Chapter 703: Rivalry
Translator: Lonelytree Editor: Millman97
However, his resolve was crumbling when they came to beg him like this. After all, decades of family memories couldnât be removed just like that. Elder Shen was fair to the public, but he always had a soft spot when it came to his family.
Shen Ru and Tong Yan were not his blood kin, but he had been with them for decades, so it would be a lie to say he wasnât attached to them in some ways. Furthermore, some time had passed since the incident. Combined with Tong Yanâs effort to endear to him, his heart softened even more.
Elder Shen knew deep down he couldnât really cut them off from his life. He was willing to sacrifice his whole life for Tong Yan before when he allowed her to marry Lin Xuan, so it went without saying that he cared for her.
Elder Shen looked at Tong Yan and said, âLittle Yan, if you really have learnt your lesson, then Grandpa doesnât mind taking you back, but there is one thing you have to be clear about, I will never forgive the Lin family.â
Tong Yan felt joy surge up in her heart and immediately declared, âGrandpa, I have nothing to do with the Lin family! They are a bunch of evil people and they were never a part of Momâs and my life, so I will never admit them as my kin.
They deserve everything that they got so donât worry, we will always be by your side, supporting you and not them!â
Tong Yan continued, âMommy thinks so as well, in our hearts, you and the Shen family are our real family. We have cut all ties with the Lin family and will not pity them one bit. There is only regret that we were fooled by them before. If possible, Mommy and I would rather die than be associated with the Lin family! Grandpa, we only see the Shen family as family and no one else.â
Elder Shen was touched by her proclamation. He sighed in relief, knowing they had learned their lesson and made their position clear. The awkwardness in his heart was slowly released.
Elder Shen finally smiled at her and said, âItâs good that you two have seen the right way. To be honest, Grandpa doesnât have the heart to leave you two out there alone, but certain things cannot revert to their original state no matter how hard we try.â
âNo problem!â Tong Yan said with red-rimmed eyes, âGrandpa, I donât mind how you treat us as long as you see us as family again. Just donât treat us like strangers, it really hurts our hearts.â
âGrandfather Shen, you see, the Shen family is the most important thing in Little Yanâs heartâŠâ Chui Ying helped.
Elder Shen was slowly swayed by their persuasion and his heart slowly opened to accept Tong Yan again. After all, it had been a twenty-year-long habit for him to pamper and spoil Tong Yan. The moment that first defense was breached, it was easy for Tong Yan to worm her way back to Elder Shenâs heart.
Tong Yan was overjoyed and kept engaging him in conversation to make sure that he didnât have time for Xinghe. Even though Xinghe was neglected, she didnât show any annoyance on her face, she just looked at this with a detached eye.
But, Ali was angered on her behalf!
Who was this Tong Yan to isolate Xinghe in front of Elder Shen? Looking at the way Elder Shen slowly warmed back up to Tong Yan, she had the urge to tell him Xinghe was his real granddaughter!
Tong Yan had no right to squeeze Xinghe out of the picture, but since Xinghe showed no response, Ali didnât dare to do anything on her own. She could only satisfy herself with the knowledge of the truth.
Probably Aliâs dissatisfaction was too obvious that Elder Shen suddenly told Tong Yan, âI have something to discuss with Xinghe, so you keep yourself busy with Ying Ying for now.â
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