Chapter 186 Refusal
Wenxi was puzzled as to why Yan Huai'an would call her at this time.
As soon as the other person spoke, she recognized it as Yan Xu's voice.
Yan Xu's voice was muffled: "Hello?"
Wen Xi asked calmly, "What is it?"
Yan Xu remained silent for a long time.
Wen Xi didn't have the patience for Yan Xu and said bluntly, "If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up."
Yan Xu suddenly raised his voice: "Something's wrong!"
Wenxi remained silent, waiting for him to speak.
Yan Xu's voice softened again: "I heard you were ambushed with a knife and almost got hurt... Mom insisted that I call to check on you."
“I called you several times last night, but you didn’t answer. I had to borrow Dad’s phone to call you today.”
Wenxi: "I'm fine, but your sister is injured. You can go see her when you have time."
"I know," Yan Xu said. "I've already called my sister."
Wenxi was silent for a moment, then suddenly became serious: "Yanxu, you don't need to force yourself to be close to me just because of what Mom and Dad said."
“At the first family reunion banquet, you said that you only have one older sister in your life, and I remember that sentence very clearly.”
“You ran too fast back then. I actually wanted to tell you that I don’t have a younger brother in my life, I only have an older brother.”
"Yan Xu, we are not siblings, so try to avoid contact in the future."
Wenxi actually realized that Yan Xu was lying.
Zhou Ruo has let go and no longer cares about the sibling relationship between the two.
Therefore, it was impossible for her to urge Yan Xu to call Wen Xi to check on her.
This call was probably made by Yan Xu himself after he had thought about it.
This was also the first step he took in showing goodwill by taking the initiative to back down in their sibling-like relationship.
If Wenxi accepts, perhaps the two can truly develop a 'sibling relationship'.
But Wenxi was unwilling.
She was unwilling to wrong herself, nor was she willing to wrong her brother.
Therefore, she directly rejected Yan Xu's advances.
In this lifetime, they can just be acquaintances; there's no need for any other relationship.
After hearing Wen Xi's words, Yan Xu remained silent for a moment, then suddenly hung up the phone.
The sudden disconnection betrayed some of his emotions.
Wenxi didn't care at all.
After driving to the Shang Group, she suddenly changed her mind.
Wenxi didn't go on a date with Shang Chen alone; instead, she took him to her brother's house for a free meal.
To make commuting easier, Wen Zhou bought a large apartment near the Wen family's residence. He usually lives there and only occasionally returns to the Wen family villa.
This was Shang Chen's first time here.
Just as they reached the door, Shang Chen remembered to ask, "Where is this?"
Wenxi glanced at him.
After being quiet the whole way, is it only now that you've thought to ask this question?
Wenxi teased him, "This is where I keep my mistress."
Shang Chen's expression was serious as he replied earnestly, "How beautiful?"
Wen Xi: "...More delicate than you."
Shang Chen glanced at Wen Xi with a long look in his eyes: "But you like me like this."
Wenxi: "..."
Recently, Mr. Shang's confidence has been off the charts, making him seem almost invincible.
After opening the door, Shang Chen glanced around.
The decor was very minimalist, the room was completely empty and unusually quiet, without a trace of life.
He frowned: "Does anyone live here?"
Wenxi bent down to change her shoes: "Yes."
Wenxi pushed Shang Chen to quickly change his shoes and then found an apron for him.
Upon seeing the apron, Shang Chen paused for a moment and asked, "Xi Xi, did you bring me here today specifically to cook?"
Wenxi nodded with a smile.
Shang Chen was silent for a while, then said, "Am I the mistress you're keeping hidden away?"
Or perhaps Wenxi bought this house to give to him?
Shang Chen's imagination ran wild.
Wenxi was silent for a moment, then took the apron and put it on Shang Chen.
"Lower your head."
Shang Chen lowered his head quietly.
Wenxi took the opportunity to whisper in his ear, "There are surveillance cameras here, so don't say anything out of line."
Shang Chen realized that Wen Xi was reminding him that he was overthinking things.
Shang Chen: "..."
Is this really the place where Wenxi kept his mistress?
Wenxi: "I'm hungry."
Shang Chen looked at her, belatedly guessing Wen Xi's intention: "You brought me here just to cook?"
Wenxi: "Mm."
Shang Chen stretched his hand out to Wen Xi.
Wenxi looked at him, puzzled.
Shang Chen: "Aren't we supposed to be cooking?"
