Chapter 392: Giving Betrothal Gifts to Another Woman

Shi Youxuan took the initiative to peel shrimp for him; this was the first time since the dawn of time!

Never mind later, even many years ago, when the two were at their sweetest, this had never happened.

Of course, back then Sheng Hanyu was allergic to seafood, so peeling shrimp for him would have been harming him.

Shi Youxuan took the initiative to show affection, and although Sheng Hanyu was thrilled, he did not show it on his face, remaining calm, though he was very happy and joyful inside.

The family of three ate and chatted at the dining table.

Sheng Hanyu said to Shi Youxuan, "I've heard about the Rocket Class matter; what do you intend to do?"

Shi Youxuan:...

She found it strange: "What do I intend to do? I've already finished doing it."

Sheng Hanyu was the largest shareholder among the school's board members, but he had too many businesses to manage, so he did not serve as the school's Chairman, nor did he interfere in school affairs.

But not interfering did not mean he knew nothing.

What Shi Youxuan found strange was not that he knew what had happened; with such a big incident, it was impossible for the Principal not to report it to him.

What she found strange was that she had clearly already taught Wang Cuihua a lesson, so why was he still asking what she intended to do?

Sheng Hanyu served a bowl of pork rib soup and placed it in front of her, saying, "I know you taught her a lesson, but the lesson wasn't profound enough, not painful enough; I'm afraid she will retaliate against you later."

Shi Youxuan was indifferent: "She won't, you're overthinking it. After this incident, everyone knows what kind of person she is; she will have to keep her tail tucked and behave herself from now on, she won't cause trouble again."

He was just about to persuade her further when—"Ring-a-ling—" the phone rang.

Who was calling at this time?

It was such bad timing.

He took out his phone and glanced at it—it was Wang Yong calling!

This call had to be answered; it was very important.

Shi Youxuan handed over a tissue box; he pulled out two tissues to wipe his hands, then connected: "Hello!"

Wang Yong seemed very anxious: "Brother, my sister-in-law's family insists that you go; if you aren't there, they refuse to accept the betrothal gifts. What should we do?"

Shi Youxuan widened her eyes, staring at him.

Sheng Hanyu did not meet her gaze, even deliberately avoiding her eyes, and said into the phone: "We'll talk later, it's not convenient for me right now."

After saying this, he took the phone and went out.

He didn't just go to the living room to answer it, but went out the front door to the stairwell to take the call.

Shi Youxuan's heart sank with a "thud," and she instantly lost her appetite; the delicious pork rib soup she had been enjoying just moments ago was now impossible to swallow.

Shi Ran had a similar expression to her mother, and the little girl voiced her worry: "Mom, why does Dad have to give betrothal gifts to someone else?"

"How would I know? Go ask him."

The little one's big eyes rolled around, and she discussed: "Mom, if I go listen to Dad's phone call, does that count as caring about him or invading his privacy?"

Shi Youxuan answered without hesitation, very firmly: "It counts as caring!"

"Alrighty then." The little girl ran out.

She sat at the dining table pretending to be nonchalant, but in reality, her heart had already flown out with Shi Ran.

Wang Yong had always called Sheng Hanyu "Brother," and used to call her "Sister-in-law."

Regardless of whether she was willing or protested, he called her that anyway; whenever they met, he would call her "Sister-in-law." Shi Youxuan was too familiar with this form of address, but now he was calling someone else that.

She had lived in L Country for five years, and she knew a thing or two about the customs there.

Giving betrothal gifts in L Country was a very important day, equivalent to an engagement here in Jiangzhou!

For the woman's side to be in such a rush to find Sheng Hanyu on a day like this, what it meant... she wasn't stupid; she could guess, but she didn't want to believe it.

Shi Youxuan waited in the dining room very anxiously; she both wanted her daughter to come back quickly and was afraid that her daughter would bring back news she didn't want to hear.

