Was the man a scumbag who tricked her into marriage? A powerful man brought his child to her door de

Grandpa Shen immediately beckoned to her, "Girl, come sit here and try this tea."

Yan Xuxu walked over and sat down opposite Grandpa Shen.

Mr. Shen enjoys drinking tea and is particular about tea leaves.

In addition to rows of towering bookshelves, there is also a cabinet in the study specifically for storing tea.

The entire study was filled with the aroma of tea.

Although Yan Xuxu has never studied the art of tea, in recent years, while doing business, she has had the most contact with tea besides drinking alcohol.

Therefore, when Grandpa Shen placed the tea in front of her, she immediately recognized it as top-quality Biluochun tea.

She picked it up and took a sip.

"How is it?" Old Master Shen asked impatiently.

Yan Xuxu smiled slightly, "It smells fragrant, tastes smooth with a slight bitterness, but leaves a sweet aftertaste. A fine tea!"

Grandpa Shen said loudly, "Isn't that right? I told you this tea was good. An old comrade-in-arms specially sent it to me, saying it was this year's new tea."

"If you like them, take some back with you when you leave."

In this family, only Shen Mohan knows how to appreciate tea with him.

After Shen Mohan left, Yan Xuxu stayed with him.

Since both of them were back today, Old Master Shen had no choice but to bring out some fine tea.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Yan Xuxu knew, of course, that Old Master Shen had specifically called her over not just to help with the tea tasting.

She waited quietly for Old Master Shen to continue.

We had a simple, casual chat about tea ceremony.

Grandpa Shen said casually, "You and Mingzhou have been married for five years now, it's time to have another child."

Yan Xuxu paused in her action of holding the teacup.

After that child died young, Grandpa Shen never urged anyone to have another child.

Why did you bring it up again today?

Seeing that her expression was not good, Old Master Shen knew that he had touched a sore spot.

But the Shen family already had few descendants, and they couldn't let the family line die out in Shen Mingzhou's generation.

He had planned to bring it up later, but who knew this bastard would cause such a scandal? He simply couldn't wait any longer.

"Grandpa knows you still have a knot in your heart, but so many years have passed, it's time to let it go."

While comforting her, Grandpa Shen reminded her, "Having a child will make your relationship with Mingzhou more stable, and he won't have as much interest in going out and having affairs."

Yan Xuxu wanted to say that she and Shen Mingzhou had no marital relationship and that it was impossible for her to have another child with Shen Mingzhou.

But the words stuck in his throat.

She knew very well that once she revealed the truth, Old Master Shen would definitely come to Shen Mingzhou to ask him about it.

As for whether Grandpa Shen will ultimately side with his granddaughter-in-law, who is not related by blood, or protect his own grandson, Shen Mingzhou.

That remains to be seen.

Therefore, she couldn't take the risk and could only give a perfunctory reply.

"Okay, we'll try our best."

The words had barely left his mouth when the balcony door was pushed open.

As a cool breeze swept in, brushing past her hairline, Yan Xuxu turned her head and looked over. A tall, slender man walked in from outside.

Her breathing became slightly labored.

Has Jie Lanyuan been outside all this time?

Did he hear her and Old Master Shen's conversation?

Xie Lanyuan didn't say anything, but went straight to sit down next to her.

The sofa chair, custom-made from high-grade sandalwood, didn't sink in, but the scent of cedar mixed with tobacco wafted over her, instantly twitching her heartstrings.

She couldn't help but shift her position, putting some distance between herself and him.

Jie Lanyuan picked up the tea from the coffee table to drink.

Yan Xuxu belatedly realized that the cup was hers.

Just as I was about to remind him, the man tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

She was stunned.

Is this considered... an indirect kiss?

Suddenly, she remembered the scene from last night when he forcibly kissed her in the car. Yan Xuxu's face flushed uncontrollably, and she lowered her head in a panic.

Xie Lanyuan clearly didn't notice anything unusual and gave her a dismissive glance.

Because Grandpa Shen was also present, Yan Xuxu could only obediently call out, "Big Brother."

Then the man gave a faint "hmm".

His tone revealed no emotion.

Grandpa Shen, oblivious to the subtle tension between the two, continued the previous topic, "We were just urging Yaya and Mingzhou to have a child soon. Mo Han, you're not getting any younger, do you have a girlfriend yet?"

