Shen Yanrong looked at the so-called father in front of him, trying to discern something from his expression, but Shen Shiren, as the Minister of Personnel, a third-rank official in the capital, and now a hot candidate to succeed the Minister of Personnel, was someone no one could easily see through.

He met Shen Yanrong’s gaze, seeing him standing there motionless, he frowned, “What, do you want me to send you off?”

Indeed, the offspring of the Rong family were just so detestable.

Shen Yanrong ignored his cold face and asked directly, “What do you want from me?”

He didn’t want to engage in empty pleasantries with these people, he just wanted to go home with his wife and children.

Yes, in his heart, only the small courtyard in Yunshan Village was their home, the Shen residence, with its ostentatious wealth and power, was not something they could aspire to.

Shen Shiren glared at him, “Can’t an old man like me just see you if I have nothing to do?”

Shen Yanrong smiled, “I dare not disobey my father’s orders,” he changed the subject, “but between you and me…”

He didn’t finish his sentence, but everyone present knew what he meant.

“You scoundrel!” Shen Shiren slammed his hand on the table, “Don’t forget, you are my son, Shen Shiren!”

Never try to escape from his grasp.

Shen Yanrong smiled without speaking, he and this man, perhaps only this ridiculous blood connection remained.

If he could, he wished he had nothing to do with the Shen family.

Seeing Shen Shiren about to lose his temper, Wang Yalan quickly persuaded him, “Cousin, don’t be angry, haven’t you been missing him all this time? Now that the children are back, you can rest assured,” she said, turning to Shen Yanrong, she spoke earnestly, “Yanrong, your father has this temper, he doesn’t know how to express himself, he seems uncaring, but he actually cares about you a lot, don’t fight with him.”

Shen Yaoming also nodded in agreement, “Yes, Big Brother, Father has been busy with official duties lately, he’s been working very hard every day, he hasn’t rested at this hour, he just wanted to see you.”

Wang Yalan was Shen Shiren’s maternal cousin, they grew up together and their relationship was naturally special. With their mother and son speaking, they quickly calmed him down.

Shen Yanrong smiled wryly, he didn’t agree with their words, nor did he make any comment about the father who was said to be introverted and couldn’t express his love, instead, he asked, “Just tell me what you want, since we’re family, there’s no need to be polite.”

The words were as sincere as they could be, even though he hated the three people in front of him, his face didn’t show it at all.

“Yes, Father, just tell us what you want,” Lu Yao also nodded in agreement, as for whether they would do it, that was another matter.

She blinked, seeing Shen Shiren looking at them with a complex expression, not intending to speak, she quickly added, “Father, Rong Ge is like you, he’s not good with words, and he doesn’t know how to express his love and respect for you. He’s just finished spring plowing and had a serious illness, his mind is a little muddled, you are a magnanimous person, don’t be like him, a blockhead.”

This was a direct return of Wang Yalan and her son’s words, the key was that her attitude was sincere, her words were genuine, and there was a hint of flattery, making it impossible to find fault with her.

Shen Yaoming and Wang Yalan looked at each other, feeling something was wrong.

They couldn’t believe that these two good-for-nothings were so easy to talk to.

Yes, this family had been living in the countryside for a few years, they couldn’t eat well, couldn’t dress well, and had to work in the fields, their lives were so miserable, how could they compare to the comfort of being a master of the Shen family? Even the toughest bone would have to bow to reality, now that the head of the family was loosening his grip, they would naturally have to seize this rare opportunity.

This way, their plan would be foolproof.

Wang Yalan quickly nudged Shen Shiren, “Cousin, Yanrong and the others have admitted their mistakes, you should say something.”

Shen Shiren coughed lightly, his tone still not very good, “Since that’s the case, don’t act like I owe you something,” he glared at him fiercely, “There’s a banquet tomorrow, you prepare yourself and go.”

Shen Yanrong’s expression was complex, “Why?”

He didn’t believe that these people were so kind.

“You are my son, Shen Shiren, don’t say I haven’t paved the way for you,” Shen Shiren turned his head to avoid his gaze, “You don’t have anyone useful around you, let Shen Tao accompany you, he’s been with Yaoming for these years, he’s familiar with all this.”

The way he said it, if it weren’t for the fact that the events were too deeply etched in their minds, one would have believed that he was truly concerned for them.

“Thank you, Father.”

Shen Yanrong was delighted, as if he was truly happy about this sudden favor, and Lu Yao, beside him, was also happy for her husband’s favor.

Just when Shen Shiren and the others were pleased that this family was still as easy to manipulate as before, and they didn’t need to put in any effort, they heard Shen Yanrong say with a troubled expression, “But…”

The expressions of the three of them instantly froze, Shen Shiren was even more annoyed, as if he had been tricked by a small person he had casually manipulated. Wang Yalan quickly asked softly, seeing that he was about to lose his temper, “But what? If there’s any difficulty, you must tell us.”

As if encouraged, Shen Yanrong didn’t hesitate this time, “The crops in the field can’t be left unattended, I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint your good intentions.”

“You useless thing!” Shen Shiren couldn’t hold back and scolded, “Toiling in the fields, is that enough to feed your family?”

Of course it wasn’t enough.

They had some savings, which made their lives a little less difficult, but the other villagers found it hard to even make ends meet.

“Alright,” Shen Shiren waved his hand, directly dismissing them, “Remember to behave well tomorrow.”

Shen Yanrong exchanged a look with Lu Yao, and finally decided to wait and see what these people were up to.

Without further ado, they bid farewell and left.

“Cousin, do you think Yanrong will listen to your arrangements?”

After the family of four left the study, Wang Yalan held Shen Shiren’s hand and asked with concern.

“Let Shen Tao take him tomorrow,” Shen Shiren comforted her by patting her hand, “He’ll have to listen then.”

“Cousin, do you think this will really work?” Wang Yalan was a little apprehensive, “What if something goes wrong, then wouldn’t it be…”

“Everything has been arranged over there, they’ll cooperate then, as for that bastard…” Shen Shiren sneered, “He’ll do as he’s told.”

People, as long as they have weaknesses, they are not afraid of their bones being hard.

Wang Yalan understood, “Tomorrow, I’ll accompany Lu Yao and the children to the cloth shop to pick out some fabrics and make some clothes, and then go to the temple in the suburbs to offer incense. Now that they’re back in the city, I should take them there to fulfill the vow.”

Shen Shiren nodded, “I trust you to handle it.”

“Father, what can I do?” Shen Yaoming looked at his father with admiration.

“You,” Shen Shiren smiled, “Go with your grandmother to watch a play.”