"Young Master Wen won't make it this time. He's registered his own company, which represents our company, of course. I bet Uncle Wen will call you soon. What's so difficult about an auction? You just need to bid on one item as a token gesture."
Wen Cheng: I'm so frustrated.
I was originally planning to spend the long, boring weekend playing video games at home.
"The Moon Chaser has many seafood sashimi platters that you can't buy anywhere else,"
"Alright! I'm off!"
Wen Cheng revived on the spot.
Shen Feimo gave Gu Yuning a thumbs up, as if to say, "You really know what you're doing!"
At nine o'clock in the morning, the huge ship docked at the port. Wen Cheng changed into a suit that Wen Qi had specially made for him and pulled the overly excited Shen Feimo onto the ship.
Those who come here are all important and influential people.
Although Wen Cheng didn't recognize any of them, he couldn't resist the enthusiastic greetings from some people. After all, he represented the Wen family, and he had recently become quite famous in the industry; his face alone was enough to make him memorable.
Shen Feimo, who was standing to the side with no particular status, received a pile of business cards, and he became quite smug.
"Chengcheng, pinch me to see if I'm dreaming~"
"Hurry up, the food's almost served, or we'll only have soup!" Wen Cheng tugged at Shen Feimo's clothes and rushed into the hall.
Shen Feimo: ? ? ?
Author's Note:
Good night~
Chapter 137 I just want to eat quietly
Shen Feimo initially thought Wen Cheng was joking about the rice, but when he saw the pile of dried shrimp and crab shells in front of her, he was truly astonished.
Among the people around him were some rich kids who had mocked him on the yacht before. They wondered what would happen after Wen Cheng shot such a viral promotional video and received such a solemn promise from Wen Yong on her birthday.
As it turned out, they had overestimated it to some extent.
However, this Wen Cheng seemed a little different from the country bumpkin she used to be. As for what was different, she seemed more at ease? They were curious, but dared not go up and ask.
"Cheng, is it really okay for us to eat like this?" Shen Feimo asked, having just peeled a whole shrimp.
Wen Cheng rolled her eyes at him for free. "I've never seen you eat less. What are people like us who don't spend money on antiques supposed to do at an auction? Time is money, how can we not eat something?"
Shen Feimo was successfully moved by Wen Cheng's reasons.
"You know what, Chengcheng, the crabs here smell amazing! Can we take some home?"
"Sure, we'll go to the kitchen and get some takeout containers in a bit. We can't waste food!"
"Mr. Wen, shall we go and say hello to the second young master?" Not far away, Xiao Zhang stood beside Wen Yunyi, who was holding Qin Zhou's hand.
He covered his face with his other hand, saying, "Go as far away as you can."
The ideological awareness is there.
As Wen Cheng was eating, a large group of people walked towards her. One of them slurped up a mouthful of shrimp roe. At first, Wen Cheng didn't pay much attention, until the leader tapped on the table in front of her.
"Hey, isn't this Wen Cheng? What's wrong? Instead of staying home and playing games, you're here chasing after the moon to embarrass the Wen family?"
"How dare you speak to me like that?" Shen Feimo, an ambitious young man who graduated from a prestigious university, had his inner passion ignited instantly.
Wen Cheng grabbed him and looked up. The person who came was an old acquaintance, Liu Liangpeng, the leader of the Cha Cha Simp Group, who had been to his house before.
"Is there something you need?" Wen Cheng asked casually, her almond-shaped eyes showing little enthusiasm.
It was this composure that made Liu Liangpeng choke for a moment, unsure of what to say next. He had anticipated that Wen Cheng would be provoked by him and lose some of her rationality, thus giving him an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
Wen Cheng patiently waited for Liu Liangpeng for three seconds.
"If there's nothing else,"
"Wen Cheng, all you're really is is a freeloader from the Wen family. What right do you have to act so arrogantly in front of me?"
Liu Liangpeng said in a sinister tone.
Shen Feimo could no longer tolerate this!
Author's Note:
I was a bit busy today, so I didn't post much. Sorry everyone!
Chapter 138 Oh yes yes yes
"Huh? Living at your parents' house means you're freeloading? How noble are you then? A self-reproducing genius who doesn't even need milk after birth? You're really good at making things up! You even came here to embarrass the Wen family. Eating a meal is embarrassing? Then you must be of exceptional research value. A friend of mine does scientific research. Do you want me to sign you up? With your otherworldly constitution, you'll definitely shine in the research institute!"
