HBWMA -Chapter 90 Since Ancient Times, Power Fears Scandals of Desire

“Talking nonsense—what are you saying?!”

Before Shen Qingyu could even react from his shock, Shen Yuan had already exploded in anger. “Dad! This girl is spewing filth everywhere, aren’t you going to discipline her?!”

The crowd quickly snapped back to their senses and turned toward Shen Zhuang.

The fire in Shen Qingyu’s chest instantly extinguished. He looked at Jiang Huashan with a complicated expression.

Jiang Huashan leaned slightly toward Shen Zhuang, acting carefully. “Grandpa, it was my mom who said it. Recently she’s been obsessed with a male model, and he happens to frequent the same club as Second Uncle. She even said Second Uncle he…”

She paused, looking innocent. “Grandpa, what is a ‘double flight’?”

Shen Zhuang froze.

When he lifted his eyes, Shen Lanshi and Shen Guitian were also looking over.

“…”

Shen Yuan originally intended to strike first, but he didn’t expect to be humiliated so thoroughly by a single sentence from Jiang Huashan that he had nowhere to hide.

Shen E’s expression turned awkward, unsure of what to say. Shen Qian froze for a moment, then patted Shen Yuan’s shoulder. “Go out first.”

Shen Yuan looked up at the old man and noticed the storm gathering in his eyes. He couldn’t help but shiver.

Earlier at the Shen estate, the old man had already hinted at something. At the time Shen Yuan felt something was off—but now he finally understood what.

Fang Mei was just a lodger in the Shen family, someone who hadn’t even stepped into high society. Yet even she could find out something so private about him—how could anyone with intent not know?

Cold sweat broke out all over Shen Yuan’s body. He didn’t dare meet the old man’s gaze anymore and hurriedly left the ward in embarrassment.

The old man stood up and patted Jiang Huashan’s head. “Go rest properly.”

Jiang Huashan nodded obediently. “Grandpa, can I play on my phone?”

Shen Zhuang glanced at Shen Zhi. Shen Zhi immediately took out a pink phone from his pocket and placed it on the bedside table.

“Thank you, Grandpa.” Jiang Huashan took the phone and started playing games without a care in the world.

Shen Mianzhi peeked out from behind Shen Yan, curiously observing Jiang Huashan until she was taken away. She never looked away.

So impressive—she even handled Brother Qingyu so easily.

Shen Yan saw the old man’s grave expression and walked toward the side hall, knowing someone was about to suffer. He lowered his eyes at his daughter and, after some thought, took Shen Mianzhi toward Sui’er’s ward.

These filthy matters shouldn’t dirty his precious daughter’s ears.

Shen Yuan didn’t dare go far after leaving Jiang Huashan’s ward and obediently sat in the side hall waiting. Soon he heard movement at the door and quickly stood up.

“Dad?”

The old man’s expression was stern. He didn’t even look at Shen Yuan and walked straight inside, leaning on his cane.

Shen Qian turned back to the younger generation. “Lanshi, take A-Ling and Qingyu out for a walk.”

“Everyone stay.” The old man interrupted coldly.

Shen E signaled Shen Qingyu with his eyes, and the group silently entered the room.

Shen Yuan didn’t expect the old man to give him no face at all. He forced himself to speak. “Dad, let the kids go out. You should at least listen to my explanation. You can’t believe everything that crazy girl says, can you?”

Shen Zhuang placed one hand in his pocket, his fingertips slowly rubbing a small intercom device in his palm.

The gesture was strange. Everyone noticed it—what was the old man holding?

After a long silence, Shen Zhuang finally spoke.

“Get on your knees.”

Shen Yuan stiffened. “Dad?” The younger generation was still here—how could he kneel and keep his dignity?

“I said—kneel.”

Realizing the old man was truly furious, Shen Yuan didn’t dare resist any longer and knelt down obediently.

Shen Zhuang looked at Shen Qian, Shen E, and Shen Yuan in turn. “I don’t care how glorious you are outside, but once you’re in the Shen family, you must follow its rules. If I find out any of you have done anything that tarnishes the family’s reputation, no matter how high you climb—I will drag you back down.”

Shen Qian’s head buzzed. Was this directed at him too?

Shen Zhuang tapped Shen Yuan’s shoulder with his cane. “You have three days to clean up your mess. If you fail, I will revoke all your shares in the Shen Group.”

Shen Yuan’s pupils contracted. After confirming the old man wasn’t joking, his face turned extremely ugly. “Dad, I understand.”

“Get out.”

Shen Yuan, humiliated, didn’t want to stay another second and left immediately.

The old man looked at Shen Qian and Shen E. “You two leave as well.”

Shen Qian glanced back at Shen Guitian and bowed slightly. “Dad, please don’t anger yourself.”

Shen E also signaled Shen Qingyu before leaving the side hall with Shen Qian.

Inside the room, the atmosphere was oppressive.

Shen Zhuang rubbed his brow to calm himself, then pointed at the sofa opposite him. “Sit.”

The three boys hesitated for a second. Shen Lanshi sat on the left, Shen Qingyu on the right, and Shen Guitian in the middle—far enough apart to fit two more people between them.

“…”

The old man’s gaze swept across them. Although his sons were disappointing, at least his grandsons were capable.

His expression softened slightly. “Grandpa is going to ask you a question. No lying.”

The three nodded.

Shen Zhuang coughed lightly. “Who knows what a ‘double flight’ is?”

All three froze—clearly not expecting such a question.

The old man looked at Shen Qingyu. “No lying.”

“…Why are you looking at me?” Shen Qingyu was speechless.

He could guess it was something indecent, but he didn’t actually know what it meant.

The old man then looked at Shen Guitian.

Shen Guitian couldn’t even manage a smile and shook his head.

The old man skipped over Shen Lanshi directly and let out a sigh of relief. Good, good—his youngest grandson hadn’t been corrupted yet.

Shen Qingyu looked uncomfortable. “Grandpa, why are you asking this?”

Shen Zhuang thought for a moment. “Your fathers are unreliable. I don’t trust them to take over the family anymore. From today on, I will personally educate you.”

The three reacted slightly.

His expression turned serious. “Since ancient times, power fears scandals of desire. We’ll start with women.”

The three: “……”