Chapter 511: Taking Revenge

Shi Youxuan did not become happy just because he said that.

Instead, she became even sadder: "I don't need you to sign any papers. If your heart isn't with me anymore, what use is property to me?"

Sheng Hanyu was dumbfounded, completely at a loss!

He did not understand why a statement from the Jian Family could burn him with the flames of war.

Originally, he was afraid that Shi Youxuan would overexert herself during her postpartum recovery, which would be bad for her health.

But now there was no other way; in order to prove his innocence, he told Shi Youxuan the plan: "Uncle published that statement not because he is cold-blooded, but precisely to protect that woman."

He had already taken action against Lady Jian's maiden family.

The kidnapping of Xiao Erbao had nothing to do with the Jian Family.

But that woman's maiden family had played a major role in it.

The mysterious woman in the trench coat was Lady Jian's sister; this entire affair was planned, devised, and personally executed by her from start to finish.

If it weren't for her sister, that woman would have just been angry in her heart; although jealous, she wouldn't have been able to do something so extreme.

But with her maiden family behind her inciting her and coming up with bad ideas, the situation became completely different.

Sheng Hanyu could absolutely not let such a person off lightly.

He had let Lady Jian off time and again out of respect for the Jian siblings.

As for sanctioning her maiden family, there was naturally no need to show anyone any respect.

Sheng Hanyu made his move.

In just two days, the Qiao family was about to collapse, so they sought help from the Jian Family!

That was when Jian Fu issued such a statement.

On the surface, the statement appeared to be drawing a line with his wife of many years, but in reality, it was drawing a line with his wife's maiden family, so they wouldn't drag his own family down with them.

Shi Youxuan finally understood—these people really know how to play games!

Now that the matter was explained clearly, what was the fuss about just now?

Shi Youxuan herself felt she had been making an unreasonable scene, losing face and having no way to step down.

Fortunately, at this moment, someone came to save the situation.

Shi Ran pushed the door open and walked in with a smile: "Mom, I want to hold Xiao Erbao."

She put on a stern face, brought out her parental authority, and refused: "No, your brother is too soft and delicate right now; you can hold him in a few days."

Shi Ran pouted and muttered unconvinced: "You don't keep your word. You said the same thing a few days ago, and you're still saying it now? A few days, a few days, you always say a few days; if you don't want me to hold him, just say so."

The little girl left the room angrily.

Sheng Hanyu blamed Shi Youxuan: "You're like this too; it wouldn't matter if you let Ranran hold him for a bit, she knows how to be careful."

Although Shi Ran was naughty and mischievous, she was also a steady child when doing things.

Shi Youxuan actually regretted it a little too, but she wouldn't admit it out loud.

She complained to her husband: "It's all your fault for making me angry just now, and offending Dabao as well. It's all your fault, you have to find a way to make up for it."

Sheng Hanyu:...

What to do when your wife is being unreasonable?

There is only one best answer for a husband—apologize and admit your mistake.

She wasn't stupid; didn't she know she was being unreasonable?

Actually, she knew it, but this wasn't the time to distinguish who was right and who was wrong.

A home is a place for affection, not a place for reasoning.

Sheng Hanyu's reaction was quite fast; he immediately gave a solution with a good attitude and good temper: "Wife, don't worry. How about this? I'll go talk to Shi Ran right now, tell her that Mom is doing this for the right reasons, have her promise she definitely won't drop Xiao Erbao, and help her understand Mom's painstaking efforts."

"Hmm, okay."

Exactly what she wanted, Shi Youxuan agreed.

He went out to look for his daughter, but checked every room and didn't see her.

"Shi Ran!"

"Ranran."

Sheng Hanyu was a bit anxious; Xiao Erbao had just been brought home, and he was afraid something might happen to Dabao.

Both the palm and the back of the hand are flesh; both children were the apple of his eye.

