But returning was returning, yet she had forgotten there was an annoying person at home.
Lu Wan Ying, with bandages wrapped around her head and a face full of weakness, was helped out by Nuo Nuo. Seeing Shen Qing Qing return, she feigned surprise, "Miss Shen, you've finally decided to come back. I knew you weren't the type to hold grudges. You'll definitely be willing to forgive Nuo Nuo and me. That's wonderful, with you back, this family is complete."
Shen Qing Qing ignored her.
She bit her lip in embarrassment, turned to look at Fu Jing Shu, her expression pitiful, "Jing Shu, why didn't you call me when you returned? I could have tidied myself up. Look at my disheveled state now..."
The way she spoke, it was as if a wife was greeting her husband.
Fu Ting Yi sighed, "Jing Shu, look how sensible Wan Ying is."
"Yes, she's still sick herself, yet she still wants to come out to welcome you. When marrying a wife, one should marry someone like her," Fang Ru said this with a hint of sarcasm, and glanced at Shen Qing Qing, "Someone with a bad temper, who likes to put on a cold face and run away from home, is not to be wanted!"
Shen Qing Qing's expression turned slightly pale, unwilling to deal with them, she supported the Old Madam Fu, "Grandmother, let me escort you back to your room. You should rest first."
Old Madam Fu sighed inwardly and nodded.
But before the two could leave, they saw Lu Wan Ying, not wanting to be ignored by Fu Jing Shu, clutching her head and groaning pitifully, "Jing Shu, my head hurts so much..."
Nuo Nuo immediately became anxious, "Mommy, you should go back and rest. Daddy, can you help support Mommy? I can't lift her."
How had she managed to come down just now?
Shen Qing Qing couldn't be bothered to expose the child's lie and ignored them. However, Lu Wan Ying was not willing to give up. Seeing Fu Jing Shu's cold expression and no reaction, she looked towards Shen Qing Qing.
"Miss Shen, are you still holding a grudge because of me?"
Fang Ru snorted, "It's normal for some people to be petty and unable to let go."
This group of people was truly never-ending!
Shen Qing Qing turned her gaze to Lu Wan Ying's face, scrutinizing her. Her eyes were dark, bright, and clear, like a mirror that could reflect all the darkness in people's hearts.
Lu Wan Ying felt uneasy under her gaze, "Miss Shen, what is it?"
As soon as she finished speaking, her vision blurred, and then the bandage on her head was pulled off. She frantically covered her forehead, only to see Shen Qing Qing shaking the bandage in her hand, her gaze full of sarcasm.
"You said you hit your head, where is the wound?"
Although she covered her head immediately, everyone still saw it. She had previously claimed to have accidentally hit her head and made herself look pitiful. No one would have suspected she was faking, so naturally, no one bothered to unwrap the bandage.
Who knew she would actually fake it!
Shen Qing Qing threw the bandage away as if it were trash, "You should do a more thorough job with your act. If I were you, I'd just go bang my head against a wall. At least then there'd be a wound, making it more convincing."
Lu Wan Ying was speechless, exposed and feeling embarrassed.
"Truly, the ugly are often the most dramatic," Old Madam Fu said coldly.
"Otherwise, shall I find a doctor to examine you?" Fu Jing Shu's voice was deep and magnetic, with a hint of mockery, "Let's see if there's any internal injury."
Lu Wan Ying felt even more ashamed, not even daring to look at him. As brazen as she usually was in pestering him, she still had some pride when her deceit was exposed.
She could only slink away shamefacedly.
As for Nuo Nuo...
She didn't mention taking her, and no one would drive the child away. As long as the child stayed here, she could still come back.
Fu Ting Yi and Fang Ru stood there awkwardly. They had genuinely been deceived by Lu Wan Ying, and had no idea she wasn't injured at all.
With the truth revealed, Fang Ru's earlier words seemed utterly foolish.
She lost face for a moment and couldn't help but mutter, "This child is truly muddled, how could she do such a thing!"
Old Madam Fu glanced at her, not bothering to entertain her, "That's because you lack discernment. Don't shift blame elsewhere when things go wrong. Reflect on yourself properly."
"What responsibility do I have? It wasn't me who told her to do it..."
Fang Ru still grumbled defiantly.
Old Madam Fu glared at her, "You're not listening to me, are you?"
When she got angry, Fang Ru became obedient.
Fu Ting Yi cleared his throat and stepped forward to mediate, "Mother, we didn't mean it that way. It's just... didn't she say she was going to leave with the child and not come back? Why now..."
"Why can't she come back?" Old Madam Fu's attitude was very firm.
"I didn't say she couldn't. It's just that she made the statement herself, and now she's eating her own words..." Fu Ting Yi was simply finding Shen Qing Qing displeasing no matter what.
"Haven't you done enough things that made you eat your own words?"
Old Madam Fu's implication was that he had no right to criticize others!
Fu Ting Yi's face reddened slightly with anger, "Mother, why are you always siding with outsiders!"
Old Madam Fu gave him a cold glance, "I think you're the outsider. Go to the side. I don't want to talk to you right now!"
She looked at Nuo Nuo.
Nuo Nuo flinched, but she was clever and knew what the Old Madam meant. She tiptoed towards Chen Chen and Shen Jin Xi, and whispered softly, "Brother, welcome home."
Chen Chen was, as usual, lost in his own world.
And Shen Jin Xi, who would usually retort with sarcasm but at least respond, remained silent this time.
She waited for a moment, but only received silence. She felt awkward and looked towards Old Madam Fu for help, but Old Madam Fu would never help her.
Her two grandsons had suffered, and she was heartbroken. It was fine if they didn't speak.
She called the two children to her side, one on each side, her doting affection overflowing, "Are you hungry? Great-grandmother will have someone prepare delicious food for you, alright?"
The two children reacted to her, showing them sweet, pitiable smiles.
Nuo Nuo, ignored,'s eyes reddened with grievance.
Old Madam Fu's heart melted, and she couldn't pay attention to anyone else. It was only when she caught a glimpse of Shen Qing Qing that she remembered she had forgotten something.
She looked at Fu Ting Yi and his wife sternly, "Apologize to Qing Qing."
The couple naturally refused.
Fu Ting Yi frowned, "Mother, I am an elder."
How could he apologize to a junior!
"Mother, we didn't do anything wrong either," Fang Ru was even more unwilling, and shifted the blame, "Didn't she make a mistake herself?"
"She acts so haughty towards elders," Fu Ting Yi chimed in, wanting to express his dissatisfaction, "Doesn't she know to respect the old and cherish the young? She should be filial, considerate, and respectful to her future parents-in-law! But Mother, look at her, where is there any respect for her in-laws?"
"I think she just doesn't want to marry Jing Shu," Fang Ru sneered.
Old Madam Fu did not expect them to remain unrepentant and to argue unreasonably. She said with a stern face, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
A flash of malice crossed Fang Ru's eyes, "I'm not saying anything wrong. She just doesn't want to, otherwise, why would she be so indiscreet with other men outside!"