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Even when Jennie brought Hanbin over for dinner, she felt that Jennie was plotting something.
She brought a younger brother who looked like the second son of the Manoban family over. Was she trying to use this younger brother of hers to gain the favor of the Old Madam so that she could consolidate her position in the Manoban family?
Because she had talked to her once before.
Hence, she felt a sense of danger.
Anyway, Madam Manoban had already decided that Jennie was a scheming woman.
In her eyes, Jennie was always scheming.
Madam Manoban sat at the side with a cold expression, not saying a word.
No matter what Jennie did, she had to chase this scheming woman out of the Manoban family.
“Wenpei.”
The old lady turned around and saw Madam Manoban’s cold face. Her expression darkened, and she said unhappily, “When Lisa wasn’t at home, you sighed every day. Now that our son is back with his daughter-in-law, why are you so quiet?
“This family is so happy. Why are you pulling a long face? Who made you unhappy? Why are you putting on such an expression now?”
When the Old Madam reprimanded Madam Manoban, she wasn’t polite at all.
She did not give her any face.
Madam Manoban felt like she had lost all face after being reprimanded in public. Her expression immediately turned ugly.
But the person who reprimanded her was the Old Madam.
Other than listening, she did not dare to retort.
She put on an aggrieved expression as if she was being bullied. “Mom, I’m not pulling a long face. I just don’t know what to say when I see how happy you two are chatting.”
The old lady snorted. “I don’t care what you think. Anyway, my grandson and granddaughter-in-law are back, so you’re not allowed to keep a straight face for me. If you’re unhappy or feel uncomfortable staying here, go back to your room.
“No one here likes to see you scowl.”
Madam Manoban pursed her lips, her face ashen.
She felt wronged and angry.
She felt that the Old Madam was biased.
She was so harsh to her daughter-in-law, but she treated Jennie very well.
As if she were her own granddaughter.
Even Jennie being an actress, she didn’t say anything.
However, the Old Madam had previously told her that women needed to stay at home obediently to provide for their husbands and children and that she should try her best not to show her face.
Was being an actress not enough to show her face?!
If she wanted to be an actress, the Old Madam would definitely not allow it.
Madam Manoban was furious and dissatisfied with the old lady’s double standards.
However, no matter how angry and unhappy she was, she did not dare to show it, much less throw a tantrum at the Old Madam.
The Old Madam was the Manoban family’s ancestor and had absolute authority.
Even her husband did not dare to disobey her, let alone her.
Hanbin watched from the side and had a basic understanding of the Old Madam and Madam Manoban.
It seemed that not everyone in his brother-in-law’s family liked his sister.
This Madam Manoban seemed to dislike his sister and him.
Even though Hanbin was young, he was still sensitive in certain aspects and could sense Madam Manoban’s hostility.
Since ancient times, the relationship between mother and daughter-in-law was not easy to handle.
His sister was no exception.
But Hanbin wasn’t worried that Madam Manoban would make Jennie angry.
With his brother-in-law’s protection and this old lady’s protection, his sister would probably not suffer any grievances.
And Hanbin knew Jennie well.
His sister was definitely not the kind of person who would remain silent even when someone bullied her.
“Lisa, Jennie, Grandma got someone to make your favorite dishes. Are you guys hungry? Do you want to eat something first?” The Old Madam ignored her after reprimanding Madam Manoban a little. She held Jennie’s hand and walked towards the dining room.
She looked at Jennie with pity in her eyes. “Isn’t it tough filming outside? I haven’t seen you for a few days, but why do I feel like you’ve lost some weight? I heard that as actors, you can’t eat too much and have to maintain your figure, right? From what I see, there aren’t so many rules. You’re already so skinny, why are you still maintaining your figure? You should eat more, you’ll look better with more meat.”
The older generation still preferred slightly fatter girls.
Jennie’s figure was considered standard. She wasn’t fat or too skinny.
But in the old lady’s eyes, she was still thinner.
The Old Madam’s protection warmed Jennie’s heart. She no longer cared about Madam Manoban’s attitude towards her.
She affectionately hooked her arm around the old lady’s arm and carefully supported her. She replied sweetly, “Yes, I’ll listen to grandma. Eat more tonight! With grandma caring so much about me, I don’t feel tired at all!”
