Chapter 283: Shao Xiang Knew

After sending Fang Ya and Shao Xiang home, Little Yao left in a hurry.

Fang Ya went straight into her room and did not come out.

Shao Xiang stood at the door and hesitated, but she did not knock on Fang Ya’s door.

Perhaps, from this moment on, the family relationship that they had painstakingly built up would be broken.

Shao Xiang sighed deeply, turned around, and walked to the kitchen.

Perhaps, it was time for her to leave.

Before she left, Shao Xiang still wanted to do something for Fang Ya.

Mingxia pushed the door open and walked in. She immediately saw Shao Xiang who was busy in the kitchen. “Auntie! You’re finally back!”

“Sister and brother-in-law were worried sick yesterday!” Mingxia said as she went forward and rolled up her sleeves, wanting to help Shao Xiang.

Shao Xiang stopped Mingxia and said, “Let me do it! I’ll cook a meal for them!”

Mingxia did not notice that Shao Xiang was not in a good mood. She chuckled and said, “That’s right! You have to treat them well! You are so lucky to have this daughter and son-in-law!”

Mingxia knew of the relationship between Shao Xiang and Fang Ya. She admired watching a stepmother and stepdaughter being able to get along so well.

Upon hearing Mingxia’s words, Shao Xiang’s hand paused. Then, she smiled bitterly.

Shao Xiang continued to busy herself with the tasks at hand. Mingxia continued chattering away to Shao Xiang at the side.

After a while, Fang Ya came out of the room. It seemed that she had already sorted out her emotions.

Shao Xiang saw Fang Ya and walked forward with some difficulty. “Fang Ya, I, you…”

Fang Ya did not respond to Shao Xiang’s words. She only asked Mingxia, “When are you going to pick up He Peng and Tang Tang?”

Only then did Mingxia slap her forehead. “I got too busy chatting! I’ll go right away!”

Fang Ya nodded and watched Mingxia pack up her things and run out.

Only after Mingxia left did Fang Ya speak to Shao Xiang, “Mom, I want to talk to you.”

Shao Xiang nodded and put down the things in her hands. She followed Fang Ya to the living room and sat down on the sofa.

The two of them sat facing each other, silent for a moment.

After a long while, Fang Ya finally spoke, “Did you know about Shao Hua… I mean, what happened to uncle?”

Shao Xiang hurriedly shook her head and said, “I don’t know! It was only because he found me recently that…”

As Shao Xiang spoke, she lowered her head slightly. “I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t want to bring harm to you guys…”

Fang Ya replied with a hum. She finally understood, but she did not speak for a long time.

Shao Xiang looked at Fang Ya, as if she wanted to say something, but she hesitated.

After a moment, Fang Ya spoke again. “Mom, you haven’t gone back for so many years. Perhaps many things have changed.”

“So, I hope you can believe me…” As Fang Ya spoke, she seemed to have come to a decision.

Shao Xiang’s eyes were fixed on Fang Ya. She reached out to touch Fang Ya’s hand, but after a moment of hesitation, she pulled it back.

This time, Fang Ya did not reach out to hold Shao Xiang’s hand. Instead, she lowered her head to look at her own hand.

Shao Xiang sighed slightly and said, “I believe you! I’ve always believed you!”

Only then did Fang Ya raise her head to look at Shao Xiang. “What did Shao Hua threaten you with?”

Shao Xiang was stunned for a moment, and then fell silent.

She did not know how to tell Fang Ya that her eldest brother was threatening her with her second brother’s life!

She did not know how to tell Fang Ya that her eldest brother was no longer the eldest brother that she knew!

Shao Xiang sighed slightly and said, “I know that I did not do the right thing this time, but I also have my own difficulties.”

Fang Ya nodded in understanding and said, “Shao Hua’s request this time did not hurt me much. It would only affect some of my investment projects.

“It’s just that I don’t want to be put under the whims of others for the rest of my life,” Fang Ya voiced her own thoughts.

“So, I hope you can explain to me what exactly happened.” Fang Ya made another request.

Shao Xiang thought for a moment, then sighed slightly and told Fang Ya what Shao Hua had done.