I Want A Lifetime With You

Chapter 257

“That’s too much. This is about the Song family and the Fu clan. What does it have to do with Wei?” After sorting everything out, Jiang Yu’s anger flared up. The Song family is too despicable.

Even if Song Jingyu isn’t related to them by blood, she’s still Song Huaiyan’s adopted daughter and Fu Chengyan’s cousin by name. She fell in love with her cousin and forced her cousin to marry her? Isn’t she afraid that others would ridicule her? They even implicated my innocent Wei.

“No, I won’t let them off easily as long as this matter isn’t resolved. So what if they are from the capital? I won’t let the people who hurt Wei get away scot-free.”

“Don’t act impulsively. We shouldn’t offend the Song family unless it’s absolutely necessary. Fu Chengyan didn’t even take action, so that means he doesn’t want to burn bridges. You will be going against the Song family if you take action now.”

“What should we do? Let the cyberbullies continue to bully Wei? Those netizens spare no effort in criticizing her. Besides, can you guarantee that Song Jingyu won’t target our Wei anymore?”

Jiang Yu couldn’t just stand and watch Shi Wei get bullied. The Shi family might pale in comparison to the Song family and the Fu clan, but they were still part of the upper-class society. Her daughter was also married. How would she face her in-laws?

“You are right. But for the sake of Wei’s future, we can’t act recklessly. Did you forget that father has connections with Fu Chengyan?” After a brief consideration, Shi Jingzheng decided they couldn’t go against the Song family for now. Everything was purely their speculation.

“Yes, you’re right. Let’s go talk to father and find out what Fu Chengyan’s plans are. He might help Wei out of respect for father!” Jiang Yu nodded. “If nothing works, I’ll have to turn to my last resort.”

“What last resort?”

“Leak Song Jingyu’s familial history of mental illness,” Jiang Yu sneered. “I believe you know nothing about this. Back then, Song Huaiyan and his first love were about to get married, but the day he brought her back home, she suddenly had an attack. The woman bit Song Huaiyan’s parents and even assaulted Song Huaiyan’s grandmother. She was out of control,” Jiang Yu scoffed. “I spent a lot of money to discover that.”

“I heard the woman left a terrible impression on the Song family. She did well after that, but they wouldn’t take the risk of letting her marry their son. Think about it. Her mental illness ran in the family. Hence, her offspring might inherit it too.” Jiang Yu retrieved an envelope from her drawer and handed it to Shi Jingzheng.

Shi Jingzheng took it hesitatingly and frowned. “You mean Song Jingyu inherited the mental illness from her mother?”

Jiang Yu nodded. “I am sure she did. Her obsession for Fu Chengyan is too much!” She recalled how Song Jingyu acted crazily at the annual dinner. Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Keep this. If all else, leak it.”

Shi Jingzheng paused before continuing. “I’ll go talk to father.”

“Sounds great!” Even though Shi Yunsheng said nothing, Jiang Yu knew Shi Yunsheng hated her regardless of the fact that she had married into the Shi family a long time ago.

Jiang Yu tried her best to earn his approval, but his attitude remained neutral at best. When she was young, she tried all means to please Shi Yunsheng, but now, she couldn’t be bothered anymore.

After their discussion, Shi Jingzheng went to his father’s room at once. Shi Yunsheng was reading when his son came in. Putting down his book, he asked, “Why are you here?”

“Father, I’m here to talk about Wei.”

“Wei?” Shi Yunsheng nodded. “I’ve heard about what happened to her. I am old, not blind. She—”

“Father, Wei might be arrogant, but she’s a good girl. She’s already married to Xicheng. There’s nothing between her and Fu Chengyan!” Shi Jingzheng hurriedly explained.

Shi Yunsheng shook his head upon seeing Shi Jingzheng’s anxious reaction. “I haven’t finished talking yet, but you’re already defending her. Zheng, have you ever wondered why I am partial to Nuan instead of Wei when they are both my granddaughters?”

“Well…”

“I believe you know the reason well, so I won’t say much. Whether or not it was Wei’s fault doesn’t concern me. Since you’re here, tell me – what do you want me to do?”

Shi Yunsheng’s straightforwardness made Shi Jingzheng feel guilty. “Father, you know why I adore Wei instead of Nuan—”

“But since you chose Nuan back then, you should already be prepared. Why did you bring her back if you can’t fulfill your roles well?” Shi Yunsheng shook his head in disappointment. “She knows nothing, so there’s no need to make things difficult for her. Forget it. Tell me why you are here.”