“Hahaha, you child.” Old Madam looked like she was enjoying it.
In the living room.
Lisa frowned at Madam Manoban, who was still sitting on the sofa with a cold expression. He said patiently, “Mom, let’s go eat.”
Madam Manoban raised her head and looked at him coldly. “You only remembered now that you have a mother?”
Lisa frowned.
Madam Manoban sneered and said, “Who do you think I am? I think I’m superfluous. I won’t disturb your family’s happy meal. With me around, all of you will feel uncomfortable and unhappy.”
She then got up and called a maid over. “Bring my dinner upstairs later.”
The maid looked at Lisa hesitantly. “Second Young Master, this…”
Madam Manoban’s expression immediately changed, and she said fiercely to the maid, “Why are you asking Second Young Master about the things I’ve instructed you to do? What’s wrong? Do I really have no status in this family? I can’t even order you around anymore?”
The maid’s expression changed instantly. “No, it’s not like that, ma’am.”
Lisa’s patience had finally run out. He took a deep breath and looked at Hanbin, who was still standing at the side. Suppressing his anger, he said, “Hanbin, go over and eat first.”
Hanbin looked at the black-faced mother and son, hesitated, and asked softly, “Brother-in-law, what about you?”
Lisa said calmly, “I’ll be there soon.”
Hanbin glanced at Madam Manoban again and nodded. “Alright, we’ll wait for Brother-in-law to eat together.”
Lisa asked one of the maids to bring Hanbin to the dining room and asked the other maids to leave first.
After Hanbin left, his tone was no longer as calm as before. With a hint of anger, he asked Madam Manoban, “Mom, what are you trying to do? Are you trying to stop me from returning to this house?”
Madam Manoban also looked at him angrily. “What do I want to do? Didn’t I tell you the other day? Lisa, I’m telling you clearly that I won’t agree with you two being together. Do you know what kind of woman she is? She’s after your money!
“A woman like her is too scheming! You’ll suffer in her hands sooner or later if you get together with her!”
Lisa was expressionless. “So what if she wants my money? It’s not like I don’t have the money to give her. Whether you agree to us being together or not, we’re already together. Mom, I respect you. That’s why I’ve been trying to make you accept Jennie. That’s why after you’ve shown that you despise her time and time again, you still tried to change your impression of her.
“But it looks like I’ve made a mistake.”
Madam Manoban’s expression changed. “What do you mean?”
Lisa’s eyes were filled with disappointment. “I won’t do that again in the future. Whether you can accept Jennie or not, it doesn’t matter. If you don’t like her, I’ll let you two meet less in the future, or even not meet.
“It doesn’t matter if your impression of her is good or not. Anyway, I’ll be the one living with her in the future, not you. As long as I like my wife, I won’t force anyone else to like her.”
After saying this, he turned around and walked towards the dining room without waiting for Madam Manoban’s reaction.
He stopped after taking two steps.
He turned his head and looked at Madam Manoban’s ashen face. Pursing his lips, he said indifferently, “If you want to eat upstairs, then do as you wish. Mom, there’s actually no need for you to do this with me. I really don’t care.
“Don’t be angry, feeling that you’ve given birth to an unfilial son. If Dad hadn’t protected and pampered you back then, I’m afraid your life wouldn’t have been so smooth. You enjoyed Dad’s love and care, and you’re proud to have a good husband who dotes on you. I’m sure you can understand my feelings for Jennie.
“Right now, I only want to pamper and love her. I want to take good care of her for the rest of her life. No one can make her suffer.” He paused, looked at Madam Manoban, and said word by word, “Even if that person is you, you can’t.
“If you insist on finding trouble with Jennie, then don’t blame me for being unfilial.
“If you don’t respect the people I care about, I won’t respect you anymore.”
His words angered Madam Manoban so much that her face turned crooked.
“Are you challenging your mother for that woman?” Madam Manoban was so angry that her voice was trembling.
Lisa said calmly, “That woman is my wife and your daughter-in-law. Mom, it doesn’t matter if you don’t like her. As long as you two can live in harmony, I won’t force you to like her. But, I won’t allow anyone to hurt her.
“If you really care about our mother-son relationship, don’t force me to do those bad things.”
