After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 643: Is it enough to raise a child without starving them with just a meal?

Chapter 643: Chapter 643: Is it enough to raise a child without starving them with just a meal?

"What bad intentions could Uncle possibly have?"

Shi Kanshan believed that his thoughts were very well hidden.

He was just a kind-hearted relative, who had finally recognized Shi Yaoguang, and it was normal to be a little excited.

Perhaps Shi Yaoguang even felt they hit it off right away.

Shi Kanshan was deluding himself, not realizing that his dirty little schemes were already seen through by someone else.

Shi Fan was extremely dissatisfied with his own father’s statement.

So only he could have ulterior motives?

He curled his lip, expressing his disdain very clearly.

If Shi Kanshan were nice to him, perhaps his sister might treat Shi Kanshan even better.

On the contrary.

He wanted his sister to do him favors?

In his dreams!

Shi Fan thought it through very clearly and naturally wanted to make his stance crystal clear.

As Shi Kanshan watched Shi Fan making trouble, he couldn’t help but glare at him several times, "You kid, if you can’t talk properly, then don’t speak! Do you have any idea how much trouble you’re causing your father?"

Shi Fan was unfazed, "What trouble could I possibly cause you?"

"If there’s even a single word I’ve spoken that isn’t true, you can call it out, and I would apologize on the spot, otherwise... there’s nothing left to say, right?"

Shi Kanshan was getting angry, "You brat, do you have any idea how important the things your dad does are! If you keep this up..."

"What will happen if I keep this up?" Shi Fan puffed up his chest, "Don’t forget, I now hold the rank of Major!"

"If you dare lay a hand on me, prison food is what you’ll be having."

Shi Kanshan was startled by his bluster but quickly calmed down.

Despite Shi Fan’s pretty words, there are exceptions to every rule! He was Shi Fan’s father, and this rascal was in the wrong for not respecting him. As a father, not wanting to see his son go astray was completely justifiable!

Shi Kanshan felt that he had every right to be hard on Shi Fan without facing any criticism.

Shi Fan could clearly see his little schemes.

Immediately curling his lip, "I don’t care what you’re thinking, but there’s one thing I need to remind you."

Shi Kanshan asked in confusion, "What’s that?"

"Whatever you want my sister to help you with, it’s not going to happen. I suggest you better not even dream about it."

"What are you talking about?" Worried that Shi Yaoguang would feel repelled upon hearing this, Shi Kanshan rebuked him immediately and then explained to Shi Yaoguang, "Yaoguang, don’t listen to his nonsense. This child is just like this, he doesn’t understand the painstaking efforts of me as a father."

Shi Yaoguang listened to his words and clicked his tongue lightly, "Since you say that you’re so painstakingly concerned as a father, why not share your heartfelt intentions to let me hear if that’s the case."

Upon hearing this, Shi Kanshan’s face stiffened.

How was he supposed to say it?

He couldn’t come up with any explanation at all.

Seeing Shi Kanshan’s expression, Shi Yaoguang shrugged, "Look, you can’t come up with anything to say. Since you can’t say anything, just stop mentioning your so-called concern."

Since Shi Kanshan had the audacity to show up at the door, it showed he had thick skin—how could he possibly give up easily?

He immediately patted his chest and said, "Yaoguang, you’ve really misunderstood your uncle."

"Your uncle, me—well, I’m not prouder of anything else, but when it comes to treating Shi Fan, it’s definitely genuine."

While speaking, Shi Kanshan began to count examples on his fingers, "You see, the sages have all said this: ’Heaven, when it tasks a man with great responsibility, must first toughen his heart, strain his sinews, starve his body...’"

The more he talked, the more Shi Kanshan felt his reasoning was sound, "Look, Yaoguang, am I wrong? If I hadn’t been hard-hearted enough to put Shi Fan through such a test, he would still just be a brat, how could he have become a major?"

"If it were someone else, let alone becoming a major at such a young age, even at my age, it’s doubtful they would get the chance. It’s only because his father, I, had the foresight. Otherwise..."

As Shi Kanshan was talking, he shook his head, looking utterly disdainful of the possibility that followed "otherwise."

Shi Fan was disgusted by him.

This man really dared to say anything.

He helped?

What help did he provide?

If kicking him out of the house was this man’s good intention, then he truly deserved high praise for his hardship.

Shi Fan internally scoffed, and his face similarly did not hide his disdain.

Provoked by this disdainful look, Shi Kanshan immediately became angry, "Shi Fan, get this straight, you are my son! No matter how wrong I am, you were still born to your mother and me!"

"Don’t just say that I didn’t take care of you when you ran away from home. Even if I had really done something to you, you deserved it! You’re my flesh and blood, how I treat you is justified, I have the right to do so!"

It didn’t take long for Shi Kanshan to reveal his true nature, "How has your stepmother mistreated you? It’s just your own oversensitivity. Now that you’re a major, although you are young, your maturity should have grown, right? If you’re mature, you should understand that everything I’ve done is for your own good."

"You little rascal, not only are you not helping me speak well of you in front of your cousin, but you also talk back to me like this. Is this something a child should do?"

Shi Fan gave a cold laugh, "You say what I’m doing isn’t something a child should do, so I want to ask you, as a father, have you done what a father should do? Have you fulfilled a father’s responsibilities?"

"Did I ever starve you?" Shi Kanshan asked, and his question was indeed profound.

Starved Shi Fan?

That had not happened.

What era was it? The sight of someone dying from starvation was really rare.

Especially in wealthy families like the Shi Family.

If Shi Fan had truly died of hunger, that would’ve been a huge issue.

Probably, the moment Shi Fan died of starvation, the police would have shown up at the door.

Shi Fan’s stepmother, probably fearing just that, had never dared to mistreat him.

Yet unexpectedly, this turned into Shi Kanshan’s argument for his own defense.

Shi Fan’s impatience with him grew, "You’d better stop saying these disgusting words in front of me! You think as long as I have food to eat, I won’t starve to death, then you just wait, when you’re old and helpless, I’ll also make sure someone delivers food to you on time."

"I really want to see if, having just food to eat, you won’t starve to death!"

Upon hearing this, a flash of scorn swept through Shi Kanshan’s eyes, "Don’t spar with me, you little brat! If you’ve got the guts, just try doing that, and I’ll show you whether I can survive on that one meal without starving to death!"

"Fine!" Shi Fan agreed to the bet, "It’s a deal!"

Watching the father and son lock in their future, Shi Yaoguang immediately started pondering.

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