PFC Chapter 172: None of this concerns me.
Chapter 172: None of this concerns me.
Si Jingnian's steps showed no sign of stopping; on the contrary, he walked faster and faster, and in the blink of an eye, he had arrived in front of the three Shen brothers.
"Young Master Shen, where did you hear that I can't stand A Yao's temper? This concerns me and my wife, how could I not know about this?"
Si Jingnian's face was full of anger, and his whole body exuded a chilling aura, like a volcano about to erupt.
His icy eyes, like two beams of cold light, shot straight at Shen Yanming, sharp as knives. Every glance seemed to mercilessly cut into Shen Yanming's body, making him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles, extremely uncomfortable.
Faced with Si Jingnian's piercing gaze and questioning, Shen Yanming panicked. Cold sweat poured down his forehead, and he couldn't utter a single word, as if something was blocking his throat.
He was filled with remorse and wished he could slap himself a few times. He secretly lamented, "Why did this evil spirit come?"
After finally recovering, Shen Yanming stammered an explanation:
"Young Marshal Si, please don't misunderstand! I really didn't mean that. It's just that what Qingyao said was so infuriating that I lost my temper and said some harsh words. But no matter what, she's still my own sister, and I have absolutely no ill intentions towards her."
However, this weak and feeble explanation seemed utterly insignificant under Si Jingnian's angry gaze.
Just then, Shen Yanting appeared before everyone. His brows were slightly furrowed, his face was ashen, and he still looked as serious and rigid as ever, completely expressionless.
However, if someone observes carefully, they can detect a subtle hint of relaxation hidden deep in his eyes, as if the weight that had been hanging over him had finally been lifted after seeing Si Jingnian arrive.
Meanwhile, Shen Yanshi looked at Si Jingnian with a suspicious expression.
Having studied abroad for so long, even when he was in Nancheng, a figure as high and mighty as Si Jingnian was not someone he could easily come into contact with.
Therefore, despite having long heard of Marshal Si's reputation and various legendary deeds, he actually knew very little about Si Jingnian himself.
At this moment, seeing this legendary figure suddenly appear before him, Shen Yanshi couldn't help but feel surprised and curious.
"Young Marshal Si, where are you and my little sister going?"
Shen Yanshi stood there, his body slightly tense, looking somewhat uneasy.
His gaze cautiously fell upon Si Jingnian, and the man's infamous and fearsome deeds involuntarily surfaced in his mind. For a moment, he felt completely at a loss for what to do with his hands and feet.
At this moment, Si Jingnian, with a blank expression, fixed his cold gaze on Shen Yanshi.
His deep eyes revealed a hint of doubt and an undisguised sense of alienation, as if the person in front of him was just an insignificant stranger, as if the words "I don't know him" were practically etched on his face.
However, the next second, when Si Jingnian's gaze shifted to Shen Qingyao beside him, the indifference in his eyes vanished instantly like ice melting away, replaced by a look of grievance and pity.
He pursed his thin lips slightly and asked softly, "A-Yao, who is this person? I don't know him!"
Shen Qingyao, who had been keeping a close eye on Si Jingnian, gradually calmed down her surging killing intent after seeing his change in expression.
At this moment, her heart had returned to a state of perfect tranquility.
Upon hearing Si Jingnian's questioning words, a look of helplessness and speechlessness flashed across Shen Qingyao's eyes, but at the same time, an indescribable feeling of being touched rose up in the depths of her heart.
In fact, she knew very well that Si Jingnian did this intentionally, and his purpose was nothing more than to stand up for her and help her vent her anger.
The problem is that her resolute words to Si Jingnian were still ringing in her ears, and this guy not only did not back down, but also chased after her and protected her so firmly.
Standing right in front of the three Shen brothers, Shen Qingyao knew very well that she could not let Si Jingnian lose face no matter what.
Moreover, how could she possibly let go of such a good opportunity to annoy and upset them?
Shen Qingyao's lips curled slightly upwards, and she spoke with a half-smile:
"Honey, this gentleman... is Shen Yanshi, the second young master of the Shen family! He's been studying abroad, so I guess he hasn't had many opportunities to meet someone like you. And now that we've met, he's behaving like this... well... it's really quite embarrassing!"
After saying this, Shen Qingyao quickly raised her hand to cover her mouth, as if afraid that others would not know that she was mocking the other person, but her beautiful eyes revealed an undisguised sarcasm and laughter.
Her words were incredibly sharp, showing absolutely no mercy, and the deep malice they contained was blatantly obvious.
For Shen Yanshi, Shen Qingyao's words were an immense humiliation, causing him to lose face.
At that moment, Shen Yanshi suddenly turned his head, staring at Shen Qingyao with a look of astonishment on his face and disbelief in his eyes.
However, in an instant, this shock was replaced by a burning anger and a deep sense of shame.
Seeing Shen Qingyao's arrogant and domineering attitude, Shen Yanming was furious. His chest heaved violently, and he could no longer suppress his resentment. He was about to step forward and seek justice for his second brother.
Judging from his indignant expression, it was as if Shen Qingyao had just humiliated him, not Shen Yanshi.
"Shen Qingyao, what did you say? This is your own second brother! How can you spout such arrogant words to slander your own brother? Have you forgotten that you share the same surname, Shen, and that we are both members of the Shen family?"
"Let me tell you, the reputation of the Shen family is also the reputation of you, Shen Qingyao. Do you really think you can remain unscathed? You have the blood of the Shen family flowing in your veins. We are all in this together, sharing both glory and ruin!"
Shen Yanming stared wide-eyed, his face full of anger as he questioned Shen Qingyao.
At this moment, Shen Qingyao casually shifted her gaze from Shen Yanshi and then returned it to Shen Yanming's face, which was flushed red with anger.
Her beautiful eyes were like a bottomless pool, deep and mysterious, as she gazed at him quietly.
Just as Shen Yanming thought he was about to be provoked by Shen Qingyao, a clear and melodious laugh suddenly broke the tense and oppressive atmosphere.
It turned out that Shen Qingyao suddenly burst out laughing without warning, and the laughter sounded full of mockery and disdain.
"Young Master Shen, I'm so sorry! Please don't be angry. But to tell you the truth, the Shen family's so-called reputation has absolutely nothing to do with me. After all, in the outside world, most people only know Shen Yuanyuan as the eldest daughter of the Shen family. As for who I, Shen Qingyao, am, I'm afraid no one cares at all."
As Shen Qingyao spoke, she gently shook her head, a faint, cold smile playing on her lips.
Seemingly worried that the three young masters of the Shen family might not have fully understood the meaning of her words, Shen Qingyao paused slightly before adding again:
"Furthermore, as I've already made it very clear, I have completely severed ties with the Shen family, cutting all ties completely! This isn't just a casual remark; it's a severance that I've publicly declared to heaven and earth, to all my ancestors. So from now on, whether the Shen family enjoys wealth and prosperity or poverty and destitution, it will have absolutely nothing to do with me. And naturally, all my affairs will also have nothing to do with the Shen family. Now, you should understand, right?"