Chapter 232 Sowing Discord

Hearing Murong Ting pick up his phone on the other end, Kong Wange rolled her eyes involuntarily: "You're even taking advantage of the child? Have you no shame?"

"Alright, I'll go to the Wen family to pick you up right now. A person with a sense of shame can't lie, right, Wanwan?"

Kong Wange: "..."

Across from her, Murong Ting seemed to know she was speechless, smiled, and his tone became more serious: "How was your day at the Wen family?"

Kong Wange told Murong Ting everything that had happened that day, and concluded by saying, "Like you said, Wen Xiaoxiao is hot-tempered and doesn't think things through, so she's the easiest to deal with. As for Wen Zirou, she's two-faced and a little more cunning than Zhou Liru, but she's not a big problem either. As for Wen Zhengning, like you said, he doesn't talk much, so you can't tell what's going on. As for the other members of the Wen family, I haven't had a chance to meet them yet."

Murong Ting said, "Okay, then you should be careful on your own. If you find it troublesome, come back. I can also help you with anything you want to do."

After saying that, he added, "It's only right for friends to help each other, so please don't feel embarrassed."

Kong Wange crossed her arms and whispered, "I understand."

"Get some rest early, don't overwork yourself, okay?" Murong Ting's deep voice was magnetic.

"Okay, let's hang up."

After hanging up the phone, Kong Wange clutched her phone, struggling internally.

She wasn't oblivious; ever since they had talked things out, the man had been treating her very kindly, and she wasn't unaware of it.

But after so many years of pain, taking that step truly required immense courage for her.

Let things take their natural course.

She took a deep breath, took out a change of clothes from her luggage, and went into the bathroom.

After washing up, it was already getting dark, and soft lights were lit in the yard.

Kong Wange changed into some comfortable clothes and pondered where to begin her investigation into her mother's affairs.

Before coming here, the person she suspected the most was Wen Zhengning, but this man was very shrewd, and from the moment he met her, his attitude towards her was neither warm nor cold.

Except when she mentioned her mother's belongings... he glanced at her box once more, and then showed no other reaction.

She thought for a moment, then got up, took out the box, and pressed the lock.

The box popped open.

She wasn't lying; the box and its contents were indeed her mother's belongings—clothes, books, including her work log from back then.

She brought this suitcase to Kyoto not because she treasured it too much, but because she had other plans.

As Murong Ting said, if his mother's accident was related to the Wen family, then it would inevitably leave traces.

She deliberately didn't reveal what was inside the box.

She just wanted to see who in the huge Wen family would feel guilty about the things her mother left behind.

She took out a packet of powder from her medical kit and carefully applied it to the box. Just as she was applying it, she suddenly heard voices coming from outside the yard.

The voice sounds like Wen Xiaoxiao.

Kong Wange paused slightly, put away the medicine powder, closed the box, placed it in the corner, and then slightly opened the window to let the sound in.

Outside the courtyard, Wen Xiaoxiao stood with her arms crossed, looking at the girl in front of her with a mocking expression, and said, "Oh, big star, you're finally back."

The girl opposite Wen Xiaoxiao looked to be in her early twenties. She had delicate features and fair, translucent skin. At first glance, she seemed unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, she exuded a refined and petite charm, the kind of girl who grew on you the more you looked at her.

The girl stood in front of Wen Xiaoxiao, seemingly oblivious to the sarcasm in her tone. She simply lowered her eyes, pursed her lips, and asked, "Cousin, you said on the phone that my parents were kicked out to another house. What happened?"

Wen Xiaoxiao glanced at Kong Wange's room, a hint of schadenfreude in her eyes, and said, "What else could it be? Some country bumpkin from who-knows-where started hanging around our house, insisting that he was a relative of ours. The head of the family was kind-hearted and let him stay here for the time being. But after walking around our house, this country bumpkin specifically asked to stay in my second uncle's room, so naturally your dad and mom were kicked out!"

Wen Yue was stunned for a moment: "Sister Xiaoxiao, who exactly is this relative?"

Wen Xiaoxiao's expression stiffened, and she stepped forward to grab her arm, saying, "Oh dear, I'm not really sure either. Why are you asking so many questions, cousin? Your parents have been bullied, you should hurry up and help them get justice."

As Wen Xiaoxiao spoke, she watched Wen Yue's expression. Seeing the predictably ugly look on her face, she chuckled inwardly.

The second uncle she just mentioned, Wen Zhihan and Wen Zhiyi, are siblings. In fact, Kong Wange is Wen Yue's real cousin.

Although her acupuncture pulse was gradually weakening and Wen Zhihan's family no longer posed any threat, she still wanted to see how the uncle, niece, and sisters would fall out.

At that time, Kong Wange will be completely isolated and helpless in the Wen family, and won't she be at Wen Wange's mercy?

Just thinking about it makes me happy.

Wen Yue took a deep breath and asked, "Cousin, is the separate courtyard my father was relocated to on the east side of the main house?"

Wen Xiaoxiao sighed: "No, it's the one on the west side."

Wen Yue's face visibly darkened even further.

Having lived in the old house since childhood, she naturally knew that the western courtyard was not as good as the eastern one.

The east side at least gets some sunlight, but the west side of the courtyard gets no light at all because it's been uninhabited for a long time and leaks.

She bit her lip and said, "I'll go see my parents first."

After saying that, he turned to leave.

Wen Xiaoxiao was immediately stunned and grabbed Wen Yue: "Are you leaving?"

Wen Yue exclaimed "Ah!" and asked with a bewildered look, "Otherwise what?"

Wen Xiaoxiao involuntarily raised her voice: "Are you kidding me? You're already here, aren't you going in to demand an explanation? What's the use of you going to see your parents now? Will you make them come back to their current courtyard? They'll still have to live in the western annex!"

Wen Yue paused, then said in a low voice, "So, cousin, what you mean is..."

"It was originally your parents' yard, of course you should fight for it back!"

Wen Xiaoxiao was furious at Wen Yue's attitude. She knew that her cousin was usually mild-mannered, but she never expected her to be so soft-hearted.

She's been trying to persuade him for so long, but he hasn't dared to react.

She gritted her teeth, pulled Wen Yue up and said, "Come on, I'll take you to find that country bumpkin. I'll lead the way, but you'll have to show some backbone from now on, understand?"

After saying that, Wen Xiaoxiao ignored Wen Yue's reaction and pushed open Kong Wange's courtyard gate.

Kong Wange had overheard most of the story from inside, and when she saw Wen Xiaoxiao dragging someone into the courtyard, she found it amusing.

She wondered why they were so kind as to let her stay in such a nice courtyard today.

So this is where they were waiting for her.

It's like the old lady sneaking into bed, making the old man laugh. He's not even ashamed of twisting the truth like this, and he even dares to come to the door and make a scene.

She closed the window, opened the door, and walked out gracefully.

Seeing Wen Xiaoxiao in the courtyard, she feigned surprise: "Oh, Xiaoxiao, you're here. And who is this?"