After the initial shock and astonishment, the room suddenly fell silent. No one spoke.
Old Shen Furen was sitting on the sofa and there were two men in black suits standing beside her to protect her safety. Their expressionless and cold expressions were daunting.
Ever since she entered the president's office and said those words, she sat on the sofa and never spoke again. She just used her sharp eyes to look at Shen Peiyu and Du Shameng.
Shen Peiyu and Du Shameng did not say a word either. They endured Old Madam Shen's scrutinizing gaze. It seemed that no one wanted to break the deadlock first.
In the end, it was Old Shen Furen who opened her mouth to question Shen Peiyu." You'd better give me an explanation."”
Shen Peiyu did not want to speak at first, but under Old Shen Furen's determined gaze, he reluctantly said,""I don't understand what kind of explanation Grandma wants me to give you.”
"You still want to play dumb?" Her tone was stern and cold." When I came in just now, the scene was as ugly as you could imagine. Why don't you think about it? You're a dignified CEO, but you don't even know how to behave. What would happen if the employees saw it? Where is our Shen family's face going to be placed?”
A series of questions and lessons kept coming out of Old Shen Furen's mouth. Shen Peiyu's face became uglier and gloomier, but he remained silent and did not refute a single word.
Old Shen Furen waited for a long time but still did not get any response. Her stern eyes immediately burst out with anger. "Don't think that just because you don't say anything, you don't have to explain everything to me.”She took out a black sandalwood cane and knocked it on the ground a few times to vent her anger.
This child was like this every time. No matter how she asked, if he refused to say anything, he would not spit out a word. It was simply infuriating! Look at them. They were an eyesore to her.
"I really don't understand what Grandma wants me to explain.”His tone was calm and emotionless.
Du Shameng, who was sitting on Shen Peiyu's lap, quickly noticed it. She found that Shen Peiyu had become a completely closed person when facing Old Madam Shen. He hid all his emotions, thoughts, and expressions like a soulless person. His tense body was full of strong defense and rejection.
"Since you want to continue acting dumb, let me ask you first. It's office hours now, and you're still hugging a woman. What do you mean?”Old Shen Furen's fierce gaze shot at Du Shameng without any politeness.
Shen Peiyu's expression changed drastically because of her criticism." Grandma, Sandmeng is not a shady woman. Please watch your words."”He spoke slowly but gritted his teeth. He was very unhappy with how his grandmother treated Sanddream, but he endured it and did not flare up.
His protest and opposition attracted an even greater backlash from Old Shen Furen.
He was starting again. Seeing how he was protecting this woman made her even angrier." How dare you treat Grandma with such an attitude because of this woman? Didn't you learn your lesson three years ago? You don't think you've suffered enough from women, do you?”
"Grandma!" He called out to her impatiently," Sanddream isn't a bad woman. She's the woman I love the most. I hope Grandma can accept her. I'll be very happy."”
"Why should I do what you want and make you happy? Why don't you do what grandma says and make grandma happy?”
Hearing her say this, Shen Peiyu's eyes flashed with sadness. He clenched his fists and then relaxed them. The bitterness in his tone was so clear that it was obvious." Since I was young, I have done so many things to make Grandma happy that I almost forgot how to be myself, so I shouldn't expect..."
"No, I can't! I should say that I never expected Grandma to make me happy, so why should I say more?”
The despair in his tone deeply shook Old Madam Shen and Du Shameng. Du Shameng gave him a hug without a word, and Shen Peiyu immediately returned the hug. He was touched. At least there was a Shameng in this world who understood him.
For this reason, what else can a man ask for?
In this life, it was enough for him to meet a woman who truly cared for him, loved him, and understood him. He should not ask for too much, nor should he imagine that he could receive his grandmother's true love.
Ever since he was young, Grandma had always treated him in a commanding tone and manner. She had determined what was best for him and never asked about his feelings and needs. She had arranged everything well, as if his life was not up to her to decide.
He really wanted a hug from his family and a caring greeting, but he could not get anything. His thoughts and feelings were not important. As long as he obediently followed Grandma's arrangements, he would be able to follow her heart and make her happy.
However, her happiness did not show in her actual actions. She only gave him a rich material life. The people who accompanied him were all groups of tutors and nannies.
Because Grandma would not let them stay by his side for more than three months, she would invite another group of people to accompany him. It was because of her selfishness. She did not want him to develop feelings for anyone who was not related to him by blood. It also created his silent and lonely personality, making him unable to have a long-term relationship with others and not know how to get along with others.
He silently endured his grandmother's high-handed methods. He had no playmates or friends since he was young, so he had already gotten used to living alone. Coupled with his weak and sickly body, his grandmother isolated him from the crowd, afraid that his weak body would be contaminated by the outside world. That was why he became so insecure and afraid of facing the crowd.
