Rebirth: Contract Husband Falls in Love with Me-Chapter 256 - 129: Persuading Eldest Sister

Shi Fengju laughed, "This won’t do, that won’t do, so tell me, how do you expect me to handle this?"

Sang Wan was momentarily at a loss for words. Because, she too didn’t know what should be done! This Shi Yumei was just like tofu that had fallen in ashes –- too fragile to withstand any handling!

Shi Fengju sighed softly, his hand lightly resting on Sang Wan’s shoulder, to which she twisted away, but he wasn’t annoyed and continued, "My elder sister is actually not a bad person at heart; she’s just stubborn, straightforward to a fault, speaks without restraint, and doesn’t care whether others can handle it or not, let alone saving someone’s face. Miss Wan, it’s just that she’s prejudiced against you. I think, if she understands you, she won’t treat you like this! I will try my best to make her understand you, to let her know that you are to me—"

"No need!" Sang Wan, growing impatient, interrupted, "I have never expected that! Knowing her temper, do you not find it ridiculous to even dream of changing her? Besides, it seems unnecessary, does it not?"

"Miss Wan, what do you mean by that?" Shi Fengju’s complexion shifted slightly -- ’unnecessary,’ did that mean she was still thinking of leaving him deep down?

"No particular meaning!" Sang Wan shook her head, responding indifferently, "Your younger brother and my second brother have returned, haven’t they? I wonder how the confrontation went? What was the outcome?"

"Miss Wan," Shi Fengju replied with a bitter smile, "Mother already said to let bygones be bygones, why bring it up again and cause more troubles?"

Sang Wan gave him an incredulous stare, her voice cold, "I didn’t say anything else, why can’t you even mention the outcome to me? Though, I believe in my second brother’s character, I don’t need to ask you to know the truth! My question to you is, if we were in the wrong, would your elder sister have just let it go as well?"

"Miss Wan!" Shi Fengju looked at her seriously and said, "As the Shi family’s eldest daughter-in-law, it’s inevitable that you’ll have to endure some grievances, there are some things—"

"You don’t need to say anymore!" Sang Wan felt a surge of bitterness in her heart. To outsiders, she, Grandma Shi, lived in splendor, commanding servants and acting powerfully dignified, but who knew the grievances she suffered silently? Even when it was just thinly veiled and not ripped open, didn’t she always adopt an attitude of downplaying major issues and shrugging off minor ones? She endured the mockery, and when it came to Ningyuan, she catered to every demand for decorations and jewelry. She even tolerated when Xingzhi’s attentions were directed at her and attempted to bypass her. This time was outrageous; Fangzi barged in, pointing fingers, and uttered profanities, almost coming to blows. Even if she were a clay figurine, could she still remain unbothered and tolerate all this?

Sang Wan stood up silently and left, Shi Fengju called out twice to no avail. She was naive to expect that in this life he would change for her, and she had also been persevering, putting in efforts bit by bit, yet she had still been naive!

In fact, resolving all these conflicts would be easy if the lady of the Shi family was not her but Gu Fangzi. Wouldn’t that solve all difficult problems and set everyone free?

Sang Wan finally came to a realization; she was foolish for enduring and being magnanimous. She might as well be the wicked woman; the worst outcome would be just a letter of divorce! Would her brother and sister-in-law not even give her a bowl of rice to eat? After all, her brothers and sisters-in-law would not agree with her enduring and swallowing her pride in silence!

Shi Fengju sat alone in the warm pavilion for a long time, occasionally holding his forehead in deep sighs. This issue was far more difficult than business, complicating and headache-inducing with no solution in sight! His wife was angry, and his sister was not satisfied! Had he not been unwilling to hurt either of them, would it have come down to such torment? Everyone of them just could not understand his predicament, both sides holding resentments against him!

Good people sure have it tough!

When Shi Fengju returned to the room to rest, the bed-curtains had already been drawn, and Sang Wan was long asleep. He gently lifted the corner of the curtains, and indeed, unlike in the past days, this woman hadn’t left space for him.

Shi Fengju hesitated for a while, uncertain whether to shamelessly squeeze in or to obediently continue to sleep on the floor.

Sang Wan felt someone standing by her side and unconsciously opened her eyes a sliver.

"Miss Wan," Shi Fengju seeing her awake, smiled and said, "My dear Miss Wan, on such a cold day, would you spare me some space? I promise I won’t disturb you."

At this moment Sang Wan didn’t even want to see him, let alone lie on the same bed. This scoundrel, playing pitiful and sweet-talking these past few days, had softened her heart, but it seemed utterly unnecessary now!

"This is your room, and I can’t stop you from coming up. I’ll make room for you!" As Sang Wan spoke, she stood up to leave the bed.

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