“This is a gift from my mother to my future daughter-in-law. Since the price has already been negotiated with you, it would be unreasonable to refuse.”
The future? Daughter-in-law?
Wen Cheng's face immediately turned bright red. Could this kind of thing be said in front of outsiders?
The key point is that he's a real man!
How can she be called a daughter-in-law?
"I...I'm the son-in-law!" Wen Cheng stammered for a long time before finally managing to say it.
"Pfft," Shi Jingyin, who was watching the show, couldn't help but laugh. After meeting Wen Qi's gaze, she quickly looked at the roses on the side.
Wen Qi carefully examined Wen Qi's hand with the bracelet on it, his gaze briefly falling into the meeting. After a long while, he said, "This matter will be discussed again."
Then, they wouldn't let the warm oranges be picked; they were very domineering!
After the commotion subsided, Wen Qi slowly revealed the plan behind the incident.
Wen Cheng's expression also changed in various ways.
After speaking, Shi Jingyin was somewhat worried about whether Wen Cheng could accept Wen Qi like this, but unexpectedly...
Wen Cheng gave a thumbs up, her eyes shining brightly, "When it comes to cunning, my family is the best!"
Wen Qi ruffled Wen Cheng's hair haphazardly. "Is that how you talk about your partner?" But there was a smile in his eyes, clearly pleased by the phrase "my partner."
Shi Jingyin: Hiccup~
After chatting for a while, Wen Cheng gradually became more comfortable and was able to talk to Shi Jingyin freely.
At first, he thought Shi Jingyin was somewhat similar to Nianyu, but now he realized there were differences. To put it simply, Nianyu's personality was like that of a liberal arts student, driven by subjective emotions, while Shi Jingyin was more like a science student. Although there were similarities in their speaking and acting styles, Shi Jingyin was more decisive and had a strong sense of logic. The key point was that she was an international special police officer who had just completed a mission and accidentally fractured her bone while leaving. How exactly she fractured her bone was her secret.
Wen Cheng was halfway through his conversation when his phone rang. He had received a transoceanic message containing a link.
Wen Cheng was scrolling through her fingers, and while she was still observing, her finger accidentally clicked on the screen.
Mr. Wen, why are you in such a hurry to hold this press conference? Is it for the sake of the Wen family's name? Or are you feeling guilty because of tomorrow's court hearing?
In the video, all the flashes were focused on a man over fifty years old. He was wearing a formal suit and a tie his mother had bought him this year. His temples were already gray, and his resolute gaze was fixed on the camera.
Wen Cheng's heart skipped a beat; it was actually her father.
"First of all, I'm not holding this press conference in the name of the Wen family, but in the name of Wen Qi's father. My son has been bullied, and I have the ability to hold a press conference, so why shouldn't I? Am I just waiting for others to take advantage of me?"
The press conference was conducted live, with the entire chat room filled with real-time comments.
[Waaaaah, Wen's dad finally came forward to explain! I'm so happy! These past few days, some people's envious comments have been driving me crazy!]
[Coming out so late? And claiming it's in your father's name? Where were you all this time?]
[Exactly, I suddenly feel that the Wen family is so hypocritical, and this father isn't very good either. It's been so long since this happened, and they're only now coming forward to resolve it because it's going to court. How hypocritical.]
[Exactly. If Wen Qi really does forcibly detain his grandmother within the country, then his twisted mentality is definitely related to his father.]
...
Wen Cheng angrily grabbed Wen Qi's hand. Since he came to this world, he had never seen anyone say such hurtful things to Wen Yongwang!
"We can have it cut. If this gets broadcast, it will make Li Gaoyi wary," Shi Jingyin said, addressing the issue at hand.
Wen Cheng agreed; he couldn't stand these people jumping to conclusions and spreading rumors!
[Mr. Wen, can you tell us, in Yu Xi's name as her father, whether Wen Qi forcibly detained his maternal grandmother, leaving her critically ill?]
Author's Note:
After reading the readers' comments today, I've seriously reflected on my actions. I'm very sorry for updating so infrequently each day, and I thank you all for your reminders and suggestions. My real-life job is indeed very busy, and I was writing with the mindset of squeezing out whatever time I could, neglecting the readers' feelings. My thinking was too one-sided, and I apologize for that. Thank you all for your hard work following the story. Starting today, I will change my plans and, no matter how busy I am, I will insist on writing at least 3,000 words per day.
