Reborn Aristocrat: Return of the Vicious Heiress - Chapter 1161
Chapter 1161: The Melancholic Parting
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Wen Xinya had prepared to perform a song named “Battling The Eastern Wind” on the zither, which was a war song that was rather emotional. In ancient times, there would be musicians playing war songs on their instruments during wartimes as a form of encouragement and support for the soldiers in war. The entire song gave off a menacing vibe that emulated that of a war, while still remaining a little melancholic and mellow.
Wen Xinya rapidly plucked, pulled, pressed and slid her slender fingers on the strings of the zither. The seven white-colored strings of the zither moved gracefully together with her fingers.
Whenever she got to the climax of the song, the soldiers would yell and roar at the top of their lungs. Whenever she played the sadder bits of the song, they would shriek in muffled voices. All of the murderous vibes of war seemed to fill the air alongside the screaming.
Everyone was taken by storm after listening to the emotional piece.
After that night, Wen Xinya was known to the students of Capital University as a talented girl.
The music ceased.
The atmosphere began to get a little tense as everyone got ready to part ways.
They had spent an entire month facing each other every day and shared good and bad times together. Even though they even got into conflicts during the program, they suddenly felt sad about having to leave each other.
Some of the girls even began crying on the spot, making everyone feel sorrowful.
In the future… it’d be hard for them to meet each other again!
That was how they all felt.
Even Wen Xinya had sunk into the melancholy of farewell.
Ye Feiyu asked, “Hey, where’s Commander Xu?”
Ye Feiyu’s words made everyone snap back to reality as they frantically scanned their surroundings in search of their commander, only to be disappointed.
“Is Commander Xu not going to come and send us off? The commanders of the other teams are all here to hug their students and bid them goodbye!”
“Could Commander Xu be tied up with something? The military training program is already over and we probably won’t get to meet again in the future. Why wouldn’t he come and send us off?”
“The vehicles are already here, Commander Xu probably won’t be sending us off!”
Everyone exchanged opinions as their spirits dampened.
Throughout the entire month of training, they had all lamented and complained about Xu Zhenyu. In fact, they even badmouthed him behind his back. However, now that they were actually going to part ways, the freshmen could not help but feel miserable.
Seeing how sad her peers were, Wen Xinya stealthily whipped out her mobile phone to give Xu Zhenyu a call. However, he had already switched off his mobile phone and there was no way she could reach him.
Just as she found it a pity, Wen Xinya caught sight of Xu Zhenyu’s subordinate Xiao Huang, who was dressed in a military uniform. He was pacing quickly and seemed to have something important to attend to.
Wen Xinya hurriedly yelled to stop him in his tracks. “Vice Battalion Commander Huang.”
Xiao Huang stopped in his tracks and said, “Wen Xinya, you guys are leaving the base camp soon, aren’t you?”
Seeing that they were all dressed in the camo uniform with their camo backpacks on their backs, he reckoned that they must be leaving soon.
Wen Xinya nodded and looked around. “The vehicle is here and we’ll be returning to school soon. By the way… where’s the battalion commander?”
Surely Xu Zhenyu wouldn’t leave without sending us off! After all, we’ve trained under him for a month.
Xiao Huang answered, “Battalion Commander has gone out for a mission. He left 15 minutes ago and I’m going to go meet him now.”
Fifteen minutes ago… Wasn’t that when I just finished performing? Feeling a little disappointed, Wen Xinya asked, “What mission is he on? He’s in such a hurry that he didn’t even finish watching the performances.”
Xiao Huang said, “This is our army’s secret. I can’t tell you.”
Actually, even Xiao Huang did not expect that Xu Zhenyu would be assigned to a mission so soon. Back when they were in the Northwest base camp, they would spend at least 300 days a year out on missions. They thought that they would have a more relaxed regime in Capital city but… they were assigned to a new task within less than a month.
He began to wonder if Xu Zhenyu had gotten addicted to taking on missions.
However, he vaguely knew that Xu Zhenyu’s eagerness to carry out missions had something to do with Wen Xinya. He reckoned that Xu Zhenyu may have been rejected by Wen Xinya after confessing his love to her, though… he dared not talk about it.
“Oh, I see!” After hearing Xiao Huang’s words, Wen Xinya knew that she had been too nosy and hence, did not probe any further. Previously, she heard from Xu Zhenyu that he had been back in Capital city for quite some time and would not be assigned to any tasks for the time being. To her surprise… he was put on one as soon as their military training program ended.
