CHAPTER 523: 502: VARIOUS PATHS (CHAPTER 1)

As soon as the Shen Family entered the office, they couldn’t help but express their grievances. Mrs. Shen had a pitiful look on her face and kept cautiously observing Shen Bin beside her, as if worried about making her son angry.

She looked so pitiful.

But Shen Bin was already very impatient and interrupted her, "Mom, there’s no need to say anything. I know everything from beginning to end. The child was born prematurely and, as per the doctor’s orders, has to stay in the hospital and cannot come out. Just in these few days in the hospital, the doctor saw that the situation was alright and suggested bringing him home, so normally, people rarely see the child. It’s because the child’s health isn’t stable yet. If you really care about your grandson, don’t see him now. When he’s healthier, I’ll bring you to see him."

Mrs. Shen opened her mouth but couldn’t continue as she was interrupted, which was completely different from before, when just a few tears from her would soften her son’s heart.

Mr. Shen’s face became more sullen, "Outsiders can’t see him, but are we outsiders? The Li family treats us like outsiders, and now you’re treating us like outsiders too? How did you grow up these past twenty years? We raised you bite by bite with our hard-earned food. Look at you saying such heartless words. What’s wrong with grandparents seeing their grandson?"

"Alright, alright, the child is also doing it for the grandson’s sake. Let’s just consider it for the grandson’s good and see him later. Why argue with the child?" Mrs. Shen advised her husband while looking at her son, "Binzi, your dad has this temper, don’t take it to heart. It’s been so many years, you know he’s harsh with words but soft-hearted."

"Don’t meddle in this. Today, I want to know why we’re treated like outsiders when it comes to our grandson." Mr. Shen’s temper flared up again.

Mrs. Shen tried to persuade him, "Look, just say a few words. Binzi didn’t mean anything else. He’s just telling us that the child’s body is weak now. Why don’t you understand him? Besides, we’re in the office and at the barracks; what’s the good of shouting here?"

"You want me to consider him, but has he considered us? Would he call us outsiders in front of others if he truly saw us as family? You don’t need to say these things to me. Today, I must talk to him about this issue."

The couple argued back and forth, while Shen Bin sat quietly on the side, his expression as cold as usual, showing no anger in his eyes. Ye Qian, standing by, quietly observed, unsure of what Shen Bin really thought.

From an observer’s perspective, Ye Qian could tell that the Shen Family was playing both sides, with one being tough and the other soft, merely expressing their true thoughts without wanting to break off openly. Such a tactic was blatantly obvious to discerning people, and Shen Bin, being so shrewd, surely noticed too. Yet, seeing him remain silent was slightly confusing to Ye Qian.

The Shen Family went round and round, and seeing that Shen Bin still hadn’t said a word, they couldn’t hold on any longer. Mrs. Shen quietly turned her head to look at her son.

"Binzi, your dad has this temper, don’t be upset. Since the situation is like this, your father and I will go back first. We’ll visit when the child’s better. Also, get started on arranging Chun’er’s marriage. Xique’s already pregnant, and there hasn’t been any progress with Chun’er. We worry about her every day." Mrs. Shen sensed the situation was wrong and immediately thought of leaving.

"I’ve already arranged a few prospects for Shen Chun, and I’ll bring people home when I get the chance. You can go back now!" Shen Bin carried on as if nothing had happened, responding indifferently.

Mrs. Shen nodded with a smile, turned to pull her husband towards the door, but Mr. Shen was still unwilling. After receiving a glance from his wife, he reluctantly followed her out.

"It’s almost time to get off work, you should head out too." Once the Shen Family had left, Shen Bin spoke to Ye Qian sitting there, "I’m just an employee here; I can’t interfere in other people’s family affairs. Liu Zhiyuan doesn’t want a divorce, and power won’t resolve this. If you insist I intervene, I’ll someday visit the Liu Family with your sister to discuss your intentions, then see how they react."

Shen Bin clearly stated his position; if Ye Qian continued this way, he would do nothing and would directly take Ye Ling to the Liu Family to clarify everything.

In that way, the Liu Family would undoubtedly become enraged. Divorce was uncertain, but Ye Qian’s life would definitely become worse than it already was.

The message was clear both inside and out, telling Ye Qian to stop clinging and bothering him.

Noticing Shen Bin’s worsening mood after today’s Shen Family commotion, Ye Qian didn’t escalate the situation further, stood up, and exited the office.

In the office, Shen Bin rubbed his forehead, his impatience momentarily flashing across his brow.

As for the Liu Family, aside from Ye Qian’s issues, there was also the matter of Liu Rui.

Xiang Weilai had returned but after running into Liu Zhiyuan that night, he only went to the Liu Family for one dinner and didn’t stay over, using an excuse that he had things to attend to outside and left right after eating.

Normally, when Liu Wujiang spoke, Xiang Weilai wouldn’t dare refute, but that day, Liu Wujiang directly ordered Xiang Weilai to stay at home, saying all matters could be postponed until tomorrow.

But Xiang Weilai didn’t heed his words and left right after dinner.

This directly made Liu Wujiang lose face, and he got so angry that he smashed a cup right then.

Wu Mengyi was also angry but didn’t want to make things difficult for her daughter seeing her discomfort, so she tried to reason with her husband on behalf of Xiang Weilai.

Since that day, Xiang Weilai never set foot in the Liu Family house again, not even visiting the compound. Although people in the compound knew Xiang Weilai was back, everyone noticed he wasn’t visiting the Liu Family. So naturally, there were plenty of private discussions.

After enduring a few days, Liu Wujiang couldn’t bear the gossip any longer and yelled at his daughter, "I don’t care what he’s busy with, tell him to come home right away. If you can’t suppress the chatter in the compound, then you two should just get a divorce."

Liu Rui sat there wiping her tears, and seeing this made Mr. Liu even more impatient, "Only know how to cry, what’s the use of crying here? You’re married now, look at what he’s doing. Does he care about our family with his actions? It’s making us a laughing stock."

Wu Mengyi wanted to interject, but a glare from her husband shut her down, and she didn’t dare speak again.