Chapter 494 A Phone Call Topples the Divorce
Ye Shenge nodded. Many children with psychological problems were caused by parents' neglect and quarrels.
"Does Big Cousin not come back to see the children now?"
"He does. The key is that when he comes back, he only knows how to see the children and play with them, but he ignores the child's mother. What kind of couple can live like this?"
"Alright, I'll have a good talk with Big Cousin after I get back. There are many ways for two people to get along, and avoidance is the stupidest solution that solves nothing."
"Nannan is right. He's over thirty, yet he's not as perceptive as his sister."
Grandma sighed. She always had a feeling that their Bai family was on the decline!
Not long after, Xiao Shuo Bo was brought down with red eyes. Seeing his grandmother, he immediately reached out for a hug.
Big Aunt quickly stood up and took her little grandson. As soon as the little fellow was in his grandmother's arms, he pressed his face against hers.
"Grandma, water!"
"Oh, our little Shuo Bo is thirsty."
Then Ye Shenge saw Big Aunt glance at Luo Xue Li.
"This brat didn't say he was thirsty upstairs, and he wouldn't drink even when I offered him milk."
Big Aunt ignored Luo Xue Li and quickly asked the nanny to bring some warm water in a bottle.
"Does Xiao Shuo Bo still know who I am?"
Ye Shenge gently clapped her hands in front of Xiao Shuo Bo. The little fellow, being cooperative, reached out and took Ye Shenge's hand.
"Hu."
"Hahahaha, it's Auntie."
"Hu."
The milk bottle was brought over, and Xiao Shuo Bo latched onto it. No one intentionally teased him anymore. He drank half a bottle before stopping.
Luo Xue Li felt a surge of resentment. This brat, so young, already knew how to complain.
"A Chun, bring the steamed egg that's been kept warm."
"Coming right up!"
The little fellow knew he was getting food and crawled into Ye Shenge's arms, clearly making space for Grandma to feed him.
"This little guy is quite clever."
Grandma also reached out and poked the little great-grandson's chubby cheek. The little fellow even grinned.
"Yes, Shuo Bo is more clever than Shuo Yang."
"You shouldn't say that in front of Shuo Yang. You should treat children equally."
Ye Shenge was speechless. She didn't understand how Luo Xue Li always managed to find fault with herself.
"Yes, I haven't said that in front of Shuo Yang, and Shuo Yang is already very well-behaved and sensible."
"It's good that you think so. Children are like that; they treat you the way you treat them. You can talk to them more when you have time, so they can be closer to you."
"Yes, I understand."
Ye Shenge no longer liked the atmosphere at the Bai family's home, especially when Luo Xue Li was present. It always felt suffocating.
After Xiao Shuo Bo finished eating, Ye Shenge took him to the garden for a walk.
"Xiao Shuo Bo, say Auntie."
"Hu, hu."
"Auntie."
"Hu, hu."
"Hahahaha, Xiao Shuo Bo's little mouth is amazing, keep calling."
As the two of them were happily playing, Ye Shenge felt someone behind her. When she turned around, she saw Luo Xue Li standing about five steps away.
"Xiao Shuo Bo, look who's here!"
"Mom."
"That's great, Mom is called so clearly."
Ye Shenge could tell from Luo Xue Li's expression that she had something to say. She quickly handed the child over to her, as she didn't want to listen.
"Alright, let Mommy accompany you to look at the flowers. Auntie will go with your Great-Grandma, okay?"
With that, Ye Shenge smiled at Luo Xue Li and turned to leave, but Luo Xue Li clearly didn't want Ye Shenge to go.
"Shenge, I want to talk to you about something."
"Oh? What does Big Cousin's wife want to say?"
Ye Shenge couldn't leave, so she sat down on a nearby chair and listened.
Luo Xue Li also sat down, her ingratiating smile was truly blinding.
"Shenge, I want you to help me find someone to transfer my younger brother to a different high school."
"Ah, that's probably not a good idea. After all, I think Big Cousin's advice to you was quite reasonable."
"He doesn't care about me now. Whatever I say to him, he just brushes me off. I want to give my brother a better environment, and then our Luo family can have a university student."
Ye Shenge continued to play with Xiao Shuo Bo. She wouldn't do anything that would embarrass others.
"Also, if my younger brother succeeds in the future, he can help Chu Fan in business. You heard Grandpa today; Chu Fan doesn't have a talent for business, but if my brother helps him in the future, it will be different. The Bai family might grow bigger and bigger."
The smile on Ye Shenge's face vanished. What did she mean? The Bai family would rely on her brother in the future? Were the remaining members of the Bai family all dead?
"Big Cousin's wife, you're really thinking too much. Do you know why my mom and I never participate in the Bai family's business?"
"No, I thought your business was too small, and the Bai family wouldn't be interested!"
Ye Shenge was so choked up she could have died. Their business was small! If that was the case, she didn't need to give Luo Xue Li any face.
"So, in Big Cousin's wife's eyes, our family's businesses are all small businesses. Well, after all, we've just entered the business world.