Wen Xinya naturally wouldn’t think that Xu Zhenyu requested to be assigned a new mission simply because he had found out about her relationship with Si Yiyan. Since he had returned to Capital city because of Wen Xinya, there was no need for him to stay anymore now that she belonged to someone else.
Hence… ever since then, Xu Zhenyu occupied most of his time with carrying out missions. He then went on to become the youngest admiral, then lieutenant general, followed by general…
Xiao Huang said, “By the way, congratulations on surviving the month of military training. You’re finally free.”
This kid had it the worst! I wonder how she offended Battalion Commander so much that he put her through such harsh training, he thought.
After Xiao Huang left, Wen Xinya returned to the crowd to see that the freshmen of the other teams were all bidding goodbye to their respective commanders. Her team was isolated from the rest and standing in a lonely corner, all feeling distraught.
“What’s wrong with Commander Xu? Is he leaving us alone just because we’re done with training?”
“He didn’t even send us off. It’s as if he can’t wait for us to leave.”
Wen Xinya frantically said, “Don’t make wild guesses, guys. Commander Xu has already left the base camp because of an urgent mission. Look… the Vice Battalion Commander is leaving too.”
Everyone looked in the direction that Wen Xinya was pointing at, only to see that Xiao Huang was indeed getting into the car and leaving the base camp.
Hence, everyone felt much less uncomfortable, and instead took pity on Xu Zhenyu.
“Commander Xu really has a tough time. We just finished training and yet, he’s already on a mission.”
“It’s probably because he’s capable and competent. Commander Xu is only twenty years old and yet, he’s already a Major.”
“It’s such a shame that we couldn’t get to see him for the last time. I wonder if we’ll ever meet him again.”
Wen Xinya felt a little less melancholic after listening to their discussion.
The vehicles left the base camp one after another and the youthful vibes seemed to have vanished as well. Silence and peace resumed instantly. One of them said with a sigh, “These kids are such a pain in the neck when they’re pampered and spoiled. However, I really can’t bear to leave them now that they’re going back.”
The senior officer said, “There are quite a few outstanding ones in this batch of kids. That kid Wen Xinya who played the zither has great explosive power. It’d be wonderful if she could join us.”
Everyone was speechless. Throughout all these years, he had been observing the batches of freshmen and picking out those whom he felt were competent.
Chapter 1162: Are You Getting Jealous of a Car?
At half-past seven, the vehicles arrived at Capital University. Upon arriving back in school, the freshmen felt less sorrowful than before because they knew that their future was right before them.
Capital University was pleased with the results that the freshmen had achieved during the military training program. The effectiveness of the training made the university value the importance of the military training program even more.
In the future, Capital University would continue to enforce strict and rigorous military training programs which would make many students feel inferior.
Although Wen Xinya would not be living on campus, the school had arranged a dormitory room for her, where she would occasionally go to. Hence, she returned to her dorm to pack her things. After which… she received a call from Si Yiyan.
He had already arrived at the entrance of Capital University and was waiting for her.
Wen Xinya swiftly packed up and left the dorm. From a distance away, she could already notice Si Yiyan’s masculine-looking, royal blue Lamborghini parked by the roadside. It was just like a silent beast waiting to attack. It exuded unique confidence and dominance and seemed to possess the potential to explode. It looked perfect from every angle.
Someone once described masculine Lamborghinis in such a manner—He’s a devil, but he doesn’t want to trample and destroy the world; He’s just different and eccentric enough to take on another path. It’s a rare piece of art and every corner, contour, and crevice is perfect, encapsulating the pure beauty of a Lamborghini.
Lamborghini owners were rare because of its incredibly hefty price tag. Lamborghinis were put on pedestals, taking in all the glory that the world had to offer.
There was also only a minority of people who could carry it well and truly own a Lamborghini. Because a Lamborghini was like a powerful and menacing bull that was ready to charge forward and launch an attack on its enemy.
Wen Xinya could tell at one glance that the car belonged to Si Yiyan.
Wen Xinya strode towards him quickly, opened the door and got inside the car.
The interior of the car was filled with a warm, yellow light that was romantic and similar to the street lamps outside.
