There was no need for Auntie Yong to help, so Shen Chaoxi went to the kitchen and got out a new pair of chopsticks himself.

I just fed Shang Zhuoming, and before she had taken a few bites of the meal, she picked up the chopsticks and started to eat.

After taking a few bites of the food, Shen Chaoxi felt that the atmosphere seemed to still be stuck on the conversation just now.

She raised her eyes and met Bai Jinyu's inquiring gaze.

"Oh!" Shen Chaoxi admitted: "I was testing you. Aren't you still living in the shadow of your majesty and tyranny?"

Pointing out to your mother-in-law that she is being overbearing in person seems somewhat unreasonable, even if it is the truth.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, the person next to him clearly sneered, a short and low chuckle.

This voice was Shang Jianghan's invisible support for Shen Chaoxi in another form.

Soon, Shang Zhuoming started to make trouble and pulled Shen Chaoxi to see the gifts he received today.

Two people, one big and one small, entered the toy room on the first floor.

In the center of the toy room were placed the New Year gifts delivered today, as well as the gifts mailed by Yao Chun and Zhong Hongguang who were on vacation in the south.

The two of them sat cross-legged on the floor and happily opened their presents.

While the little guy was in a good mood, Shen Chaoxi asked him, "Why did you cry during lunch today?"

The little guy raised his head and blinked.

I guess I have forgotten what happened at noon.

Shen Chaoxi reminded: "Is it because Sister Niuniu ate the shrimp?"

After being reminded, the little guy remembered what it was about and nodded.

"It's flowers!" he emphasized again.

"It's not a flower, it's a shrimp. It's just arranged to look good. But no matter how good it looks, it's still a dish and it's meant to be eaten. And there are many people eating at the table today, including grandparents, uncles and aunts, so these dishes belong to everyone, not just you! Do you understand?"

Shen Chaoxi knew that the little guy wouldn't understand if he tried to reason with him now, so he stopped there.

Sure enough, the little guy nodded ignorantly and put the matter out of his mind.

At nine o'clock, Shang Zhuoming went to bed on time. Shen Chaoxi wanted to take a shower, but was pulled downstairs by Shang Jianghan.

"Mom and Dad said they have something to say."

Let's talk about what we talked about at the dinner table again.

It was the first time for the family of four to sit together formally and chat heartily. It would be a lie to say that it wasn't awkward.

However, this awkward situation was soon interrupted by Bai Jinyu, who was the leader today.

“Let me make it clear first that I am still a patient. As long as the hospital does not show me proof of recovery, I will not have the right to decide on many matters, such as my shares and several properties.

Speaking of equity, Lianzhong has 15% of its equity in my name. When I have the power to decide, I will transfer this part of the equity to Xixi."

Bai Jinyu's words undoubtedly threw a huge rock into the calm lake.

All three were shocked.

"Why should I give it to you? Because I gave birth to the next generation for the merchants?"

Shen Chaoxi asked this question without any clue of the facts. At first, Bai Jinyu had the most dissatisfaction with her, and the two of them were in a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship that was so disgusting that they almost hated each other.

Bai Jinyu neither denied nor admitted it.

"But, it's not entirely. You can see that I like Xiao Mingming very much. Maybe part of my love is to make up for what I owed Jiang Han in the past." Bai Jinyu clearly remembered that when she first saw Shang Zhuoming's photo, it was as if someone suddenly poured a basin of ice water into her brain.

Many times, when suffering from the illness, Bai Jinyu felt that he was being torn apart, struggling repeatedly between two extremes.

Ever since I saw the child's photo, it was as if an invisible hand grabbed her and pulled her out of the darkness into the light little by little.

During that time, Bai Jinyu felt that he had not breathed such clear air for a long time, and he felt like he was reborn.

Bai Jinyu raised the corners of his mouth and smiled knowingly.

"Do you want to know another reason?" she asked Shen Chaoxi, with a hint of brightness in her eyes.

Shen Chaoxi had a hunch that this conversation must be related to the Shang family father and son. Without waiting for her to nod, Bai Jinyu started talking.

"Look, I hold the shares in my hands. No matter how much trouble your father made in the past, he never took the initiative to ask for a divorce from me.

Therefore, men are not necessarily reliable, and the trump card is to hold something that checks and balances them.

Jiang Han treats you well now, but what about the next few decades? Women are the most beautiful and attractive in the past ten years or so. There are so many little fairies out there. You can't guarantee that he will be tempted one day and do something to let you down!
If someone forces you to abdicate, you will be able to turn the passive situation into active one as you hold the shares!"

Shen Chaoxi: ...What you said seems to make sense and I cannot refuse it, but you know that this is very offensive?
Sure enough, the Shang family and their son panicked first.

Chairman Shang didn't expect to be tricked by his own wife, who distorted the facts and said it was just a joke, but he had to defend himself. He shook his head and smiled bitterly: "What? I don't divorce you because I'm worried about the shares you hold?"

Bai Jinyu asked back: "Isn't it?"

Shang Qichao: …

Shang Jianghan smiled helplessly. There was no such person. He was just trying to sow discord.

A hint of nervousness flashed across his dark eyes, and Shang Jianghan felt it necessary to show his loyalty.

"Don't worry, Xixi. You know who I am. I pursued you relentlessly and waited for you for five years. It's impossible for me to be tempted by the outside world."

Shen Chaoxi wanted to laugh, but she bit her lip to hold it back and pretended to be sad.

"That's not necessarily true. Time is merciless. I will eventually grow old and ugly. There are too many temptations out there. In a dozen years, you will also have a beer belly and a bald head. But you have money. Young and beautiful girls love this kind of middle-aged greasy man. I can't guarantee that you will make me sad in the future!"

Shang Jianghan: ...

What should I do if my wife is too naughty but I don’t want to beat her?
Several people were amused by Shen Chaoxi's witty remarks, and the awkwardness just now was swept away. Although the family seemed to be in harmony with each other day and night during this period, there always seemed to be some kind of barrier in their hearts.

This smile completely dispelled the invisible barrier.

After laughing, Bai Jinyu was driven by some emotion and expressed his true feelings.

"During my time in Zurich, I figured out a lot of things. The thing I have the most in my life is money. It was also because of money that I was schemed against by my closest family members. After decades of living like a ghost, even my son didn't recognize me. I almost lost my home.

Fortunately, I still have a sober day. I don't want to fight anymore. I'm tired. In the future, if you don't mind, I want to stay in the country and be a leisurely lady, a mother who can correct her mistakes, and a grandmother who enjoys playing with her grandchildren! "

The next day is the second day of the New Year, the day to go back to my parents' home to pay New Year's greetings.

This year, Zhong Hongguang took Yao Chun and the twins to the south, where the temperature is higher than in Beijing and it is also a winter holiday destination. He also took their grandmother with them.

So, Shen Chaoxi had nothing to do today, so he just stayed at home to play with the little guy.

During breakfast, Shang Qichao thought for a moment and asked Bai Jinyu whether she wanted to go to the villa in the west of the city today.

The villa in the west of the city is the last property of the Bai family. Now it is occupied by Old Mrs. Bai and two aunts who take care of it.

(End of this chapter)