Chapter 14 She was the first to be abandoned.
After finishing his meal, Shang Chen got down to business: "My mother-in-law sent me a message yesterday, telling me about recent events."
Wenxi also received a message from Zhou Ruofa, who mentioned that the two families would officially meet today to discuss the matter.
Zhou Ruo gave Wenxi the address, but Wenxi didn't go.
Wenxi never expected that Zhou Ruo would tell Shang Chen everything.
Shang Chen: "My father-in-law and mother-in-law are planning to discuss with the Wen family again, and that the two families should try to reduce contact in the future and focus on raising their own children. What are your thoughts?"
Wenxi: "No."
Shang Chen noticed Wen Xi's coldness towards the Yan family and her lack of any expectation towards her biological parents.
He pondered for a moment, "If you didn't want to go back to the Yan family, why didn't you refuse in the first place?"
He wasn't interrogating, he was simply asking a question.
When Wenxi discovered the children had been switched at birth, she was already an adult with her own career and life, and was fully capable of being independent.
If she doesn't want to acknowledge Yan's parents, no one can force her.
Wenxi suddenly fell silent.
After a long pause, she finally said, "It was my adoptive parents who first suggested exchanging the children."
"It was they who suggested changing the surname and even severing ties with relatives."
It was Yan Huai'an and Zhou Ruo who couldn't bear to part with Yan Zhao and proposed that they would continue to associate with her even if the children were exchanged, which made the Wen family back down.
So Yan Zhao could choose not to come to the family reunion banquet if she wanted to, and after recognizing her biological parents, she could still treat the Yan family as her own and come and go freely. If she was wronged, she could go to her adoptive parents in the Yan family immediately... but Wen Xi could not.
She was the first one to be abandoned and had no right to question her adoptive parents' decision.
Wen Xi's expression was indifferent. "They don't want me, so I can't shamelessly continue to stay in the Wen family, can I?"
Shang Chen: "I'm sorry."
“No need to apologize.” Wen Xi said calmly and composedly, “Ms. Ning came yesterday and praised me for marrying a good husband and having a good mother-in-law.”
"I think she's right."
Shang Chen's gaze fell on Wen Xi's face with a deep intensity.
“I’ve benefited a lot from having different parents,” Wenxi said calmly. “Just like marrying you.”
Shang Chen looked at her quietly.
Outside the window, banana leaves swayed, and the shadows of the trees and the sunlight intertwined, falling on Wenxi's fair and translucent face.
There's something I need to clarify.
Wenxi leaned back in her chair with a languid posture.
She crossed her arms, her lips were crimson, her eyes were as black as lacquer, and a slight smile played on her cool face.
"I married you simply because you are good enough, and it has nothing to do with anyone or anything else."
"If you're not attractive enough to me, I won't compromise myself for the sake of the Yan family's interests."
Yan Huai'an and his wife always felt that Wenxi had been wronged in marrying Shang Chen, but Wenxi herself did not feel wronged.
She was also afraid that Shang Chen would misunderstand, which would affect their already weak marital relationship.
If there is a rift in the relationship between husband and wife from the beginning, it will be difficult for them to live a good life together in the future.
Wenxi calmly replied, "It's my good fortune to be able to marry you."
The Lu family is a newly wealthy family in the capital, but their foundation is ultimately not as deep as that of the Shang family.
Shang Chen did not expect to hear Wen Xi's 'confession'.
Shang Chen coughed lightly: "I didn't gain any advantage."
Wenxi: "?"
"It was yours to begin with."
It was originally hers?
Wen Xi stared blankly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
Was Shang Chen referring to the marriage or to him as a person?
If this marriage was originally meant for her, that wouldn't be wrong, after all, the Shang and Yan families were united by marriage, and she was the Yan family's biological daughter.
But if we're talking about him... could it be that Shang Chen actually had a crush on her all along?
Wenxi suddenly had a sudden inspiration and tentatively asked, "Have we met before?"
Shang Chen thought about it carefully, "Probably not."
“I remember you always attended international schools, first at Beijing University of Political Science and Law, and then went to Germany. We probably never crossed paths.”
Shang Chen knew so much because it was during their pre-wedding meeting when Wen Xi gave him her resume.
From elementary school to work, my resume is written clearly and meticulously.
Shang Chen only read out two words – "excellent".
Shang Chen is three years older than Wen Xi. He attended a special public school and went to the United States to study business.
Looking at their life experiences, there is no overlap between them.
Wenxi immediately realized that she had been overthinking things.
Shang Chen: "What time are you going to the law firm?"
"It depends on my mood."
Wenxi explained, "I switched to litigation this year, so I don't plan to work as hard as before. If the director doesn't give me extra tasks, I won't be too busy."
If Wenxi had married Shang Chen last year, she probably wouldn't have been able to sit down and have a meal with Shang Chen even once a month.
"Then let's talk about the wedding ring."
Wen Xi's brows twitched slightly, but she pretended not to understand: "What about the wedding ring?"
Shang Chen: "I took off my wedding ring last time because I'm not used to wearing jewelry."
"I didn't consider your feelings at the time, that was wrong of me."
Not long after they registered their marriage, he took off his wedding ring, and people who didn't know better would have thought he didn't like the marriage.
After reflecting on his actions, Shang Chen was able to understand Wen Xi's unhappiness.
Wenxi wanted to say that she wasn't angry, but the words felt too pretentious.
Happiness is happiness, and unhappiness is unhappiness.
She and Shang Chen have a long life ahead of them, so there's no need for her to lie.
Wenxi: "I forgive you."
Shang Chen: "Next time you're unhappy, just tell me."
I'll try my best.
After explaining the ring to Wenxi, Shang Chen finally felt relieved.
He then asked, "What's the meaning behind the two photos you sent me?"
In the first picture of coffee, Shang Chen thought Wen Xi was telling him that she had drunk the coffee he had given her.
When Shang Chen saw the second sunset picture, he thought Wen Xi had sent it to the wrong person and even sent her a question mark.
Wenxi did not reply at the time.
After thinking about it again, Shang Chen felt that it probably wasn't a mistake.
Wenxi: "Guess?"
Shang Chen: "..."
Wenxi noticed a hint of surprise on Shang Chen's serious face and stood up with satisfaction.
Who doesn't enjoy seeing a stern, serious old man break down?
Wenxi picked up her coat from the sofa and said calmly, "Keep guessing, I'm going to the law firm now."
Shang Chen: "..."
That evening, Wenxi received a call from Zhou Ruo.
“We have already discussed this with the Wen family and agreed that the two families will no longer have any contact unless necessary. Zhaozhao has also been informed of this.”
Wenxi: "I understand."
Zhou Ruo had originally intended to wait for Wen Xi to bring up Ning Jin's matter on her own initiative, but seeing the coldness in Wen Xi's tone, she knew that Wen Xi would not take the initiative to talk to her about anything.
Zhou Ruo: "Why didn't you tell your mother about Ning Jin privately asking you to hide from Yan Zhao?"
Zhou Ruo's tone was cautious, yet tinged with concern.
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