Chapter 58 With what kind of courage did you appear...?

Gao Wen got into the car.

Lin Siyue then sat down next to him. She closed the door and said to the front, "Brother, let's take Sister Wenwen back first."

Just as Gao Wen was about to say thank you, the person in front of her turned to look at her.

Upon seeing Lin Heng, Gao Wen was stunned for a moment, completely frozen in place.

Are Lin Heng and Lin Siyue siblings?

"So surprised?" Lin Heng chuckled. "Do you have a problem with me?"

Lin Siyue looked at the two of them, completely confused. Her brother's tone of voice was off.

Gao Wen clenched her fist, collected her thoughts, and replied, "No, Director Lin has been very kind to me."

Lin Heng didn't reply, started the car and drove forward.

Lin Siyue is Lin Heng's younger sister.

This made Gao Wen extremely upset. Although Lin Siyue was innocent, she didn't like to have anything to do with Lin Heng, including the people around him and everything else.

Seeing that they were having a pleasant conversation, Lin Siyue felt that their relationship had grown closer, and even excitedly said, "Brother, why didn't you mention Sister Wenwen before? I thought you two weren't very close."

She had previously misunderstood that Gao Wen was clinging to Lin Heng, which was really embarrassing to think about.

Lin Heng turned the steering wheel and made a U-turn. His deep voice echoed in the car, half-jokingly: "There's nothing to say. It's beneath her to be considered talented in our company. She probably isn't having a very pleasant time there."

"Director Lin is overthinking it. You've all been very kind to me. It's my own decision to change career paths," Gao Wen denied.

“Everyone has their own area of ​​expertise, and as it turns out, you did the right thing.” Lin Heng’s words were filled with affirmation and praise.

Lin Heng's praise only made Gao Wen more troubled, so she naturally had to respond humbly.

The two exchanged a few perfunctory pleasantries and then stopped communicating.

With Lin Siyue around, the atmosphere was never dull.

Lin Siyue was surprised and happy to learn that Gao Wen and Lin Heng had a good relationship. She had so much to say to Gao Wen.

The two chatted for a while, with Lin Siyue doing most of the talking.

When the car arrived at the entrance of the residential area, Gao Wen told Lin Heng in advance, "Just park at the entrance of the residential area. I need to go to the convenience store to buy some things."

As soon as Lin Heng brought the car to a stop, Gao Wen got out of the car and said, "Thank you for your help."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Lin Siyue, waved her hand, and then gently closed the car door.

Lin Heng did not drive away immediately, but watched Gao Wen enter the convenience store before slowly driving forward.

As they reached the corner, Lin Siyue leaned forward: "Brother, you like Sister Wenwen?"

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Heng suddenly slammed on the brakes, a flicker of panic flashing in his eyes as if he had been seen through, but it quickly disappeared.

Lin Siyue understood everything. She sat back down and said, "You drove like a snail the whole way here, which is so unlike you. Besides, it's normal for you to like her. Lots of people like her. Every now and then, men from the company upstairs come to ask for her contact information. Those aunties and grandmas are always trying to introduce her to potential partners."

Gao Wen stands out in the crowd with her bright and beautiful appearance, slender figure, and elegant demeanor. Who wouldn't like her? Let alone men, she likes her too.

Lin Heng frowned and sped up.

"But what about you and Sister Shuyan?" Lin Siyue asked, distressed. Then her eyes widened. "You don't want to get engaged to Sister Shuyan? Is it because of Sister Wenwen? That's so unfair to Sister Shuyan."

Lin Heng emphasized in a deep voice: "Between her and me, it has nothing to do with anyone else. I have no romantic feelings for her."

He used to accept his parents' arrangements and take care of Jiang Shuyan, but he doesn't want to now.

Seeing Lin Heng's resolute attitude, Lin Siyue didn't say anything more.

But she knew very well that Jiang Shuyan liked her brother very much. Wasn't this a terrible thing?