Si Yiyan leaned towards her and pressed her in between the seat and his chest before planting passionate kisses on her lips while his warm and moist breath condensed on them. His kiss was full of dominance and snatched her beauty away.
They exchanged breaths and Wen Xinya’s eyes began to get a little watery and full of passion which burned in the air of the confined space. The sounds of their heavy panting were mixed with the lust in the air while Si Yiyan rubbed his masculine body against her soft and tender one.
“Yan…” Wen Xinya murmured coquettishly in a voice that was tender enough to melt everything in this world.
Si Yiyan moved his lips towards her chest before pulling her into his embrace and warming her body with his heat.
Wen Xinya wrapped her arms tightly around his waist as a form of expressing her reliance on him. “The military training program has ended and we’re given a three-day break.”
She decided to use the break to spend some quality time with him.
“I’ve already tidied up the apartment, we’ll be able to move in at once.” Si Yiyans’s blood still gushed through his veins with increasing heat while Wen Xinya panted heavily and moaned softly in pleasure. Her tender voice would often sound melodious to him when they got intimate.
Wen Xinya knew what he meant and simply expressed assent.
In China, most people definitely wouldn’t be able to accept the idea of an eighteen-year-old cohabiting with her boyfriend! However… she had never seen herself as an eighteen-year-old. In her previous lifetime, she lived till 25 years old and hence, her mental age was also 25 years old after her rebirth. As time passed, she grew three years older physically and hence, her mental age was now 28 years old.
She may have been reborn at 15 years old, but she could not change her mental age to match her physical age.
Si Yiyan let go of her and started the engine.
Wen Xinya pouted her red and swollen lips. “You changed cars again.”
Apart from the one-of-a-kind Lucifer, Si Yiyan had never driven the same car for more than half a year. It seemed he would never develop feelings of attachment to his cars.
Si Yiyan said, “This is the latest Lamborghini model. I bought it because I was sure that you’d like it.”
Wen Xinya retorted. “You’re the one who’s indecisive and yet, you put the blame on me.”
Cars are just a mode of transport that helps make life much more convenient. Who’d be as extravagant as him and change cars all the time?
Si Yiyan looked at her and her tender lips, which were rosy like roses because of his kiss and soft like peach blossoms in March. “It’s just a car. Yet, you’re calling me decisive because of it. I’m really wronged.”
Wen Xinya retorted indignantly. “Since when have I wronged you? I’ve known you for three years and you’ve already replaced your car more than ten times.”
Wen Xinya was just chiding him for the sake of it. The only luxury item that men could splurge on was cars. Besides, most of Si Yiyan’s money… he spent on her. He would never hesitate to buy her any accessories, jewelry, shoes, bags, or anything she needed.
Anyway, there was nothing much he could spend on for himself.
Si Yiyan smirked at her and said, “I’m so decisive about you. How could you say that?”
Wen Xinya was immediately stunned and she thought to herself, At the end of the day, we’re still not on the same page, are we? I was just talking about cars. How did our relationship come into place? I must be on Mars.
Si Yiyan continued, “You little jealous lover. If I were to stay devoted to a car, are you sure you wouldn’t get jealous?”
As soon as he finished speaking, he stared at her calmly in a teasing manner
Wen Xinya glared at him and said, “Nonsense. It’s just a car. Why should I be jealous of it?”
However, she did not sound too confident and in fact, sounded like she had a guilty conscience. Actually… research done by psychologists had shown that men… were just as passionate about cars and houses as they were towards women. Hence, if that was the case for Si Yiyan, she could not guarantee that she would not get jealous of a car.
Si Yiyan smiled attractively and said, “I remember reading a car magazine and stumbling upon…”
“Don’t say it!” Wen Xinya interjected while glaring at him. She suddenly turned red and warm, losing every last bit of self-righteousness.
Chapter 1163: The Night Is Still Young
At this moment, Wen Xinya was deep in thought about that magazine.
Previously, Si Yiyan read a fashion magazine that featured a beautiful female model who had a killer figure. Actually… all female models were beautiful and slim. However… Wen Xinya somehow found that particular model to be rather different. Hence, when she noticed that Si Yiyan stared at the model for a few seconds, she rushed forward and covered his eyes to stop him from looking.
Actually… it was normal for most people to take a few more glances at female models. After all, it was just for the sake of visual appeal and most people wouldn’t get the chance to touch or be with the models anyway.
