I was just playing tricks, how come I became Bai Yueguang

Chapter 718 The enemy of my enemy is my ally

The next morning, there was a chapel meeting.

Shen Lanxi, Shen Guiling, and Shen Qingyu sat in front of the tea table in the flower hall one by one. Shen Zhuang fiddled with the new teacup on the table while looking up at the three of them with satisfaction in his eyes.

"Well, after not seeing you for a year, you seem to have become much more mature."

After returning from Country M, Shen Qingyu went directly to Whale Island to help the third house find Shen Mianzhi. Shen Guiling dispatched the South Bay Fleet to kill the kidnappers and made great contributions. As for Shen Lanxi, although he did not participate in the Whale Island incident, he handled the affairs of the old house very well and hardly caused Shen Zhuang to worry.

The second generation was of mixed quality, but the third generation had its own strengths. This thriving scene was exactly what Shen Zhuang expected.

The old man stood up with a smile and poured tea for the three people himself.

The three of them were stunned for a moment, feeling quite flattered, and stood up to serve tea.

"Sit down." Shen Zhuang waved his hand. "There are no outsiders here, so there's no need to be so particular."

The three of them then sat back down.

Shen Zhuang looked over at them one by one, his eyes resting kindly on Shen Qingyu. "Qingyu, your two brothers are both going to college soon. Which school are you planning to attend next year?"

"puff!"

Shen Qingyu immediately spat out the tea in his mouth. Shen Guiling and Shen Lanxi had anticipated this, and one of them held the tea while the other dodged sideways perfectly.

"Cough cough cough."

Shen Qingyu wiped his mouth, glanced at the two of them, and frowned, "Grandpa, I haven't seen you for a year, can't you say something nice about me?"

Shen Zhuang, "I'm willing to take care of your affairs, but just one thing: don't be such a jerk and look down on everything. Talent doesn't need a piece of paper to be gilded, but you've changed schools eight times in a year and are so impatient. You're not a very stable person."

Shen Qingyu put down the teacup and said, "Don't worry, I know what's going on."

Some things should just be said briefly. Shen Zhuang nodded and turned to look at Shen Guiling.

Shen Guiling immediately straightened his expression and pretended to listen.

Shen Zhuang thought about it, and the smile in his eyes deepened. "I can't find any fault with A Ling's personality."

In the past few years, I was quite radical in my actions, but this year there have been big changes.

Even several generals in Nanwan praised him highly. Judging from the situation, it is really possible that the Shen family will produce another seven-star general in the future.

In the history of Country A, there was once a general in Nanwan who reached the position of deputy marshal. Shen Guiling was both civil and martial, and was no less capable than the young general back then. He was considered the strongest dark horse among the new generation of Jinggang.

Shen Qingyu was dissatisfied and said in a smug tone, "Please don't, Brother A Ling is such a humble person, Grandpa, please at least say a few words."

Shen Zhuang said kindly, "Then...keep it up."

Shen Qingyu, "..."

Shen Guiling acted as if he was very impressed and said, "Thank you, Grandpa."

Shen Lanxi gently rubbed the teacup with her fingertips and looked at the tea in the cup with a calm expression.

"Lan Xi." Shen Zhuang raised his eyes and looked at Shen Lan Xi. "Those old generals have already written to me. They have high expectations of you. You must not disappoint them."

Shen Lanxi put down the teacup and said, "I know, don't worry, Grandpa."

Shen Zhuang nodded and changed his tone, "There's one more thing Grandpa wants to discuss with you. The foundation of a family is passed down from generation to generation. Although times have changed, some rules must exist for a reason. Grandpa plans to choose a wife for you. Do you have anyone you like?"

"Puff!" Shen Qingyu had just poured himself a sip of hot tea, but he was caught off guard and choked.

Shen Zhuang frowned, looking disgusted. "What? After a trip to Country M, you can't even drink tea?"

"Ahem..." Shen Qingyu covered his stomach, wanting to laugh but not daring to. "I'm just jealous. Why do you always think of Shen Lanxi when you have good things? Does that mean Shen Guiling and I are no longer your grandchildren?"

Shen Lanxi's expression was extremely grim. "Grandpa, I... don't have anyone I like."

His tone was too harsh, completely different from his previous indifference.

Shen Zhuang was stunned for a moment, wondering if he had said it too suddenly. Young people don't like being controlled, especially when it comes to such a big thing as marriage.

