That painting of a tiger descending the mountain was Shen Taimin's most prized possession, and he had always kept it carefully in the Yunhai Hall. If he knew that his precious antique had been given to Lin Wanxing as a gift by Shen Zhiting, he would probably be furious.
Lin Wanxing held the painting in his hands with a beaming smile, his smile almost reaching his lips. He was genuinely happy; this gift was priceless, a collectible that money couldn't buy.
Looking at his overjoyed little face, Shen Huai'an couldn't help but say to Shen Zhiting:
"Xiaoting is really generous; she actually gave this painting to our Xingxing."
Shen Huai'an reached out and stroked Lin Wanxing's head. His eyes suddenly darkened as he said seriously, "Although I am a cripple, our Xingxing is not stupid."
Speaking of this, Shen Zhiting was also full of grievances. Although she looked down on Lin Wanxing, who was a fool, she never dared to speak rudely to Lin Wanxing or bluntly say that Shen Huai'an was a cripple.
She wasn't stupid. Saying these things in front of Lin Wanxing made Shen Zhiting a little anxious. "Second Uncle, I really didn't say those things. I absolutely didn't say those treasonous things."
"Second Uncle, you have to believe me, I don't want to kneel in the ancestral hall." Shen Zhiting couldn't stop the tears from falling.
She never said those things, nor did she intend to give her father's treasure as a gift. Why did it turn out like this? She only wanted to warn Lin Wanxing and shut him up.
But now, not only has she failed to shut him up, she has also offended her second uncle and lost her father's painting.
The more Shen Zhiting thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. She felt like she had been played like a fool.
As the eldest daughter of the Shen family, she had always been treated with disdain by others since childhood. She was used to being arrogant and domineering, and had never suffered such humiliation before.
What's more, the person who wronged her so much was mentally challenged. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She felt like she had been tricked by a mentally challenged person.
Shen Zhiting would never let Lin Wanxing have her way. She quickly wiped away her tears and suddenly glared fiercely at Lin Wanxing.
"Second Uncle, all of this was Lin Wanxing's doing—"
Lin Wanxing widened his watery eyes and obediently hid next to Shen Huai'an. He only raised his hand casually, and Shen Zhiting's words came to an abrupt halt.
She suddenly fell silent, as if someone had grabbed the back of her neck.
Seeing her startled expression, Shen Huai'an casually asked, "What's wrong with him?"
This time, Shen Zhiting offered no further explanation. She lowered her head, tears falling silently. Her shoulders trembled slightly as she sobbed, "It's nothing, it was Xiaoting's fault. Xiaoting apologizes to Second Uncle and Second Aunt."
Shen Zhiting was afraid that Lin Wanxing would play the recording she had just stored in her watch for Shen Huai'an; she was really scared.
Lin Wanxing didn't react at all; he rested his head gently on Shen Huai'an's back like a child.
"If you know you're wrong, go kneel in the ancestral hall, copy the family rules, and be punished."
Shen Zhiting suppressed her grievances and simply nodded quietly.
Seeing that she was crying her eyes out, Lin Wanxing took out a tissue from his pocket and handed it to Shen Zhiting. He pretended to be an adult and imitated Shen Huai'an's tone, saying, "Xiaoting, don't say things like that in the future. It will make your second brother sad."
His voice was very pleasant, soft and gentle without any threat, but to Shen Zhiting's ears, it was a veiled warning not to speak carelessly in the future, or she would suffer the same fate as today.
What kind of elder is Lin Wanxing? He's just a brain-dead idiot. Shen Zhiting slowly raised her head. Her gaze fell on the watch on his wrist.
Seeing that she didn't say anything, Lin Wanxing smiled and said, "Don't cry, your face is all messed up from crying, you look like that cat with the painted face in the cartoon."
Shen Huai'an's gaze merely swept over her, yet it made Shen Zhiting tremble involuntarily.
"Xingxing, now that we've received our gifts, let's go home." Shen Huai'an took Lin Wanxing's hand and led her back.
Zheng Hu couldn't understand Miss Shen's series of actions, let alone what had happened between Young Master Lin and her. He was just a bodyguard who needed to do his job.
In the car, Lin Wanxing seemed a little sleepy. He gently rested his head on Shen Huai'an's shoulder, squinted his eyes, and quickly fell asleep.
He rubbed against Shen Huai'an's shoulder like a kitten.
Looking through the rearview mirror, Zheng Hu tactfully turned off the car's air conditioning.
Shen Huai'an felt a tickle near his ear. Lin Wanxing was fast asleep, her little mouth open, clinging to his arm. He was probably tired from playing outside.
Children are playful, and Lin Wanxing's mind is that of a child. So when he first entered the Shen family, he was full of curiosity and wandered around with the maid, Awei. Awei didn't keep an eye on him today, and in the blink of an eye, he was nowhere to be found.
Later, he saw that Shen Zhiting's eyes were filled with fear. Shen Huai'an lowered his head and pondered. He suddenly remembered Lin Wanxing's unusual behavior in the hospital today.
This child wouldn't say or do strange things for no reason. How did he find out that Shen Wen was an illegitimate child?
Shen Huai'an was very clever. He could connect everything from Lin Wanxing's few words after a little thought.
Lin Wanxing nervously told the hospital not to hit his head.
He must have seen someone hit Shen Wen on the head, which is why he was so frightened. Everyone else thought he was talking nonsense because he had mental problems, so no one paid attention to what he was saying.
Lin Wanxing has already conveyed a very important message.
Shen Huai'an thought through everything he had done and said that day, and he seemed to have a general idea of what had happened.
Shen Zhiting, this name perfectly reflects everything that is happening now.
If anyone is more abnormal than Lin Wanxing today, it would be Shen Zhiting.
Shen Zhiting has always looked down on the little fool, so why would she suddenly and inexplicably drag him to Yunhai Hall to deliver a gift? The two of them have no relationship whatsoever, and Shen Zhiting has always been arrogant and haughty, so why would she condescend to show goodwill to Lin Wanxing?
A gift to mark our meeting?
Shen Huai'an now finds it laughable; he has known that girl for a long time.
Shen Zhiting is arrogant and spoiled, and as Shen Taimin's daughter, she probably inherited his cunning.
She secretly called Lin Wanxing a fool and mocked herself for being a cripple who could only marry Lin Wanxing. This was very much in line with her personality, and it was indeed something she was capable of doing.
Shen Huai'an just couldn't figure out what the painting was about. But thinking about it, Shen Taimin's expression when he discovered the painting had vanished must have been priceless.
He got this antique collection for free, thanks to the starlight.
Lin Wanxing smacked his lips and licked them in his sleep, then nuzzled Shen Huai'an with his head. He looked really good, like a beautiful work of art.
Shen Huai'an especially liked his quiet demeanor; he was truly beautiful, with delicate features and fair skin that made his lips appear even more rosy.
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