Chapter 438: 438 is actually a double-dealer
Yan Shixiu looked up and t the old lady’s gaze. His face betrayed little emotion as he asked, “This ti, what brings you here? To persuade to divorce again?”
Upon hearing this, the old Mada Chen hurriedly waved her hands and said, “Child, I’m not… Although I was sent by Yinseng, I don’t wish for you to step through the Lian Family’s threshold.”
“Is that so?”
“I serve your grandmother as a maid, having been with her for many years, and I still take care of her daily needs. Yes, the old lady does indeed think of you every day. She has always loved her daughter the most, but alas, what happened later was tragic. Now that she knows of your existence, how could she not be concerned and miss you?” Mada Chen explained, “Yinsheng knows your birthday is coming, and he wanted to take this opportunity to have you visit the Lian Family and see your grandmother. But he has reservations… Reservations about your wife’s background, which is why he sent to be the go-between.”
“I have already stated my position before. I am doing well now and have no desire to return to the Lian Family,” Yan Shixiu reiterated his stance.
“I know, so I’m rely here to pass on a ssage.” Mada Chen replied, “Having seen you now, I can at least tell your grandmother I’ve done so. You… live your life well.”
After speaking, the old lady put the gift down, then stood up, without even taking a sip of the tea offered.
“If Yinsheng cos looking for you again, you can simply ignore him. The Lian Family isn’t like that, don’t misunderstand. I’ll be off now, won’t keep you from your work,” she said.
The old lady was simple and considerate of others.
Yan Shixiu saw her leave and had Xun Yinghua escort her downstairs.
Not far away, Lian Yinseng’s car was parked nearby. Seeing Mada Chen co out, he hurriedly asked, “Aunty Chen, how did it go?”
Mada Chen shook her head and said, “He is still unwilling. Let’s not forcibly disturb his life any further.”
After hearing this, Lian Yinseng beca angry, “Does he really think he is so important? Such a disloyal, unrighteous, and unfilial person doesn’t deserve to enter our Lian Family’s door. Aunty Chen, did you truly try to persuade him?”
“Yinsheng, trust .”
Left with no choice, Lian Yinseng said, “I’m done with this. I will go back and tell mom that it is the Shi surna who is ungrateful. I, as his uncle and a director, have asked him over and over, but what does he want? What status does he have to act this way in front of ?”
Mada Chen said nothing, just silently got into the car.
“Aunty Chen, I’ll drive you ho.”
Mada Chen watched the Shuangshi building grow smaller in the distance, hoping in her heart that Yan Shixiu and his young wife could lead a peaceful life.
However, after Lian Yinseng dropped her off at the Lian Family ho, he went to the old lady’s room, ready to vent his frustrations.
“Mom, it looks like you won’t get to attend your grandson’s birthday banquet. Despite my repeated invitations, I couldn’t bring him over.”
Upon hearing this, the old Mada Lian sitting in her recliner imdiately asked, “Why? Is he unwilling to see ?”
“Mom, he’s a child raised in the Yan Family; can his temperant match that of our Lian Family? He’s utterly unappreciative. , as his uncle, a head of a bureau, where have I wronged him? Each ti I’ve approached him with kindness, and what was the result? Every ti I’ve been t with a closed door. I even sent Aunty Chen as an interdiary, but your grandson instead sent my Aunty Chen packing.”
Old Mada Lian looked at her son with disappointnt, her eyes welling up with tears. After a long silence, she resignedly said, “It’s over, if he does not wish to co, then let it be.”
“We’ll leave this matter be then, I still have work to attend to, so I won’t keep you company any longer.”
“Call Aunty Chen in for ,” said the old lady, waving her hand.
Lian Yinseng rose from the couch, left the room, and let Aunty Chen in, but because he worried about his mother’s health, he stood outside the door, listening for any sounds, afraid that his mother’s calmness was just a façade.
Now, only the two elderly won were inside the room.
Old Mada Lian asked Aunty Chen, “Tell the truth, why does the boy not wish to co see ?”
Aunty Chen tucked the blankets around the old lady, then said, “Madam, the child has married an actress.”
At this news, Old Mada Lian instantly stiffened.
“Yinsheng doesn’t want to affect the reputation of the Lian Family, so he asked the child to consider a divorce and find a girl of equal social standing. Tell , why would anyone agree to that?”
After hearing this, the old lady uttered, “So that’s how it is.”
“The child is really talented and very much resembles the third young miss of those years. It seems he was hurt by Yinsheng’s actions, so the child is unwilling to contact the Lian family mbers. I didn’t insist, to avoid causing any more misunderstandings.”
After listening, the old lady patted Aunt Chen’s hand and said, “You’re right. These years, staying in this family, I’ve also felt oppressed and suffocated.”
Outside the door, Lian Yinsheng clenched his fists in anger. He had never expected that the helper he had sought would turn out to be a traitor.
This Aunt Chen must have beco senile.
It’s about ti for her to go ho and spend her twilight years in peace.
…
Shi Lan found out about Old Lady Chen’s visit to Shuangshi before she left work that evening.
Indeed, the old lady didn’t seem to be there to play the family card; the words she spoke must have been heartfelt.
“But, this old lady didn’t follow Lian Yinseng’s orders. Will she truly be treated well when she gets back?” Shi Lan mused, “Such a simple person probably can’t even tell a lie.”
Yan Shixiu glanced at her.
“Just right, Huo Zhao’s exams are over, and he’s free lately. Let him keep watch outside the Lian family’s door. The enemy of Lian Yinsheng is my friend.”
In fact, Shi Lan knew that Uncle Yan didn’t like being in debt to others and with the old lady being of advanced age, if she were really wronged by Lian Yinsheng and it led to so misfortune, Yan Shixiu would take it to heart.
At this mont, the eldest miss was particularly cherished.
Many things didn’t need to be said; she always understood them.
“Looking at it this way, the only vile ones are Lian Yinsheng’s family. If you want to recognize your grandmother, I won’t interfere,” she said.
After listening to her acidic words, Yan Shixiu replied seriously, “Wherever I go, I will take you with . Don’t even think about leaving yourself out.”
“I’m not really suited to have family mbers. Look at the little rascal; I treat him pretty badly too. Don’t force .”
Having been accustod to hypocrisy and flattery since childhood, for Shi Lan, Lian Yinsheng’s tactics were just par for the course.
If soone actually showed concern for her, she would be at a loss.
After listening, Yan Shixiu walked over to her side, gently held her head against his waist, and said, “No pressure.”
…
That night, after Old Lady Chen had finished attending to the old lady, she prepared to retire to her room to rest.
However, when she entered the living room, she saw Lian Yinsheng sitting on the sofa.
“Haven’t gone to bed yet?”
“Aunt Chen, co here, let’s have a talk,” Lian Yinsheng said.
A heavy feeling settled in Old Lady Chen’s heart, and she probably had so guesses.
Then, she sat on the sofa, trembling, and her voice shook as she asked, “What… what’s the matter?”
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