Chapter 140: The Troublesome Mother-in-Law

When Shi Youxuan was almost home, she saw the Jian Yining Villa, and a wave of sadness washed over her.

This villa was originally built by Jian Yining to commemorate his sister; what he did not expect was that, many years later, someone would also think of him upon seeing this villa.

"Screech—"

The driver suddenly slammed on the emergency brakes, and Shi Youxuan, carried by momentum, hit her head heavily against the front seat.

"What is go..."

Before she could finish asking, she knew what had happened.

Wang Yingzhi was sprawled across the hood of the car, and the driver was so furious he could die, yet he couldn't even curse!

He had been driving perfectly well and wasn't going slow since they were almost home, but Wang Yingzhi had suddenly darted out from somewhere and spread her arms to block the car.

If it weren't for the driver's good skills, she would have been sent flying.

Since the brakes were applied in time, Wang Yingzhi was fine—she hadn't even touched the edge of her clothes—yet she insisted on throwing herself at the car; it was no different from a professional scammer.

If this were anyone else, he would have cursed them out first without asking, venting his anger however he could.

But Wang Yingzhi was no one else; she was the Eldest Young Master's mother. Even if she was unreliable and always looking for trouble, she was still his mother!

He could only ask Shi Youxuan: "Eldest Young Mistress, what do you think we should do?"

Before Shi Youxuan could speak, Wang Yingzhi had already turned around and was "slap-slap" patting the window glass, signaling for her to roll it down because she had something to say.

She didn't want to talk to this woman; there was simply no reasoning with her.

But since she had been "run into" by her today, escaping unscathed was impossible.

So the window was rolled down, and Shi Youxuan's face and tone were both cold, with a strictly professional air: "Eldest Madam Sheng, is there something?"

"Yes, yes, there is something..."

Wang Yingzhi was delighted to see Shi Youxuan roll down the window, but after the first half of her sentence, she realized the tone was off, so she corrected: "You called me wrong. You should call me Mom. 'Eldest Madam Sheng' is what outsiders call me; family doesn't address each other that way."

Shi Youxuan emphasized: "I was at that press conference too, and I saw the signed agreement. So the address is correct, Madam Sheng. If you have something to say, say it quickly; if not, move aside."

Wang Yingzhi had finally seized an opportunity to make contact with Shi Youxuan, so she naturally wouldn't give up easily.

Fearing the car would suddenly drive off, she gripped the car door tightly with both hands and wouldn't let go: "There is, there is! Daughter-in-law, Mom knows you are still angry about what happened last time. It was my fault last time; I shouldn't have driven you away... I know I was wrong now, I apologize to you, I'm sorry!"

She knows to apologize now?

It's too late.

Shi Youxuan didn't need her apology, and leaving last time was her own deliberate choice; it had nothing to do with Wang Yingzhi.

"You don't need to take that incident to heart; I didn't blame you." Shi Youxuan was telling the truth, but her intention was to distance herself from her.

Yet she didn't expect Wang Yingzhi to climb up the pole as soon as she saw the snake; not only did she have no self-awareness to back off, she became even more pushy: "Yes, yes, you're right. We are all family, and family shouldn't speak in two different voices. You did the right thing; you are a sensible daughter-in-law, Mom is very gratified..."

Shi Youxuan was speechless.

She had clearly stated just now that she and Wang Yingzhi were not family, and that Sheng Hanyu had already severed ties with her, but just one sentence to clarify their relationship had led to her being pestered again.

This person was truly thick-skinned; there was no reasoning with her.

Shi Youxuan instructed the driver: "Drive."

"Yes, Eldest Young Mistress."

The car started moving slowly, but Wang Yingzhi still wouldn't let go of the door, running alongside the car while shouting: "Daughter-in-law, stop! Tell him to stop immediately! I'm at such an age, if I... if something happens to me at your car, you won't be able to answer to my son..."

Wang Yingzhi had been muddled her whole life, doing everything else in a confused state, but she was crystal clear when it came to how to extort people!

"Stop the car."

She was right. Although Sheng Hanyu hated this mother and didn't even want to acknowledge her.

