For so many years, the two of them never argued. Keli Si always yielded first, though he was actually a very chauvinistic man.
But every time he encountered her, he could only compromise.
Her health was poor, so Keli Si never let her cook, nor did he allow her to do chores like washing her own clothes or cleaning the room.
That man was a powerful figure outside, but at home, he was merely a husband who doted on his wife.
Shen Qingqing swept a glance at Madam Xiao. She appeared indifferent, but her eyes were not entirely devoid of emotion.
"Aunt, even if Uncle treats you very well, I still have to say a few words to you. No matter what, you shouldn't have come here for love. It's no wonder Grandma hasn't spoken to you for so many years. If it were me, I wouldn't speak to you either. Grandma is still soft-hearted to have come to see you this time. If it were me, I would never see you again in this lifetime!"
Upon hearing this, Madam Xiao was taken aback, not expecting her granddaughter to speak so harshly.
"It's precisely because Grandma is soft-hearted," Shen Qingqing continued indignantly. "Aunt, I really need to have a good talk with you about this matter..."
Seeing her righteous indignation, Madam Xiao glared at her. "Enough of that. Stop pretending with me. You're here to speak for her today, aren't you?"
"Hehe..."
Shen Qingqing grinned. Her innocent expression at this moment was exactly like her son's.
Madam Xiao sighed, "Forget it. So many years have passed, and I don't want to dwell on the past anymore."
She looked at Xiao Yuying and fell silent for a moment, her feelings indescribably complex.
"As long as you feel happy."
With those simple words, Xiao Yuying was moved to tears.
"Mom, I'm sorry..."
She regretted her impulsiveness years ago even more. In fact, there were many other ways to get her mother's consent.
But for some reason, in her youthful arrogance, she had developed a rebellious streak.
Madam Xiao's eyes also reddened slightly.
Shen Qingqing put an arm around each of them. "Alright, stop crying. This is a joyous occasion. Aunt, I have something to attend to shortly and need to go out for a bit. You can stay with Grandma."
Xiao Yuying was overwhelmed with gratitude and repeatedly assured her, "Don't worry, I will take good care of Mother. You go ahead and tend to your business. Call us if you need anything, and find Uncle if you need help."
"Got it."
Shen Qingqing kissed Xiao Yuying on the cheek, then turned and kissed Madam Xiao on the cheek, coaxing smiles from both her grandmother and aunt.
Afterward, Shen Qingqing left.
She went to meet Chairman Feng to collect the special medicine as arranged. The agreed-upon location was a coffee shop not far from her home.
As soon as she entered, Chairman Feng placed a square box on the table and handed it to her.
Shen Qingqing opened it. Inside lay a transparent glass bottle, about the size of her palm.
It contained a pale green liquid.
Even though the bottle was sealed, a faint, pleasant fragrance could still be detected.
"Is this the special medicine?"
Shen Qingqing's fair fingertips toyed with the small bottle, her casual demeanor making Chairman Feng extremely nervous.
"Don't drop it!"
Shen Qingqing ignored him and picked up the bottle, holding it up to the sunlight. It didn't look like a genuine medicine at all.
She looked at Chairman Feng. "You didn't lie to me, did you?"
Chairman Feng immediately said, "Of course not. I'm still hoping you'll let me off the hook. How would I dare to lie to you? Now that you have it, when can you go to the police station to drop the charges against me?"
Although he was out now, as long as Shen Qingqing wished it, she could send him back in at any time. Otherwise, he wouldn't have produced the special medicine first.
It was purely out of desperation.
"I need to take it back for testing," Shen Qingqing was not easily convinced.
She took the medicine to the old man.
The old man said that such testing would take at least two hours at the shortest. He told her to go home and wait and that he would call her when the results were out.
Shen Qingqing went home to wait.
Upon her return, she informed her family that she had obtained the special medicine. Everyone was overjoyed, especially Madam Xiao, who had met Shen Jinxi.
She was extremely fond of that child.
Coincidentally, Fu Jing Shu also returned, and the two of them chatted together. The others wisely gave them space.
Only the two of them remained in the living room. Fu Jing Shu immediately pulled his wife into his arms to assuage his longing.
He held her tightly, and Shen Qingqing felt a little helpless. "Didn't we just part this morning?"
"I missed you."
Fu Jing Shu didn't care when they had parted. As long as they weren't together, even for half an hour, he would be unhappy.
"I got the special medicine."
"I know."
Fu Jing Shu closed his eyes slightly, savoring the faint scent of his wife surrounding him.
They talked for a while, and Shen Qingqing became quiet.
Fu Jing Shu looked down and saw her sleeping soundly. He tightened his embrace and carefully adjusted her position to make her more comfortable.
Two hours passed while she slept.
Just then, the old man called. "Girl, where did you get this medicine from?"
Hearing the wrong tone in his voice, Shen Qingqing sat up slowly, clutching her phone.
"What's wrong?"
"This medicine is fake."
After hanging up, Shen Qingqing's face turned extremely cold. Fu Jing Shu sensed something was amiss. "What did he say?"
Shen Qingqing gritted her teeth, grabbed her phone, and stood up. Her red lips parted slightly.
"That old scoundrel Feng Dong really tricked me."
Fortunately, she had a backup plan and had the old man test it, otherwise, she would have truly been deceived.
Who would have thought that at this critical juncture, Feng Dong would still dare to lie?
Did he not care about his own future and that of the Feng family?
King, upon learning that the special medicine was fake, also offered to accompany them. More people were better. Shen Qingqing readily agreed.
And so, along with Fu Jing Shu, the three of them set off towards the Feng family's residence with great momentum and imposing presence.
When the door opened, Feng Yilian was startled and said angrily, "What are you doing? We've already given you the special medicine, what more do you want?"
Shen Qingqing ignored her entirely, casually pushed her aside, and strode forward.
"You!"
"Where is your father?"
Feng Yilian's angry expression froze. "What do you want with my father?"
Shen Qingqing paid no attention to her, her gaze fixed on the staircase.
Feng Dong descended, dressed in loungewear, with a faint smile on his face.
"Is there something?"
Shen Qingqing got straight to the point. "The special medicine you gave me is fake."
"How is that possible?"
Feng Dong responded almost without thinking. "That's absolutely impossible. There must be some misunderstanding. Where did you get it tested? You weren't tricked, were you?"
"He couldn't have lied to me," Shen Qingqing's eyes were fixed on his expression. "Even now, you still dare to lie to me, Feng Dong. You're truly bold."
Her tone was icy, and her gaze was sharp and piercing.
King and Fu Jing Shu exuded an even more intimidating aura, standing behind her like two bodyguards.
Sweat beaded on Feng Dong's forehead. "I personally took out the medicine. How could it be fake?"
As he spoke, he realized something was wrong.
"You're not doing this deliberately, are you? Perhaps you don't want to fulfill your promise and are deliberately claiming the medicine is fake!"