Chapter 454 Stop Pretending to Me
Shen Jiheng did hate him, but he didn't want him to lose his life like this.
Everyone says that Shen Jiheng is cold-blooded and ruthless, but Han Xi knows that he is loyal and righteous at heart; otherwise, Shen Qingzhou and her father would not be alive today.
The two walked out of the hospital hand in hand. Shen Jiheng said seriously, "Why did you come here? Are you looking for Liang Dong?"
Han Xi didn't want to hide anything from him, so she nodded and said, "Although what you said makes a lot of sense, I also want to give it a try. He is a reasonable person, but he has been deceived."
Shen Jiheng shook his head: "You're thinking too simply. Bo Siye brought him back. Who knows how much preparation he's made behind the scenes? No matter what you do, it's all in vain."
"At least let me try. If he really reveals those things, it will have a big impact on you. I don't want you to be talked about."
She wanted to try anything that could help Shen Jiheng, otherwise she wouldn't be able to feel at ease.
"I've already said I don't care anymore."
"How could I not care? Just because I didn't call you out on your thoughts doesn't mean I don't know what you're thinking. Let me give it a try, okay?"
Shen Jiheng frowned, and Han Xi grabbed his hands and said, "At least let me try, and let Liang Dong make his own judgment. He can't just listen to Bo Siye's words."
Shen Jiheng put his arm around her shoulder and said helplessly, "You're always so restless, I can't do anything with you."
“Now your aunt doesn’t consult you about anything. I’m worried that this will affect your relationship. Shouldn’t you take the initiative to contact them?”
Although the old lady and Madam Shen both stated last time that they still considered him family, it may not be able to overcome the bond of blood ties.
Moreover, Bo Siye is a silver-tongued man who is very good at bewitching people; he has plenty of ways to persuade them.
Shen Jiheng shook his head: "I don't like things that are forced upon me. If they want to change, I have no complaints."
Since his true identity was revealed, Shen Jiheng has taken the initiative to keep his distance from the Shen family.
Han Xi had asked him to close the distance between the two sides more than once, but he wouldn't listen.
Now Bo Siye is gradually taking over everything in the Shen family. If the old lady and the others end up on his side, then Shen Jiheng will have no chance of winning.
Han Xi really didn't want to see such an arrogant person fall, even though he kept saying he didn't care, he didn't believe he could really accept it.
"Ji Heng, if you don't want to show up, then let me go."
Shen Jiheng maintained his reassuring attitude, smiling as he said to her, "You're overthinking it. I'll take you back to rest."
Han Xi broke free from his embrace and took two steps back, looking at him with a disappointed expression, a look that puzzled Shen Jiheng.
"What's wrong?"
Han Xi said angrily, "Ji Heng, stop pretending. You can tell me all your feelings. I am your lover, and I am willing to share everything with you. You are always afraid that I will worry, so you hide your feelings. I am also tired of guessing."
Shen Jiheng never uttered a single word of complaint in front of her, and always acted as if he didn't care.
But the Shen family was his life's work, and the old lady and Madam Shen were the people he loved most. How could he give them up or feel indifferent?
Han Xi would rather he speak his mind than always act like he doesn't care about anything in front of her.
Shen Jiheng's expression turned blank; he hadn't expected Han Xi to care so much about these things.
He took a deep breath, put his hand on Han Xi's shoulder, and said apologetically, "I just can't bear to see you worry about me."
“When I was in trouble, you helped me without hesitation. Now I’m on your side. No matter what happens to you, I’ll face it with you. Don’t push me away.”
Han Xi's words awakened many memories for him. Shen Jiheng had really made a mistake. He wanted to protect Han Xi behind him, but he overlooked her determination to fight alongside him.
"It was my fault for not thinking things through."
"I want to fight alongside you; I will be your most capable and virtuous wife."
Shen Jiheng smiled and said, "I agree with what you said. You'd better be prepared, it might be very tiring."
Han Xi made a thumbs-up gesture: "I'm not afraid."
Shen Jiheng pinched her cheek and said, "Then let's do as you just said. I'll take you back to the old house to find them and find out where Bai Xue is."
Han Xi nodded firmly: "Leave it to me, don't worry, I will definitely complete the mission."
Or perhaps this is the most appropriate way for the two of them to get along.
The matter was urgent, and Han Xi told him to send her back immediately. Since he didn't want to get involved, she should do it.
Arriving at the gate of the old house, the courtyard that Shen Jiheng once knew so well now felt strangely distant.
He didn't want to set foot in this place until his struggle with Bo Siye was over.
Seeing Shen Jiheng's expression, Han Xi guessed what he was thinking and reassured him, "It's okay, I'll go in by myself. Just wait for my news."
Shen Jiheng rubbed her head: "Okay, but don't push yourself too hard."
Han Xi nodded and got out of the car, determined to succeed for Shen Jiheng's sake.
Han Xi took a deep breath and walked into the house. She saw Madam Shen and her daughter chatting and laughing while reading a parenting book. When she came in, Madam Shen put down the book and greeted her warmly.
"Han Xi is here, come and sit down."
She glanced behind her subconsciously, a hint of disappointment in her eyes, probably because she was expecting Shen Jiheng to appear.
Han Xi understood that although neither she nor her son had said it, they both missed each other.
"Auntie, Mingzhu is here too. How is Grandma? I came here specifically to check on her."
Shen Mingzhu rolled her eyes and said coldly, "What a shameless person. You have nothing to do with our Shen family, so why are you pretending to be so sympathetic?"
She had never liked Han Xi before, and after learning their identities, she became even more prejudiced, wishing they would all disappear.
Madam Shen glared at her angrily: "How dare you talk like that? She will always be your sister-in-law."
Shen Mingzhu simply said, "My brother is Bo Siye, so it seems she's planning to remarry."
"Shen Mingzhu, you're really going too far with your words." Madam Shen's reprimands no longer had any effect on her.
Han Xi smiled faintly and didn't argue with her; he had come here on important business.
Han Xi took Madam Shen's hand and said, "Auntie, I have something to discuss with you. Let's go back to the room to talk."
Shen Mingzhu coughed lightly and said, "Mom, you must not be misled by others. Always remember who your son really is."
"Stop making sarcastic remarks. I will not forget my original intention. On the contrary, you should think about who is still alive."
Shen Mingzhu committed many evils back then, but Shen Jiheng let her off the hook; otherwise, she wouldn't be living such a carefree life today.
Shen Mingzhu snorted with a dark face. It seemed that what Bo Siye said was true. Her mother still valued Shen Jiheng the most. Only by making them turn against each other would there be a chance.
Shen Mingzhu stroked her slightly protruding belly, knowing she had no choice but to obey Bo Siye's words and use this as leverage to suppress them.
Han Xi felt a terrifying gaze behind her and turned around to see Shen Mingzhu looking at her with a fierce expression.
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