Shen Huai'an looked at the old lady, subconsciously pushed up his glasses, and said gently, "My elder brother has always been more favored by you than I am. I can understand why you speak up for him."
“After my parents’ accident, I moved out of the old house and haven’t spent much time with you. It’s always been my older brother who’s been by your side and caring for you. People are naturally biased, and I understand that, but you shouldn’t be taking my older brother’s side in this unfounded matter!”
The old lady's face turned pale instantly. Had Shen Huai'an lost his mind? How dare he admit to being biased in public?
“Huai’an, you can’t say things like that. When have I ever been biased? You and Taimin are both my grandsons. I’ve always treated them equally.”
The old lady valued her reputation most during her many years in the Shen family. She acted cautiously and treated these unrelated children with great love and kindness.
She has maintained this persona all these years, and even when Grandpa Shen was alive, he couldn't help but praise her.
The old lady was a woman who had seen a lot in her life; back then, the Shen family members had also examined themselves in this ancestral hall.
She remembers all the old folks present.
She had endured countless scornful looks in order to get into this family, but later everyone praised her for being virtuous, dignified, thrifty, generous, and proper. It was through this good reputation that she gained a position in the Shen family and became respected.
The old lady was full of grievances. "What did I do wrong? I've spent my whole life worrying about this family. Now that my children have grown up and started their own families, I thought I could finally enjoy my retirement."
"But what's the result? When I get old, I still have to suffer from my children's complaints!"
The old lady clutched her chest, heartbroken. "I'm just an old woman, I can't take any more stress, and this happened just when I was feeling better."
"Is Huai'an blaming me for not speaking up for you, or is it blaming me for not keeping a close eye on your older brother?"
As she spoke, she shook her head, looking like she was about to cry, and held her forehead with her hand, as if she had suffered a blow.
Normally, Shen Huai'an would give in to her when she was like this, thinking that it was really not easy for her to go through all this trouble at her age. But today, Shen Huai'an was determined not to tolerate it any longer.
Some things are better said outright, Shen Huai'an said with a wry smile:
"With such a big thing happening today, why don't you help me? If my innocence can't be proven, I might lose everything, or even be kicked out of the Shen family and go to jail."
“In your eyes, I have a limp and my parents are gone, so I’m a useless person. If you want me to be kicked out of the company, I have to leave obediently. If you want me to come back and clean up the mess for Shen Taimin, I have to come back immediately.”
"Yes, my leg is lame, which makes many things inconvenient, but I still feel like I'm the same Shen Er as before. I can still bring benefits to the group and the Shen family."
"Grandma, if you weren't biased, none of this would have happened today!"
Shen Taimin couldn't help but snort coldly upon hearing Shen Huai'an's words. Since he knew he was a cripple, why didn't he get out of the group?
The old lady was on the verge of tears, and she choked out:
“Huai’an, ask yourself honestly how I’ve treated you all these years. I asked you to temporarily leave the group because I was afraid you’d overwork yourself. How did it come out in your mouth as me trying to get rid of you? Why should I stay here and live with the old man? That way, I won’t have to worry about the kids complaining!”
Third Uncle glanced at it, then slapped the table. "Stop talking about those things. We're talking about the two brothers now."
"Shim Tae-min framed his own brother, which also involves damage to the family's interests. I would like to ask for your opinions on this matter?"
Third Uncle now finds Shen Taimin displeasing no matter what, while Huai'an is the good boy in his heart.
This matter has absolutely nothing to do with Huai'an.
"Kick him out of the Shen family! This kind of person doesn't even spare his own brother. Who knows, he might harm someone else someday!" Someone suggested kicking Shen Taimin out.
Shim Tae-min's expression immediately turned ferocious.
He turned to look at the crowd, gritting his teeth as he said, "You want to kick me out?"
"You're all getting old and blind. Shen Huai'an fooled you all with just a few words."
Third Uncle looked at him quietly, "Taemin, you are really disappointing. At a time like this, you are still thinking of dragging Huai'an down with you."
"I think we have to resort to family discipline at this point, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public."
Mentioning the family rules caused everyone's expressions to change slightly. Lin Wanxing looked intently at the people in the ancestral hall.
Their expressions were very serious, as if family discipline was a very severe punishment.
Lin Wanxing tugged at Shen Huai'an's sleeve, "Is family discipline really that terrifying?"
Shen Huai'an smiled and said, "It's not very scary, just a bit of suffering."
Those who seriously violate the family rules will be punished by the family law. Back when Shen Qingyu got a female classmate pregnant during her school days, the old man dragged her to the ancestral hall and used family law against her.
This was a scandal for the Shen family. The old man was furious. Shen Qingyu was stripped naked and forced to kneel on stones, enduring the whipping.
A single lash of the whip can tear a person's skin and flesh, and kneeling on stones is an even greater ordeal.
Having to keep kneeling on sharp stones is excruciating, a feeling worse than death, while also enduring physical pain.
Shen Qingyu broke the family rules back then and was almost beaten to death outside the ancestral hall.
Fortunately, many people persuaded Shen Qingyu to stay alive, and the old man spared him out of respect for Shen Qingyu's father.
No one will plead for Shim Tae-min now, but he won't be beaten to death; he'll definitely be crippled.
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