However, the Bai family and the Ye family don't mix their businesses to avoid future conflicts over money. This is a rule the Bai family has followed in the business world for many years. It's called keeping it within the family.
So, in the future, no matter how outstanding and capable your brother is, he will never be able to enter the Bai family's business circle. It's better to focus on your own affairs. Besides, to put it bluntly, your brother isn't even good enough for my small business."
"Shenge, you know I didn't mean that. I just meant your business..."
"I don't know, and I don't want to know. It would be best if you could just manage your own life. As for other things, don't think too much. Too much desire in your heart will backfire. Don't end up losing everything."
Luo Xue Li quickly waved her hands, almost dropping Xiao Shuo Bo. Fortunately, Ye Shenge quickly caught him and held him in her arms, patting him to comfort him.
"Look at what you're doing, you can't even take care of a child."
"Shenge, it's my fault, but I really have no desires. Please don't misunderstand me."
"You know best whether you have desires or not. Also, let me tell you, being able to maintain a business doesn't mean you're not excellent. In the business world, being able to hold onto your family's enterprise is already very impressive.
Are you still your Big Cousin's wife? As a wife, you don't trust him first, never acknowledging his hard work, and now you arrogantly insult me with your brother. You are truly exceptionally intelligent.
Also, the Bai family never splits up. Those who are suited for maintaining the business stay in the rear, while those suited for doing business go out. This is why the Bai family can maintain its position as the richest family. Don't try to disgust the Bai family with your so-called 'Laozi' brother."
Ye Shenge hugged the child and stood up to leave. Talking to an idiot was a waste of time. She even dared to look down on Ye Shenge's business as small. How ambitious was she? Did she really think the Bai family belonged to Bai Chu Fan alone?
"Shenge, Shenge, don't be angry. Big Cousin's wife misspoke."
"Alright, stop shouting. If you keep shouting, have you considered the consequences if Grandma hears you? People should learn to be smart, not think they are superior. In fact, your position in the Bai family is not stable at all. You should focus on how to secure your position as the young mistress of the Bai family first."
Ye Shenge truly detested Luo Xue Li. If she didn't have to visit her grandparents every week, she would never come.
Ye Shenge entered the living room, handed the child to her grandmother, and went upstairs. She entered her grandfather's study and picked up the phone. Her anger hadn't subsided yet. If she didn't vent it, what if she got sick!
"Hello, Bai Chu Fan."
"Heh heh, how are things going for Big Cousin while you're away?"
"Shenge, do you miss Big Cousin? The jewelry I ordered from abroad for you will arrive in a few days. I'll personally deliver it to your house."
"Hmph, did you order for your wife too?"
"Of course I did. In all these years, have I ever bought anything for you that she didn't get?"
"That's more like it. Don't leave your wife at home all the time. Women need care too."
Bai Chu Fan was silent on the phone for a moment, then his voice sounded somewhat helpless.
"Did she upset you?"
"She didn't upset me. I just can't stand you not coming home every day. Do you know what you're doing? Cowardly behavior. You can support the Bai family's business, so why can't you handle your own marriage?"
"Shenge, don't get agitated. Be careful of your heart."
"You know about my heart condition, and yet you, in your early thirties, look so dejected every day. Can you still have a good body?"
Bai Chu Fan smiled and closed his eyes on the other end of the phone, patiently listening to his sister's criticism.
"Look at your lack of ambition. Can you hide forever? You might as well become a monk; then everything will be over!"
"Luo Xue Li upset you today, didn't she? It's okay if you don't say it, because I know her too well. She has a way of making people lose their temper and patience. Even you, who are usually so good-tempered, could be provoked to such anger, which shows she's being foolish again."
"You, you really know her well."
"Hahahaha, yes, I know her too well. A gentle yet extremely foolish person. She lives in her own perception. Even if she's good for a few days, she always goes back to her old ways. If you say she has bad intentions, she doesn't, but she also hasn't done anything worth cherishing."
"What do you mean? Have things reached the point of not cherishing her anymore?"
"Yes, I've thought about it for a long time. I'm preparing to be the first person in the Bai family to divorce, to free ourselves."
Ye Shenge had no anger left. How could she have called and stumbled upon a divorce!
In her previous life, Ye Shenge would have cheered for her Big Cousin's divorce. But in the rigid Bai family, and with Luo Xue Li, who wouldn't let go, divorce was not an easy thing to say.
"I think you're daydreaming."
"Hahahaha, yes, you also think it's impossible?"
"It's not impossible, but it's too difficult. You can't even get rid of Luo Xue Li, the person involved, not to mention the damned rules of the Bai family."
As Ye Shenge said this, her voice was very low, and she glanced at the closed door, afraid her grandfather would hear and hit her with his cane.
"Hahahaha, finally, someone said it. My sister is indeed mighty.
I don't plan to remarry. The Bai family's rules are irrelevant. As for Luo Xue Li, she is indeed troublesome, but I will talk to her properly and give her enough money to live comfortably for a lifetime. I believe that when I am resolute, she will make a choice."