Chapter Fifty-Eight: What About Me?

The night had long been blanketed with peaceful darkness; several stars were casting their cold light against the jet-black sky. Shen Chengyao, filled with discomfort, stared up at the roof beams above his kang bed. It had been the first time in his life he had been put to shame in front of his parents. Why did his elder brother's family, already bedecked in gold and silver, require his support? His wife didn't even own a single piece of gold or silver jewelry. He could understand his father's eagerness for future success; however, he could not stomach his elder brother manipulating their parents and exploiting him. Plus, was his elder brother's family somehow involved in Yun'er's situation? The government office had yet to provide any news...

Mrs. Liu checked the baby's diaper for dryness before tucking her in with a small quilt. Seeing that Shen Chengyao was still awake, she urged, "Hurry and sleep. We need to get up early tomorrow."