Shen Tai stammered, unable to get a word out. Shen Siyao was the son he had conceived during a one-night stand with a household servant. Knowing that the boy's background was nothing to be proud of, Shen Tai had never bothered to raise him properly.
As Shen Siyao's father, Shen Tai had always turned a blind eye to his behavior. As long as he did nothing illegal and did not threaten the Shen Family's interests or reputation, Shen Tai left him alone.
When he still received no answer, Yan Wen asked again, "Chairman Shen, how did you raise your son to turn out like this?"
Shen Tai was utterly deferential. "I failed to raise him properly. You're right to reprimand me, Young Master Mu. I failed in my duty as a father. Once we get home, I'll discipline this unfilial son properly."
Yan Wen smiled. "You still think you're going home? It's too late."
"Wh-what do you mean?" Shen Tai did not understand, but his instincts told him the situation was serious.
Yan Wen nodded to Qin Zheng, signaling for her to settle her affairs quickly.
Qin Zheng nodded gratefully, then laid out the truth for Shen Tai in clear terms. "Three years ago, my parents were on their way to see me when Xu Xiaomo plotted against them, causing a car accident that killed them both. To protect Xu Xiaomo, Shen Siyao used the Shen Family's connections to destroy the evidence. Not only that, he also suppressed information about me and used illegal means to keep my family from finding any news of me."
Beside her, Shen Siyao glared viciously at Qin Zheng, threatening her to shut up, but it did no good.
Qin Zheng took a deep breath. "Chairman Shen, I'm not asking for much. I just want