“You should avoid contact with Jiang Shuyan lately,” Lin Heng added.

"Why?" Lin Siyue asked.

Lin Heng didn't explicitly mention the rumors he'd heard outside, but simply said, "If she asks you for money, don't lend it to her. Tell me immediately."

"I—" Lin Siyue was about to say that Jiang Shuyan had made her sign the guarantee contract, but then she remembered the other party's instructions and was afraid that Lin Heng's impression of Jiang Shuyan would be even worse. Feeling pity, she suppressed the matter and replied in a muffled voice, "Hmm."

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Gao Wen browsed around the convenience store and bought a bottle of milk that she usually likes to drink.

Looking at the milk in her hand, she realized that she hadn't bought any for a long time; Fang Han had been buying them all along, buying a few bottles every few days.

Fang Han also drinks, but it seems he only drinks after she has stopped.

After heating the milk in the microwave by the door, Gao Wen took it out and held it in her hand, the residual warmth still emanating from it.

She glanced at her phone, replied to Fang Han's message, took a sip of milk, and then walked towards her floor.

It's no big deal. If she remembers correctly, in the so-called plot, Lin Siyue didn't like her and was even indignant on behalf of Jiang Shuyan. But hasn't that changed now?

They get along well, and she shouldn't let these things affect her.

As Gao Wen entered the elevator, she glanced at her phone again; Fang Han hadn't replied.

He's probably busy. He said he'd cook when she gets back, which is perfect.

Thinking about this made Gao Wen feel much better.

When she arrived at the door, she was looking for her keys in her bag. Before she could find them, the door opened, accompanied by the aroma of food.

The gloom and heaviness in Gao Wen's heart quietly dissipated. She looked at Fang Han and smiled gently: "How did you know I was back?"

"I heard her." Fang Han stepped aside to let her pass, and was about to speak when Gao Wen, who was walking inside, stopped. Her smile vanished instantly. She glanced at the person sitting on the sofa, then turned back to Fang Han, questioning him, "You let her in?"

Seeing Gao Wen's strong reaction, Fang Han quickly explained, "Your mother said she's coming to see you—"

The other person had just arrived, and he hadn't had a chance to talk to her yet.

Gao Wen's face was cold, and her voice was devoid of any warmth: "My mother died a long time ago, I don't know her."

Fang Han had never seen her like this before. His face darkened, and he walked towards Song Jie, saying quickly, "Auntie, please leave."

He didn't know anything about Gao Wen's situation, but he knew she was very angry and a little aggrieved, which was the last thing he wanted to see.

Song Jie stood up, walked up to Gao Wen, and said sternly, "Is this how you treat your elders? Is this how I taught you since you were little? Do you have any manners?"

"I have no parents, I don't even have a home, so what kind of upbringing do I have?" Seeing that she wasn't planning to leave, Gao Wen looked at Song Jie and sneered, "Why don't you go down and talk to my dad?"

"Say it again!" Song Jie snapped, her anger flaring.

"Please leave," Fang Han said, opening the door directly. "You are not welcome here."

Seeing Fang Han, who had just been so respectful to her, now with a dark face and an unceremonious attempt to drive her away, Song Jie's anger flared even more. She looked at Gao Wen, "You may not acknowledge me as your mother, but that doesn't change the fact that I am your mother. You were born of me!"

"Since I can find this place, I can find other places. Let's talk this over properly; you can't escape it."

Gao Wen didn't understand what they had to talk about.

She glanced at Fang Han and said, "Go back to your room first. We have something to discuss."

Fang Han didn't want to leave; he was very worried about her.

Gao Wen: "Let's go back."

She still didn't want him to know too much.

Fang Han returned to his room at her insistence.

The door closed, and Gao Wen looked calmly at Song Jie, her words clear, "What are we going to talk about? How did you run off with my dad's compensation money? How did you sell the house, leaving me homeless? Or how did you run off with all the money and ignore my life these past few years? The law stipulates that you have to support your parents until they are eighteen. You broke the law, do you know that?"

