In order to divert Wen Zhengnian's attention, Wen Qiao deliberately started a conversation:
“Ado told me that he wanted me to learn about manor management first. I felt that going to the manor was too far away, and I wasn’t very familiar with the area. I think it would be fine to learn it after I’ve settled down for three months.”
Whether or not you learn manor management is completely unimportant.
The important thing is that Wen Qiao needs to talk to Wen Zhengnian.
If you let him think about other things, he won't be staring at the coffee in her hand.
Sure enough, after Wen Zhengnian got married and became pregnant, Wen Qiao became very docile and obedient. In addition, Wen Qiao was powerless to resist many things at the moment. How could Wen Zhengnian have imagined that the person he was helping so much would have the intention to harm him?
Without any suspicion, he drank the coffee that Wen Qiao brought him.
Then he said, "Go to the manor to learn for a while first. After the baby is born, go directly to the bank. Wen Hua and Wen Ling, once you've learned how to manage the bank, take their places."
Wen Qiao hummed in agreement.
In fact, Wen Qiao only learned in the last few days that Manli, who had always been by Wen Zhengnian's side, was dead.
A few days ago, the police delivered a message saying that Manli's body was found in an abandoned factory with bullet holes in her body. It must have been Wen's enemies who killed Manli, after all, Wen Zhengnian is a well-known banker in the area.
Wen Qiao knew that Manli's death must be related to Wen Zhengnian.
That old man is ruthless.
Wen Qiao had to add more planning to her plans for success.
After speaking with Wen Zhengnian, Wen Qiao left the hospital. Just then, Huo Dongqing came to check on the ward. Upon seeing Wen Qiao, before Huo Dongqing could call her, Wen Qiao took the initiative to greet her with a smile.
"Dr. Huo, I've come to see my grandfather."
"Grandpa is in a good mood and in good spirits. He even had a cup of coffee just now."
Huo Dongqing was a little puzzled as to why Wen Qiao had told him about Mr. Wen drinking coffee.
Drinking coffee was one of Mr. Wen's hobbies. However, in order to treat his health, Huo Dongqing had suggested more than once that he drink less coffee, or at least not add milk or sugar when he did drink it.
Mr. Wen seems to have developed a habit of always adding sugar to his coffee, and it would be very difficult for him to change that.
As he said, he was buried two-thirds of the way into the earth. He wanted to drink while he still could, otherwise he would die and wouldn't be able to drink anymore.
Does Wen Zhengnian actually like drinking coffee?
It's not that I really like it, it's just that it's become a habit, and I feel uncomfortable if I don't drink it.
In his early years in Shanghai, he was just an apprentice who had passed the exam to work at a bank. In order to learn the refined lifestyle of Shanghainese people, he gradually learned to drink coffee.
At first, he couldn't drink any coffee at all, but in order to be like everyone else, he had to force himself to spend money and suffer through drinking coffee.
These are habits that have been ingrained for decades, and there's no way he could possibly change them.
Wen Qiao greeted Huo Dongqing briefly. They rarely spoke much in front of outsiders, acting like ordinary friends.
Wen Qiao didn't want to talk to Huo Dongqing too much, fearing that Huo Dongqing would find out what she had done.
But she also had a vague feeling that Huo Dongqing definitely knew what she was doing, but he just pretended not to know, and neither said nor asked.
When Huo Dongqing examined Mr. Wen, he naturally noticed the cup that had been emptied of coffee.
He smiled and reached out to rinse the coffee cup.
Then he said, "Sir, didn't I tell you to drink less coffee? One cup a day is the most you can have, you can't drink more than that."
"I'll get you some black tea later, you can try it."
Wen Zhengnian had known Huo Dongqing for many years. If he didn't trust Huo Dongqing, he wouldn't have let Huo Dongqing continue to be his private doctor.
However, because of Wen Qiao, Wen Zhengnian was somewhat wary of Huo Dongqing, but he never doubted Huo Dongqing when it came to treating him.
He leaned back on the bed, looked at Huo Dongqing and asked, "Have you been in contact with people in China recently? Wen Qiao, are you still worried about her three children in China?"
These words were clearly a test.
Huo Dongqing said calmly, "That's normal. Wen Qiao divorced her husband to pay for her child's medical treatment. Actually, she was forced to marry Shen Jichuan. Before he passed away, Wen Qiao's father arranged a marriage for her as a child, and that betrothal was Shen Jichuan's adopted son. However, Shen Haiyang fell in love with someone else and wanted to drive Wen Qiao away. Wen Qiao was in a very difficult situation at the time, so she schemed to marry Shen Jichuan..."
Huo Dongqing deliberately said such things in front of Wen Zhengnian.
The purpose of these words was to make Wen Zhengnian believe Wen Qiao.
Wen Zhengnian asked, "I heard that they have a good relationship as a couple..."
Huo Dongqing: "Do you understand what an Oedipus complex is? She's just a young girl, does she know what love and family are? She got married and had children a few years ago, all of which were forced and she was confused."
Wen Zhengnian's so-called "hearsay" was actually something he had someone investigate in China.
But Wen Zhengnian also knew that Shen Jichuan was indeed much older than Wen Qiao. How could a young woman love a man who was old enough to be her father?
It's probably like what Huo Dongqing said: Wen Qiao's feelings for Shen Jichuan are an Oedipus complex.
“Poor Wen Qiao. But from now on, her life will only be sweet, not bitter. I will leave all my inheritance to Wen Qiao and her children.”
Huo Dongqing showed no excitement, maintaining his calm and indifferent demeanor.
“That’s your family matter. I’ve known Wen Qiao for so many years, and at most I’d consider her a friend from a foreign land. Now that I see she’s doing well, I see no need for me to contact her further.”
Wen Zhengnian looked at the young man's hesitant expression, which seemed to convey a range of emotions.
He knew that Wen Qiao's charm was enough to conquer any man who had ever seen her.
Putting everything else aside, Huo Dongqing and Gu Xingzhou are both exceptionally handsome.
Therefore, Wen Zhengnian had no doubt that He Muyi, that young playboy, could remain unmoved by Wen Qiao.
Wen Zhengnian chuckled and said, "It's still necessary for you and Wen Qiao to stay in touch. I hope you two can become even better friends in the future. Dr. Huo, even after I'm gone, I will tell Wen Qiao about the project you're researching so that she can continue to work with you."
Huo Dongqing finally smiled.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Wen."
After the examination, Huo Dongqing chatted with Mr. Wen for a while. He didn't know what Wen Qiao was doing, but he knew that Wen Qiao needed opportunities to be with Mr. Wen, and that it was reasonable and normal...
“Ever since your granddaughter decided to stay with you, I’ve noticed you’re in much better spirits. If possible, let Wenqiao come and keep you company often; it will help you recover.”
Wen Zhengnian's smile deepened.
"From the moment I found out she was pregnant and told me with certainty that it was a boy, I had more expectations for the future."
"However, Wen Qiao still harbors some resentment towards me. As time goes by, she will understand my good intentions."
***
When Wen Qiao was six months pregnant, Feng Yan took the initiative to contact her. It was in a shopping mall. Wen Qiao wanted to buy some gifts for her three children in China, as well as some clothes and shoes.
Wen Zhengnian knew that she missed the children in China, but he did not restrict Wen Qiao from buying things for the children in China.
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