Shen Jingqi wanted to say more, but Qin Zhen dragged her away, under the pretense that it was time for her tutoring session.
For the next two days, everyone went out during the day to visit some attractions in City C, and at night they played cards and games in the villa.
On the fourth day, Fang Jing and Yan Xiaoyue felt it was inappropriate to impose any longer and moved back to the dormitory; Shen Jingqi, on the other hand, wanted to stay on but was forcefully taken away by Qin Zhen.
The lively villa suddenly quieted down.
On the fifth day of the holiday, the old house called, asking the father and daughter to come back for a meal.
Based on past experiences, Mr. Shen would not ask them over without a reason.
Shen Weiyi guessed that after Shen Zhe was taken away by the police, Mr. Shen would summon her, but she was surprised that it took him so many days to do so.
Yet considering the timing, Shen Zhe must have been released by now.
Not long after the call from the old house, Shen Tan appeared at the door, driving her red sports car.
Shen Weiyi was making coffee when she saw her stride in with high heels, walking briskly. Before Shen Weiyi could ask anything, Shen Tan took the initiative to explain, "Mr. Shen is calling the whole family for a meal. I reckon your uncle isn’t home, and since I was free, I came to pick you up."
"Do you know what it’s about?" Shen Weiyi handed a cup of coffee to her and poured one for herself before sitting down on the sofa.
Shen Tan took a seat as well and said, "It’s that foolish Shen Er, bringing his girlfriend home again. I guess it’s still about the same old issue. But you don’t need to worry, since Mr. Shen didn’t intervene last time, he probably won’t say much now either, just a few warnings at most. However, Second Mrs. Shen seems quite upset about it. When you go back this time, try to avoid her as much as you can. I’m worried she might say something unpleasant and upset you. But that’s just the way she is; don’t stoop to her level."
Shen Weiyi knew she was warning her to prevent her from being treated unfairly, preparing her mentally in advance.
In fact, Shen Weiyi no longer cared about the Shen family’s attitudes. If Second Mrs. Shen dared to cause trouble for her, she was not afraid.
"The shameless thing, even harming her own cousin. Truly like a wild girl raised without a mother’s teachings," Second Mrs. Shen sneered as soon as she saw her, her face stretching long.
"Indeed, if the beam is crooked, the lower ones will be askew as well. Second Aunt should really discipline my cousin properly to prevent any more illegal behaviors," Shen Weiyi responded coolly without wavering.
"You..." Second Mrs. Shen’s face darkened on the spot, angrily retorting without thinking, "Who is your Second Aunt? The Shen family doesn’t acknowledge you."
Shen Weiyi slightly smiled and said, "Then, by Second Mrs. Shen’s logic, where did my cousin come from?"
Second Mrs. Shen, continually countered, wished she could tear her apart. Grinding her teeth, she said, "You cheeky little wretch, if you disdain the Shen family so much, why bother showing up here? If you really had any pride, you’d never step foot in the Shen family’s house again."
Mr. Shen walked out of his study and shouted angrily, "I am not dead yet; it’s not your place to make decisions for the Shen family."
"Dad." Second Mrs. Shen’s face went pale, a flash of fear in her eyes, quickly replaced by resentment and dissatisfaction.
She is nothing but an illegitimate wild child, yet Mr. Shen protects her so.