With that, he left.
Madam Manoban’s face was ashen as she stood in the living room and listened to the laughter coming from the dining room. She gritted her teeth in hatred.
She wouldn’t let Jennie stay in the Manoban family.
Never!
…
When Lisa arrived at the dining room, the servants had already served dinner.
The Old Madam was chatting happily with Jennie and her brother. Hanbin, who had been feeling uneasy earlier, was much more relaxed now. He didn’t know what he had said to the Old Madam, but she was laughing so hard that tears were streaming down her face.
“What are you talking about? Why are you so happy?”
Lisa walked over to Jennie, and the servant immediately pulled the chair out.
After he sat down, he reached out to hold Jennie’s hand. “I was still outside and heard Grandma’s laughter.”
On the Old Madam’s left was Jennie, and on her right was Hanbin.
On the Old Madam’s left was Jennie, and on her right was Hanbin.
She looked at Hanbin lovingly. “Hanbin just told us a joke. This child is really too funny.”
Lisa glanced at Hanbin and pretended to be jealous. “Because of Jennie, Grandma doesn’t care about me anymore. Now there’s Hanbin. It seems like my status in this family is getting worse by the day.”
The Old Madam was amused by him. “You child, are you jealous of your wife and brother-in-law? I like Jennie and Hanbin, aren’t you happy? But Jennie and Hanbin are indeed adorable. Grandma can’t help but dote on them.”
Hanbin was very nervous before he came.
He always felt that the elders of big families were definitely not easy to get along with. They were definitely people who were very serious and difficult to get close to.
But Old Madam dismissed his thoughts.
He was just like Jennie. If others treated him well, he would treat them well too.
Although they had only interacted for a short period of time, he could feel the Old Madam’s kindness and fondness for them.
This was completely different from Madam Manoban’s attitude.
Just like Jennie, Hanbin said sweetly, “Grandma likes to hear me tell jokes, so I’ll tell you more in the future. As long as you don’t feel sick of it.”
“Sure.”
Hanbin sat on the first seat on the right side of the old lady. The old lady reached out and held his hand. Her eyes were gentle and loving as she smiled and said, “Then, in the future, when Hanbin is free, come over more often to accompany Grandma. In this house, it’s usually just me and your Aunt Manoban. It’s quite boring.
“You young people often come back to accompany us when you’re free. We’re happy too.”
“I think Hanbin can come over and stay with me on the weekends.” As the old lady spoke, she became serious. “Your sister is going overseas to film. Your brother-in-law is usually busy with work, and he can’t take care of you as a man. Come over to me. I’ll help you improve your life.
“And you could spend some time with a boring old woman like me.
“Of course, young people like to play with young people. If you don’t feel like accompanying an old woman like me…”
“How could that be?” Before the old lady could finish, Hanbin smiled and said, “If Grandma wants to see Hanbin, Hanbin is very willing to accompany Grandma. Hanbin won’t feel bored at all when he’s with Grandma.”
His words made the old lady even happier. She laughed happily and said, “Hanbin, this child is sensible and knows how to make people happy. Then, let’s make it clear. In the future, when you’re on holiday, come over and accompany Grandma.”
“Okay.”
Lisa was happy to see his brother-in-law and Old Madam getting along so well.
He could tell that Old Madam really liked Hanbin.
The main reason was probably that Hanbin looked like his second uncle.
Lisa didn’t notice this at first.
Now that he was paying attention, he realized that Hanbin did look like his second uncle.
No one would doubt the similarity between the two.
Lisa looked at Hanbin’s face, which bore no resemblance to Jennie at all. A strange light flashed in his eyes, and he sized Hanbin up again.
“Lisa, where’s your mother?”
The Old Madam didn’t see Madam Manoban and asked unhappily.
Lisa said calmly, “She’s not feeling well and went back to the bedroom. She won’t be eating with us tonight.”
“Hmph.” The Old Madam knew that Madam Manoban wasn’t really feeling unwell, but she didn’t expose her. “She doesn’t feel well early or late. The moment you guys came back, she already felt unwell. This illness is really timely. Forget it. Since she isn’t feeling well, let her be.”
The Old Madam couldn’t say anything in front of Jennie and Hanbin.
She was extremely dissatisfied with Madam Manoban’s actions.
