Grandmother’s face changed momentarily.
She sternly said, "Who is spreading such nonsense?"
Sheng Tang was speechless.
In her eyes, Grandmother had an unprecedented coldness, "If anyone says such things about your father, slap them to death! If their family dares to make trouble, Grandmother will fight them to the death."
Sheng Tang: "..."
She had never seen such a fiery side of her grandmother and hurriedly explained.
"No, it’s just my own guess," Sheng Tang said.
Grandmother’s anger subsided a bit.
She took a couple of sips of tea, calmed down a bit, and said, "Didn’t I explain it to you before?"
"You didn’t make it clear, I didn’t really understand," Sheng Tang said.
She didn’t remember.
But she thought, when parents talk to their children about such things, they must use very mild words.
Sure enough, Grandmother believed her excuse.
She once again explained the relationship between Sheng Sidong and Sheng Yi, the chairman of He Jiali Garden Group, to Sheng Tang.
Sheng Tang felt a bit embarrassed; it was a bit different from what she had imagined.
Moreover, she felt that her father was very wronged.
"...So Dad is still willing to acknowledge him. Dad is so kind," Sheng Tang said.
Grandmother sighed, "Back then, if it weren’t for your grandfather’s help, your dad and mom wouldn’t have been able to attend college. For this, he is grateful to your grandfather.
I’ve always taught your dad to look forward, let the past be the past. He did it. He let go of the past, calmed his heart, and focused on his studies. It benefited him."
Sheng Tang nodded vigorously, "Grandma, you’re so wise."
Grandmother smiled slightly.
Sheng Tang asked again, "Grandma, did my dad know my mom from a very young age?"
Mentioning this brought a smile to Grandmother’s face.
"Yes, they were middle school classmates. Your dad came from the countryside and didn’t know anyone. He lived next door to us and followed your mom every day," Grandmother said.
Sheng Tang laughed, "Childhood sweethearts?"
"Yes, childhood sweethearts," Grandmother said, "He liked your mom since he was little and fought to do everything for her. Later, when your grandmother passed away, relatives in the countryside wanted to take your dad back, but I didn’t agree.
Your dad had good grades, and rural schools were not adequate. I was afraid he would waste his talent. From the third year of middle school, he lived with us. A son-in-law is like half a son, but he is my whole son."
Sheng Tang laughed, feeling it was very beautiful.
She felt her father’s greatest fortune was meeting her mother and grandmother.
"...If your grandfather hadn’t passed away so early, we wouldn’t have needed your grandfather’s help. Now, your dad wouldn’t have to go to the old Sheng Family house and endure that," Grandmother sighed.
Sheng Tang’s grandfather originally worked in a factory, and the family’s condition was barely acceptable.
In those days, being able to eat and wear clothes already made them better off than many.
But in the year her mother was in the second year of middle school, there was an explosion in Grandfather’s factory; he was severely injured and passed away in less than three months, using up all their savings.
Grandmother was also a factory worker; after the explosion, the factory significantly downsized, and she was laid off.
She had to support her daughter and the parentless Sheng Sidong; the hardship was imaginable.
It’s no wonder Sheng Sidong later accepted his biological father’s aid. Even if he was willing to drop out of school, he couldn’t bear to disappoint Grandmother’s hard-won efforts.
Grandmother’s wish was for him to study well and have a good future.
Talking about the past was saddening; Grandmother patted Sheng Tang’s shoulder, "Alright, go back to your room and do your homework. Remember to behave when you go to the old house tomorrow."
Sheng Tang nodded.
After returning to her room, she first sent a message to Gu Shiting, telling him she was home; then she took out the bag that Gu Shiyan had given her, looked at it, and locked it in the cabinet.
She decided to only use it when she went to college; it was unnecessary now.
She didn’t show it to her mother either, or else her mother would have something to say.
She glanced at the school forum.
During this period, Gu Jiahui had been very quiet.
Gu Shiyan’s new song was a big hit, and Gu Jiahui didn’t take the opportunity to cause trouble, which was rare.
Sheng Tang breathed a sigh of relief.