Chapter 1 The First Stop
The first stop was the museum.
It told the history of K City.
The two walked around the museum.
"Do you guys feel like something's off between An An and Miao Miao? It feels weird, don't you think?"
"Honestly, I noticed it a while ago. Even though An An is still holding Fang Miao Miao's hand, it feels like they both have something on their minds. They look hurried, like they're just completing a task. It's strange, very strange."
"What's strange about it? Fang Miao Miao probably can't keep up the act anymore, and Wen Yan An finally saw her true colors, so she doesn't want to talk to him. I always said Fang Miao Miao is just a pretty face with no substance. Even if she marries into a wealthy family, she'll eventually be kicked out and become a joke."
"The person upstairs, if you can't speak nicely, just shut up. You people spew such disgusting and unrealistic things every day. Are you blind? Didn't you see An An holding Fang Miao Miao's hand the whole time? Are you going to die if you don't spread rumors?"
"An An?" Fang Miao Miao also noticed Wen Yan An's unusual behavior and asked with some worry.
"Mom."
Fang Miao Miao had no choice but to hold him.
Fortunately, she was used to wearing casual clothes, and holding a five-year-old child was well within her capabilities.
After being picked up by Fang Miao Miao, Wen Yan An kept his arms around her neck and didn't say a word.
Fang Miao Miao understood.
She had thought An An was still sleeping when she received the call this morning. He had just pretended to be asleep to avoid worrying them.
Alas, what an understanding and heartbreaking child.
Fang Miao Miao deliberately lowered her voice, "An An, be good. Daddy is fine. We'll go home after we finish these two tasks, okay?"
The moment she got her phone back, she had estimated the time and booked a flight back to A City.
"Mom."
Wen Yan An's eyes reddened, and he tried his best not to let his tears fall.
Daddy said many people online dislike Mommy, and if he cried, those people would speculate that Mommy had bullied him. He didn't want to be a bad baby.
"It's okay, I'm here."
Fang Miao Miao calmly held the child and walked around the museum.
Under her comfort, Wen Yan An's mood improved considerably.
He walked with Fang Miao Miao during the second stop as well.
"Holy crap, I finally know what's going on."
"What are you talking about, upstairs?"
"The Weibo hot search is exploding! The matriarch of the Wen family came out and said Fang Miao Miao is a jinx who brings misfortune to her husband, claiming Fang Miao Miao's existence caused her son's car accident."
"6666, is the wealthy family this exciting? What a shocking piece of gossip! So Fang Miao Miao is in a bad mood because her mother-in-law is about to kick her out of the Wen family?"
"That can't be right. Her mother-in-law isn't the one in charge of Wen Corporation. As long as she lives well with her husband and takes good care of her stepson, everything will be fine, won't it?"
"Master Wen, something has happened," Xin Xuan Lai arrived at the apartment, looking at Wen Zhi Yan who was sitting on the sofa with trepidation.
"What is it?"
"The Weibo hot search is exploding, saying you were in a car accident just now and your life is hanging by a thread. The old madam, the old madam says Fang Miao Miao brings misfortune to her husband and cannot stay by your side."
Wen Zhi Yan looked up at Xin Xuan Lai.
That gaze almost made Xin Xuan Lai fall to his knees. "Master Wen, I am loyal to you and have no intention of betraying you."
Besides, very few people knew about the car accident.
Back then, he had brought Master Wen back to the apartment precisely to avoid making a big scene.
Even the on-site negotiations were handled by him, and Master Wen never showed his face.
"It wasn't you," Wen Zhi Yan withdrew his gaze. "What about the car from the accident?"
"The driver said one part was deformed, and he said he was taking it to..." Xin Xuan Lai's voice abruptly stopped. "Master Wen, do we have a mole within the organization?"
That car didn't collide with any other vehicle. How could any part be deformed? That person wasn't taking the car for repairs, but to steal the dashcam.
It seemed the driver didn't know they had already called the police, which was why he said the car needed repairs.
"Investigate."
"Yes."
After Xin Xuan Lai left, the phone rang.
It was his mother.
Annoyed by the ringing, Wen Zhi Yan ignored it.
The ringtone was persistent, as if it would continue ringing until he answered.
Wen Zhi Yan rubbed his forehead.
He glanced at the caller ID and saw it was his father.
He frowned slightly and answered the call.
"Father."
"You were in a car accident?"
"Who told you?"
Wen Ren He, though unsure of the meaning behind his question, did not conceal anything. "Your mother told me. She said you were in a car accident and your life was hanging by a thread."
"I'm fine," Wen Zhi Yan explained. "It was the car behind us that collided. The news spread quite quickly."
"What do you mean?"
"I just saw a piece of news, though it's entertainment-related, I think Father might find it interesting." Wen Zhi Yan looked at his clean hands. "Mother said that my car accident was because Miao Miao has bad luck and brings misfortune to me."
"Nonsense," Wen Ren He's eyes widened, showing none of his usual amiability. "Why are you fabricating stories about your mother? You know your mother, while she might not like that girl Miao Miao very much, she wouldn't do something that harms others and benefits no one."
"I hope that's the case."
Wen Ren He was silent for a moment. "I will give you and Miao Miao an explanation regarding this matter. When Miao Miao's variety show is over, bring her home for a visit."
"We'll see."
Wen Ren He's lips parted and closed, and finally, he wearily closed his eyes. "As you wish."
After hanging up the phone, Wen Ren He felt a terrible headache.
He wanted to call out, but the surroundings were empty.
His vision blurred.
He faintly saw someone push open his study door, followed by a cry of alarm.
When he woke up again, he was lying in a hospital ward.
Beside him was Ran Lian, her face filled with anger.
His wife.
"What happened to you?"
Seeing Wen Ren He wake up, Ran Lian quickly stood up and pressed the call button.
The doctor arrived quickly.
"The old gentleman is fine. He just got too agitated. He should eat a lighter diet and maintain a cheerful mood from now on."
After the doctor left, Ran Lian looked at Wen Ren He with red-rimmed eyes. "You almost scared me to death, do you know that?"
Wen Ren He held Ran Lian's hand, his voice a little weak. "I'm fine now, don't worry."
"I told you Fang Miao Miao is not compatible with our family. Ever since she married into our family, nothing good has happened."
"Enough," Wen Ren He shook his head. "How old are you, and you're still getting angry with your juniors?"
"How can I not be angry?"
She had originally hoped for a daughter-in-law like Xie Wan Qing, a young lady from a distinguished family. Fang Miao Miao had barged in, and now she was leading Wen Zhi Yan to disobey her.
Wasn't this pure defiance?
Wen Ren He sighed and said nothing.