Chapter 112: You Actually Know Me?

Those words drove Shen Sheng to the brink of madness. After all his hard work and relentless pursuit, why were these things withheld from him, only to be handed over to Shen Yan without a second thought? Shen Sheng couldn’t understand—what was it that Shen Yan had that made him so favored by the resources?

The matriarch of the Shen family sensed the coldness in Shen Sheng’s tone, but considering the family's future, she chose to remain silent.

With a sudden burst of anger, Shen Sheng slammed his hand down, flipping the bedside table over with a loud crash.

The matriarch trembled violently, her eyes darkening instantly.

“This matter is settled as it is. The rest can be discussed later.”

Leaving those words behind, she rose and walked away. She feared that if she stayed any longer, Shen Sheng might lash out at her.

After her departure, Shen Sheng vented his frustration by hurling objects around the hospital room.

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With both her brothers still in the country, Shen Tiantian found it unbearable to remain abroad alone. Once she finished her current courses, she wasted no time returning home.

Upon hearing this news, Yu Wanqing grew deeply concerned for Ye Yaoyao.

“Yaoyao, your situation is really tough. Now that Shen Tiantian’s back, I’m afraid she won’t make things easy for you.”

Ye Yaoyao paused in her work, frowning in confusion. “She won’t make things easy for me? On what grounds?”

Of course, Ye Yaoyao knew Shen Tiantian was Shen Yan’s sister. But since she had been with Shen Yan, she had done nothing to provoke her. Sometimes, doing nothing is the greatest kindness.

“I heard she and Qin Miao grew up together and got along well,” Yu Wanqing said earnestly. “If Qin Miao whispers anything in her ear, she might make things difficult for you.”

“Let her try,” Ye Yaoyao replied firmly. She was not one to shy away from conflict. She wasn’t afraid of the Shen family—how could she fear Shen Tiantian?

Naturally, Qin Miao had also heard about Shen Tiantian’s return, but her brow furrowed deeply.

Though she had some resources lately, they fell far short of expectations. After the earlier publicity, her negative reputation was overwhelming, and she struggled to turn things around.

The Shen family matriarch was barely holding on, so Qin Miao planned to proceed cautiously, climbing steadily.

But the slow pace was unbearable to her.

Some brazen fools even dared to suggest she submit to their advances.

How dare they? She, the eldest Miss Qin, was no one’s plaything.

Her pride and lofty standards meant she looked down on such people. Unable to secure resources, her status in the entertainment industry was sinking fast.

Qin Miao had hoped to stir up rumors using Gu Yancheng’s connections, but he had already faded from the scene and couldn’t help her.

Now, Qin Miao was no different from an ordinary nobody.

As she wrestled with whether to give up resisting these advances, Shen Tiantian returned.

On the day Shen Tiantian arrived, Qin Miao went to the airport to greet her.

“Tiantian, you must be tired from the trip. Come, I’ve arranged a welcome banquet for you,” Qin Miao smiled, signaling the people in the corner to capture the moment.

But Shen Tiantian coldly avoided Qin Miao’s outstretched hand, her gaze icy. “My family already made arrangements. I don’t need you.”

Leaving those words behind, Shen Tiantian stepped into a car. As Qin Miao tried to follow, the door slammed shut in her face.

Her attitude was unmistakable—she had no fondness for Qin Miao.

Indeed, they had grown up together, but Shen Tiantian never liked her. Qin Miao had always been a calculating schemer, while Shen Tiantian was straightforward and couldn’t stand her.

When news spread that Shen Yan was involved with Qin Miao, Shen Tiantian didn’t interfere in others’ affairs and took the opportunity to study abroad, naturally avoiding Qin Miao’s toxic influence.

This return was solely because she was alone overseas—nothing to do with Qin Miao.

She had no idea where Qin Miao had gotten her information to shamelessly cling to her.

Truly outrageous!

Without waiting for Qin Miao, Shen Tiantian ordered the driver to leave.

Back at the Shen estate, Shen Tiantian first greeted the matriarch.

The matriarch treated Shen Tiantian well, granting her everything she deserved over the years, as long as she stayed out of company affairs.

Shen Tiantian was well aware of this and never interfered.

“Grandmother, I heard our eldest brother was injured. Should I go visit him in the hospital?”

At the mention of Shen Sheng, the matriarch’s expression darkened. She grabbed Shen Tiantian’s arm. “No.”

“Why, Grandmother?” Shen Tiantian asked.

“Your eldest brother is an ungrateful wretch. Don’t bother with him.”

Recalling the day Shen Sheng had yelled at her in the hospital, the matriarch’s anger surged.

“I’ve devoted myself to paving the way for him all these years, and what did he do? Throw fits at me at the slightest displeasure. What use is he to me?”

She sighed heavily. “It’s enough. I feel like I’ve raised nothing but an ungrateful wolf.”

Whenever troubled, the matriarch confided in Shen Tiantian, sharing her frustrations.

Over the years, Shen Tiantian had come to know most of what had transpired.

To ease the matriarch’s mood, Shen Tiantian sometimes joined in the complaints.

Yet deep down, she harbored reservations, feeling the situation might not be entirely one-sided.

Hearing the matriarch’s grievances, Shen Tiantian cleverly echoed them before gently massaging her chest.

Her eyes flickered. “Grandmother, I heard the one who injured eldest brother was... Ye Yaoyao?”

At the mention of Ye Yaoyao's name, the matriarch’s reaction was even stronger.

She slammed her cane against the floor with a grimace.

“Don’t mention that girl to me!”

Her disdain for Ye Yaoyao was etched deep into her bones. “If it weren’t for her, how could the Shen family have suffered so much?”

Shen Tiantian quickly patted the matriarch’s chest to calm her. “Grandmother, don’t get upset. Your health is the priority.”

This only deepened Shen Tiantian’s curiosity about Ye Yaoyao.

Not only had she pushed Qin Miao aside to claim the position of the Shen family’s young mistress, but she had also given Shen Sheng a harsh lesson.

Most importantly... despite all she had done, the matriarch was powerless beyond anger.

Such a formidable figure deserved Shen Tiantian’s attention.

After soothing the matriarch, Shen Tiantian stood and said, “Grandmother, I’ll go visit eldest brother in the hospital.”

With that, she left hastily.

Instead of heading straight to the hospital, Shen Tiantian went to the Ye estate, waiting downstairs for Ye Yaoyao to finish work.

Ye Yaoyao had dismissed Yu Wanqing’s words from her mind and was quite surprised when Shen Tiantian stopped her on her way out.

“You must be Ye Yaoyao, right?” Shen Tiantian asked bluntly.

“And you’re Shen Tiantian?”

“You actually know me?” Shen Tiantian exclaimed, pointing at herself excitedly.