After reading the article, Wen Cheng finally felt relieved and clicked on the first trending topic: Wen family's prospective daughter-in-law.
Before clicking in, Wen Cheng thought that everyone would have some strange misunderstandings about Brother Qi. Well, who told him to be so eloquent and always get himself into trouble?
As a result, the outcome took another unexpected turn.
[Hahaha, the funniest joke I've seen this year!]
I think this is just wishful thinking.
[A delusional bottom and a clear-headed top who sees through everything but doesn't say it, hahaha!]
Sisters, I bet a bag of spicy strips that Chengcheng is probably still unable to sit up in bed!
【Eh~ Could President Wen really be that kind of person? Chengcheng definitely can't lie down and sleep right now!】
Sisters, let's have a deep talk in private.
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Are you even human?! Wen Cheng really wanted to take a picture to prove her abilities, but if her boyfriend saw it, she shuddered and cowardly suppressed that thought.
[Damn, I just noticed a detail: when Chengcheng said that, President Wen was smiling!]
Laughing? What are you laughing at?
Wen Cheng clicked on the picture in the comments. She had popped up to explain, but because she was leaning against Wen Qi who was a head taller than her, she couldn't see Wen Qi's expression clearly.
Having spent half a year living and working alongside Qi Ge, Wen Cheng had come to understand the true nature of his emotions quite well.
The smile in the video was reserved, as if he was desperately suppressing something, yet a glimmer of light shone in his eyes. The angle of his upturned lips wasn't his usual curve; it was awkward, like a child trying to do something insignificant to others.
Declaring sovereignty, even if the nature of that sovereignty is somewhat biased, seems to give Wen Qi an unusual sense of satisfaction.
Just like myself.
Wen Cheng thought that what initially attracted her to Brother Qi was probably the feeling of being of the same kind, and the sense of security she felt enveloped by his persistent affection.
Wen Cheng jolted awake and sat up, then let out a very unpleasant hiss.
I still have some soreness in my body...
When Wen Qi returned with the groceries that evening, he had visited several restaurants and found various dishes that Wen Cheng liked. Wen Cheng realized that after each meal, Wen Qi would be gentle for a few short days. So, despite the pain, she felt that she hadn't lost out after eating the delicious food.
Once Wen Qi grasps on Wen Cheng's fatal flaw of loving to eat, she is destined to suffer for the rest of her life because of it.
"Brother Qi, with your personality, why were you willing to tolerate others saying such things about you before?" Wen Cheng asked while munching on a slightly spicy chicken foot.
Wen Qi poured another cup of tea into Wen Cheng's cup to help her cool down.
He said casually, "Because I don't care about the truth others see. I only need to know if the truth I see has always been there, and that's enough."
Wen Cheng's heart skipped a beat, as if those words were spoken directly to him.
Wen Cheng wiped away non-existent cold sweat, unsure of what to say, and could only continue silently gnawing on her chicken feet.
Wen Qi did not continue the conversation on this matter.
"Chengcheng, things are almost over. Have you decided which studio you want to go to?" Wen Qi brought up Wen Cheng's previous thoughts.
Wen Cheng was taken aback. She hadn't really thought about this matter lately.
"Go and give it a try. Come back when you're tired." Wen Qi's mindset has changed drastically. He used to be unable to stand Wen Cheng's lack of ambition. Later, he grew to like her and thought it wouldn't hurt to raise her for a lifetime, since she was so cute. Now, even though his possessiveness has exploded to this extent, he still tells him to go out and give it a try.
Because he knew that once a person has something they want to strive for, everything around them will become dull and insignificant. In other words, this setback meant that his life would be destined to compete with Wen Cheng's dream until retirement.
But there was nothing he could do; his cautious yet hopeful attitude towards his dreams softened his heart.
Wen Cheng resolutely chose to resign because Wen Qi told her to come back when she was tired.
On the day he left the company, his colleagues from the information department dragged him out for a big meal, and then a group of guys shamelessly sang "Farewell" at a karaoke bar, holding Wen Cheng's hand and saying they couldn't bear to part with her. Even when Wen Qi himself came over later, they didn't come to their senses.
Wen Qi, as their boss, looked disgusted and called a car for them without anyone else, then quickly left with his wife to avoid being led astray.
Wen Cheng was so busy at the studio recently that she was practically working herself to the bone. Because the time frame for game production is inherently thin, coupled with her interest and the naturally competitive environment, the feeling of working alongside young people for their dreams made Wen Cheng feel like she was back in her senior year of college, knowing nothing but full of passion.
If Wen Qi hadn't suddenly developed a fever that day, Wen Cheng might have had to work until the early hours of the morning again.
Upon receiving the message from Secretary Zhao, Wen Cheng rushed back to their small home. The house was very quiet. As Wen Cheng went upstairs, she saw Wen Qi lying on the bed sleeping. His eyes were trembling slightly as he slept, and cold sweat was dripping from his forehead. Even his lips were several shades lighter than usual. Wen Cheng's heart melted instantly. Just as she was about to reach out to touch him, Wen Qi woke up and grabbed Wen Cheng's wrist.
