I Want a Lifetime with You
Chapter 497

Fu Chengyan smiled faintly in response, his expression clearly showed that he had a different view of the matter.

"I'm sure you have a better picture than me of what the actual situation is. As long as Huancheng is capable enough, I am willing to accept it." Fu Chengyan gently leaned forward on the dining table. "Business is business. I hope you understand that."

After having someone younger point out his weakness, Shi Jingzheng felt humiliated and dared not continue the topic. However, Jiang Yu lost her temper. "As of now, Shi Nuan is still a member of the Shi family and you are her husband, which meant that you're our son-in-law. So what's wrong with helping out your parents-in-law?"

Fu Chengyan's expression turned foul instantly. Jiang Yu's words had obviously crossed his threshold.

"Mrs. Shi, are you negotiating business with me, or are you selling your daughter? If that's the case, I can negotiate with you but you only have one chance. Once you have used it, the Shi family will no longer have any other opportunities, including that of your daughter."

"Are you threatening me?" Jiang Yu clenched her fists. "You talk as if you have been very good to Shi Nuan when in reality, you're not even willing to fork out any money on her behalf!"

"Shut up!" Shi Yunsheng was utterly infuriated by Jiang Yu and Shi Jingzheng. "Both of you are a disgrace! Get out of here and go to your room, now!"

"Dad!" Jiang Yu looked at Shi Yunsheng in disbelief. "Don't you see how they are humiliating us? We are the ones that brought up Shi Nuan..."

"Did you raise her?" Shi Yunsheng stared at Jiang Yu with the corner of his eye. "I was the one who raised and watched her grow up. What has it got anything to do with you? I didn't even say anything so what makes you think you have the right to speak? Zheng, get this disgraceful piece of trash out of my sight!"

Shi Jingzheng seethed but stood up nonetheless. "Yes, father!" He then dragged Jiang Yu upstairs. However, Jiang Yu was defiant and continued to kick and scream. "Shi Nuan, you ungrateful girl. If you still remember that we were the ones who raised you, you would give the Aureate Jade project to your father. Or else, I will tell the whole world about your past. You ingrate! Mhmm!"

At that moment, Shi Jingzheng had no choice but to cover her mouth. "That's enough, we're going upstairs now!"

With that, the dining hall returned to silence.

Shi Yunsheng massaged his temples in exhaustion. "Nuan, I hope you don't mind. They..."

"Don't worry, Granddad, I'm used to it." Since Shi Nuan was young, Jiang Yu had always been saying nasty things.

She didn't understand then and thought that the problem lay with her. Now, she knew the truth. There were some people who would always resent her despite what she did and how hard she tried. That was Jiang Yu's attitude toward her and it didn't surprise her at all.

"No matter what, I failed in my duty to take care of you and allowed you to suffer so much throughout the years." Shi Yunsheng remarked with his tone filled with regret.

Shi Nuan quickly reassured him. "Granddad, it's not your fault! You have treated me as if I was your own granddaughter. I'm well aware of what you have done for me, so you shouldn't blame yourself."

Shi Yunsheng sighed out loud. "I think it's good that you return to the Su family. As long as they treat you well, my mind will be put at ease. I feel terrible about how your parents acted. It's my fault for not educating them better."

"Granddad, don't say that."

"You're a good girl, so remember to behave when you're with the Su family, alright? Next time, don't come back here. Whenever I miss you, I'll go look for you instead." The Shi family had lots of problems and both Jiang Yu and Shi Jingzheng would never let Shi Nuan off easily. In truth, this was the main reason why Shi Yunsheng insisted that Shi Nuan changed her surname.

As long as Shi Nuan was an official member of the Shi family, she would never be free of Jiang Yu and Shi Jingzheng. As Shi Yunsheng was old now, he didn't know how long more he still had and he no longe had the energy to protect her. Hence, it was better to hand her over to be watched over by someone else.

"Su Huaibei, since you have made a promise, you must treat Shi Nuan well."

"Old Mr. Shi, don't worry. Shi Nuan is my daughter, I will definitely be good to her." Despite disliking Jiang Yu and the others, Su Huaibei was very much appreciative of Shi Yunsheng's attitude.

Shi Yunsheng nodded and shifted his glance to Fu Chengyan, "Yan, I know that the Fu clan has high standards and that your family disapproves of her. However, Shi Nuan is a good girl and I believe the Fu clan will see for themselves how wonderful she is. Until that happens, you have to carry out your duty as a husband to love and care for her."

"Granddad, don't worry." Fu Chengyan held up Shi Nuan's hand and placed it in his palm. "My love for Shi Nuan will never waver."

Shi Yunsheng nodded gently. "I'm already advanced in my years and no longer have much to ask for. My only regret is that I'm still waiting for the chance to attend your wedding." Just as he spoke, Shi Yunsheng looked at Shi Nuan's tummy. "And also, to see these two babies."

"Granddad, you'll be able to see them soon." Shi Nuan reached out to hold Shi Yunsheng's hand. "Three months have already passed. Six more months and you will be able to see your great-grandchildren.' After sending Shi Nuan and the others off, Shi Yunsheng called for the butler with a gloomy expression. "Where are Zheng and Jiang Yu?"

