"No way!" Wen Xue protested hysterically. "I absolutely cannot just give Eleven to him like this!"

"This isn't up to you to decide, unless you want the Wen family to die with you!"

"Dad!" Wen Xue cried out, "I am your own daughter, why can't you protect me!"

Father Wen's heart trembled, but he still said coldly, "Didn't I want to protect you? I accepted that you secretly gave birth to the child. I can support you and your child for the rest of your lives and ensure that you have no worries about food and clothing. But what contribution have you made to the Wen family? Not only have you made no contribution, you are also dragging the Wen family down!"

"Dad, I am unfilial, but this is my only wish in this life. Why can't you stand on my side and fight for me this once?" Wen Xue knelt down directly. "I believe what you said. The Wen family is not what it used to be, but even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. I don't believe that the Wen family has reached the point where it can be manipulated by Jing Ting without any room for resistance!"

Wen Xue kowtowed heavily, "Dad, I'm begging you, please help me this once!"

Mr. Wen closed his eyes in anguish, said nothing, and passed away.

"dad!"

Wen Xue was about to chase after him when Wen Ru stopped her, saying, "Wen Xue, let your dad calm down. Don't pressure him anymore."

"He's forcing me! Everyone's forcing me!" Wen Xue cried out, clutching her hair in despair. "Why are you all forcing me? Do you only feel happy when you've driven me to my death?!"

"Wen Xue, you're emotionally unstable right now." Wen Ru held her hand. "Look me in the eyes, take a deep breath... Yes, that's it, calm down. I'll take you back to your room to take your medicine now..."

......

Qiao Wanwan was unaware of what had happened to the Wen family and continued to go to school every day as usual.

On Friday, Zhan Yin was called away by his family and did not go to school.

Qiao Wanwan was really not used to not having a chatterbox by her side for a while.

After finishing her morning classes, Qiao Wanwan stepped out of the classroom and saw Wen Ru standing outside.

"Miss Qiao."

Qiao Wanwan paused, then walked towards her. "Ms. Wen, you were looking for me?"

“Yes.” Wen Ru, dressed in a smart business suit, glanced at her watch and said, “You have two hours at noon, and I’d like to invite you to lunch.”

Qiao Wanwan did not agree. "I'm sorry, Ms. Wen, we are not familiar with each other. If you want to have lunch together, my husband and I will invite you another day."

“Miss Qiao, there’s no need to be so cautious. In broad daylight, there’s no way I could do anything to you,” Wen Ru said calmly. “I’m here today to discuss things for the National Day holiday.”

"You're discussing the National Day holiday with me?" Qiao Wanwan smiled. "Wasn't this something that Jing Ting and Wen Xue discussed? I have no right to interfere."

“Miss Qiao is joking. This whole thing started because of you, and you’re involved too,” Wen Ru explained. “Jing Ting has been suppressing the Wen family for your sake.”

"I didn't know about this."

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t know. Once Jingting makes a decision, no one can change it. So we actually need your help today. We want to discuss with you whether, if we give you the Eleventh, you can not deprive Wen Xue of her visitation rights. After all, a mother cannot completely lose her child.”

"I can't make that decision either."

"Don't rush to refuse," Wen Ru invited again. "Let's eat and chat. By the way, Shiyi is here too; he misses you."

"Are you here on Eleven?"

“If Miss Qiao doesn’t believe me, I can vouch for you.”

Wen Ru quickly took out her phone and sent a video call invitation. After a short while, the video was answered, and Eleven's voice came through, "Grandma, why hasn't Sister Wanwan arrived yet?"

"Sister Wanwan is here." Wen Ru smiled and handed her phone to Qiao Wanwan.

"eleven."

"Sister Wanwan!" Eleven said excitedly, "I'm waiting for you to have dinner."

"good."

Wen Ru took the phone and said, "Miss Qiao, will you believe me this time?"

Qiao Wanwan hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Let's go."

The two arrived at a private villa. As soon as they entered, Eleven ran up to them with her short legs, "Sister Wanwan!"

"eleven!"

"I didn't expect Miss Qiao to like National Day so much."

Qiao Wanwan heard an unfamiliar voice and subconsciously looked up to see a middle-aged man in a suit and tie. He was well-maintained and looked quite young.

"Miss Qiao, hello." Mr. Wen extended his hand and introduced himself, "I am Wen Xue's father, and Eleven's maternal grandfather."

"Hello, Chairman Wen." Qiao Wanwan stood up and shook hands with him.

"Lunch is ready, let's eat and chat."

"good."

Lunch was sumptuous, and Mr. Wen even decanted a bottle of red wine. “Miss Qiao, this is a fine wine from my collection. Please have a taste.”

"Sorry, I don't drink."

Mr. Wen did not insist. "Okay, then you can have a beverage."

"Thanks."

Mr. Wen poured himself a glass of red wine. “Miss Qiao, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’d like to propose a toast to you.”

Qiao Wanwan raised her juice glass. "Chairman Wen is an elder, so it is only right that I toast you."

Mr. Wen nodded approvingly, "Miss Qiao is very sensible, much better than our Wen Xue. I'll take it."

After seeing him finish his red wine, Qiao Wanwan also took a sip of orange juice and then served some food to Eleven.

Watching their interaction, Mr. Wen said, "Now I finally understand why Eleven didn't want to stay in the Wen family. He's never been this happy in the Wen family."

Qiao Wanwan smiled and said, "Chairman Wen is too kind. You are all family to Eleven, so of course you won't mistreat him."

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