Chapter 285 A Descent from the Sky Bringing Three
Wen Zhengning's expression darkened slightly. He stood up and walked to the window, gazing at the lush cypress trees outside. He said in a deep voice, "Once could be attributed to luck, but repeatedly, it won't be luck; it will only be a matter of ability."
Moreover, it possesses considerable strength.
Winning isn't difficult; the challenge lies in winning skillfully and without leaving a trace.
Just like playing cards, the person who truly controls the game not only needs to play well themselves, but also needs to be able to calculate what cards the opponent has, so as to win without revealing their hand and make everyone happy.
Kong Wange, seemingly without realizing it, has become the one in control of the situation.
Although it was just his own speculation, Wen Zhengning's decades of experience navigating the business world largely depended on his keen awareness of unknown risks.
He had a premonition that this little girl, whom they had personally brought back to the Wen family, was like a top-notch hunter, secretly watching and raising her rifle, ready to turn around and pull the trigger at any moment.
Qianliu frowned again: "But why is she hiding her talents? If she is truly exceptional, wouldn't it be more beneficial for her to establish herself in the Wen family if she let you see her value?"
“That’s why I tested her at the dinner table just now,” Wen Zhengning said with a deep look in his eyes. “I originally thought she wanted to revive the acupuncture technique and compete for the position of family head, but when such a good opportunity was presented to her, she rejected it without even thinking about it.”
If it's not for power, then what is it for?
"Patriarch, could it be..." Qianliu's voice deepened, "She sensed something amiss with the eldest aunt's death, so she..."
Wen Zhengning's eyes darkened slightly, and he pondered for a moment: "I can't rule out this outcome. Alas, this girl is outstanding in both her scheming ability and temperament. It would be best if she could be used by me, but if she really came back to investigate Zhiyi's death... unfortunately, the Wen family cannot keep her."
"Patriarch, there's no need to feel sorry. Even if Kong Wange is truly a young genius, our Wen family has more than just her as a genius."
Wen Zhengning raised his eyes and asked, "You mean Luo Yun?"
Qianliu said, "What, does the patriarch think that Miss Luo Yun is not as good as Miss Kong?"
Wen Zhengning ran his fingers along the rim of the cup, remaining silent without answering. After a long while, he changed the subject and asked, "How's your search for medical books on Qihuang acupuncture going?"
Qianliu's expression turned serious: "It's strange, I've searched Miss Kong's room thoroughly these past few days, but I haven't seen any medical books. Could it be that she carries them with her at all times?"
Wen Zhengning took a sip of tea: "It seems this girl is also wary of us. Let's put the medical books aside for now. You can go down first."
Qianliu nodded slightly and said, "Alright, if Miss Kong really has ulterior motives and we need to take action, please give the order at any time, Patriarch."
Wen Zhengning glanced back at him, the gloom on her face lessening slightly, and chuckled lightly: "There's no need to rush. Just before I left, I mentioned that Zhiyi died in childbirth, and the self-blame and regret in her expression didn't seem fake."
He gently picked up a leaf that had fallen onto the windowsill and said calmly, "Let's observe her for a while longer. She's a talented person after all. Even if she has some ulterior motives, she'll have to ask me if I agree."
"Yes, I will follow the patriarch's arrangements," Qianliu said respectfully.
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As Kong Wange walked from the main hall to her own courtyard, her heart couldn't help but beat faster.
She wasn't stupid; she could tell that Wen Zhengning's questions, while seemingly affirming her, were actually tests.
Whether it was about managing Liuhetang or the cause of her mother's death mentioned between the lines, she was certain that not a single word Wen Zhengning said was sincere.
But... why was he testing her?
What did she do that aroused his suspicion?
He knew something.
Her medical skills?
What is her relationship with Murong Ting?
Or... had he already foreseen her purpose in returning to the Wen family?
As she thought about it, a cold sweat involuntarily broke out on her back.
Perhaps because she had been dealing with Wen Zirou and Wen Xiaoxiao recently, their intelligence made her lower her guard, and she inadvertently forgot that the real power holder of the Wen family was not a good-for-nothing.
She was walking on a tightrope; if she relaxed even slightly, she would almost be caught off guard and pushed off a cliff.
She secretly resolved to be extremely careful for the next period of time.
After making up her mind, she pushed open the courtyard gate, but as soon as she entered the room, she was stunned.
Inside the room stood one adult and three children, each wearing a colorful, cone-shaped cardboard hat.
Upon seeing her return, the three little ones pushed Murong Ting in the middle and excitedly said together, "Mommy/Wanwan, happy birthday, surprise!"
After saying that, Murong Ting handed over the cake he was holding.
Kong Wange: "..."
Surprise, what a surprise!
Can anyone tell her what these four—father and his three sons—are up to now?!
Her first reaction wasn't to excitedly accept the beautiful cake with little angel wings, nor to give the children a sweet hug. Instead, she ran to the window, drew the curtains, and locked the front door.
After making sure no one was paying attention to her yard, she turned back to look at the four people who had suddenly appeared, and said somewhat frantically, "How did you get in? And today isn't my birthday!"
Seeing how nervous Kong Wange was, the three little ones belatedly realized that their mother didn't seem to really like the surprise.
The three children looked at each other, and finally Murong Chen nudged Murong Ting and coughed lightly, "Daddy, Mommy is asking you a question, speak up!"
Murong Ting: "..."
He cleared his throat, put down the cake, and said, "Wanwan, today is your lunar birthday, didn't you forget?"
"I don't follow the lunar calendar, I only follow the solar calendar." Kong Wange's tone was almost numb.
"This is not a good habit, and we need to change it. Starting this year, I've decided that no matter whether it's the lunar or solar calendar, I will be by your side and celebrate your birthday with you!"
Kong Wange: "..."
Was she simply too weak to lift the knife, or had Murong Ting gone mad?
"Murong Ting, this is the Wen family home. What if we're discovered? Even if you want to celebrate my birthday, you can at least call me outside!"
Murong Ting's expression stiffened, and he said softly, "Wanwan, I came here because I saw you had climbed the mountain all day and didn't want you to be too tired."
Murong Chen quickly stepped forward and said, "Mommy, you really don't need to worry. We came very discreetly. Daddy even had to climb over the wall, but we didn't!"
Kong Wange had a gut feeling that the children would give her an answer that would make her want to vomit blood, so she asked expressionlessly, "How did you get here?"
"Then we're really something, we crawled in through a tunnel!" Murong Chen blinked his big eyes, speaking with an air of pride.
Kong Ran chimed in, "Yes, Mommy! I'm the one who found that hole. It's the perfect size for us, so it's easy for us to crawl through!"
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