Chapter 309 - 309: Apologize

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

From the beginning to the end, Shi Man looked at him like a sharp knife. She had never thought that such a proud and arrogant father would lower his head and apologize to his children.

Even though he already knew how wrong he was.

Shen Xian was the first to not be able to stand it anymore. She reached out to push Shi Zhong angrily and frowned. “Look at how impulsive you are. Our son was clearly set up and fell into a trap. You actually beat our son up like this and even accidentally injured the innocent Su Tang.”

Shi Zhong felt embarrassed and turned his head away uncomfortably. Then, he sat on the sofa awkwardly and pointed at the empty seat opposite him. “All of you, sit. This matter has to be resolved as soon as possible.”

Shen Xian glared at him and sat in the furthest seat unhappily. She helped Shi Mu sit beside her and quickly asked the butler to get some ice to reduce the swelling. She personally applied it to her son’s face. “Poor child. It’s all my fault for giving you such a hot-tempered father. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have suffered today.”

Shi Zhong lowered his head in anger. After a while, he squeezed out, “I was wrong about this.”

Shen Xian snorted and continued to rub Shi Mu’s face.

Shi Mu took the ice from his mother. “I can do it myself. Thank you, Mom.”

When he said this, there seemed to be tears flickering in his eyes. Unfortunately, there were too many people present. The tears that were about to fall were finally suppressed by him, and he was not as calm as before.

Shi Man saw his change and sighed slightly. “I’ve already asked Yi Zheng to help investigate the whereabouts of Bai Xue’s mother. When the time comes, I’ll help Fourth Brother handle this matter.”

Shi Mu suddenly looked up at Yi Zheng and frowned with a complicated expression. “Thank you too.”

Yi Zheng patted his shoulder and sat down beside Shi Man indifferently. “We’re a family.”

Shen Xian sized up the two of them and smiled. “Yi Zheng is reliable afterall, unlike some people who only know how to vent their anger on others when they encounter trouble. They don’t know that they should solve the problem first.”

Shi Zhong was mocked by her openly and covertly again. He couldn’t stand it, but he didn’t dare to leave under his wife’s glare. He could only take an awkward sip of tea and say, “It’s naturally good that Yi Zheng is willing to help, but we can’t sit still and wait for death. I’ll also send people to ask around. Once I find her, I’ll immediately call the police and save the hostage.”

Shi Man sneered and said with an unfriendly expression, “Dad, it’s better not to call the police.”

“Why?” Shi Zhong widened his eyes in confusion.

Shi Man said faintly, “Because 1 don’t want to ruin Fourth Brother’s future.

That child is Fourth Brother’s flesh and blood after all. Why don’t you leave this matter to Yi Zheng and me? We’ll try our best to reduce the scope of those who know.”

She paused for a moment and saw the hesitation in Shi Zhong’s eyes. She continued, “I believe this is also the reason why Fourth Brother refuses to tell anyone about this in detail.”

Shi Zhong’s hesitation finally turned into determination. He nodded in a low voice and said, “Alright, I can leave this to you, but if you need help, don’t forget to look for me.”

“Yes,” Shi Man agreed coldly. She took the medicine from the butler and placed it on the table. “You haven’t eaten yet. Don’t take this first.”

Butler Qi clapped his hands in realization. “Look at my memory. Dinner is still hot in the kitchen. I’ll bring it into the cafeteria now.”

“I’ll go see Su Tang first.” Shi Man glanced at Yi Zheng. The latter gave her a reassuring look before she stood up and left.

Looking at her daughter’s departing back, Shen Xian said sarcastically, “Aiyo, you made such a big fuss. In the end, don’t you have to rely on my daughter and future son-in-law? Some people only know how to cause trouble. 1 don’t know how they can help!”

Shi Zhong blushed, especially after being mocked by his wife several times in front of his future son-in-law. He was very embarrassed. He quickly leaned over and whispered, “Baby, I was wrong. Don’t be angry with me. I’ll make it up to Xiao Mu.”

“You should say this to your son!” Shen Xian scolded him angrily.

On the stairs, Shi Man glanced at the farce downstairs and turned to walk into Su Tang’s room.

The lights in the room were on, and the pungent smell of disinfectant was not inferior to that of the hospital.

Shi Man walked into the inner room with a worried expression and saw Su Tang’s bare chest.

“Who is it?” Su Tang was shocked by the commotion at the door. She hurriedly wrapped the blanket tightly around her and stared over warily. Only when she saw who it was did she relax.

Shi Man walked up to her expressionlessly and snatched the disinfectant swab from her hand. She said coldly, “Let me see.”

Su Tang’s face flushed red as she shook her head vigorously. “No, I’ll apply the medication myself. You don’t have to worry.”

Shi Man didn’t waste her breath on her. She raised her hand and shook off the blanket.

Su Tang cried out in shock and hurriedly covered the ferocious wound on her chest. “I, I’m really fine.”

“You call this being fine?” Shi Man clenched her fists tightly. She suppressed her anger and pulled her hand away, frowning fiercely. “I’m sorry. 1 didn’t protect you well.”

Su Tang looked up in a daze as crystal tears surged into her eyes. She couldn’t help but throw herself into her arms.. “Manman, it hurts!”