Chapter 1052 - 1051: It’s Just Cheating! Who Can’t Do It?
Chapter 1052 - 1051: It’s Just Cheating! Who Can’t Do It?
Old Wang sneered: "Yes, Anxi is beautiful and capable, but there are girls who aren’t self-respecting or self-disciplined. There are all kinds of people, and what our Wang Family needs is an heir, not some dubious girl."When the old man said this, Wu Kefu froze, unable to speak for a long time. Shen Wanqing was humiliated, her face pale, her lips moved but she didn’t dare say anything, only looking at Wang Kefu.
Wang Kefu felt utterly exasperated, he wanted to protect his sweetheart but didn’t dare contradict the old man’s words, considering it’s fortunate enough that she was even allowed a place.
The eldest young master of the Wang Family was normally impulsive, uneducated, fond of playing with women, but at this moment he felt genuinely moved, and remarkably manly, knowing to step back to secure some benefits for his woman. He brazenly said to the old man, "Dad, Wanqing is pregnant, I need to work with Anxi, and she’s unfamiliar with everything here, so why not let her move back, there’d be some support at home, right?"
After he spoke, he cautiously watched the old man’s expression.
The old man was truly infuriated, but outwardly he showed no emotion and merely asked him, "Have you divorced your wife? Can’t wait to bring someone new in right away?"
Having said this, he looked over at Shen Wanqing: "Is this your intention?"
Just as Shen Wanqing was about to speak, Wang Kefu interjected: "Dad, this couldn’t be Wanqing’s idea, she’s very well-mannered, it’s my idea."
Old Wang sneered: "Well-mannered? Kefu, your mother always said you didn’t study well, I never believed it, but now I surely do, you probably don’t even know what those four words mean."
Wang Kefu scratched his head, not speaking for a while.
The old man didn’t make things too difficult, he turned his head to look at Gu Anxi, his voice gentle: "Anxi, what do you think?"
Gu Anxi was enjoying the old man’s private collection of wine when she was suddenly cued, she looked at a few people then slowly said: "Grandpa, I can’t be the decision-maker on this, but if it’s about resolving the issue, shouldn’t we invite Aunt back to properly address the situation?"
The old man stared at her for quite a while, then actually nodded: "That’s quite a good idea."
With that, Wang Kefu breathed a sigh of relief, casting a grateful glance at Gu Anxi.
Anxi’s words were well-spoken, this little lady finally sided with him once, but although he felt thankful, Shen Wanqing wasn’t, having grown up with Gu Anxi she knew her too well, Gu Anxi wasn’t truly considering their situation, she merely wanted to watch the drama.
But knowing this, what could she do, in the Wang family’s mansion, pregnant standing in the rain until now, while Gu Anxi was well protected, sitting enjoying the old man’s wine, the disparity in status was no different from before, so she could only endure.
Gu Anxi glanced at her, then said to Ah Xiang: "Please get me a piece of cake."
Ah Xiang went immediately, soon returning with a beautifully crafted cake, the plate was silver, a piece of French art.
The second sister-in-law of the Wang family had never seen such a fine item, she said in a daze: "I haven’t seen such plates at home before."
Ah Xiang muttered softly as she arranged them: "Miss Anxi brought these over last time, it’s part of a set of eight pieces."
Second sister-in-law of Wang forced a smile: "They sure look nice."
She thought secretly, that Anxi’s lifestyle was way too extravagant, couldn’t she be splurging the Wang family’s money?
Just as she thought this, Gu Anxi smiled: "It was given by Uncle."
Everyone’s gaze landed on Wang Kefu, for a while the old man said with some irritation: "Normally you seem tasteless, suddenly you’re adopting foreign trends, but these things seem fitting for Anxi, though not matched for yourself."
Wang Kefu touched his nose, obediently taking the scolding.
The old man thought for a moment and said: "Anxi’s suggestion is quite reasonable, now, you go and bring your wife here, resolve things in front of everyone, I believe she is sensible and considerate, given your insistence on divorcing and having a woman and child outside, I suspect she won’t make things difficult for you."
With the old man’s sudden change in attitude, Wang Kefu rubbed his hands, secretly excited, but dared not show it directly, so he maintained an expression of disapproval: "Old man, isn’t this too swift, shouldn’t we give her time to calm down?"
The old man sneered: "Calm down? Can your woman wait? They’ve come knocking, how can you expect her to wait?"