His expression softened as he patiently explained, "Grandpa isn't forcing you to get engaged right away. I'm just reminding you...you might want to think about this. Your father married your mother when he was less than twenty, and had you when he was twenty-two. Although times are indeed different,...out of selfish reasons, Grandpa also hopes that you can get married soon."

"Only when your family is stable can you understand responsibility and duty. Protect your family and clan, and then, like your father, serve your country."

This is the price of being an heir. What you gain is glory and power, but what you give up is yourself and your choices. In the beginning, Shen Zhuang also got rid of his pride before entering the world of fame and fortune.

Seeing that Shen Lanxi didn't respond, Shen Qingyu raised an eyebrow and deliberately looked for trouble, "Grandpa is right. As a person, you can't want everything. As the heir of the family, you should be more careful and expand the family as soon as possible. Grandpa is still waiting to hold his little great-grandson, right, Brother Aling?"

Shen Guiling smiled. He always wanted everything, but it was okay to make Shen Lanxi angry.

He said, "Brother Lan Xi doesn't usually communicate with everyone. Maybe he's just not used to it. Actually, if you meet someone with a good family background and a good personality, you might as well get engaged first. As you get along for a while, you'll naturally develop feelings."

Shen Qingyu originally thought that Shen Guiling was just agreeing casually, but he didn't expect that he would directly persuade the old man to get engaged on the spot. It was indeed a bloodless killing.

However, Shen Lanxi is getting engaged, so she can no longer have any ideas about Xiaohuaer. This is a good strategy of attacking Wei to save Zhao.

Shen Qingyu, contrary to his usual behavior, raised his hand in agreement, "Grandpa, Brother A Ling is right. I think both the Su and Lan families are good..."

"grumble--!"

Suddenly, a sharp whistle was heard in the hall.

Shen Lanxi slowly stood up and glanced at the two of them expressionlessly before turning to look at Shen Zhuang. "Grandpa, my father is my father, and I am me. I don't necessarily have to follow my father's path. I have someone I want to marry. When she's willing, I'll tell you."

After saying that, he turned and left the hall without caring about the reaction at the scene.

Shen Zhuang stared at Shen Lanxi's back, stunned for a moment, then turned to look at the two people in front of him, "You have someone you like? What does Lanxi mean by this?"

"Tsk!" Shen Qingyu sneered, "What else could it mean? He just likes someone else, but the other person doesn't like him~"

What he couldn't stand the most was Shen Lanxi's arrogant attitude. It was clearly his own wish that he couldn't get what he wanted, but he acted as if he had made a huge sacrifice for Xiaohuaer.

Shen Zhuang hissed, a little surprised, "Whose girl is this that doesn't even like Lan Xi?"

In the old man's mind, there is nothing wrong with Shen Lanxi except her cold temperament.

Shen Guiling stood up, bent down, picked up the teapot and poured tea for Shen Zhuang. "Grandpa, Brother Lan Xi is so outstanding, how could anyone not like him? He said that, it's nothing more than that he doesn't want to get married, or that he doesn't need to be open with other girls."

When the tea was seven-tenths full, Shen Guiling picked up the pot and turned around to pour another cup for Shen Qingyu himself, his eyes obscure, "Is that right, Qingyu?"

Our goals are the same, and the enemy of my enemy is my ally.

"..." Shen Qingyu was silent for a moment, picked up the teacup, and looked at Shen Zhuang with a sinister look, "Grandpa, what A Lingge analyzed is true! It's an excuse! It's definitely an excuse!"

A flash of backlight suddenly flashed across Shen Zhuang's eyes. Compared with Shen Lanxi's truth, in the old man's eyes, Shen Guiling's lies were obviously more convincing.

But Shen Lanxi's attitude just now was too abnormal. Based on his understanding of Shen Lanxi, there must be something wrong that could make him act so abnormal.

Shen Guiling noticed Shen Zhuang's hesitation, raised his hand to straighten Shen Lanxi's chair, and said with a smile, "Grandpa, if you don't believe me, why not go and ask Brother Lanxi whose daughter she is? If he can tell me the name, it means he's not lying. Let's work together to find a solution for Brother Lanxi."

Shen Qingyu drank the tea in one gulp and continued, "If he can't tell, he is lying to you, Grandpa, you should be careful. If he doesn't like girls, he probably likes boys. Be careful that Uncle San's good seedling will be extinct."

Both of them knew very well that given the current situation, Shen Lanxi would never dare to reveal Jiang Huashan's name.

Like men???

"Paji——"

Shen Zhuang's fingertips froze, and the teacup fell from his palm and fell onto the tea table...

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