Lin Wanxing wasn't worried about Chen Shuhua at all, nor did he care about the so-called Chen Group, because none of that concerned him.
Qin Zhihao sat there talking eloquently, and Lin Wanxing listened attentively to a lot of his words.
After Chen Xueping got into trouble, her former close friends immediately distanced themselves from her, and her former girlfriends in the industry immediately changed sides and all supported Shen Zhiting.
Such is the reality of "plastic sisterhood." The reason they can become friends is because of their relatively equal status and family background. Now that the news of Chen Xueping's illegitimate daughter has been exposed, many people are staying far away, afraid of getting involved with people like Chen Xueping.
Even Jin Nana, who has always been on good terms with Chen Xueping, has started to hide.
At night, Lin Wanxing stared at the ceiling and listened to music on her phone.
He slowly closed his eyes, and painful memories of the past surged up. Endless darkness enveloped him, dragging him step by step into the abyss.
He screamed for his mother frantically, pounding on the attic door, which had become a shackle on his freedom.
"What are you yelling for? Your mother died a long time ago. She jumped off a building and her body was smashed to pieces. If you miss her, go jump off the attic and join her."
Chen Xueping's words were like daggers, her voice sharp and piercing, like pebbles scraping against glass, making Lin Wanxing's head throb even more.
"Lin Wanxing, you don't have a mother anymore!" Through the door, Chen Xueping's voice grew increasingly shrill.
Lin Wanxing collapsed to his knees on the cold ground, unable to move. He couldn't help but gag, and all he could hear was Chen Xueping's voice. He felt excruciating pain.
He was always locked in the attic. Between him and Chen Xueping, his father would always side with Chen Xueping. If his aunt said even a few extra words, his father would lock him up.
He doesn't want to be locked up here, no, he wants to get out.
He stared wide-eyed and slapped his head hard. Suddenly, he heard a buzzing sound in his ears, the darkness faded, and he was back in the hospital.
The glaring light made him uncomfortable, and he looked around at his surroundings.
He lay in the hospital with a thick bandage wrapped around his forehead. His father had been called away by his aunt, and he was all alone in the ward, sitting on the bed.
He got up and walked barefoot towards the door. He heard his father and aunt talking, seemingly discussing some kind of engagement.
He couldn't hear clearly, so he slowly pushed the ward door open a crack and saw his father answer a phone call and then hurriedly walk away.
Auntie and Chen Xueping stood at the door, and Lin Wanxing touched the painful spot on her head.
Chen Xueping raised an eyebrow and asked Xu Feng beside her, "Lin Wanxing, what should we do?"
"Mom, you have to find a way to get him out of this house! We can't keep this eyesore around here forever!"
“I feel uncomfortable whenever I see him. This house is ours now, and we can’t keep that outsider here forever.”
"Dad is really something. It's been so many years and he still won't acknowledge me as his daughter to outsiders. I have to put on an act in front of them. It's exhausting."
Chen Xueping's complaints made Lin Wanxing stare in astonishment. Chen Xueping was not lying; his father was also Chen Xueping's father. No wonder she was in a hurry to change her surname as soon as she entered this family.
So this is the truth of everything.
Xu Feng is a woman with deep thoughts. Her daughter is young and doesn't understand many things, but she understands Chen Shuhua's intentions.
He did this to protect his reputation and his daughter's identity from discrimination.
Xu Feng took a deep breath and said patiently, "You're still young. There are many things that can't be rushed. What is Lin Wanxing now? His mother is dead. Do you think I can't handle this kid? With me here, he won't have a single good day at home."
"Why did you have to fight him? Luckily there were no security cameras, otherwise you would have been in trouble. I explained everything to your dad, so you don't have to worry now."
“I can easily find a way to make him get into trouble. He has nothing left, no one to back him up, and I can even have your father switch his engagement with yours.”
"If Lin Wanxing dies like this, that would be fine, but if he doesn't die, I will definitely not let him get away with it."
Xu Feng spoke casually to Chen Xueping with an air of certainty, as if to say, "Like mother, like daughter. Chen Xueping is so wicked, and her mother is even more despicable."
After hearing these words, Lin Wanxing was terrified. He didn't want to die or be tortured. He had almost been killed by Chen Xueping. Why were they not only not punished, but also shamelessly trying to harm him again?
Lin Wanxing felt a chill run down his spine; he was terrified.
Why did this happen? Why did his home become like this?
He stood frozen in place, and the thought of his wounds and his mother's departure filled him with an unprecedented fear, causing his body to tense up.
"No, no..."
"Don't lock me up, don't..."
Everything around him changed, and in an instant he was back in that narrow attic.
"Don't lock me up, no!"
He struggled, his forehead covered in sweat.
Shen Huai'an entered his bedroom leaning on his cane. He saw the star of nightmares sitting on the bed, slowly pulled him into his arms, and gently patted his back.
"Stars, stars, don't be afraid."
Lin Wanxing was still struggling with his mouth open and his hands and feet twitching. Shen Huai'an held him tightly and called his name in his ear again and again.
Lin Wanxing seemed trapped in a dream, constantly shouting out in fear, fear of being locked in the attic again.
He wasn't afraid of Chen Xueping or Xu Feng; he was only afraid of losing his freedom.
So he has rarely seen the outside world over the years. When he first came to Shen Er's side and entered this house, he was deeply attracted by it.
He loved everything about the place: the huge garden, the beautiful fountain, the unlimited desserts and cookies, and the host.
He wanted to stay here, to stay with the person he loved.
Shen Er was the prince in his heart, and he was always so gentle to him.
His kindness and warmth were things Lin Wanxing had never experienced before.
Lin Wanxing quickly settled down in Shen Huai'an's arms. Shen Huai'an gently stroked his cheek. What a pitiful little thing. Xingxing always makes people feel so sorry for him.
He felt sorry for Xingxing, and he felt sorry for everything about him.
He knew that Xingxing had been mistreated in the Chen family, so he was responsible for everything that had happened to the Chen family today. He didn't want Xingxing to interfere in the Chen family's affairs anymore.
He wanted Xingxing to be happy and joyful. Shen Huai'an only wanted to do his best to eliminate those who were in his way, one by one. Whether it was Shen Taimin or Chen Shuhua, they were his enemies, his eternal enemies.
He will never show mercy to his enemies.
Lin Wanxing slowly fell back asleep in his arms, clutching Shen Huai'an's pajamas tightly. His second brother always had a faint fragrance on him, a pleasant scent that made him feel safe and seemed to have a calming effect.
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