Abused Female Lead And Beautiful Villainess (Quick Transmigration)

Chapter 105. Being a Substitute? The Hurts-Body-and-Soul Kind (14)



Shen’s parents married later in life, only having Shen Wan in their early thirties.

They had hoped for a son, but Shen Wan’s arrival shattered their dreams. They blamed their daughter, naturally treating her with disdain.

In their minds, daughters were financial burdens, while only sons could care for them in old age.

Soon after, Shen’s mother became pregnant again. This time, they secretly paid for tests to confirm it was a boy before deciding to keep the child.

With a son on the way, they naturally cared little for their one or two-year-old daughter.

From the moment they conceived Shen Bo, the couple decided all resources would go to their son. As for the “money-losing” girl in the family, she was expected to love her brother just as much when she grew up.

The original Shen Wan never had a good life. She envied other families’ daughters. It was only because she always took care of Shen Bo that she managed to learn more.

Her wish was to get into university and move out of this house.

She had once sought advice, learning that even without money, she could take out loans for university. With excellent grades, she could even get scholarships. From then on, life would be bright. She looked forward to that day.

But even this dream was shattered.

Now that Shen Wan had revealed everything, there was a major plot twist. Those who had cursed Shen Wan now turned to berate the couple, just as fiercely as they had attacked Shen Wan before, if not more so.

Especially since many videos of the two circulated online. Even with blurred faces, they were still humiliated.

Based on the information, people who knew them in real life naturally guessed it was them.

Worse still, within two days, some kind soul uploaded unblurred videos, allowing everyone online to recognize the couple.

Their workplace found out too.

Then, while still angrily blaming Shen Wan, they received news of their dismissal.

Previously, they had visited Shen Wan during holidays. Their jobs were easy, allowing for flexible time off, and they worked at the same company.

Now that the two had lost so much face and everyone knew what kind of people they were, the company leadership couldn’t keep such embarrassing elements around. Wouldn’t that tarnish the company’s reputation?

Before they could recover from everyone’s pointing fingers and curses, they lost their jobs. Now they sat dazed in their home.

Shen Bo, not wanting to face pointing fingers, hadn’t returned for days. He had asked for money earlier and left, saying he’d return once they arranged his school transfer. He really didn’t want to face others’ strange looks.

Shen Bo knew he couldn’t bully Shen Wan or gain any benefits, only causing trouble for himself. But he was sure his parents loved him. The family must have money; he had heard his parents talking about buying him a house. So there must be quite a bit of money, and the school transfer should be arranged quickly.

The couple, thinking of their waiting son, cursed Shen Wan again in their hearts before going to arrange the transfer.

After completing the transfer procedures, Shen Bo chose to board at school. He asked his parents for more money and began his life at the new school.

“Mom, Dad, now that many people recognize you, just transfer money to my card in the future. Don’t come to school. If people see you, everyone will come to watch. I’d have to transfer again, and it would be embarrassing for both you and me.”

Shen Bo didn’t feel his words were wrong at all. His parents had always doted on him since childhood, so everything he said was right.

“Actually, I’m worried those people’s curses are too harsh. I don’t want you to hear them and feel upset. Oh, Mom, bring my clothes home on weekends to wash, okay? Studies are intense now, I need to work hard to get into university. When I find a job and make big money in the future, I can support you in your old age.”

Shen Bo knew he should say some nice words to coax his parents.

As for studying hard, that was impossible. He hated studying the most. His buddies were waiting for him to treat them to meals, and there were several very pretty girls at the new school. If he could get one, that would be great.

Hearing Shen Bo talk about getting into university and supporting them in old age, the couple forgot everything else. So what if that money-losing girl didn’t come back? They had their precious son, what was there to fear?

“You had that unblurred video released, didn’t you?” Dong Zheng and Shen Wan cuddled on the sofa watching TV. She asked softly, unable to think of anyone else who would do such a sneaky thing besides her Wan Wan.

Previously, when Shen’s parents often came to make trouble, she thought Wan Wan was too soft-hearted to deal with them. It turns out she was waiting for this moment.

Perhaps her Wan Wan just hadn’t found the right opportunity. Taking rash action against them would have invited criticism. After all, those two were truly shameless. Even with a slight advantage, they would have caused trouble for Wan Wan.

This time, using the commotion they and that small-time internet celebrity created, then striking them down in one blow, was truly swift, fierce, and precise.

“Then their workplace situation was your doing, right? Zheng Zheng, reacting so quickly, I can only suspect you.”

Dong Zheng suppressed a smile. “Yes, I did it,” she embraced Shen Wan, nuzzling her neck. “Was that wrong?”