"They are upstairs, Old Master."

"Tell them to see me in the study." Supporting himself with his walking stick, Shi Yunsheng headed to his study room.

Earlier, when Shi Jingzheng and Jiang Yu headed upstairs, Jiang Yu's anger had yet to subside. The moment she entered her room and closed the door, she started smashing everything around her. "Shi Jingzheng, look at how biased your dad is..."

"Shut up!" Shi Jingzheng too was angry. But Jiang Yu's inability to see the bigger picture infuriated him further. "What are you making such a big fuss for? Didn't you see how many people are present? Don't you know who Fu Chengyan is? How dare you scream at him? Are you trying to get yourself killed?"

"Why are you so afraid of him? No matter how smart he is, we are still his elders. How did that stupid Shi Nuan manage to snag him for herself?" That thought alone angered her further. "Tell me, what right does she have? Even her face isn't as pretty as Wei's, so is there anything for her to be proud of?"

"Anything for her to be proud of? She has married well. I think you're being so worked up because you saw Su Huaibei!" Shi Jingzheng glared at Jiang Yu coldly. The moment Jiang Yu heard his words, however, she raved hysterically. "Shi Jingzheng, what did you just say? I dare you to repeat it!"

Knock, knock. There was a knock on the door followed by the butler's voice. "Master, Old Master wants to see both of you in his study."

At that, Shi Jingzheng and Jiang Yu exchanged glances, they couldn't help but frown. Jiang Yu asked, "Why does your dad want to see us for?"

"How should I know?" Despite his frustration, Shi Jingzheng agreed. "Alright. We will go over immediately."

As Shi Jingzheng and Jiang Yu entered the study, Shi Yunsheng greeted them with a snort. "Have you finished arguing?"

"Dad, what happened to you today? Su Huaibei was obviously taking advantage of our family. No matter what, we did raise Shi Nuan in our home. And now, how can we allow him to take her away just like that?"

"What do you plan to do then?" Shi Yunsheng scoffed. "Don't think that I'm unaware of what your intention is. Let me remind you that I am the one who raised Shi Nuan. So don't try and take advantage of her, do you understand?"

"Dad, you can't say that. Shi Nuan is still officially a member of our family before she changes her name. To be honest, if we don't agree, there's nothing they can do despite how resourceful Su Huaibei or the Su family are. They can't just take her away by force, can they? We have raised her on their behalf for so long so we definitely must be compensated for our efforts!" Jiang Yu couldn't help but interrupt, "Look at how rich the Su family and Fu clan are, we...”

"At the end of the day, you're only doing this for yourselves and not for Nuan's sake. I'm not in the business of selling my grandchildren for money. So, there's no room for discussion. The reason I called both of you here is to tell you to hand over the household register."

Jiang Yu fumed immediately, "Dad, are you crazy? Do you really plan to let Shi Nuan change her surname without getting anything in return? There's no such thing as a free lunch. We must definitely squeeze the Su family for something in return."

"Enough. It appears the only thing important to you is money. Give me your household registers. I'm going to take Nuan to change her surname tomorrow." Shi Yunsheng knew that Jiang Yu was greedy, but her greed still exceeded his expectations. "Give them to me now!"

"Dad..."

"Zheng, go get them for me."

"I dare you!" Jiang Yu was enraged. "Old Master, I think you're really biased. Shi Nuan isn't mine nor Zheng's daughter. You don't even treat Wei that well and yet you're so nice to Shi Nuan. Is it because of her maternal grandmother?"

"You wretch! How dare you say something like that!" Shi Yunsheng was so angry that he swung his walking stick at her. However, Jiang Yu managed to evade in time and hid behind Shi Jingzheng. "Dad, I think you're being angry because you're too embarrassed to admit it. Haha, I know I'm not a biological daughter of the Jiang family. I'm not her daughter but Jiang Yuan is and Shi Nuan is Jiang Yuan's daughter. That's why you love her more than your own granddaughter. You love her so much that you even gave the shares in Huancheng to Shi Nuan. That shows how biased you are."

"Zhe... Zheng! drag this unruly woman out of my sight!"

"Old Master, are you alright?" After Shi Jingzheng and Jiang Yu left, the butler came in to support Shi Yunsheng. "Please calm down."

"I'm fine, I'm fine." Shi Yunsheng shook his head and sighed. "What a bunch of bull-headed fools."

"Old Master, there's no way their characters can change." The butler was also one of the elderly men at home and was used to seeing all these. "Hence, there's no point in being angry at them." "You don't understand. My time is limited and all I hope for is for them to live happily together. But look at how useless they are. If I died suddenly, tell me what is going to happen to them?"

Shi Yunsheng shook his head, sighing as he muttered, "Do they think that I only care about Nuan?"

"Master will understand in due time."

"Forget it!" Shi Yunsheng shook his head in disappointment. "I no longer hope that he can expand Huancheng. I'm happy enough just as long as he can maintain it." In truth, he was more worried about Fu Yuqing's ambitions toward the company.