"Don't be nervous during tomorrow's court hearing!"
Wen Qi looked at Wen Cheng with affection and smiled. He was the one who should be nervous, but Wen Qi just liked to coax Wen Cheng like this: "Hmm, don't be nervous."
Wen Cheng nodded in satisfaction, squeezed Wen Qi's hand, and felt from the bottom of her heart that her actions had comforted her boyfriend.
If he hadn't been so sleepy, he would have talked to Wen Qi a little longer. But sleepiness just wouldn't let him stay awake. In the end, with his last bit of stubbornness, Wen Cheng turned to steal a kiss from Wen Qi, only to be caught red-handed.
Wen Qi wrapped his arms around Wen Cheng's neck and tilted his head back to kiss her.
He only stopped when he heard soft snoring.
Well, this little pig spirit is the only one who fell asleep after being kissed.
With these thoughts in mind, Wen Qi looked at Wen Cheng's face, still unable to suppress his smile. Then, his gaze shifted to the carefree, fast-sleeping Shi Zhuorui, and he fell into a brief moment of contemplation.
Shi Zhuorui shuddered in his dream, thinking that someone was thinking of him.
While Wenzhou oranges were recovering, a significant new craze swept across China.
After Wen Yongwang came forward to vouch for Wen Qi, the situation became very delicate. The reason the public was unwilling to completely believe it was because Wen Qi was indifferent to his grandmother, while Li Gaoyi acted like a devoted son. Based on this situation and relationship, most people were unwilling to believe that it was Li Gaoyi himself who refused to come and pick her up.
What's the point?
People in the industry are speculating about this matter, and some bored individuals have even started betting on who will win the lawsuit.
As for the craze that arose while Wen Cheng was asleep...
Because Yan Luan's monthly exams are over.
After the monthly exam, Yan Luan successfully retrieved her phone from the nanny's phone thanks to her passing score in English.
After playing a few games, Yan Luan, influenced by his classmates, subconsciously clicked on a social media platform that he didn't use much.
He still had 99+ private messages, and he accidentally clicked on them this time, even though he usually didn't have time to reply to them.
The contents seemed to differ somewhat from what he had imagined.
[Yan Luan, are you there? The monthly exams should be over by now, right? Help! Go check on Chengcheng, she's been attacked so badly by those mindless trolls!]
[Xiaoyan, your brother is being bullied! Go check out the super topic!!!]
The little fan was very helpful; they even included a link, which Yan Luan clicked on.
These are all people using this incident to spread rumors about Wen Cheng. Originally, only those within the industry and those who follow Wen Cheng knew much about Wen Cheng and Wen Qi's relationship. Now, with this incident, their relationship is being speculated about by even more malicious people, and the things they say are as nasty as they can get.
Three minutes later, Yan Luan, who had been silent on Weibo, posted his first personal Weibo post.
Include the link and add the comment: Bullshit!
Night owls saw this and immediately went out.
[Hahaha, Xiaoyan's monthly exam is over!]
[A good younger brother is one who protects his older brother; would the state send such a younger brother to exile?]
[To the person upstairs, I have the same idea as you, let's join a group buy!]
In the first five minutes after posting on Weibo, Yan Luan received almost no negative feedback. But the moment he got up to make some formula for Niannian, his Weibo post went viral...
It wasn't praised that made it to the trending topics, but rather it was criticized that made it to the trending topics.
Title: Ignorant young model insults the filial son of the Li family; this person is actually Wen Cheng's adopted younger brother?
It's just... speechless.
"Brother, milk!" Even on tiptoe, Niannian couldn't reach the cup in Yan Luan's hand, but Yan Luan was too focused on that Weibo post, and with his recent growth spurt, he was no longer a primary school student like Niannian who could reach such a moral level.
It seems he's gotten himself into trouble.
Li Gaoyi was still worried about Wen Yongwang's intervention after dinner. Although the general trend on the internet hadn't changed, some voices were no longer in his favor. His family's power was weak, and what he needed most was the pressure of public opinion. However, when he saw Yan Luan's Weibo post, Li Gaoyi suddenly felt like the heavens were helping him. He didn't even sleep that night. He had finally managed to get away on a business trip, so he quickly called his lover, who lived nearby, over to indulge in his sweet dreams.
Wen Cheng didn't get a moment's rest after getting off the plane. First, she went to the company with Wen Qi to prepare materials, and then she went home. This time, she would accompany her family to Ting.
