Chapter 74: I Can’t Sell My Daughter for Glory

The silence in the air was unnerving.

Grandpa was right, the Shen family had offended the Zheng family because of her, and using her to break the deadlock was the most appropriate.

A person who is not even wanted by her own parents, how can she expect others to cherish her?

Shuangxu could understand Fu Yun’s feelings, finding a thousand reasons for her in her heart. Even if Fu Yun agreed, she wouldn’t hate her.

It’s okay. It’s just being abandoned by my mother again.

Fu Yun suddenly grabbed her hand, her eyes red: “When did this happen? Why didn’t you tell me?”

Shuangxu felt a pang of bitterness in her heart: “He didn’t succeed, Tingzhou saved me.”

“You silly child, you still need to tell the family.”

Thinking about how she had been like a startled bird, guarding against her everywhere, pushing the child further and further away, and not daring to tell her when she was bullied, Fu Yun felt both self-blame and heartache.

Only after experiencing ups and downs did she realize that she was truly blinded by greed!

“The Zheng family is simply too much! It was that bastard who bullied Shuangxu first, and they have the audacity to hold a grudge against our family, frame us and suppress us. You still want me to grovel before them and beg for mercy?”

Fu Yun gritted her teeth in anger, “People are made of flesh and blood, Shuangxu is also a child of your Song family, how can your hearts be so cruel? What kind of bastard is Zheng Zuye, he’s a gambler and a drunkard, marrying Shuangxu to him, he’ll be the first one to disagree.”

Being reprimanded by a younger generation in front of everyone, Song Grandpa, maintaining his status, couldn’t help but feel embarrassed: “She’s my granddaughter, how could I harm her? Think carefully, it’s impossible for Changyuan to escape this time, once he’s really convicted, the Shen family will never be able to wash away this stain.”

“This time we were tricked by them, it was their good luck, I admit it, our Shen family can be impoverished, we can be poor, but we can’t lose our integrity and face!”

Fu Yun’s attitude was no longer polite, “Uncle Song, I respect you as an elder, you stand by and watch us die, I don’t blame you, but you don’t need to mention this again, I won’t sell my daughter for glory, you don’t care for Shuangxu, I do!”

At that moment, Shuangxu’s heart was filled with indescribable emotions.

She was touched, feeling that everything she had done was worth it, but she was also afraid that she would know the truth later.

Song Grandpa was also angry, he left with a cold “Then you’re on your own.”

As he reached the door, a car sound came from the courtyard.

Yue Zifeng shouted excitedly from outside: “Auntie Fu! Come out and see who’s back?”

Fu Yun, who had been bedridden for days due to her illness, suddenly stood up and ran out.

“Changyuan!” Her voice, filled with joy and tears, echoed in.

When Shuangxu reached the door, she saw her crying and hugging Shen Changyuan.

Shen Changyuan was visibly thinner than before, his face was a bit haggard, he must have had a hard time these days. He smiled and patted Fu Yun’s back: “You’re such a grown woman, don’t be afraid of the children laughing at you.”

Yue Zifeng, who had been grinning just now, suddenly turned his body and buried his face in the man next to him: “Damn it, I’m about to cry too.”

Before he could even touch the other’s clothes, he was pushed away coldly by He Tingzhou: “Hold it in.”

Shen Yu walked over and touched Shuangxu’s head: “You’ve worked hard taking care of the house these days.”

Shuangxu shook her head: “Not hard.”

Before she could finish, she felt a strong gaze.

She looked back, He Tingzhou glanced at Shen Yu’s hand touching her hair, his eyes were extremely indifferent.

Shuangxu’s scalp tingled. Does touching hair count?

Song Grandpa, who hadn’t left yet, was still standing at the door, watching the scene of joy and relief in the courtyard.

He never expected that Shen Changyuan would be released so easily.

During the days when Shen Changyuan was detained, he knew who was watching coldly and who was working tirelessly for him.

He was still holding Fu Yun, and he politely nodded to Song Grandpa from afar: “Uncle Song.”