He didn't understand the warmth of family, but he yearned to stay by his side, to have the loving hugs and kisses of his parents and relatives, but none of them were there.
There was once when he went to his grandmother's room to seek comfort during a typhoon during a blackout. However, he was asked to have the courage of a boy.
At that time, he was only five years old. What courage did he need? From then on, he developed the habit of turning on the lights every night when he slept. From then on, he no longer asked for hugs, nor did he ask for help from the outside world or anyone else. He relied on himself.
Even if he was afraid, he would clench his teeth and endure it alone. He would never show his weakness and helplessness in front of others, but it would make him unable to take care of his daily life. This was because he would not ask others for advice, nor would he ask others for help. It would make him ignorant and incapable of anything.
This was also the reason why others would laugh at him, but he had to disguise himself very well and not let others see his weakness. It was only when someone extended a caring hand that he fell so quickly, but he was unconsciously used by others.
But now, he had learned one thing from Sanddream, and that was to bravely fight for what you want. Otherwise, others would not care about you. He could not care about anyone, and anyone could not care about him.
However, the beauty in his arms was the one he cared about the most, and she cared about him the most. Of course, he could not let his grandmother destroy the happiness he wanted.
However, the hug between them was an eyesore to Old Shen Furen. She suddenly narrowed her eyes and waved her cane impolitely to separate them,"You guys did it on purpose, right?" You're not allowed to hug each other. You woman, get out now!”
"I don't want her to leave!" Shen Peiyu's tone was very agitated, as if Old Madam Shen wanted to snatch away his treasure. She hugged Du Shameng tightly and refused to let go, but it triggered his illness that had not acted up for a long time, causing him to cough violently.
Seeing this, Du Shameng quickly patted his back with heartache and stuffed another pill into his mouth to ease his cough.
"Don't be so agitated. It's more important to be careful of your health. Moreover, if that old woman wants me to leave, I'll leave.”
"Who are you calling an old hag?"
Du Shameng glared at Old Shen Furen and said,"Isn't it you? Otherwise, who else here would be older than you?”
"You indecent woman!"
"Hey!" Du Shameng immediately stopped her and shouted," You old woman, it's wrong of you to say that. How am I indecent? You were the one who asked me to take care of Peiyu. Do you want to turn your back on me now?”
"Who asked you to come…" Old Shen Furen's words suddenly stopped halfway and as if she thought of something, she suddenly stared at her special purple hair and purple eyes for a while before saying,"You…you are Du Shameng?"
"Aiya! Old woman, you finally recognized me? It's no wonder. You're so old. It's impossible for you not to be old and blind. Therefore, I'm more magnanimous and won't argue with you.”
"You stinky girl, only you dare to talk to me like this. I can't help but be old. I've been angered by you to the point that a few more wrinkles have appeared.”
Shen Peiyu was dumbfounded by Grandma's sudden change in attitude. He did not know why it was like this. Didn't they dislike each other? Why did he notice the fondness Grandma had for Sanddream from her attitude and eyes?
"You…you knew each other long ago?”
"Who knows that old woman?"
"Who knows that brat?"
The two of them answered Shen Peiyu's words in unison. Their words seemed to despise each other, but their tone did not seem like it, which made him extremely confused.
"You guys…"
He looked at his grandmother, then at Du Sameng. Suddenly, a chill rose from the bottom of his heart, making him feel cold. A very bad thought lingered in his heart.
"Sanddream, you…you betrayed me!”
His pained expression made people's hearts ache, but Du Shameng couldn't believe that he would think of such a biased place.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" She could not imagine how extreme his thoughts were." Don't you believe me?”
"How do you want me to believe you? The truth is right in front of me. Although you and Grandma seem to hate each other on the surface, you are actually on good terms with each other. No matter how stupid I am, I can see that Grandma is a person who can't be close to at all. If you didn't listen to her and follow her eyes, how could she accept you?”
As he spoke, he pushed Du Shameng away forcefully and stood up. His agitated expression made him cough violently. Du Shameng wanted to go forward to show concern for him, but he pushed her away mercilessly.
"I shouldn't have forgotten that you were sent by Grandma to take care of me. How could you be truly loyal to me? Trust and care, all for Grandma's sake, right?”
His distorted ideas and words really made Du Shameng dumbfounded. Grandma was right. Peiyu's idea of her was deeply rooted and difficult to change.
Now, her behavior towards Grandma had made him completely deny her. It really made her feel powerless, but she also began to get angry at him. "Peiyu! I'm really disappointed in you. Am I such a woman in your heart?”
He glared at her and didn't say anything because her words made his heart pound. He thought that Sanddream was on his side. Why was everyone on Grandma's side? Why? Why?
He thought of the people who had come and gone around him since he was young. They all followed his grandmother's orders. No one really cared about him or cared about him. They all came to care about him because they received his grandmother's salary and listened to his grandmother's instructions. Sanddream was no exception!
