Shen Qing couldn't see her efforts, let her be tormented by her in-laws, and imposed strict control over her life and long-term invisible mental oppression on her.
It wasn't until after her death that he realized her importance and the love he had never easily expressed.
What use is deep affection when the person is dead?
Shen Zhiyi lowered her eyes and continued, "So, when she found out that she and Gu's mother were pregnant one after the other, she had already made plans."
"The plan to make me leave the Shen family."
She didn't want her daughter to grow up in such a cold and selfish family.
They didn't want her to repeat her fate, to become a pawn in a marriage of convenience with a wealthy family, and to suffer the same torment in her new family.
She wanted her to be free, to be happy, and to feel loved and supported.
So she gave the Gu family a large sum of money, enough to take care of Shen Zhiyi for the rest of her life.
She begged them to switch her daughter with theirs and to genuinely care for her, nurture her as she grows up, and let her live a carefree and happy life.
Gu Jia has indeed lived up to that.
"Mother Gu is soft-hearted and grateful for my mother's sincere treatment over the years. Moreover, letting her son enter the Shen family and grow up in such a wealthy family that everyone envies is an irresistible temptation for anyone."
"So she agreed."
“Over the years, they have never wronged me or deprived me of anything.” Shen Zhiyi thought of her deceased parents and felt a pang of sadness. “On the contrary, they gave me plenty of love and support and let me know the truth early on.”
“I am very grateful to them.”
Shen Zhiyi looked at Shen Qing quietly, "But perhaps I resemble you."
"Having learned so much, I'm still not satisfied; greed and ambition flow through my very bones."
She not only learned a lot, but also actively pursued everything, and her desires and ambitions grew ever larger.
And these are things that the Gu family cannot provide.
So she decided to come back.
Shen Qing's face was ashen, as if he couldn't accept what he had heard.
"So you came back to get revenge on me?"
"Taking revenge on the Shen family?"
Looking at his daughter, he seemed to see a reflection of his younger self in her.
She is the one who is truly like him.
He shares the same blood with me deep down.
"No, I'm just here to take back everything that should belong to me," Shen Zhiyi said calmly. "My life should be in my own hands, not arranged by anyone else."
"Whether it's you or my mother."
Therefore, she devised a plan to make Shen Zhang's people discover her.
They also took advantage of Gu Lianzhou.
She bet that he had a kind and soft heart that cared for his family, and that he would definitely help her.
And he certainly didn't disappoint her.
"I will marry Gu Lianzhou and keep him in the Shen family forever." Shen Zhiyi said firmly, as if issuing an ultimatum, "I am informing you of this, not seeking your consent."
"Because you have never made the right decision when it comes to relationships."
She will use her own methods to get Gu Lianzhou back on track.
Let him stay by her side forever.
This can be considered as repaying the Gu family for taking care of her for so many years.
Shen Qing stared at her blankly.
It was as if he could see his deceased wife's final accusation against him in her resolute and indifferent face.
Tears streamed down her cloudy eyes.
He wronged Xiaowan...
He opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing. He took the agreement in front of him and signed it with trembling hands.
*
When Gu Lianzhou woke up, he found himself in the basement of the villa.
He was naked from the waist up, his hands were bound behind his back with silk ribbons, and he was kneeling on the carpet, facing the direction of Shen Zhiyi.
She was wearing a black wrap dress, sitting on a single sofa, swirling a glass of red wine, and on her feet were a pair of red pointed high heels that he had never seen before.
Her once gentle and obedient long, straight black hair has been transformed into big waves that drape over her shoulders like seaweed.
He looked completely unfamiliar from head to toe.
"Brother's awake?" She chuckled softly, swirling her wine glass.
Using the tip of her shoe to lift his chin, she feigned surprise and said, "Hmm... why are you looking at me like that?"
"You hate me?"
She raised an eyebrow, then pressed her foot down lightly on his Adam's apple.
Gu Lianzhou suddenly gasped for breath.
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