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Wen Zhengwei's expression shifted from anger to awkward apology in an instant.
Wen Yuanyuan rolled her eyes, released her grip, and dashed into the house.
Wen Qian watched the two little ones run in and out, one after the other. Although Lu Chen was crying, she wouldn't concern herself unless it was something serious. While she wanted to protect Lu Chen as he grew up, she didn't intend to indulge his spoiled and tearful nature.
Wen Qian recalled what the little girl had said and walked to the yard, looking at Wen Zhengwei with a serious expression. "You need to pay more attention to Yuanyuan in the future. If she hears certain things too often, she might start believing them."
Wen Zhengwei turned to look at the wall of the yard, his eyes clouded with uncertainty. If it weren't for his concern for the little girl, Wen Qian wouldn't have wanted to meddle. Being new here, she didn't wish to make enemies. Although she had already made a deal with the Guo family, it was much easier to avoid trouble than to seek it.
Inside the house, Lu Chen lay on the bed crying, feeling utterly rejected. Not only had they said he was ugly, but they also claimed he was short.
Wen Yuanyuan lay beside him; as soon as Lu Chen turned his face away, she hurriedly moved to the other side. They went back and forth like this several times until Lu Chen's cries gradually subsided. Wen Yuanyuan was out of breath and leaned against the bed to rest.
With red-rimmed eyes, Lu Chen cautiously looked at her but quickly buried his face again when he noticed her gaze. Wen Yuanyuan shot him an annoyed look; he was being so childish! She had stopped playing such games when she was three.
Not bothering with his antics anymore, she climbed beside him and whispered words of comfort. "You're not ugly; really, really..." She stumbled over her words, flustered and scrambling for something else to say. "You’re just a bit dark-skinned; you’ll definitely get fairer later on. If you eat more, you’ll grow taller; my brother told me so."
"Really?"
"Of course!"
Wen Yuanyuan cupped Lu Chen's small face and leaned in closer to inspect him. "Look at your big bright eyes, your nose is nice and high, and your eyebrows are dark; you'll definitely be handsome in the future."
Lu Chen's mood visibly brightened, but he stubbornly asked, "Then why did you say I was ugly?"
"Um!" Wen Yuanyuan scratched her head anxiously. "I exaggerated a bit so that my dad would feel sorry for you. Then he would think you’re pitiful for not being able to find a wife and would let me marry you instead."
"Really?" Lu Chen felt a bit tricked.
"Yes! Do you not believe me? I would never lie to you."
"You have to believe me; I will definitely marry you in the future and won't let you be without a wife."
As Wen Zhengwei pulled Wen Yuanyuan away, he couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache watching Lu Chen and Wen Yuanyuan's reluctant expressions toward each other.
He picked up Wen Yuanyuan and strode away.
"Commissioner Wen, don't forget to bring Yuanyuan for lunch tomorrow," he called out.
The house was already tidied up, and according to the usual practice in the family courtyard, Lu Zheng and Wen Qian would invite people over to warm the house tomorrow.
In simpler terms, it meant that Lu Zheng would have his comrades over for a gathering, while Wen Qian invited her friends as well. Everyone would come together for some lively fun.
Lu Zheng had invited a few close friends, but some couldn't make it due to their missions. Wen Qian only invited Aunt Tian and Lin Si to join them for dinner; since Wang Baotian was also coming, it made sense for everyone to gather.
That night, as they were getting ready for bed, Lu Chen leaned over to watch Wen Qian apply something on her face. Curiously, he pointed and asked, "Mom, what are you putting on? It smells so good!"
"Mom is applying some fragrance. Would you like some, Xiao Chen?"
He eagerly sat up to look at Wen Qian. "Will this make my skin white?"
Wen Qian chuckled softly. "Mom isn't sure; it probably won't!"
She didn't know if the snow cream could actually lighten the skin.
"Then can you put some on me to try?"
Wen Qian dabbed a little on his small face and said, "There you go."
Lu Chen patted his face with his little hands and happily lay back down to sleep. He had applied the fragrant cream; maybe by tomorrow, he would turn white—he definitely wasn't going to be like Wen Yuanyuan said!
When Lu Zheng returned to the room, he saw the mother and son already lying down. They were both leaning against the wall, leaving enough space in between for a few more people.
"You don’t need to wake up early tomorrow; I’ll make lunch," he said.
"Okay!"
She was glad not to have to exert herself; after years of hard work, she was exhausted and welcomed the chance to rest.
Wen Qian looked up at him and saw Lu Zheng's back. A hint of confusion flashed in her eyes. If he truly disliked Yi Xuecha or even found her annoying, why hadn’t he distanced himself from her? That didn’t seem like his style!
Unless there was something else going on—was it for Captain Yi? But why hadn’t Captain Yi stopped his daughter from behaving this way?
The questions swirled in her mind. At the same time, Lin Si's words from earlier that day echoed in her thoughts. Could it be that Lu Zheng accidentally saw Yi Xuecha's body, or was there really something between them?
It was hard to believe that Lu Zheng was afraid of offending Team Leader Yi. However, her interactions during this time, along with memories from her past life, told her that Lu Zheng was not that kind of person. This meant there must be some other hidden truth.
Wen Qian felt a heaviness in her heart as she noticed Lu Zheng's gaze upon her in the darkness, prompting her to quickly avert her eyes. She turned to face the wall, unable to suppress the thought: it didn’t matter what was going on between him and Yi Xuecha. As long as she didn’t catch them in the act, she wouldn’t confront him directly. At least not until she had secured her own position.
She felt frustrated about this matter; it had disrupted her sleep! After so many years of good rest, it had suddenly vanished. Turning to look at her son, who was peacefully asleep, she caught a glimpse of Lu Zheng’s sleeping face and felt a surge of anger. She scolded herself for overthinking and for being so weak.
Taking a few deep breaths to calm herself, Wen Qian stared blankly at the sky, suddenly recalling something from her past life—something involving Lu Zheng and Yi Xuecha. As these thoughts swirled in her mind, she gradually drifted back into a deep sleep.
When Wen Qian finally woke up, it was to the sounds coming from the yard. Annoyed, she pulled the blanket over her head to shield herself from the glaring sunlight. She had stayed up too late the previous night and still hadn’t fully woken up.
What a lazy woman she was! The sun was already high in the sky, yet here she was still asleep. How could she not feel ashamed? Letting a man work in the kitchen while she slept soundly in her own room—what audacity! Eating off a man’s efforts, drinking his labor, and expecting him to serve her; how could she take advantage of everything?
A shameless person is just that—a shameless person. Coming from the countryside, she was even more spoiled than those from the city.
As Lu Zheng stepped through the door, he immediately heard mocking remarks. He walked inside to find Yi Xuecha sitting in the yard.
“Who let you in? I didn’t invite you.”
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