After having dinner with Qiao Wanwan, Zhan Jingting went to his study to handle official business. Just as Qiao Wanwan was about to go for a walk in the garden, a maid came in to report, "Madam, the young master has returned."

"He's back for National Day?" Qiao Wanwan exclaimed with delight. "Quickly, bring him in!"

"Sister Wanwan!" Eleven came in from the door, let go of Wen Lijing's hand and ran towards Qiao Wanwan.

Qiao Wanwan squatted down and caught a full embrace. "Eleven, I missed you so much."

"I want Wanwan too!" Eleven complained, feeling wronged. "Mommy hit Eleven, so Eleven doesn't like her anymore!"

Qiao Wanwan was startled. "Why did she hit you? Did it hurt you?"

"You spanked me."

Just as Qiao Wanwan was about to check, a deep and powerful voice suddenly came from beside her ear, "I have already checked, the clothes are thick, there is no injury."

Qiao Wanwan looked up and saw Wen Lijing's handsome face.

She stood up and said, "Did you bring Eleven here?"

"Yes, the child was wronged and came to you crying."

“But he is Wen Xue’s child, and Wen Xue may not be willing to let him stay in Wutong Bay.”

"You don't need to worry about that. If you'd like, you can stay here during the eleventh month. I'll make things clear with Wen Xue, and she won't say anything."

“Of course I’m willing!” Qiao Wanwan smiled. “Mr. Wen, thank you.”

"Ms. Qiao, may I have a few words with you in private?"

"Okay." Qiao Wanwan handed Eleven to Zheng Ma, "Serve tea."

"Yes, madam."

The two sat down in the side hall. After serving tea, Zheng Ma felt it wouldn't be appropriate for them to stay, so she left.

"Mr. Wen."

"Miss Qiao."

The two spoke almost simultaneously, then stopped and smiled at each other.

"You go first," Qiao Wanwan said.

"Besides bringing Eleven here today, I also want to apologize to you. The banquet that day was hosted by the Wen family, and everything was our responsibility."

Qiao Wanwan said, "Mr. Wen, I am not an unreasonable person. Jing Ting said that there is evidence that Wen Xue drugged me, and she herself has admitted it. As for the other things, it is my own fault and has nothing to do with the Wen family."

Wen Lijing said apologetically, "Wen Xue acted too extremely and almost harmed you. As for the other matter, Miss Qiao, I want to say that you don't need to belittle yourself. There are many things in this world that we cannot choose. You are the victim, and you should not be the one in the wrong."

Qiao Wanwan was taken aback by his words and paused for a moment. "Thank you, I think so too."

Wen Lijing smiled and said, "It seems that our values ​​are very compatible."

Qiao Wanwan remained noncommittal. "By the way, I went to the hotel to look for that injured kitten. The staff said you took it, is that right?"

“You went to so much trouble to save it, so of course I can’t let it die on its own. I took it home and found a veterinarian to treat its wounds. It’s almost fully recovered.”

Qiao Wanwan said, "Jingting doesn't like having cats and dogs at home, so I can't bring it back to raise. But I've already found a place for it. It'll be boarded at a pet store for now, and I'll bring it home after my sister is discharged from the hospital."

Wen Lijing raised an eyebrow. "Miss Qiao, I also have a share in this kitten. Can I keep it as a pet?"

"You?" Qiao Wanwan asked in surprise, "You know how to keep it?"

"Am I not raising it?"

"I thought you were just taking a short break for a few days."

"If you feel comfortable with this, you can leave it to me to raise. You can come anytime you want to see it."

Qiao Wanwan hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Just as you said, you also had a part in saving it, so of course you have the right to adopt it. Thank you."

"There's nothing to thank me for."

Qiao Wanwan smiled and said, "Have some tea."

"Okay." Wen Lijing took a sip of hot tea and said, "Miss Qiao, I'll be staying here for the eleventh day of the month. I'll have to trouble you to take care of me."

"Eleven is Jingting's son. We will do our best to take good care of him, so you don't need to worry."

"I can tell you really like National Day."

“Eleven is smart and cute, everyone likes him.” Qiao Wanwan remembered something, “I don’t know why Wen Xue hit him today. I need to find out the reason so I can explain it to Eleven and avoid leaving a shadow in the child’s heart.”

Wen Lijing sighed, "Actually, I don't know. My sister is a bit willful, but her emotions are relatively stable. She wouldn't lose control and hit a child. How about this, I'll ask her when we get home and then tell you."

Qiao Wanwan nodded. "It concerns the National Day holiday, so it's better to ask clearly."

"Miss Qiao is very thoughtful."

"Mr. Wen, you flatter me."

The door to the side hall was suddenly opened, and Zhan Jingting wheeled himself in.

“Jingting,” Qiao Wanwan stood up and said, “Mr. Wen has arrived.”

"Okay." Zhan Jingting looked at her gently. "Go out and play with Shiyi. I'll chat with Lijing for a while."

"Okay." Qiao Wanwan greeted him politely, "Mr. Wen, please make yourself at home, I'll head out now."

"good."

After Qiao Wanwan closed the door and left, Zhan Jingting wheeled himself over and asked, "Why did you suddenly come here?"

"Send it over for eleven."

"Is that so?" Zhan Jingting smiled faintly. "Are you sure you're not just using sending Eleven as a way to make Wanwan happy so I can calm down?"

“Jingting, we grew up together, you really know me well.” Wen Lijing got straight to the point. “I did come to apologize, to apologize to Miss Qiao, and also to apologize to you.”

“What Wen Xue did to my wife cannot be resolved with just an apology. And what about that father and son at the banquet? No matter who arranged it, this was a banquet hosted by the Wen family, so you are inextricably linked to them.”

Wen Lijing said slowly, "I heard that you interfered with several of the Wen family's most important projects this year. Is there no room for negotiation on this matter?"

"Did I say I would only interfere with these few projects?" Zhan Jingting sneered. "It's natural that there's a price to pay for reaching out to my wife, a price that can't be easily borne."

Wen Lijing closed his eyes briefly. "What do you want?"

"You know very well how I do things. What others owe me, I must repay double."

“No!” Wen Lijing said immediately. “Wen Xue’s actions were inappropriate and she certainly needs to be taught a lesson, but she is, after all, a member of the Wen family. If we really teach her such a lesson, the Wen family will lose face.”

"That's a matter for your Wen family. I've already said that you must give me a satisfactory answer to this matter."

"Jingting, for the sake of her being Eleven's biological mother, let her go this time."

The man's cold eyes fixed on his face as he spoke, each word distinct and clear, "No matter who hurts my wife, I will not let them get away with it. No one's face matters."

Wen Lijing nodded. "I understand how important Miss Qiao is to you, but my attitude is also very clear. It concerns the reputation of the Wen family, and I cannot let my sister suffer these things."

Zhan Jingting curled his lips, "Do you think the Wen family would have any face left if I refused to give it to them?"