I am not just a tycoon-Chapter 812 - 475: Three Palaces and Six Courts, The True Fragrance Law_2

"Mom, don't be so quick to get angry," said Shen Yuan.

"What else is there?"

"It's not Minhui who's pregnant."

"Huh?!"

Li Hongjuan's voice jumped a few pitches: "Then who is it? Don't you only have two girlfriends?!"

"I didn't get a chance to tell you."

"...."

Li Hongjuan was at a loss for words, suddenly feeling so furious that her head started spinning: "Quick, Shen Heping, come and help me up."

"Mom, are you okay? What's wrong with having more children and grandchildren? Why are you so mad? Isn't having another grandkid a nice surprise?"

Li Hongjuan was helped over to the sofa, took a sip of water, and exhaled deeply before saying, "I think you're trying to drive me to my grave. We accepted Nana, we accepted Minhui, and now there's another one. Tell me, who's next?"

"My advisor, her name's Lih Xiao."

"Your advisor? Shen Yuan, Shen Yuan, you're really something, huh."

Li Hongjuan sneered coldly, "Planning to be an emperor, are you? Want me to set up a royal harem for you with three palaces and six chambers?"

"Mom, think positively! Most people only have one daughter-in-law to care for them. You're lucky enough to have multiple, all devoted to you. Imagine your house filled with grandchildren and great-grandchildren—why not enjoy it?"

Li Hongjuan laughed angrily, "Where are you now? Get back here immediately!"

"Mom, I'm busy these couple of days. If you have time, you can visit instead; I'll send you the address via WeChat."

Shen Yuan, of course, had no intention of returning. Coming back now would mean facing his mom with a rolling pin. He could only let Old Shen and Shen Xuan take the brunt of the storm for him first.

"Hold on a second!"

Before she could finish speaking, the dial tone abruptly rang out, "beep beep beep," making Li Hongjuan slap Shen Heping's thigh in frustration, "I'm livid! This little brat is so out of line! It's three girlfriends now—who knows how many more there'll be later?!"

"Ouch!"

Shen Heping, reading the newspaper, winced in pain, "You're mad, but why take it out on me?"

Seeing Shen Heping, Li Hongjuan's temper flared even more, "Who else can I hit? Look at the kind of son you've raised!"

Shen Heping removed his glasses and said, "Children have their own fortunes. Just let him do what he wants."

"Ha! You're so calm about this. Let me ask you: what happens when one of those girls finds out he's stringing along three of them? How's he going to fix the mess? He's practically walking a tightrope!"

"Our son can handle his affairs."

During the phone call, Shen Heping had been there the whole time and was mentally prepared, thinking, "This is just the tip of the iceberg. My son is probably juggling more than three women. I wouldn't dare say it all at once—it'd scare her senseless."

Li Hongjuan grew even angrier seeing Shen Heping's composed, unmoving demeanor. "Look at the son you taught—never a moment's peace!"

"?"

Shen Heping thought this was ridiculous: how is this my fault?

And for that matter, you didn't teach him either!

So when the kid succeeds, it's your teaching. When he's an idiot, it's mine?

"No, I have to go see for myself."

Li Hongjuan couldn't sit still any longer. On the one hand, she wanted to assess the girl—her character, family background, and all that. On the other hand, now that her son had gotten her pregnant, as his mother, it was only natural to pay a visit.

"Why the rush? Get a better grasp of the situation first," Shen Heping suggested.

"What's there to grasp? Your son even sent the address—clearly wanting us to go see her."

"Maybe Younger Sister Xuan knows about this. Call her back first and find out more from her."

Apologies, Xuanxuan. Your dad couldn't hold back either and could only get you to take the heat now… Shen Heping thought guiltily.

"You've got a point."

Saying that, Li Hongjuan called Shen Xuan, first asking if she knew anything about this. After getting a confirmation, she asked her to come home.

Shen Xuan happened to have no classes that afternoon, so she drove her beloved sports car back home—only to be greeted by a barrage of scolding.

"Shen Xuan! So you've grown wings, huh? Such an important matter, and you kept it from your parents? Do you even take us seriously?"

If Shen Xuan had known her mom had this attitude, she definitely wouldn't have come home and would've hidden out somewhere instead.

