Wen Xian had just put down the bouquet and champagne when she received Shen Lingge’s phone call. She knew that with such a big matter, the bodyguards couldn’t possibly have hidden it from him. After the last time she was kidnapped, that bodyguard team had all been dismissed.
Wen Xian did not want him to worry, so she immediately answered the call. She softly called him: “Gege, I’m fine.”
Shen Lingge’s tone was slightly deep: “You come back now, or I’ll come pick you up.”
When Shen Lingge received the information, he was still in a meeting. He made a pause gesture, then got up and walked out of the meeting room without looking back. Xiao Song signaled for the meeting to dismiss and hurriedly followed out.
On the other end of the phone, Wen Xian’s voice was still soft and gentle: “But I have an appointment with Xiangshuang for dinner tonight. I’ll come back early tomorrow morning, is that okay?”
Shen Lingge lowered his eyes and glanced at the time on his watch. It was currently two-thirty. He asked: “What time did you arrange for dinner?”
Wen Xian obediently answered him: “Six o’clock. Xiangshuang will also bring me the things and materials I left at the company.”
There were still three and a half hours, enough.
Shen Lingge gave a response, reminding her: “Send me a message when you get back. Not allowed to cry.”
Even though she knew Shen Lingge couldn’t see, Wen Xian still nodded her head: “I won’t cry. I’ll just talk with Daddy and Mommy.”
After hanging up the call, Wen Xian let the bodyguard holding an umbrella for her step back a few steps. She sat in the fine rain, looking at the photo of Wen Tianlin and Chang Shuang. She curved her lips slightly and started speaking to them in a small voice.
“Daddy, Mommy, Xian Xian has a home again. Last time I came, I told you all. His name is Shen Lingge.”
“He treats me very well. I love him very much.”
“His Daddy and Mommy are also very good. Mommy, Shen Lingge’s Mommy is just like you, both have a very soft heart.”
“Daddy, Mommy, Xian Xian is going to leave.”
“I will come back to visit you all every month. Shen Lingge will come too. Xian Xian will also work hard to live from now on.”
“I… I will grow up happily and healthily, just like Daddy hoped.”
Wen Xian actually did not say a lot of words. Most of the time she was just quietly sitting there, gazing at them for a very, very long time.
The sound of the rain gradually grew louder. The wind blew through the gaps in the branches and leaves, making swishing sounds. The sky darkened.
The bodyguards exchanged glances, stepped forward holding umbrellas, and spoke in low voices: “Madam, the wind has risen. It’s time to go back.”
Wen Xian slightly bent over, her forehead resting against the cold tombstone. Her voice was so light as to be almost inaudible: “Daddy, Mommy, Shen Lingge promised me, he will find out the truth of your deaths.”
“You all don’t need to be afraid. The Wen family still has me.”
After Wen Xian left the cemetery, her mood was somewhat low. She took a nap, then only barely pulled herself together after receiving a call from Zhuo Xiangshuang. They had arranged to meet at six o’clock at Xingguang Building.
By the time the sky had completely darkened, the rain had already stopped. At Duoduo’s insistence, Wen Xian put on a pure white scarf. When the night wind blew in, Wen Xian lowered her head and shrank into the scarf.
While in the car, Wen Xian received messages from Zhuo Xiangshuang.
[Zhuo Xiangshuang: Xian Xian, I already arrived at Xingguang la.]
[Zhuo Xiangshuang: Damn, Xian Xian, guess who I saw?]
[Wen Xian: Hmm?]
[Zhuo Xiangshuang: I saw Little White Lotus ah ah ah ah ah ah.]
[小白莲 — Xiao Bai Lian, literally “Little White Lotus,” slang for someone who appears innocent and pure but is actually scheming.]
[Zhuo Xiangshuang: Her boyfriend looks like a second-generation rich kid, age doesn’t look very big, just his appearance is a bit messy-looking.]
[Wen Xian: Is it the one you mentioned to me last time?]
[Zhuo Xiangshuang: Mm mm, it’s her.]
