Chapter 547 - 548: Control Your Own Wife
Shen Youran simply announced to everyone present that Lou Xi is her daughter.
"In the next few days, I will choose an appropriate day to announce my relationship with Xixi to the public. She is my daughter and deserves to be acknowledged openly." As Shen Youran said this, the atmosphere in the villa’s living room became a mix of both joy and sorrow among the families.
For the elder members of the Qin Family, announcing Lou Xi’s relationship with Shen Youran was undoubtedly a good thing. When chatting with old friends, they would no longer be laughed at for their grandson marrying an obscure woman as his wife.
But for some people in the Qin Family, announcing Lou Xi’s identity undoubtedly increased Qin Mobai’s chances of becoming the heir. On the surface, Xi Siwei appeared calm, but for the first time due to Lou Xi, he was somewhat disturbed in his heart.
Not to mention Shen Ruozhuo, the title of Shen Family’s eldest miss was taken away just like that! She had nowhere to complain, especially since she couldn’t even be considered part of the Shen Family!
Shen Yucheng seemed like he wanted to say something, but hesitated.
He had always felt guilty towards Shen Youran and Lou Xi, and he hadn’t expected Shen Youran to invite him for a meal at Half Mountain Manor today!
"Additionally," Shen Youran’s voice suddenly turned cold, her once gentle eyes became fierce when looking at Shen Ruozhuo, "Those who bullied my daughter before, I’ll make them pay, and with interest! Whoever has wronged Xixi knows it themselves!"
That was a feeling Lou Xi had never experienced before.
Previously bullied at school, she never dared to tell her adoptive parents at home because the outcome of telling them was naturally a scolding or a beating.
They never stood by Lou Xi, protected her, or cared for her.
Shen Youran now was like a protective mother who couldn’t bear to see her daughter suffer any grievance.
This kind of care was entirely different from what Qin Mobai gave to Lou Xi.
Lou Xi now understood why Qin Mobai insisted she speak with Shen Youran to resolve their misunderstandings.
"Xixi, with mom around, no one will dare bully you anymore!" Shen Youran turned to Lou Xi, her eyes full of tenderness.
Lou Xi felt warmth in her heart, "No, I’ve grown up, from now on I should be the one protecting mom."
Seeing Shen Youran about to cry, Ji Mushen came over and pulled Shen Youran into his arms.
"It’s a wonderful day, let’s not shed tears," Ji Mushen softly comforted, "Let’s go to the dining room to eat, otherwise the dishes will get cold."
Shen Youran lowered her head, wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes, and went to the dining room with Ji Mushen’s gentle support.
Lou Xi watched their backs, feeling deeply touched.
Suddenly, warmth at her waist, it was Qin Mobai’s hand coming up.
Turning back, meeting Qin Mobai’s deep eyes, looking past Qin Mobai’s shoulder, she saw the wistful Shen Ruozhuo and the expressionless Xi Siwei standing over there.
The guests went to the dining room one after another, leaving only the four of them in the living room.
Just like that day in the corridor of the Lu Family’s banquet hall.
But now, Shen Ruozhuo had completely lost her confidence.
"Siwei, I advise you to keep your wife in check, otherwise with my mother-in-law’s temperament, she won’t spare anyone regardless of familial ties," Qin Mobai said calmly to Xi Siwei.
Qin Mobai was an extremely gentlemanly man, whose baseline was not to hit women or argue with them.
If Shen Ruozhuo did something wrong, Qin Mobai naturally attributed the mistake to Xi Siwei.
Xi Siwei chuckled awkwardly, "Who would’ve thought, Ruozhuo and cousin-in-law are still sisters."
"Sorry, I don’t have a sister who spends all day plotting against her own sister," Lou Xi showed no mercy to Xi Siwei and Shen Ruozhuo, speaking bluntly.