She comforted herself: It won't happen, Shi Youxuan, you're overthinking it; Sheng Hanyu isn't the type to have one foot in two boats, he is loyal... is he loyal?

The self-comforting didn't succeed, because she thought of six years ago again.

Many years ago, Sheng Hanyu had already fallen in love with her, but because he was mindful of old feelings, he let Jian Yixin misunderstand repeatedly, which led to so many things happening.

Many years later, would she also become a second Jian Yixin?

What if Sheng Hanyu was also being mindful of old feelings toward her, but had actually had a change of heart?

After all, she now had an "advantage" over the Jian Yixin of many years ago—she had a daughter.

Sheng Hanyu would have even more reason to pity her; even if he didn't love her, he wouldn't have the heart to be as cold and heartless as he would be to someone else's woman...

The diamond necklace around her neck, which he had made with his own hands, felt at this moment like a shackle, so tight that Shi Youxuan couldn't breathe, feeling suffocated!

So she took it off and put it in her pocket.

She didn't want pity.

If there was no love, then it was better to draw a clear line; it would be better for everyone.

Tap, tap, tap, the little girl returned.

She ran to her mother's side and leaned into her ear mysteriously: "Mom, Dad's voice was too low, I didn't hear clearly."

Shi Youxuan:...

If you didn't hear clearly, why are you being so mysterious?

What a nuisance!

But the little girl added that although she didn't hear everything clearly, she did hear a few words.

It seemed like he said something about "wedding," "cannot mistreat her," "wholehearted," and things like that.

"Mm, I see. I have a headache, I'm going to the room to lie down for a while. Don't tell your father about what happened just now; let it be a secret between us mother and daughter." Shi Youxuan said these words weakly, then returned to her room.

The little girl naturally wouldn't say anything; after all, eavesdropping wasn't exactly glorious.

Sheng Hanyu returned after finishing his call, and seeing that Shi Youxuan wasn't there, he naturally had to ask where she had gone.

Shi Ran: "Mom has a headache, she went to the room to rest."

Shi Youxuan was feeling unwell, so Sheng Hanyu had no appetite to continue eating either.

He went to the kitchen to heat up a cup of milk himself, then walked straight in without even knocking on the door.

"Xuanxuan, how are you feeling?" His large hand touched her forehead; it wasn't hot.

Shi Youxuan slapped his hand away, her tone very displeased: "Why don't you knock when entering someone else's room? Get out!"

"Also, don't call me so affectionately. 'Xuanxuan' is not for you to call me; you can call me Ms. Shi or Chairman Shi." As she spoke, she covered her head with the quilt because she didn't want Sheng Hanyu to see her face full of tears.

Sheng Hanyu:...

She was fine just a moment ago, why did she suddenly turn hostile?

He asked: "What's wrong with you?"

She replied: "Headache, I need peace and quiet. Go keep the child company, you don't need to worry about me." Actually, she had initially wanted to say "Just leave," but changed her words when they reached her lips.

Her daughter had been longing for his return to the country, and now that he had finally returned, Shi Youxuan couldn't erase her daughter's right to enjoy fatherly love just because he was going to marry someone else; doing so would be too selfish.

"Alright, then you rest. I'll leave the milk by your bedside, drink it while it's hot."

Sheng Hanyu closed the door and went out.

The first thing he did upon seeing his daughter was ask: "What's wrong with Mom? She was fine just a moment ago, why does she suddenly have a headache? Has she been having headaches often lately? Has she been to the hospital to see a doctor?"

Shi Ran: "My mom doesn't really have a headache; it was only after you called that she started having one."

For the Christmas Eve party that evening, Shi Youxuan originally didn't want to attend, using the headache as an excuse.

However, Jian Yixin told her that she was planning to come to the house with Ma Ling'er to examine her in person!

Ma Ling'er is a neurologist who specializes in treating all kinds of headaches.

Whether it's a real illness or a fake one, she'll know at a glance.