HCB Chapter 69: Not even a strand of Lian Shengbao's hair can compare!
Chapter 69: Not even a strand of Lian Shengbao's hair can compare!
Xue Yingxiang is the only daughter in her family. She has been a shrewd person since childhood and has been in the business world for many years. She is an absolute strong woman. Tang An's little schemes have nowhere to hide under her nose.
Also.
Although this matter seems trivial, just a title, it is actually a test that crosses the line.
Tang An was testing Sheng Bao's standing in the Si family's eyes.
Xue Yingxiang naturally couldn't indulge her.
Like the Si family, she was very protective of her own and couldn't stand anyone other than Sheng Bao trying to get close to her and calling her Third Aunt.
As for the title "grandma".
That's even worse.
My mother-in-law only has one granddaughter.
Besides Shengbao.
No one can cross this line!
Compared to Sheng Bao.
What are the Tang family members anyway?
If it weren't for her connection with Sheng Bao, she wouldn't even have met Tang An.
In Xue Yingxiang's eyes, Tang An was not even as good as a single hair of Sheng Bao.
Upon hearing Xue Yingxiang correct his form of address, Tang An's face flashed with embarrassment.
She thought she had already gained Xue Yingxiang's approval.
did not expect.
Xue Yingxiang was so ruthless.
What surprised her even more was that although Madam Si seemed very kind, she did not say anything to help her out of the predicament.
Tang An felt somewhat uncomfortable.
In terms of looks, she is no less than any celebrity in the entertainment industry; in terms of temperament, she is second to none. She even took the initiative to bow down and try to please the Si family, but the Si family remained unmoved.
but.
She can't rush things now.
This was only her first meeting with the Si family, so it's normal that Madam Si and Xue Yingxiang didn't approve of her.
Shi Sheng is already dead, so she has no chance to compete with me for anything. I will slowly win her over. With my abilities, I believe that one day, I will successfully win over the Si family.
At that time, she will be able to completely replace Shi Sheng and become the darling of the Si family.
Thinking of this, Tang An's expression softened a bit, and he said smoothly, "Sheng Bao and I are sisters. I thought that I just had to follow Sheng Bao and greet people. I never expected to make a fool of myself in front of Grandma Si and Third Aunt. Fortunately, Grandma Si and Third Aunt did not hold it against me, a junior."
Tang An was a smart woman. She knew how to please Madam Si and Xue Yingxiang, and she also knew how to resolve her awkward situation.
Some things need to be done gradually and not rushed.
"It's just a mistake in addressing someone, it's only human nature. Your Grandma Si and I didn't take it to heart. As long as it doesn't happen again next time, it's fine." Xue Yingxiang smiled. "An'an, you don't need to blame yourself."
Will you not repeat the same mistake next time?
Tang An knew that Xue Yingxiang was giving him a warning.
But she didn't take it to heart at all.
wait.
One day, she will make Xue Yingxiang personally ask her to call her Third Aunt.
By the time.
Xue Yingxiang will naturally apologize to her personally for her behavior today.
Thinking of this, Tang An's lips curled up slightly, and she felt extremely happy. She believed that she definitely had this ability.
After saying that, Xue Yingxiang turned to look at Shi Nanyue, "Nanyue, you have raised An'an very well. She is well-mannered and knowledgeable."
"Thank you for the compliment, Third Aunt," Shi Nanyue said with a smile as she looked at Xue Yingxiang. "Actually, I haven't taught her much. From childhood to adulthood, An'an has always relied on herself in both her studies and hobbies. She may not be good at other things, but she is very independent! It's just that she's so old now, and all she does is busy studying and working. She doesn't even have a boyfriend yet, which worries me quite a bit."
Ostensibly, it's about worrying.
in fact.
Shi Nanyue was indirectly telling Madam Si and Xue Yingxiang that Tang An was currently single.
Tang An is not only single, but she is also very outstanding.
She is still in college, but she already has her own career.
"If I remember correctly, An'an is only two years older than our Shengbao, right?" Xue Yingxiang asked.
"Yes, Third Aunt, you're not mistaken."
"No rush, our Shengbao is still a child, she can play for a few more years." Xue Yingxiang really loves her niece, and her eyes are full of doting when she mentions Shengbao.
Noticing the doting look in Xue Yingxiang's eyes, Tang An slightly lowered his brows.
It would be a lie to say I'm not jealous.
She didn't understand why everyone revolved around Shi Sheng.
They had barely even met Shi Sheng a few times.
That's how Old Madam Shi was.
The Si family is still the same.
She was clearly more outstanding than Shi Sheng, and more deserving of being cherished by them.
Fortunately, fortunately Shi Sheng is already dead.
otherwise.
Her brilliance will likely be completely overshadowed by Shi Sheng!
The group talked as they walked toward the parking lot.
The usually quiet Madam Si suddenly looked at Shi Nanyue, "Nanyue, what's your mother's condition? Has she been to the hospital?"
“I’ve been there,” Shi Nanyue nodded. “The doctor said she’s suffering from lovesickness. A heart ailment requires a heart remedy. Unless Hua Chang and Sheng Bao can be found, her headache may never be cured.”
