PFC Chapter 499 The Scumbag's Uncle is Hard to Win Over 27
Chapter 499 The Scumbag's Uncle is Hard to Win Over 27
Meanwhile, Yun Qing and Qi Shengzhi began a sweet romance.
On the other hand, Bai Wanran had been preoccupied with worries ever since she returned from the old house.
She originally wanted to ask Qi Shengzhi directly what was wrong with Shen Shu, but she was afraid of interfering with his work, so she thought about whether she should wait until Qi Ze's birthday banquet to ask.
Since Qi Shengzhi has suggested that Qi Ze's birthday banquet be more lively in order to quell the rumors, he should show up at that time.
However, Bai Wanran is a person who tends to overthink things. If she has something on her mind, she will keep thinking about it.
Moreover, this is a major matter concerning Qi Ze's feelings and marriage.
She felt guilty for her poor judgment in choosing a problematic fiancée for Qi Ze.
A moment later, he couldn't help but wonder what exactly was wrong with Shen Shu.
She hesitated for a moment, wondering if it would be too late to ask Qi Shengzhi after Qi Ze's birthday banquet. Since Shen Shu had a problem, shouldn't they break off the engagement as soon as possible?
Then she thought that Qi Ze's birthday banquet was only a few days away, and Qi Shengzhi hadn't said to immediately break off the engagement, so a few days later shouldn't be a problem.
She was so upset by this that she couldn't eat or sleep properly, and after just two days, she looked visibly haggard.
Before she could decide whether or not to ask Qi Shengzhi first, Qi noticed that something was wrong with her.
The mother and son were having breakfast together when Bai Wanran glanced at Qi Ze and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, losing her appetite.
Should she give Qi Ze a heads-up beforehand, so he won't be unable to accept it later?
Sigh... what is she supposed to say?
Just as she was worrying, Qi suddenly asked, "Mom, are you feeling unwell?"
Bai Wanran snapped out of her daze, not wanting him to worry, and quickly said, "No, no, I'm perfectly fine."
Qi looked at her with some skepticism and said, "If you're not feeling well, don't hide it from me. I'd like to take you to the hospital as soon as possible."
Her son's concern warmed her heart, but the thought of losing his fiancée, with whom he was about to get married, made her feel sad for him.
Sigh... This is all her fault! She should have been more cautious and observed Shen Shu more before making a decision.
Given Bai Wanran's personality, it's unimaginable how much pain and self-blame she would have felt after Qi Ze's accident in the original story.
After all, it was she who kept persuading Qi Ze not to fight for the family property, believing that Qi Shengzhi would not mistreat him, but in the end Qi Ze ended up like that.
However, the original plot only briefly touched on Bai Wanran's ending, only saying that Qi Shengzhi did not intend to pursue her, but she insisted on going abroad with Qi Ze to take care of her disabled son who had suffered a mental breakdown after being greatly traumatized.
On the contrary, there is more description of Madam Qi's attitude towards this matter.
Because of Qi Ze's matter, Madam Qi felt that Qi Shengzhi was too ruthless and that his entanglement with his nephew's fiancée was too outrageous. After the argument between mother and son, a rift was left.
Madam Qi was angry with her son and disliked Shen Shu even more.
However, Qi Shengzhi had long since become independent, and she couldn't control him anymore. She simply became even more reclusive, began to practice vegetarianism and chant Buddhist scriptures, and stopped interfering in Qi Shengzhi's affairs.
Therefore, she is portrayed as a doting old woman who spoils her grandson, can't distinguish right from wrong, only cares about the Qi family's reputation, doesn't care about her son's happiness, and makes the female lead angry.
Qi Ze knew his mother quite well. Seeing her frowning and looking at him with concern, coupled with the fact that he had indeed encountered some troubles recently, he couldn't help but suspect that she might know something.
But he didn't want to give himself away, so he tentatively asked, "Mom, is there something you're hiding from me?"
Bai Wanran immediately wanted to deny it, but then she thought that Qi Ze would find out about this sooner or later, so she might as well take this opportunity to test his attitude first.
"Xiaoze, you said before that you wanted to marry Shen Shu. Did you mean you were sure about Shen Shu? If Mom has someone better, will you still consider it?"
She thought Qi Ze would be angry to hear this, after all, he and Shen Shu had a good relationship. Her words were as if she wanted him to be an irresponsible scumbag, wanting more than he had.