Shen Feimo, hands on his hips, was just as formidable as any market vendor. Wen Cheng was also shocked by Shen Feimo's wide mouth.
Then he added, "Ah, yes, yes, yes!"
...
This sounds like neither side is really getting a hold of it.
Liu Liangpeng's expression turned very unpleasant. He couldn't recognize the other person's face and therefore didn't dare to make any rash moves. However, he was unwilling to let it go.
A few days ago, when he asked Xiao Yi to discuss how to get back at Wen Cheng, he actually refused outright, saying that he shouldn't scheme against Wen Cheng anymore. Not scheme? How could that be? Xiao Yi has become someone he doesn't even recognize anymore. This must be Wen Cheng's fault!
"Brother, I advise you to watch your tongue," Liu Liangpeng said in a sinister tone.
"Don't worry, no one is as despicable as you!" Shen Feimo said fearlessly.
"You! I'm talking to Wen Cheng, what are you doing interrupting?! Wen Cheng, you're such a coward, needing an outsider to speak for you at a time like this? Ha, you really are a piece of trash, out of the three in the family, you're the only one who can't do anything! At twenty-four years old, you're the only one who still has the nerve to ask the family for money!" Liu Liangpeng was determined to provoke Wen Cheng today, hoping to get him to make a move so he could vent his anger by punching him a few times in self-defense!
Wen Cheng's high school teacher once said that the more someone targets a particular flaw in you, the more it proves that they possess the opposite of that flaw.
Liu Liangpeng was nothing more than a lazy rich kid who had no education. He got into high school and university with his family's money. After graduation, just like the original owner of this body, he wanted to stand at the top without doing anything.
The best way to deal with this kind of person is to have no reaction at all.
Author's Note:
Today's post is a bit short, please forgive me, my little darlings! I'll post a big update tomorrow!
Chapter 139 Auction
"What big business did you take on? Look how arrogant you've become, you're starting to hate rich kids!" Unfortunately, Wen Cheng has been completely spoiled by Wen Qi; she's forgotten all her former qualities of forbearance.
Wen Cheng's words struck a chord, and the expressions of Liu Liangpeng's cronies behind him all changed.
A single act of sowing discord nearly overwhelmed Liu Liangpeng, who gritted his teeth and said, "Don't spread rumors here. I don't have any hatred towards rich kids. At our age, we all hold important positions in the company. Unlike you, who has to rely on your younger brother's promotional video to become famous, babbling in front of the camera like that, you're a disgrace to your Wen family!"
It has to be said that sometimes, some cannon fodder really need to be taught a lesson with their mouths.
Wen Cheng's expression gradually turned cold.
People gradually gathered around; after all, those who wouldn't listen to gossip weren't exactly enthusiastic, especially since it was the Liu family, a second-rate clan, challenging the Wen family's bottom line—it was quite a spectacle.
Of course, there were also some who disliked Wen Cheng and were waiting to see him make a fool of himself. After all, none of the Wen family's stewards were present today, and dealing with a newcomer to a wealthy family was not a difficult task for them.
Everyone just stood by and watched, thinking, "I wasn't the one who started this."
Some wanted to help because they couldn't stand by and watch, but the prevailing trend made them hesitate. Who knew that if you got promoted, your partners might dislike you, and you'd end up losing your own interests? After all, although Wen Cheng was the Wen family's biological son, he didn't actually have any real power.
"Hey Lao Zhang, Wen Cheng has been with you for so long, that's about enough. Everyone has seen his performance in front of the camera. You should probably hand him over to our publicity department now. Leaving Chengcheng there is just a waste of time," the publicity minister, who was on good terms with Minister Zhang, said without any hesitation after the department summary meeting, trying to poach him from his department.
Minister Zhang glanced at him sideways, then suddenly asked earnestly, "Do you really think Chengcheng came to my department to just coast along?"
The head of the propaganda department was somewhat confused by his look. "What? Isn't that right?"
I had vaguely heard that Wen Cheng studied computer software, and that he attended a nationally renowned university. However, his major wasn't particularly famous within the university, and I hadn't heard of Wen Cheng making any significant achievements in that field.