Song Grandpa, who had been in the officialdom all his life, didn’t show any embarrassment, he said calmly: “It’s good to be back. Mianzhi and I were very worried about you, it’s not easy to escape this time, you must be careful in the future.”

Shen Changyuan said: “You’re right.”

After Song Grandpa left, Fu Yun invited everyone into the house.

The gloomy atmosphere that had shrouded the villa for days dissipated with Shen Changyuan’s safe return, all the servants were happy, there were many guests today, Wang 嫂 was busy making lists, asking the driver to buy groceries, and preparing dinner in the kitchen, she didn’t even touch the ground.

Shuangxu was making tea, He Tingzhou was sitting on the sofa opposite her.

Yue Zifeng, finally relieved of the heavy stone in his heart, kept chattering non-stop, telling everyone about the cold shoulder he and Shen Yu had received while running around outside.

In front of everyone, Shuangxu was afraid of being discovered, and she didn’t dare to look at He Tingzhou.

But she felt like she was doing something wrong, and she kept getting distracted while making tea.

“You should turn off the fire.” Shen Yu’s voice sounded beside her, reminding her, “Mingqian Longjing is delicate, the water temperature shouldn’t exceed 85 degrees.”

“…Oh.” Shuangxu quickly turned off the fire, “Then I’ll let it sit for a while.”

Shen Yu’s expression was relaxed, something he hadn’t shown in many days, he smiled lightly: “It’s fine for our own family.”

Shuangxu felt like there were two nails hammered into her back.

She took advantage of pouring the tea to glance at He Tingzhou.

He was listening to Yue Zifeng read the grudge book, his expression was casual, he wasn’t looking at her at all.

“Make one for me too.”

“Do you even need a grudge book? Isn’t it always others who hold grudges against you?” Yue Zifeng was very gossipy, “Tell me, who was the first person to go on your grudge book?”

He Tingzhou lazily said: “My enemies, why should I tell you.”

Shuangxu finished making the tea, Shen Yu personally poured a cup and handed it to He Tingzhou.

He Tingzhou reached out to take it, glanced at the clear, fresh–>>

The green tea soup emanated a refreshing bean aroma.

“Tingzhou, I owe you a huge debt for helping my dad this time,” Shen Yu said sincerely. “How can I repay you?”

He Tingzhou took a sip of tea, appearing nonchalant. “No need.”

His words sounded like those between brothers who didn’t need to express gratitude. Shen Yu placed his hand on his shoulder and patted him twice.

Only Shuangxu knew what He Tingzhou meant.

There was no need for Shen Yu to thank him; this was a deal between her and He Tingzhou.

Fu Yun insisted on keeping them for dinner. Yue Zifeng rubbed his hands together. “Aunt Fu, I won’t be polite then. I’m starving.”

He Tingzhou didn’t decline and readily agreed to stay.

After dinner, Shuangxu sat next to Shen Yu, with He Tingzhou opposite him.

Shen Changyuan was deeply grateful to Commander He for helping him escape this time, so he was quite polite and appreciative towards He Tingzhou.

He Tingzhou responded calmly and naturally throughout the entire process.

After dinner, they didn’t stay long and left the space for the family.

Fu Yun inquired about Shen Changyuan’s experiences over the past few days, asking if he had suffered. Shen Changyuan reassured her, “It’s a society ruled by law, who would dare to lay a hand on me?”

He didn’t mention the mental torture he endured during interrogation.

Shuangxu’s phone vibrated slightly in her pocket. When she saw the words “Brother Tingzhou,” she subconsciously looked up at Shen Yu and his wife.

They were talking and didn’t notice her.

Brother Tingzhou: [Come out]

“Dad, Mom, I have an urgent document I need to take care of at the company. I’ll go over there.”

She found an excuse and stood up. Shen Yu said, “I’ll drive you.”

Shuangxu quickly shook her head. “No need, brother. You’ve been tired for days, get some rest.”

As she walked out, Fu Yun’s voice chased after her. “Come back early after you’re done. If it’s too late, call your brother to pick you up.”

Thinking that a probably just had something to say and wouldn’t take long, Shuangxu agreed and stepped out into the night.