In the end, Shi Nanyue sighed deeply.
Madam Si also sighed.
Bitter.
too bitter.
She is a woman with a tragic fate. Her son-in-law is bedridden and in a vegetative state, and the whereabouts of her only daughter and granddaughter are unknown. She has been living in pain all these years.
Old Madam Shi's life was even more miserable than hers.
Shi Nanyue then added, "Madam, please don't worry too much. My mother's condition is much better than before."
“Alright,” Madam Si nodded. “Let’s hurry. Your mother and I haven’t seen each other for over ten years. I don’t know if we’ll even recognize each other. I thought we’d meet again when Sheng Bao was found, but all these years have passed and there’s still no news of her!”
Towards the end, Madam Si's tone became somewhat melancholic.
"Madam, don't think so much," Shi Nanyue quickly comforted her, "Shengbao is very lucky and she will definitely be found by us."
"Yes, Nan Yue, you're right!" Old Madam Si nodded in agreement. "My Sheng Bao will definitely be found."
Soon, we arrived at the parking lot.
The driver was driving a stretched Lincoln.
Shi Nanyue and Tang An first let Madam Si and Xue Yingxiang sit in the carriage, and then the mother and daughter followed them into the carriage.
The car sped along, with Shi Nanyue chatting with Madam Si the whole time. Xue Yingxiang didn't say much, and Tang An, who wanted to continue to please Xue Yingxiang, couldn't find an excuse.
Before long, they arrived at the Shi family manor.
Despite her illness, Madam Shi stood at the main gate to greet Madam Si and Xue Yingxiang.
Seeing Madam Shi's weak and pale face through the car window, Madam Si felt very uncomfortable and quickly got out of the car.
Xue Yingxiang also got out of the car.
"Elder sister, Yingxiang, you've arrived." Madam Shi immediately went over, took Madam Si's hand, and said with a smile, "Welcome to the capital! It's been a long time!"
Nineteen years have passed.
Everyone has changed a lot.
Madam Shi felt that Madam Si was no longer as young and spirited as she used to be.
Can be imagined.
She hasn't had a very good life these past few years.
Even Xue Yingxiang, a junior, has changed a lot.
Madam Si nodded, took Madam Shi's hand, and said with a slight tremor in her voice, "Qiongfang, time really flies! It's been nineteen years since we last met, and nineteen years since we last came to the capital. The changes here are really great. If it weren't for Nanyue and An'an pointing things out to me, I wouldn't have recognized many of the old places along the way."
The capital city has changed a lot.
The changes in the old lady were even greater.
She is only in her sixties, but she looks as weathered as someone in her seventies.
At this point, Madam Si looked up at Madam Shi and continued, "Qiongfang, let bygones be bygones. Things will get better gradually. I have a feeling that Huashang will bring Shengbao back one day. You must take care of yourself and not worry the children. Shengbao and Huashang are still waiting for you to come and take them home!"
The old lady's surname was Shangguan.
Shangguan Qiongfang is her name.
"I know." Old Madam Shi's lips curled into a smile, but it quickly vanished. "But some things are easier said than done. What happened nineteen years ago feels like a dream to me. Just the morning before, Nanxing and Huashang brought Shengbao to see me, but the very next evening, I received a call from the police station..."
As she spoke, Madam Shi burst into tears.
She didn't want to cry either.
But for some reason, she couldn't help herself whenever she saw Madam Si.
She thought of her daughter-in-law.
She thought of her lovely granddaughter...
Everything was fine on the morning we parted.
But when I woke up, everything had changed.
For Madam Shi, it was like the sky had fallen. Over the years, she had been struggling to keep going, trying to find a daughter-in-law and granddaughter while also managing the company's affairs. No one knew how Madam Shi had managed to get through it all.
"Big sister, to tell you the truth, not a single day has passed since I regretted it. I shouldn't have let Nanxing and Huashang take Shengbao back to pay respects to our ancestors. If they hadn't gone back, that incident wouldn't have happened. I really regret it!"
The old lady cried uncontrollably.
Tang An just stared at Madam Shi, his face expressionless, but he was very unhappy inside.
she was thinking.
If the missing people were Shi Nanyue and her, would Old Madam Shi still be so heartbroken and distressed?
Definitely not!
Besides the private jet worth 45 billion yuan, the Si family also gave Shi Sheng a lot of nice things, but Old Madam Shi deposited all of them into the bank and wouldn't even let her take a look.
Shi Sheng is already dead. Does that mean that she, the granddaughter who is always busy and filial to Old Madam Shi, is not as good as a dead person?
We must guard against her as if she were a thief!
Hearing these words from Madam Shi, Madam Si was also very distressed. She hugged Madam Shi and wept bitterly.
Xue Yingxiang's eyes also reddened.
The atmosphere became tense.
Shi Nanyue also shed tears of sorrow, and walked to the two elderly people with a choked voice: "Mom, Madam, let's go inside and talk! Don't stand outside."