amaotonovel Chapter 434: Planning for the Future
Chapter 434: Planning for the Future
Wen Yang understood everything, but felt an indescribable disappointment.
She jumped up, her chair crashing to the floor with a loud thud, and glared at Wen Tao: "Where were you when I was burning the midnight oil writing? When I was struggling alone in Haicheng, almost without money for food, did you ever show me a single word of concern or offer me a single penny?"
Her voice began to tremble, "Now look what's happened! He wants to marry a gold digger, and he expects me to cover the house, the dowry, the wedding dress, and the hotel?"
Zhang Mei's face hardened: "Who are you calling a gold digger!"
She grabbed the water glass on the table and was about to splash it when Yu Tian grabbed her wrist.
"........"
Yu Tian didn't say a word, and Zhang Mei felt as if her wrist was about to break.
"It hurts so much... What are you doing! Let go!"
Upon seeing this, Wen Tao immediately backed down: "It's a misunderstanding! Your sister-in-law just has a quick temper, a sharp tongue but a soft heart, she's not a bad person."
Yu Tian's face was cold as he stared at Wen Tao without letting go: "Yangyang is your sister, not your slave. Watch your words, or I might not be able to control my strength next time."
Yu Tian shook off Zhang Mei with a look of disgust.
I casually grabbed a wet wipe from the table, wiped my hands, and threw it into the trash can.
Zhang Mei clutched her wrist, her face pale, and glared fiercely at Yu Tian.
Wen Tao quickly helped Zhang Mei up, glaring fiercely at Wen Yang. "Yangyang, I know you harbor resentment towards your family, but you can't let outsiders bully them! Mei Mei may not be officially married, but she's carrying your nephew. If something happens to her after you treat her like this, won't you feel guilty?!"
Xu Fangli gracefully stood up and pulled Wen Yang behind her: "Mr. Wen, are you trying to stage an accident?"
She smiled slightly, "Of course, if Miss Zhang is feeling unwell anywhere, we can go to the hospital anytime. We happen to know someone at the nearest central hospital, so it's very convenient."
Zhang Mei's face changed slightly as she cried, and she silently tugged at Wen Tao.
Wen Tao's face turned pale, then red, before he finally spat out a curse: "Wen Yang, unless you disown the Wen family for the rest of your life, we'll see!"
After saying that, he dragged Zhang Mei out, and in his anger, he knocked over the tray in the waiter's hands, the sound of the cups and plates shattering drawing gasps from the crowd.
Wen Tao was cursing and almost tried to extort money from the waiter, but perhaps thinking of Fang Li and the others, he glared at the waiter and pulled Zhang Mei away.
The three sat down again, and the restaurant manager came over to inquire about the situation. Fang Li gave a brief explanation, and the matter was resolved after she compensated the restaurant for the damaged tableware.
Wen Yang kept her head down until the person had walked away, at which point she slumped her shoulders as if deflated.
"Feel sorry."
Her voice was muffled, "I'm sorry you had to see this."
Yu Tian looked at Wen Yang across the table, his dark eyes deep and unfathomable. After a long while, he pulled out a tissue and handed it to her, saying coldly, "You did nothing wrong."
Xu Fangli ruffled Wen Yang's hair: "Only family knows how to give back. No one is worth making things difficult for you if you only take from them. Yangyang, don't you understand after all these years? Sometimes, even when facing your family, you need the courage to make tough decisions. Perhaps then those problems that have been troubling you before will have a new turning point."
"I know all that, but they are still my family, and I really don't want to completely break ties with them. I'm already trying my best to stay away from them."
Only those involved know how difficult it is to sever family ties.
Fang Li sighed softly, "Why don't you move in with me for a few days? I'm worried they'll cause you trouble."
Wen Yang shook her head and forced a smile: "It's okay, that's just how my brother is. At most, he'll scold me a few times in the family group chat."
She paused abruptly, then continued, "But my parents, even if they are..."
"Come to my place."
The deep, cold voice made both of them look up at the same time.
Yu Tian sat upright, his face as gloomy as the sky before a storm.
His gaze fell on Wen Yang's red and swollen eyes, his eyes filled with heartache: "I originally planned to tell you all at once after the security company matter was settled."
This sentence was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake.
Wen Yang's eyes widened, and she subconsciously looked at Fang Li beside her.
Fang Li raised her eyebrows and looked over with a leisurely air.
What...what did you say?
Wen Yang was a little embarrassed and stammered, her eyelashes trembling under Yu Tian's gaze. Fang Li noticed that her ears were red.
Suddenly, Yu Tian reached behind her, his long arm reaching across the table to grab Wen Yang's hand, which was resting on it. His thumb unconsciously rubbed against Wen Yang's wrist bone, and his gaze enveloped Wen Yang completely.
"Your brother won't let this go."
Yu Tian's voice was an octave lower than usual, "I rented an apartment in Guanlanting. You really like it there, so don't go back to the east side of the city. It's too far, and I won't be able to get there in time if something happens."
The red color on Wen Yang's ear tips spread at a visible speed.
She quickly withdrew her hand, looking unusually embarrassed: "No need, I'm fine where I live now. There are security guards in the community, and besides, they don't know where I live, so nothing will happen."
"The community security guard?"
Yu Tian frowned. "Are you talking about that lame Old Li, or that intellectually disabled Little Wang? Last time I went there, he wasn't even turning on the security monitor; he was fast asleep in the duty room."
Wen Yang's expression froze slightly, and she glanced away evasively. "There are other security guards in the community, and besides, all the neighbors are home. I can call them if I need anything."
Yu Tian frowned; he was a man of few words to begin with and didn't know how to offer any advice.
Xu Fangli watched the two talking thoughtfully, then suddenly interjected, "Let's talk about the house later. Brother Tian, what's this security company you mentioned?"
Yu Tian's Adam's apple bobbed, and he briefly looked away from Wen Yang's face: "You don't need me here for the time being, and I have my own things to do."
He paused, then continued, "A few comrades and I are setting up a security company. The preliminary preparations are almost complete, and all the paperwork is done. We can open for business once the company is fully set up."
When did you make this decision?
"I had the idea a long time ago, but I really made up my mind after coming to the capital."
His gaze softened as he looked at Wen Yang. "We have to... plan for the future."
After arriving in the capital, wasn't it after he reunited with Wen Yang?
The last few words were so soft they were almost inaudible. It's unclear whether Wen Yang heard them, but Fang Li did.
Fang Li smiled and said, "That's great. If you need any help, just let me know. Don't forget you're a member of the Xu family."
The mention of the Xu family softened Yu Tian's tense expression for a moment.
He nodded: "I know, don't worry."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Wen Yang again.
Wen Yang sensed it, but kept her eyes down and remained silent.
Fang Li said at the right moment, "Yangyang, Han Xi is away on a business trip and probably won't be back for more than a week. Why don't you stay with me for the next few days?"
Wen Yang looked up abruptly, and Fang Li took her hand, laughing, "Yang Miao isn't around lately either. If you don't keep me company, I'll be so bored going home alone every day."