Chapter 234 Three Inches to the Heart
"A birthday gift? That's really strange! It's been more than ten years since Afang passed away, and this is the first time Li Songyun has ever given me a birthday gift!" Lu Jianxun was still surprised.
He hesitated before opening the box.
Inside were stacks of yellowed letters, all beginning with the inscription: "[To Sister Songyun, it is as if we are meeting in person]!"
"This...it's actually a handwritten letter that Afang and I sent back to Songyun after we left Liangxing Village?"
He eagerly unfolded the letter, and seeing the handwriting that was all too familiar, Lu Jianxun's eyes were already red. As he carefully read the contents of the letter, he burst into tears!
Every word and sentence was Afang's way of talking to Li Songyun about her married life with Lu Jianxun.
He picked a wildflower for her, he gave her spoils of war, he made new clothes and shoe soles for her...
Ordinary little things, yet they all speak of the deep love between them! They also evoked Mr. Lu's memories of the past!
“These things…Afang never expressed to me in person before she passed away. I always feel guilty towards her whenever I think about it. When I was young, I was often too busy leading troops into battle to take care of her…I thought she would resent me, but I never expected…”
Lu Jianxun was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.
"My child, thank you for still having Konno. After so many years, I never expected to see Afang's letter again. It brings me immense comfort!"
"Sir, please don't get too emotional." Wen Ni handed him a tissue with both hands. "Your health is important!"
"Oh, I'm so touched! Child, your kindness really makes me... I don't know what to say!" Lu Jianxun choked up slightly, wiping away his tears to calm himself down.
When he looked up again, his face had regained its usual seriousness. He glanced around at the other people in the living room, his voice deep and hoarse, "Well, I was too emotional just now and forgot that you were all here. I have received your kind wishes. I don't want to make a big fuss or throw a big banquet this time. It's just a simple family dinner, so I won't keep you all any longer. We'll get together again another time!"
"Alright, Mr. Lu! Then we'll take our leave!" Director Jin, with his keen eye, picked up the gift, grabbed the troublesome Jin Shangyue, and quickly left!
Wen Yuanhai stood there, struggling internally!
He finally understood.
Now that he has offended Wen Ni, it's the same as offending the Lu family. How can he expect to have a good life from now on? If he had known, he should have tried to curry favor with Wen Ni!
"Dad, Dad? What are you spacing out for? Let's go!" Wen Zaizai felt embarrassed.
“Ah… since Mr. Lu has said so, then we won’t bother you any longer!” Wen Yuanhai said. “However, before I leave, there is one more thing I need to remind Wen Ni…”
Wen Ni didn't speak, but turned her gaze over. Her expression was indifferent, and she wasn't very interested in what Wen Yuanhai was about to say!
"Wen Ni, the reason I treated you that way before was because I was deceived by that woman Sun Yuling! Actually, I am different from them. After all, you and Xiao Cheng are children I watched grow up. Although you are not on good terms with your father, how could you have such a great hatred for me!"
"Dad? What's wrong?"
Wen Zaizai's eyes widened in surprise, completely taken aback by her father's sudden show of goodwill.
"And there's my Zaizai!" Wen Yuanhai pushed Wen Zaizai forward, his head bowed in a remorseful manner. "If Zaizai did anything wrong before, please be magnanimous and forgive her! She is still your cousin! You are connected by blood!"
“In this world, you can’t always get forgiveness just by saying sorry. You’re older than me, how could you not understand this?”
Wen Ni's words were cold and indifferent; she knew all too well what kind of temperament the Wen family members had!
"Humans have inherent flaws, and they can't be enlightened overnight! From now on, we can keep to ourselves, but we certainly can't erase the past! What you're asking for, I can do, but I won't do! You don't need to say anything more, just leave here immediately, consider it the last bit of face I'm leaving you with!"
Every word is piercing to the heart.
Wen Yuanhai lowered his head and remained silent for a long time!
Only Wen Zaizai, her face flushed, grabbed Wen Yuanhai's arm. "Dad! Don't beg her! She has no heart at all! You've already humbled yourself before her, and she still acts all high and mighty and refuses to give you face! She just says those hypocritical pretty words!"
"Wen Ni..."
Shaking off Wen Zaizai's hand, Wen Yuanhai slowly raised his head, his eyes reddening with humiliation and anger. "I've said all the nice things to you, why are you being so aggressive? How can you be so sure that one day you won't be down on your luck? And then, how will you be begging for my mercy?"
"How can you expect me to imagine something that's simply impossible?"
Wen Ni stood up, her figure slender and graceful in the cheongsam, and every thud of her high heels seemed to pound on everyone's hearts!
They held their breath as they watched her walk with such pride and confidence, as if she were descending from a pedestal!
"Your so-called downfall is nothing more than being penniless and powerless! But what good is being penniless and powerless?"
"If I don't have money, I can make money!"
"If I lack momentum, I can create it!"
Wen Ni raised her finger and repeatedly poked her heart, her voice filled with power, "The bullet pierced three inches from my heart, and I still couldn't bow down to death! In this lifetime, I will never learn those four cowardly and humble words, 'begging for mercy'!"
"Sister..." Wen Cheng's eyes welled up with tears, her heart aching so much she could hardly breathe.
Lu Jianxun and Lu Jinye's eyes were full of admiration and tenderness!
The others were more shocked by Wen Ni's words and actions!
Her power is accumulated and unleashed from within.
Wen Yuanhai was also stunned by her words, and it took him a while to find his voice again.
"You, you can continue to be so self-righteous! I'm not afraid to tell you, not long ago someone went to Phoenix Village to inquire about your identity, and even found out where your father and mother came from! The trouble you've caused may soon come back to haunt you. If even the Lu family can't protect you then, let's see how you handle it!"
With a fierce expression, Wen Yuanhai led Wen Zaizai away without looking back!
Wen Ni crossed her arms over her chest, her eyes deep and thoughtful.
Is someone going to Phoenix Village to investigate her background?
This surprised her somewhat! Who was it that was investigating her in such a high-profile manner?
“Baron.” Lu Jinye raised his hand.
“I understand, Master Lu. I’ll send someone to Phoenix Village right away!” Baron didn’t need Lu Jinye to say anything more.
Lu Jinye nodded, then added, "Also, keep Wen Yuanhai and his daughter quiet. If they reveal even a single word of what they saw or heard at the Lu residence today, I wouldn't mind replacing him with someone else for his position as a branch manager!"
"Yes, Master Lu." Baron accepted the order and left!
"Alright, it's getting late. Let's not let these unimportant people ruin our mood!"
Lu Jianxun was very satisfied with the outcome. He propped himself up with his cane, his voice deep and resonant.
"Everyone's here, let's prepare for the banquet! Jinye, go and call Jinbai down. He's been nowhere to be seen since earlier. Where has he gone this time?"
“Okay, Grandpa, I’ll go get him,” Lu Jinye replied.
He met Wen Ni's gaze, then leisurely turned and walked upstairs.
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