At this, Wang Kefu dropped his pretense and boldly said: "Ah Xiang, bring me an umbrella."
Ah Xiang begrudgingly brought it over, Wang Kefu took it and walked out to get in the car, even forgetting to say a word to Shen Wanqing.
After he left, the living room was quiet, the old man’s gaze was sharp: "Since we’re all here, let’s have a meal first, wait for Kefu to bring her here and resolve this in front of the family."
Shen Wanqing whispered a yes and sat down, someone immediately served her rice and dishes, very attentively, even the second sister-in-law of Wang maintained a friendly smile: "Since you’re Wanqing, consider this home, if you need anything, come to me."
Shen Wanqing found her kind and wanted to ingratiate herself a bit, saying, "I’m not very familiar, I’d appreciate it if... Second sister-in-law would guide me."
Second sister-in-law Wang covered her mouth in amusement: "Look at you, why still call me second sister-in-law, once you and elder brother form a family, I should call you sister-in-law instead."
Shen Wanqing blushed and smiled, showing a bit of shyness.
That, after all, was her specialty, able to intimidate people, second sister-in-law of Wang saw her like this and touched her hand, praising continuously: "Look, this child is dignified and graceful, indeed she’s an acclaimed artist."
She then addressed the silent Wang matriarch: "Matriarch, do you like her?"
The matriarch was somewhat distant, occupied solely with her prayer beads.
Second sister-in-law was neglected but didn’t mind, smilingly said to Gu Anxi: "Anxi, while I heard you were close sisters, once you become family it will be more affectionate."
Gu Anxi slowly ate her cake, upon hearing that, she glanced at Shen Wanqing’s face.
Shen Wanqing’s face was filled with joy, writing the epitome of excitedly marrying into a wealthy family, making it quite amusing to behold—
Shen Wanqing’s background was poor, always esteemed others highly, especially clueless to the dynamics within wealthy families, greatly unguarded towards second sister-in-laws, someone praises her and she takes it sincerely. In fact, the second aunt is far more formidable than the first, Shen Wanqing has yet to be toughened by hardships, unaware if after such hardships she can retain her child.
Gu Anxi wasn’t a saint, naturally she wouldn’t warn her, after all, it wasn’t her business.
She continued eating her cake slowly, listening to the second sister-in-law of Wang chat amiably with Shen Wanqing, as if Wang Kefu was already divorced and Shen Wanqing had married in.
After about an hour, Wang Kefu returned, his clothes wet, looking a bit disheveled.
Behind him, was the Wang family’s first sister-in-law.
Having not seen each other for days, the first sister-in-law had become somewhat thinner, her expression wooden. Upon entering and seeing Shen Wanqing, she paused, then there was a trace of ferocity in her eyes, but she suppressed it quickly, softly greeting the old man and matriarch.
The old man usually didn’t pay much attention to her, but now spoke gently: "Take a seat."
The eldest sister-in-law of the Wang Family sat down slowly, somewhat dazed.
At this moment, Wang Kefu rubbed his hands and cleared his throat: "Since everyone is here, let’s resolve this today."
Old Wang glared at him, then looked at the eldest sister-in-law of the Wang Family: "What are your thoughts?"
The eldest sister-in-law of the Wang Family lowered her head, remained silent for a while, and then said softly: "I have conditions."
Wang Kefu breathed a sigh of relief: "Alright. I know your family is having some difficulties now, I’ll do everything I can to help."
The eldest sister-in-law shook her head: "That’s my brother’s responsibility, what I demand is that all the shares of your company must go to our son."
Shen Wanqing furrowed her brows secretly.
Wang Kefu also twitched his lips, then laughed after a while: "Are you kidding? I have only ten percent, even if I agree, Old Wang wouldn’t agree."
The eldest sister-in-law of the Wang Family looked at Old Wang, and said very calmly: "Old Wang, what’s your stance?"
Old Wang fiddled with his teacup, as if thinking. Only after a long time did he speak: "Sounds like you’ve made up your mind and have been waiting for Kefu to negotiate terms with you."
"Yes." The eldest sister-in-law of the Wang Family did not deny it, "I have to consider my son. Although he’s still the grandson of the Wang Family, who knows what the future holds? This ten percent given to the eldest grandson wouldn’t be unfair, right?"
Old Wang didn’t think much of her before, but now he saw her in a different light—she didn’t argue or throw fits, was reasonable and had evidence... suddenly, Old Wang glanced at Gu Anxi, his eyes filled with suspicion.