In her opinion, her daughter-in-law came from a prestigious family and had always been the most well-behaved and polite. She would never do anything that did not suit her status.
But today, she had been too rude.
In front of a few juniors, her performance was extremely poor. She was completely unqualified as an elder.
Old Madam had always valued her face.
Madam Manoban’s actions undoubtedly made her feel embarrassed.
How did the Qiao siblings view the Manoban family?
The younger brother might even think that his sister was being bullied in the Manoban family.
…
Dinner proceeded in a pleasant mood.
Without Madam Manoban around, everyone ate happily.
After dinner.
The Old Madam asked Uncle Zhang to take Jennie and Hanbin for a walk in the backyard while she called Lisa to her bedroom.
“Grandma, is there anything special about you calling me to your room alone?” Lisa helped the old lady into the bedroom and closed the door.
He helped the old lady to the sofa and sat down.
The old lady sat on the sofa, deep in thought.
After a while, she slowly raised her head and looked at Lisa with her aged but clear eyes. “Lisa, do you also think that Hanbin looks like your Second Uncle?”
At this moment, the old lady had a serious expression on her face. “Especially his eyes. Even his expression is exactly the same as your second uncle. Also, your second uncle’s ears are very unique and different from ordinary people.
“I noticed Hanbin’s ears just now. Do you know that his ears are exactly the same as your second uncle’s? Isn’t this too much of a coincidence? Even if many people in the world look alike, there aren’t many who look like him.”
As the old lady spoke, she became excited.
Lisa could guess what the Old Madam wanted to tell him.
No wonder she wanted to talk to him alone.
Because he had thought of the same thing.
Although that thought had only flashed through his mind briefly, now that the Old Madam had brought it up so seriously, Lisa also took it seriously.
“Grandma, are you suspecting that… Hanbin is Second Uncle’s child?”
The old lady’s expression changed. “Don’t you think it’s possible? He and your second uncle… are too similar. So similar that I have to think about it.”
“Grandma, I’ve thought about what you said before, but I’m afraid the possibility is very small. You shouldn’t have too much hope, lest you get disappointed.”
“How so?” Old Madam said agitatedly, “It’s fine if he looks like your second uncle, but even his ears are exactly the same. How can it be a coincidence? Also, I’ve asked him about the year he was born, it’s the same as your second uncle’s lost child.”
“It’s such a coincidence in all aspects. How can it be a real coincidence?”
Seeing how agitated the old lady was, Lisa didn’t want to pour cold water on her. He was silent for a while before asking with a smile, “Grandma, what do you mean?”
“Investigate.” The old lady took a deep breath, pinched the string of prayer beads on her wrist, and silently chanted. “Investigate the year he was born. I’ve always felt that your second uncle’s child is definitely still alive. If Hanbin is really that child, then God took pity your second uncle.
“From now on, your second uncle will have a descendant.”
Lisa remained silent.
If Hanbin was really a member of the Manoban family, it was indeed good news for his second uncle.
It was also a surprise.
Because his second uncle was still single, he went to the hospital for a checkup and said that it was because of his health. It would be very difficult for him to have a child.
Especially now that he was older, his reproductive abilities were even worse.
There was almost no chance to have another child.
Although with his status, he could easily adopt a few children from the side family, it was still different since they were not his biological children.
Hence, he didn’t choose adoption.
The old lady had been worrying about this all day.
“Okay.” Although Lisa didn’t think there would be such a coincidence in this world, since the old lady wanted to check, he would just have to do it.
Once she found out the truth, she wouldn’t think about it anymore.
Anyway, this was not a troublesome matter for him.
“Do you think Grandma is overthinking it? But Grandma doesn’t think so. Hanbin is very likely to be our Manoban family’s child. Otherwise, if he and Jennie are biological siblings, how could they not look alike at all?
“Even if one resembles his father and the other resembles his mother, surely the siblings have some similarities?
“But he doesn’t look like Jennie at all. They’re siblings from the same parents. Don’t you think it’s abnormal?”
The old lady got excited again.
Although she wasn’t completely sure that Hanbin was that child, she felt that there was a sixty percent chance that it was.
She had always been worried that her second son would have no children.
If Hanbin was really her second son’s lost child, she would be able to put an end to her worries.
