Chapter 22
Lin Ruolan felt uneasy when she looked at her big black eyes.
"Why are you looking at me like that?
I am just thinking about you. While you are young and beautiful, you can find a supporter. If you have a child, you will be more honored as a mother.
I just don't have a son, and you're not ambitious, otherwise you would have become the mistress of Chen Garden long ago. Why bother looking at Shen Jinghan's face? "
Lin Ruolan complained unwillingly. She had frequent abortions in her early years, and by the time she met Shen Zhongqi, it was too late and she was no longer able to have children. She had no choice but to bring Lin Ran to Shen Garden.
But this damn girl has a stubborn temper and no ambition.
It's very frustrating.
Lin Ran wasn't sure if she really didn't know or was just pretending.
No one in Chenyuan is as simple as they seem, including her.
She hated this place, but had to come back here. She wanted to break up with Shen Jinghan, but had to commit herself to him.
Therefore, everyone here is covered with several layers of human skin, and no one knows what is underneath the skin.
So, she doesn't trust anyone.
She lowered her eyes and said softly, "You choose Shen Zhuoyu?"
Lin Ruolan said quietly: "Don't underestimate him because he is an illegitimate child. Your uncle Shen has said in private that he will definitely have a share of the Shen family's property in the future.
I've had someone investigate Shen Zhuoyu's background. His mother and Shen Zhongqi are a partnership of interest, and I heard they hold considerable power in the mainland. If the Shen family weren't based in Hong Kong, it's unclear who would be in charge of Shen Garden.
Lin Ruolan paused and said, "So you absolutely won't lose out by being with him. Otherwise, why didn't Shen Zhuoyu die when Shen Jinghan had such a big handle on you? It's not that he didn't want to, it's that he couldn't."
Lin Ran's pupils shrank slightly. So, Shen Jinghan was backed by the old wealthy Mei family, and Shen Zhuoyu was the second generation of the inland family?
What about Lin Ruolan? Why did she live in Shen Garden? Why did she get Shen Zhongqi's attention?
She didn't believe that Lin Ruolan could hold on to this position just by having a good voice.
There must be some vested interest between Lin Ruolan and Shen Zhongqi.
Lin Ran lowered her eyes and said calmly, "My second brother never mentioned this to me, how did you know?"
Lin Ruolan sneered: "I have my own channels, don't worry about it.
Now that the second brother is back, it’s time to take sides.”
Lin Ran probed: "You also said that Chenyuan's roots are in Hong Kong. As long as the Mei family doesn't fall, big brother won't fall either. I want to stand with big brother."
Lin Ruolan poked her forehead and said angrily, "What do you know? Chen Jinghan hates us to the core. If he doesn't die, we will die."
Lin Ran: "Why do you hate us?"
"Of course it's because..." Lin Ruolan's voice stopped abruptly, and she sneered, "You have learned to play tricks on me. Will your mother harm you? Don't ask about the Shen family's affairs. You just need to hold on to Shen Zhuoyu tightly."
Lin Ran sneered in her heart. There is no mother or daughter when it comes to interests. She knew clearly what she had done.
"Auntie Lin, Ranran, what are you talking about?" A lazy voice came.
Shen Zhuoyu was wearing a nightgown, standing on the stairs, yawning lazily.
Both of them were shocked. When did he come?
Lin Ruolan smiled flatteringly and said, "I just told Ranran that Hong Kong has changed a lot in recent years. I have booked a Michelin three-star restaurant for you. It's right by the sea. You can have a meal and reminisce about the past."
Chen Zhuoyu smiled and said, "Aunt Lin is really thoughtful. I was just planning to ask Ranran to take me around Hong Kong and meet up with some friends."
Lin Ruolan was overjoyed and pinched Lin Ran.
Lin Ran's eyes were misty, and he nodded and said, "Okay."
Lin Ran returned to her room and changed into her going-out clothes.
April in Hong Kong is the season of spring flowers. She changed into the simplest T-shirt and trousers, put on a gray wide-length windbreaker, and came out carrying a canvas bag.
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