Chapter 558: Chapter 558
Shen Jiming’s expression stiffened, “Yingying, do we have to speak in such absolute terms? No matter what, we
have two children, and until now, my family has always only recognized you as the daughter-in-law of the Shen
Family. Even the ninscribed on my grandfather's tombstone is still your name.”
“Do | have to thank you for that?” Zhao Ying glared at him coldly, “If your family is willing to erase my name
from your grandfather's tombstone, I'm willing to pay for the work.”
“It’s just an invitation asking you to attend my father’s birthday feast, is it that hard to do? Even if | haven't done
well enough before, my dad has always treated you well, hasn't he? Attending his birthday feast, what's the big
deal? It's not like it’s inconvenient for you.” Shen Jiming frowned as he spoke.
He was always like this, as if everything should naturally happen just because he said so.
If you don’t do as he says, it’s your fault, as if you've committed a grave error.
Zhao Ying curled her lips coldly, “Really? Then what identity would | be attending your father’s birthday feast
with, according to what you told them? Just say that | will attend the feast as President Zhao, and without
another word, | will be there.”
Shen Jiming pursed his lips and said softly, “We're all family, why act like such an outsider.”
“Sorry, then I'm not available.” Zhao Ying stated, “And can you leave now? My daughter and son-in-law will soon
bring my grandson over. | don’t want them to see you and have their moods affected.”
“How does seeingaffect their mood? Am I not Qiangian’s father?” Shen Jiming was clearly unhappy with her
remark.
Zhao Ying laughed coldly, “Father? It was your indiscretions that caused her to be cast aside for so many years,
do you even know what kind of life she has had to endure?”
If it was just about herself, Zhao Ying might not have been so angry, but when it cto her daughter, she felt
her rage spike to the peak.
When it cto this matter, Shen Jiming was naturally very guilty, “That's all in the past, why bring it up again?
Besides, when a person dies, they are gone forever. Even if | bear a grudge, that woman is already dead, what
more can | do?”
Zhao Ying: “Even if she’s dead, even if she’s turned to ash, | still have to say it, | still have to curse her to never
rest in peace in any of her lifetimes! That's how venomous | am. As a mother, if anyone dares harm my child, |
would curse her even if it shortened my own life.”
Shen Jiming frowned and remained silent, seemingly disapproving of Zhao Ying’'s ungentle appearance, as he
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtalways remembered her as gentle, demure, and a good wife and mother.
Zhao Ying: “Besides, let's not forget, your family actually favors sons over daughters, right? That's why Axun has
the ngiven by your father, who referred to the dictionary and chose carefully after calculating the auspicious
time. But for my daughter, your father was indifferent, and | had to nher myself. Not just your father, the
entire Shen Family, including you, has always had an attitude of contempt towards women.”
“That's also why you disrespect women, playing with one after another. At heart, it's because you think women
can be played with, at heart, it's because you don’t respect women. And me.”
Zhao Ying pointed to herself, “Me, Zhao Ying, had to struggle to break free from the quagmire of your Shen
Family. Alone, I've diligently worked to build my business, tirelessly for decades, representing Beijing's
outstanding female entrepreneurs, a paragon of independent womanhood. Why should | attend a banquet
hosted by a family of straight male chauvinists? Do | have nothing better to do?”
Shen Jiming grew anxious, his voice, which was always so gentle, also seemed unable to maintain its calm,
“Can’t you at least show respect for your elders? Even if you're not my someone, you're still Shen Xun’s mother,
aren't you?”
See, he mentioned only Shen Xun’s name.
As if Su Lu was an insignificant person, completely ignored by him.
“I'm not going. Your father looks down on my daughter and my grandson, and these past few years haven't been
easy on my daughter. Even if you beg me, | still won't go. Besides, it’s inconvenient for me; | have a boyfriend
now,” said Zhao Ying offhandedly.
Shen Jiming’s face darkened instantly. He was the very epitof toxic masculinity. While he and Zhao Ying
were still married, he could play around with other women all he liked, but Zhao Ying had to be the virtuous and
pure wife and mother at home.
After their divorce, he still saw her as his woman, unable to accept Zhao Ying with another man. Meanwhile,
Zhao Ying had been focused on her career for years, trapped in the pain of her lost daughter, with no tto
develop a relationship with anyone else.
Now that Su Lu had been found, Zhao Ying’s worries were over. She was beautiful and well-maintained,
independent and self-sufficient, with her own career and a rich inner world.
She was perfectly entitled to pursue her own romantic relationships, with no shortage of excellent men wanting
to woo her.
Shen Jiming’s face turned ashen, “Who? Who's your boyfriend? How dare you!”
His voice rose in anger, prompting Zhao Ying to a mix of laughter and disbelief. It was ridiculous, as if she was
the one who had done something wrong.
Zhao Ying looked at him speechlessly, “What's there not to dare? Excuse my bluntness, but even if he were the
old man sweeping the streets outside, it still wouldn’t concern you, right? Who are you to meddle in my private
life? Whether | choose one or line them up, it has nothing to do with you. Shen Jiming, don't flatter yourself too
much.”
But Shen Jiming was clearly a man with a problematic personality; he just wouldn't listen.
He persisted on that one issue, “Who? Who is it exactly?”
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Qin Song was initially taken aback but quickly understood President Zhao’s situation from her words.
Qin Song looked coldly at Shen Jiming, “Will you leave on your own, or shall | throw you out?”
He sized Shen Jiming up and down. With that physique, even if President Zhao held onto one of his
arms, he could easily handle him with just one hand.
Shen Jiming also raised his eyes to size up the man.
Indeed, he raised his eyes.
Because Qin Song was a good half head taller than him, Shen Jiming knew he would be at a disadvantage in any
physical confrontation.
So, he scoffed, “Zhao Ying, you're really shameful, past your prand still playing with a pretty boy!”