Chapter 202 The Dust Settles
The trial of Jiang Jiang, an internet celebrity, for spreading rumors began in early August.
Wenxi's work also became busier.
She had just finished retrieving the documents from the court when she received a call from Yan Zhao.
"I'm going abroad to stay with my mom."
After experiencing so much, Yan Zhao finally calmed down.
Wenxi had already heard from Wenzhou about Yan Zhao's plan to go abroad.
Ning Jin's condition was deteriorating, so Wen Zhou found her a psychologist abroad and planned for her to spend her later years overseas.
Upon hearing this, Yan Zhao offered to accompany Ning Jin abroad.
Wenxi: "Why did you call me?"
"I want to see you one last time before I leave the country."
Yan Zhao: "This may be the last time we meet in this lifetime."
Just as Wen Xi was about to say something, Yan Zhao added, "Don't worry, I asked Wen Zhou, and he didn't stop me."
Given Wen Zhou's personality, the fact that he didn't object meant he allowed it.
Wenxi glanced at the people coming and going in front of the courtroom: "Okay."
Yan Zhao gave the location.
When Wenxi drove over, Yan Zhao had already been waiting for more than half an hour.
She sat in the coffee shop, quietly watching the bustling traffic outside, like a statue.
Upon seeing Wenxi, she stood up and gestured for her to order, "Let's order coffee first."
Seeing that Wenxi didn't say anything, she added, "It's my treat."
Wenxi looked up and glanced at her.
I couldn't help but sigh; Yan Zhao had truly changed.
This change is not a change in physical appearance, but a change in temperament and behavior.
Wenxi: "I'll have a hot latte."
After ordering, Wenxi asked calmly, "Did you call me here because you have something to say?"
Yan Zhao held the coffee cup in both hands, her expression revealing a hint of indifference and depression. "It's just... I suddenly wanted to chat with you."
Wenxi: "..."
I still have some free time.
Yan Zhao looked out the window and muttered to herself, "I heard Lu Jinghuai has a new romance?"
Wen Xi: "Never heard of it."
She wasn't interested in whether Lu Jinghuai had any plans to remarry or date.
Yan Zhao chuckled self-deprecatingly: "It's fine. I've held him back too much."
Wenxi pondered for a moment, "That's not wrong either."
Yan Zhao was slightly taken aback, then suddenly smiled faintly.
"You're talking a bit like Brother Shang now. Is this what they call a couple looking alike?"
Wenxi suddenly couldn't figure out whether Yan Zhao was praising her or insulting her.
Well, it's not a bad thing that she looks like her family's Chenchen.
Wenxi politely replied, "Thank you for the compliment."
Yan Zhao: "..."
It looks even more like it now.
Yan Zhao was silent for a moment before saying, "My mother... caused you a lot of grievances in the past."
"sorry."
"These grievances... should have been borne by me."
Wen Xi's expression was cool and aloof: "There's no point in bringing this up."
"really."
Yan Zhao: "I just feel like I owe you an apology... After all, I might not be coming back after I go abroad with my mom."
"If you don't apologize this time, you'll never have another chance."
Wenxi: "The mistake of switching babies is not yours, you don't need to apologize."
Yan Zhao twitched the corner of her mouth, "Then I'll apologize for my greed when I traded for the child."
"You came to me just to say sorry?"
Yan Zhao took a sip of coffee.
She waited for half an hour, and the coffee in her hand had long since gone cold and tasted a bit bitter.
Her voice softened, almost muffled by the sound of the doorbell.
"Are you aware of Wen Chao's prison break?"
"Know."
Yan Zhao: "That night, Wen Zhou and I were both at the police station entrance."
To be precise, Wen Chao's actions did not constitute a prison break.
She was being held at the police station at the time, and had not yet been sentenced or transferred to prison.
Wenxi was surprised by Yan Zhao's words.
On the day Wen Chao escaped from prison, Yan Zhao and her brother were at the police station entrance.
Did his brother know in advance that Wen Chao was going to escape from prison?
Yan Zhao tried to see a hint of surprise on Wen Xi's face, but she was disappointed.
Yan Zhao: "You knew all along?"
Wenxi: "No, I just found out too."
Yan Zhao remained silent for a long time, then suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh.
“I don’t know if Wen Chao’s escape was voluntary or forced, but when Wen Zhou took me there that night, I knew he was warning me.”
"He made me see Wen Chao's fate with my own eyes as a warning to face reality and behave myself."
Seeing that Wenxi showed no surprise at all, Yan Zhao's smile grew wider and wider, even revealing a hint of sincerity.
"Actually, you two should really be siblings."
Yan Zhao said this out of regret for Wen Xi and Wen Zhou.
The night Wen Chao escaped from prison, she was terrified and developed a high fever when she got home.
In my dreams, Wen Zhou always appears with a cold and ruthless expression.
From then on, she was terrified of Wenzhou.
When Ke Wenxi heard that Wen Chao's prison break might have been a scheme by Wen Zhou, she calmly accepted it.
Wenxi was more familiar with and understood Wenzhou's true nature.
After all, they grew up together and have a deep bond.
Recalling the events of the past year, Yan Zhao said sincerely, "The mistake of being switched at birth is always a regret."
This applies to both sets of parents and both sets of siblings.
Wen Xi roughly guessed Yan Zhao's thoughts and simply said calmly, "I don't think it's a regret."
“We are not related by blood, but we are like siblings.”
"Everyone has their own opportunities in life, but you still have to walk your own path."
Yan Zhao nodded almost imperceptibly: "You're right, from now on... I'll have to walk this path alone."
Before parting, Yan Zhao paid the bill.
She even asked the waiter to pack the coffee and hand it to Wenxi.
Wenxi stared at the packaged coffee for a couple of seconds before taking it.
"I hope we never see each other again."
Yan Zhao nodded quietly.
On the third day of August, the trial of internet celebrity Jiang Jiang for spreading rumors began.
In court, Attorney Jiang apologized tearfully, but Wen Xi refused to forgive him.
After a four-hour trial, the judge delivered the verdict in court.
Attorney Jiang was found guilty of defamation, and the circumstances were serious. He was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison.
When Wenxi left the courthouse, she saw the media and... Shang Chen blocking the entrance.
He must have dressed up specially today, wearing a suit and tie, looking very stylish.
The man stood quietly by the car, his face handsome and his demeanor composed.
Wenxi smiled and took two steps forward.
Shang Chen took a bouquet of fresh roses out of the car. "Congratulations."
Wenxi tugged at his tie and kissed him on the lips.
"Shall we celebrate together tonight?"
The media has arrived, so she has to let her family "get what they want" and get some exposure.
Shang Chen never expected Wen Xi to kiss him in front of so many media outlets.
Although his original intention was to show affection and dispel online rumors, Wenxi's initiative was truly... an unexpected surprise.
The two agreed to be interviewed by two different companies before meeting up for dinner at a private restaurant.
As soon as she sat down, Wen Xi asked with a half-smile, "Have you been drinking?"
Shang Chen asked, puzzled, "Why are you suddenly asking this?"
Wen Xi: "President Shang's ears are all red."
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