Wen Cheng smiled shyly, "It doesn't count as long as no one sees it."
Unable to resist Wen Cheng's pleading, her eyes sparkling, Yao Xingwei ordered another identical drink.
Wen Cheng took a sip from the cup. It had a peculiar sweetness that Wen Cheng didn't dislike; in fact, she liked it very much. Then she took a big gulp.
"Damn, this liquor is really strong!" Yao Xingwei tried to stop him.
"But you finished the whole glass." Wen Cheng protectively held the glass like a mother hen, showing no signs of flushing. Her lips, still moist with the drink, looked plump and watery, and even her eyes were a few shades more misty than usual.
It was only then that Yao Xingwei realized that the young master the Wen family had just brought back was indeed quite handsome.
Seeing that the little rascal was alright, Yao Xingwei and He Haobo assumed he was one of the heavier drinkers, so they didn't stop him further.
The three boys chatted and laughed with Wen Cheng about their gaming experiences, and surprisingly, they got along very well.
Perhaps because the three were too unprepared, the people around them gradually became bolder, and the provocateurs followed.
"Damn it, Yao Xingwei, weren't you the one who mocked this country bumpkin for being the most capable at the last gathering? What's going on today? You're acting all friendly with him, are you? You have no skills, so you just follow the crowd and offer him favors, huh?" A gray-haired young man walked over from a distance, his tone clearly full of veiled insults!
Yao Xingwei looked over coldly.
Wang Hongshen is a spoiled brat who idles away his time and his greatest hobby is forming cliques. As for which faction he belongs to, you can tell by his smug attitude.
"None of your business, get lost if you have nothing to do with it." Yao Xingwei usually couldn't stand this person the most. He seemed very polite in front of Wen Yunyi, but there was always a hint of lust in his eyes. Only the innocent Yiyi didn't notice it!
"Oh, oh, oh, are you getting angry because you're embarrassed? I, Wang Hongshen, can't stand people like you the most, you opportunist. This young master has only been back for a month, and he's already getting along with those two brothers?"
Those around saw this but didn't come over to advise him; instead, they simply stood there watching the spectacle with their wine glasses in hand.
Yao Xingwei suddenly understood how Wen Cheng felt at the gathering. It seemed that Wen Cheng hadn't done anything wrong; she was just ostracized and ridiculed because of something slightly different.
"This seems to be my brother's bar, Wang Hongshen. Don't be so arrogant," He Haobo said coldly as he stood up.
Wang Hongshen smiled contemptuously. If He Haobo's brother were here, he might have been more restrained, but who was He Haobo? He didn't have nearly as much real power as his only son. What was he afraid of?
"Oh, is Second Young Master He trying to embarrass your brother? Your brother sincerely invited me here just so you could bully him like a bully?"
He Haobo's eyes held a fire within them.
Wang Hongshen smiled provocatively, and finally turned his fire on his original target.
"Wen Cheng, you'd better get out of here. Don't think that just because these two kids are backing you up, I won't dare to do anything to you."
Wen Cheng, who had been silent until now, turned around a little slowly when someone called her name, but suddenly revealed a...
With an arrogant, cold laugh, he said disdainfully, "Do I know you?"
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Chapter 11 Brother Qi, boohoo, I got bullied~
Wang Hongshen's face turned red with anger!
He hadn't expected that Wen Cheng's tongue would become so sharp after just a few days.
"Hmph, Wen Cheng, who was it that shamelessly tried to integrate into our group back then? What, are you playing hard to get with me now?" Wang Hongshen may not have much else in the circle, but his ability to provoke people is second to none.
Everyone was quite interested in seeing Wen Cheng make a fool of herself.
Only Wen Cheng didn't care about the sarcasm at all, and instead continued to retort: "You dare to challenge me?"
Wen Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly this time, her long, narrow pupils looking more intimidating than usual. Her skin, which was so white it was almost transparent, took on a cold and stern air, making her normally harmless and cute appearance more aloof, and the last part was an undeniable intimidation.
Wang Hongshen was suddenly startled by the young man in front of him, and for a moment, he was speechless.
Wen Cheng wasn't finished yet. She extended her slender, pale right hand, picked up the transparent wine glass, and as she raised it, her wrist, so thin that the blue veins were visible, was revealed. She brought the cool, transparent rim of the glass to her cherry-red lips, took a small sip, smiled lightly, and asked:
"The Wang family? Did they just have a business deal with our family?"
Wang Hongshen's pupils contracted slightly. With so many people watching, he could only swallow hard, barely managing to adjust to Wen Cheng's aura.
So what if Wen Cheng is the Wen family's biological son? He's not in charge of the Wen family right now. Wen Yunyi, who introduced him to Wen Cheng, hasn't even spoken yet. Besides, Wen Qi, the Wen family's most heartless money-making machine, is rumored to be indifferent to his younger brother. What does he have to be afraid of?
"What's it to you? Wen Cheng, you don't actually think you have any say in the Wen family, do you? You're just a country bumpkin who can't even open a crab, yet you think you can pretend to be a phoenix!" Wang Hongshen brought up the previous incident again, wanting to embarrass Wen Cheng once more, especially since many people hadn't attended the last gathering.
Everyone here was spoiled at home, and hearing this story is no different from someone in an ordinary family who lacks even the most basic manners.
"My God, really? The Wen family kids don't even know this?"
"Just adopted him, he's only good-looking, but he's incredibly unsophisticated."