[Zhuo Xiangshuang: Xian Xian, speaking of which, I still haven’t met your boyfriend!]
[Wen Xian: From now on I’ll come back every month. Next time, I’ll bring him along.]
[Zhuo Xiangshuang: It’s a promise!]
…
Under the night color carrying a chill, Xingguang Building was especially eye-catching. The entire building, just like brilliant starlight, was bright, standing out especially among a group of tall buildings.
As soon as Wen Xian got out of the car, she saw Zhuo Xiangshuang through the glass window of the café.
She jogged all the way to the glass window. Zhuo Xiangshuang, sitting by the window, was playing with her phone, her face still carrying a mysterious smile, completely unaware that Wen Xian was just outside the window looking at her.
Wen Xian secretly watched for a while before raising her hand and gently knocking on the glass window.
Zhuo Xiangshuang noticed the movement and lifted her eyes toward Wen Xian. As soon as she saw Wen Xian, she excitedly waved her hand, then mouthed to indicate she would come out right away.
Wen Xian stood at the door with curved brows and eyes waiting for her.
The night wind brushed past, Wen Xian’s black hair and the scarf around her neck were both blown apart.
Her brows and features were exquisite, and her porcelain-white skin made her lip color appear even more delicate and charming. But on such a face, her brows and eyes were clean and pure, not clashing at all.
The man beside Lu Ke unintentionally glanced over at the eye-catching woman standing in front of the café. Her slender figure in the cold wind made one unconsciously give rise to a feeling of pity.
His breathing slightly stagnated, then his gaze stayed on her body.
After Lu Ke finished speaking, she found her boyfriend unresponsive. She raised her head to look at him, only to see him staring dazedly in one direction. She followed his gaze, and her expression changed instantly.
The person standing at the café door was exactly Wen Xian, who had caused a stir in their company.
After Wen Xian stopped coming to work, the entire company’s personnel were suddenly re-checked for identity, and because of that, quite a few of her colleagues were found to have violated company contracts and were all dismissed.
After asking around inside the circle, she only then found out Wen Xian had been kidnapped. Qin Zan made a fuss all night, and now the Xu family was also about to fall.
All of this was just because of this woman.
Lu Ke glared fiercely at Wen Xian, then lifted her eyes and glared at her boyfriend. The jealousy in her eyes almost overflowed. But she did not get angry at her boyfriend. She even forced a smile on her face: “I think I saw my colleague. I’ll go over and say a few words.”
After saying that, Lu Ke no longer cared what reaction the man beside her had and directly stepped toward Wen Xian.
Wen Xian was just about to fix the scarf that had been blown loose when she heard a strange female voice. But in her tone, there was an unconcealed malice: “I heard you resigned? What, even Shen Group you look down on?”
Wen Xian followed the voice to look over. The woman standing in front of her had a mocking face, but she didn’t even know this person in front of her.
She had just wanted to speak when the glass door at a slant behind her was pushed open. The small bell hanging on the door gave a crisp sound. As soon as Zhuo Xiangshuang opened the door, she saw Lu Ke standing in front of Wen Xian with an ugly expression.
She immediately pulled Wen Xian over: “Lu Ke, what are you trying to do?”
Lu Ke lightly swept Zhuo Xiangshuang a glance. Her eye makeup today made her look a bit aggressive. She then hooked up the corner of her lips: “I was just saying a few words to my former colleague. Is it worth you making such a fuss?”
Zhuo Xiangshuang did not want to entangle too much in public places: “Xian Xian doesn’t even know you. You don’t need to rush up to talk to her.”
Clearly being the topic center but unable to get a word in at all Wen Xian: “…”
Lu Ke said sarcastically: “Other people already look down on Shen Group, also look down on you this colleague, you also don’t need to rush up and climb connection with her. Wen Clan is already a thing of the past.”
Zhuo Xiangshuang couldn’t help but step forward: “You…”
But there was a force pulling her from behind. She turned her head to look, it was Wen Xian reaching out to pull her.
Right after, Wen Xian walked in front of Zhuo Xiangshuang, she looked toward Lu Ke, but the words she asked made the scene suddenly quiet down: “What’s your name?”