But if something were to happen to her while at Shi Youxuan's car, it would be hard to explain.

The car stopped; they were only twenty-some meters from the villa, so she would just walk the rest of the way!

Shi Youxuan pushed the door open and got out. Wang Yingzhi mistakenly thought Shi Youxuan had compromised and was preparing to talk to her properly, so she happily went to take Shi Youxuan's arm: "That's right, don't be so distant, we're family..."

Shi Youxuan shook her off: "Stay away from me. I am not family with you."

Seeing they were only a dozen meters from the main gate, Wang Yingzhi was anxious; she couldn't get through the gate.

No, she had to stop her!

Wang Yingzhi steeled her heart, ran in front of Shi Youxuan, and spread her arms to block her: "We are family! You say we aren't, so we aren't? What you say doesn't count. As long as you married my son, you are my daughter-in-law, and you have to take care of me."

Finally, her goal was revealed: she still wanted someone to take care of her.

"Heh, is there no one taking care of you now? Then I will fulfill your wish and take back the house immediately." Sheng Hanyu appeared behind them at some point, his voice cold.

It was sweltering outside, but the sudden appearance of her son made Wang Yingzhi shiver; she turned back and saw it was indeed her son.

She blurted out: "Shouldn't you be at the company at this time? Why are you home?"

Because of his allergy, his face was still covered in dense red rashes, but she turned a blind eye to her son's face and only cared about whether her own interests could be preserved.

To think that even a biological mother could be this cold-hearted; Shi Youxuan had learned something new today.

Sheng Hanyu was probably used to it long ago and wasn't affected at all; he said coldly to Wang Yingzhi: "If I weren't home, how would I know you've gone back on your word?"

"No, Hanyu, listen to me..."

He waved his hand to interrupt her, saying concisely: "Tomorrow I will have people come to take back the house. You can try to stay if you want, but you know the consequences."

After saying this, Sheng Hanyu pulled Shi Youxuan into his arms: "Let's go home."

"Okay."

The two entered the gate smoothly; this time, Wang Yingzhi didn't dare to block them.

She stood outside the gate, stamping her feet in anxiety, regretting not listening to her husband.

Wang Yingzhi had come behind Sheng Jiang's back; she had calculated that Sheng Hanyu wouldn't be home and had come specifically to waylay Shi Youxuan.

Wang Yingzhi felt that her son was hard to talk to, but her daughter-in-law was easier to talk to and would give her face; even if she didn't give face, it didn't matter—money would do!

The 150 million in betrothal gifts made Wang Yingzhi unable to eat or sleep.

She felt that since her daughter-in-law was so rich and generous—giving such a heavy gift for her sister's wedding—if she just opened her mouth, she could easily give her 800 million or a billion.

When the time comes and she has money, she will have the capital to boast in front of Bai Xue!

It's just that for all her calculations, she never calculated that her son would be home at this time.

……

The two entered the house, and Sheng Hanyu went upstairs without saying a word.

Shi Youxuan knew he was angry because of Wang Yingzhi; when Sheng Hanyu was angry, he wouldn't flare up, but would just keep a sullen face and stay silent, and the more silent he was, the more it showed how furious he was.

Usually, he would lock himself in the Study and not come out, perhaps for a day, perhaps for two days, it was never certain.

Everyone in the Villa knew of this habit of his, and now he was prepared to do the same, but before he could even walk into the Study, he was dragged into the bedroom by Shi Youxuan!

Entering the room, she closed the door and commanded him domineeringly: "Take off your clothes, get on the bed."

"Now, in broad daylight?" Sheng Hanyu asked.

The anger from just a moment ago dissipated quite a bit—not dissipated, but rather diverted.

He began to let his imagination run wild, not understanding why Shi Youxuan was suddenly so passionate; usually, he was the one to take the initiative, and this was the first time it had been like this.

The two of them had never done it during the day, and actually, it might be worth a try, but he wasn't really in the mood right now.

Shi Youxuan said righteously: "That's right, just now; how hard would it be to endure until night? Hurry up and take off your clothes."