Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Shen Yurou’s Face Is Slapped by the Shen Family Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Shen Yurou’s Face Is Slapped by the Shen Family No one knew how wide Elder Shen’s connections were, not even Shen Dongli!
Shen Yurou looked at the pile of priceless gifts and felt faint!
A ghostly voice sounded in her ear.
“Shen Yurou, where do you think you’re going?”
“Ahhh! Sister Shaojia, why do you have to scare me like that? You nearly gave me a heart attack!”
Shen Shaojia was practically whispering in Shen Yurou’s ear, frightening her so much she jumped!
“Stop pretending. You were the one who released that video, weren’t you? You even showed me the video before. Don’t tell me someone stole your phone and deliberately played it at Qingwu’s birthday party!”
Shen Yurou cried like a weeping beauty, with a hint of playfulness, “I only did it for Sister Qingwu’s good! What if she has someone she likes and doesn’t want to marry President Pei? I can’t bear to see her unhappy! How could you think I did it on purpose, Sister Shaojia!”
Shen Shaojia frowned, staring at Shen Yurou, who looked guilty.
“Sister Shaojia, Grandma is still in the hospital with no one to care for her. I’ll head to the hospital now. Can we talk about anything else when I get back?”
“Go on.”
Shen Shaojia watched Shen Yurou flee, her eyes filled with scrutiny.
What was it about Shen Yurou that seemed increasingly suspicious?
…
After the banquet, Shen Dongli looked at Pei Jue, “Didn’t President Pei say he had something to discuss with us?”
The four sons of the Shen Family looked at Pei Jue with guarded expressions.
If he were to say anything about taking their sister from them, they’d chase him out immediately!
“It’s my grandfather. He hopes Qingwu will visit him. Also, someone from the Shen Family previously bought some trending topics online that weren’t beneficial for both Shen and Pei families. I’ve already dealt with it, but Uncle and Aunt still have the right to know.”
Shen Dongli grew tense.
“What trending topics?”
Annie handed over the phone respectfully, “President Shen, it was a trending topic bought by a Miss called Shen Yurou, claiming she was the only daughter of the Shen Family.”
“Oh dear, how did I forget about that girl Yurou?”
Shen Dongli looked around but couldn’t find Shen Yurou.
“How could she be so careless as to buy such trending topics? Luckily, President Pei discovered it in time, or else both our families’ reputations would have been ruined! I don’t have such a daughter; at most, she’s just a granddaughter my mother adopted.”
Shen Dongli apologized, “The old lady’s health isn’t great, and it’s normal for her mind to get a bit confused… As for the Elder wanting to see Qingwu, that’s simple. Qingwu visits her grandfather every day, so she’ll check in on Elder Pei as well.”
Qingwu had already agreed to help Pei Jue with his grandfather’s treatment, and she wouldn’t change her mind when she found out he wasn’t just a poor cab driver.
“Alright, I’ll go tomorrow.”
“I’ll pick you up tomorrow. I live next door, so we’ll be neighbors from now on.”
Shen Boyi: “…”
If he had known Pei Jue had bought a house in Leisure Inn, he’d have opted for a castle for Qingwu instead!
He refused to believe Pei Jue could still be Qingwu’s neighbor after buying a castle!
…
In Ning City, at the Lin Family Villa
Lin Xuecheng clutched her phone, filled with envy and resentment, watching the global live broadcast of the Shen Family’s eldest daughter’s birthday banquet!
Even a random wine glass at the banquet was enough to cover her living expenses for a month…
Yet when the Eldest Lady Shen made her entrance, the video stuttered, leaving Lin Xuecheng unable to see what she looked like.
“Why do these things never happen to me when we’re all just people…”
When the video resumed, Lin Xuecheng’s sharp eyes spotted a corner of the screen, where someone arm in arm with an old man turned out to be Qingwu!
“Mom, isn’t that Qingwu? How is she at the Shen Family’s birthday banquet?”
Qian Yueqiang gave a disdainful glance.
“That old man looks eighty at least. Qingwu’s managed to hook up with someone so old. Once his family finds out, they’ll break her legs!”
Lin Xuecheng felt the mood sour and turned off the live stream after a few more glances.