He didn't answer her. He just looked at her quietly for a while before he suddenly turned around and rushed out. No one could stop him in time.
"Sanddream, what should we do? Peiyu ran out."
Old Shen Furen was anxious and wanted to call the two strong men beside her to chase after her, but Du Shameng stopped her.
"It's useless. Unless you use forceful methods to bring him back, he won't come back even if they go. It's all your fault, old woman!”Du Shameng was actually a little angry at Old Shen Furen.
They only saw each other through the phone and closed-circuit video. Their conversations were very impolite, but as the chances of contact increased, Old Madam Shen began to appreciate her. However, she did not appreciate the way she educated Peiyu and expressed her love.
If she did not know that Old Shen Furen truly loved Pei Yu, she would have used magic to transform her into the Atlantic Ocean. However, the way she loved him was simply wrong.
Du Shameng's words did not shock Old Shen Furen. Instead, it made her look even older, and even her eyes dimmed.
"I know. It's all my fault. I always thought that the best I could give him was to show my love for him. I didn't care about his feelings at all, which was why he became like this.”
Old Mrs. Shen's self-reflection did not move Du Shameng. She just glared at her even harder." Since you already know and asked me for help, I really don't understand. What kind of attitude did you have towards Peiyu just now? Do you call this self-reflection? It's not like you can just say it with your mouth. You have to do it with your actions!”
Old Shen Furen stared at her blankly and was very puzzled by her words," I don't understand. I have already changed, why didn't he….."
Du Shameng felt that this old woman was really old. Was her brain really that muddled? She interrupted her angrily." What did you change? Peiyu isn't you. How would he know what you're thinking? The moment he entered the room, he had a stern and accusatory attitude. He did not know what was going on before guessing his behavior. He treated him like a three-year-old child. It was no wonder that he was so upset that he ran away.”
"What about you? I want you to help me and let Peiyu know that I've changed. Why didn't you do it? Besides, I didn't know that you would progress to this extent with him. I'm doing this for his own good. I'm afraid that he'll..."
Before she could finish, she saw Du Shameng's face suddenly turn pale. Sensing that something was wrong, she quickly changed the topic and asked,"What's wrong? Are you alright?"
"Hurry!" Du Shameng suddenly shouted anxiously. She stepped forward and grabbed Old Madam Shen's arm, then secretly chanted a spell to make the two strong men fall asleep unknowingly." Peiyu is in danger!"”
As soon as she finished speaking, she immediately disappeared into thin air with Old Shen Furen.
"How did you two end up together?"
Shen Peiyu sounded surprised. He came out of the office and met Li Junsheng and He Caixia on the way. They immediately brought him to the empty room from last time.
Didn't He Caixia hate Li Junsheng's ruthlessness? How did they end up together?
"Isn't this good? The three of us haven't gathered for a long time. It's been three years, and you seem to be doing quite well, but…tsk! Tsk!" Li Junsheng looked at Shen Peiyu for a while and could not help but say,"
"Why do you look so dejected again? Could he have been cheated by a woman again?”
His words made Shen Peiyu's face change slightly. Looking at the two of them standing side by side, he felt that something was wrong. Hence, he quietly sized them up and ignored Li Junsheng's sarcastic words.
Seeing that he did not answer, Li Junsheng was obviously a little unhappy. He always looked like that! No wonder no woman wants to be with you. You're destined to be lonely for the rest of your life.”
"Shut up! How good do you think you are?”He Caixia, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly reprimanded Li Junsheng angrily. She did not understand why the Queen of Saud would let this man, whom she had taken revenge on, be her partner.
Li Junsheng's empty eyes were filled with hatred for He Caixia." What? Your heart aches? Don't forget, you're not any better.”If it weren't for her, he wouldn't have become like this. This damned woman. If it wasn't for the fact that he, Li Junsheng, still had some value, wouldn't he have died long ago?
At this time, Shen Peiyu realized that something was wrong with Li Junsheng. His voice was too sharp and cold, and his eyes were like a dead person's. "You…you guys…"
The moment he spoke, the two of them looked at him at the same time.
" Peiyu, although you are very stupid and have been deceived by us, we have to admire your keen senses. But I don't understand. Since you are so keen..." Li Junsheng suddenly glanced at He Caixia, who was standing beside him." How can you not know if a woman is sincere when she is by your side?"”
His mockery did not affect Shen Peiyu. He looked at He Caixia and said slowly,""Maybe I never really fell in love with her!”
His answer made He Caixia's expression change slightly, but she did not say anything. Li Junsheng, on the other hand, laughed out loud. Shen Peiyu ignored Li Junsheng and continued,""Perhaps it was because of loneliness, or perhaps it was because someone was willing to accept me back then. They talked to me again and again and gave me hugs. Even though my intuition tells me that there's something wrong with you guys, I really need something. Your appearance has confused me and made me fall into a trap because I've been alone for too long…"
He suddenly paused, as if he was adjusting his emotions.
