Chapter 21 Cen Family
Before leaving get off work, Cen Wan received a call from Cen Baiqing, asking her to come home for dinner in the evening.
Standing in front of the small white Western-style building, Cen Wan stopped and looked for a long time before pushing open the door and walking in.
The hydrangeas and roses in the yard have been cleared away and replaced with gorgeous peonies and crape myrtles.
Cen Wan paused slightly, feeling a sharp pain in her heart, and an unbearable depression and resentment instantly spread throughout her limbs.
She quickened her pace and just as she entered the door she heard laughter coming from the living room. She asked without thinking.
"Where's the rose trellis in the yard?"
The harmonious atmosphere in the living room came to an abrupt end. Cen Baiqing's face suddenly turned cold, and he looked at her sternly: "Are you questioning me?"
Fang Yaqing, who was sitting next to him, quickly reached out and stroked his chest, saying softly, "Don't be so angry."
"Wanwan, don't be angry. This is my fault. I accidentally fell in the yard and bumped into a shelf. I got a lot of cuts on my body from the thorns. Your father was furious and ordered everyone to remove all the roses."
Cen Wan didn't even look at her, but stared straight at Cen Baiqing: "You clearly know that this is my mother..."
"Shut up!" Cen Boqing interrupted her directly, "Where are your manners? You didn't even know how to greet your elders when you came back, and your attitude is terrible. It seems that I have been too lenient with you these days and neglected to discipline you!"
Cen Wan looked at him expressionlessly, her tone cold: "I don't have to come back either."
"you……"
Cen Baiqing's chest was heaving violently and he was about to get angry again. Fang Yaqing stopped him and said softly, "Don't forget the business."
Only then did Cen Baiqing snort coldly and didn't look at her.
Fang Yaqing smiled at Cen Wan and said, "Wanwan, go wash your hands and eat some fruit first. We'll eat when Xiaoshu comes back."
As soon as the voice fell, a sweet voice came from the yard: "Mom and Dad, I'm back!"
Cen Shu walked in happily, carrying bags full of luxury brand logos.
Seeing Cen Wan, she paused and pouted unhappily: "Why are you back?"
Fang Yaqing said angrily, "How can you talk to your sister like that? This is her home too."
Cen Shu looked at Cen Wan provocatively, walked past her and went to the sofa, showing her shopping trophies of the day to Cen Baiqing and Fang Yaqing.
"I bought a lot of things today. This is a scarf for you, Mom."
"Dad, I know this tie suits you perfectly. You'll look so handsome in it!"
Cen Baiqing was so coaxed by her that he smiled happily: "Dad will wear it to the company tomorrow."
Cen Shu hugged Cen Baiqing's arm and acted coquettishly: "I spent all my pocket money on shopping today..."
Cen Boqing said with a smile: "You are so smart, I will give you an extra 200,000 yuan in pocket money this month."
"Thank you, Dad. I know you're the best!"
Cen Wan stood aside, watching the happy family of three, without a single wave of emotion in her heart. She had long been accustomed to it, and would no longer be saddened by Cen Boqing's attitude towards her.
However, Cen Baiqing gave Cen Shu 200,000 yuan so casually, but was unwilling to pay for a better nursing home for his grandmother.
At this moment, Cen Wan was still shocked by his coldness and disloyalty.
At the dinner table, Cen Baiqing sat at the main seat, Fang Yaqing and Cen Shu sat on both sides of him, and Cen Wan sat alone at the other end, as if she didn't fit in with this family.
Cen Wan lowered her head to eat, not wanting to get involved in their conversation. Half of the table separated them, clearly dividing the two sides.
Halfway through the meal, Cen Boqing suddenly put down his chopsticks and said loudly, "I called you all back today because I have two things to announce."
"The first thing is that you're going to have a younger brother."
Cen Wan suddenly raised her head and looked at the people with joyful expressions, her pupils shrinking slightly.
Cen Shu exclaimed: "Mom, you..."
Fang Yaqing smiled and nodded: "Well, it's not even three months yet, so it's hard to tell, but I think I should still tell you."
She looked at Cen Wan: "Wan Wan, you will be happy for me too, right?"
Cen Wan's fingers suddenly tightened, and her knuckles turned white from the force.