She snuck into Lin Jingsheng’s study, lifted a few documents, and caught a cab to the Lu Family…
…
In the Shen Family’s four sons’ study, all four, plus Shen Shaojia, wore serious expressions.
Shen Boyi, “I think Pei Jue genuinely likes Qingwu.”
Shen Zhongshuang, “What’s the use of liking her? Qingwu just got back home. I won’t let her marry so soon! At least not before she’s thirty!”
Shen Shaojia, “… If you say thirty, not only Qingwu but Dad, Mom, and Grandpa will all want to kill you.”
Shen Shushan, “To marry our beloved sister from us is no simple task!”
Shen Jishi, “I’ll immediately check for any legal loopholes in the Pei Group and see if they’ve done anything illegal; otherwise, I won’t be at ease with Qingwu marrying into their family!”
The five of them exchanged glances, sensing the gravity in each other’s eyes!
Just the thought of Qingwu getting married so soon was something they couldn’t accept in a million years!
Shen Shaojia suddenly spoke, “What if, and this is a big ‘what if,’ Qingwu actually likes him?”
Everyone: “!!!”
Shen Boyi adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose, speaking sternly, “Regardless of whether Qingwu likes him or not, we must ensure she isn’t deceived!”
Their sister was pure and adorable, knowing little.
This family still relied on them to protect it!
Meanwhile, in Qingwu’s room.
She looked at a long string of messages on her phone, all from Pei Jue.
They were nothing but questions about where she was, if she needed a ride, if she was tired today, and if she had any recent assignments…
He’d been messaging her non-stop after the banquet ended.
Qingwu promptly blocked him and turned her attention to replying to her mentors.
“I’ve received the gift. Thank you, Master.”
Hai Xin: “Girl, I’ll be going to Beijing next month to see you. I’ve heard the Gambling Stone King will be there. Have you heard anything about it?”
“Yes, I’ll welcome Master next month.”
“Alright. See you next month.”
The previous Gambling Stone King and the current Gambling Stone King were both in the group—how many more Gambling Stone Kings would be heading to Beijing to open stones?
It seemed likely Hai Xin Elder was going to stir things up.
Qingwu also wanted to see who dared to impersonate the Gambling Stone King, someone who dominated the black market.
In the villa next door, Pei Jue held his phone.
“Chang Yue will go to the hospital.”
He replied with an “okay,” but was met with a glaring red exclamation mark.
Clearly, Qingwu had blocked him!
It appeared she was still angry about his identity!
The little girl looked gentle and amiable, but she was quite stubborn and determined. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have become the leader of a rival assassin organization.
Pei Jue felt anxious, wishing he could rush over and explain everything to her face-to-face, but propriety and manners held him back.
Tomorrow, he definitely needed to clear things up with her!
…
Early the next morning, Pei Jue donned a well-fitted dark brown suit and knocked on the door of the Shen Mansion.
Shen Dongli saw him arriving so early. It was clear how much he valued their daughter!
“President Pei, you’ve come so early! Come, come, have breakfast with us!”
The Shen Family was having breakfast.
Qingwu held a bowl of porridge, still a bit sleepy and dazed—a side of her he had never seen before!
Who knew she could be so adorable just after waking up.
Zuo Wanjun called out warmly, “Come, sit next to Qingwu. We don’t know what you like to eat; tell us next time, and the kitchen will prepare your favorites!”
“Thank you, Uncle and Aunt. I’ll have the same as Qingwu. Whatever she likes to eat, I’ll like too.”
Qingwu: “…”
Shen Jishi, displeased, said, “President Pei, we’re a family having breakfast. Is it appropriate for you to come over just to join us for a meal this early?”
Zuo Wanjun gave him a sharp glare.
“You be quiet! Soon, President Pei will also be a family member. There’ll be plenty of meals with us together!”
Pei Jue smiled gracefully, “Auntie, you can just call me Pei Jue. I’m the younger generation, and I should honor you alongside Qingwu.”
Zuo Wanjun and Shen Dongli were thoroughly pleased with Pei Jue!
Look at him—this was the demeanor of nobility, measured and considerate, and he cared for their daughter deeply. He was undoubtedly the perfect son-in-law!