Chapter 336 – The Closest, the Most Beloved?
When Shen Qi heard the name Sister Piaopiao, darkness clouded his vision, and he even felt a faint pain below.
When he first arrived on the mainland, he was robbed and lost everything.
Eventually, in a state of extreme hunger, he collapsed and was picked up by someone.
Little did he know, being picked up led him into a den of iniquity.
He ended up in a place akin to the red-light district of Hong Kong. Although he was older, he was still somewhat good-looking, so he was forced to become a male pr*st*tute, catering to older women.
He, the seventh young master of the Shen family, was only used to seeking out young, beautiful women for his pleasure, not the other way around. Especially not s*rvicing old women.
He wanted to resist, to escape, but he was always caught and subjected to severe beatings.
He claimed to be the seventh young master of the Shen family from Hong Kong, but no one knew him or would let him leave.
Gradually, he became fearful.
He had to temporarily submit, enduring humiliation and hardship.
A few months ago, he was closely guarded, but recently the guards had loosened, allowing him the chance to come to the port to wait for someone.
Shen Qi thought it was all that unfilial son’s fault. He must have heard Shen Qi’s cries but chose not to help him board the ship.
That ungrateful son must have harbored resentment toward him, which was why he ignored him.
But now the ship had already departed, and the shadow of it was fading from sight. He had no way to change his situation.
He could only follow the men back.
But as for that Sister Piaopiao…
Thinking of that older, overweight, and unattractive woman who was ten years older than him, who constantly demanded his services and enjoyed tormenting him all night, Shen Qi felt his vision blackening and almost fainted.
He regretted it.
He should never have come to the mainland.
He should have stayed in Hong Kong and continued as the seventh young master of the Shen family.
Nowadays, thoughts of Zhang Linglan and true love were long gone for him. All he wanted was to return to Hong Kong.
Unfortunately, trapped in a den of wolves, Shen Qi had no choice but to pray and had no other means.
The day of returning to Hong Kong seemed distant and unattainable.
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Shen Huai brought Lin Wangshu back to the place where the Shen family lived.
As soon as they entered, someone rushed out to meet them.
“Son, you’re finally back! Where is your father?”
The person was Shen Huai’s mother, Miao Lai.
She kept looking behind Shen Huai but saw only a stranger, a young woman, instead of the person she had been eagerly expecting.
Miao Lai’s immediate reaction to any young woman with a bit of charm was one of dislike, regardless of her background.
So, she simply ignored her.
Not seeing the person she had been longing for, Miao Lai turned her attention to Shen Huai.
“Where is your father?”
“How would I know where he is?” Shen Huai replied expressionlessly and led Lin Wangshu to sit on the sofa.
“How could you not know? You went to the mainland to find your father and bring him back, didn’t you?”
“Who told you I went to the mainland to find him?”
“You didn’t? Then why did you go to the mainland?”
“Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is Lin Wangshu. She is my lover and the person I’m going to marry. Shushu, this is my mother.”
“Hello, Auntie. I’m Lin Wangshu. You can call me Shushu.”
“Auntie? I don’t know or recognize any of that. Shen Huai, I only want your father. You need to go get him and bring him back.”
In a fit of frustration, Miao Lai tried to grab Shen Huai’s collar, but Shen Huai’s stern look frightened her into stopping.
Previously, Miao Lai had been so impulsive that Shen Huai had ch*ked her, an experience that had left her with a lasting fear of such near-death situations.
“I need to find your father, Shen Huai. I can’t live without him. Without him, my life has no meaning.”
Even though Shen Qi had always been unfaithful, indulging in various affairs, Miao Lai was angry and upset, but she never considered leaving him. She felt that no matter how many women Shen Qi pursued, she was the only Mrs. Shen; others were just mistresses or concubines.
Shen Qi was Miao Lai’s entire world. Without him, her life felt pointless.
Shen Huai’s lips curled into a coldblooded sarcastic smile. “If you can’t live without him, then why haven’t you died already?”
“Shen Huai, you, you…” Miao Lai was shocked by her own son’s words.
“Alright, that’s enough. If you really can’t live without him, then go to the mainland yourself and find him. But if something happens, it’s on you. I won’t take responsibility.”
“Otherwise, just stay here quietly.”
“By the way, from today on, Shushu will be the mistress of this house. From now on, Shushu will manage this family.”
After the old master’s death, the household had been managed by Shen Huai’s orders, with Miao Lai only a nominal mistress and no real authority.
“I don’t agree. Shen Huai, you should marry a high-born young lady from Hong Kong. Where did you find this girl? I disagree.”
“Who gave you the right to speak about Shushu like that? My marriage doesn’t require your approval. I’m only informing you.”
With that, Shen Huai turned to Lin Wangshu, his eyes softening with tenderness. “Shushu, let’s go upstairs. I’ll show you your room.”
“Okay.”
Lin Wangshu had not participated in the conversation between Shen Huai and his mother.
Shen Huai had already told her that his relationship with his parents was strained. Since childhood, they had neglected him and left him in the care of a nanny, only later attempting to interfere in his life and decisions.
The crucial point was that his parents not only hindered him during his efforts to take over the Shen family but also imposed various demands and orders on him.
Shen Huai had said he had long lost hope and feelings for his parents.
Once they were back in their room, Shen Huai seemed deeply hurt. He embraced Lin Wangshu, resting his head on her shoulder.
“Shushu, from now on, you and the child will be the ones I love the most and hold closest. Everything I do is for you. Everything I have belongs to you.”
“Mm, I know. Ahuai, you’re also the one I love the most and hold closest.”
The two embraced each other, bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun, appearing like the sweetest of lovers.
But upon closer inspection, one could see the calculating glint in both of their eyes. The so-called affection between them was scarce and superficial.
Shen Huai was thinking that with a child, Lin Wangshu would be bound to him. As long as he married Lin Wangshu, the daughter of the prominent Lin family, his future would undoubtedly be smooth. Not only would he secure the Shen family’s position, but he also planned to build a massive Shen empire and crush everyone who looked down on him.
Shen Huai knew that if Lin Wangshu weren’t pregnant, her parents would never agree to their union.
He sneered inwardly. After all, people often judged others with narrow views.
But it didn’t matter. Someday, Shen Huai would make everyone look up to him.
Meanwhile, Lin Wangshu was thinking about Shen Huai’s powerful future. She needed to firmly hold on to Shen Huai and his heart, sharing a life of privilege with him.
With this child, even if Shen Huai’s feelings changed in the future, she would still be the legitimate wife! Her child would remain the future heir of the Shen empire!