Hence, she had to clarify this matter.
Even if she was overthinking, she had to figure it out.
Lisa naturally noticed what the Old Madam said.
Jennie and Hanbin were indeed not alike.
“Grandma, don’t be too agitated.” Lisa was really worried that if the Old Madam got agitated, her old illness would return. He sat down beside the Old Madam, held her hand, and said with a smile, “It’s not impossible. That child was only carried away by someone back then. No one knows where he went.
“He might still be alive.
“It could be Hanbin.
“But don’t get your hopes up. Don’t think too highly of this matter.”
Lisa thought about it and said, “When we get back, I’ll get Wei Zheng to find someone to investigate.”
The old madam nodded. “En, investigate properly. Investigate carefully, don’t just casually do it.”
Lisa stayed for another hour before leaving with Jennie and Hanbin.
Even after they left, Madam Manoban, who claimed to be unwell, still did not appear.
After they left, the Old Madam asked the maid to call Madam Manoban down.
“Tell Madam that I’m looking for her. I don’t care how uncomfortable she is, she has to come down.”
Soon, the maid called Madam Manoban downstairs.
“Mom, are you looking for me?” Madam Manoban came down from upstairs. When she saw the stern-faced old lady sitting in the living room, she immediately felt a little scared and slowly walked up to her.
The old lady did not say anything and only sneered.
Madam Manoban’s expression changed instantly.
She asked cautiously, “Mom, is something the matter?”
The old lady raised her head and glanced at her. Her eyes were also cold. She opened her mouth and said in an even colder voice, “Don’t you know why I’m looking for you? Shangguan Wenpei, you’re already so old, yet you’re still angry with your son and daughter-in-law. It wasn’t easy for them to return home, but you’re making a face. Do you want them to never come back?
“What you did today, do you look like an elder?
“What do you want others to think of the Manoban family? Let me tell you, I know what you are thinking. But listen carefully, I don’t care what you think, you have to dispel these thoughts.
“Lisa is already married, and I’m very satisfied with Jennie. If you dare to cause trouble for me and ruin my grandson and granddaughter-in-law’s marriage, I won’t let you off!”
Madam Manoban’s expression changed, looking aggrieved.
Seeing her like this, the old lady sneered again. “What, you still feel aggrieved? You think I’ve let you suffer?”
Old Madam had never been satisfied with this daughter-in-law.
But because of her son, even if she wasn’t very satisfied, she didn’t do anything to make things difficult for Madam Manoban.
She thought that no matter how unhappy Madam Manoban was with Jennie, she would at least feel the same way.
She would also step back because of her son.
But clearly, she was wrong.
Her daughter-in-law was not as sensible as she thought.
The Old Madam would no longer be polite to her.
She hated it the most when her family was embroiled in dirty affairs and affected a good family.
And Madam Manoban was doing what she hated the most.
Madam Manoban bit her lip and looked at the Old Madam with reddened eyes. She thought about Old Madam’s attitude towards Jennie and Old Madam’s attitude towards her.
She could no longer hold the grievances accumulated in her heart.
“You’re biased, Mom,” she called out, aggrieved.
Madam Manoban was also a woman spoiled by her husband. Even in front of her mother-in-law, she couldn’t help but cry. “How long has Jennie been married to Lisa? You’ve only seen her a few times, but you’re still speaking up for her.
“Everything she does is right. Everything I do is wrong.
“You’re satisfied with her in every way, but you’re not satisfied with me in any way.
“Mom, don’t you think you’re being too biased? What’s so good about her that you’re so satisfied with her? Isn’t she just a little sweet with her words and knows how to coax people? But what kind of words from a person like her are sincere? You’re really good to her, but do you think she treats you the same?”
“Do you know that you’ve been deceived by her? She’s a scheming woman who’s been coaxing you and Lisa.
“It’s not just her now, there’s also her younger brother.” As Madam Manoban spoke, she gritted her teeth in hatred. “Both of them don’t have good intentions and each of them is sweet-talking. Old Madam, you’re such a smart person, can’t you tell?”
After hearing what she said, the old lady’s face darkened. “So, that’s what you’re thinking. You think I’m biased. But, have you thought about it? All the things you’ve done recently, which one of them was right?
