After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 229: Fish and Bear’s Paw

Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Fish and Bear’s Paw

"After Grandpa adored you so much before and even gave you so many things, I can’t believe this is what you think of him!"

Quan Sicheng expressed his indignation.

Shi Yaoguang clicked her tongue twice, "I won’t deny that I’m loved by everyone, and it’s normal for him to like me, but..."

She paused, then showed a meaningful expression.

"The old man gave me those things, not because he liked me, but because he felt guilty."

"Guilty?" Quan Sicheng frowned, "What does Grandpa have to feel guilty about? Don’t spout nonsense here."

Shi Yaoguang shook her head with a speechless look, "How am I spouting nonsense again?"

"What I’m saying is nothing but the truth."

Quan Sicheng wanted to argue, but...

Thinking carefully about what had happened that day, he indeed had nothing to refute.

After all, what Shi Yaoguang said was too reasonable.

Based on his understanding of the old man, he would never be so generous.

Not to mention giving away all the items left by his deceased wife as a meeting gift to this daughter-in-law.

If he did so, it was clearly under duress.

Perhaps, just as Shi Yaoguang said, the old Mr. Quan acted out of guilt.

As for what he felt guilty about, only he and Shi Yaoguang knew.

With that thought, his expression suddenly turned solemn.

How did Shi Yaoguang know about these things?

Grandpa hadn’t even told him, so how did Shi Yaoguang find out?

Could it be...

Did Shi Yaoguang know some other secret?

As he pondered, Quan Sicheng’s gaze at Shi Yaoguang became more weighty.

"Don’t look at me with those eyes."

Shi Yaoguang caressed her own cheek with a look of indulgence, "Anyone who doesn’t know better would think you’re so desperate that you want to do something to your mom right in front of your dad."

Quan Sicheng immediately showed a look of disgust, "Don’t flatter yourself; I have absolutely no interest in you!"

Shi Yaoguang shrugged, "I don’t need your interest; what about it, have you made up your mind?"

Quan Sicheng was caught off guard by the sudden change in topic, "Made up my mind about what?"

"Have you decided what to choose yet?"

"Choose what..." Quan Sicheng began, then suddenly stopped short, "Are you talking about the family trial?"

"Mmm-hmm."

Shi Yaoguang shrugged, "What else did you think I was talking about?"

Quan Sicheng hesitated.

Shi Yaoguang clearly had ulterior motives.

If she brought up the family trial, she would definitely not let him easily gain the right of inheritance.

Participating in the family trial would hardly be any easier than competing with a bunch of brothers back home.

But if he didn’t agree...

That seemed to be not an option either.

Shi Yiqing desperately wanted this opportunity. If they missed out this time, getting another chance would be difficult.

Seeing his indecisive demeanor, Shi Yaoguang mockingly chimed in at just the right moment, "Oh, is this what true love is? Your so-called true love is quite fragile, isn’t it?"

"For the sake of true love, you’re not even willing to make such a small sacrifice. Truly an eye-opener."

Quan Sicheng’s face darkened, but after some thought, he finally agreed.

"As long as Qingqing gets a chance, I’m willing to participate in the family trial."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yaoguang immediately smiled.

"Very good."

She said to Quan Jinbei, "Husband, since I’m the one in charge now, how about you listen to me regarding the arrangement of the family trial?"

Quan Jinbei nodded, "Fine."

His attitude, though distant, granted her the utmost authority.

Shi Yaoguang was very satisfied.

Quan Sicheng, however, was somewhat discontented, "Dad, don’t you think you’re being a bit hasty?"

"Do you have an issue with my decision?"

Quan Jinbei gave him a faint glance.

Quan Sicheng pouted, his tone full of accusation, "Even if I’m not your own flesh and blood, you can’t just treat me like this, right? Knowing full well that I have a bad relationship with Shi Yaoguang, you still entrust her to arrange the family trial. What if she sets me up?"

Shi Yaoguang covered her mouth and laughed, "Hahaha... Set you up? What a joke."

Quan Sicheng had a stern face, his tone icy, "I’m not joking."

"Huh? You’re not joking?" Shi Yaoguang tsked, "Well, that’s even worse. It just means you’re a joke."

"A joke?"

Quan Sicheng, indignant, "Who knows what you’re thinking? You..."

Shi Yaoguang sighed as if helpless, "Don’t think everyone’s like you. I’m not as dirty as that."

"If it’s said to be a family trial, it’s definitely just that, with no other filthy dealings involved."

Quan Sicheng snorted, "Anyone can talk a good talk."

"As for you, you’re not even worthy of me sweet-talking you."

Shi Yaoguang said this and took out her phone to make a call.

Quan Sicheng, listening to the content of the phone call, was somewhat incredulous.

"You called a lawyer?"

Shi Yaoguang nodded.

Quan Sicheng felt slightly dazed, "You really aren’t going to play any tricks?"

"Relax, I’m not like you," Shi Yaoguang shrugged, looking completely indifferent. "If I wanted to deal with you, I wouldn’t need to stoop to such tactics."

Quan Sicheng had become accustomed to her habit of putting him down.

By now, he was no longer angered by such words, as long as the family trial Shi Yaoguang ultimately arranged wasn’t too outrageous.

...

Seeing him watching her closely, Shi Yaoguang shrugged. "If you really don’t trust me, you can follow me while I draw up the plan."

Quan Sicheng was dubious, "Really?"

"Do I need to lie to you?"

Shi Yaoguang retorted.

Quan Sicheng fell silent.

Having learned from experience, he wisely chose to keep his mouth shut.

Quan Mansion.

Under pressure, Quan Sicheng followed her.

Shi Yaoguang didn’t avoid him and arranged everything directly in the living room on the first floor.

The family trial was a test of the younger generation by the family.

If one could pass it, they would obtain a certain right of inheritance.

The trial plan that Shi Yaoguang devised was still fairly standard.

Three years’ time.

She would provide ten million in funds.

Ten million, it’s not a lot, but it’s not a little either.

If Quan Sicheng could take that ten million and achieve something, then he would have the potential to become the company’s heir.

Otherwise...

The ten million Shi Yaoguang offered would be all he ended up with.

After much consideration, Quan Sicheng signed the agreement Shi Yaoguang handed over.

With her arms crossed, Shi Yaoguang asked, "You’re satisfied with my arrangement then?"

Quan Sicheng nodded reluctantly.

As long as he nodded, it was fine.

As for whether he was willing or not?

Shi Yaoguang didn’t care.

Once the agreement was signed, Shi Yaoguang was ready to see him out.

"Aren’t you leaving, or are you waiting for me to invite you to stay for dinner?"

Quan Sicheng responded instinctively, "That’s right!"

"Oh, making progress, aren’t we?" Shi Yaoguang remarked, then called for the butler.

The butler quickly came over, and Shi Yaoguang instructed, "The young master will stay for dinner today, prepare some more of the dishes Third Master likes."

Caught off guard, the butler immediately responded with a chuckle, "Alright, madam. I’ll instruct the kitchen to prepare some more of the dishes you and Third Master enjoy."