Shen Wan quickly shook her head. “No, it was great. It’s best they lost their jobs. They never cared for me since childhood. I’ve been earning my own pocket money since middle school. In middle school, I boarded at school and helped kind aunties and uncles at outside stalls when I had time, while also collecting recyclables to sell.

Others might think they paid all my high school fees? Actually, most of the high school fees I saved myself. This included money from part-time jobs, selling collected bottles, and some that neighbors and relatives secretly gave me. They only let me go to high school after I agreed to continue taking care of Shen Bo. For me, they just gave birth to me and fed me. But I’ve more than repaid them for how much they squeezed me. Their main purpose in letting me live was to sell me for money when I grew up.

Don’t they love their son? Even without jobs, their precious Shen Bo will support them. They still have retirement pensions, oh no, not anymore. But their social insurance should be enough, right? If not, they can just continue paying it themselves. They don’t really need me for elder care. If they dare to make a big fuss, I’ll just rehash all the past events online. If they want living expenses, I’ll give the money to Shen Bo, 800 yuan each month to Shen Bo. Let this good brother take good care of his parents. Shen Bo is their good son, how could he mistreat his parents?

Who dares say I haven’t given elder care money? After all, they should rely on their son in old age. I’m afraid they’ll lose the money in their confusion, so giving it to Shen Bo isn’t wrong, is it? Haha, anyway, they’re supposed to subsidize Shen Bo, aren’t they?”

Dong Zheng’s heart thumped. How did she fall for this little devil? So wicked, anyone who wronged her would probably be schemed against until they were skinned.

“Well done.”

But it did sound quite satisfying.

They smiled at each other, their eyes meeting just as the doorbell rang.

Both smiles faded, and Shen Wan asked, “Besides our stinky nephew, who else would come knocking at this hour?”

“It must be him.” Dong Zheng thought to herself that the stinky nephew came at such an inopportune time, always interrupting her good moments. She let go of Shen Wan and went to open the door.

As soon as Li Zhan entered, he smelled the fragrance of flowers filling the room. Ever since his aunt started dating, the flowers in this house were changed daily.

She used to scold him for not being frugal when chasing girls, but wasn’t she the same? Now that she had won her love, she was spending more and more. Truly worthy of being his dear aunt.

But Li Zhan had no time to tease about all this today. He came here in a bad mood, seeking out his only relative. Only here could he dare to say anything, relax, and show the vulnerability unbecoming of Li Corporation’s CEO, freely expressing his different side.

Even in front of Xia Xuan, he didn’t dare show his vulnerable side, fearing she wouldn’t like it.

When tired, sitting at his aunt’s place for a while would restore his energy and spirit to deal with upcoming matters.

Dong Zheng had originally wanted to scold him a bit, but seeing the dark circles under Li Zhan’s eyes, she held her tongue.

Li Zhan changed his shoes and lazily sat on the sofa, saying, “Auntie, just pretend I’m not here. I’m just borrowing a place to sit. Do whatever you want, I don’t mind.”

With that, Li Zhan closed his eyes, hugging a cushion as he leaned back on the sofa.

After a while, Li Zhan felt something was off. Opening his eyes, he found a pair of women seriously examining him. His mouth twitched. With them staring at him with such big eyes, how could he empty his mind? It was truly frightening.

“I forgot, Auntie is no longer alone,” Li Zhan said pitifully, looking like an abandoned child.

Dong Zheng felt sympathetic seeing him like this. “No matter how many people, you can come to Auntie’s place whenever you want.”

“Auntie is the best,” Li Zhan smiled. Indeed, only his aunt was the best.

Seeing this, Shen Wan understood why Li Zhan became so crazy and obsessive after something happened to Dong Zheng. He was truly pitiful, after all, being betrayed again and again by the person he loved, wearing one green hat after another. He was the most unfortunate male lead she had encountered in this series.

“Your aunt is right. Come whenever you want, I won’t mind,” Shen Wan comforted him. “I’m your aunt’s person now, so you should call me aunt-in-law. We’re all family, don’t think too much.”

Li Zhan couldn’t help but laugh. Still so shameless. His aunt’s taste was truly unique.

“Ah Zhan, what happened? Is there a problem with the company?” Dong Zheng hadn’t received any news about issues at Li Corporation. Seeing Li Zhan’s exhausted and powerless state, it didn’t seem related to the company, more like someone who had just been dumped.