“You want to break up Lisa’s marriage all day long, and you still want me to be nice to you?
“Is there a mother like you? You don’t wish for your son to have a good life, but you think about how to make him unhappy all day long. Tell me, how can I be satisfied with you? You want my grandson to have a bad life, and you want me to give you a good face?”
Madam Manoban had always been afraid of the Old Madam.
She didn’t dare to talk back to the old lady.
However, she was also furious today and felt especially aggrieved. She couldn’t help but rebuke the Old Madam. “Letting Lisa continue to be with Jennie is what makes him unhappy. I just want him to be good and happy. I don’t want my precious son to be ruined by that materialistic woman.
“Mom, you were blinded by Jennie and don’t know what she’s really like. If you know, you definitely wouldn’t want Lisa to continue being with her.”
“Oh, so you know what she’s really like? Tell me, then. What is she like?” the elderly lady asked coldly.
Madam Manoban immediately became excited. “She’s a materialistic woman. I’ve never seen anyone more materialistic than her.”
She knew that the Old Madam wouldn’t believe her, so she immediately told her everything about the negotiation with Jennie.
She was so agitated and angry that she did not notice that the old lady’s expression was getting worse.
“Mom, don’t you think she’s very materialistic? She actually asked for all of our Manoban Corporation’s shares. I’ve never seen such a black-hearted woman. She even said that she would divorce Lisa immediately if I agreed to her conditions.
“Do you still think she’s true to Lisa?
“She only got together with Lisa because of his money. How can we let such a snobbish woman stay by his side?
“I won’t let such a woman continue being my daughter-in-law. Even if you and Lisa have something against me, I want to be the villain this time.”
Madam Manoban did not hear any response from the Old Madam.
She lowered her head in confusion.
When she saw the Old Madam’s angry expression, she thought that she was angry because she knew Jennie’s true identity.
She couldn’t help but look happy.
Jennie was only so fearless because of her son and grandmother’s love.
If she lost the Old Madam’s favor…
The more she thought about it, the happier she became. She couldn’t hide the smile on her face.
“Mom, you know her true colors now, right? How can a woman like her be worthy of our Lisa? No wonder marriage has always been about being well-matched in terms of social status. This isn’t a marriage of equal social status. It’s really not possible.”
“If Krystal married our Lisa, there wouldn’t be so many things happening. Don’t you think so?
“But it’s not too late now. I’ve asked Krystal about it. She’s deeply in love with Lisa and said that she’s willing to wait for him. So, I thought that as long as you’re willing to persuade Lisa, he can divorce Jennie.
“Lisa listens to you the most. Your advice is the most effective.”
The old lady had been silent the whole time. When she heard this, she looked up at Madam Manoban. “You want me to persuade Lisa to divorce?”
“Yes.” Madam Manoban nodded expectantly. “Mom, you’re the only one who can persuade Lisa. He respects you the most and is the most filial to you. He’ll definitely listen to you. You treasure him the most too. You definitely don’t want your precious grandson to be ruined by that snobbish woman.”
The old lady did not speak and only looked at her with a gloomy face.
Madam Manoban originally thought that the Old Madam had been persuaded by her and stood on her side.
But when she met the old lady’s angry eyes, she was suddenly not so sure.
That feeling of fear surged up again.
She swallowed and felt a little guilty. “Mom, you…”
“Bastard!” The Old Madam grabbed a pillow and threw it at her.
The pillow hit Madam Manoban.
The Old Madam had used quite a bit of force, but she had only thrown a pillow, so she couldn’t have hurt Madam Manoban.
But maids were standing in the living room.
The Old Madam did not give Madam Manoban any face at all in front of them.
Madam Manoban was stunned for a few seconds. When she regained her senses, she felt completely humiliated.
Her eyes widened in disbelief.
It was as if she didn’t believe that the Old Madam would treat her like this.
Although Old Madam had never been close to her, she had never done anything that would embarrass her.
She was the mistress of the Manoban family.
Now that so many people had seen her mother-in-law teaching her a lesson, how was she going to establish her authority in the Manoban family in the future?
The old lady did not care whether she had lost face or not. After throwing a pillow, she still felt that it was not enough to vent her anger. She picked up the walking stick at the side and pointed it at her, saying, “You actually did such a disgraceful thing behind my back. You actually have the face to tell me. Shangguan Wenpei, are you crazy?
