No matter how angry Sheng Minghui was, here was nothing she could do.

  Because she was a woman.

  It was a fact that Grandpa Sheng favored Sheng Xiao.

  Since Grandpa Sheng let her wait, she would just have to wait.

  “Your Fourth Sister would be engaged soon. So you should put your plan on hold for the time being.”


  “Are you saying that it is confirmed that Fourth Sister will be engaged to the Englishman?” Grandpa Sheng had succeeded in diverting her attention.

  “Fourth Sister has already agreed to it? Why? Are you still not satisfied?” Sheng Minghui sensed danger from his tone so she quickly waved her hands.

  “Grandpa, you have misunderstood me. Of course I am glad that Fourth Sister has found her happiness.”


  She was not at all having the intention to wish her to be happy. She just wanted to be a bystander, watching. As a woman herself, how would she not know how Sheng Minglan felt? Who would want to be treated as a chess piece and be forced to marry a businessman?

  “I hope you mean it.”


  Grandpa Sheng snorted. He had another discussion with Sheng Minglan in the morning. Sheng Minglan was always a submissive one. She had never gone against him. So, she let him decide everything for this engagement as well.

  “Minglan, I really want to see you be happy. Look at the outside world, it’s a mess. Look at Sheng Xiao and who he is messed up with.”


  Sheng Minglan kept quiet. But in her heart, she was sneering.

  Just admit it was a diplomatic marriage. Why must he say so many disgusting words to make her sick?

  “I will let you decide.”


  “Minglan, you are the only one who never makes me worry.”


  She did not know when she had started to pretend to be submissive in front of Grandpa Sheng. She could still remember how loving he was when she was young. But when she grew up, things had changed. He was no longer the loving grandfather, and she was no longer the innocent girl.

  Sheng Minglan did not refuse or show any signs of displeasure.

  So, Grandpa Sheng thought that she had already accepted her fate. But, only Sheng Minglan and Sheng Xiao knew what was actually waiting for Grandpa Sheng in the future.

  …


  More importantly, Jing Yun did a background check on that Englishman and found out about his daughter and his divorce.

  Jing Yun passed the document to Sheng Minglan. Sheng Minglan felt disgusted after reading it. “Do you think Grandpa will now know about this? He knows it all along.”


  “Miss Minglan…”


  “I am fine.” Sheng Minglan took a deep breath and looked out to the window. “Do you think I still have hope in Grandpa?”


  “You still have Young Master. He will help you.”


  “This winter seems to be extra cold.” Sheng Minglan walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the fallen leaves. Her heart felt heavy. “Jing Yun, you can go back now. I know what to do. I will not be soft-hearted anymore.”


  Jing Yun nodded and walked back to his room.

  Although the Sheng family had helped him a lot, he hated Grandpa Sheng for his attitude. But he was in no position to rebuke.

  Now that Sheng Minglan was facing a crisis in her life, of course he would do anything he could to help. If it was not a second marriage for that Englishman, he might not be so convinced to help her. But now, he wanted to take out everything he had to help Sheng Minglan. Where in the world would a grandfather sell his granddaughter?

  …


  The next day, Sheng Xiao received the news from Jing Yun. After reading the document, he sneered. “It’s so him.”


  “Young Master, will the plan work perfectly?”


  “There is no such thing as a perfect plan. But we can minimize the risk.”


  Jing Yun nodded and took out a gold card from his pocket. He put the card in front of Sheng Xiao. “I am not sure how I can help Miss Minglan. This is all my savings. I hope this will be helpful to her. I am sure she will not accept it if I give it to her in person, so…”


  Sheng Xiao looked at the card, rather excitedly.

  “You want me to help you?”


  “Young Master, I have never asked anything from you. but I cannot let Miss Minglan marry a divorcee. This is my hope. Otherwise, everything will be meaningless.”


  Sheng Xiao crossed his legs and clasped his hands together. He looked at Jing Yun, intrigued. “I can help you. But you need to tell me whether you like Fourth Sister or not. If you like her, I will definitely help you. No question asked.”


  “Must you?”


  “Then you can give it to her yourself.”


  “Yes.” Jing Yun gave a short and simple answer. “I have liked Miss Minglan for a long time. But I know it is impossible.”


  “Don’t try to lie in front of me next time.” Sheng Xiao took the card and looked at Jing Yun. “I will do it for you.”


  “Thank you.”


  “But you have already taken out all your savings. Do you have no plans for your future?”


  “I can make more money.”


  Sheng Xiao looked at the gold card. He knew the amount would not be a small one. Because he knew how much Jing Yun’s salary was working for him all these years. And he must have done some investment with his money. So, it must be at least an eight-digit number.

  Jing Yun was such a foolish man. He could do this for her but he did not want her to know about it. Was he going to smile at her when she gets married to another man?

  But Sheng Xiao knew it was difficult to make Jing Yun take the initiative. He was such a blockhead.

  …


  At night, Mu Qiqi went home and saw the gold card in front of Sheng Xiao. Immediately she said, “I have enough money to spend already.”


  “It’s not for you. It’s Jing Yun’s. He wants to give this to Fourth Sister,” Sheng Xiao explained.

  “So, Jing Yun really likes Fourth Sister. Am I right?” Mu Qiqi crawled onto Sheng Xiao’s lap and put her arms around his neck. “But looking at the situation now, Jing Yun will not want to burden Fourth Sister. So, he will definitely not confess.”


  “He is such a stubborn man!”


  “You just invite Fourth Sister over for a drink and give her the card.” Sheng Xiao buried his head in her chest. “Then it’s considered that fool’s wish is granted.”


  “Can’t I tell Fourth Sister even a little bit of the truth? What if Fourth Sister falls in love with another man?”


  “Then serves him right.”


  Mu Qiqi was troubled. She was not sure if she should help him or not. Sheng Minglan did not seem like a person who would fall in love with a man younger than her. But their age gap was not that big, just two years apart. However, she seemed to treat Jing Yun as her little brother.

  What if Fourth Sister was like Jing Yun, hiding her true feelings?

  Then she was worried that if she did too much to disclose the matter, they would not be able to be friends anymore.

  Why was Jing Yun so infatuated with her?

  “Seeing how careful Jing Yun is, I really respect him. Still, I want to help him to confirm Fourth Sister’s feelings toward him.” Mu Qiqi decided. “Xiaoxiao, help me think of a plan.”


  “You called me wrongly.” Sheng Xiao reminded her.

  “Hubby…”