"Don't be so obvious, they are, after all, from the Wen family,"
"So what if it's the Wen family? Look at what they've done to Wen Yunyi. He's still running his own business. Wen Qi is indifferent to him and has never brought Wen Cheng into the public eye. What's the point of bringing Wen Cheng back?"
The whispers and murmurs among those around them gradually grew louder.
He Haobo and Yao Xingwei's expressions gradually darkened. Yao Xingwei stood up, ready to confront He Haobo, but He Haobo immediately pushed him back down, giving him a meaningful look.
This is ultimately his brother's territory. To deal with such a troublemaker, just have someone escort him out. As for the others, the two of them can't argue with everyone.
Wen Cheng swirled her glass, seemingly unconcerned, showing no signs of drunkenness whatsoever. Instead, she gave a wicked smile. Just then, her phone buzzed in her pocket. With some effort, she pulled it out and vaguely saw a Qi's name on the screen.
Wen Cheng swiped several times before finally managing to press the answer button with difficulty.
"Still playing?" The cold male voice carried a subtle but intimidating force. The voice, which had been just close to her ear, was amplified several times over; Wen Cheng had accidentally pressed the speakerphone button.
As Wen Qi's number one fan, how could He Haobo not recognize his idol's voice! Despite deliberately lowering his voice, those around him still heard it.
It's Wen Qi!
That cold-faced devil, that ruthless money-making machine, actually called this country bumpkin?!
Wang Hongshen was the first to put away his smugness, and then his legs started shaking uncontrollably. He desperately hoped that Wen Qi had just called to reprimand his younger brother!
Then reality shattered with Wen Cheng's first tearful cry.
Wen Cheng pouted, her nose turning red with grievance. Just a moment ago she was all cool, arrogant, and domineering, but now her eyes were red and her voice was trembling with a sob.
"Brother Qi, I've been bullied~ Waaah, I feel so wronged."
Wang Hongshen: I'm ##%&##!
Wen Qi's hand gripping the phone tightened, a dark glint flashing in his eyes. His heart suddenly ached, but reason quickly told him that Wen Cheng would only pretend to be obedient, not act coquettishly with a tearful voice.
That child is terribly afraid of himself unless he is truly being bullied.
"Where are you? I'll come pick you up." Wen Qi had only been told by his aunt to call Wen Cheng back early, as he had to prepare for a business trip tomorrow, which would involve all sorts of physically demanding tasks. He found it hard to believe that he was saying this, but he had no intention of backing down, as if an intuition was driving him.
Wen Cheng looked at He Haobo with red eyes. He Haobo was also shocked by Wen Cheng's amazing acting skills and was stunned for a while before giving the exact location.
Wen Qi simply said "okay" and hung up the phone.
It took He Haobo a while to realize that he had just spoken to his idol. Clutching his excited heart, He Haobo revealed a fanboy-like infatuated smile.
But then, a scene unfolded that no one, including He Haobo, could have predicted.
Wen Cheng hung up the phone, her aggrieved expression instantly vanishing, replaced by a smile that was seven parts wicked charm, two parts indifference, and one part nonchalant.
He said with unbridled arrogance, "It's getting cold; the Wang family should go bankrupt."
Wang Hongshen: ? ? ? A master of theatrical face-changing?!
He Haobo & Yao Xingwei: I now strongly suspect that this child is drunk...
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When Chengcheng is drunk, she always thinks she is a powerful and influential CEO!
Chapter 12 The Cunning and Manipulative Rich Girl
Everyone was completely bewildered by Wen Cheng's masterful face-changing, largely due to the phone call from Wen Qi.
Wang Hongshen, in particular, wanted to make a move but dared not!
The crowd dispersed slightly at a visible speed, but they began to consciously look towards the door out of the corner of their eyes to see if the rumored Wen Qi would really come to pick up his country bumpkin brother who had fallen in halfway.
Wang Hongshen had no time to watch the show like them. After so many years of being arrogant, he had finally met his true weakness.
"Who do you think you are, trying to bankrupt my family?"
Wang Hongshen's words sounded quite arrogant, but unfortunately, he had no real confidence.
Although they disliked this troublesome person, He Haobo and Yao Xingwei both hoped he wouldn't go to such lengths just to save face. It was like a fish in a fishbowl; Wen Qi hadn't even prepared to do anything to him, and he was already jumping around provoking them.
Wang Hongshen knew this perfectly well, but things had come to this point. Wen Cheng's smug look made it clear she wouldn't forgive him. Rather than pressuring her, it was better to fight to the death!
Perhaps sensing Wang Hongshen's determination,
Wen Cheng gave a provocative sneer, "Then let's see~"
In the sweltering heat, Wang Hongshen got goosebumps from those words.
Seeing Wang Hongshen's face turn pale with fright, Yao Xingwei felt a great sense of relief. "Alright, all the anger I was holding in has been released. Domineering CEO Wen Cheng, invincible!"
The Wen family lived surprisingly close to the bar; so close that Wen Qi arrived before the online battle had even begun.
Then he watched a low-quality, melodramatic prime-time soap opera on the spot.
"You're lying, you're cheating!"
"Ha, men, don't be ungrateful."
Wen Qi saw Wen Cheng sitting calmly on a bar stool, her face bearing an expression he couldn't quite describe. Her white shirt was casually unbuttoned up to the third button, easily revealing her collarbone. Her right hand casually toyed with a wine glass, and a menacing smile played on her lips.
How can someone be so well-behaved at home and yet so wild outside?
For some reason, Wen Qi felt a vague and unclear emotion rising in his heart.