“Are you really giving up on Eighth Brother, Grandfather?”


  “I only feel hate towards him!” With those words, Old Sheng gestured with his chin at Gu Ziling and told Sheng Kai, “Miss Gu clearly doesn’t acknowledge you, but only you match her in our whole family now. And since I’ve spoken, the Gu family and I would proceed with your marriage.”


  “I understand, Grandfather!”


  Now, Old Sheng would corner Sheng Xiao so that he won’t be able to show his face in Jianchuan. He doesn’t need a blemish like him alive in this world, or indeed strut around in his face!

  Meanwhile, Sheng Kai’s eyes were pursuing Gu Ziling.

  He was determined to get her, not only because she was a beauty but also because she stirred a man’s desire to conquer her.

  But he did not know that the scales on her heart was already leaning towards Sheng Xiao…


  Maybe she was born to favor men with no power or wealth.

  ***

  The news that Sheng Xiao left the Sheng family left an uproar, with the whole city knowing about it.

  But extraordinarily, neither Sheng Xiao nor the Shen family said a word.

  Old Shen did not say a word on whether the Shen family has formally taken in their live-in son-in-law, whereas Sheng Xiao seemed like he did not return to the Shen family. Instead, he bought another residence near the Shen’s residence with the same style, and that way, Mu Qiqi wouldn’t have felt it unfamiliar even if they moved there immediately.

  “Since you like the garden here, can’t you continue staying here?”


  Sheng Xiao’s eyes traced along her face as he explained alluringly, “If I’m staying at the Shen’s residence, I wouldn’t be able to do whatever I want to you anytime I want… like now.”


  “What about Jing Ting?”


  “We don’t need the stuff that has fingerprints of the Sheng family. I’ll arrange for people to move our things out tomorrow.”


  “Although we’ve been staying in different places now…”


  Pulling Mu Qiqi into his arms, Sheng Xiao told her, “We will be staying in only one place from now on.”


  Mu Qiqi nodded, although she did not mind where they lived. Moreover, since she liked this scenic place and it was close to the Shen’s residence, she happily accepted Sheng Xiao’s arrangement.

  “I’ll be wherever you are. That’s your fault for being mine.”


  Pleased, Sheng Xiao took Mu Qiqi to the kitchen which he had Xu Che decorate earlier. After all, he was going to celebrate his new life with his little one.

  Mu Qiqi wore a white lace gown she rarely wore, with her figure overwhelming with charm. One could not really tell that the little one had grown enough to enchant men.

  The two had a candlelight dinner, with Sheng Xiao then taking her hand for a dance.

  Their bodies quickly melded together, with Mu Qiqi getting drunk in the incredible atmosphere herself. “I’m just worried and scared about how you left the Sheng family and everything behind.”


  “What are you scared about?” Sheng Xiao asked.

  “I’m afraid you would think that I’m not being good to you and regret it.”


  “Then you would have to love me more, don’t you?” Halfway through their dance, Sheng Xiao suddenly picked up Mu Qiqi and put her on the table, pressing her down…


  Mu Qiqi wrapped her hands around his arms in return, and the two began their wild night up on that table…


  ***

  The lively day was finally over, and the Sheng family could finally sit down and enjoy a moment of peace.

  Still, Old Sheng was already thinking about Sheng Xiao when things became quiet.

  “Is Jing Ting a part of our family’s property?” He asked.

  Sheng Kai thought about it before answering, “Eldest Aunt handled that matter. We would probably have to ask her…”


  “How is she your eldest aunt, giving birth to a traitor like him? I’ll get your eldest uncle to divorce her as soon as possible.”


  Everyone was stunned by the old man’s words.

  “Grandfather, this has nothing to do with Eldest Aunt, does it?” Third Brother was between laughter and tears.

  “She is the mother of her son. It’s her fault for not educating him well. It is only natural for me to chase her off.”


  Second Brother and Third Brother shared a glance, sensing that the old man’s state of mind was rather radical at the moment.

  “Second Brother, check whose name Jing Ting is registered under and whether it’s bought with our family’s money. If it is… I’ll take it back personally.”


  Was the old man really going for the throat?

  “Grandfather, you could see for yourself that Eldest Aunt has contributed a lot to the family over the years. And nothing good would come out of trying to separate a couple unreasonably.”


  “In this family, what I say goes.”


  The old man was extremely stubborn. “Do what I tell you to do. And rear a dog in Sheng Xiao’s room—make it the most loyal breed there is.”


  Right now, no one would retort against Old Sheng.

  He really hated Sheng Xiao now.

  Later, Sheng Kai did as he was told and called Mama Sheng who was overseas. Still, he could not bear with the old man’s intention to chase his eldest aunt away as well, but Sheng Xiao had caused a huge mess that no one could salvage right now.

  “Sheng Kai, what’s the matter?”


  “Eldest Aunt, well… I want to know about Jing Ting, is it under your name or… Eighth Brother’s?”


  “What?” Mama Sheng asked sarcastically. “Is my property being liquidated because my son left home?”


  “Eldest Aunt, Grandfather… might be really hurt.”


  “And when hasn’t he hurt us?” After a mocking laugh, Mama Sheng then told Second Brother, “It’s bought with my own money as a gift to my son and my daughter-in-law. It has nothing to do with the Sheng family.”


  “I used my own dowry!”


  ***

  When Second Brother told Old Sheng what his eldest aunt said word-for-word, he remained unmoved. “Her money? The peanuts she brought from her family is enough to buy Jing Ting? Even if she bought it with her own money, doesn’t all her money come from the Sheng family too?”


  “Shameless, like mother like son!”


  “I’ll bring some people with me and take back Jing Ting tomorrow. I would rather give it to beggars than allow those traitors to get anything from me.”


  Second Brother said nothing.

  Perhaps it might be a good thing to let his grandfather vent a bit, which was why he didn’t try persuading the old man otherwise.

  Nevertheless, even if the old man did not reclaim Jing Ting, Sheng Xiao was not about to keep staying there. Cutting ties completely from the Sheng family meant he mustn’t keep anything connected to the Sheng family.

  But he was not about to let Old Sheng take back Jing Ting for nothing because it belonged to his mother.

  The old man wanted it?

  He wouldn’t even get a door!

  ***

  Next morning, Mama Sheng gave Sheng Xiao a call and personally asked him, “Are you staying at Jing Ting?”


  “What is it?”


  “I heard the old man is going there personally today and take it back. I’ve already told my lawyer to handle it, but you knew that would happen.”


  “Sorry for the trouble, Mom.”


  “No. I’m actually thrilled because you’ve done what you did.”