Mrs. Shen was talking to Fu Jingchao late at night. As soon as she opened the door, Banxia immediately went to call Shen Xingwan.
Mrs. Shen whispered a few instructions to Fu Jingchao, put on her curtain hat and was about to leave.
Shen Xingwan pushed the door out of the room and said, "Old madam, please stay. I have something I want to say to you."
Mrs. Shen looked tired. She didn't expect Shen Xingwan to have anything to say to her, "What do you want to say to me?"
Shen Xingwan smiled at her under the moonlight, "I just want to ask, do you still need a granddaughter?"
Probably Shen Xingwan said it too lightly.
Mrs. Shen was stunned for a while, and then she said after a while, "You are quite brave."
"I just made a pot of tea myself and prepared snacks. I asked the old lady to come in and have a taste."
As Shen Xingwan spoke, she walked over and supported Mrs. Shen naturally.
Bai He was stunned as he watched from the side. This girl Shen was too brave.
Mrs. Shen glanced at her handicapped feet and did not refuse after all.
Mrs. Shen was helped into her small study by Shen Xingwan. As soon as she entered the room, she smelled the aroma of tea, and the tea on the table was steaming.
"I heard that Madam Hou kneeled down on you as a punishment for a cup of tea?" the old lady asked, "So do you want to use me to take revenge?"
These words were extremely sharp and difficult to answer.
"People go to higher places, and water flows to lower places. I just don't want to leave my destiny in the hands of others." Shen Xingwan said frankly.
Becoming Mrs. Shen's granddaughter is a shortcut but also full of risks.
"There are so many people who want to be my granddaughter, why should I choose you?" Mrs. Shen asked.
She has seen many ambitious young people, but very few can realize their ambitions in the end.
Shen Xingwan still looked calm, but his palms were quietly sweating.
She knew the critical moment had come that would determine her fate.
"Maybe I'm not as good as those girls when it comes to family background, but there's one thing they can't compare to me. My background is clean enough."
According to the information she received, those girls had different forces and interests involved behind them, which meant that they might not be of the same mind as the old lady.
This is also the biggest reason why the girls have been fighting to the death since the flower viewing party began, but the old lady has never decided on a candidate.
She's also weighing the pros and cons.
Mrs. Shen's eyes showed admiration, which was sharp enough and went straight to the core of the problem.
"My granddaughter is not that easy to be." The old lady glanced at Bai He.
Bai He said in an indifferent tone, "From the beginning of the flower viewing party to now, the direct daughters of the Shen family have fallen into the water and one has been disfigured. One of the ladies from the old lady's natal family died of illness, and another fell from a horse..."
This war that has never seen smoke has involved several girls, and the forces behind these girls are not weak.
"Guess how long you can live if the news that you become my granddaughter is released." Mrs. Shen looked at Shen Xingwan sharply, "You have nothing, what can you fight for, and why should I trust you?"
The atmosphere suddenly became solemn. The old lady leaned on her chair and looked at Shen Xingwan at leisure.
"Because I am fearless, because I have no way out, because I have the courage to move forward, because I am smart enough."
Shen Xingwan looked at the old lady with burning eyes, "Just because there is nothing, there is nothing to lose."
"Old madam, do you dare to bet with me once?" Shen Xingwan said these words confidently and openly.
Through her eyes, the old lady seemed to see herself in her youth, just as fearless and brave.
"If you lose, you may lose your life." The old lady reminded her.
The worst she could do was choose a new granddaughter, which in itself was a game with a purpose.
Who her granddaughter will be has no meaning to her, only interests can be discussed.
Shen Xingwan lowered his eyes and smiled, "Of course I know what I will face."
There is no such thing as a free lunch. Mrs. Shen is a person who everyone respects even the emperor today.
Becoming her granddaughter, even in name only, is a step to the top in a sense.
Such high benefits will of course be accompanied by equally high risks.
The old lady pondered again and again, "I can't give you an answer tonight."
Shen Xingwan was not disappointed, "I will wait for the old lady's reply."
Shen Xingwan insisted on walking the old lady to the door in person. Before leaving, the old lady asked, "What if I reject you?"
"I will be disappointed, but it doesn't matter. Even if it's harder, I will naturally find other ways to achieve my goals." Shen Xingwan said honestly. She just chose the fastest way now, and it doesn't have to be this way!
"I will get back to you as soon as possible."
Shen Xingwan watched the carriage that sent the old lady off disappear into the night.
Fat Meow excitedly jumped into her arms, "Woman, you are finally brave!"
Shen Xingwan touched his neck gently, "Little loser, if I die, I will never forget to take you with me."
"Wow, I'm such a waste." Fat Meow said unconvinced.
"Oh, what about Goldfinger?"
The fat cat pretended to be dead and buried his head without saying anything.
Shen Xingwan limped into the courtyard, and Fu Jingchao was standing in front of the door looking at him.
The lantern under the eaves sunk into his face, which made his features even more handsome. Sure enough, looking at the beauty under the lamp made him even more charming.
"Do you want to be the old lady's granddaughter?" Fu Jingchao asked, raising his eyebrows.
"Um."
"Looking at your expression, the old lady probably didn't agree."
Shen Xingwan yawned, "What does it have to do with you?"
Fu Jingchao leaned against the door and said lazily, "If you ask me, I will help you!"
Shen Xingwan slowly moved over and grabbed the corner of his clothes, "Sister, please help me. If I can't become the old lady's granddaughter, I will be sad to death."
Fu Jingchao lifted her chin with his hand, "It's too fake and insincere."
"What do you want?"
"Unless you agree to my three conditions."
"What conditions?"
"I'll tell you when I think about it." Fu Jingchao said rather arrogantly.
Shen Xingwan slapped his paw off, "Help or not, since someone is here to find you, please pay me immediately for the food and drink expenses you have incurred during this period."
"Hey, you turned against someone so quickly?"
Shen Xingwan rolled her eyes at him, "Sister, I work very hard to make money. I don't want to raise a useless white-eyed wolf."
Fu Jingchao turned around and left, as if he hadn't heard and was about to default on the bill.
"Bi Xia starts from tomorrow, there is no need to prepare his meals!" Shen Xingwan said loudly on purpose.
"yes!"
Fu Jingchao paused for a moment, then returned to the room and slammed the door.
"You have quite a temper!" Shen Xingwan was speechless.
Banxia supported her and said, "Miss, let's go back too. Do you think the old lady will respond appropriately?"
Shen Xingwan shrugged, "Who knows?"
Among so many choices, she is indeed not the best candidate.
She has tried her best and leaves the rest to fate!