“I came today to ask for your help. You are close to Fu Chengyan, right? Can you ask Fu Chengyan to clarify this situation? This has been troubling Wei, but the man can resolve it with just an explanation. Wei is still in the entertainment field and it’s a complicated industry. She’s being defamed now, so it’ll affect her career. Besides, Huancheng is badly affected, too. Father—”

“Enough,” Shi Yunsheng raised his hand to stop Shi Jingzheng. “I know why you are here today. Indeed, I am close to Fu Chengyan, but I don’t know if our relationship can help you.”

“As long as you’re willing to try,” Shi Jingzheng pressed on. “If it doesn’t work, I’ll come up with another solution.”

After Shi Yunsheng sent Shi Jingzheng on his way, he called Fu Chengyan.

Fu Chengyan was watching TV with Shi Nuan in the living room when he received Shi Yunsheng’s call. A glint flashed across his eyes. Shi Nuan spotted the caller ID too. She asked in surprise, “Granddad is calling you?”

Fu Chengyan nodded. He took the remote control and lowered the volume before answering the call. “Granddad? It’s late. Why are you calling me?”

“Yan, are you and Nuan asleep?”

“No, I am watching TV with May,” Fu Chengyan paused, “Is it anything urgent?”

“No, it isn’t,” Shi Yunsheng sighed, “It’s about Shi Wei. Her father just came to me. During the wedding, they saw us together, so he wanted me to help her out. Yan, be honest with me.”

“No,” Fu Chengyan answered. “You want to ask if I have anything to do with Shi Wei, right? My answer is ‘no’. You should know that well. My wife is Shi Nuan.”

“Sigh, I must be too worried. I don’t mean anything else, but the scandal caused a huge uproar. Wei isn’t the only one affected. You—”

“Granddad, I get what you mean.” Fu Chengyan glanced at Shi Nuan, who nodded before requesting, “Let me talk to him.”

Shi Nuan took the phone. “Granddad, it’s me!”

“Nuan, how are you?” Shi Yunsheng knew the matter hadn’t affected Shi Nuan because she seemed calm.

He knew it wasn’t true as he trusted Fu Chengyan and his granddaughter, Shi Nuan.

“I’m fine, Granddad. Don’t interfere in this matter, I’ll tell Yan to take care of it. He has nothing to do with Shi Wei. Someone had deliberately released the news. It’s complicated, and I can’t really explain it in a few words. Anyway, I won’t suffer any losses.”

“Okay, I am relieved to hear that. I’m more than happy to wash my hands of your business. It’s just that your father came to me today, and you are both my granddaughters. No matter how badly your sister might behave at times, I think she’s innocent in this matter.”

“Yes, I know.” Shi Nuan hung up and sighed, looking up at Fu Chengyan. “You can handle this accordingly.”

“Okay,” Fu Chengyan pocketed his phone and pulled Shi Nuan into his arms. “I’ll take care of this, but you’ll have to endure it for the time being.”

“It’s fine.” Shi Nuan grinned and pushed Fu Chengyan away. She glanced around the living room, which seemed small compared to Wutong Residence.

Although she was indeed upset to move back at first, every night Fu Chengyan would show up on time. She did not know how he did that, but Song Jingyu’s men never noticed his arrival.

Since they spent every night together, it was no different from before. However, Fu Chengyan had to drive back to Wutong Residence after work and come to her place later. It must be tiring for him.

“Since Father went to Granddad for help, that means they are out of ideas. Do you think they know the Song family and Song Jingyu are behind this?”

“Yes.”

“Why are you so certain?” Shi Nuan gazed at Fu Chengyan in surprise. After all, not everyone could put two and two together.

From what Shi Nuan knew about Shi Wei and Jiang Yu, they would immediately assume that Shi Nuan had orchestrated everything. But it had been some time since the incident occurred, and Shi Nuan had not been harassed by Jiang Yu and Shi Wei. It was obvious that they were not targeting her.

Fu Chengyan chuckled and brushed his finger across Shi Nuan’s nose affectionately. “Jiang Yu hired a private investigator to look into Song Jingyu. That was why she has no time for you.”

“My mother?” Shi Nuan was startled. “But she doesn’t even know who Song Jingyu is. Why would she do so suddenly?”

Little did she know, Jiang Yu had not only investigated Song Jingyu, but she also did a background check on the entire Song family. As for why the private investigator was so capable, that was beyond Jiang Yu’s control.

Shi Nuan’s brows knitted together when she saw how confident Fu Chengyan was. A glimmer of realization suddenly dawned on her. “Is everything within your plan? But how did you know my mother would investigate Song Jingyu?”