With red eyes, Wen Cheng nodded sensibly and reached out to hug her grandfather.
Grandpa hugged Wen Cheng back with relief, looking at the child he had neglected for so many years with pity.
“If you ever feel wronged in the future, just tell Grandpa. Don’t be like your brother Qi, keeping quiet all the time. Grandpa doesn’t mind the trouble at all; he just wants to support his precious grandson.” Grandpa’s aged and weathered voice, like withered grass, touched everyone around him.
Then Grandpa stepped forward and patted Wen Qi and Wen Yunyi on the shoulders.
"You two are the same. Grandpa sees your work. You are very capable and hardworking. But remember, never wrong yourself. Take a break when you are tired. The meaning of life is not in the eyes of others, but in the meaning you give to yourselves. Always remember not to overwork yourselves."
Wen Yunyi's eyes reddened first. He could feel that these words were spoken to him by his grandfather. He had often misunderstood his grandfather when he was young, and now that his grandfather was leaving, he felt sad.
At that moment, he completely let go of his resentment and hugged his grandfather.
Wen Yongwang: "Wife, why do I feel like the grievance Dad is talking about is mine?"
"Be more confident, and drop the 'feelings'," Wen Yin said sharply.
Wen Yongwang:......
Then there's Wen Yongwang. Lately, his three sons haven't been giving him any peace of mind, so his tone was a bit harsh: "I handed over my work from the past few months to you last night. You've all grown up now, it's time for your mother and me to enjoy our retirement."
In ordinary families, happiness comes from children giving money to their parents; in wealthy families, it comes from children inheriting the family fortune so that their parents can take vacations and travel.
At this intimate moment, Wen Cheng asked inappropriately, "What work was handed over? I didn't know?"
......
Wen Yin affectionately stroked Wen Cheng's soft hair. "Sweetie, this has nothing to do with us. Do you have enough allowance? How much did you receive in red envelopes for your birthday this month?"
"Thirty million?" Wen Cheng answered truthfully, secretly pleased. "Mom, you can buy whatever you want on the trip, I'll cover the expenses!" Wen Cheng was very grateful!
Wen Yin shook her head and said disapprovingly, "This money is your private stash. Your dad used to give you a million a month to train you. Last night I talked to your dad and he said that starting next month you'll get five million in pocket money. Remember to buy yourself some nice clothes. If you don't know how, ask your older brother and younger brother, understand?"
Wen Cheng was deeply shocked by the lavish atmosphere of his family and shyly accepted the good news of his increased allowance. If he had a tail, he would have been wagging it so hard he could take off!
Author's Note:
Good night~
Chapter 129 Moving Out
On a weekend afternoon, Wen Cheng saw off her parents and grandfather and returned home feeling extremely depressed.
The young man is leaving his newly adopted parents for the first time, and he obviously hasn't yet realized the joy of being alone with his lover. At this time, it's essential for Wen Qi, as his boyfriend, to step up.
The three brothers returned home. Wen Yunyi was pretending to be seriously texting her boyfriend when Wen Qi caught her red-handed.
Wen Qi patted Wen Yunyi's shoulder squarely, "Your two older brothers will be away for a while. Do you know how to take care of yourself?"
Wen Yunyi shuddered. Although he fully understood what his older brother was up to, he didn't dare to say it openly. He could only nod vigorously, "Don't worry, brother, I'll eat on time!"
That's a very practical guarantee.
Lost in his despair, Wen Cheng didn't pay much attention to the brothers' conversation. By the time he realized what was happening, Brother Qi had already dragged out his enormous suitcase and started packing.
Wen Cheng was greatly shocked. "Brother Qi! Mom and Dad have only been gone for three hours!" Wen Cheng's tone sounded exactly like Pan's words to Xi: "My eldest son has only been gone for a few days."
Wen Qi ignored her and continued packing things into Wen Cheng's suitcase. Actually, the house there was fully equipped, but Wen Cheng's favorite dolls and her favorite game console weren't available there, so Wen Qi brought them all.
There's also a little nightlight that Wen Cheng recently bought online that she really likes. It's a little rose, just like the one in The Little Prince, covered by a transparent lampshade. At night, it emits a very soft orange light, just like the warmth of Wen Cheng herself. Wen Qi also likes it very much, so it was worth spending tens of thousands to customize it.
