Chapter 665 - 695: When the Tree Falls, the Monkeys Scatter

Qin Na was reminded of her own childhood, and all the hardship she’d endured because boys were favored over girls.

But look at things now—little girls were being showered with more and more love!

She said, "I’ve always adored Little Gu Duo, and now, looking at this little girl... ah, if I could have another baby, I’d really love to have a sweet daughter of my own."

Qin Jiao smiled. "Auntie, you could always try."

"No, no. I’m too old for that now. I’m already overjoyed just to have Xiao Yu."

Her past inability to have children had been a huge burden on her heart. It made her feel inferior, and she had even fallen into despair when her former in-laws scorned and bullied her for it.

But now, life was getting better and better, and her family was thriving. It was all so wonderful.

The visitors didn’t stay for too long, not wanting to disturb Qin Jiao’s rest. Su Yun and Qin Na, however, remained behind to help take care of the babies.

Only then did Shen Yi find a moment to call his mother and grandfather, who were abroad. He hadn’t told them sooner because everything had been so uncertain, and he didn’t want to make them worry.

Du Liya was overjoyed when she heard she was a grandmother. She immediately said, "Xiao Yi, you must take good care of Xiao Jiao and the babies! We’ll bring them presents when we return. Oh, I’m just so thrilled! How about I give Xiao Jiao a vineyard?"

Shen Yi readily agreed. "Sounds good."

The call lasted a long time, and the bill was sure to be huge. But that didn’t matter; everyone’s happiness was what was most important.

They had more than enough supplies for the babies. Since they hadn’t known the genders beforehand, they had prepared for both a boy and a girl. As it turned out, that was perfect, and they could now use everything.

While Qin Jiao’s side of things was joyous and celebratory, the other branch of the Shen Family was shrouded in gloom.

Li Xiaomei cried to Shen Zhengfeng, "Zhengfeng, you have to think of a way to get Xiao Feng out of this mess!"

With Shen Feng in trouble, the factory he’d invested in down South was also shut down over a host of problems. It was also becoming impossible to keep the mortgaged paint factory a secret. Shen Zhengfeng himself felt like his hair had turned white overnight from the stress. ’How could he possibly have a way to save Shen Feng?!’

’Besides, if Shen Feng hadn’t secretly mortgaged the paint factory and then completely lost his mind and kidnapped Qin Jiao, would any of this be happening?’

The more Shen Zhengfeng thought about it, the more agitated he became, and he abruptly raised his hand and slapped Li Xiaomei across the face!

"This is all because of the ’good son’ you raised! Now look! It’s not just him—I’m going to prison too!"

Just as Shen Zhengfeng finished speaking, a knock sounded at the door.

Old Mrs. Shen, not understanding what was going on, went to open the door. A group of uniformed officers walked in.

"Which one of you is Shen Zhengfeng? We’ll need you to come with us."

At that, the people in the room felt their vision go black and their legs grow weak.

’It’s all over!’

「Two days later.」 Qin Jiao finally heard what had happened. She was in the middle of her postpartum confinement, with the Lunar New Year just days away, and yet such a huge incident had occurred.

Shen Yi said, "Shen Zhengfeng was arrested. All the properties and shops in his name have been seized, and the paint factory has been confiscated."

The members of the Shen Family who had once relied on Shen Zhengfeng all scattered. Shen Xiaoya, in particular—who had been living with her brother after being betrayed by men multiple times—distanced herself completely, terrified of being implicated.

With both her husband and son locked up, Li Xiaomei had no one to turn to. She went to her closest relative in North City, her cousin Ji Yuehong, for help. But Ji Yuehong claimed she was feeling unwell and had gone out of town for medical treatment. In reality, she was just hiding from her.

Qin Jiao sighed. "The rats are fleeing a sinking ship."