"Let me put it this way, the people who come to our company are at least from 211 or 985 universities. They are often overseas returnees with doctoral or master's degrees. Especially in our department, the requirements for professional skills are very high. Those who come in are not pushovers. Although Shen Feimo is a bit unconventional, he is also a graduate of the Capital University. However, Chengcheng's professional ability is far superior to that of the people in our department."
The head of the publicity department was clearly skeptical. "I'm saying, are you deliberately trying to scare me by not letting Wen Cheng come to our department? Everyone has seen Cheng Cheng eating snacks and sleeping in your department."
"That's because he finishes his work faster than others, not because he's particularly diligent at work or that he's exceptionally talented or capable. The snacks he eats are things that people wouldn't ask him for professional advice on. The more snacks on his desk, the more work he's accomplished today," Minister Zhang said earnestly, with obvious pride in his voice.
The head of the publicity department felt his head was spinning; every time he went over, he saw Wen Cheng's desk was piled high with...
"You care so much about my family's reputation, I thought you wanted to become a member of the Wen family. Too bad, the Wen family doesn't need anyone right now. My mother has always wanted to get a dog."
"You!" Liu Liangpeng was about to explode.
"Hey, don't rush to complain. My mom prefers smarter girls. Someone like you, she probably wouldn't like!" Wen Cheng retorted with a "don't come near me" look, a face that could easily be turned into a meme.
Someone in the crowd chuckled, and then it got out of control. Shen Feimo was amused by his brother's witty remark. His stance was clear, so he didn't need to cover his mouth. He felt a lot of his pent-up anger released. He had long said that Chengcheng was a talented person, but laziness had robbed him of his talent.
With such a commotion, Wen Yunyi, who was enjoying a romantic evening with Qin Zhou outside, rushed back and, dragging Qin Zhou along, fiercely charged into the eye of the storm.
Originally, Wen Cheng's rebuke had already dampened Liu Liangpeng's spirits by half. When Wen Yunyi arrived, Liu Liangpeng even started to stutter and glared at Qin Zhou resentfully. However, Qin Zhou was no pushover either. In his eyes, Liu Liangpeng wasn't even a rival in love. With just a casual glance, Liu Liangpeng dared not look at him anymore.
"What do you mean by this?" Wen Yunyi questioned.
Liu Liangpeng's eyes darted around. "What could it mean? Xiao Yi, didn't you say Wen Cheng is lazy and idle? You feel tired staying at home every day, right? I just wanted to have a good talk with him."
"When did I say that!" Wen Yunyi's face turned red with anger! He used to dislike Wen Cheng, but he would only say that Wen Cheng bullied him. When did he ever say that he couldn't stand Wen Cheng being idle? If he had seen Wen Cheng in this state before, he would have been so happy that he would have woken up in the middle of the night.
But that was just his thought; Wen Cheng didn't know. He had no intention of causing trouble anymore, and he didn't want Wen Cheng to have any resentment towards him. He glanced at Wen Cheng fearfully.
Wen Cheng happened to meet his gaze, her eyes sparkling, showing no sign of mind, and even a smile playing on her lips, as if she was quite happy that he had stepped forward.
"Little brother, it's like this, he said he wanted to come and be our dog, but I thought he wasn't smart enough, so he got angry and embarrassed," Wen Cheng added from the side. This addition was probably better left unsaid.
Wen Yunyi instantly forgot his anger and looked at Liu Liangpeng with a complicated expression.
Liu Liangpeng: "When did I ever say such a thing! Are you just good at making things up?"
"Ha, you think I'm talking nonsense? Then what were you doing just now? If you're a real man, don't try to shift the blame when things go wrong. If I had a friend like you, I would definitely put you in the biggest sack on your way home and beat you up, then never see you again!" Wen Cheng said this without hesitation, speaking her mind clearly and teaching Wen Yunyi a lesson in no time.
Even with his hot-headedness, Liu Liangpeng calmed down at this point. Offending Wen Cheng was no big deal, but he couldn't afford to offend Wen Yunyi. He now owned a company worth hundreds of millions and was Qin Zhou's girlfriend; the Wen family's attitude was clear.
"Xiao Yi, it's me,"
Qin Zhou didn't give Liu Liangpeng a chance to speak. He stepped forward, coldly staring at Liu Liangpeng, his eyes practically screaming that this man was doomed. Few of the people Liu Liangpeng had brought were of higher status than Qin Zhou, and they scattered like birds, vanishing without a trace.