CHAPTER 46: 043 SLAP ME IN THE FACE

Yun Shen woke up with a headache and rubbed his brows.

The consequence of a hangover was that his mind buzzed like a honeybee incessantly flying around, tugging at his nerves.

Liang Yu brought a cup of tea to the bedside table, accompanied by a hangover remedy, "President Yun, you’ll feel better after taking the medicine."

Yun Shen gave a faint "hmm," took the medicine and water from Liang Yu, and gulped it down with a "glug."

Handing the cup back to Liang Yu, Yun Shen asked, "Is there anything with the company?"

Liang Yu respectfully replied, "All is well."

Yun Shen threw off the covers and got out of bed, but the moment his feet touched the floor, his whole body swayed. Liang Yu steadied him, his tone filled with concern, "President Yun, you should rest well right now. There’s nothing urgent at the company, it can be postponed."

Yun Shen waved his hand dismissively, "You go take care of another matter for me now."

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Just when one thought the dark would give way to light, out came Cheng Yaojin mid-way.

Kang Jinse was so angry she hadn’t slept all night and showed up at the breakfast table with panda eyes. Yun Shu seemed not to have rested well either, judging by her complexion.

"Rest assured, I will never agree to let Bai Ran become my daughter-in-law," Yun Shu said firmly.

Such a woman, who dared to covet her Shenshen, was utterly unforgivable.

Moreover, she dared to scheme against Shenshen right under her nose, which was a line crossed.

Kang Jinse suppressed the joy in her heart, her face showing pitiable fear, "She is the miss of the Bai Family, and I’ve heard that she has never failed to get a man she sets her sights on. I’m afraid..."

Yun Shu glared at her, "Afraid of what? Those men certainly do not include Shenshen. Don’t let your thoughts run wild here. After breakfast, I’ll take you to the hospital for a check-up."

Kang Jinse swallowed this comforting pill and breathed a sigh of relief. With Yun Shu’s reassurance, no matter how formidable Bai Ran was, she couldn’t dream of stepping through the Yun Family’s door.

Under the breakfast table, her hand rested on her lower abdomen, a hint of triumph crossing the depths of her eyes.

Once she gave birth to the child, no one would be able to threaten her position anymore.

These past few days, Kang Jinse had been too busy with the banquet to pay attention to Ji Yunya and Ji Yunmiao, and now realized that two people were missing from breakfast. She couldn’t help but ask, "Where are Yun Ya and Yun Miao? Haven’t they gotten up yet?"

It was as if Yun Shu had just remembered the two and turned to look at Aunt Yun standing behind her. Aunt Yun smiled and responded, "Teacher Jiang came early in the morning, saying she was taking Miss Yun Ya to some summer camp activity, and Young Master Yun Miao also went with them, they said they’d be back tonight."

Yun Shu’s brows furrowed subconsciously, "Running around outside all the time, what kind of behavior is that?"

Kang Jinse rejoiced inwardly but maintained a gentle smile, "After all, they are still children. Aunt Yun shouldn’t be too harsh on them. It’s good to participate in a summer camp, gain some experience. But this Teacher Jiang, is she trustworthy?"

Yun Shu’s frown deepened.

Aunt Yun shook her head, "I don’t know about that."

Yun Shu put down her chopsticks, "Call Ji Die over."

Soon, Ji Die was brought over. She had complex feelings towards Yun Shu. This woman made a good impression, yet she commandeered authority in the Ji Family home as if she were the mistress, which Ji Die found particularly repellent.

"Madam." Ji Die greeted with a neutral tone, neither overly respectful nor obviously disrespectful.

Yun Shu narrowed her eyes and smiled lightly, "Slap her for me."

Ji Die was stunned for a moment, but then Aunt Yun slapped her across the face, left and right, without any mercy. In an instant, Ji Die’s face swelled up. She shrieked and fell to the ground on her buttocks.

"Madam, what did I do wrong? Why did you hit me?" Ji Die asked, covering her face, her voice muffled and unclear because of her rapidly swelling cheeks, her gaze fixed on Yun Shu.

Yun Shu elegantly picked up a napkin to wipe her mouth. Her movements could truly be described as a pleasing sight. However, to Ji Die, they were terrifying. She suddenly recalled what Yun Ya had once said.

Never judge a person with the utmost goodwill, ugliness provides a peace of mind more than kindness does.

Now she finally understood what Yun Ya meant.

"Why I hit you? Don’t you understand yourself?" Yun Shu glanced at her indifferently, sending a chill down Ji Die’s spine.

"Ji Die is ignorant, please enlighten me, Madam."

Seeing Ji Die’s disheveled state, Kang Jinse’s lips curled up slightly, clearly enjoying the drama.

It seemed she understood the motive behind Yun Shu’s actions. This woman was more ruthless than one could imagine.

"Because you bear the Ji name, I despise people with the Ji surname. Unless you change it, I will want to hit you every time I see you. What to do?" Yun Shu said in the gentlest of tones, uttering the most vicious of words, yet strangely not inciting disdain. Instead, it made Ji Die’s bearing of the Ji surname seem an unforgivable sin.

Such reasoning... filled Ji Die with horror and a sudden surge of grief.

Her grudge was against the Ji Family members only. So, the young miss and the young master... Ji Die could hardly bear to continue the thought. The two children, devoid of their mother’s and grandfather’s protection, would have no good days ahead under the care of this so-called grandmother.

"It indeed is Ji Die’s fault, but my surname was given by Elder Ji. He pitied me as an orphan, brought me into the Ji Family, accompanied the young lady, granted me a name, and provided a stable life. It may be inappropriate to say, but even though I am a servant, in my heart I have long considered the Ji Family as my own. To me, Elder Ji is like a second set of parents, thus, Ji Die would rather suffer beatings than change her name, much to your disappointment, Madam."

Implicitly, this place is the Ji home, which tolerates no outsider causing trouble. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll leave at once.

Ji Die stood up straight, her form frail yet possessing a distinct resilient grace.

Yun Shu’s eyes narrowed, a cold flash flickered but was quickly covered by a layer of gentle laughter, making her look particularly elegant and charming.

"Such a conscientious child. If Elder Ji had a spirit in heaven, he would be very comforted. It’s just too bad, the Ji Family is now a thing of the past. From now on, this place is the Yun Family."

She clicked her tongue and shook her head, her gaze pityingly towards Ji Die: "Being too rigid leads to breaking. I admire your defiance, but in my house, insubordinate servants have no value."