"Don't you want to go?" Wen Qi asked, feigning nonchalance, after finishing packing.
Wen Cheng gave a coy hum, then turned and ran to the closet to take out one of Wen Qi's shirts.
Wen Qi raised an eyebrow. "We have this over there," he said, referring to the style, but he knew why Wen Cheng had taken the dress. Lately, her boyfriend had become increasingly clingy, even harboring a little secret he absolutely couldn't tell his parents—all of which he had indulged.
As expected, Wen Cheng blushed for a moment, quickly threw the shirt into her suitcase, and said, "I'll wear it."
After saying those two words, Wen Cheng's mouth was forcefully sealed by someone. As the one on top, Wen Cheng was increasingly careful not to let his partner always be so dominant in the kiss. So he worked hard during this period to keep up with Brother Qi's pace for at least three minutes, and then lay flat for the next ten minutes.
When Wen Yunyi came in to find them, he saw this scene: the older brother's arm was forcefully supporting Wen Cheng's slender waist, and Wen Cheng was like a limp octopus, tightly clutching the fabric of the older brother's chest. Wen Yunyi suddenly felt that it was good for these two to live outside, so as not to provoke him, a poor person who could not live with them!
In the end, Wen Yunyi rolled his eyes and left his older brother's room without saying anything important. He even stayed in the room when they left, because he didn't care about this bowl of ancestral dog food.
That evening, Wen Qi received a message from Shi Zhuorui, whom he hadn't been able to contact for a week, saying they should meet at the newly opened bar that night.
To be honest, he didn't want to participate in any activities tonight. After all, it was a rare opportunity to spend time alone with the little fool, and there were many things that were more interesting than listening to a chatterbox. However, Wen Qi had a change of heart at the last minute, since this person had taken the blame for him, so he reluctantly agreed.
After a whole afternoon of sadness settling in, Wen Cheng, who came out in the evening, had completely let loose. After all, he would be able to spend time alone with Brother Qi without any restraint for the next few months. Besides, he was an adult now, and he was determined to seize the opportunity to use the things he bought last time since he couldn't use them!
He overlooked one very important thing.
"Hey, Wen Chengcheng, long time no see!" When He Haobo held up a tablet in front of Wen Chengcheng, she was somewhat taken aback.
On the tablet, Yao Xingwei wore a forced smile, surrounded by a small, sunlit balcony, though he himself wasn't exactly cheerful.
He Haobo is a dangerous person. He's much smarter than the thick-skinned Yao Xingwei. He specifically waits until Brother Qi and Shi Zhuorui are out discussing business before calling them. Before the other friends arrive, Wen Cheng is immediately exposed. In the days following the announcement, Wen Cheng has retreated into her shell, Wen Qi, like a snail.
"It's just a relationship, don't be so surprised!" Wen Cheng forced a smile and patted He Haobo, who had a blank expression, before receiving glares from the two of them that looked like they wanted to kill her.
"You're dating President Wen, your nominal brother? And you didn't tell me? You kept it from me? When things were at their worst, who was it that stood up for you two, saying you were as pure as a blank sheet of paper?" Wen Cheng could feel Yao Xingwei's grief and indignation even through the screen.
If he hadn't sworn to his father that he would never return to China without achieving some academic success, he would have already stepped on the gas and crossed the ocean to grab Wen Cheng by the collar.
"Back then, I said that an idol like that would never easily fall in love. At the time, you were still pretending to be clueless in the group chat. Were you already snuggling up to your idol and acting all cute when I sent you the message?!" He Haobo said with a resentful look.
Wen Cheng pursed her lips, "Are you jealous?"
"I didn't! I know I'm not good enough for my idol! What I'm angry about is that you didn't tell me! You've been missing for days since the announcement, you haven't even seen me once!" He Haobo said angrily.
This is still my fault.
"I'm sorry, I wasn't mentally prepared when it was first announced," Wen Cheng sincerely apologized.
But can this heal the wounds in their hearts?
Obviously not. After all, they both acted like they had no brains from beginning to end. Besides deception, they also had a huge doubt about their own emotional intelligence. Unless, unless others were kept in the dark like they were!
"Nobody else knows either, really. Sister Yu Ning and Nian Yu, and other colleagues I get along well with, oh, Shen Feimo, whom you all know! They don't know!" Wen Cheng gave a series of examples to show her sincerity.
