Fourth Brother, You're My God

Shen Yu typed back, "That definitely won't work. Since that couple came up with such a plan, they must have prepared for every possible outcome.

"Between an ordinary job and having heaps of money despite a tarnished reputation, it's obvious which one they'd choose."

"Right. Compared to her husband, her son might actually be the breakthrough. Didn't Can Can say her son was a real bastard? And if they haven't had time to tell him about their plan yet..." Shen Ze hit send.

At the same time, Shen Can thought of that person. At this point, Zeng Mei's son probably still doesn't know about the plan. If someone went up to him and told him that his dad had beaten his mom so badly that she had to hide at her best friend's house, he'd definitely get angry. And if there were other people around, he'd be even angrier.

If those people happened to be the type who loved a spectacle, then someone as image-conscious as him definitely wouldn't be able to hold it together. He'd go find his mom and try to save face for himself.

Following Shen Can's train of thought, Shen Yu continued typing. "He'll definitely say, for the sake of his pride, that nothing at all happened between his parents."

Shen Yao immediately chimed in. "Big Brother, check where her son is right now. I'll go find him immediately, then see if any of his good-for-nothing friends like watching drama unfold."

Shen Can was still thinking when he suddenly saw his fourth brother leap to his feet. "Fourth Brother, are you going out?" Shen Can asked in confusion.

"Yeah, a friend asked me out at the last minute. I'll probably be back late. Is there anything you want me to bring you, Can Can?" Shen Yao waited until Shen Can said no before leaving.

Having already figured out how to handle things, Shen Can planned to return to his room. He still felt a little unwell and wanted to sleep. As for the plan, he would put it into action tomorrow night.

After saying goodnight to his parents and three brothers, Shen Can returned to his room. The moment he entered, he lay down. Duke of Zhou, Shen Can was coming.

After sleeping soundly, Shen Can came downstairs and heard people discussing something below. Listening closely, he realized it was actually about Zeng Mei.

Zeng Mei had actually been forcibly taken away by her son. Her son had even said that his parents had a great relationship and didn't need other people meddling in their business.

But he hadn't even made a move yet. How had Zeng Mei already been dealt with? Her son's words had definitely hurt Mom's feelings to some extent. She surely wouldn't trust Zeng Mei so easily again. How had this been resolved for no reason at all?

How could it be such a coincidence? Shen Can was still wondering why when Shen Yao took the initiative to explain, "The place my friend invited me to yesterday happened to be where Aunt Zeng's son was. I accidentally mentioned that Aunt Zeng was staying at our house, and I didn't expect him to overhear. He immediately said I was talking nonsense."

Shen Can looked at Shen Yao. His mouth said, "It's not Fourth Brother's fault," while his heart praised him wildly. Fourth Brother, you're amazing! That trip out the door was absolutely brilliant. Right now, I just want to say that classic line: You're my god!!!

With Fourth Brother handling it, I don't have to work myself to the bone. Woohoo, another day where I can slack off! If the plot could be ruined so casually by my fourth brother, then it can definitely be changed later too. Hmph, just watch how I handle this tiny little plot.

Hearing Shen Can's lively inner voice, the entire family smiled faintly. They had already agreed not to tell Shen Can that they could hear his thoughts.

First, they were afraid of frightening Shen Can, making him afraid to think this or that, until he bottled everything up and became withdrawn.

Second, they feared that revealing it might bring unknown consequences. After all, being able to hear Shen Can's thoughts was already an incredibly fantastical matter.

Of course, whenever Shen Can thought about private matters, they would avoid him. They had discovered that once they were a certain distance away, they could no longer hear Shen Can's thoughts.

Still, they were puzzled. Plot? Did that mean they were characters in some television drama or novel? But they clearly knew they were real people. Still, never mind. They would surely find out gradually later.

"Can Can, now that you've returned from abroad, have you thought about what you want to do? Your brother can invest in you," Shen Ze said as he came over and put an arm around Shen Can.

Shen Can had not yet decided what he wanted to do, so he brushed it off for now. Shen Yu, seated at the dining table, looked at Shen Can and said, "You just got back. Play around for a while first; there's no rush. Come eat."

During the meal, Shen Yu also told Shen Can to let him know if he did not have enough spending money. Shen Can nodded, though he actually still had money. The Shen Household had never given him little in allowance each year, and he also received year-end dividends from the shares his mother had left him in the company.

Ah, what a wonderful life. Not only do I have money, but my family is so good to me. So I absolutely can't let the Shen Household end up like it did in the plot. Shen Corporation must never be swallowed up by the male lead's family again.

Hearing Shen Can's thoughts, Shen Yao was incredulous for a moment. Although he did not know much about business, he knew Shen Corporation had always advanced steadily and cautiously, and his eldest brother's business instincts were exceptional. How could their company possibly be acquired by someone else?

But he knew this was not the time to ask. They had agreed long ago that no matter what they heard in Shen Can's thoughts, they had to remain calm.

After eating, Shen Can was about to head upstairs to learn what the gaming market here was like, which kinds of games were more widely accepted by the public, and which games were popular.

But Liu Yuwen stopped him. "Can Can, there's a banquet tonight for Old Master Wang's birthday. It's the one I mentioned to you before. Do you want to come with us?"

Shen Can was about to say no when he suddenly remembered something. "I'll go."

Thinking of tonight's plot, Shen Can felt that he could not miss it. Tonight is going to be quite lively. Basically, all the families that appeared in the book will be there.

Hmm, let me think. Old Master Wang's current wife actually has an unusual relationship with Old Master Wang's eldest son, and everyone catches them in an intimate scene. Now that's one huge bed.

Shen Hong was drinking soup when he heard this and choked. Liu Yuwen immediately patted his back and said, "Drink slowly." Shen Hong thought, Was this something that could be solved by drinking slowly?

He remembered that Old Master Wang's current wife was nearly half his age, about the same age as his son.

And the Wang Household was a mess too. Old Master Wang refused to relinquish power, so of course the family would try every possible way to stir things up. He just had not expected them to get involved with their nominal mother.

Then comes a grand, explosive catfight. Cups and miscellaneous objects go flying everywhere. How could a moment like this be without our protagonist? At that very moment, the protagonist shou makes a dazzling entrance and blocks a cup for Old Master Wang, earning Old Master Wang's gratitude.

Not only does this show his bravery and kindness, it also lets him enter A City's elite social circle. After becoming Old Master Wang's benefactor, the male lead's mother finally allows him to present himself within the circle as the male lead's boyfriend.

The moment Shen Chi heard Shen Can's thoughts, he said, "Mom, I'm going tonight too." Liu Yuwen asked with amusement, "You're not reading your script anymore?" A script was nowhere near as important as watching drama unfold.

Besides, the male lead would eventually swallow up their Shen Household. He was curious about who exactly the male lead and protagonist shou were. Because he worked in the entertainment industry, Shen Chi rarely had time to attend banquets and such with them. Shen Hong made the decision. "Then our whole family will go tonight."