Just moments ago on the phone, her mom sounded calm, but she was wary and even asked Shen Yuan and Old Shen if it was safe to return. Both assured her it was fine.

Who could have predicted this? Did you two con me?

"Mom, come on now. How could I bring this up? This kind of thing should have been my brother's responsibility to explain, not mine. Plus, I wouldn't rat him out, right?"

"Oh, so you won't snitch on your brother but have no problem betraying your parents? What—you're sold out for one lousy car and a house, is that it?"

Li Hongjuan smacked the table, turning toward Old Shen and saying, "Shen Heping, go get the rolling pin. Let Shen Xuan see who's really in charge of this household."

Shen Heping headed to the kitchen, sighing inwardly, Sorry, Shen Xuan. You must know, your dad just went through the same ordeal.

Let your mom vent; it'll be fine afterward.

"Hold on, Dad, you're really going to get it?"

Shen Xuan wanted to cry but couldn't—why is it that whenever my brother causes trouble, I'm always the one who suffers?

Li Hongjuan was all bark and no bite, of course. She wasn't actually going to strike anyone. Instead, she asked, "Have you met this girl? What do you think of her?"

"She's great—very gentle, kind-hearted, and beautiful. My brother doesn't even deserve her."

"Is she really that great?" Li Hongjuan asked further.

"Why would I lie? She's also an amazing cook."

"How does she compare to your Mrs. Nana and Minhui?"

"She..."

"Ahem."

Shen Heping cleared his throat, cutting her off, "What, are you planning to rank your daughters-in-law now? It doesn't matter who's better. They're all carrying your grandchildren, and you need to treat them equally."

"Acting all wise now, huh?"

Li Hongjuan rolled her eyes. "What a mess of a son—haven't enjoyed a day of peace since he was born!"

She stood up then and said, "I'm going to the supermarket to buy groceries. Later, you two are coming with me to visit this girl's home. Shen Xuan, you've got her WeChat, right? Contact her."

....

Li Hongjuan bought two big bags of groceries at the supermarket, then had Shen Heping drive the Maybach to Lih Xiao's apartment complex.

Don't let Old Shen's gentle use of the car fool you—it was meticulously cared for. He often dusted it daily and wiped down the interior every few days.

Li Hongjuan noticed this and commented, "You never clean the house, but this old car gets spotless treatment."

But it's a Maybach! How can this old beauty be considered "an old car"? Old Shen grumbled internally but knew not to test Li Hongjuan's mood at the moment. If she wanted to say something, he'd let her.

By the time they arrived at Lih Xiao's apartment complex, it was already 4 p.m. Lih Xiao, knowing Shen Yuan's parents were visiting, was waiting for them in the underground garage.

Li Hongjuan felt pleased—her first impression was that this young woman seemed very polite.

She also noticed the girl was not only stunning but had an excellent figure, wearing glasses that gave off an academic air—clearly educated and refined.

I've got such a mess-up of a son, yet all his girlfriends are one-in-a-million? How does that work?

Lih Xiao apologized, "Uncle, Auntie, you're being too generous. I should have been the one visiting you first. I didn't expect you'd come to see me instead."

"It's nothing. You're pregnant and it's inconvenient for you to move around."

Li Hongjuan held her hand and scrutinized her carefully. "You're truly a beauty, dear."

Lih Xiao shyly smiled, "Auntie, my name is Lih Xiao, but you can just call me Xiaoxiao—everyone does, even my parents."

"Alright, Xiaoxiao."

Li Hongjuan and Lih Xiao hit it off right away, smiling as she said, "Don't call us Uncle and Aunt anymore—it feels too formal. If you don't mind, you can call us Mom and Dad."

Lih Xiao blushed slightly, nodding shyly, "Dad, Mom."

"What a sweet girl. Come, let's head upstairs. Mom's going to show you a thing or two in the kitchen today."

Li Hongjuan held Lih Xiao's hand and led her toward the elevator, asking, "How far along are you? Have you gone to the hospital for a check-up?"

"Just four weeks. I've already had one."

"...."

Shen Xuan and Shen Heping exchanged a glance and shook their heads in unison—this was some serious double standards. She'd just been ranting about wanting to scold Shen Yuan brutally, but now that she saw the future daughter-in-law, here she was acting oh-so-sweet.