Chapter 32 Kill Shi Yu?

Chapter 32: Kill Shi Yu (Adopted)?

Shi Ciye did not speak, clearly already aware of the situation in the room before he arrived.

"Ci Ye, today is Xiao Yu's birthday, how come you came back empty-handed?" Jiang Meijiao walked over to Shi Ciye's side, gently scolding him. "You really are something, knowing full well it's Xiao Yu's birthday, yet you still came back so late."

Shi Ciye stared at Jiang Meijiao for a long moment before instructing Wang Ma, "Wang Ma, take the madam back to her room."

As Jiang Meijiao was being led away, she kept muttering, "I'm not going back. Today is Xiao Yu's birthday. I want to help him celebrate."

Only after Jiang Meijiao's voice had completely faded did Shi Ciye speak again. "Shi Yu (biological), once you're feeling better, discuss with Shi Yu (adopted) and decide which one of you will go abroad."

He used the word "discuss," but the decision was non-negotiable.

He didn't care who went abroad; he only knew that to resolve the current family conflict, one of Shi Yu (biological) or Shi Yu (adopted) had to leave.

Previously, he had been concerned about his reputation, afraid of being criticized for abandoning his adopted son after his biological son returned, so he had tacitly allowed Shi Yu (adopted) to stay in the Shi family. But now, Shi Yu (adopted) was grown, and he had done his duty.

Hearing this news, Shi Yu (biological) was instantly at a loss.

Shi Yan directly called out, "Shi Yu (adopted) can't leave..." He met Shi Ciye's sharp gaze and made an excuse. "Mom can't do without Shi Yu (adopted), you know that."

Shi Yu (biological) let out a cold snort. "Dad, do you really think sending me away will make everything peaceful around here? Unless I die, the Shi family will not be calm just because I'm gone."

Shi Ciye said, "I don't care who you choose. I only care about the result."

After Shi Ciye left, Shi Yan pulled Shi Yu (adopted) along, glaring at Shi Yu (biological) as if about to confront him.

Jiang Ji interrupted Shi Yan before he could speak. "Eldest young master, you just kicked the young master's leg. He needs to go to the hospital for an X-ray."

Shi Yu (adopted) tugged at Shi Yan from behind, and Shi Yan backed down.

On the way to the hospital, Shi Yu (biological) remained completely silent.

His mind was a mess.

At the hospital, he got the X-ray, saw the doctor, and remained silent throughout.

The doctor looked at his X-ray and advised, "There's some misalignment... You need to take good care of this leg from now on. If it gets injured again, it might be permanently damaged..."

Shi Yu (biological) was lost in his own thoughts and didn't hear a word the doctor said.

It was Jiang Ji who nodded. "Thank you, doctor. We'll be extra careful."

Leaving the hospital, Jiang Ji looked at Shi Yu (biological), who seemed dazed, and asked, "Young master, are you worried about going abroad?"

Shi Yu (biological) suddenly looked up. "Jiang Ji, let me ask you: if someone deliberately wants to stir up trouble between two people, what's the most direct goal?"

A trace of curiosity appeared in Jiang Ji's eyes. "Naturally, to kill by proxy."

Shi Yu (biological) murmured to himself, "Kill by proxy..."

He had already guessed it would be like this, but he couldn't help hoping to hear a different answer from someone else.

But after Jiang Ji's answer, he knew he could no longer fool himself.

The fact that Jiang Meijiao had come to him alone was already surprising enough. She never sought him out alone.

What's more, she never called him by the wrong name when they were alone.

But that time, even though she seemed completely normal, she still called him the wrong name. If you looked deeper, you could say she had suddenly had an episode.

But at that moment, he had clearly seen Jiang Meijiao push Shi Yu (adopted) right in front of him.

Logically, given how well Jiang Meijiao usually treated Shi Yu (adopted), seeing him (biological) grabbing Shi Yu (adopted)'s neck should have made her step in to stop him.

Even if Jiang Meijiao had been having an episode, in her world, Shi Yu (adopted) was her biological son, Shi Yu (biological). Seeing someone harm her own biological child, how could she stand by and do nothing? But Jiang Meijiao had chosen to stand by and watch coldly from beginning to end.

That look of indifference seemed to be waiting for him to strangle Shi Yu (adopted) to death.

Shi Yu (biological) shouldn't have doubted someone with mental issues. But every time he denied it to himself, the image of Jiang Meijiao pushing Shi Yu (adopted) forward kept replaying in his mind.

No matter how many times he replayed the scene in his head, the only conclusion he could reach was that Jiang Meijiao had deliberately delivered Shi Yu (adopted) into his hands while he was having an episode.

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At the Shi residence.

Shi Yu (adopted) had spent a long time mentally preparing himself before finally pushing open Shi Yan's door. "Big brother, I need to talk to you about something."

Shi Yan saw it was Shi Yu (adopted) and immediately put down his phone. "Is it about what Dad said regarding going abroad?"

Shi Yu (adopted) nodded.

"Big brother, can you help me? I don't want to go abroad."

Seeing Shi Yu (adopted), who usually avoided him, come to him voluntarily, Shi Yan felt a great sense of satisfaction. He took Shi Yu (adopted)'s hand. "Don't worry, I won't let you leave."

Just as he finished speaking, there was a knock at the door. Wang Ma's voice came from outside. "Eldest young master, the madam is looking for you."

Shi Yan released Shi Yu (adopted)'s hand. "I'm going to see Mom first. Don't worry about going abroad."

When he opened the door, Wang Ma glanced inside Shi Yan's room and said coldly, "Second young master is here too?"

Shi Yu (adopted) walked out of Shi Yan's room. "I came to discuss something with Big brother."

Shi Yan turned back to look at Shi Yu (adopted). "I understand what you said. You can go back now."

Over at Jiang Meijiao's room, when she saw Shi Yan coming, she put down the book she was holding and patted her bed. "Xiao Yan, come sit next to your mother."

Shi Yan thought Jiang Meijiao's attitude was a bit odd but still sat down. "Mom, why did you suddenly call for me?"

Jiang Meijiao stroked Shi Yan's head. "Xiao Yan, I'd like Yu Wei to come keep me company."

Fu Yuwei had left the Shi family after the engagement banquet.

Before the engagement banquet, Fu Yuwei could stay at the Shi residence as the daughter of a friend. But after the engagement, she became Shi Yan's fiancée. Before the wedding, it'd be easy for people to gossip if she kept living at the Shi house.

Hearing Fu Yuwei's request, Shi Yan's brows instantly knit into a little mountain. "Mom, it's not appropriate for Yu Wei to stay here anymore."

Jiang Meijiao sighed. "Xiao Yan, are you still angry at your father for forcing you into the engagement? He did it for your own good. With a family background like Yu Wei's, she could have any man she wants. It shows how much your father loves you. Stop holding a grudge against him."

Shi Yan lowered his head in resignation. "Mom, I understand. I'll often ask Yu Wei to come visit you. But having her live here is still not suitable."

Jiang Meijiao said, "I knew my son was sensible."

Shi Yan replied, "Mom, you should get some rest. I'll go out now."

After Shi Yan left, Wang Ma immediately closed Jiang Meijiao's door. "Madam, when I went over, Shi Yu (adopted) was right there in the eldest young master's room."

A hint of ruthlessness appeared on Jiang Meijiao's face. "I hope Shi Yan truly understands what is good... and what should be... discarded."

Wang Ma said, "Madam has been planning for the eldest young master for so many years. He will understand."

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