Yan Luan, who got up early to apologize to Wen Cheng, didn't even have a chance to say a few words to her. Before he knew it, Wen Cheng had brought him to the courtroom. Standing behind them were representatives from various well-known media outlets, who were all well-prepared to make a big splash in this incident.
When the court formally began the trial, the plaintiff and the defendant were called to the front row. Wen Qi had just changed into a navy blue suit at the company. The family was naturally eye-catching wherever they stood.
Looking at Li Gaoyi again, he was dressed in a simple suit, his face showing unconcealed fatigue, and his lips were chapped, as if he hadn't slept all night.
Such a good actor?
Wen Cheng was surprised.
"It's fake! His dark circles and that suit...it must cost at least 100,000 yuan, and it's the latest style this year. He must have crumpled it beforehand!" Sitting next to Wen Cheng was Gu Yuning, who had canceled her company's plans to come today. The moment she saw Li Gaoyi, she bluntly stated the truth.
Wen Cheng's surprise at Li Gaoyi lessened considerably, and she glanced at Gu Yuning with admiration. Gu Yuning lightly brushed a strand of hair from her forehead.
"Learn more from me in the future!"
Wen Cheng nodded quickly. This is useful, I can learn it! I can use it to expose Cha Cha's tricks in the future. Wen Cheng suddenly felt that she was a little bit naughty.
"Plaintiff, please state the grounds for appeal."
The judge, standing in the middle, asked a question.
Wen Cheng put away the last bit of entertainment mode and listened intently.
"I want to sue Wen Qi for forcibly detaining my mother in the country, which led to her being admitted to the intensive care unit!" Li Gaoyi looked haggard, but his spirit was more vibrant than anyone else's.
Does this mean it's already a done deal?
Author's Note:
Goodnight~ I'm a little sleepy tonight, but there will be another update today~
Chapter 170 Exploiting a Loophole
When Li Gaoyi said this, the media's eyes never left their cameras, and some were even filming someone who had already started writing the first draft.
The competitive pressure in modern society is indeed immense!
“Please describe this matter in detail,” the judge said.
Li Gaoyi nodded and looked at the speech that the lawyer had prepared for him earlier on the table.
“At the end of last month, my mother had just been discharged from the intensive care unit when she suddenly thought of my sister, who had passed away a long time ago. In fact, she has lived with self-blame and guilt all these years. She wonders if my sister would be alive if she hadn't celebrated her birthday. She wonders if she had lowered her stance a little, and if her beloved grandson wouldn't have left so resolutely. And then she's harbored resentment towards the Li family for twenty years. My mother's health wasn't good to begin with, yet she insisted on returning to China. I was worried something might happen to her on the way, so I hired a bodyguard for her. Unexpectedly, Wen Qi used the opportunity to call the police, and now my mother's fate is unknown,” Li Gaoyi choked up, even taking out a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe away tears.
Wen Yunyi's eyelids twitched as he watched.
That jerk, how come he's even better at pretending than him?!
The audience members were deeply moved by these words, and Li Boni's eyes were red with tears. Most of the Li family members were present today, but it seemed that they had all agreed not to be in a hurry about this matter. Only his eldest uncle could understand him, and only his eldest uncle could understand his grandmother's good intentions.
"Wen Qi, you have no heart!" Li Boni stood up and said emotionally.
The judge frowned. "Sir, please keep quiet."
His aunt, who couldn't bear to watch any longer, pulled the silly boy down.
"Your uncle is here, what are you doing here? There are so many reporters watching." The aunt, who was dressed up in her finest clothes, now only cared about the group of reporters.
Bernie Li was so angry he couldn't utter a word.
"Now, the defendant will speak," the judge said.
Wen Qi nodded, and the atmosphere around him suddenly became somewhat subtle. This should be considered Wen Qi's first formal statement after being criticized for so long.
"If someone brings foreign mercenaries into another company without permission, that company has every right to call the police. Mr. Li, don't you agree?"
Wen Qi's eyes, devoid of any emotion, looked at Li Gaoyi.
Li Gaoyi suddenly felt a sense of retreat. This was the first time in twenty years that he had truly faced Wen Qi. Wen Qi's calm aura made him very nervous. No, no, he still had an ace up his sleeve. He couldn't afford to lose in terms of momentum.