Then, he looked at them attentively and told them the shocking truth."So, when I saw how intimate and natural your feelings were, it attracted my attention. That's why I blindly allowed myself to enter.”Suddenly, he smiled bleakly, as if he was mocking himself.
He completely ignored their shocked expressions.
"Yes! I already knew that you two are different, and it's useless no matter how you try to hide it. However, a soul that is too lonely is like a person who is about to die. As long as there is water, no matter what kind of water it is, as long as it can quench your thirst, you can usually ignore everything else, so…"
He shrugged and did not finish his sentence.
The two of them looked at each other and suddenly laughed.
"In that case, the three of us are really a perfect match to be good friends! We can use each other to get what we need!"
"How shameless! It was because he had no soul that he could say such words.”
There was a delicate voice in the room, and Du Shameng immediately appeared beside Shen Peiyu.
He Caixia and Li Junsheng looked at each other. Without saying anything, they immediately attacked Du Shameng's direction. Du Shameng immediately returned the attack.
"I was wondering what kind of people the Saudis would send. It turns out that it's the same. They're all small fries!”
Her contemptuous attitude, which did not put them in her eyes at all, angered them and made them attack even more fiercely. Du Shameng focused all her attention on dealing with them. She knew that she had to get rid of them quickly, lest the longer she delayed, the more disadvantageous it would be for her.
Shen Peiyu was still very worried about Du Shameng. Seeing her so close to the two men's deadly attacks, he was frightened.
It was only when Old Shen Furen's voice rang out behind him that he realized that even Grandma had followed him. Because the situation was critical, he could not care about anything else. He hurriedly turned around to look at Grandma and asked her anxiously,"Grandma, how could you come to such a dangerous place?”
"It was Sanddream who told me that you were in danger and pulled me here without saying anything. It was only now that I realized that Sanddream was a witch, and all the friends I had known for so many years were actually members of the witch's family.”There was an unconcealable surprise in her tone.
When Shen Peiyu heard this, his whole heart was on Du Shameng's side, forgetting their previous quarrels and suspicions." No matter what her identity is, I love her. Even if Grandma objects, I still want her!"”
The old madam was silent for a while before saying to him,"Since you can say that, why couldn't you trust her just now? Do you really think that girl is on Grandma's side?”
Shen Peiyu was rendered speechless by Old Madam Shen's question. No matter how hard he tried to act tough on the surface, his heart was telling him that the sand dream was the most beautiful dream in his life. He had to hold on to it tightly and never let go!
After a while, Shen Peiyu said,""Grandma, you've changed!"
It was true. When he stood there, his mind suddenly cleared up. He also felt that he was too excited. How could he doubt Sanddream without asking him clearly? Then how sad would she be and how disappointed she would be with him!
Shen Peiyu's words made Old Madam Shen realize something. She remembered what Shameng had told her before she came. She finally understood that some things were not meant to be cared for from the bottom of her heart, but needed practical actions and respect for each other. It was not just words.
" Peiyu, I'm sorry. Although I'm sorry for being too late and I don't dare to hope for your forgiveness, I'm beginning to understand that I was too self-righteous and autocratic in the past. I didn't consider your feelings at all and forgot that you're just a human being. You have your own thoughts and feelings. I'm really wrong.”
Old Shen Furen's words deeply shocked Shen Peiyu, and he was so shocked that he could not say a word. He could only stare at her in disbelief. He was still wondering if his grandmother's personality had changed because of Sanddream's magic.
How was this possible? How could Grandma lower her head and apologize to him? Was she doing this because of the invisible harm she had caused him all these years? What was going on? The magical magic really happened the moment he met Sanddream, didn't it?
Looking at Grandma's pale face and gloomy expression, he suddenly realized that Grandma was no longer the high and mighty elder he remembered, but a lonely old man.
His hurt heart began to heal because of his grandmother's apology. With a soft heart, he did something that he had wanted to do but did not dare to do for many years without thinking about it. He pulled her into his arms and called out softly,"Grandma!"
Perhaps he did not need to resort to words. The embrace he accepted was enough to explain everything. The grandfather and grandson finally untied the knot in their hearts for many years and understood that their love existed for each other, just in different ways!
Immersed in their emotions, they did not notice the danger around them. Even if they wanted to pay attention, they would not be able to dodge in time.
Hearing Du Shameng's warning, Shen Peiyu felt a huge impact on his back. He was shocked. After stabilizing his body, he protected his grandmother behind him. When he turned around and saw the situation in front of him, his whole body turned cold.
"Sanddream, don't!" His mournful cry echoed through the empty house.
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