“You can’t see into someone’s heart. Have you ever thought that because of Chen Moli’s matter before and Li Luchuan’s matter this time, he might harbor resentment towards the Xiang family because of his psychological imbalance? You are straightforward and you say everything, but he won’t. He keeps it all to himself…”
Even if he likes you, he can't help but have his own selfish motives.
"I trust others, but not Shen Shixun. He and I don't have many secrets."
"Really? You once told me that his father passed away when he was very young, and you wanted to help him find his father. I think you must have mentioned it to him. What did he say?"
"Did they give you any clues?"
Jiang Yao looked at the child in her arms. "This child is yours, and his too, but do you really understand him?"
Jiang Yao knew better than anyone how their relationship started: they began as complete strangers, and only later, through further contact, did feelings develop.
She could sense that Xiang Nanzhi was quite devoted to Shen Shixun, so she had to remind her, "Nanzhi, you trust him so much. If he has ulterior motives, you won't be able to protect yourself."
Especially now that Shen Shixun has suddenly returned to Saigon and is no longer with her, it would be too easy for him to plot something.
Xiang Nanzhi glanced at her. "Jiang Yao, what do you mean?"
"I just wanted to remind you."
"If you really care about me, don't speak ill of him."
Xiang Nanzhi frowned. "Shen Shixun grew up in Saigon. He came from the grasslands very late. Have you ever been to the grasslands?"
Jiang Yao didn't know whether she should continue. Her breath caught in her throat as she looked at Xiang Nanzhi and bit her lip slightly.
"The people of the grasslands are simple and honest, and Shen Shixun is a very principled person. He promised me that the three of us would be together in the future. He is going to take care of his mother for the time being, and he will come back when his mother is feeling better."
"In that case, are you willing to live that kind of life with him?"
"I wouldn't, unless I'm crazy."
Xiang Nanzhi took a bite of the strawberry, only biting off the tip and leaving the white part aside.
“He will also think that if you are unwilling to compromise for him, but he is willing to compromise for you, he will also feel that it is unfair.”
"Jiang Yao".
She was initially quite happy when Jiang Yao came to visit her, and the first part of their conversation went very well.
But when she was advised to be wary of Shen Shixun, she couldn't stand it.
Her father and older brother had bullied Shen Shixun because of her before. She finally managed to convince him, but Jiang Yao is saying these kinds of things now. Why does she have to be targeted by so many people just because she likes a man?
Why can't they believe Shen Shixun?
Xiang Nanzhi felt it was unfair to her man and felt wronged for him. "I don't think Shen Shixun is that kind of person. Secondly, Jiang Yao, don't use your understanding of men to judge what kind of person Shen Shixun is."
Because the men she met... were all pretty scumbags, while Shen Shixun was very upright.
These words were undoubtedly hurtful, and Xiang Nanzhi herself was unhappy when she said them. "You may be right, but I firmly believe that Shen Shixun will protect me and will not do anything to hurt me. It is true that one should be wary of others, but as a couple, being wary of one's own husband and man, that kind of relationship, let alone marriage, even if it is a romantic relationship, will not bring happiness."
She looked at Jiang Yao and said, "Perhaps you should also reflect on yourself and see if you've been too insincere in your interactions with others?"
As Jiang Yao walked through the garden after leaving the Xiang family home, she felt heavy-hearted. Ma Xiaorong accompanied her the whole way.
Jiang Yao understood that Xiang Nan was straightforward and didn't mean to hurt her, but she still couldn't help but worry about her. In her current state, if Shen Shixun had any ulterior motives, she would be unable to guard against it.
Ma Xiaorong followed her to the parking lot, and the two did not exchange a single word the entire time.
Jiang Yao was about to open the car door with the car keys in hand when Ma Xiaorong reminded her, "The master and the eldest young master have already made decisions on many things, so you don't need to remind them."
The master and the eldest son are the real family; they know what truly matters to her.
She had considered telling Xiang Nanzhi, but upon further reflection, she felt it was unnecessary.
Her relationship with Shen Shixun started out as a ridiculous affair, and now that the Xiang family has a child, Xiang Nanzhi can no longer continue to be with a man like that.
"you mean……"
"It's unnecessary for her to be wary of Shen Shixun. The master and the eldest young master know what's going on."
"But does Nanzhi know about these things? Have you told her?"
“As I said, she also spoke to the master, but you know, no one can change what the master is determined to do.”
Jiang Yao thought about it and immediately had the answer in her heart. She closed the car door and wanted to go back to find Xiang Nanzhi, but Ma Xiaorong stopped her. "Miss Jiang, don't forget your identity. The entire Xiang family should not welcome you, but the master is magnanimous and has already been very kind to not hold a grudge about the past. You should... you should behave yourself. It's better for everyone."
“Nan Zhi doesn’t know anything. What you’re doing is wrong. Since you consider her a friend, you should tell her all of this.”
“I do consider her a friend, but I’m paid by the master.” Ma Xiaorong blushed as Jiang Yao spoke. “Besides, Shen Shixun is indeed not good enough for her. If they get entangled briefly, others will just watch the show. But in the long run, being with a man like that will lower her status. Others will just laugh at her.”
The concept of "marrying someone of equal social standing" is what Xiang Zhengyi values most. He arranged for them to marry only to get rid of Song Ze and, incidentally, to rightfully welcome the next generation into the Xiang family.
Making them divorce is also to get rid of Shen Shixun, the person who is currently the most irritating to the Xiang family.
Jiang Yao was well aware of the stakes involved and dared not speak of it lightly.
But from a perspective of justice, it's understandable that she would hire a son-in-law from such a poor place who would frequently upset her precious daughter, causing her to lose her temper several times, and recently even making her fall while pregnant...
Let alone seeking justice, even a father from an ordinary family would find it unbearable.
However, from Xiang Nanzhi's perspective, this was only a matter between her and Shen Shixun, and had nothing to do with anyone else.
As for Shen Shixun, he bore all the brunt of it all...
Not long after Jiang Yao drove away, she encountered Xiang Ciyuan driving back.
The man had parked his car on the side of the road beforehand, but Jiang Yao pretended not to see it and drove away.
Jiang Yao's phone rang quickly, and she answered, "Hello..."
"return."
"What?"
"Don't play dumb, didn't you see my car? Why are you running away?"
She did see it, but she saw that Xiang Ciyuan only wanted to run away and had no other thoughts.
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