After a while, she moved her lips and finally squeezed out two syllables from her throat with difficulty.
"certainly."
Cen Baiqing's expression brightened slightly: "You should pray day and night for the child in your aunt's belly, for safety and health."
Fang Yaqing tugged at his sleeve, indicating that he had another thing to do.
Cen Boqing picked up the cup beside him and took a sip, then continued, "One more thing."
"I had dinner with Mr. Wu a few days ago. He has a son who is about your age and is also of marriageable age. You can meet and have dinner together tomorrow night."
Cen Wan put down her chopsticks and said, "I've been very busy lately and don't have time."
Cen Baiqing scoffed, "How busy can your crappy studio be? I've already made an appointment with Mr. Wu. It's six o'clock tomorrow night."
Cen Wan didn't respond. Fang Yaqing smiled and said, "Mr. Wu is a handsome and elegant man. If Xiaoshu wasn't so young, I would have introduced him to her."
Cen Wan raised a mocking smile at the corner of her mouth: "If it's really that good, why not just let Cen Shu go? I won't compete with her for it."
Fang Yaqing's smile froze, and she quickly explained softly, "Xiaoshu is still in college, so naturally, you, her elder sister, should settle your lifelong affairs first before it's her turn."
"You go meet them first. If it's a good match, we can continue to get along. If it's not, forget it. Your father can also give an explanation to Mr. Wu, right?"
Cen Wan raised her eyes and looked at Cen Baiqing. Seeing his expression that did not allow any objection, her heart, which had long since cooled, sank a little bit.
Fang Yaqing continued, "We just visited the old lady a few days ago. The people in the nursing home took good care of her, so you can rest assured."
When she mentioned her grandmother, Cen Wan's fingertips trembled slightly: "Okay, I'll go."
Cen Boqing's expression finally softened a bit: "Mr. Wu has a good impression of you, so perform well."
Cen Wan's fingers suddenly tightened, her nails digging deep into the flesh. She really wanted to ask, did he treat her as his daughter?
Or do you just treat her as a commodity to be sold?
"Hiss..." Fang Yaqing suddenly took a breath of cold air.
Cen Baiqing quickly asked with concern: "What's wrong? Where do you feel uncomfortable?"
Fang Yaqing smiled, a little embarrassed: "It's okay, it seems like the baby kicked me."
Cen Boqing was overjoyed: "Really?"
Cen Shu quickly replied, "There must be a naughty little brother in mom's belly."
Fang Yaqing looked up at Cen Wan and said, "Wanwan, after the baby is born, can you name your brother? It will make up for the regret we had back then."
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere suddenly became a little subtle.
"Why should she come to get it?" Cen Shu said dissatisfiedly.
Fang Yaqing patted Cen Shu's arm and said with a smile, "Why are you still acting like a child? You're even arguing with your sister about this."
Cen Baiqing glanced at Cen Wan and said, "Your aunt is generous and will let bygones be bygones. You can choose a nickname for the child."
As for the name, he has to choose it himself.
Cen Wan lowered her eyes, and her slightly trembling eyelashes concealed the complexity in her eyes.
After dinner, Cen Wan prepared to leave.
In the yard, Cen Shu stopped her and looked at her arrogantly.
"Cen Wan, I'm going to have a little brother. Are you feeling very sad?"
"Do you know what kind of person Mr. Wu is? He's a perfect match for you. You're lucky to be able to get together with him."
"You are such a jinx, such a troublemaker, you should go and cause trouble for others!"
"Are you done?" Cen Wan said lightly.
Cen Shu felt like she had punched cotton. Cen Wan's coldness did not make her feel happy at all. Instead, she felt choked and angry.
"So what if you move out? If I ask you to come back, you have to come back. If I ask you to go on a blind date, you have to go on a blind date. Do you dare to resist?"
Cen Shu was very proud: "As long as that old man is alive, you have to listen to me and my mother!"
Cen Wan's expression suddenly turned cold, and there was no warmth in her eyes.
Seeing that she was silent and had a frighteningly cold expression, Cen Shu couldn't help but feel a little frightened, but then she raised her chin again.
"What can you do to me?"
Cen Wan walked closer, stared at her for a few seconds, and suddenly raised her hand--
With a snap, a loud slap sounded in the yard!
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