“Do you know what your son is like? Do you want him to be a bachelor for the rest of his life?”
Madam Manoban had never been so fierce to the Old Madam.
She turned pale with fright. “Mom, no, I…”
“Your son has a strange illness and is allergic to women. He was supposed to die alone! God took pity on him and arranged for Jennie to be with him, saving him from the tragic ending of being alone for the rest of his life. Now, not only did you not treat this hard-won daughter-in-law well, you even threatened her and Lisa to divorce!”
The Old Madam was so angry that her heart hurt. Her hands shook as she held her walking stick. “If Jennie really divorces Lisa because of you, you’ll be the sinner of the Manoban family!”
Madam Manoban was so frightened that she didn’t even dare to speak.
She had never seen the Old Madam so angry, much less been scolded by her so angrily.
“But, but she wants all our shares…
“And that Hanbin…”
“Shut up!” The Old Madam was furious. “Anyone who isn’t a fool would know that she just said that out of anger. You actually took it seriously. Shangguan Wenpei, this is my last warning to you. You’re not allowed to interfere in Lisa and Jennie’s marriage matters anymore!”
Madam Manoban’s face was pale and her lips moved. She wanted to say something more.
But the old lady did not give her a chance to speak. She once again warned angrily, “If you ruin my grandson’s good marriage, don’t blame me for not giving you any face. Do you really think that after being Madam Manoban for decades, your position in this family is stable and no one can do anything to you?
“I’m not dead yet. I’m still the one in charge of this family. I won’t hold it against you for what happened in the past. I’ll give you a chance and give you face. However, if you continue to act like this in the future, don’t say that I won’t give you face as the matriarch of the Manoban family.”
Madam Manoban was usually afraid of the Old Madam.
Now, after being yelled at by the Old Madam, she was so scared that she didn’t even dare to speak.
She felt angry, scared, wronged, and embarrassed.
The old lady reprimanded her harshly in front of the servants, making her feel utterly embarrassed.
She had never been so embarrassed.
However, this embarrassment was given to her by the Old Madam. She couldn’t flare up or resist and could only bear it silently.
“Remember what I said.” The Old Madam looked at her angrily. “Behave and live your good life. Your children and grandchildren will have their own happiness. Don’t interfere in matters that you shouldn’t be involved in. I hope you’ve heard what I said just now. You’d better listen to it too. Otherwise…
“If you insist on having no peace at home, you will definitely regret it in the future!
“Think about it yourself!”
With that, the Old Madam retracted her walking stick and called a maid to help her back to the bedroom upstairs.
After the old lady disappeared.
Madam Manoban was still standing on the spot with an ashen face.
The surrounding servants looked at her gloomy face and did not even dare to breathe.
They did not want to provoke her now.
After all, it wasn’t a glorious thing for a daughter-in-law to be reprimanded by her mother-in-law.
And this disgraceful matter had been seen by them.
One could imagine how furious Madam Manoban was at that moment.
The servants lowered their heads, wishing they could bury their heads in the ground.
This way, Madam Manoban would not be able to see them.
They wouldn’t have to worry about being angry.
Madam Manoban stood there unmoving like a statue.
The old lady had asked her to think about it. She had indeed thought about it.
She had thought it through.
Jennie couldn’t stay in the Manoban family anymore.
The old lady was completely charmed by her now.
She was completely on her side.
This was a very bad sign.
If she didn’t think of a way to chase her away from the Manoban family, she was afraid that in the future, she would make use of the Old Madam’s liking to cause all sorts of trouble, causing a good family to be in a foul mood and causing the Manoban family to no longer have peaceful days.
Most importantly, she had her eyes on Manoban Corporation’s shares.
If she tricked Lisa into giving her the shares, the consequences would be dire.
So, even if it was to ensure the Manoban Corporation’s rights and safety, she couldn’t leave her in the Manoban family.
Regardless of whether the Old Madam and her son understood her or not, she had to get rid of Jennie.
Otherwise, keeping her in the Manoban family would be akin to leaving a scourge.
Now, they were still newly-wed, yet the Old Madam and Lisa were already on her side.