RT Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Protecting His Own

Chapter 33: Protecting His Own

The person speaking was Shao Bingheng.

As soon as he spoke, the atmosphere in the entire family banquet hall instantly became subtle.

Everyone’s eyes turned to Shao Chengxi, who had been singled out, waiting to see the drama unfold within the Shao family’s eldest branch.

Shu Lin felt puzzled and uneasy at Shao Bingheng’s sudden attack, and couldn’t help but tightly grip Shao Chengxi’s hand under the tablecloth.

This wasn’t the time for him to say much.

Shao Chengxi lowered his eyes and glanced at Shu Lin’s slender white fingers.

They both wore the jade rings given by Shao Tingrui on their ring fingers.

Because they were secretly married, they usually didn’t wear the rings.

But the Shao family members all knew the inside story, and he had specifically reminded Shu Lin to wear them when they came.

The necessary formality helped to strengthen Shu Lin’s position in the Shao family.

He squeezed Shu Lin’s hand in return, then raised his eyes to look at Shao Bingheng, his expression calm and unhurried.

“I do know why my older brother is absent today. Father is aware that my older brother is sick. I went to the hospital to see him, and he still can’t be discharged. For his own sake and everyone’s health, the doctor advised him not to appear in crowded places, so as not to aggravate his condition.”

Originally, with this explanation, regardless of the truth, the matter would have passed.

Who knew that Shao Bingheng seemed to have taken the wrong medicine, and wouldn’t let it go.

“Nonsense, I went to see him this morning, why didn’t I hear the doctor say that? It’s that you didn’t let him…”

“Father,” Shao Chengxi said, emphasizing his tone, interrupting him, “Do you want me to announce my older brother’s condition in public, or do you want Father to decide whether to tell everyone? To prove that I’m not talking nonsense.”

Being turned back on by Shao Chengxi in public, Shao Bingheng’s face turned ugly.

The true nature of Shao Yuanheng’s illness wasn’t clear to the members of the other branches of the Shao family, but it aroused different guesses.

Shao Chengxi knew that his father Shao Bingheng valued his reputation the most, and turning the tables on him in public was somewhat provocative and a reminder.

Shao Bingheng naturally didn’t want everyone to know that Shao Yuanheng had Pheromone Imbalance Disorder, so he restrained himself, pursed his lips, snorted, and said:

“What illness can your older brother have? It’s just a viral flu, a little serious. Actually, it wouldn’t matter if he attended, but he’s just afraid of infecting everyone, that’s why he didn’t come.”

After speaking, he glanced at Shu Lin, his face inexplicably sour, and added a disgruntled remark:

“I pointed you out in public to remind you, don’t just care about your Omega all day long, also care about your older brother, don’t forget, he and you, and Shiyan, came from the same womb.”

Shao Bingheng’s obvious hostility made everyone’s eyes focus on Shu Lin again, all with playful expressions.

Shu Lin had been sitting there obediently, but now he was inexplicably caught in the crossfire, his face flushed red, and he lowered his head.

Shao Chengxi’s face showed obvious displeasure, he raised his hand and gently placed it on Shu Lin’s shoulder, patted it lightly, and said clearly:

“Father, on such a joyous and important day, you can certainly publicly reprimand your son, and in terms of etiquette and upbringing, your son should accept it.”

Here, he paused, looking directly at Shao Bingheng.

“It’s just that Shu Lin is different. This is his first time celebrating the New Year in the Shao family. He is already away from his loved ones and feels especially restrained. Now he is being blamed for no reason because of our father and son, which is really wronged and aggrieved. If Father has any complaints, just tell your son, don’t insinuate my Omega.”

He slowed down his speech for the following words.

“Just as you said, Shu Lin is different from our three brothers, he wasn’t born from the same womb as us, but he is also someone else’s precious son.”

These words were fair and impartial in their partiality, especially resonating with those who had married into the Shao family, and they couldn’t help but nod in support.

Shu Lin raised his head, looked at him, his eyes filled with emotion and admiration.

For a moment, Shao Bingheng felt like he was being roasted on a fire, and couldn’t open his mouth again.

Although he had sufficient hidden reasons for his attack, he was indeed a little impulsive today.

He also forgot that his second son, who was in politics, was used to confronting his political opponents, and would never tolerate differing opinions.

However, the way he was acting today was clearly protective of his own.

The two were newly married, and now he was treating his little Omega as his most precious calf to protect.

They were all Alphas, didn’t he know what they were like?

He was really old, and had even forgotten this.

Some were surprised by Shao Chengxi’s actions to protect his wife, some were watching the excitement, some were sneering, and more were envious.

The Shao family members had high status, and most of those who married into the family were social climbers. There were almost none who, like Shao Chengxi, openly confronted their father to protect their wife.

It could be seen that this US-Class Omega was not ordinary.

Shao Tingrui sat in the main seat, his eyes sweeping between the father and son of the eldest branch, sensing the undercurrents between them.

As the head of the family, he didn’t want things to be unpleasant on New Year’s Eve.

So, he tapped the table lightly and said with authority:

“Alright, since Yuanheng is feeling unwell, just explain it clearly. Such a simple matter, you father and son are talking a lot of nonsense here, spoiling the fun. Let’s not talk nonsense anymore, today is New Year’s Eve, let’s start the banquet, don’t let these little things affect your mood.”

Upon hearing this, everyone echoed in support, and the atmosphere of the family banquet became lively again.

The reunion dinner began, Shao Chengxi helped Shu Lin pick his favorite dishes, and took the opportunity to secretly pinch his face when no one was paying attention.

Shu Lin angrily swatted his hand away, “Don’t mess around, eat properly, people will laugh.”

Shao Chengxi leaned in close to his ear and coaxed softly, “Baby, give me a smile, and your husband will give you a big red envelope tonight.”

Shu Lin didn’t spoil his fun, and grinned at him, “Hehehe, okay, I’m smiling, remember, a big red envelope.”

Shao Chengxi pinched his face again, “Good boy.”

Shu Lin glared at him and gave him a piece of fish, and he finally calmed down.

After the family banquet ended, according to custom, it was time to hand out red envelopes.

Shu Lin was a newcomer, and received red envelopes from almost everyone, with Shao Tingrui giving him the biggest one.

When Grand Aunt Shao Yuqin gave him a red envelope, she also whispered to comfort him:

“You’ve been wronged today, but fortunately Chengxi cares about you, so don’t hold your father’s faults against him, people get old and easily confused, don’t take it to heart, ah.”

Shu Lin smiled with his eyes crinkling, “As soon as Father gives me a red envelope, I only remember his red envelope.”

“Hahaha, that’s right. You are such a pleasing child.”

Afterwards, everyone gathered in groups of three or five to have fun.

The younger generation of children gathered together and played card games.

Although Shu Lin wasn’t proficient in cards, he quickly integrated into it under the guidance of Shao Shiyan, and played quite well, winning several rounds in a row.

Shao Tingrui stayed in the hall for a while, afraid that with him there, others wouldn’t have as much fun, so he took Shao Bingheng and Shao Chengxi to the study upstairs.

Inside the study, the atmosphere was heavy.

Shao Tingrui sat behind the desk, his gaze stern, looking at Shao Bingheng opposite him:

“Starting a fight with your own son in public during the New Year, and involving innocent people, is really too inappropriate. Tell me, what exactly is going on?”

Shao Bingheng pulled a long face, glared at Shao Chengxi unhappily, pursed his lips, and hesitated.