26

Huo Yanlin was angered by Song Tan and left.

Inside the courtyard, only Shen Yin and Song Tan remained.

The two exchanged glances, and then Shen Yin spoke up, “Are you still going to eat?”

Before Song Tan could answer, Shen Yin frowned, “It’s gotten cold, so let’s not eat.”

“Well, if you don’t want to eat, should we… chat?”

Although the two had just cooperated seamlessly, he didn’t really have anything to ask her, did he?

“What do you want to talk about?”

“Let’s discuss where we’ll stay tomorrow.”

Just now, Song Tan had suggested that they both go back to her natal house.

It was okay to stay for a couple of days occassionally.

But if Song Tan intended to stay there for a long time…

“The old man won’t agree to that.”

“I know.”

Old Master Huo was very concerned about the reputation of the Huo family. Moreover, she still had the prescription he wanted in her hands. If they just went to stay outside, how would he get the prescription from her?

“So, you…” He didn’t finish his sentence, but Song Tan understood what he meant.

Song Tan said, “We can’t just be passive all the time, can we?”

Speaking of this, she asked Shen Yin seriously, “I didn’t discuss this matter with you; you won’t blame me, will you?”

Although both of them were testing each other in their hearts, this matter had never been discussed openly.

“Why would I blame you?”

“After all, the Huo family is your family.”

What Song Tan was doing was related to his family. If this were any other man, he would probably advise his wife not to conflict with his own family and maintain family harmony.

But Shen Yin is not like that, at least not on the surface, he is not like that.

Instead, he said…

“Now, the one registered under the same household as me is you.”

Although they both got married while being pushed forward, according to the law, they are indeed a family.

A closer family than the Huo family.

He said, “When I was young, my parents told me that when I grew up and got married, I would marry another girl. They reminded me to take care of my own family first, before taking care of the larger family.”

Implicitly, he needed to take care of his own family with Song Tan, and then deal with everything else.

Song Tan didn’t expect that her parents-in-laws, whom she had never met, to have such an enlightened perspective.

“It’s a pity; I haven’t even met them.”

If Shen Yin’s parents were still alive, would he still need to hide his own brilliance now?

“Well… do you want to pay respects to them?”

Song Tan nodded.

“Then, how about we go to the cemetery tomorrow to visit them?”

“Okay.”

It just so happened that they needed to avoid some people tomorrow.

The couple left early in the morning.

So when Old Master Huo and Huo Yanlin arrived, they were not at home.

“What’s going on with them? Are they out of their minds?”

“The security guard said that when they left in the morning, it seemed like they didn’t take anything with them.”

Old Master Huo initially thought that the two of them had already moved out, but when he saw that they hadn’t, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

In his heart, he was also secretly evaluating these two.

Now that Shen Yin is all grown up and no longer working for the Huo family, Old Master Huo has no control over him at all.

As for that Song Tan, the prescription and letter she held in her hand were extremely precious, but if she didn’t take the initiative to show them, there was no way he would see them.

With this in mind, the old man was surprised to find that he had no way to deal with these two.

If they were to move out directly…

…

At this moment, Song Tan had arrived at the cemetery with Shen Yin.

Shen Yin’s father was also a professor, and from the black and white photos, he appeared to be a gentle and scholarly man.

Shen Yin probably inherited his father’s demeanor.

As for Shen Yin’s mother, she was a stunning beauty.

No wonder Shen Yin looks so handsome.

With parents who had such good looks, how could their son not be handsome?

“What are you thinking?” Shen Yin asked as he saw Song Tan looking at his parents’ tombstones in silence.

He didn’t know what was on her mind.

“I’m thinking that your parents must have been very good people,” Song Tan replied.

Shen Yin raised an eyebrow, puzzled.

“Otherwise, how could they have given birth to such an outstanding person like you?”

Shen Yin’s lips curled slightly.

This casual flattery was really quite amusing.

Fortunately, he had a strong self-control and didn’t burst out laughing.

“With a daughter-in-law who can speak so well, they must be very happy,” Song Tan added.

“That’s for sure,” Shen Yin replied without hesitation.

In her heart, Song Tan silently spoke a few words to Shen Yin’s parents : “I’m not a good person, I only pulled your son into this mess for my own protection.

“Although I hope to bring your son to my side and oppose the entire Huo family… but if I fail, I won’t blame him.”

After all, Shen Yin was truly innocent and had been unwittingly dragged into this situation by her.

After saying almost the same things to them, she looked at Shen Yin and asked, “Should we go back now?”

If she guessed correctly, right now, outside the small courtyard where they live, it should be quite lively.

Indeed, it’s quite lively.

Old Master Huo is accompanied by a group of younger members of the Huo family, blocking the entrance to the courtyard where Shen Yin and Song Tan live.

What’s quite amusing is that because this courtyard is to be used as the wedding chamber for Huo Yanlin and Song Jiaojiao, there are many festive decorations hanging at the courtyard gate.

If it weren’t for the serious expressions of this group of people, one might mistake this scene for a celebration.

Song Tan smiles and walks over with Shen Yin.

