Chapter 17
Back in the room, Mother Wang was packing her stuff .
As Wen Xinya looked at the empty cupboards, it felt like her heart had been emptied as well . She felt lost!
Mother Wang saw the dejected Miss Wen who was sitting on the bed . She felt sorry for her . She was the late Madam’s only daughter, who led a wandering life on the streets for 15 years . Now that she’s finally back to the Wen Family she was immediately being sent away .
Mother Wang recalled the initial moments when Miss Wen had just returned, she was like a wounded hedgehog — impatient and helpless, always guarding against everyone in the Wen Family . Old Madam Wen only cared about Miss Ruya and neglected Miss Xinya . Ning Shuqian looked like an easy-going person but was scheming at heart . Wen Yuya and her were always making things difficult for Wen Xinya . Old Mr . Wen was also cold towards her .
That day in the backyard, she saw that it was Miss Ruya who accidentally fell into the lake, but she had insisted that it was Miss Xinya who pushed her . With a few servants supporting Miss Ruya’s words, Old Mr . Wen, Old Madam Wen, and Master Wen Haowen concluded it was Miss Xinya’s fault and gave her a good lecture .
“Miss Xinya, your things are all packed . ”
Drying her tears, Wen Xinya slowly recovered a clear vision . She saw there were two pieces of clothing and some jewelry in the cupboard . She smirked . “I do not have many belongings anyway, I’ll bring all the remaining items! Otherwise, I might have to trouble Grampy to buy more things for me if there’s anything missing . ”
Mother Wang felt teary . “My pitiful Miss Xinya, late Madam will be watching you from the heavens . She’ll bless you to have a good life,” she said, feeling sorry for her .
Wen Xinya recovered from her lost state . She said, “Yes, that’s right! Mother is watching me from heaven…” She must have seen the pain and suffering I had gone through, hence giving me a chance to rebirth so that I can control my own destiny .
Mother Wang finished packing . Wen Xinya stared at the empty room . There wasn’t anything left that belonged to her, as if she was just a guest who had rented the room . She changed her emotion and spoke lightly into the air: I will be back!
Yes, she will be back!
Mother Wang ordered the servants to carry Wen Xinya’s luggage to the living room . Ning Shuqian and Wen Yuya were there sitting on the sofa watching the busy servants carrying her luggage and stuff . They were secretly happy in their hearts .
Wen Yuya asked in an elated tone, “Yo Sister, where are you going? Why the luggage and parcels?”
Wen Xinya ignored her .
Wen Yuya continued rubbing salt on the wound . “You’ve just returned to the Wen Family for a few days and now you’re leaving with your luggage . Did Grandpa chase you out?”
At this moment, Old Mr . Wen was standing at the stairway on the second floor . He was so mad that it caused pain to his chest when he saw how the true Wen Family’s daughter was being bullied by a lowly adopted daughter, and yet she had to suffer in silence .
The nice easy-going daughter-in-law who was sitting on the sofa also looked jubilant, as if she was gloating over Wen Xinya’s misfortune . “Did you really wish for Xinya to be driven out of the Wen Family by me?”
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Hearing a deep and furious voice, Ning Shuqian and Wen Yuya felt a chill . They looked up and saw Old Mr . Wen standing at the stairways, hearing everything Wen Yuya said earlier .
Ning Shuqian could feel the authority in his eyes from afar, coupled with anger and coldness . Old Mr . Wen was known for his influence and decisiveness during his younger days . This power of authority had not reduced at all years after he had left the business world .
Ning Shuqian turned pale and quickly reacted, “Father, that’s not what Yuya meant . She’s just an innocent and outspoken child . She might have said the wrong things . Please don’t hold it against her . ”
Wen Yuya froze with fear . “Grandpa, I…”
Old Mr . Wen softened slightly . He said, “I am sorry to disappoint the two of you . Xinya’s Grampy called and asked me to bring her over so that she can stay with him for a while . She will return . ”
Ning Shuqian was puzzled . Why wasn’t she being sent abroad? Why did the plan change to her staying in the Mo Family?
Ning Shuqian tried to explain . “Father…”
Old Mr . Wen had a ferocious look in his eyes . “When Xinya is away, if you create any more trouble, you will not get away with it . Either I or someone else will take care of you . ”
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Ning Shuqian shivered at the thought of how clear-minded Old Mr . Wen was . There were almost no evil intentions that could escape his eyes . She turned and looked at Wen Xinya, who was grinning with numbness . She had almost forgotten Wen Xinya had a connection with Old Mr . Mo .
Ning Shuqian suddenly regretted making the suggestion to let Wen Xinya go abroad . She had unintentionally created an excuse for her to go to the Mo Family . Old Mr . Mo held high-status in the literary world and everyone feared and respected him . Going to the Mo Family would be like adding wings to Wen Xinya’s back .
She started panicking just at the thought of it .
But she also remembered Old Mr . Mo had a cold temperament . When Ruya entered the Wen Family years ago, he didn’t treat her very well . They only met during special occasions and did not have a close relationship . All these years Ruya didn’t receive any benefits from the Mo Family .
In comparison, Wen Xinya was even more unrefined . It’s unlikely Old Mr . Mo would be nice to her, and she too wouldn’t receive any benefits from the Mo Family .
Old Mr . Wen looked at Wen Yuya sharply . “Whatever the Wen Family has given to you, we can also take it back easily . If that ever happens, even your stepfather wouldn’t be able to protect you . ”
He emphasized the word “stepfather” with purpose, signaling her to take his words as a severe warning .
Wen Yuya turned pale with fear . She clenched her fists hard . Hatred filled her eyes . It was all that bitch, Wen Xinya’s fault . Otherwise, Grandpa wouldn’t treat her badly .
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Wen Xinya, watch and see . I will not let you die in peace!
Old Mr . Wen knew what they were thinking . Xinya was away for 15 years and had an unglamorous past . She had no relationship with the Wen Family . Moreover, Old Madam Wen and Wen Haowen didn’t like her . Once they succeeded in making the Wen Family detest Xinya, they would be the rightful heirs to the Wen Family’s wealth .
Xinya’s return had triggered Ning Shuqian and her daughter’s greed! And it created an opportunity for them to act in accordance with the greed within .
Old Mr . Wen stomped out of the living room furiously .
Wen Xinya slowly walked towards Ning Shuqian and stood in front of her . She bent down and whispered into her ear, “Hold on, I will be back! There are… plenty of opportunities!”
Wen Xinya’s light breathing landed on her ears . It felt itchy and irritating, as if a caterpillar was crawling on her ears . Ning Shuqian said with a forced smile, “Xinya, I don’t understand what you mean . ”
Wen Xinya came face to face with her expressionless . Her lengthy fingers pointed at her chest and said, “It doesn’t matter . As long as your heart understands . ”
Wen Xinya’s action caused Ning Shuqian’s heart to race— Lub-dub, Lub-dub . When she finally started calming herself down, Wen Xinya had already walked out of the Wen Mansion .