Qi Ze, however, had a sudden thought and wanted to take this opportunity to give her a heads-up, "I can't say that I've decided on Shen Shu, it's just that after spending time with her, I think she's alright."
We're not that close! Mom, do you get it?
Sigh... If only his mother weren't so prone to overthinking and self-blame, he would have told her about his relationship with Shen Shu long ago, and wouldn't have had to drag this engagement on.
Bai Wanran understood, and her mood instantly lightened considerably. So, Xiao Ze and Shen Shu's relationship wasn't as deep as she had thought. In that case, she wouldn't be too heartbroken if the engagement was dissolved!
With fewer reservations, she pressed her advantage and said directly, "Xiao Ze, your uncle thinks Shen Shu isn't a good person, and he wants you to break off your engagement with her."
Qi Ze's eyes lit up immediately. His uncle was brilliant!
His expression was grave as he said, "Mom, if Uncle says there's a problem, then there must be a problem! It might even affect the Qi family. Uncle might be considering us and not saying it directly, but we can't put him in a difficult position!"
"This engagement must be dissolved. My birthday is in a few days, so let's announce the annulment then!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Wanran's expression also turned serious. "Then let's do as you say!"
The engagement cannot be dissolved quietly, as it involves some business matters, and people need to know that the two families are no longer related.
However, Bai Wanran didn't want to go too far.
So she planned to inform the Shen family and say that the young people were incompatible and that the two families had agreed to dissolve the engagement.
Qi wanted to say something, but swallowed it back in the end. Oh well, it's good that the engagement can be dissolved.
When Shen Zhihai heard the news, he felt like the sky was falling.
Since Shen Shu and Qi Ze got engaged, the Shen family has been thriving. Even some wealthy families that originally thought the Shen family was nouveau riche and looked down on them have become more polite to the Shen family out of respect for the Qi family.
He was really looking forward to Shen Shu and Qi Ze getting married!
He could tell that Qi Ze liked Shen Shu quite a bit, and had even warned him to treat Shen Shu better, as he didn't want her to be bullied at home.
How did things escalate to the point of annulment?
What exactly did that rebellious daughter do to anger Qi Ze?
She also said it was just an argument, and stubbornly refused to apologize!
She's really taking advantage of Qi Ze's affection for her and acting arrogantly because of his favor!
Now things are different; Qi is getting serious.
Wait a minute... Qi Ze's decisive decision to annul the engagement, could it be that it was Master Qi's idea?
Did that rebellious daughter really offend Master Qi?
After learning that there was a "misunderstanding" between Shen Shu and Qi Shengzhi, Shen Zhihai was worried, but there was nothing he could do. He couldn't even see Qi Shengzhi.
That's why he locked Shen Shu up in solitary confinement, hoping to make her submit and obediently apologize to Qi Ze.
As long as the two reconcile, even if there are some minor misunderstandings between her and Qi Shengzhi, Qi Shengzhi won't hold it against them too much for Qi Ze's sake.
Of course, this is on the premise that there is really only a small misunderstanding between Shen Shu and Qi Shengzhi.
Now he fears that Shen Shu's earlier confident assertion that it was "just a misunderstanding" was a lie.
If Shen Shu really offends Master Qi to the point of affecting her engagement with Qi Ze, will Master Qi take his anger out on the Shen family?
Shen Zhihai was filled with shock and anger.
Shen Shu, who was still in solitary confinement, was released, but she was greeted with a slap from Shen Zhihai.
Caught off guard, Shen Shu was struck hard by Shen Zhihai in a fit of rage. She lost her balance and fell onto the coffee table, knocking over the fruit plate.
Shen Yu, who was sitting on the sofa watching the show, quickly moved a little further away to avoid being accidentally hurt.
Unlike Shen Shu's gentle, harmless, and pitiful appearance, Shen Yu's appearance is more flamboyant and aggressive, easily giving people the impression that she has a bad temper.
Of course, she does have a bad temper.
Shen Shu was naturally gloating over being beaten, but she had never seen Shen Zhihai so angry before, and she felt uneasy, not daring to walk into the line of fire.
So she just watched the show without saying a word.
But after Shen Shu collapsed onto the coffee table, she looked up and stared at her with a sinister gaze.
Shen Yu: ? ? ?
Are you crazy?! This has nothing to do with me!