Chapter 167 Thank you, Dad
Wen Yongwang looked over with an imposing gaze. The reporter who asked the question felt a chill, but remembering the task the company had given him, he forced himself to remain calm and handed over the microphone.
Mr. Wen, is this question difficult to answer?
"Maybe I should go help Dad. These reporters these days are real scoundrels!" Wen Yunyi, who was in the entertainment industry, was getting anxious watching from the sidelines. Just as he was about to go up, Wen Yin stopped him.
“You have to trust your dad about this little problem,” Wen Yin gave her son a firm look.
However, the worry in Wen Yunyi's eyes still lingered, because he knew this industry too well, and his father, who had been an upright man all his life, could not understand the ins and outs of it.
"What evidence do you have that my son, Wen Qi, forcibly detained Old Madam Li? What evidence do you have that Old Madam Li's critical illness was caused by staying in China? Is it possible that she had a relapse? Can you answer these questions for me first?" Wen Yongwang asked these questions without any hesitation.
The reporter, taken aback, realized that if he hadn't already been in the industry for ten years, and if he hadn't had enough experience and a thick skin, he would have backed down long ago.
Mr. Wen, this matter was personally admitted by Mr. Li Gaoyi of the Li family, and it was announced in front of the global media. The court hearing is tomorrow, and you still insist on denying it? Is it because others say that your delayed defense of Wen Cheng has damaged your reputation that you are only now speaking out about this?
Some reporters who were just there for the ride: Dude, you really dare to speak your mind!
"Reporter, your questions are putting me, Wen, in an unjust and immoral position. Do you want me to tell the truth, or to satisfy your speculations and make your news report more attention-grabbing?"
Having been in the business world for so many years, Wen Yongwang is definitely not the kind of person who can be led by the nose.
Mr. Wen, please don't assume this kind of thinking about the media. We in the media just want to present the public with the truth!
"Is that so? Then I'll tell you the truth now: Wen Qi absolutely did not do the things you've guessed."
Mr. Wen, words alone are not enough.
"Li Gaoyi's evidence is that he convened a press conference, and so did I. What? Now my evidence can't be considered evidence?"
Wen Yongwang steered the conversation back on track, catching the reporters off guard. The reporters, who had initially been quite assertive, immediately cowered and disappeared into the crowd.
Premier Wen is not to be trifled with! The remaining reporters shared a common understanding: from now on, they would all be extremely cautious and would not dare to show favoritism in their questions.
[Mr. Wen, could you tell us why this matter has been delayed for so long, and why we only started to address the issue after receiving a court summons? My point is, if Wen's Group is innocent, they could have denied the allegations from the beginning. Rumors and gossip can be very detrimental to a company.]
The question was relatively friendly, and Wen Yongwang adopted a formal tone when answering questions, saying, "Thank you for asking this fair question."
That one sentence directly slapped the reporter in the face.
"Over the years, I believe everyone has come to know the Wen family to some extent. My eldest son, Wen Qi, founded his own game brand at the age of 23. My younger son, Wen Yunyi, has also built his own cosmetics company through his own abilities. My second son, Chengcheng, also started from the bottom, taking it one step at a time. In my family, I never spoil my children. They can solve problems on their own. As a father, I only need to watch over them and never interfere in their lives, making them feel that doing anything is easy because of the Wen family's strength. I cannot let my children's lives lack challenges and new opportunities because of the family's prestige. To me, everyone is an independent individual who needs to experience things. As parents, we can only be a river or a sea, accompanying them, not letting them sail on their own ark and drift with the current."
"This matter concerning Aqi should truly be considered a grudge from a past life. Initially, I broke my own principles and wanted to help him, but Aqi refused. He wanted to resolve this matter in his own way, which of course did not include the old lady in detention. This whole thing was purely a fabrication by Li Gaoyi! I held a press conference, but Aqi was actually unaware of it. However, as a father, I know Aqi too well. He will most likely handle this matter quietly. But I simply cannot tolerate some of the comments online anymore. They say my son is psychologically twisted, that he is an ingrate, and that he is ungrateful. I just want to say, you haven't even fully understood him, so don't subjectively slander him!"
Wen Yongwang spoke with force and conviction, and the flashes of cameras around him continued to illuminate him.
After filming, Wen Cheng attended a press conference. It was a very unpleasant experience. When the flash went off in her eyes, they felt extremely uncomfortable. However, in order to maintain the company's image, she had to deliberately endure it.
Wen Cheng glanced at Wen Qi. Wen Qi hadn't said a word since earlier, just quietly watching the screen.