“Is there a problem with your relationship with Xia Xuan?” Dong Zheng asked hesitantly. “Did she break up with you again, ignore you, and leave the country in anger? Ah Zhan, forget it… You think she’s good no matter what I say. I won’t say anything else, but Auntie wants to tell you, even if you like someone very much, don’t forget to be good to yourself. Breaking up so many times clearly shows her heart isn’t with you. Why are you still so obsessed?”

Li Zhan’s lips curved in bitterness. “Auntie, she didn’t leave, and we didn’t have a fight.”

“Then what’s wrong?” Dong Zheng couldn’t understand. If Xia Xuan stayed contentedly with Li Zhan, she really had no objections. After all, she knew Xia Xuan’s significant influence on Li Zhan.

It was during that time when she was immersed in her sister’s death that she neglected this child. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have let Xia Xuan enter his life and become his whole world. But at that time, she was just a young girl too, only four years older than Li Zhan. How could she have thought of all this?

“Don’t worry, Auntie. It’s nothing major. I just came to sit for a while. I can handle all the matters,” Li Zhan said, looking at Dong Zheng and Shen Wan’s intertwined fingers and loving demeanor. “I will be good to myself.”

Since seeing those photos and learning about that meticulously planned approach, he had already figured things out.

But fifteen years of devotion still made his heart ache. These were things he had willingly given. Who could he blame? If he had to blame someone, he could only blame his own blindness.

Now he had many things to do. He never imagined Xia Xuan would be involved with Yao Heng, and he had also uncovered some clues about Yao Shanqing.

He enviously watched Dong Zheng peeling a tangerine for Shen Wan. Shen Wan didn’t eat it immediately but first fed a small segment into Dong Zheng’s mouth. The two happily ate the tangerine, truly seeming to ignore his existence.

Actually, he wanted to attract his aunt’s attention. When he said to pretend he didn’t exist, it was just talk. Why did they take it seriously?

“Try some, it’s very sweet,” Shen Wan handed the remaining half of the tangerine, with the peel not completely removed, to Li Zhan. “You child, if you want to eat, just say so. Would it kill you to say ‘Aunt-in-law, give me some’? If you want something, you should say it. Don’t be shy to speak up. If you don’t say it, who knows what you want? They say the squeaky wheel gets the grease, that’s the principle.”

Li Zhan stiffly took the tangerine, peeled it forcefully, threw all the skin into the trash, and stuffed the remaining tangerine into his mouth.

Hmm, a bit sweet.

“Sweet, right?” Shen Wan asked happily, picking up another tangerine and handing it to Dong Zheng. “Zheng Zheng, peel another one for me. I gave half of the last one to our nephew.”

Dong Zheng naturally smiled and complied, making Li Zhan’s eyes hurt. Didn’t his aunt fear this behavior would stimulate him into madness?

“Want more?” Shen Wan noticed Li Zhan’s gaze and proudly said, “Very sweet, right? Originally, tangerines aren’t this sweet, but because Zheng Zheng peeled it, even seventy percent sweetness becomes one hundred percent.”

Li Zhan’s smile gradually stiffened. Was there so much to say about eating a tangerine? But he truly wouldn’t mind taking half of the tangerine his aunt peeled.

“Auntie’s peeled tangerines are the sweetest. I want more,” Li Zhan suddenly felt very relaxed and wanted to snatch some food from this woman.

Sure enough, seeing the other’s face change, his mood improved. His aunt was still his aunt, no matter what, she wouldn’t forget her nephew.

“Give half of this one to Ah Zhan. After he leaves, I’ll peel the rest for you,” Dong Zheng whispered. Li Zhan heard clearly and his face turned green.

Shen Wan generously gave the newly peeled whole tangerine to Li Zhan. “Eat up. Who told you to be the younger generation? I’ll let you have it.”

Li Zhan ate the tangerine with mixed feelings, looking at the plate of tangerines. Giving him one certainly wasn’t a loss, after all, his aunt would peel all of them for her later.

Li Zhan ate ten in one go, finally leaving satisfied under Shen Wan’s glaring eyes.

“I don’t know what happened to Ah Zhan, but I feel it must be related to Xia Xuan. But I promised Ah Zhan not to interfere in their affairs.”

“Want me to have someone look into it for you?” Shen Wan suggested.

Dong Zheng hesitated for a moment, then shook her head. “Forget it. If I interfere, it might make Ah Zhan protect her more. Let them resolve it themselves.”

“Alright then. Peel an apple for me. Our stinky nephew ate all the tangerines.”

Dong Zheng shook her head and resigned herself to peeling apples. But she knew that today, Shen Wan wasn’t really trying to compete with Ah Zhan for food, just trying to liven up the atmosphere. Her Wan Wan was the best.


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