Chapter 322: Chapter 0322: Times Have Changed, Phoenix in Distress Chapter 322: Chapter 0322: Times Have Changed, Phoenix in Distress Sheng Xueqin drove all the way back to the old house, and immediately sought out Old Master Sheng, demanding an explanation.

However, before she could speak, Old Master Sheng fiercely slapped her.

“Look at what you’ve done!”

Sheng Xueqin stared, stunned, at Old Master Sheng.

“Grandpa, you…”

“If you had behaved properly, I would have ensured your lifelong comfort, and you would have continued to enjoy the wealth and privileges of the Sheng Family.

But unexpectedly, you overstepped your bounds like this, doing such things. Do you want to be the death of me, an old man? Is that it?

Do you want the Huo Family’s issues to be replayed within our Sheng Family? Is that it?”

Sheng Xueqin was dumbfounded. She never expected Old Master Sheng to react this way. Having been spoiled for over twenty years and always known as the ‘Princess’ of Sea City, how could it all change in an instant…

“Grandpa, I am the rightful heir of the Sheng Family, I am the heir!”

How can you treat me this way? I have done so much for the company, I have given it all my effort!

I…”

Old Master Sheng coldly interrupted Sheng Xueqin’s words.

“Xueqin, you can’t even have children, how can you be the heir of the Sheng Family?”

Sheng Xueqin froze, as she couldn’t possibly have imagined that Old Master Sheng would consider changing the heir for this reason.

“Grandpa, is it because of this issue that you treat me this way? Medical science is so advanced now, I can definitely have children.

Even if I can’t, I can just adopt. Nobody needs to know; I could secretly adopt and no one would find out!”

Old Master Sheng looked at his proud granddaughter with a heavy heart.

“Xueqin, that is your fate! If you adopt from outside, are they still Sheng Family blood?

All of the Sheng Family’s assets to some unknown child of unknown origins? Do you think I would allow such a thing? You are too naive!”

“Then let Xueqian be a surrogate, her child would be a Sheng Family child, wouldn’t that solve the problem?

Grandpa, uncle is not managing the Sheng Family well, he’s not good at managing!”

Sheng Xueqin panicked; she could see that this time the old man had premeditated, making her careless and then seizing the opportunity to take action.

She had been overly focused on causing trouble for Mu Lan, and without realizing it, she had fallen into such a trap.

“Grandpa, give me another chance, I will ensure the Sheng Family surpasses the Huo Family and becomes the number one noble family in Sea City. Isn’t that what you have always… always hoped for?

I can help you, Grandpa, only I can help you!”

Old Master Sheng shook his head, feeling it had gone too far, yet she still refused to give up.

“Xueqin, enough, your abilities are indeed great, but Xueqian is also talented, I might have focused solely on making you the heir and overlooked her potential.

From now on, just settle down, be more responsible, and stop thinking about things you shouldn’t.

You should know, it’s now beyond repair.”

Sheng Xueqin collapsed on the floor, completely unable to believe what she had heard.

She was unwilling to let go of everything. How could she possibly settle?

This despicable Sheng Xueqian, had she been playing dumb all this time? How dare she!

“Grandpa, she did it on purpose, everything she did was intentional, she just wanted to drive a wedge between our relationship. She… at such a young age, she is so malicious. What will happen in the future?

Grandpa, you can’t be deceived by her, I am your most beloved granddaughter, I am the rightful heir of the Sheng Family, Grandpa, you can’t treat me like this!”

Sheng Xueqin sobbed unrestrainedly, and the elderly Mr. Sheng felt heartbroken seeing her like this, but the honor of the family was above all else; otherwise, he would be disgracing his ancestors.

After Huo Shiwen’s death, the ensuing affairs of the Huo Family served as a stark warning to him.

While he still had the capacity, he should arrange everything for the Sheng Family properly to prevent any chaos that could give others an opportunity to exploit.

“Xueqin, enough is enough, things have come to this, and I will not change my decision. If you continue being obstinate, don’t even think about enjoying the honor that comes with the Sheng Family anymore.”

Sheng Xueqin collapsed to the ground, her eyes becoming hollow.

“Grandfather, so you had planned all along to pave the way for my second uncle and his people. You say you’re assigning my father a project, but isn’t it just to focus on dealing with me?”

“Grandfather, how can you be so heartless? Do you think they will be grateful to you?”

“Do you think a person like Sheng Xueqian will appreciate you? She will not! She is not me; she is not me at all.”

“Stop talking, I don’t want to listen. If you continue like this, just get out.”

The cruelty of the elderly Mr. Sheng made Sheng Xueqin realize she had already lost all power, but she was not willing to accept it.

If there was a sliver of hope, she would not give up!

“Grandfather, you will regret this!”

Sheng Xueqin stumbled to her feet and left the Sheng Family, heading to a club to drown her sorrows in alcohol.

The circle is so small; once the Sheng Family’s matters leaked out, the wealthy heirs who had once treated her with great respect had now sided entirely against her.

“I was wondering who it was, the young miss of the Sheng Family, huh.”

“Why are you here drowning your sorrows in alcohol? Looks like those rumors outside are true, huh.”

“Miss Sheng, why bother? Want to join us for a drink? Hmm?”

Sheng Xueqin looked at the few people, then scoffed coldly.

“Get lost, what are you to mock me?”

This made the group grimace.

“Miss Sheng, times have changed; do you still dare to be so arrogant? Everyone outside knows that the second branch now runs the Sheng Family.

Being as arrogant and domineering as before, we won’t put up with that now.

The reputation of the Sheng Family’s second young lady is now much better than yours. You…”

Sheng Xueqin suddenly grabbed the person’s collar.

“Who do you think you are talking to? I am the Sheng Family’s young miss, and you’re just a bastard; how dare you talk to me like this? Who gave you the courage?”

Being called a bastard was always looked down upon in their circle, something Sheng Xueqin had always scorned, though previously, she had kept these thoughts to herself and wouldn’t say it outright.

Now, with her patience running thin, she disregarded the dignity expected of a young miss in speaking so rudely face-to-face.

“You bitch, weren’t you engaged to a bastard like Huo Tingyang?

Look down on bastards? I may be nothing, just a lump of mud, naturally incomparable to Miss Sheng, the unwanted young miss of the Sheng Family. Now everyone knows this, so stop throwing tantrums like a spoiled brat.”

“Exactly, still acting tough with us, now who doesn’t know about your fall from grace?

From now on, everything will belong to Sheng Xueqian, and your title of young miss is just nominal. Face the reality, you’re worse off than us.”

The more Sheng Xueqin listened, the more panic-stricken and furious she became, finally grabbing a wine bottle and smashing it on that person’s head.

With a loud “bang”!

“Somebody help, it’s a murder! Murder! The Sheng Family’s young miss has gone mad!”

With that shout, Sheng Xueqin was immediately surrounded by people, while in the distance, a pair of eyes watched with a certain smirk, chilling to the bone.