Eighties Sweetheart Wife
Chapter 187 Can you cover the sky with one hand?_1

Chapter 187: Chapter 187 Can you cover the sky with one hand?_1

Xia Bowen felt disappointed.

The son he valued the most shouldn’t have tested him like this.

But after all, Shangguan was his mother.

If she really were to turn herself in, his own reputation would be swept away.

Furthermore, the aftermath might become uncontrollable.

Xia Bowen heaved a sigh and suddenly countered, "Can you cover the sky with one hand?"

Xia Ming hastily waved his hands, "I dare not think about it, nor dare I say it."

Father and son gazed at each other for a long time.

Meanwhile, in Shangguan Yunqi’s bedroom, Xia Liying was pouting, firmly disagreeing with her mother turning herself in—how embarrassing that would be for her.

"All of you are too cowardly, what’s there to fear, are there any evidences? Big Uncle definitely won’t come to testify, and the only one who can is that bastard himself.

Can his testimony count for anything?

What about that little bitch Song Yunuan, is whatever she says taken as truth?

How could one not deal with a girl who’s barely sixteen or seventeen years old?

Otherwise, I’ll go to Nanshan County Town, I’m the best at dealing with such little bitches.

Mom, you’re just too kind-hearted and soft, acting all respectful because you’re her elder, not willing to speak against her, right?"

Shangguan Yunqi lay motionless in bed, thinking, is that really so?

She wished it were true, but it wasn’t the case.

That little bitch Song Yunuan, ten Xia Liyings wouldn’t be able to deal with her.

She felt terribly uncomfortable.

Her body had no strength at all. Still, she clenched her teeth and urged her daughter, "The trains are very chaotic now; just stay put at home and don’t make things worse."

Xia Zhi, with his legs crossed, said, "I actually have a method."

Shangguan Yunqi asked wearily, "What method do you have?"

She was already devoid of hope.

She was just thinking that if she could delay for another day, maybe there would be a new solution tomorrow.

"Isn’t that simple? Send a few thugs to ruin Song Yunuan’s reputation and then take some photos to hold her down, see if she dares to make a fuss everywhere after that.

Even if Xia Xindong wants to sue, I guess Song Yunuan, not wanting to lose face, would take the initiative to persuade her little uncle to keep his mouth shut.

Wouldn’t this matter just blow over then?

It’s good for you, for me, for everyone!"

Shangguan Yunqi’s eyes suddenly lit up. Right, although this method was vile, it really was a good one.

Xia Sheng, sitting on the other side, frowned, "How are you going to ruin her reputation? You’re not talking about doing it for real, right?"

A struggle flashed across Xia Liying’s face; she knew what her third brother meant.

She looked at Shangguan Yunqi and found her mother’s expression had improved a lot.

So, does mom really approve of this?

This... for some reason, she didn’t feel comfortable about it.

Xia Zhi said nonchalantly, "What great tricks can a country girl have? If worse comes to worst, we’ll find a guy with good conditions to marry her off to. I know a buddy who always wants to find a beautiful wife, Mom, didn’t you say Song Yunuan is very beautiful? Then let’s just arrange it. Our family can give more dowry money. After all, a woman’s fate is just so; once the raw rice is cooked into the porridge, she has to submit whether she likes it or not."

Shangguan Yunqi truly began to ponder.

Xia Liying didn’t want to listen, and ran outside.

She bumped into Xia Bowen and Xia Ming as they were coming upstairs.

She gave her father a glare and huffed away.

Every one of them acted as if the sky was collapsing.

It’s just a Song Yunuan, right?

How can she not be dealt with?

She never lost a quarrel.

But she alone was no good; she needed to bring her brothers along.

Just couldn’t believe they couldn’t handle a few country bumpkins.

From his room on the second floor, Xia Bowen saw that Shangguan Yunqi still wasn’t moving, so he said to her directly, "Xia Xindong will arrive in Beidu tomorrow, and I must report this to the higher-ups."

Shangguan Yunqi immediately roared out, "Who does he think he is, just a nobody, and you need to report to the higher-ups?

What, you think you can gain glory and wealth through him?

Xia Bowen, you really have no shame."

Xia Bowen felt exhausted.

He had always thought that although Shangguan Yunqi was a bit spoiled, she was sensible.

But he had not expected her to have such a crazed side.

Xia Ming said, "Mom, don’t talk about Dad like that. This matter isn’t as simple as you imagine.

And it’s not something minor; just as the developer of a special medicine, Dad must report it to the higher-ups.

Otherwise, what would they think of Dad when they find out later?"

After a pause, Xia Ming said with difficulty, "Mom, you’ve had a good life. Even if you turn yourself in, you’re still the best and most formidable mom.

Because we know everything you’ve done was for us, we all understand and won’t think any less of you.

Mom, I’ll go with you. If we miss the opportunity, we’ll be completely passive."

Xia Zhi stated, glaring, "It’s not the final moment yet, we don’t know who’ll win or lose, what turning active to passive. The plan I mentioned earlier is very good."

Xia Bowen’s gaze turned icy as he looked at Xia Zhi, "What plan did you say?"

Shangguan Yunqi glared at Xia Zhi, "Shut your mouth."

Xia Zhi fell silent.

Xia Bowen looked at his children and said word by word, "Do not underestimate anyone, and without my permission, don’t take it upon yourself to cause trouble; I will absolutely not let that slide."

Xia Zhi showed indifference with a curl of his lip.

Finding a match for your newly acknowledged granddaughter, wasn’t that acting on your own?

Perhaps you should even be thanking me!

Shangguan Yunqi took in a deep breath, slowly sat up from the bed, then stood on the floor, and with eyes full of hatred, she looked at Xia Bowen, "Xia Bowen, as you wish, I will turn myself in now. After I have done so, you go report to the higher-ups and seek your great future."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face.

The hand at her side clenched tightly.

Then she glanced at her youngest son, Xia Zhi, who looked indignant, and gave him a slight nod.

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Song Yunuan received another call from Xia Bowen.

Xia Bowen’s voice was somewhat hoarse as he informed Song Yunuan that Xia Xindong had boarded the train heading to Nanshan County Town.

He would arrive tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock.

Song Yunuan didn’t ask anything, but just agreed and then asked Xia Bowen if there was anything else.

Xia Bowen said, "I’ve already reported to the higher-ups."

Song Yunuan nodded, "Second Grandpa just called me, saying the higher-ups have spoken with him, let things take their natural course. I think that’s pretty good."

Xia Bowen remembered seeing Xia Xindong at the station.

He was pale and visibly thinner, but his eyes were pitch black, like the endless vortex of a deep abyss.

He looked somewhat like him.

But when he raised his eyes to look at him, Xia Bowen felt like his heart was seized and he could hardly breathe.

Even now, he couldn’t describe what kind of look that was.

Xia Bowen said, "Shangguan Yunqi has turned herself in. She’s been suspended and is awaiting further processing."

Song Yunuan let out an "ah" of pity, "What a shame, I can’t go on telling stories at the main gate anymore."