Song Jie's face turned pale after Gao Wen's words, but she had her own logic: "You haven't had a bad life these past few years. If it weren't for this incident, would you have been able to get into A University? Would you have been able to come to the capital? On the other hand, how well have I been doing? Why should I pay for your life? I want to live too!"

"So what?" Gao Wen was speechless and didn't want to argue with her.

"I don't know how you knew I was here. You've already ruined my life once. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have married your father, given birth to you when I was a teenager, and become a widow before I was even forty. I struggled my way here, and these past few years have been tough enough. You can't stay here. After you graduate, you have to go back." Song Jie issued an ultimatum, her attitude particularly firm.

She believed that Gao Wen must have known she was here, which was why she came as well.

Whether it's out of spite or a desire to reunite with her,

Anyway, Gao Wen has to go back. She can't stay here any longer. She can't let the Jiang family know that she has such a big daughter, and she can't expose what she did!

Hearing Song Jie's words, Gao Wen couldn't help but sneer, her gaze sharp as she looked at her: "I don't care where you are or where you went. To be honest, you married my father just to live a life of comfort and security. In fact, you should be the one who has enjoyed more than ten years of good life thanks to me. You should be thanking me, otherwise, you would have had a worse life in the past few years than you have now."

Song Jie was struck by a veiled attack and flew into a rage, raising her hand to slap Gao Wen across the face.

Gao Wen remained motionless, looking at her with an indifferent expression and a sharp insight that seemed to see through everything.

Song Jie hesitated to slap him, lowering her hand and trembling with anger. Her tone sharpened, "I raised you, do you think I don't know what kind of person you are? But you have indeed disappointed me. I wasted so much money raising you when you were young, and you've wasted this face." She pointed to the small living room and the food on the table, "You actually live with a man in a place like this, even in a shared apartment. Do you think you'd even look at him? Can you live like this?"

Song Jie raised her voice, "Impossible! You could never live a peaceful life like this! After you graduate, go back to your hometown. I'll have someone introduce you to a rich second-generation heir. Stay in the small county town. Anyway, you have a video account; you can make money anywhere. Here, you're nothing, and don't even think about marrying well. Back home, you'll be a hot commodity; men will fight over you!"

Hearing these words, Gao Wen's hands tightened, her eyes grew even colder, and she swept her gaze over Song Jie: "What gives you the right to order me around here? Don't you find it ridiculous?"

As she spoke, she moved closer to Song Jie, saying, "Are you worried I'll ruin your plans?"

Song Jie could hardly contain her emotions.

"Since you've been gone for so many years, why don't you continue to disappear?" Gao Wen said sarcastically. "Don't forget, I also have a share in my father's money. What makes you think you have the audacity to show your face in front of me?"

Song Jie stepped back, her legs gave way, and she collapsed onto the sofa. She never expected Gao Wen to be so heartless towards her.

Don't children have a natural dependence on their parents? Shouldn't parents be able to easily control their children?

Gao Wen made no attempt to conceal the hatred in her eyes as she looked down at Song Jie: "You're right, you know me best. Now it seems I'm smarter than you and understand the rules of this society better, otherwise how could I earn so much money and live so well? This also means I'm more selfish and cold-blooded than you."

"You pose no threat to me. On the contrary, it would be too easy for me to make you pay the price. The best thing you can do is to disappear from my sight completely and get far away from me."

Hearing Gao Wen's disgusted and cold words, Song Jie felt a chill rise from the soles of her feet, and her whole body began to tremble. She didn't dare to say anything more, grabbed her bag, and staggered towards the door, fleeing in panic.

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Author's note: Just wanted to let everyone know that there will be no update tomorrow morning, but rather at 6 PM, because I need to write a rather important chapter.

Write down a climax.

There won't be any angst or dragging on; the main story will be finished this month.

Goodnight everyone.