"Hmm." He put down his teacup.

Grandpa Shen stroked his beard and smiled, "I'll bring it back for Grandpa to see another day."

Xie Lanyuan casually replied, "Okay, I'll arrange it."

Yan Xuxu didn't know what was wrong, but she felt like there was a thorn stuck in her chest, and she felt a little uncomfortable.

She stood up and made an excuse, "Grandpa, if there's nothing else, I'll go out now."

Old Master Shen still had something to discuss with Xie Lanyuan, so he waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."

Yan Xuxu didn't even glance at Xie Lanyuan before turning around and walking towards the door.

As soon as they came downstairs, Shen Mingzhou asked eagerly, "What did Grandpa say?"

Yan Xuxu would never talk about having children.

Because it is not necessary.

She gave a perfunctory reply, saying, "Just let me go upstairs for tea."

Shen Mingzhou naturally didn't believe this.

Grandpa left Shen Mohan on it.

Then he called Yan Xuxu upstairs.

Just drinking tea?

He looked at him with suspicion, "Didn't we talk about company matters?"

Yan Xuxu looked up at him and said lightly, "We didn't mention the company, but we talked about the news. I've already taken care of it."

Shen Mingzhou finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The next second, he grabbed Yan Xuxu's hand, his expression incredibly gentle, "I knew that with you stepping in, there would definitely be a way."

"That's all the skill he has."

Ying Xuelan has always looked down on Yan Xuxu, especially after Yan Xuxu severed ties with the Yan family, she no longer takes her seriously.

He was also very direct in his speech.

Yan Xuxu used to care.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Fortunately, Ying Xuelan did not continue to make things difficult for her and stood up to leave the living room.

Just then, Shen Mingzhou's phone rang.

The personalized ringtone was so distinctive that Yan Xuxu knew immediately that it was Su Wanqing calling.

Shen Mingzhou went to the side to answer the call.

It was unclear what they were talking about, but Yan Xuxu could tell from his expression that they weren't having a pleasant conversation.

Later, Shen Mingzhou lowered his stance and coaxed her.

It seems that a house worth several hundred million has made Su Wanqing anxious.

Ignoring Shen Mingzhou's presence at the old house, they were eager to call him away.

Yan Xuxu pretended not to know anything and looked out the window.

Not long after, Shen Mingzhou came over anxiously, using his usual excuse, "Something came up at the company, I have to go back. I'll have the driver from the old house take you back later."

It seems the phone call couldn't appease them.

I was so anxious that I went to coax him myself.

He had just left when Jie Lanyuan and Old Master Shen came downstairs together.

Upon seeing that Shen Mingzhou was not there, Old Master Shen's face immediately darkened. "Where is he?"

Yan Xuxu told the truth, "I'm going back to the company to work overtime."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Shen calmed down and turned to look at Xie Lanyuan. "Mingzhou isn't here. After dinner, Mo Han, you can take the girl home."

"No."

"it is good."

Yan Xuxu was eager to refuse, but Xie Lanyuan readily agreed.

Grandpa Shen made the decision for you, "Girl, the driver at the old house is on leave today and won't be back until tomorrow. It's settled then, Mo Han will take you."

Having said that, Yan Xuxu couldn't say anything more and could only agree, "Then I'll have to trouble you, brother."

Xie Lanyuan drank his tea without saying a word.

Just then, the maid came to announce that it was time to eat.

Grandpa Shen glanced at the empty restaurant, his gaze finally settling on Xie Lanyuan. "Go and call your parents over for dinner."

"Okay, Grandpa."

Jie Lanyuan turned and left.

Yan Xuxu watched his departing figure, knowing full well that his trip there wouldn't be easy.

After all, Ying Xuelan disliked him so much.

They even wished he would disappear forever and not come back to fight Shen Mingzhou for the family fortune.

He's back now.

It's likely that Ying Xuelan and Shen Qingyun are hiding somewhere right now, plotting their plan to deal with him.

"Girl, come and chat with Grandpa."

Grandpa Shen went to the restaurant and sat down, then waved to her.

Yan Xuxu withdrew her gaze and said with a smile, "Coming!"