Chapter 461: Chapter 461

Mrs. Zhao is an elder, and since she has spoken, Shen Bin finds it difficult to persuade her to return home.

Over there, despite Zhao Guodong’s lengthy attempts to persuade Grandma Zhao, he was unable to do so and could only follow Shen Bin to the Shen Family with anger.

On the way, Zhao Guodong turned back to look at Ye Qian following behind, "Why are you coming along?"

"I’m not an outsider." Ye Qian retorted irritably, then walked over and took Grandma Zhao’s arm quietly.

Zhao Guodong wanted to say something more, but Grandma Zhao silenced him with a sharp look, so he closed his mouth and ceased speaking.

Although Shen Bin felt that Ye Qian’s presence was inappropriate, he hadn’t managed to persuade her to leave earlier. She was now following along the road, so it wouldn’t be fitting to drive her away now. Hence, he remained silent.

When they arrived at the Shen Family home, the Shen Family members noticed four people entering—besides Mrs. Zhao and Zhao Guodong, Ye Qian was present too—and couldn’t help but glance at Shen Bin, questioning his intentions.

Ye Qian had followed on her own accord, and Shen Bin felt there was no need to explain, especially since the immediate issue was not about this.

"Your Zhao Family finally dares to show its face." Shen’s father spoke aggressively.

Zhao Guodong snorted coldly, "Our Zhao Family has never been afraid of you; we just don’t wish to bicker like your family. Since today Shen Bin has called us out to discuss this matter face-to-face, let’s talk properly. Are we speaking first or are you?"

"You go ahead; I’m curious to see what sort of reasoning you can come up with." Shen’s father glared askance.

Zhao Guodong chuckled sarcastically, "Alright, I’ll speak first. Shen Chun, today, explain clearly in front of everyone, why did you go to my grandma and say those things? Why did you do those things with my grandma? Don’t say it’s because we know each other. Am I familiar with you? Even though I met you a few times at Da XingAn Ridge, we barely exchanged a few words!"

"Look, look, these are the words of your Zhao Family’s child. My daughter went to visit your grandma out of simple courtesy. We are all relatives; visiting your sick grandma is completely normal. Why does it now seem like malicious intent in your eyes?" This time, the speaker was Mrs. Shen.

"Everyone, calm your anger." Mrs. Zhao listened for a few moments but didn’t rush. "There must be some misunderstanding here. Since we’re all meeting today, let’s discuss it properly. Let me speak first. Shen Chun came to see me, kept me company with conversation. I found her quite nice. And seeing that she is familiar with our Dongzi, I mistakenly thought she liked him? I found her good, so I privately asked Dongzi if he’d agree. He didn’t, yet I persuaded him a few times. But he got upset and went directly to your Shen Chun’er."

"Dongzi has always been straightforward and didn’t consider the occasion, so he said such words in front of many people, causing everyone to misunderstand your Shen Chun. This was indeed our fault. How about setting a day when the hospital is crowded, letting our Dongzi publicly apologize to your Shen Chun? This way, the misunderstanding is resolved, and no one will speak ill of Shen Chun again." Although Mrs. Zhao is old, she is not foolish. She understands clearly that this issue started with her family, specifically with her grandson. Thus, a face-to-face apology isn’t a bad idea. Chapters first released on NovelHub(.)net

"Your Zhao Family thinks this is easy, does it? Saying what you want and then apologizing to end the matter—things aren’t that simple." Shen’s father didn’t elaborate further, but his words clearly showed he didn’t accept this resolution.

Zhao Guodong had been holding back, but when he heard his grandma’s admission, and upon realizing the Shen Family still wouldn’t let the matter go, he got furious. He strode up to Shen’s father and pointed a finger, "Not this way, nor that way, so tell me, Shen Family, what do you want? Or do you want Shen Chun’er to marry me, is that it? Dream on, I will never marry Shen Chun."

After these words, Zhao Guodong turned to his grandma, "Grandma, I have someone. They are not from around here; she’s a college friend. She will come to our house in a few days. I originally wanted to wait until she arrived to tell you all, but with this mess, it’s better to clear the air now. I have a girlfriend and we’ll be getting married; it’s impossible with anyone else."

Speaking of Zhao Guodong and Liu Nan being together, it’s partly thanks to Shen Chun. The issue with the Shen Family had been quite troubling for Zhao Guodong, and Liu Nan frequently called him upon hearing about it, offering to come over and intervene as his girlfriend, so the Shen Family wouldn’t bother him further.

Initially, Zhao Guodong disagreed, but unexpectedly, Liu Nan confessed that she’d liked him for four years, yet kept silent because she’d noticed his affection for Ye Ling. It was the first time Zhao Guodong received a public confession , making him blush and stammer before he eventually invited her to visit after the 15th.

Though he hadn’t directly agreed, he tacitly accepted the relationship with Liu Nan.

Zhao Guodong had planned to introduce Liu Nan to his family when she arrived and then discuss the matter. The whole situation seemed surreal to him, but provoked by the Shen Family, he blurted it out.

The news struck like a bolt of thunder, stunning everyone in the room.

Gao Xique, upon seeing Zhao Guodong enter, had kept her gaze fixed on him, full of unrequited feelings. But when Zhao Guodong declared his relationship, it shattered her heart.

Though she knew it couldn’t be with Zhao Guodong, hearing it firsthand was still heartbreaking.

Meanwhile, Shen Chun wished she could find a hole to hide in, feeling utterly humiliated being rejected and accused of pestering someone in front of everyone.

Shen’s parents exchanged looks, bewildered at the sudden emergence of a girlfriend announced for marriage, and were at a loss.

Shen Bin realized something, eyes flashing with understanding, and the happiest was Grandma Zhao, who excitedly held her grandson’s hand.

"Dongzi, you’re not lying to Grandma, are you?"

Zhao Guodong, rare to show embarrassment, responded, "Grandma, how could I lie about this? It’s true. Stop asking, she’ll be here after the 15th. Then you can ask her directly anything you want."