Gu Anxi was playing a game, seemingly indifferent.
Old Wang thought to himself, it seems it’s not her.
He then turned his gaze to his disappointing eldest son, speaking in a calm tone: "Kefu, I think her proposal is quite reasonable. You owe her, and the son is yours too, so using the ten percent as a token of happiness, just give it."
Wang Kefu was displeased, not because he didn’t want to give it to his son or was unwilling, but because he relied on these dividends to get by. If he gave them away, what would he do to support his cherished one? Wanqing might find him useless in the future.
He was about to refuse, but Shen Wanqing gracefully said: "Kefu, it doesn’t matter to me."
She gently touched her flat stomach and said tenderly: "As long as the child and I are with you, nothing else matters."
The second sister-in-law of the Wang Family laughed: "Brother, you really found a treasure, see how considerate she is."
Wang Kefu was so flattered that he felt elated, "Wanqing is very sensible."
At this moment, Old Wang also looked at Shen Wanqing, not with admiration, but with concern—
This young woman is not an ordinary mistress, she knows how to weigh her options, understands that the ten percent can’t be secure, and aims to enter the Wang Family to get more, truly calculating mind.
Old Wang felt displeased, so he raised his voice: "Anxi, what do you think?"
Gu Anxi put down her phone, a bit impatiently said: "What do you mean, just sign it if everyone agrees. Can’t let Uncle marry two wives, right? I see Miss Shen caught in the rain and pregnant, probably wants to sleep early, don’t stress out the pregnant woman."
The second sister-in-law of the Wang Family smiled in agreement: "Anxi speaks rightly. The body of a pregnant woman is precious."
At this moment, Wang Kefu was full of grandeur, after all, he is an uneducated man, feeling that a girl in her early twenties depends on him to have a child, a talented woman, and grew up with Anxi, all these identities combined make him particularly excited, so he signed the agreement impulsively.
After signing, he pushed it to his wife.
The eldest sister-in-law of the Wang Family slowly took it, she did not look at the documents, only looked at Wang Kefu’s signature.
She looked for quite a while, her face was full of tears, Wang Kefu felt embarrassed, shouted: "What are you crying for, you’re no little girl, pretentious! Besides, it’s not like I didn’t give you anything, lots were divided this year, you can live a worry-free life with your son."
The eldest sister-in-law of the Wang Family hadn’t said anything yet, Gu Anxi coldly interrupted: "Uncle, you think you’re so clever, thinking Aunt won’t ever find another man. You miss and go comfort someone else?"
Wang Kefu almost jumped: "What nonsense are you talking?"
Gu Anxi smiled: "Uncle isn’t thinking this way?"
Wang Kefu stared at her first, then at his wife, demanding an explanation.
The eldest sister-in-law of the Wang Family said nothing, just signed the paper, and attempted to leave, Wang Kefu inexplicably grabbed her hand, roughly asked: "You really won’t care about our son, and remarry?"
"Insane." The eldest sister-in-law of the Wang Family had held back for long enough, now signing the papers, didn’t intend to tolerate anymore, reached out and slapped him, "Divorced, none of your business if I marry or not!"
Wang Kefu almost returned the slap, but then lowered his hand.
The eldest sister-in-law of the Wang Family sneered, then looked at Shen Wanqing: "Congratulations, Miss Shen."
Shen Wanqing’s lips trembled slightly: "I’m sorry, I’m not a bad person, it wasn’t intentional, if it weren’t for the child in my belly, I wouldn’t..."
"You have a child, doesn’t mean others don’t have one." The eldest sister-in-law coldly said: "Your child is a child, others’ aren’t?"
Having said that, she didn’t want to be troubled, so she intended to leave directly, Old Wang, being quite decent, called the driver to escort her.
Driver Ah Liang came over, a handsome man in his forties, nodded while saying: "Don’t worry Old Wang, I’ll definitely send her off."
Old Wang was relieved: "I trust you with the task."
Ah Liang hesitated for a moment, then spoke: "There’s one more thing."
Old Wang was puzzled: "What else?"
Ah Liang looked around, then took hold of the eldest sister-in-law’s hand, softly saying: "I’m resigning."
Everyone’s eyes nearly popped out.
Wang Kefu’s wife, and Ah Liang are involved?
Old Wang immediately threw things, Wang Kefu even wanted to fight with someone... he lunged at Ah Liang in a brawl, completely forgetting about his pregnant beloved...
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