Wang Yinghao came out of the kitchen and told her son: "Ranran is chatting with Grandpa at the front gate."

A false alarm.

He hurried toward the front gate.

The grandfather and granddaughter were not in the courtyard; they were sitting on the steps at the courtyard gate, not knowing what they were talking about.

There were swings and sun umbrellas in the courtyard, and the Villa front gate had an awning, all of which could block the scorching sun.

But there was nothing at the courtyard gate, yet the two of them weren't afraid of the sun!

He didn't make a sound and stood quietly behind them, but neither of them noticed.

Shi Ran sniffled and asked her grandfather: "Could it really be like that? I don't think so."

Sheng Jiang said: "Of course it's like that. Think about it, whose child doesn't take their father's surname? Only you don't. Your father doesn't say anything to your face, but behind your back, he complains to your mother. Who does your mother vent her anger on? Isn't it you..."

Sheng Jiang had always been brooding over the fact that Shi Ran's surname was "Shi" and not "Sheng".

But he didn't dare bring this up to his son and daughter-in-law, so he played little tricks behind their backs.

This wasn't the first time he had secretly instigated Shi Ran to change her surname.

It was just that the little girl was clever and eccentric; the previous few times he hadn't succeeded and had even been retorted into silence.

Sheng Jiang was not discouraged; if once didn't work, he'd try twice, if twice didn't work, he'd try three times, and if three times didn't work, he'd add another...

He became more courageous with every setback.

He finally found an opportunity, and the little girl listened to him.

"I'll go find Mom and ask her to change my surname for me; I want to be surnamed Sheng, too." Shi Ran stood up, having made up her mind.

Sheng Jiang happily urged her: "Good, good, when you go tell your mom, don't sell your grandfather out."

After he finished speaking, they turned around and saw Sheng Hanyu standing right behind them.

Sheng Jiang rubbed his hands together sheepishly; he wanted to slip away, so he turned his head and walked outside.

"Stop."

Sheng Hanyu took his daughter's hand and asked his father: "Where are you going, Father? I didn't hear everything you said just now; why don't you give me a few more instructions?"

"No need, no need, I'm going for a walk."

Sheng Jiang left as soon as he finished speaking, walking quite fast, as if his feet had been greased.

He said to his daughter: "Don't listen to your grandfather; no matter what your surname is, you are Mom and Dad's child, you are our Dabao."

Sheng Hanyu told Shi Ran that Mom didn't go back on her word just now, but had lost a bet with Dad and couldn't save face, so she took it out on her.

This matter was Mom's fault; from beginning to end, it had nothing to do with you, and you didn't do anything wrong at all.

But... we still have to give Mom face and coax her, because you are more sensible than she is!

Although Shi Ran was not very old, she had a great sense of the big picture.

She went to Mom's room to apologize to Shi Youxuan!

This matter was not the child's fault to begin with; Shi Youxuan had a way out, so she took the opportunity to step down, and the matter was considered over.

Shi Ran also got her wish and held her younger brother.

Xiao Erbao had been sleeping, but he suddenly woke up in his sister's arms, staring at her with a pair of round, big eyes and smiling at her.

The little girl was so excited she almost cried.

A sense of pride and responsibility as an older sister welled up within her.

Suddenly, she didn't dare to hold him anymore; she carefully placed her brother into Mom's arms and then played with him.

"Why aren't you holding him anymore? Is it because he's too heavy?" Shi Youxuan asked.

Shi Ran said: "It's not that; I'm afraid of dropping my brother. He's too small; I'll hold him again in a few days when he's grown stronger."

Shi Youxuan, Sheng Hanyu:...

Before Xiao Erbao was born.

Shi Ran was worried that once her brother was born, the love that belonged to her would be snatched away.

Plus, her grandfather was always instilling this idea in her, so she became more and more worried.

But now all the worries were gone; Shi Ran discovered that Mom and Dad's love for her hadn't changed, and she also loved her brother very much.