Chapter 143: Two Goods Make One Good

Seeing that the time was ripe, Shi Youxuan decided it was time to offer an olive branch: "I will give you this money, but you must tell me about the situation at the Sheng Family."

"Really?"

Shi Yuke widened her eyes; happiness had come so suddenly, so suddenly that she dared not believe her own ears.

Shi Youxuan nodded, giving her a reassurance: "Of course it's true, but if you aren't willing, then forget it; I won't force you."

"I'm willing, I'm willing! You are my sister, one of our own. The Sheng Family has treated me so miserably, how could I possibly turn my back on my own kin..." Whoever has more money is who she is close to; that was Shi Yuke's consistent character.

She had just started: "The Sheng Family is currently a complete mess..." when Shi Youxuan stopped her: "I don't want to hear that useless talk."

Shi Yuke was stunned: "Then what do you want to hear?"

"It's already dinner time. Sister, why don't you eat at my place? We sisters can chat while we eat." Shi Youxuan extended the invitation, and this sudden change in attitude was very pleasing to Shi Yuke, so naturally, there was no reason to refuse.

The sisters went to the dining room to eat. Because Shi Yuke had come, Sheng Hanyu did not come down for dinner, but instead had the butler deliver it directly to his Study.

Shi Youxuan was well-versed in the art of being insincere, but he was unable to handle such things.

Shi Youxuan had the butler instruct the chef to add a few dishes that Shi Yuke liked on top of what was already prepared, and she didn't forget to have a bowl of Blood Bird's Nest served to her!

Just for a bowl of Blood Bird's Nest, Shi Yuke was so moved that tears were almost falling.

Without waiting for Shi Youxuan to ask, she took the initiative to talk about how Bai Xue abused her, how she didn't treat her like family, how she plotted against her every day, and how she wished that old hag would die immediately...

She said quite a lot, but none of it was what Shi Youxuan wanted!

The gap between the sisters had long since widened invisibly; Shi Youxuan looked at the big picture and thought three steps ahead for every one she took.

Shi Yuke was still only calculating her own small gains and losses, and the grievances between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

Shi Youxuan did not interrupt her, listening patiently as she rambled on.

After talking for nearly an hour, Shi Yuke finally stopped, realizing that Shi Youxuan didn't seem interested in these things.

"What do you want to know? As long as I know, I will definitely tell you."

Shi Youxuan didn't speak, but instead opened her phone and transferred all 150 million back to Shi Yuke's account, and only then did she give her instructions... Shi Yuke nodded repeatedly, having no objections to anything she said, accepting it all!

Only when people regain what they have lost can they feel the most happiness.

With this money back, Shi Yuke was even happier than when she first received it, and Shi Youxuan even pointed out a way for her to make money—easy and simple, and most importantly, something she was good at.

Sheng Family Mansion.

When Bai Xue saw Shi Yuke returning with her luggage, she was initially delighted, but soon her face sank: "Didn't you go back to your maiden home? Why are you back?"

Bai Xue had originally thought that Shi Yuke saw the Sheng Family was in trouble and had developed thoughts of retreating, and she wasn't wrong; that was indeed the case.

The Sheng Family had no use for a woman who could only share wealth but not adversity, but at this critical juncture, she certainly wouldn't agree to Shi Yuke's request for a divorce.

She couldn't let them divorce even if it killed her; Bai Xue was determined that Shi Yuke must stay and wait for her son. If Sheng Yukai went to Prison, she would drag it out until she was old and withered; she could not let her turn around and leave the Sheng Family to marry someone else!

It must be said, they were truly two of a kind; the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were actually thinking the same thing.

Bai Xue had originally prepared for a war of attrition with Shi Yuke, having thought of every possibility, but she hadn't expected Shi Yuke to return.

Shi Yuke glanced at her sideways: "This is my home, where else would I go if not here? I didn't go back to my maiden home just now; I went to pull strings and find a way to save A Kai. Unlike you, who only knows how to cry, nag, and curse at home—what else can you do besides that?"

