bayedsolid Chapter 136 Contentment
Chapter 136 Contentment
The matter had originally ended with Ruan Shu being arrested for intentionally injuring someone, but now they've stirred it up again, which infuriates Feng Jiashu.
He said, “Aunt, Uncle, Ruan Shu is your sister’s daughter and your niece, so I have nothing to say about your sympathy for her. But He Qiaoyun is someone I love, and I’m sorry for letting her suffer like this for no reason.”
"Finally, if an adult does something to harm others while in a state of full consciousness, it is not an accident, but intentional. Therefore, I have no right, nor will I forgive Ruan Shu on behalf of the victim."
Upon hearing these words, the smiles on the two elders' faces froze, and they looked extremely embarrassed.
The atmosphere remained tense for a long time before the aunt spoke again, "That's true, but it takes two to tango. Ruan Shu said that it was He Qiaoyun who spoke rudely to her first."
Feng Jiashu looked at his aunt and said, "Aunt, as far as I know, He Qiaoyun is not the kind of person who makes trouble out of nothing. Besides, the matter is already settled, and discussing these things will only add to the trouble. I think you should give up pleading for Ruan Shu."
The two elderly people looked at each other, and the uncle, leaning unsteadily on his cane, stood up and sighed deeply, "Ah, I'm getting old, and my words are no longer pleasant to hear. How am I going to explain this to my sister in a couple of years? It's such a tragedy..."
Aunt sighed as well, "Jiashu, I insisted on introducing Ruan Shu to you in the first place. Now that things have turned out like this, how am I supposed to face your uncle's relatives? Sigh, I might as well be dead. Even in death, I won't have peace; people will gossip about me behind my back..."
They had mastered the art of using their age and seniority to their advantage, betting that Feng Jiashu would soften his stance out of consideration for their kinship. After all, no one had died, and there were no injuries or broken bones; it really wasn't a big deal...
But they made the wrong bet in the end. Feng Jiashu did not soften his heart, nor did he invite them to stay for lunch as usual. Instead, he said, "Aunt, Uncle, take care."
The two elderly people, their steps faltering, paused. There was no expected attempt to persuade them to stay or to comply, leaving them at a loss.
The aunt couldn't keep up the act any longer. She sat back down and, without hesitation, said in a somewhat forceful tone, "Jiashu, you have to release Ruan Shu, or I'll kill myself!"
Seeing his aunt's tough stance, the uncle also tapped his cane to bolster his own resolve, "That's right, Ruan Shu, you have to let her go, or I'll kill myself for you."
This tactic might have worked against Feng Jiashu yesterday, but now he doesn't care anymore, and is even a little annoyed by the behavior of threatening his life at the drop of a hat.
He was getting impatient. "That's enough, Aunt, Uncle. Stop being unreasonable. It's pointless. Please leave. I have things to do."
The two elders were completely dumbfounded. "Jiashu, how could you do this..." He was no longer the person they could easily manipulate; he was like a completely different person, cold and ruthless.
After saying that, Feng Jiashu ignored them and went upstairs.
The two elders quickly got up, wanting to chase after Feng Jiashu.
The butler came over and said with a smile to the elderly couple, "Sir and Madam, are you going back? Let me help you."
As the two elders watched Feng Jiashu's figure disappear on the third floor, they subconsciously asked, "Where did he go so early in the morning?"
The butler smiled faintly, "That's the gentleman's personal privacy; I don't know."
The elderly couple didn't dare ask any more questions. They helped each other out of the villa and into the car.
In the car, both of them looked worried. Feng Shuxian said through gritted teeth, "This He Qiaoyun is really something. She can actually make Jiashu so ungrateful that he doesn't recognize his own family."
Zhu Bo frowned. "Who says otherwise? What do we do now?"
Feng Shuxian's eyes darted around. "What else can we do? Go find He Qiaoyun, spend some money, and get her to settle things. I heard she runs a small business; she won't turn down money."
Zhu Bo then smiled and said, "Yes, that's fine. If Ruan Shu doesn't want this million, there are plenty of other people who will."
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He Qiaoyun was busy at the shop.
Suddenly, a black minivan pulled up outside.
Xiao Ye was organizing in the warehouse. Xiao Gao had taken leave, so she was the only one in the store. She stopped what she was doing and walked towards the cashier.
Immediately afterwards, the door of the van outside opened, and the nanny in the passenger seat got out, opened the back door, and helped the two elderly people out of the car.
The caregiver pushed open the glass door of the supermarket, and the elderly couple walked in, leaning on their canes.
He Qiaoyun recognized the newcomers. She didn't recognize the old man, but she remembered the old woman with gray hair.
She is Feng Jiashu's aunt.
Feng Shuxian looked up and sized up He Qiaoyun, then glanced around the supermarket and said indifferently, "You probably don't make much money running this supermarket."
He Qiaoyun smiled politely, "So, how much money do you think is enough?"
Speaking of this, Feng Shuxian's face immediately turned proud, and she put on the airs of a rich person, "Of course, I live in a mansion, drive a luxury car, and have a driver and nanny when I go out. Otherwise, what's the point of living? I might as well be dead."
He Qiaoyun said, "Everyone starts from a different point in time. That's your requirement for survival, but you can't demand that of others unless you can set aside your savings so that everyone can live like you. I'm just an ordinary person. I have enough to eat and wear, and a little savings for emergencies. That's enough for me."
"As a person, you must learn to be self-consistent and content. I am very satisfied with my current life, and you have no right to judge me."
Feng Shuxian was speechless after being rebuked, and finally retorted angrily, "You talk a good game, but is this how you fool Jiashu?"
He Qiaoyun chuckled, not bothering with pleasantries, and went straight to the point: "Did you come to see me for something?"
Feng Shuxian then remembered that she had come to talk to her about reconciliation, but they had already started fighting, making her too embarrassed to speak.
She reached out and pinched Zhu Bo, who then said, "We're here because of Ruan Shu."
He Qiaoyun raised an eyebrow. "I don't understand."
Could it be that they came to beg her to let Ruan Shu go?
That would be ridiculous.
No one acts superior from the moment they ask for a favor.
Feng Shuxian remained undeterred, saying, "What's so hard to understand? We're here to discuss your reconciliation with Ruan Shu."
He Qiaoyun raised an eyebrow and questioned, "Reconcile? Why should I reconcile?"
Zhu Bo smiled and said, "That day, you two had an argument, and you were partly responsible for being pushed down the stairs. Besides, you weren't seriously injured, but she's going to be sentenced to less than three years in prison. That's not fair."
What's the difference between their words and the online claims that a girl was sexually assaulted because her skirt was too short?
He Qiaoyun was so angry she almost laughed. "She provoked me first that day. I just retorted. Besides, there's no way I can reconcile. Three years is her just punishment. Otherwise, why do you think the law exists?"