Overnight Hit: Vicious Stepmother and Genius Son
Chapter 266

Chapter 266: 266

Jiangcheng Shen family.

Madam Shen sat on the sofa in the living room, staring at the image on the tablet with an awkward expression. She looked up and asked Aunt Zhang, "What did that servant say?"

Aunt Zhang’s face was barely able to conceal her indignation as she said, "The snacks they found were all bought by the madam, not provided by the nutritionist.

The servant said that whenever Little Yibo cried, the madam would pacify him with these snacks, and then when our young master came back, she would put away the purchased snacks and bring out the food prepared by the nutritionist, telling the young master it was what Yibo had been fussing to eat, and she would put on a show telling the child not to eat junk food.

The servant mentioned that twice when she brought Little Yibo back, she smelled fried chicken and hamburgers on the little guy. The servant didn’t dare to ask the madam, so she asked Little Yibo if he had eaten fried chicken, and he always shook his head and said no."

Just a moment ago, after Madam Shen had seen her grandson say those words in a live stream, she was so angry that she immediately asked Aunt Zhang to inquire with the servants on her son’s side if such a situation existed.

Previously, she had just thought that this woman Han Jiangxue was frivolous and didn’t put her heart into treating children, and she probably wouldn’t be too harsh on the child. Even if she was excessive, it would only involve putting on a show with the child in front of her own son.

Yet she had been overlooking her grandson’s diet issue all along.

Actually, on further reflection, there were indeed signs; her little grandson had been chubbier than other children since birth, and he also ate more than other children. As a grandmother, while ensuring the child’s health and that he wasn’t hungry, she had also intervened in the child’s diet.

Although it’s cute for little children to be chubby, being too overweight isn’t good for the child; at the very least from a health standpoint, being too fat is not a good thing.

At that time, she had specifically looked for a nutritionist to prepare a healthy diet of vegetables, fruits, and meats for the child so that he wouldn’t go hungry and wouldn’t grow too fat.

But that didn’t last long; Shen Zhaonan met Han Jiangxue, and since then, the little fellow always came back from seeing Han Jiangxue happy and praising her for being nice to him.

Later, when Han Jiangxue married Shen Zhaonan, she had even assured her that she would take good care of Shen Yibo, paying special attention to his diet.

Now it seems, Han Jiangxue’s kindness towards the child was not sincere; she had ill intentions and was coaxing her son for her own desires, all while seducing her grandson on the side.

She had said she would take good care of the child, but with this matter concerning Little Yibo, she was not going to be polite to Han Jiangxue anymore.

When she watched the first episode of the variety show and saw that her grandson had brought so much snack food, Madam Shen had even called Shen Zhaonan to ask, "How come Little Yibo is eating so many snacks now?"

Shen Zhaonan’s response was that the snacks had all been consulted with the nutritionist; they were recommended by the nutritionist, and the beef cubes, cookies, fruit candies, and small bread were all homemade, assuring her that the child wouldn’t have a problem with them and also that he wasn’t eating too much of them.

At the time, Madam Shen didn’t think too much about this response; she knew her little grandson loved to eat.

Previously, the nutritionist had indeed said that it is hard to avoid kids craving snacks, and if they want to eat snacks, they can be given some with fewer additives or purely natural homemade healthy snacks to satisfy their cravings without being too strict, lest it backfires.

She would never have imagined that Han Jiangxue could put on such an act even within the Shen family, preparing two kinds of snacks for the child. If she hadn’t watched the live stream and heard what her grandson said today, Madam Shen would never have thought of this aspect.

No one would have expected Han Jiangxue to treat children with such favoritism when it came to snacks!

It’s simply malicious!

Madam Shen no longer hesitated and picked up her phone to dial Shen Zhaonan’s number.

Shen Zhaonan was in his office, frantic. He hadn’t even eaten lunch. The financial crisis at the company had left him listless and deflated.

"Mom, what’s up? Why are you calling me now?"

Hearing her son’s weak voice, Madam Shen scoffed on the other end of the line, "Ah Nan, has there been any word from Han Jiangxue about the meeting with Mrs. Cheng that she said she could arrange?"

At the mention of this, Shen Zhaonan suddenly perked up, "She did mention it, she said she’d arrange for me to meet with Mrs. Cheng once she wrapped up her filming."

Madam Shen, gripping her phone, took a deep breath, "Ah Nan, I think your brain’s gone soft since you’ve been with Han Jiangxue. You just believe her when she says she’s arranging a meeting? Have you not investigated how your darling wife even knows Mrs. Cheng?

Ah Nan, in your desperation, don’t just seek help from anyone. You might end up in deeper trouble."

Shen Zhaonan didn’t like what Madam Shen was implying, "Mom, I know you don’t like Xiao Xue, but you can’t just say things like that. She takes good care of me, and she is very attentive to Yibo. This matter concerns the Shen family after all, and she is just a woman. She could have stayed out of it, but she still stepped in to help me!"

"Help you? Hmph!"

Madam Shen could have kept her silence and continued to watch Han Jiangxue’s charade, but it was clear now that her foolish son was completely brainwashed by that woman. If she didn’t speak out now, by the time things were beyond salvageable, she feared the Shen family might go down with that woman.

Madam Shen didn’t beat around the bush and said directly, "I’ve instructed the maid to pack your luggage. You’re to go to Jincheng on a business trip. Before you leave, come home. I have something for you. But you need to meet a condition to take it—divorce Han Jiangxue!"

"Mom! Why? Didn’t you agree to our marriage before? Why are you saying this now?"

Madam Shen, hearing her son’s words, no longer sounded agitated and just stated calmly what she had seen in the live stream, including the snacks Han Jiangxue had secretly bought—the ones even Shen Zhaonan knew nothing about.

Beyond these, she probably hasn’t spared Little Yibo from her sharp tongue at home, and I, as Yibo’s grandmother, would naturally not harm my own grandson. But however you put it, Han Jiangxue is a stepmother. I never trusted Han Jiangxue from the start, and now I have even less desire to see her.

Ah Nan, think about what you should do. The Shen family, now yours, should be able to withstand this trial. If you think the Shen family can endure more turmoil, you can bet on Han Jiangxue, bet on your so-called love. After all, you’re still young. If Han Jiangxue can stand by you through a comeback, I will truly wish you both the best."

"Mom! Stop it."

Madam Shen: "I can stop talking, but I have something here for you. I’ll give it to you first, and you can decide afterward. My request is simple: divorce Han Jiangxue. Think it over and once you’ve decided, come back and see me!"