As she spoke, she patted the suitcase in her hand: "What do you think is in here? Clothes I packed to take home? Let me tell you, it's all my jewelry and valuables. I took everything of worth out to exchange for money to pull strings and save A Kai. As a wife, I'm much better than you are as a mother."

"Move aside, a good dog doesn't block the way."

Being scolded by her daughter-in-law, Bai Xue didn't lose her temper for the first time; not only did she move aside, but she also ingratiatingly helped her carry the suitcase, smiling as she accompanied her: "Yuke, you just said you went to find a way to save A Kai? Is there any progress? How is A Kai doing now, and when can he be released?"

Shi Yuke turned back and said sharply: "Asking so much all at once, how do you expect me to answer? I'm exhausted, don't bother me!"

The tougher she acted, the less sure Bai Xue was whether she was telling the truth or not!

But she guessed it was probably true; if she hadn't really gone to save A Kai, she wouldn't have needed to come back, she could have just left for good.

Thinking this, Bai Xue felt a small touch of emotion, and her greeting became much more sincere: "Yuke, you must be hungry, right? What would you like to eat? I'll have the kitchen make it for you."

"Don't eat, don't eat, don't eat! How can I have the heart to think about food right now? I have no appetite, don't bother me." Shi Yuke was extremely impatient and turned to go upstairs.

Bai Xue shut her mouth, believing a little more in the truthfulness of Shi Yuke's words.

But she still hadn't said anything; Bai Xue paced the hall twice—she had an idea.

She went to the kitchen and had the cook bring out the Blood Bird's Nest meant for her own consumption. She originally wanted to share half with Shi Yuke, but then she thought better of it, gritted her teeth, and carried the whole thing upstairs.

"Knock, knock, knock."

"Yuke—"

Bai Xue knocked on the door a few times, speaking softly and gently from the outside: "Mom knows you have no appetite, but if you don't eat anything at all, your body won't be able to take it. I've brought the Blood Bird's Nest; eat a little to nourish your body."

"Not eating—"

Shi Yuke roared from inside the room: "If anything happens to A Kai, I'll go with him. What's the point of nourishing anything? You can nourish yourself, old lady. If A Kai can't fulfill his filial duties in the future, you still have another son, but I'll have nothing left, sob, sob, sob..."

Sheng Hai didn't return until the middle of the night, also having been running around for Sheng Yukai's sake. Bai Xue told him about Shi Yuke's return and her behavior after coming back.

Sheng Hai said: "What she said should be true; there is indeed another force outside working hard for A Kai."

The couple was deeply convinced of this, and their impression of Shi Yuke changed quite a bit.

Early the next morning.

Contrary to her habit of sleeping in, Shi Yuke got up early and was in the living room making phone calls: "Uncle Wang, you must help... No problem, no problem..."

"Yes, I want to sell that Villa of mine. I don't care how much money, just as fast as possible; I'm in a hurry to save a life!"

The content of her phone call was passed word for word to Bai Xue's ears by a servant.

Bai Xue said to Sheng Hai: "Husband, did we misunderstand Yuke before?"

Sheng Hai glanced at her and corrected: "Not we, just you."

Shi Yuke hadn't been married into the Sheng Family for long, but the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had fought until the house was a mess, never having a moment of peace. Although Sheng Hai didn't participate, he had long been fed up with it.

It was mainly Bai Xue who was always looking for trouble, wanting to put on airs as a mother-in-law!

Now that the family was in trouble, the daughter-in-law hadn't just avoided it, but had even sold her own jewelry to save her son; both of them were a little moved.

After breakfast, Bai Xue took the initiative to say to Shi Yuke, "Yuke, you mustn't be afraid to spend money when pulling strings. If it's not enough, tell Mom; Mom has some here."

Shi Yuke was secretly delighted; the idea her younger sister had given her was working, but this was only the beginning. As long as she had made a start, the Sheng Family's money would eventually all become hers, flowing in endlessly!