"I thought you'd be busy working overtime tonight. It's just a minor illness, don't worry about me," Wen Qi said, then coughed a second later.
Wen Cheng felt extremely distressed. While comforting her boyfriend, she went downstairs to cook porridge for him.
Wen Qi, who had just been incredibly vulnerable, immediately stopped breathing rapidly, took out his phone with a normal expression, and transferred five thousand yuan to Xie Nianyu.
Xie Nianyu immediately accepted the payment, and didn't forget to reply at the end: "Just call me anytime if you need anything next time!"
Wen Qi coldly closed the chat box. "Let's talk about it next time."
Wen Cheng cooked some porridge and side dishes, then brought them up to Wen Qi.
They set up a small table for him, then placed the porridge and side dishes on it. Wen Qi coughed lightly twice, then obediently picked up a large spoon to scoop the porridge. This sight of Wen Qi suddenly made Wen Cheng's heart flutter.
She leaned in to kiss him, but Wen Qi weakly dodged her.
"Don't kiss, it's contagious," Wen Qi's voice was a little hoarse after coughing, like a little hook that made Wen Cheng want to kiss him.
Without saying a word, Wen Cheng forcefully turned Wen Qi's head around and gave him two hard kisses on the lips. "If you're infected, I might as well not go to work tomorrow and sleep with you."
Wen Qi's brow twitched. If he had known, he would have actually caught a cold.
That evening, Wen Cheng finished washing up early and came to keep her weak boyfriend company. Wen Qi's frail state suddenly triggered Wen Cheng's protective instincts; things like getting water or tissues, which she usually couldn't get a thing for, were now done effortlessly by Wen Cheng.
After finishing her work, Wen Cheng wanted to sleep with Wen Qi, but Wen Qi couldn't bear it and pushed her away. If she developed this habit, he would despise this behavior when she got sick in the future.
"Brother Qi, how is the Li family doing now?" Wen Cheng was so busy recently that she didn't have time to ask about this matter. Now that she thinks about it, all the plans were just for this lawsuit. So what's next?
"As you know, the Li family was sold to me by Li Gaoyi. Actually, he didn't sell the company; to be precise, he sold the shares—70% of the shares. The remaining 30% belonged to some of the Li family's direct relatives. I don't know about Li Gaoyi's life lately, but he must have had a pretty rough time."
Author's Note:
Good night~
Chapter 174 Ending 2
Wen Qi spoke in a slightly muffled voice (this part was obviously an act), but this little trick of his own motives aroused Wen Cheng's deep-seated protective instincts. She gently covered Wen Qi's mouth with her hand, and then, about ten centimeters away from him, she was looking at her phone.
For Wen Cheng, who had some experience with hacking, finding secret information from abroad was a piece of cake.
Wen Qi didn't even have time to see how he operated it. His phone was flooded with all sorts of messages like snowflakes. Wen Cheng was also reading them at lightning speed. Wen Qi's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly understood a principle even more clearly: when a person becomes lazy and unambitious, all his talent bonuses will vanish.
After returning home, the Li family faced the loss of 70% of their shares. The first thing Mrs. Li thought of was to file a lawsuit. However, such a transaction that followed all the proper procedures would not be misjudged in the United States. As a result, the Li family lost the case after nearly two weeks and lost a large sum of money.
"Scam?" Wen Cheng saw this.
"Yes, after losing the first lawsuit, they filed another one, accusing me of fraud at the auction, causing them a loss of 150 million."
Wen Cheng felt a little flustered, after all, this matter...
Wen Qi gently patted Wen Cheng's head and quickly let go. This gesture touched Wen Cheng deeply, yet also made her heart ache. She had already decided to take the next day off to be with her boyfriend as he recovered.
"Don't worry, they can't find any evidence in this matter, and you knew nothing about it at the time. They did try to blame you then, but my lawyer shut them down with a few words."
"What did you say?"
"The bracelet had no ownership before it was auctioned off, and you had 100 million in cash at the time. In short, the bracelet wasn't registered in anyone's name. If you could afford it and liked it, why couldn't you compete for it?"
Wen Cheng chuckled. It seemed like all these tasks were handled so easily by Wen Qi.
"Wouldn't the Li family be furious?"
"Keep watching, they don't have time to complain or get angry,"
Wen Cheng obediently continued reading.
The Li family rapidly disintegrated due to the fierce competition for control of the company. Sons-in-law and daughters-in-law who had initially drawn investment from the family due to its reputation all chose to withdraw their investments and divorce. After all, for a profit-driven businessman, losing their usefulness renders them worthless. The once glamorous Li family saw over a dozen descendants divorce, with bizarre marital cases dominating US news headlines. Physical altercations over money were also commonplace.
Wen Cheng was also quite amazed as she watched the whole thing.
