Chapter 182 - 92 I Mean Well for You, the Shi Family
Ren Zhixian’s face darkened as he said, "Yumei is right, my intentions were genuinely for the benefit of the Shi family! If you think it’s unnecessary, then forget it! Arrange it however you please!"
Ren Zhixian was seething with indignation, thinking to himself how ungrateful these people were, like a dog that bites Lu Dongbin, unable to recognize a good person’s heart. Today, if I am willing to put in the effort to arrange everything, it’s because I am in a good mood, and you’re lucky to get my advice! What does your family know about decorating a study? Hmph! No wonder—no one in your family has been a scholar for generations; how would you understand? Just focus on your money!
Shi Fengju was irritated by his lack of tact but refused to let it go, and feigned ignorance of his displeasure, still wearing a light and breezy smile. His words were filled with earnestness, "How can that be! Brother-in-law, you can’t say that. As you will be using the study in the future, I would be in a difficult position if you washed your hands of it! After all, no one in our residence knows about these things. If you don’t give your opinion, my only option will be to arrange it the way it was done at your home!"
Ren Zhixian was so angered he was lost for words.
Shi Fengju chuckled again, "How about this: When we bring in people to work on the setup, brother-in-law, you just watch. If you approve, we’ll proceed that way. If you don’t, then we can discuss further. How does that sound?"
"I think that’s a good idea!" Shi Yumei nodded with a smile.
But Ren Zhixian was fuming inside, thinking how good? How could I possibly disapprove? If I do, you’ll just use my family as an excuse again—
Ren Zhixian internally seethed with resentment at Shi Fengju for his high-handed bullying. He wanted to stand up for himself, but remembering he had nothing to his name and was dependent on others even for paper, ink, and books, he lost his courage and just nodded perfunctorily: "Alright then, let it be so!"