He Wenxun looked at her, furious. "Over the years, your Wu family has taken not just tens of millions, but hundreds of millions from my family. I could have turned a blind eye to that money, after all, Wu Yuan is your family, and we're all family. I didn't say anything. But why did you all gang up to deceive me?"
"Wenxun, what are you talking about? What did we deceive you about? You said we're family, and it's only right to help each other. As long as you help me resolve this matter, our Wu family will never bother you again." The old lady knew the situation was serious, but she had to protect her grandson.
"Hmph! Don't worry, old lady, there won't be a next time. I won't help this time either." He Wenxun's attitude was resolute.
The old lady narrowed her eyes, sensing something unusual.
Just then, He Mingxin was also called over. Seeing that the atmosphere was quite serious, he greeted everyone and stood behind his elder brother.
He Mingxin patted his shoulder, knowing that what was about to happen might shock him.
"Brother, what's wrong?" he asked softly.
He Mingrun smiled. "You'll know in a moment, but don't be too surprised. Our mother will be back soon."
He Mingxin blinked, glancing at Wu Yuan. "Brother, isn't Mom right there?"
"She isn't," He Mingrun said.
He Mingxin was speechless.
Wu Yuan's face turned ashen listening to the brothers' words.
"He Mingrun, if you want to be foolish, fine, but why drag your brother into it?" Wu Yuan didn't believe he could find Shen Bing.
If he had truly found Shen Bing, Aunt Wang would have called her by now.
Even if Shen Bing did come, what difference would it make?
As things stood, she was He Wenxun's wife.
Upon hearing this, the old lady's expression instantly darkened.
"Xiao Run, how can you say such things? Your mother worked tirelessly to raise both of you. You can't just say she's not who she is!"
He Mingrun replied, "I never deny the debt of upbringing, but she cannot control my entire life just because she raised me."
The old lady said, "Your mother told me you've been acting against her because of some loose woman. Your mother introduced you to someone from the Yang family; they have excellent family conditions and would be very helpful to your career. What were you thinking? Why marry a woman who has nothing?"
"A man should focus on his career and not be entangled in these romantic affairs."
The old lady also did not approve of his actions.
He Mingrun sneered, "So, my entire life is just to be a tool for making money, and I have no right to enjoy life? No right to enjoy love?"
"I won't be like my father, unaware even when his wife has been replaced."
He Wenxun's heart ached. Why did they always have to poke at his wounds?
"Xiao Run, what nonsense are you spouting?" The old lady finally understood what was happening.
Had they found Shen Bing?
"He's not spouting nonsense," a cool voice came from the doorway.
Everyone looked towards the door. Shen Bing was dressed simply in a light blue checkered qipao, her hair styled up. She exuded elegance and grace.
Everyone was stunned.
"Brother, why are there two identical Moms?" He Mingxin was astonished.
He Mingrun said, "That one is our biological mother. Wu Yuan is our aunt."
"What?" He Mingxin was stunned, unable to accept this reality for a moment.
He Wenxun suddenly stood up, looking at the young woman before him. Her eyes and demeanor were exactly the same as when they were in love. "Bingbing."
Everyone was speechless.
Shen Bing paused slightly, then nodded at him.
Her gaze was indifferent.
"You broom star, who allowed you to come here?" The old lady was furious and raised her hand to strike Shen Bing.
Jiang Nuan blocked her.
She said in a clear voice, "Old lady, let's talk properly."
"Let go! What do you think you are, to dare interfere in my affairs?" The old lady had been arrogant her entire life. She didn't put anyone here in her eyes; whoever gave her money was her master.
Mu Jiuchen walked over and embraced Jiang Nuan, glaring at the old lady. "This is my fiancée, Mu Jiuchen's fiancée. You can't touch her!"
Jiang Nuan thought, Since when? Why didn't she know?
But this old lady was truly arrogant!
"Mu Jiuchen, aren't you just trying to snatch the inheritance left by your maternal grandmother? I'm telling you, that inheritance belongs to Xiao Run and Xiao Xin. You have no claim." The old lady had always believed that Mu Jiuchen was looking after old Mrs. He for her inheritance.
That old woman lived quite long, and her inheritance was worth hundreds of millions.
Mu Jiuchen's eyes deepened, and he smiled. "If my maternal grandmother is willing, you can't control it. Instead of thinking about my grandmother's inheritance, you should think about what you're about to face."
The old lady's face turned pale, and she shot a hateful glare at Shen Bing. "Who told you to come here? Aren't you afraid your sister will bring you bad luck?"
Shen Bing looked at her mother before her, her expression calm and devoid of any emotion.
"If Mingrun hadn't found me, I might have taken this to my grave. But Wu Yuan shouldn't have hurt Mingrun. I don't care if you love money, but you can't prevent Mingrun from being happy. Yuan Yuan is a good girl."
"Get out! This is not your place to interfere," the old lady said sharply, having no regard for this daughter at all.
"This is my home, and it's not your place to issue orders," He Wenxun said, walking towards Shen Bing.
Shen Bing lowered her eyes. At her age, she was past the stage of only caring about romance. Now, she only wished for her son's well-being.
"Bingbing, why didn't you come to me?" He Wenxun was heartbroken. The Bingbing he first met was like this.
Wu Yuan's nickname was also Bingbing.
Shen Bing looked at him with disappointment. "I gave birth to two sons for you, and you still didn't recognize me."
"I..."
"It's not your fault. Wu Yuan is skilled at acting. When I was pregnant, you were always away for work for months, even half a year."
"After I gave birth to Mingrun, I had no intention of having any further contact with you. Two sisters sharing one husband; Wu Yuan isn't disgusted, but I am. However, their Wu family threatened me with Mingrun's life, so I had no choice. I've been living a life worse than death all these years. If it weren't for my two sons, I would have ended it long ago." Shen Bing cried out, her years of pain pouring out like a flood that had broken its dam.
The old lady looked at her having revealed everything and was furious, shouting at her, "I truly regret not strangling you when you were born! You are a jinx!" The old lady cried in anger, everything ruined by this jinx. What would her precious grandson do now?
What about her daughter?
Everything was ruined!
"So, if you had strangled me then, I wouldn't have to live such a tragic life," Shen Bing choked out each word, looking at her with hatred in her eyes.