HBWMA -Chapter 36 Domineering Grandfather Protects His Granddaughter

The “love” Fang Mei spoke of was something no one in the room could truly empathize with except herself.

The warmth in Shen Zhuang’s eyes faded considerably. “If that’s the case, then indeed it can’t be blamed on you. It was my poor judgment.”

Fang Mei thought her act of weakness had worked, and her tears came even more freely. “Old Master, you don’t understand. Shanshan is a good child in every way, but her temper is too stubborn. If even a little thing upsets her, she ignores everything else and only vents her anger. Before this semester ended, her homeroom teacher even called me specifically to complain, saying she doesn’t pay attention in class, is unfriendly toward classmates, and easily gets into conflicts with others. They hoped the parents could guide her properly. Old Master, I really have no way to deal with her.”

Shen Zhuang’s expression remained unreadable. “There’s such a thing?”

Fang Mei nodded and sighed lightly. “Yes. And this time she came last in the entire grade. The teacher said her results don’t meet the requirements for promotion—she might even be held back.”

Shen Zhuang frowned in displeasure. “Ridiculous!”

A flash of delight instantly appeared on Jiang Wanyi’s face as she glanced smugly at Jiang Huashan. Idiot, you’ve been exposed, haven’t you? Let’s see if Grandpa still protects you now.

Shen Zhuang turned to Shen Zhi. “Isn’t Shanshan attending Yucai High School?”

Shen Zhi nodded. “Yes.”

Shen Zhuang said coldly, “Tell the third branch that the thirty million originally approved for Yucai High School this year is to be suspended. I sent my granddaughter there, and this is how they educate her? They even have the nerve to call the parents?”

Fang Mei’s face completely fell, stunned.

Shen Zhuang continued, “Tell the school to replace her teacher next semester. If they still can’t teach my granddaughter properly, then change schools.”

Then he turned to Fang Mei, who looked completely dazed. “It was my misjudgment. Since you’ve expressed your difficulties, you won’t need to interfere in Shanshan’s education anymore.”

“Old Master!” Fang Mei stood up in panic. “What do you mean by that?”

Shen Zhuang said calmly, “Originally, I considered that as her biological mother, you might be helpful to her growth. But since you’re also incapable of properly guiding her, you won’t need to worry about her matters anymore.”

Jiang Huashan’s fingertips trembled slightly as she unconsciously tightened her grip on Shen Zhuang’s sleeve.

Fang Mei finally realized how serious the situation was and forced a strained smile. “Old Master, Shanshan is my child, I can definitely raise her well, I—”

Shen Zhuang shook his head. “No, you can’t.”

“All I’ve heard from you since just now are criticisms of the child—no acknowledgment at all. Xiao Fang, I understand your feelings, but children cannot be raised like this. If they are, even the best child will be ruined.”

Fang Mei tried to argue again. “That’s not true, Old Master, you misunderstand, I—”

Shen Zhuang raised his hand, cutting her off. “Misunderstand? Let me ask you—when the teacher called and said Shanshan wasn’t paying attention in class and wasn’t getting along with classmates, what did you say? Did you ever ask for the child’s reason? No. Because you had already decided in your mind that she was a bad-tempered, difficult, spoiled, and willful child.”

Fang Mei’s confidence wavered. “Old Master, if one person can’t get along with her, maybe there’s a reason—but if everyone says the same thing…”

Shen Zhuang lifted his gaze slightly, his tone unquestionable. “Then it means all of them have a problem!”

Fang Mei froze, completely unable to respond.

Jiang Huashan quietly looked at the side profile of Shen Zhuang. For the first time, she felt such a deep sense of peace in her heart.

This was exactly it. Even if the whole world accused her, her grandfather would still stand firmly on her side without hesitation. How foolish she had been before—to ever lose such a grandfather.

Shen Zhuang said, “This place is already too chaotic and needs to be cleaned up. Shen Zhi, arrange for a few efficient workers tomorrow to thoroughly clean Ju Garden. During this period, it won’t be suitable to stay here. Arrange for Xiao Fang to stay at the Bay Villa for a few days. She can come back once Ju Garden is cleaned.”

“Yes, Old Master,” Shen Zhi replied.

They were being kicked out?

Fang Mei could no longer hold back. Panic filled her as she looked toward Jiang Huashan, suddenly realizing just how foolish her actions had been.

Inviting the Old Master here had been a mistake from the start—he didn’t come to judge fairly.

He came to back her up.