Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Shen Jun gazed at the ceiling, feeling helpless. âMy heart is failing, but my mind remains clear. I know Shen Da and the others are up to something within the corporation. Iâm not oblivious to that, but they are still family, connected by blood. Itâs just a matter of losing some money; who hasnât made mistakes? Itâs almost time to let it go, and I donât want to pursue it further. When you mentioned their impure intentions, I thought of giving them another chance⦠but they have truly betrayed my trust. This time, their actions have gone too far. Do whatever you think is necessary. Just remember one thing: take care of yourself.â
Shen Qingyue held Shen Junâs hand, saying, âGrandpa, rest assured. This time, I will seek justice on your behalf.â
Looking at her, Shen Jun replied, âI know, a lot has happened during this time, and it has been tough on you. If anything happens to Shen Da this time, the fate of the corporation will rest on your shoulders.â
âI can handle it alone!â Shen Qingyueâs gaze was resolute.
Seeing the child she had raised, now forced to mature before her time, Shen Jun felt a pang of heartache. She should have lived her life like a princess, but now she had become a warrior, facing all obstacles. âWhen you feel tired, take a break. Donât push yourself too hard. If need be, you can even give up on the corporation. Iâve left you enough money to live worry-free.â
âI know,â Shen Qingyue smiled.
Shen Qingyue had more than enough evidence in her hands, and she did not bother negotiating with Shen Da. Instead, she went straight to pressing charges against him.
When the police came to arrest him, Shen Daâs family was still celebrating their apparent victory over the group, thinking they would soon take control. But this beautiful dream came to a swift end.
Shen Daâs wife, Xu Fengzhi, desperately tried to stop the police with her two children, but throwing tantrums would not help. In the end, she could only watch Shen Da being taken away by the police.
After Shen Da was taken away, Xu Fengzhi immediately inquired about the reason and learned that it was that despicable woman, Shen Qingyue, who was behind it all. So, she stormed into the hospital with Shen Yiyang and the others.
Despite Shen Qingyueâs preparations, she moved Shen Jun to a different ward and increased security. Now, there was only her left in the ward, waiting for them.
Xu Fengzhi barged into the room and started berating Shen Qingyue, âYou ungrateful wretch! Shen Da is your own uncle by marriage, yet you sent him to the police station! When your parents passed away, who stood up and helped you out? Have you lost all sense of conscience? Our family worked tirelessly to protect the group, and this is how you repay us? Withdraw your accusations immediately, or Iâll expose all the shady things you and your grandpa did. You wonât even know how youâll meet your end!â
Shen Qingyue calmly looked at her and waited for the rant to be over. Then she spoke calmly, âConscience? So, you actually acknowledge that thereâs such a thing in this world? When my uncle by marriage was swindled out of money for his education, it was my Grandpa who paid for him to continue his studies. When you two got married, it was my parents who financed and supported the wedding. These things are nothing compared to what you schemed for in the company, and the things you did in secret. You should know that very well, right? Now you come here and talk to me about conscience?â
Xu Fengzhi had been used to being praised and fawned over for years, so she could not stand Shen Qingyueâs words. She mustered her bravado and said, âOur family has a clear conscience in the company. We havenât done anything to harm the Shen family. Youâre slandering us shamelessly. Let me tell you, if anything happens to your uncle by marriage, Iâll go make a scene at Shen Junâs place. Isnât his heart condition severe? If he gets upset and something happens to him, donât blame me for not warning you.â
Hearing Xu Fengzhi dare mention Shen Jun, Shen Qingyueâs face turned cold as ice. âYou dare bring up Grandpa! You both know very well how he ended up lying in that hospital bed. I also advise you, Aunt, to behave yourself for now. Otherwise, when the investigation reaches its end, no one with dirty hands will escape. And if my Grandpa even suspects any of you have caused any trouble, even a headache or a sneeze, youâll all end up sewing in the prison workshop.â
As Shen Qingyue had stated, Xu Fengzhi knew exactly what Shen Da had done. Now that Shen Qingyue had exposed everything, Xu Fengzhi felt considerably diminished.
Shen Qingxue, who had always been the most fearless, saw her mother fall silent and quickly spoke up, âShen Qingyue, how dare you threaten us? We havenât done anything wrong, so you can go ahead and report us. Weâre not afraid of you!â
âHavenât done anything wrong?â Shen Qingyue finally turned her gaze toward her, âYou stole your roommateâs thesis at school, committed academic fraud, and when it was discovered, Shen Da paid to cover it up for you. If the school finds out about this, do you think youâll still graduate? And thatâs not the only thing youâve done.. Iâve always been too lazy to bother with you, but do you really think I canât deal with you?â