He hadn’t even said anything yet, how could it be over?
Staring in confusion at Shi Yaoguang, Shi Yaoguang simply stated as a matter of course, "Generally speaking, those with a sense of sha know to hold back words that shouldn’t be said."
With that, she added pointedly, "You tell ... do you have any sha?"
Quan Sicheng bit his teeth, "Who has no sha? Stop spouting nonsense!"
"Whether I’m talking nonsense depends on what you’re about to say."
Quan Sicheng: "..."
Damn!!
After giving her a fierce glare, Quan Sicheng put on a pleasing smile and said to Quan Jinbei, "Dad, there is indeed sothing I hope you can help with."
Shi Yaoguang: "Speak frankly, don’t beat around the bush."
Quan Sicheng: "What does it have to do with you when I am talking to my dad?"
Shi Yaoguang: "I haven’t complained about you talking to my husband and wasting our ti to be intimate."
Quan Sicheng: "... You’re the shaless one."
"How am I shaless based on what I said?" Shi Yaoguang rolled her eyes,"Alright, enough with the nonsense, what do you really want your dad to do?"
Quan Sicheng cleared his throat and said, "Qingqing has a remarkable talent for perfu-making, and I would like dad to help with an introduction..."
"An introduction?" Quan Jinbei raised an eyebrow slightly, "I’m not a perfur, nor do I know any. How can I make an introduction?"
Quan Sicheng pursed his lips, "The wife of Mr. Xiao Cenyang from the Xiao Family is a perfu expert. If she is willing to co out of retirent, Qingqing would certainly..."
Shi Yaoguang interrupted him, "The fact that you can utter this na so precisely, is it because you have done your research in advance?"
Quan Sicheng humd disdainfully, then finally said, "Of course."
Shi Yaoguang nodded and smiled, "Since you’ve done your research beforehand, then I’d assu... you should know how difficult it is to get her to agree to take on an apprentice, right?"
Quan Sicheng was montarily at a loss for words.
He certainly knew it was very difficult.
If it hadn’t been, he wouldn’t have sought Quan Jinbei’s help.
Seeing his expression, Shi Yaoguang already knew what he was thinking and gave an eye roll.
"Knowing that this is a difficult task, yet still asking your father for help, don’t you think that’s putting him in a tough spot?"
Quan Sicheng argued, "It’s because I know it’s difficult that I’m asking my father for help. If I could handle it myself, why would I need him?"
"Listen to yourself, is that even reasonable?" Shi Yaoguang rolled her eyes again, "Before you do anything, who doesn’t give you so face because of your identity? If you can’t manage with that, and you need your dad’s help, tell ... what would he have to give up to achieve your goal?"
Quan Sicheng was stumped.
He really hadn’t thought about that.
Seeing him speechless, Shi Yaoguang imdiately said, "The fact that you haven’t thought about this only proves how selfish you are."
Quan Sicheng: "... Isn’t that blowing things out of proportion?"
Shi Yaoguang scoffed, "Blowing things out of proportion? With just a few words, you expect your dad to work his mind and body for you, don’t you feel a bit guilty?"
Quan Sicheng pressed his lips together, staying silent.
Quan Jinbei also did not speak, obviously siding with Shi Yaoguang.
Just when Quan Sicheng thought he wouldn’t achieve his goal today, Shi Yaoguang changed her tone and said, "Even though you’re quite shaless, it’s... understandable for children to have needs from their parents."
Quan Sicheng imdiately showed a look of surprise, he couldn’t believe these words ca from Shi Yaoguang.
Shi Yaoguang said with a smile, "You see, I’m your stepmother, which makes a sort of mother."
"This is my first ti being a mother to anyone, and I certainly don’t want to leave a bad impression."
Quan Sicheng was speechless.
That statent, even if told to a ghost, the ghost wouldn’t believe.
Shi Yaoguang was utterly imrsed in her constructed persona and said with composure, "To be a good mother, I will naturally try to fulfill your wishes as a son, but... unreasonable demands are impossible."
Quan Sicheng watched her with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, "Then do tell, what kind of request would not be considered unreasonable?"
"Um..." Shi Yaoguang feigned thought for a mont before saying, "Aren’t you just trying to get Mrs. Xiao to take on a disciple?"
Quan Sicheng nodded.
"Directly asking Mrs. Xiao to take a disciple is impossible since her personal wishes are the most important factor."
"I’m well aware of that," he replied.
"It’s not impossible to not have Mrs. Xiao take a disciple, but to give soone an opportunity, that can be done."
Quan Sicheng’s eyes lit up, "Are you serious?"
"Do I need to lie to you?" Shi Yaoguang retorted.
Quan Sicheng thought about it, Shi Yaoguang indeed had no reason to lie to him.
If she refused, she would just say no.
But...
From what he knew, Shi Yaoguang was unlikely to be this generous without a cause.
As expected.
Shi Yaoguang said, "I’m not opposed to helping you, but as you know, we have to pay a hefty price for it, aning your dad’s favor."
With a troubled expression, she continued, "You should know that favors are hardest to repay. To owe such a big favor for your sake, you can’t just show no gratitude."
Quan Sicheng realized where this was going.
Shi Yaoguang had been beating around the bush just waiting for him here.
Thinking this, he spoke directly, "Just tell what you want."
"Alright, I’ll just say it then."
Shi Yaoguang showed a slight smile, "They say you can’t have your cake and eat it too. If your dad uses a favor to help Shi Yiqing, you should offer sothing in return to make it fair, don’t you think?"
Quan Sicheng was getting impatient, "If you say so."
Shi Yaoguang nodded, "Since you have no objections, I’ll speak frankly."
Quan Sicheng urged, "Speak."
"Ahem." Shi Yaoguang cleared her throat and revealed her goal, "Let’s start with the family training this year."
Quan Sicheng frowned, showing great reluctance.
"Grandfather said there is no need for family training!"
He outright invoked Old Master Quan.
Shi Yaoguang was unfazed, "You don’t need any excuses, I’m in charge of the Quan Family now!"
"You—" His face was a picture of disbelief, "This is outright treasonous!"
"If Grandfather knew you’re trying to bypass him..."
Shi Yaoguang cut him off, "What treason? Who is the current head of the Quan Family? It’s my husband! My husband is willing to listen to . Is there a problem with that? If Old Master Quan has any complaints, he’s welco to confront directly."
"I’m not afraid of him."
In a righteous tone, Shi Yaoguang added, "When it really cos down to it, it’s still uncertain who should be afraid of whom."
Seeing her full of confidence, Quan Sicheng truly didn’t know how to refute that for a mont.
After a long while, he finally spat out, "Grandfather is the real head of the household. If he finds out what you’ve done, he will never forgive you!"
Shi Yaoguang scoffed, "Isn’t that why you’re foolish? Do you think just because I call him dad in his presence, he really sees as his child?"
Quan Sicheng was incredulous upon hearing this.
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