Xu Feng gently patted Lin Wanxing's back, "Were you scared? Don't be afraid, Wanxing. That's just how your dad is. Don't be like him."
Such a gentle tone made Lin Wanxing's hair stand on end.
"Auntie, I'm fine."
"Come sit here, Wanxing. I reserved this seat especially for you."
Xu Feng pushed him to sit opposite Fang Ze, while Lin Wanxing kept his head down, clutching the watch on his wrist.
"Wanxing, I called you back today because Dad has something he wants to discuss with you." Chen Shuhua got down to business. He knew that Lin Ruoyu had left Lin Wanxing an inheritance before she died.
Chen Shuhua now wants that inheritance. Lin Ruoyu has Lin's assets and some real estate, which she left to Lin Wanxing, meaning that Lin Wanxing can only control the inheritance when she grows up.
Now that Lin Wanxing is married, Chen Shuhua wants to take possession of the inheritance.
“Wanxing, you’ve grown up now, and the inheritance should rightfully be in your care. But you’re sick right now, and I’m worried that if you marry Shen Er, he might covet the inheritance you have. So I want to help you keep it safe.”
How could Chen Shuhua say such things without batting an eye? Did he think everyone was as shameless as him?
Lin Wanxing believed in her second brother's character and also believed in herself.
"I don't know, I don't know anything. My mother left without saying anything before, and I really don't know a lot of things from before."
Lin Wanxing lowered his head, took a deep breath, tears welling up in his eyes, and looked at Chen Shuhua with tearful eyes, "Dad, I don't know what you're talking about. Why did my mother suddenly leave? There are many things that happened in between that I don't remember. Dad, do you know about those things? Why did my mother leave?"
"And what exactly happened at the wedding recently? Why is my sister now considered an illegitimate child? I don't understand, but everyone keeps telling me that you're not a good father. Dad, is that true?"
These words pierced Chen Xueping's heart. She stared at Lin Wanxing with wide eyes and clenched her teeth.
Lin Wanxing always speaks without thinking, saying whatever comes to mind.
Lin Wanxing asked Chen Shuhua with teary eyes. Chen Shuhua looked at Fang Ze awkwardly, knowing that everyone outside must know about the rumors surrounding these matters.
The terms "mistress," "cheating," and "illegitimate daughter" have been the most discussed topics recently.
Because Fang Ze was still there, Chen Shuhua quickly changed the subject. He coughed a few times and said, "Wanxing, don't be too sad. Let's eat first, or the food will get cold."
Lin Wanxing stared at the green light flashing on his watch, then lowered his head and obediently ate his food, finally falling silent.
Chen Xueping glanced at Lin Wanxing and thought to herself with smug satisfaction, "A fool is a fool. There's going to be a good show soon."
Now that she herself is disgraced and being pointed at and gossiped about, she wants Lin Wanxing to suffer the same pain.
Since that cripple Shen Er cherishes Lin Wanxing so much, she wants to personally shatter this treasure so that Shen Er will never be able to get over it.
Chen Xueping looked at her mother, Xu Feng smiled, and she immediately stood up to pour Lin Wanxing a glass of peach juice. "Wanxing, have some peach juice. It's very delicious."
This fool has never eaten anything before, he'll eat anything given to him without being picky, Xu Feng was certain he would drink this glass of peach juice.
Lin Wanxing looked at Fang Ze and found that Fang Ze was staring straight at him, as if he was expecting something.
Seeing Xu Feng's attentiveness, he hesitated to touch the glass of juice.
"Why aren't you drinking it? This juice is so fresh, Wanxing, you should try some."
If that's the case, Lin Wanxing becomes even more certain that there's something wrong with the juice.
"Auntie, I can't drink peach juice." Lin Wanxing pushed the juice away.
Xu Feng immediately lost her composure. She took a deep breath, suppressed her impatience, and asked in a slightly cold voice, "Why can't I drink it?"
"Evening Star is really delicious, you can try it first."
After thinking for a few seconds, Lin Wanxing said, "Auntie, I'm allergic to peaches. I'll feel uncomfortable after drinking this."
"So I'll just drink water." Lin Wanxing poured herself a glass of water.
Xu Feng never expected that he was allergic to peaches; she had overlooked one crucial detail despite all her careful planning.
Chen Xueping thought for a moment. This little fool always managed to escape some things inexplicably, but with her there today, he was destined to be unable to escape.
"Wanxing, have a drink."
Chen Xueping had prepared very carefully. She smiled and said, "You've grown up, it's time to have a drink, isn't it?"
"This is fruit wine, it's very delicious. Wanxing, you wouldn't refuse me even for this, would you?" Chen Xueping didn't give Lin Wanxing a chance to refuse at all, and immediately shut Lin Wanxing up.
Fang Ze smiled and chimed in, "Drinking a little bit won't hurt, and it's just ordinary wine."
"It's just a little bit of wine, it's no big deal to drink a little, go ahead and drink."
With so many people urging Lin Wanxing to drink, it would be unreasonable for her not to.
He really couldn't refuse anymore, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and drink it.
Chen Shuhua remained silent throughout, not uttering a single word.
After Lin Wanxing drank the wine, Chen Xueping and Xu Feng immediately smiled.
"Eat more vegetables. Wanxing, these are all your favorite dishes. Auntie specially asked the maid to make your favorite dishes today. Try them all."
After finishing the drink, Lin Wanxing felt something was off. He thought for a moment, then slowly stood up and said, "I need to go to the restroom."
When Chen Xueping saw Lin Wanxing sway as she stood up, she immediately gave Fang Ze a look.
Fang Ze quickly got up and followed Lin Wanxing in that direction.
Lin Wanxing knew there was something wrong with the wine, so he hurriedly went to the bathroom to send a message to Shen Huai'an.
Second brother, come save me!
"Wanxing, what's wrong?" Fang Ze suddenly caught up with her, asking Lin Wanxing with concern. Fang Ze's hand suddenly wrapped around Lin Wanxing's waist.
"Don't come any closer!" Lin Wanxing was very resistant to being touched by strangers. He screamed and pushed Fang Ze away.
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