Although he didn't know Wenxi's purpose, Shang Chen still cooperated.
While cooperating, one should always make some reasonable "small requests".
Wenxi immediately understood, a slight smile playing on her lips, and took the initiative to help Shang Chen roll up his sleeves.
After taking one hand, Shang Chen took the initiative to switch to the other hand.
Wen Xi suppressed a laugh: "Shang Chen, you're like a kindergarten kid asking a teacher for help."
They're incredibly well-behaved.
Shang Chen: "Then I'll have to trouble you, Teacher Wen."
Wenxi paused.
She also realized that Shang Chen was starting to give her nicknames?
He learned another trick.
Wenxi: "Teacher Wen, could you please give me some more guidance?"
Shang Chen: "?"
Wenxi moved closer to Shang Chen, her gaze falling on his beautifully shaped thin lips.
Shang Chen lowered his head in tacit agreement, making it easier for Wen Xi to kiss him.
However, Wenxi maintained this distance, with a slight smile: "Make sure the food is delicious later."
Shang Chen couldn't help but frown: "And then?"
Wenxi distanced herself, "That's all."
Shang Chen: "..."
Wenxi didn't mean to kiss him; she just wanted to remind him to cook the food better.
Shang Chen looked slightly depressed.
He walked to the kitchen counter with a somber expression and asked, "The online discussions this afternoon were intense, but better than expected."
Wen Xi noticed a hint of frustration and grievance in Shang Chen's expression, smiled, and walked behind him, saying slowly, "I hired a public relations company; you know that person too."
"I know him?"
Shang Chen subconsciously recalled his friends in the public relations industry.
Wenxi didn't keep them in suspense: "It's Mia."
Shang paused for a moment, then said calmly, "She went to work in public relations?"
“Hmm.” Wenxi: “She told me about what happened at the Shang family and then approached my lawyer to say she wanted to help me. I chose to do her a favor.”
Shang Chen listened attentively.
Suddenly, Wenxi's voice changed as she walked behind him and pinched his earlobe.
"Did Shen Shen feel wronged again?"
Shang Chen: "..."
Just then, Wen Zhou returned from the company and saw the two people approaching as soon as he opened the door.
He cleared his throat twice without changing his expression.
Shang Chen glanced at Wen Zhou and instantly guessed that this was Wen Zhou's residence.
He said calmly and politely, "Big brother."
Wen Zhou: "You arrived quite quickly."
Wen Xi stepped back and went around to the front to help Wen Zhou carry his things. "Shangchen Company is quite close to here."
Wen Zhou glanced at Shang Chen, who was wearing an apron and cooking, and asked, "Why did you suddenly decide to come see me?"
Looking at Wenxi, he lowered his voice and said, "There are surveillance cameras in the room, you two should be more reserved."
Wen Xi's expression remained unchanged: "Can't I miss my brother?"
"OK."
Wenxi originally wanted to take this opportunity to chat with his brother.
Unexpectedly, Wen Zhou washed his hands and went to the kitchen counter to help with the preparations.
Wenxi looked at him quietly: "Brother..."
Wen Zhou said calmly, "I am the host and you are the guests. How can the host let the guests do the work and reap the benefits without lifting a finger?"
"Besides, he's beholden to someone who feeds him."
His words were loaded with meaning.
Wenxi was speechless.
Did they guess my little scheme?
After teasing Wen Xi, Wen Zhou brought up the serious matter: "How did things go with what happened yesterday?"
Wenxi: "That's about it."
"Remember to call and let them know you're safe next time!"
Wen Zhou only learned about Wen Xi's near-accident when Shang Chen called him after dealing with the situation.
However, he was on a business trip in the south at the time and was unable to come and see Wenxi immediately.
Wenxi honestly admitted her mistake: "Things happened so suddenly, I was in such a hurry I forgot."
"It was my fault."
Wen Zhou was barely satisfied.
Wenxi winked at him.
Wen Zhou pretended not to see it.
"The kitchen is smoky, you shouldn't stay here."
"There are some snacks you like in the cupboard. Go watch some TV or read a book."
Wenxi didn't really want to leave.
She brought Shang Chen to her brother's place today, partly to see him, and partly for another purpose.
Moreover, she was also afraid that if she left, the two men would have a falling out.
Wen Zhou saw through her intentions at a glance and said indifferently, "Afraid that your Chenchen will suffer because of me?"
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