Chapter 302: Concubines

"Patriarch Chu…" Shen Qui held Old Patriarch Chu's gaze, his face devoid of any expression.

"Mr. Shen, what happened earlier was a misunderstanding. This was all my fault." Old Madam Chu's action immediately surprised Shen Qui. He stared at the woman bowing before him. Seeing him in a daze, the old madam continued, "I admit I didn't like Miss Lyca, but that was only because I was instigated by Miss Chu Yuyan. " Of course, she immediately put all the blame on Chu Yuyan. "They led me to believe that your wife is a poisonous woman who was scheming against our family. As the matriarch, my motherly instincts kicked in and I decided to test you. I just wanted to see if you will turn hostile against us after my treatment."

"So you were expecting us to still smile despite staying in a room without a heater?"

"Mr. Shen, that is purely an accident. The room's heater wasn't broken before you arrive. That was— "

"So you are saying that I lied?"

"No! No! No! That wasn't the case. That is not the case at all. " The old Madam panicked. On the way here, the old patriarch already explained everything to her. How could she not understand the woman's importance to their Chu Family? The Old Matriarch had always been proud because she was born from a rich family. She grew up and even married into another rich family. She always thought that money could buy everything.

Sadly, money is not enough to prolong one's life. It might be enough to numb the pain from diseases, but it's not enough to cure it. Just as her husband said. It is easy to buy medicines and pay for the best products, but it's not easy to find someone with the right amount of skills and talents to help them out.

"I was too shortsighted and let people manipulate me." The Old Matriarch uttered. She had lived a very spoiled life, but she knew the value of words and sincerity. After all, she already experienced a lot of things in life. If she wasn't someone flexible, she wouldn't have survived this long in this very cruel world. "Please forgive this old one!"

However, this action was enough to make Shen Qui suspicious. He immediately knew that this person needed something more than the weapons that Lyca offered them. He took a step back and helped the old madam straightened her back. "It's already late now. Let's talk tomorrow when my wife is already awake. After all, I can't decide for her. In this incident, my wife was the one who suffered the most." His gaze landed towards the twins, Chu Nan and Chu Munan who were standing behind their grandfather.

The two met his gaze and nodded silently.

"Grandfather, we should leave. They have been through a lot. Let's give them some time to rest." Chu Nan whispered.

"Yes. Yes. We should leave. Mr. Shen… I will come back tomorrow. I hope Mrs. Shen will recover soon." The old Patriarch gave a cordial smile before leading his wife, grandson, and parade of security towards the elevator. Seeing them gone, Shen Qui went inside the room.

"They wanted something more than the bullet." Shen Qui said. This family existed for centuries in Ath Province. While they didn't involve themselves in politics, these people have ruled this place using their money. How could they just lower their heads like that?

"Hmmm." Lyca sat back up as she nodded. "Wasn't expecting that." Why would someone's attitude suddenly change? Simple. They needed something from her. But what could it be? "Maybe they wanted me to marry the twins."

"…" He approached her, palms already on her forehead. "You don't have a fever. Was it some internal injury?"

"What's wrong? Do you think I am not the right woman to marry the twins? I am an upright individual! Beautiful, smart, gentle, and kind. A little scheming, but not evil. A little lazy, but not too much. I know how to cook too. I should be the perfect matriarch. " She smiled.

"Perhaps head injury?" Shen Qui's gaze turns suspicious. "Are you high?" What little scheming but not evil? If this woman wasn't considered evil, then… everyone is considered too kind! "You should stop taking powders with unknown effects. Look at yourself, hallucinating. I should probably record this so I can show you this side when you wake up tomorrow."

She playfully slapped his arm. "You aren't jealous? Why are you not jealous? Are you so confident?"

"Why would I get jealous?"

"Chu Nan and Chu Munan are both handsome and accomplished. You're not scared I will like one of them? Hm?"

"…" This woman is truly making him speechless. "Even if you like one of them, what does it have to do with me?"

"Eh? Mr. Shen is actually this kind? You are okay with me taking concubines?"

"…" He beamed and nodded. "Of course."

"Really?"

"Of course!"

She squinted. "Really?"

"I am kind and gentle. Of course, I would allow you to take them."

"Then screw you!" Lyca's face darkened. "Don't talk to me. Don't lie down beside me!" She pulled the blanket and covered her head as she lay on the bed. She heard him laugh before lying next to her. "This bed is mine. Go sleep on the couch!"

Women. Shen Qui shook his head inwardly. "Wife… if you really like someone." He slowly stroked her head. "Can I really stop you from doing anything to them?" Lyca was always willful and unconventional. If she would like someone, she would surely do something about it. "Even if I do something to stop you… I won't be able to. With your brains and skills, I would only end up dying. So, it is better for me to let you take them and kill them afterward, no?"

Just as he expected, Lyca removed the blanket from her head. "Really?"

"Really," he nodded. "It's not like I don't have any methods to get rid of someone."

Lyca smiled. Now that she thought about it. Shen Qui's words really made sense. "You are still the smartest." He leaned and give him a small kiss. "Don't worry, I won't like anyone else."