Chapter 256 - 256 Shen Yuansong!
256 Shen Yuansong!
Shen Ruojing stood at her original location, looking a little at a loss.
Chu Cichen was on the call, most likely busy with work matters. At this moment, the person on the other end of the call seemed to have said something important, and Chu Cichen’s countenance suddenly changed.
She was hesitating if she should talk to him out of concern after he was done with the call or pretend that she didn’t see anything.
Her heart seemed to be split into two people that were fighting.
The devilish her said cooly, “You’ve already retired! Don’t be so meddlesome!”
However, the angelic her hesitated. “He is the children’s father after all. Moreover, he’s also someone you liked in the past. You don’t have to be so heartless, right?”
“Don’t forget about the ruthless words he said!”
“But that’s because he didn’t know. Moreover, it was a misunderstanding…”
“What misunderstanding? Regardless of what the reason was, the harm was done!”
“The prerequisite to there being harm is because of love!”
“Heh, have you forgotten that you’re retired?”
The angelic side immediately gave in. “That’s right, you’ve retired. Don’t be so meddlesome anymore. Isn’t it good to live a retirement life where you can take care of your health?”
The two small figures came to a consensus in Shen Ruojing’s heart and she came to a decision too.
Just then, Chu Cichen hung up the call and came over. He looked at Shen Ruojing and didn’t say anything for a while.
After Shen Ruojing had made up her mind to not care about Chu Cichen, she fell silent for a moment before suddenly saying, “Did you encounter some trouble? Is there anything you need help with?”
“…”
“…”
After she said this, both of them were stunned for a moment.
The woman had always been one who didn’t like troublesome things. It was really hard for her to take the initiative to speak up. Seeing her like this, Chu Cichen pursed his lips and tried hard to conceal his emotions. He then lowered his gaze and said, “No need.”
After that, he explained, “I’ll go verify some things first. I’ll contact you once I have any news.”
“Alright.”
After Chu Cichen left, Shen Ruojing continued to stand on the spot, stroking her chin.
What was he going to verify? Did he get some leads about what had happened five years ago?
Then she should wait for him to come to look for her.
Shen Ruojing turned to enter the house. She had just stepped in when she saw Shen Qianhui in the study, giving Jing Zhen instructions to take a book down from the bookshelf.
Seeing her, Shen Qianhui called out, “Jingjing! Hurry up and come see what your grandfather looks like!”
Shen Ruojing paused in her footsteps and entered the study. She then saw Shen Qianhui taking out an old photo from the book [Red and Black].
She quickly walked over and took a look.
It was a black-and-white monochrome photograph. The date was even indicated to be a certain day 48 years ago.
The photo was very old and the edges were a little curled and yellowed. It was clear that her grandmother had often looked at this photo. It was to the extent that the corners were already damaged. Fortunately, it was laminated later on. Otherwise, the photo would have been damaged by all the touching.
In the photo was a man wearing tattered clothes. He was holding a hoe and was standing in the field, smiling at the camera.
The man looked to be in his twenties, looking very refined. His skin was tanned, clearly due to being in the sun for a prolonged period. Despite this, it couldn’t hide his exquisite facial features and his scholarly vibe.
His name was written on the photo: Shen…
The remaining two words at the back were blurred out from being rubbed over a prolonged period. Only the top of the words could be barely made out.
“So my biological father’s surname is Shen as well.”
Shen Qianhui mumbled and her fingers also stroked the person in the photo. “Jingjing, do you see that? Even though your grandfather is a farmer, he’s the most handsome one of them all! It’s no wonder your grandmother liked him!”
Shen Ruojing. “…”
Farmer?
Although he did seem like he was farming in the photograph and his clothes were old and tattered, she also liked to wear such clothes when she was researching seeds in the past. They were wear-resistant.
The better the clothes, the greater the burden they’d be when farming.
From just the photo, one could faintly see that this person had a very good disposition. Even if he was a farmer, he couldn’t be an ordinary farmer.
Shen Qianhui then said, “I wonder if he is still alive…”
In consideration of the time, if he was still alive, he’d probably be around 70 years old, right?
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In a certain high-class hotel’s presidential suite.
Bai Xiaojiu hung up the call with Yun Wei reluctantly. Being a man who had just had a taste of love, he smiled like a youth, feeling very sweet inside.
He then came out of the room and saw Bai Wei seated on the sofa, frowning and seeming to be thinking about something.
Bai Xiaojiu walked over. “Grandfather, what are you thinking about?”
“I’m thinking about that person’s wife…”
Bai Xiaojiu was stunned. “Madam Shen?”
“Hmm, I keep finding her a little familiar. But I’ve gotten old and can’t remember where I saw her before.”
Bai Xiaojiu smiled. “Then don’t push yourself. You might end up recalling it one day.”
Bai Wei nodded and suddenly looked at him. “What do you think of Chu Cichen?”
Bai Xiaojiu’s countenance also turned solemn. “He’s definitely not a simple character.”
When Bai Wei heard his words, he smiled very amicably. “I have a bit of understanding of the various local big shots around. This is the only guy whom even this old man can’t see through. Now that you’re engaged with Yun Wei, he’s considered your cousin too. Try to have more interactions with him in the future.”
“Yes.”
Bai Xiaojiu had just replied when Bai Wei’s phone rang.
He picked up the call. After that, the other party seemed to have said something and Bai Wei raised his brows, smiling. “Old thing, I’ll be returning to the capital soon. Why did you come to Ford City?”
The other party then said something else and Bai Wei responded a little before hanging up the call.
Bai Xiaojiu asked, “Grandfather, who’s coming?”
“Shen Yuansong.”
Bai Xiaojiu was startled for a moment. It took him a while before he reacted and understood that it was the head of the Shen Family!
Both the Bai and Shen Families were among the four great families in the capital. Shen Yuansong was also from the same generation as Bai Wei, so everyone addressed him with respect as Old Master Shen. Who would dare call him by his name?
Bai Xiaojiu was surprised. “Why did he come?”
“What?!”
In the Yun Manor’s zither room, Yun Yiheng was also on a call. At this moment, he said in astonishment, “You’re saying that the head of the Shen Family, which is amongst the four great families in the capital, is coming to our school and watching our music festival competition?! How’s that possible?!”
The capital’s four great families had different degrees of power and influence.
The Bai Family was considered a weaker family, while the Shen Family was a stronger one!
A family head like him would come to their school? That must be gibberish!
Yun Yiheng’s zither teacher, whom he was on the call with, said, “It’s certain. Therefore, you must prepare the [Coldness of Plum Blossoms] well. I heard that this old mister likes music. So, those who catch his eyes will be able to reach greater heights!”
After hanging up the call, Yun Yiheng only felt the pressure escalating.
The orchestra band was using a world-renowned music piece in the competition this time around. If he couldn’t fix the [Coldness of Plum Blossoms] well, his band would probably not be able to win against them!
He mustn’t let the zither’s reputation die in his hands.
At the thought of this, Yun Yiheng scratched his messy hair and continued staring at the music score until his gaze turned red.
He was almost done patching up the score, but there were some issues in the connecting parts. The melody sounded very strange when played.
However, he had really tried his best. He just couldn’t figure out where the problem was.
Yun Yiheng scratched his head irritably. In the end, he suddenly raised his head and looked in the direction of the room that Shen Ruojing was staying in.
Although the zither was different from western music instruments, the music theory should be the same.
He wondered if Anonymous would be able to help him.