Chapter 318 Grandpa Shang is Grandpa Shang the Snappy One
Old Master Shang plopped onto the chair, his face completely devoid of color. He lowered his head in shame, looking helpless and pitiful.
However, no one else present felt pity for him. Shang Shaoyan secretly smiled at his father, only to receive a stern glare from his father in return.
Shang Shaoyan touched his nose, realizing his father must be blaming him for his incompetence, for getting himself into such a state. If he hadn't been lucky enough to meet Ye Shengge, he might truly be gone.
Old Master Shang recalled the day he brought Ming Peier into the family. His three sons and one daughter had all knelt before their late wife's grave and refused to come home. At the time, he had felt guilty, but Peier couldn't wait any longer; her pregnancy was already showing. He had to marry her.
For the thirty years Peier had been part of the Shang family, she had devoted herself wholeheartedly to the children. She had never treated her own children differently from the four older ones, yet the four children refused to accept her, not even willing to call her by name.
Old Master Shang still refused to believe the suspicions in his heart, but seeing his weak eldest grandson and his third son's resentful expression, he genuinely couldn't find anyone else to suspect.
"If it really was her, please spare her life. After all, she gave birth to three children for me, and they are your siblings-in-law, related by blood."
What the old man said enraged Third Master Shang. He raised his hand and flipped the table in front of him.
"You old bastard! Less than three months after my mother passed away, you got that slut pregnant outside. How many times has she harmed us behind our backs? If my elder brother hadn't protected us at home, who knows where we would have ended up. Did you ever care? Did you know?
You surely knew, but you deliberately turned a blind eye because you were blinded by lust in that slut's bed. We four siblings left home early to get out of her sight. But now she's stabbing my son in the back, and you're still protecting her? Her life is a life, but my son's life isn't?"
Old Master Shang was about to explain, but Third Master Shang gave him no opportunity.
"Ming Hui, come in."
Ming Hui, who had been squatting in the courtyard secretly listening to the commotion inside, was startled by the summons and fell to the ground. Old Zhang had to haul him up.
Ming Hui, mustering his courage, pushed open the door. His first instinct was to look for his young master, hoping he could save him at a critical moment.
"Ming Hui, send a telegram immediately, telling Elder Uncle, Second Uncle, and Eldest Miss to come to the Bai Rong Brigade. Specify that Shaoyan's life is hanging by a thread."
"Third son, what are you having them come for? This matter hasn't been cleared up yet!"
Third Master Shang looked at Old Master Shang with icy eyes.
"I'm having them come to see Shaoyan one last time, and to formally sever ties with you as well."
Shang Shaoyan, who had been handed a death sentence, twitched his lips. His father was truly audacious, not fearing any taboos at all.
Old Master Shang never expected his third son to go this far. This must be the extreme hatred he felt for him. He closed his eyes in pain and slowly spoke.
"Send a telegram for the Old Madam to come as well."
"You mean the Second Matriarch? Don't call every old woman 'Madam'. She's not qualified. You're the only one giving face to someone who can't even get on the family tree."
"You! Forget it, call her whatever you want."
Ming Hui, receiving a signal from his young master, immediately retreated to send the telegram. He was already contemplating how to write to the old woman in the household in a way that would enrage her to death.
However, Ming Hui first rushed to the Ye family. He needed to hurry the Ye girl's medicine, as it would be needed once everyone arrived.
But Ming Hui not only failed to see her but was also subjected to Zi Shao's terrifying gaze. Had he offended him? He shouldn't have, why did he look like he was suffering from unfulfilled desire?
Zi Yisheng was, of course, in a bad mood. If it weren't for Shang Shaoyan's troublesome request, would he be able to see his girl for two consecutive days?
"My girl promised something, and she will definitely do it. Tell your young master to stop pestering us."
Ming Hui didn't dare to say anything more and could only let his young master take the blame. He scurried away like a mouse.
Old Master Shang seemed to have lost his spirit and was soon escorted to another room to rest.
Shang Shaoyan immediately gave his father a thumbs-up, his expression extremely fawning.
Third Master Shang glared at his only son irritably.
"You're truly accomplished, to be made into this state by an old woman. How much longer can you live?"
Shang Shaoyan touched his face, his fingers coming away with some white powder.
"A young lady's powder is quite effective, isn't it? I look like I'm on my deathbed."
Third Master Shang also reached out and touched his hand. Seeing the loose powder, he slapped his son.
"Why are you messing with this? You're poisoned, that's a fact. Why pretend?"
Shang Shaoyan sat up straighter, his face beaming with pride as he brought up the poison in his body.
"Mainly because the poison in your son is almost completely gone. If I don't pretend, what else can I do?"
Third Master Shang was stunned. His usually stern face twisted into a smile.
"It's all gone?"
"Yes, I just need to take medicine for another month. My body will still need two years to recover, as it was truly damaged."
"Good, good, good. As long as it can be cured, is it the doctor who saved you who cured you?"
"Yes, it's her. She's very capable."
"Then I must bring a generous gift to thank her. She has saved my life!"
Hearing his father's emotional words, Shang Shaoyan's eyes welled up slightly. His father's concern had never been openly expressed over the years.
"No need. She dislikes being disturbed. I gave her the Baxian jewelry."
"How can that be enough? Our lives are precious."
Third Master Shang patted his son's shoulder. This son of his had always been easy to manage since he was young, always doing things to make him satisfied and proud. It was just that he had been too absent.
Shang Shaoyan sighed at the persistence in his father's eyes and then recounted the matters concerning the Ye family and Zi Yisheng. He knew his father wouldn't do anything, after all, the Shang family, Zi Yisheng, and even the Ye family had decent relationships.
"I never expected them to hide out here. Such courage, I truly can't achieve it. To be able to give up and walk away, letting years of effort go to waste."
"That's because you don't understand Zi Yisheng. The Ye family might truly have abandoned everything, but Zi Yisheng will never let go of what he has. Even if he's not present, everything is still in his hands."
Third Master Shang was not in the same circle as Zi Yisheng and knew less than his son. However, considering Zi Yisheng's reputation, he nodded in agreement.
"The two of you are around the same age, but your strength differs significantly. When we get back, stop pretending to be a refined gentleman and work hard for me."
Shang Shaoyan's eyebrows twitched this time. He was a master of undermining. His own father's undermining left him speechless.
"Since I'm here, I must pay them a visit. Old man Ye Huaijin and I became acquainted through conflict. I want to see if he's regressed."