Li Gaoyi gave a look to the lawyer he had hired at a high price.
The blond, blue-eyed lawyer stood up and spoke in fluent Chinese: "Mr. Wen, did you know that Ms. Li was your grandmother when you chose to call the police?"
I don't know what the hell you're doing here appealing.
Wen Cheng was completely speechless.
Yan Luan was even more confused and leaned closer to ask, "Are all lawyers like this abroad?"
Gu Yuning: "This is a common tactic of this lawyer. I've seen several of his cases. You'll see, the questions he raises later will make you wonder why he can earn such a high salary."
Wen Qi, who was in front, simply nodded.
"Okay, Mr. Wen, let me ask you another question. Since you know she is your maternal grandmother and you know her status in the Li family, can we assume that it is reasonable for her to bring bodyguards? According to the surveillance footage, Ms. Li's bodyguards did not engage in any dangerous behavior after entering the house. Since there was no danger, and you subjectively know that Ms. Li has no ill intentions towards you, can we assume that your police report was influenced by personal grudges?"
A hint of satisfaction appeared on Li Gaoyi's face.
Wen Qi nodded. "Your Honor, I request that a video be played, which shows Ms. Li speaking in my office at the time."
The judge nodded, and Li Gaoyi suddenly felt uncertain.
Three minutes later, the projector displayed a video.
The old woman sat at the table, and even though her expression was somewhat blurry, it couldn't hide the arrogance on her face.
“I’m not here today to hear you dredge up old grievances. You are, after all, a member of the Li family. Whatever happened before is in the past. If your mother were alive, she would never want you to have such a deep rift with the main family. I have more than a dozen grandchildren under my care, and each of them has found a good partner according to my wishes. Now, only you are missing. Considering that your mother was still somewhat filial to me before she died, I am still willing to acknowledge you back. Your marriage partner is the granddaughter of your maternal grandfather’s best friend. Her background and appearance are impeccable. You’re coming home with me now. The Li family will take care of your household registration and nationality. You’ve been out there for so long; it’s time to come back.”
No matter how deep Li Gaoyi's calculations were, he never expected that Wen Qi would have such a surveillance video. No matter how expensive the lawyer is, he can't use Li's mouth!
"At the time, Ms. Li was forcefully pressuring me to agree to the marriage. Under those circumstances, there was a huge swarm of bodyguards outside the meeting room. I don't think this situation can be defined as a personal vendetta; self-protection would be a more accurate description." Wen Qi's few words in a video were far more effective than the other party's lengthy explanation.
Now the atmosphere in the audience has completely changed.
"I'm really speechless. Doesn't she know there are surveillance cameras in the conference room? How can she say something like that and still expect us to rescue her? Unbelievable!" Next to my aunt was her husband. His family was in the real estate business, but he was an illegitimate child and didn't have any real power. He had come with his wife to watch the show, and after seeing this, he was even more nonchalant in his complaints.
"Shut up!" Li Boni almost exploded on the spot.
"It's normal for older people to be stubborn. We can see from the last sentence in this video that Ms. Li's tone clearly softened. It's not easy for a successful woman who has managed her family for decades to easily bow down to her grandson. It's clear that Ms. Li misses Mr. Wen Qi. It's also very normal for elders to worry about their younger generation's marriage. This is a normal family conflict. Instead of communicating properly with Ms. Li, Mr. Wen, knowing about her poor health, sent her to the police station. From a moral standpoint, Mr. Wen's actions are extremely unethical."
This reading comprehension passage completely refreshed Wen Cheng's understanding of distorting the truth.
Wen Qi lowered his eyes and said after a long while, "That's probably because I'm not as filial as the other children in the Li family. After all, Ms. Li didn't contact me for twenty years. When she wanted to arrange a marriage, she thought of me, but I already had a partner. I let her down. And when she introduced me to a potential partner, I didn't stop my partner from verbally attacking her when he came in and got jealous. This made Ms. Li angry and embarrassed. Later, I even sent Ms. Li and her bodyguard to the police station because of our relationship. I'm really sorry."
Wen Cheng: ??? So this is all your partner's fault?
Media: Why does it feel like Premier Wen was just showing off his love for his wife in this statement?
Xie Nianyu smiled and opened today's live stream on the social media platform. As he expected, the screen was filled with people saying "We're shipping them!"
Wen Qi's sarcastic remarks about a green tea bitch really put the game to the test.