Then came the predictable unexpected turn of events: Old Mrs. Li was indeed so angered that she ended up in the hospital. However, not a single member of the Li family came to the hospital to take care of her. It was only thanks to a stranger who paid a considerable sum of money for her medical expenses that she barely survived.
But just a few days after recovering and returning home, she and Li Gaoyi had a huge fight over the division of the family property, which escalated into a major dispute. The previously filial son turned on her and even became physically abusive. If the family servant hadn't called the police in time, Old Mrs. Li might have been beaten to death by Li Gaoyi.
Old Mrs. Li was hospitalized again due to serious injuries. Li Gaoyi had originally planned to provide her with food and lodging for more than three years, but Old Mrs. Li chose to settle the matter privately. Everyone thought Li Gaoyi would take good care of her out of gratitude, but instead, he forcibly sent her to a nursing home. Among the younger generation, only one person named Li Bernie cried and protested; all the other members of the Li family had no objections.
Later, Li Gaoyi shamelessly continued to serve as a senior executive in his original company. It is said that he kept trying to curry favor with Shi Jingyin. Shi Jingyin did not tolerate this and ordered the finance department to audit the accounts overnight. Not only was Li Gaoyi fired, but she also sued him to make him make up for all the loopholes in the company. That money should have been a year-end subsidy from Li's in-laws, but now there is nothing left. The Li family's mansion has even been pawned.
The most surprising thing is that the person who replaced Li Gaoyi was the youngest son of the Li family who was expelled many years ago. He was kicked out by the old lady Li without any mercy because he fell in love with a man. She also made the matter public, making it impossible for him to stay in his original circle. In the end, he became a teacher at Yao Xingwei School through his own efforts.
Upon hearing about the appointment, the seemingly refined university teacher resigned from his university job without saying a word, rushed to the United States that very night, and took up the post the next day. He even presided over Li Gaoyi's resignation. After all, the fact that Old Madam Li was able to be so ruthless back then was largely due to Li Gaoyi whispering in her ear.
The once-powerful Li family collapsed in just a few months, and the scheme that had been in place for nearly ten years was finally brought to a head.
In the days that followed, although Wen Qi never mentioned the Li family again, Wen Cheng could clearly see a sense of relief in him. He, who had always lived with her with a certain restraint and forbearance, gradually learned to let go. The gloom that seemed to be in his eyes also dissipated, and the empty space was gradually bound by his cunning.
Wen Cheng was bullied terribly all day long, completely under his control.
During this period of formal work, Wen Cheng went home less and less often. Even when he did come home, he didn't bring anything back; instead, he kept moving things back to his own little home. For example, the clothes Wen Yin bought for them for winter, which she brought home, would all be moved back to Wen Cheng's little home within three days.
For the first two months, the parents were somewhat unable to accept the flow state. They had just brought their son home, and before they had even had enough time to spend with him, their eldest son had practically snatched him away. The worst part was that they couldn't say anything, because if they did, Wen Cheng would start betraying them and defending her husband. This infuriated Wen Yongwang so much that he took him to a psychologist for counseling overnight. Wen Yin initially accompanied her husband to the psychologist, but gradually she adapted and let it go. After all, the two children hadn't had an easy journey together.
Perhaps her intuition was right from the start; Chengcheng and Aqi's mindset and upbringing may have destined them to be together.
After two months, the couple gradually accepted that their daughter was getting married. Fortunately, Wen Cheng was still a loving daughter at heart, and she would always come back to visit her parents during holidays. So Wen Yongwang and Wen Yin let their daughter be.
In April, it will be the anniversary of Wen Qi's parents' death. Wen Qi rarely mentions his parents, but on this day, he will cancel all his work, put on a pure black suit, and go to their graves. Wen Cheng originally had a very important meeting today, but she also canceled it for this.
"Chengcheng, the road up the mountain is difficult, but the thought is what counts."
"What kind of talk is this? You can't greet your parents like that! Let's go." This was the first time Wen Cheng had mustered the courage to call them "Mom and Dad," but after saying it, she felt shy and quickly hurried out the door.
Wen Qi, who was walking behind, quickly smiled and quickened his pace to catch up with him.
When they arrived, two fresh bouquets had already been placed in front of Wen Qi's parents' graves, even though they had arrived at 7:30.
“My uncle and aunt put it here. They came yesterday. They’ve been doing this for years. It’s just that when I was little, they would have a driver bring me here and find someone to secretly protect me near the cemetery.” In fact, Wen Qi has been living a very clear-headed life all these years. He knows how good the Wen family is, but in order not to completely indulge in this warmth and forget the tears he shed when he was seven, he has always gritted his teeth and kept his distance.
Wen Qi naturally bent down and gently stroked the tombstone with his hand.
Place her favorite sunflowers at her grave.
Wen Cheng also squatted down and placed a large bunch of bellflowers in front of her uncle.
Adults are often reluctant to express their feelings, especially someone like Wen Qi who is used to burying everything in his heart. After a long while, he finally said a few simple words.