Strongly pampered male wife

Chapter 11

The Yin family members who did not gain too many benefits from the meeting promptly ended the gathering.

Old Madam Shang along with her son, his wife, and her grandson sent Elder Yin's family off. When they returned to the family mansion, they all sat together in the living room.

During the meal earlier, Qiu Huilin, who remained silent throughout practically the entire gathering, was now having problems holding back. Although she was scared of old Madam Shang, there were some things she had to ask. So, she carefully chose her words, "Mum, why are you so happy today?"

Knowing what her daughter-in-law was thinking, old Madam Shang did not beat around the bush. "You're asking why I gave so many betrothal gifts to Changning?"

When dealing with old Madam Shang, Qiu Huilin always had a fear of her. Every glance old Madam Shang sent her way would make her heart beat faster, "No, it's just, it seems that mum has high regards for that He Changning."

"Hm, I do like that child, Changning a lot. Although he's quite young, but he's very stable, has a good disposition, intelligent and those good looks. He's very compatible with Yushang."

"But, he is a boy after all."

"You mean, Changning and Yushang are both male; although they're getting married, it would not last long, and that giving Changning that many gifts would be a big waste, is it?"

"Mum, that's not what I meant. I just think that two men getting together...it's not a long-term plan after all. You know Yushang's temper, plus he didn't seem to like men. Forcing them together is not a good plan in the end. Till then, the Shang family's loss might be a minor issue, but our reputation would be affected."

"How did you know that Yushang did not like Changning?"

"Ah?"

Old Madam Shang ignored her daughter-in-law, "Guozhang, do you have the same thoughts as well?"

Shang Guozhang: "Yes, mum. Can you explain?"

"Why? Did you think there's a story behind all this?"

"Hm. Otherwise according to mum's personality, you wouldn't have given that big of a surprise on the first meeting. Although Changning was indeed a very nice child, he's not that excellent."

Old Madam Shang chuckled at her son, "Indeed, like what you've said. Changning is a good child, but your mother isn't a silly old woman. Dealing with a child that we've just met, I'm not so childish to think that giving all that benefit would make him loyal to Yushang."

"Then, why did you...?" Shang Guozhang blinked his eyes, "Was it because of...the He family?"

Old Madam Shang nodded her head in agreement. "Hm, it is indeed because of the He family."

Qiu Huilin looked at her mother-in-law puzzledly. "So what mum meant was, He Changning's maternal grandparents' family?"

Shang Guozhang continued, "Huilin, the Shang family and He family are long time friends. When my father was around, he was like brothers with the He family's old man."

"But, according to what I know, He Changning's mother had already severed ties with the He family when she married his father. Then, mum, why are you doing this for?"

"Although Changning's mother had already severed ties with the He family, no one knows what would happen in this world." Old Madam Shang smiled mysteriously. "Perhaps, there might be some changes soon, you'll never know."

"But, mum, what has that got to do with the betrothal gifts you're giving?"

"Back when your grandfather was a young lad, there were some problems with Shang Enterprise. It was thanks to old man He back then who gave us a hand that saved him and the Shang family. The favor we owed back then, I want Changning to receive it."