Mrs. Han’s cry of "Mom" almost frightened everyone present, even the servants felt a wave of awkwardness. The woman of the Han Family truly had a thick face that could block walls.
Bai Yueru was furious. She really wanted to say a few words to choke her, but since Grandma hadn’t openly opposed it, and even seemed to allow her calling, Bai Yueru felt very annoyed, "Since you’ve called her mom, that means we are family now, right?"
"Yes, yes, from now on, we are a family. If there’s anything that you need from the Han Family, just command us," Mrs. Han replied with a full-faced smile.
"Good, but our Sheng Family has a big house and a big business, and there isn’t much the Han Family has that we need. However, Ruxin, when your Brother Chen and your sister-in-law Ye Shu return from abroad, just try to be more tolerant, after all, love is something for the young to decide on their own, us elders really can’t manage it anymore."
Bai Yueru’s words to Han Ruixin couldn’t have been clearer—she was telling Han Ruixin that Sheng Shaochen likes Ye Shu, and it was their choice. No matter how much the Han Family tries to please the Old Lady here at the Old Mansion, it was all in vain.
"Yes, I understand, Mommy Ru," Han Ruixin nodded and responded, "I won’t interfere with Brother Chen’s happiness anymore. In fact, I’ve come to understand that liking someone doesn’t necessarily mean having to possess them. Like the two times I saved Brother Chen, as long as he can lead a good life, I feel it’s worth it. I won’t ask for more."
As Han Ruixin spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, her vulnerable and pitiable look perfectly portrayed the helplessness of the weak.
The Old Lady then glared at Bai Yueru, "Ruixin’s heart hasn’t healed yet, and you could at least say fewer words. Regardless, Ruixin is your son’s lifesaver. How can you treat her with such an attitude?"
After speaking, the Old Lady gently stroked Han Ruixin’s cheek, "Don’t worry, after your two selfless rescues, my dear grandson was able to live. The Sheng Family has always believed in repaying even the smallest kindness greatly. I will have a good talk with my grandson about this."
"Mom, I think we’d better not interfere too much in matters of the heart. The world of the young is beyond our comprehension. Besides, if love is forced, their lives will only become more miserable."
"Shut your mouth!" Grandma suddenly snapped at Bai Yueru, "You’re really out of line today. No matter what, I’m still the head of this family. If you want to influence me, wait until I’m dead."
"I’m sorry, Mom; I didn’t mean to influence your thoughts, I was just suggesting," Bai Yueru quickly apologized, not knowing what the Old Lady might think next; her temper was truly unpredictabl.
Seeing Grandma’s strong stance, Mrs. Han sensed a great opportunity, although she wasn’t sure if Grandma could influence Sheng Shaochen enough to marry her daughter. Clearly, if Grandma didn’t want Ye Shu to enter the Sheng Family, then Ye Shu would absolutely not be able to.
"Sigh, all of you, behave yourselves. Stop engaging in such underhanded tactics, or else, don’t blame me, the old lady, for enforcing the Sheng Family’s rules!" Grandma finished speaking, shook off Bai Yueru’s hand, "Old Chen, let’s go back to our room to rest, old as I am, even standing a little too long tires me out."