Er had taken the fool back with him.
This matter has already aroused the old lady's dissatisfaction. Does anyone else need to say anything more? The old lady will definitely not give Shen Er a good look later.
As for this fool, he's just a dispensable nobody.
Lin Wanxing seemed to be ignored, but he didn't care. He just wanted to stay obediently by Shen Huai'an's side.
After passing through a long corridor, you officially enter the Shen family's residence.
The family members were already seated at the long mahogany table, with the old lady and several elders of the Shen family sitting at the head of the table.
The old lady was not old, but she was well-maintained with faint fine lines around her eyes. She was dressed in a luxurious manner and sat in the main seat.
She was not the biological grandmother of Shen Huai'an, the first wife of Mr. Shen. She had no children all these years and had no sons. However, Shen Taimin had always put her first and always put the old lady first in everything.
Shen Taimin listened to her every word and was very filial, calling her "Grandma" repeatedly, even more affectionately than his own grandmother.
The old man's first wife passed away before Shen Huai'an was even born; she was their biological grandmother. But now, whoever provides the milk is considered their mother, regardless of whether they are related or not.
The old lady's left hand is Shim Tae-min's mother.
As for Shim Tae-min's father, he had already passed away due to illness. He was the old man's beloved eldest son, but his life was taken away by the disease.
Shen Huai'an's parents were also involved in a sudden car accident and died unexpectedly. Although it was an accident, who can say for sure?
The old man also has a third son, but he is physically weak and rarely appears in public nowadays.
The rest, in descending order, are the younger generations of the eldest and third branches of the Shen family.
"Grandma, Auntie, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
The old lady lifted her eyelids and glanced at Shen Huai'an indifferently, saying, "There's no need to be so polite when the family has a meal together. Huai'an, now that you've settled the marriage arrangements, we can rest assured."
"You're not getting any younger, it's time to get married. Fortunately, the marriage agreement with the Lin family still stands, so you've finally gotten married."
Shen Huai'an remained calm and composed despite the subtle scrutiny from the group. He sat up straight, a polite smile on his face, and said respectfully and humbly, "Grandson always worries you, Grandmother. This is my unfilial piety. I am indeed not young, and with my disability, I have not been able to find a suitable person to marry all these years. Fortunately, I met Xingxing who does not mind my age."
As he spoke, Shen Huai'an glanced at Lin Wanxing beside him and continued, "I'm married now, so you don't need to worry about me anymore."
Shen Youqing glanced sideways at her second brother, who was very poised and eloquent, and irritably pulled all her long hair back.
Her second brother was also a man of exceptional talent. Even though he had some leg problems, he was still a member of the Shen family. What kind of person would marry a fool?
But her grandmother didn't care about the marriage at all, and even supported it. Shen Youqing really couldn't understand it. However, she had never been involved in the company's internal affairs since she was a child. She always pursued freedom and was rarely at home. It was normal for her not to know that there was internal strife in the family.
Shen Huai'an and Lin Wanxing were seated at the very back of the long table, next to a group of younger people. They arrived a little late, but given Shen Huai'an's status, it looked rather comical to see him sitting with a bunch of children.
Lin Wanxing rarely saw such a scene: the family sitting together, yet each with their own thoughts.
There wasn't a trace of a joyful atmosphere; the whole family sitting there seemed to be waiting to see Shen Er make a fool of himself.
The old lady was wholeheartedly helping Shen Taimin, and she looked down on Shen Huai'an.
Therefore, many things in the group are now handled by Shim Tae-min.
Shen Huai'an held chopsticks in his slender hand and placed a small piece of sweet and sour pork ribs on Lin Wanxing's plate. His eyes were full of tenderness: "Eat up, don't be shy, just tell me what you want to eat."
At this moment, Shen Zhiting, who was sitting on the side of the main house, turned her eyes and looked at her silent father, asking, "I heard that Young Master Lin was sick before. I wonder if he has recovered now."
"I happen to know a psychiatrist. Would you like me to introduce you to him, Young Master Lin?" she asked Lin Wanxing, feigning concern, but her words were a veiled accusation that Lin Wanxing was mentally ill.
Hearing his youngest daughter's words, Shen Taimin coughed and said, "Second son, Xiaoting is just straightforward. Don't take it too personally."
Then, feigning concern, he added, "But since you're sick, you really should see a doctor to avoid delaying your treatment!"
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