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

Chapter 522: Shenzhuang’s Shield

There is always a gain and a loss in everything.

Killing Shen Zhi won him the opportunity to conspire with Jiang Huashan, but also exposed himself to danger.

Shen Zhi was able to lurk in Shen Garden for thirty years, so there must be a master behind him plotting. The reason why Zhou Yanheng killed him secretly was that he didn't want to be targeted by the person behind Shen Zhi.

No matter who it is, he will be furious when the chess game he has worked hard on for thirty years is ruined. His openness has made him a thorn in the person's side.

As for the other 'failure', it was about a loophole in the layout.

Even though he was eloquent, he still left a biggest flaw, which was the fatal wound on Shen Zhi's neck.

Although this was done to conceal Zhou Yanheng's presence, it also exposed him. If he truly only wanted to save Yao Zilei as he claimed, knocking Shen Zhi unconscious or severely injuring him would have been the best solution. A single blow to the throat clearly contradicted his testimony.

When Shen Guiling was planning, he knew that he couldn't fool Shen Zhuang, but Zhou Yanheng suddenly killed someone, and with time being tight, he could only take off Jiang Huashan first. In order to achieve this goal, he had no choice but to expose himself.

He had originally prepared himself for punishment, but Shen Zhuang broke everything.

The old man knew that he was lying, but he still summoned Shen Qian and Yao Li separately. He had good intentions.

Now that Shen Zhi's identity as a traitor has been confirmed, Shen Zhuang knows better than anyone what kind of crisis Shen Guiling might face in the future. As the head of the family, he must take the overall situation into consideration. He can't take care of everyone in every aspect. He can't do that, but there are others who can.

Shen Guiling is now the most promising child of the second house. Shen Qian's greedy and calculating nature can actually protect him.

As for Yao Li, Shen Guiling risked his life to save his son. It was reasonable for the Yao family to accept this great favor, and thus the two sides formed a good relationship.

Before this, Shen Guiling always felt that Shen Zhuang taking him into Shen Garden and forcing him to let go of his hatred was just a way of checks and balances used by the clan leader.

But now, for the first time, his judgment began to waver, because apart from Shu Mu, no one in this world had ever planned anything for him?

Grandpa Shen was the first one.

Yao Li's expression softened slightly after hearing that Yao Zilei's life was safe. He bowed to Shen Guiling and said, "Ah Ling, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. Uncle Yao will remember this."

Shen Guiling glanced at Shen Zhuang, her eyelids slightly raised, and she said gently, "Uncle Yao, you are too kind."

Yao Li nodded and turned to look at Shen Zhuang, "Grandpa, I want to go see A Lei first."

"Let Zheng Song take you there. I've wronged Alei in this matter. The Shen family will investigate thoroughly and give you an explanation."

If the Yao family wants to revive, they have to rely on the Shen family. Shen Zhuang has already said this, and Yao Li can no longer feel any resentment. He hurriedly left Qiu Garden.

After they left, Shen Qian took the initiative to step forward and support Shen Zhuang, "Dad, how are you going to deal with this matter?"

Shen Zhuang frowned and looked at Shen Guiling with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Do you know your mistake?"

Shen Guiling remained calm, knelt down, and said sincerely, "I was too impulsive. I will accept any beating or punishment Grandpa wants."

Shen Qian frowned, "Dad, how can you blame A Ling for this? He's doing this for the Shen family, isn't he? If Shen Zhi really kills Yao Zilei, that would bring bad luck to the Shen family."

"There are so many ways to save Yao Zilei, but he just stabbed him in the throat!" Shen Zhuang was so angry that he raised his crutch and hit Shen Guiling's shoulder hard.

Shen Guiling closed his eyes and silently took the blow.

Shen Qian's expression suddenly changed. He pulled Shen Zhuang in panic, "Dad! What are you doing? Don't hurt the child! He's just a traitor. If he dies, he dies. Is it worth getting so angry?"

A few months ago, Shen Zhuang whipped Shen Guiling and three others because of the holiday villa incident. At that time, Shen Qian watched coldly. Even though Shen Guiling was beaten to pieces, he did not say a word. Now he was so heartbroken that he was beaten so badly by just a stick. Sometimes interests are more reliable than blood ties.

Shen Zhuang was a little disgusted and pushed Shen Qian away. "That's easy for you to say. A healthy and living person is lying here, and there's a banquet going on in front of us. Where can you put the Shen family's face?"

Shen Qian held Shen Zhuang's crutch tightly, fearing that Shen Guiling would be knocked to death if he was not careful.

"Dad, calm down. Shen Zhi has been lurking for thirty years, which is terrifying. Just let me handle this matter, okay?"

"You?" Shen Zhuang looked at him sideways.

Shen Qian nodded hurriedly, "Dad, this matter cannot be tolerated. We must investigate it thoroughly. A Ling is about to join the South Bay Fleet. We can't let his future be ruined because of a traitor, don't you think?"

Shen Zhuang hesitated slightly.

Seeing that there was a chance, Shen Qian continued to persuade, "Dad, how about this? Let's tell everyone that I caught Shen Zhi colluding with the thieves and that he was trying to murder me but was shot dead on the spot?"

Shen Guiling, "..."

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