"I've already gotten someone to clean up two courtyards for them to stay in. When You Lingyun comes back, I'll ask him to pick them up."
The old man's lips curled into a cold smile. It sounded like his son was just trying to help his friend.
However, Shi Rui should have helped his friend in a different way instead of bringing his wife and daughter home.
There was probably a more appropriate way of helping them.
In this world, there were many single mothers raising their children. Furthermore, many of them were raising more than one child. They could still survive without staying at someone else's home.
The old man's mind was full of twists and turns. He also had a bad feeling about the mother and her daughter.
He would have to keep an eye on them.
On the other hand, when Shi Jue heard his father's words, his sharp eyes flashed with a trace of coldness and disdain. He lowered his eyes and gave them a stingy look.
"Hello, old man. I know that I shouldn't stay here, but..." Jian Qingqiu took a step forward and bowed. She spoke with self-awareness, but she was interrupted by Shi Rui before she could finish her sentence.
"No buts, Jian Qingqiu. You can stay here in peace. Treat it like your own home. Once You Lingyun returns, I will immediately tell him to pick you up."
Why did he interrupt her?
The old man laughed coldly in his heart. He wanted to slap his own son so badly.
"But, this doesn't make any sense." Jian Qingqiu looked at Shi Rui awkwardly.
"What do you mean? I told you that you can stay at my house. Just be obedient," Shi Rui anxiously said.
Shi Xun became angrier at his son after hearing his words.
"Excuse me, but I'm leaving. I feel tired, and I need to rest," Shi Xun said as he walked away.
"Shi Rui, if your father doesn't want us here, we could just leave," Jian Qingqiu said awkwardly with an unnatural smile on her face.
"You can stay here in peace. Don't mind my father. You'll understand when you get to know him. I'll bring you to your courtyard. I've specially chosen it for you. You'll definitely like it," Shi Rui said as he escorted Jian Qingqiu away.
Luo Qingling, who had not yet spoken, glanced at Shi Jue. "Uncle Shi Rui, you and mother can go first. I want to play with brother Shi Jue for a while," she suddenly said.
"That's fine. You two can get to know each other," Shi Rui responded. "Little Shi Jue, have a good chat with the girl. Don't lose your temper. Otherwise, don't blame me for not being polite," he suddenly whispered to Shi Jue.
From the corner of his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Shi Rui's back. Shi Jue did not have the slightest expression and ignored Luo Qingling.
He got up and prepared to walk away.
Suddenly, Luo Qingling jumped to Shi Jue's side. However, before she could get close to Shi Jue, she received a cold and merciless look from him.
Suddenly, Luo Qingling stopped and looked at Shi Jue with her big eyes. "Brother Shi Jue, do you not like me? I don't have bad intentions. I just want to chat with you."
"My father's whereabouts are unknown. It's very tiring talking to my mother all the time. Also, I've already grown up. I need to help my mother with her responsibilities. So, brother Shi Jue, this may sound embarrassing, but I'm wondering if there's a chance I can work at your company. I don't care about the position. I just want to work."
A cold smile suddenly formed on Shi Jue's lips.