Wen Cheng had a vague feeling that Wen Qi wanted to continue watching, so she remained silent.
[If that's the case, Mr. Wen, can you tell us why Mrs. Li isn't going back for treatment? Why is Mr. Wen treating his grandmother so badly? She's already critically ill, and you're unwilling to even go back to see her?]
“She’s got legs, how would I know what she’s thinking? But she hasn’t come back to see her grandson for over twenty years, and now that she has a suitable marriage partner, she runs back to ask A-Qi to get married. If you were in her shoes, would you go to see her?”
When this big news was revealed, the entire audience was in an uproar.
Wen Yongwang wasn't finished yet. Since the Li family liked posting videos, he would keep posting as many as he wanted!
"By the way, since this is being broadcast live, I'd like to ask Mr. Li, we've been covering all of Mrs. Li's medical expenses. It's not a huge sum, but since you're such a filial son, you surely don't want your mother to be in debt for treatment, right? After all, our family's impression of the Li family is really quite so-so! If you're so filial, then take her back and be filial to her, instead of constantly slandering my son! If he won't stand up and explain, then I, as his father, will fight him to the end!"
Wen Yongwang slammed his hand on the table.
Wen Qi watched silently, then turned off Wen Cheng's phone.
Wen Cheng looked over with concern.
"fine,"
Wen Qi said he was fine, but his eyes revealed a hint of unspeakable emotion.
Wen Cheng completely understood Wen Qi's current situation. It was like when his father spoke up for him on his birthday; he felt the same way. It was as if, for the first time in his life, an elder was so willing to risk everything to protect him. Having been an orphan for so long, Wen Cheng felt uneasy even when embraced with such warmth.
Although Brother Qi had lived in the Wen family for over twenty years and loved the family dearly, he never truly identified himself as part of the Wen family, just like he did with himself.
Little did I know that, upon turning around, my family had been waiting for me not far away.
Shi Jingyin yawned at this inopportune moment. After all, his family situation was completely different from the Wen family's, and he couldn't fully understand this feeling.
"We've alerted the enemy. What's the next step?"
Wen Qi thought for a moment, then his gaze fell on the curly-haired boy.
Wen Cheng immediately perked up, puffing out her little chest!
Wen Yongwang's sharp remarks in front of the camera spread across the entire internet in just three minutes, and gossip about the Wen family and memes of Wen Yongwang went viral on various platforms.
For the first time in twenty years, Wen Yongwang, who has always been upright and polite to the outside world, has stood up to the media and his rivals. If the news is not edited and published, the media people will feel that they have let themselves down.
This is the first time in history that a father in a wealthy family has so openly and honestly protected his son, leading to the topic of "even wealthy families have true feelings" trending online.
Oh my god, having a dad like that is so wonderful!
[Dad Wen is so cool! He finally let out all that pent-up anger!]
[My God, Wen Qi suffered such a huge injustice but didn't stand up to clarify things. Did he suffer even greater injustices at the Li family before?]
[Yes, is he really the uncle? How could he frame his son like this!]
【No, your stance is too unwavering. You believe everything others say. Don't forget, Old Mrs. Li is still in the intensive care unit. If the Li family could take her back, would they need to go through all this trouble appealing to the court? They would have taken her back long ago.】
[While I'm in the US, let me mention the relationship between Li Gaoyi and his mother. One year, his mother fell and injured herself. Mr. Li immediately suspended all his business operations and spent a year helping her recover.]
[And every year I see Mr. Li praying with Mrs. Li at church. That's true filial piety!]
Yes, yes, I just saw what happened. Mr. Li is in such a state; I'm really worried about his situation in court. I wonder if he'll be bullied.
Even now that things have come to this point, there's still a 50% bias in the online opinion towards the Li family, and it's impossible that there's no exaggeration in that.
After finishing the press conference, Wen Yongwang saw the online comments. At least rational people weren't criticizing Wen Qi anymore, which made him somewhat happy.
Not long after, he received a message.
Thank you, Dad.
"Let's go out for dinner today, the three of us. Wait, let's go home first. I have a bottle of my treasured wine in my cellar that's perfect for today!"
"Didn't you say you were going to wait until Aqi's thirtieth birthday to take it out? Why are you doing this so casually?" Wen Yin asked, puzzled.
Wen Yongwang smiled smugly, "Because today is even more important than Aqi's thirtieth birthday!"
Wen Yin didn't take it seriously, thinking he was happy because he had stood up for his son. "Whatever, just don't regret it after this excitement wears off."