Yao Xingwei and He Haobo's complexions gradually improved.
"Really?" Yao Xingwei asked, his tone rising involuntarily. After all, it would be angry if one or two people acted like fools. If no one knew at the time, they would feel much better, at least the problem didn't lie with them.
"Really!" Wen Cheng said confidently, patting her chest.
At this moment, the door to the private room was opened again. Instead of Wen Qi and Shi Zhuorui, Gu Yuning, dressed in an elegant long dress, and Xie Nianyu, dressed in trousers and a shirt, entered.
Wen Cheng called out to them guiltily, awaiting another wave of fury.
only,
"Oh, Chengcheng, you finally dared to say it! Your older sister has been waiting so anxiously~"
"It's good to say it out loud, congratulations,"
The two of them, one saying a sentence at a time, successfully drove the two brilliant minds to the brink of despair.
Wen Cheng was also deeply puzzled, "You... you knew all along?"
Wen Cheng thought she had hidden it very well.
As a mature and sophisticated older sister, Gu Yuning finds Wen Cheng, a hamster-like boy, the most unbearable. He's usually soft, cute, and timid, but he can eat a lot and values friendship very much. This little guy always wants to protect others.
Thinking this, she couldn't help but reach out and pinch Wen Cheng's little face. "Silly Chengzi, I felt something was off when you two gave me the couple necklaces last time! You two are such good people, even showing off your love on my birthday!" Gu Yuning said the last sentence through gritted teeth. She had kept this in her heart for a long time, and she got angry every time she thought about it!
Wen Cheng stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "Really? That old tree is thick, but I... don't have it!"
"It was before this, wasn't it? Judging from the way you looked at Mr. Wen, I knew it. And you're still pretending with your sister here? What, why are you looking at me like that? I told you a long time ago that those two were having an affair, and you even mocked me back then for only having these love-hate relationships in my head. Now you know how painful it is, how angry you are? Don't go looking for trouble with Chengcheng, it's all your fault for being so clueless!" Gu Yuning said, then went to lecture He Haobo.
He's usually a calm and confident young man, but after Gu Yuning said a few words to him, his confidence vanished.
"It's okay, just consider this as you helping me vent my anger," He Haobo said tactfully.
Gu Yuning released her grip, and sure enough, Wen Cheng's cheeks were flushed. She was the culprit.
......
"Chengcheng, I just love you too much," Gu Yuning said tenderly as she rubbed Wen Cheng's face, massaging it from top to bottom. Wen Cheng felt like a piece of dough, unable to fight back.
After being bullied for a while, everyone finally let Wen Cheng go. However, Brother Qi was away for a long time, which is why Yao Xingwei is still brazenly refusing to hang up the phone.
"I don't believe it! Is there really no one as unaware as the two of us? I think what we're doing is called purity, it's still being those young people!" Yao Xingwei protested.
Everyone present could immediately tell what this guy was thinking.
Sure enough, the next sentence was, "Why don't we call Yan Luan and see if he knows?"
Haha, men.
He Haobo: "If you want to hit me, then hit me."
"Long-distance calls are expensive, you know? I can tell you're not good at managing a household!" Yao Xingwei stubbornly insisted.
After much pleading and cajoling, He Haobo finally gave in and pulled out his phone to make a call.
Of the people at the table, apart from Xie Nianyu calmly sipping her sake, the others were all somewhat curious. After all, Yan Luan usually seemed cool and aloof, distant from everyone except Wen Cheng. They wondered what his initial thoughts were.
Wen Cheng was also incredibly curious at this moment. He really wanted Yan Luan to know, otherwise he, as the older brother, would lose all face.
When the call was made, Yan Luan was in evening self-study session, and answered the phone after it rang two or three times.
A somewhat cold voice came from the phone, "Hello?"
In the video, Yao Xingwei's neck is stretched out very long.
Author's Note:
Good night~
Chapter 130 You're a smart person too
Wen Cheng looked up, and Yao Xingwei coughed, leaned back, and pretended to be indifferent, which looked really fake.
However, Wen Cheng didn't pay too much attention to this detail, since he himself was also very concerned about whether Xiao Yan knew about their relationship at the beginning.
He Haobo and Yan Luan are just ordinary friends. They are usually straightforward and don't beat around the bush. He asked directly, "Have you seen your brother's WeChat Moments?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone. "Is Brother Cheng with you?"