Lu Ke: “……”
Zhuo Xiangshuang: “……”
Lu Ke didn’t expect that after talking for so long here, the other party actually didn’t know her at all. But she was more inclined to think Wen Xian did it on purpose. She, flustered and exasperated, stepped forward and gave Wen Xian a fierce push: “Who do you think you are? What if you know my name? In Shen Group can you casually dismiss me?”
Wen Xian didn’t expect Lu Ke would directly make a move, and seeing she was about to fall to the ground, Zhuo Xiangshuang hurried to pull Wen Xian. But someone’s action was even faster than hers, that person steadily caught Wen Xian into their embrace.
The familiar scent came from the warm chest behind. Wen Xian was dazed for a moment.
She immediately turned her head to look, Shen Lingge was lowering his eyes looking at her, the emotion in his eyes very faint, seemingly angry.
Zhuo Xiangshuang and Lu Ke were also stunned in place. A few months ago they had seen this man from afar at Shen Group’s banquet, even just one glance didn’t prevent them from remembering his appearance and his identity.
The one in power of Shen Group, Shen Lingge.
But Shen Lingge didn’t look at them. He only looked at the girl in his arms. Her pair of bright eyes still carried a trace of daze. He gave a low sigh: “Xian Xian, I just didn’t keep an eye on you for one afternoon.”
Wen Xian: “…I feel I’m very innocent.”
Shen Lingge helped Wen Xian stand steadily. He lightly glanced at Lu Ke: “Shen Group’s matters aren’t decided by me. Wen Xian decides. If she wants to dismiss you, then she can dismiss you.”
Lu Ke’s face twisted for a moment, but the words of apology were stuck in her throat and couldn’t come out.
Lu Ke’s boyfriend also noticed the movement happening here. He walked to Lu Ke’s side, swept a glance at the three people in front of him, frowning and asked: “Ke Ke, what’s wrong? Is it that they’re bullying you?”
Zhuo Xiangshuang practically couldn’t believe it: “Anyone with eyes not blind can tell it’s Lu Ke who moved first, right?”
Lu Ke knew her boyfriend didn’t know Shen Lingge. Their family in Licheng was at most just a nouveau riche. When she spoke again, her voice had a slight tremble: “Sorry President Shen, so… sorry Wen Xian.”
Her boyfriend beside her still wanted to say something, but was pulled away by Lu Ke.
Zhuo Xiangshuang stared wide-eyed at the development of the situation. She felt like she was dreaming. She looked at Wen Xian, then at Shen Lingge, and only after a long while did she find her voice again: “Xian Xian, this wouldn’t be your…”
She suddenly remembered what Wen Xian said to her when they were eating that day. She said, I’m my boyfriend’s parachute drop. [空降 — kong jiang, slang for someone assigned or placed in a position through connections rather than qualifications]
And her boyfriend, was Shen Lingge.
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah, what kind of immortal romance is this!
Shen Lingge slightly nodded to Zhuo Xiangshuang: “Shen Lingge.”
Zhuo Xiangshuang was practically scared to death. She swallowed her saliva: “Hello President Shen, very honored to meet you.”
Wen Xian hurriedly poked Shen Lingge. Shen Lingge looked at her once before saying again to Zhuo Xiangshuang: “Xian Xian’s friend is my friend. Outside, just call me Shen Lingge.”
How would Zhuo Xiangshuang dare, she winked toward Wen Xian.
Wen Xian smiled, leaving Shen Lingge aside, stepped forward to hook Zhuo Xiangshuang’s arm and said: “Weren’t you always saying for me to bring my boyfriend to eat together? Just nice, today he came.”
Zhuo Xiangshuang: “……”
Who the hell can even eat like this!!!
Shen Lingge, being left behind by Wen Xian, was not angry. After reaching out to wrap her scarf properly, he then put his hands in his pockets, neither fast nor slow following behind her, watching her with curved brows and eyes as she spoke to the person beside her.
In his indifferent eyes, there faintly appeared a trace of gentleness.