Seeing that it’s the two of them, the crowd makes way, and the two of them stand in front of the old man.

The old man notices that they appear calm, and Song Tan is even holding Shen Yin’s arm, looking very affectionate.

“What were the two of you doing?” the old man asked.

And Shen Yin responded, “We went to see my parents.”

Upon hearing Shen Yin mention his parents, the old man’s expression visibly changes.

Song Tan notices this and raises an eyebrow slightly.

It seems like there’s something going on here.

“Why did you suddenly decide to go see them?”

Shen Yin’s expression remains very calm. “After all, I’ve married a wife, and I haven’t taken her to see them yet.”

Old Master Huo furrowed his brow and shifted his gaze to Song Tan.

This Song Tan is not simple.

She’s been in the Huo family for less than a month, and she’s already convinced Shen Yin to take her to see his parents.

“Song Tan, I heard that you didn’t want to move to the South Courtyard?”

When this question falls on Song Tan, she smiles faintly. “I don’t mind at all. We’ve already packed up our things.”

Old Master Huo’s gaze lands on Huo Yanlin, and Huo Yanlin frowned.

What he said to the old man was, of course, the deeper meaning within Song Tan’s words.

The way she spoke was cryptic and strange, and he automatically understood that she didn’t want to move out of here. To prevent moving out, she directly threatened him to return to the Song family’s old mansion.

As soon as the old man heard her say she wanted to return to the Song family’s old residence, he couldn’t sit still and came over early in the morning.

Once he arrived, others thought the old man had some business to attend to and followed him, curious to see what was happening.

“You’ve already placed the “喜” sign at the courtyard gate. If we don’t move out soon, doesn’t that make us look ignorant? Shen Yin is the elder brother, and his younger brother is getting married, but he has no place to live. Asking him to give up his living space is only reasonable.”

Song Tan’s words sounded righteous, but upon closer inspection, they were filled with a hidden agenda.

Does Huo Yanlin need a place to live?

Of course not.

But because he was getting married, he had to kick Shen Yin out…

Although Shen Yin couldn’t stay here due to his status, the old man had assigned him this courtyard in the Huo family’s old mansion because he married Song Tan. And now… they were using such an excuse to chase him to the South Courtyard.

If this were happening to the other Huo family members, they wouldn’t agree either, so it’s no wonder Song Tan and Shen Yin were angry.

But this matter meant confrontation with Old Master Huo, and they didn’t have the courage for that.

However, looking at Song Tan’s confident demeanor, it was quite admirable.

“We’ll move our things to the South Courtyard immediately. By the way, would you like to check if we’ve taken anything we shouldn’t have?”

Before anyone could respond, the old man’s voice came low and stern, “That’s enough.”

He stared at Song Tan.

His intention in having them move to the South Courtyard was to assert his authority and discipline them. Only by using both kindness and severity could he establish the authority as the family’s patriarch.

But this woman, Song Tan…

Old Master Huo locked eyes with Song Tan. There was no hint of evasion in her gaze as she stared directly back at him.

The old master gazed into Song Tan’s eyes and couldn’t help but think that he had underestimated this little girl.

his little girl looks fragile, but she’s not easy to fool.

He just moved her to the South Courtyard as a punishment, and she has this kind of attitude…

In the future, if he wants her to willingly provide a prescription, it’s probably not going to be easy.

“You stay, everyone else step back.”

The old man spoke, wanting to have a private conversation with Song Tan.

Shen Yin frowned first.

The old man said to Shen Yin, “You, step back.”

When Old Master Huo saw Shen Yin’s expression, he was clearly annoyed.

“I’m an old man, what can I do to her?”

After Old Master Huo said this, Shen Yin looked at Song Tan, and only after Song Tan nodded did he reluctantly leave, leaving behind Song Tan and the old man.

“You’re a smart person, you should know why I had you move to the South Courtyard.”

Song Tan certainly knew.

Because of Su Ran.

“Regardless of whether you did it intentionally or not.”

When Song Tan heard his words, he laughed.

“Whether we did it intentionally or not, we all have to be punished. But it’s clear who made the mistake. Not only did he not accept the punishment, you even want to reward him, right?”

Although she knew that Old Master Huo was an outrageous person, she didn’t expect him to be this outrageous.

He could say such high-sounding words.

“Are you questioning my decision?”

“How could that be? Haven’t I said that wherever you want us to move, we’ll move?”

Old Master Huo frowned even more.

What kind of attitude is this Song Tan showing?

Old Master Huo had also never encountered anyone like Song Tan. Others, even if they had some objections in their hearts, would hide them to please him.

But Song Tan was different.

Her strange and capricious behavior really makes people angry when they hear it.

But unfortunately, he still couldn’t find a way to control her.

She must know that she holds the prescription in her hand, and they will have to cooperate in the future, so she acts so confidently.

This can’t go on like this.

He must find a way to have leverage over them.

“Alright, go and call Shen Yin for me.”

If he can’t control Song Tan for now, then he will control Shen Yin.

He can’t let these two individuals grow wings and fly away.