Chapter 231 Negotiations Failed, Temporary Stay
Seeing that she didn't respond, Wen Zirou coughed and said, "It's like this, every year the Imperial Academy gives some families a number of places to study there. This year, due to some special reasons, our Wen family got very few places. There were none left for Xiaoxiao, so we wanted Xiaoxiao to participate in the competition to earn a place. This place is very important to us, not only because it concerns Xiaoxiao herself, but also because it concerns the reputation of the entire Wen family."
They said they received very few spots; there were clearly no spots available.
Kong Wange chuckled inwardly, but pretended to be serious on the surface: "Aunt, I understand what you're saying."
Wen Zirou was delighted: "Then you..."
"But what I don't understand is, my cousin was disqualified because she didn't do well, what does that have to do with me? Why is she trying to take my spot?"
These words immediately made Wen Zirou choke up.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Kong Wange looked a little aggrieved and said, "Aunt, do you not consider me a member of the Wen family from the bottom of your heart? You said that the Wen family needs this extra spot to save face, but like you said, I am also a member of the Wen family. Whether my cousin or I get this spot, isn't it the same?"
Across from her, Wen Xiaoxiao couldn't hold back any longer: "Kong Wange, do you have any self-awareness? What is your status, and what is mine? If you hadn't set me up, would I have been disqualified from the competition? If I had competed normally, I would definitely have made it into the top ten. You're at the bottom of the rankings. If I had made it into the top ten, would you have gotten this spot? To put it bluntly, you got a free ride. This spot was originally given to you by me. I'm just legally and legitimately asking for it back."
"Xiaoxiao, shut up." Wen Zhengning, who had been silent until now, finally spoke.
Wen Xiaoxiao threw her knife and fork onto the table, complaining, "Uncle, all you do is tell me to shut up! Didn't you hear what Kong Wange said? She said I couldn't get a spot, isn't that obviously mocking me? What did I say wrong? Even if Kong Wange is of Wen family blood, she still has the surname Kong. Who knows if she's on the same side as the Wen family, or if she'll turn against them after getting a spot! I'm your own niece!"
Kong Wange was absolutely thrilled by Wen Xiaoxiao's words.
With such eloquence, it would be a shame if she didn't go into debating.
Wen Zhengning didn't speak. Wen Zirou, who was standing next to him, guessed what he meant and stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Hey, Xiaoxiao, don't say that. What Wange said is not wrong. After all, this is not a small matter. It's normal for Wange to not understand it for a while. How about this," she turned to look at Kong Wange and said, "Wange, why don't you stay at the Wen family for the next few days and think it over carefully? We'll talk about it again when you've thought it through, okay?"
Kong Wange curled her lips into a smile.
What's with all this talk of consideration? To put it bluntly, isn't it just a disguised form of house arrest?
The Wen family truly did not disappoint her in the slightest.
Perfect, saves her from having to find another reason to stay.
She nodded, somewhat disappointed, and said, "Okay, I understand. I'll think about it carefully."
Wen Zirou hummed in agreement and turned to ask Wen Zhengning, "Brother, which room do you think would be suitable for Wan Ge to stay in?"
"You can arrange it as you see fit."
After a moment's hesitation, Wen Zhengning said to Kong Wange, "You are Zhiyi's child, and the Wen family will not mistreat you. You don't need to worry too much about the quota. If you really don't want to, then forget it. The Wen family is still your home."
Kong Wange was taken aback. She hadn't expected Wen Zhengning to say such things, but she didn't know how much of it was sincere.
She nodded calmly, "Thank you, Uncle."
Wen Xiaoxiao pushed her bowl and chopsticks aside and stormed out in anger.
Wen Zirou tried to smooth things over: "This child is really spoiled. Wan Ge, don't mind her. Come on, come with me."
Kong Wange carried her small suitcase and followed Wen Zirou out of the hall, winding her way to a secluded courtyard.
Kong Wange had assumed they would definitely make some changes to the room arrangements.
When she arrived at the courtyard, she was surprised to find that it was actually quite nice.
Aside from being a bit small, it has no other drawbacks.
The yard has trees and flowers, good lighting, and is very clean.
Wen Zirou is actually so kind?
"Wange, look at this courtyard. What do you think? Are you satisfied?"
Wen Xiaoxiao had somehow followed them over, and she sneered coldly from behind, "Aunt, asking these questions is completely unnecessary. She probably hasn't even seen such a nice courtyard in the countryside. How could she not be satisfied?"
Kong Wange had no idea what the two were up to, but she calmly and obediently said to Wen Zirou, "I'm very satisfied."
Wen Zirou nodded: "I'm glad you're satisfied. You can rest now."
She casually pointed and said, "Xiaoxiao and I live in that courtyard over there. If you need anything, just have the housekeeper call me anytime."
Kong Wange nodded: "I understand, Aunt."
Wen Zirou turned around and walked away with Wen Xiaoxiao.
Seeing that the person had left, Kong Wange entered the courtyard, closed the gate, and the smile that had been on her face vanished instantly.
She walked along the path to the front of the house, pushed open the door, put the small box she had been carrying on the table, and turned to search around the room.
Everything seemed normal; there were no eavesdropping devices.
Only the nearly two-meter-long bed seemed out of place in the room, suggesting that a man had previously lived here.
She sat on the bed to rest for a while when the phone suddenly rang.
She was slightly taken aback, and when she took it out, the three big characters "Murong Ting" appeared on the screen.
For some reason, when she saw his call, her tense nerves suddenly relaxed.
Turning around and walking to the balcony, she answered the phone: "Hello?"
It was Chenbao's voice on the other end: "Mommy, I miss you so much! Have you finished what you were doing? Where are you now?!"
Hearing the child's voice, Kong Wange smiled and said, "Mommy's mission is a resounding success."
"Congratulations, Mommy! Mommy, come back soon after you're done with your errands! You haven't come to see us for days!"
"It's Mommy's fault. Once Mommy is done with this busy period, I'll definitely come to see you."
"Hehe, it's okay. Mommy's things are more important, we understand!"
Kong Wange looked out the window and asked in a relaxed tone, "What are Ranbao and Chibao doing?"
"They were telling their aunt geography stories. She's told them to me eight hundred times already, I'm so tired of them, that's why I came out to call you."
Kong Wange knew that Murong Ting had a cousin who was a teacher at the Geology Institute. It seemed that the children got along well with the An family. Kong Wange was relieved and was about to say something when Murong Ting's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Xiao Chen, who are you talking to on the phone?"
Murong Chen stuck out his tongue: "Mommy, Daddy's back. I'm not talking to you anymore, you two chat, mwah."
Kong Wange gave Murong Chen a kiss over the phone: "I love you, baby."
"Wanwan, it's only been a day, you don't need to be so enthusiastic."
Murong Ting's voice, chuckling softly, came through the receiver.
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