However, things were different in the case of Si Yiyan who was an extraordinary man. He could easily get whatever he wanted. Hence, she felt uneasy when he kept staring at the female model.
Later on, she finally realized… that Si Yiyan was looking at the clothes and jewelry worn by the female model, which he wanted to buy for Wen Xinya.
Hence, Si Yiyan enjoyed teasing her and calling her a jealous lover for a long period of time, especially when they were getting intimate with each other. He would tease her continuously until she begged him to stop.
Noticing that she had begun blushing, Si Yiyan burst into laughter and exclaimed, “Jealous lover!”
Wen Xinya immediately flew into a rage and glowered at him while gritting her teeth angrily. “You’re the jealous lover. You even get jealous of Xu-er.”
In the past, she would hesitate before talking about Xu Zhenyu to Si Yiyan. However, she no longer did that anymore because she knew that Si Yiyan was not that petty as to forbid his woman from talking about other men in front of him. He wouldn’t forbid her from speaking to other men or having meals with other men.
Si Yiyan’s smile stiffened, reckoning that Wen Xinya would definitely continue to tease him for showing up at the military training program because of his jealousy. “I’m not just jealous of Xu Zhenyu. I’ll get jealous whenever another man gets near you. So… from now on, you must keep a distance from all men.”
That was the reason he suggested that they start cohabiting.
Life in university was vibrant, fun and full of temptations. Those who could make it to Capital University were all undoubtedly outstanding and came from well-to-do families. Most importantly, the boys were of similar age as her and he was afraid that she would be tempted after being surrounded by them for a long time. Not to mention, others would definitely be attracted to such an outstanding girl like her.
He did not wish to give anyone the chance to get close to her.
Wen Xinya naturally understood what he meant. She pouted and exclaimed, “You’re such a tyrant!”
Si Yiyan would never admit that he was jealous and would often be magnanimous, so much that she would be compelled into conceding.
At this moment, Si Yiyan had already parked his car in his designated lot in the basement carpark. “We’re here!”
Next, Si Yiyan held her in his arms while boarding their private elevator.
They arrived at their apartment, which was spacious and had an Italian style decor with classic Chinese details. It was a renovation style that she absolutely loved.
Si Yiyan asked, “Do you like it?”
Wen Xinya could tell at one glance that Si Yiyan had put in a lot of effort for their apartment. “It’s beautiful in here.”
Next, Si Yiyan brought her to a wall, on which there was an exquisite wall lamp that emitted a warm, yellow light. Si Yiyan held her hand and pressed it against one of the protruding surfaces. Next, a crack appeared and the walls moved apart rapidly to reveal a huge door.
Si Yiyan said, “I modified this space and made it your wardrobe.”
Wen Xinya entered to see that the decor of the wardrobe was classy and vintage. Her walk-in wardrobe took up 10 square feet and contained all of the latest clothes of the season.
Wen Xinya could not help but say, “It’s just an apartment for me to stay in while I’m in university. It doesn’t have to be so lavish.”
Si Yiyan said, “We’ll be living here for four years. It can’t be casual.”
Wen Xinya was just making a casual remark.
After taking a look at the rooms, Wen Xinya headed to the bathroom to take a shower. Due to the fact that she had to use a cramped public bathroom during the military training program, she could not take a proper shower because of the time constraint resulted from everyone having to take turns to shower.
When she soaked herself in the warm water that was mixed with fragrant essential oil, she felt like all her pores had opened up.
When she came out of the shower, Si Yiyan was already done with showering too. “Come here, I’ll give you a body massage.”
He reckoned that she would definitely be exhausted after the month-long military training and thought that his massage skills would help ease her fatigue.
Wen Xinya scurried towards the bed and leaped onto the soft and spacious mattress as the fragrant scent of sandalwood wafted into her nose. “Indeed, it’s better at home.”
Wen Xinya had already treated the apartment as their home for the next four years.
Si Yiyan’s eyes lit up and he stared at her with a tender gaze. He slowly rubbed the fatigue-relieving essential oil in his palm before massaging her.
Wen Xinya felt extremely comfortable and moaned in pleasure. “Yan… your massage techniques seemed to have improved.”
Wen Xinya had a love-hate relationship with Si Yiyan’s massaging skills, but she loved it more…
Staring at her slender body and massaging her smooth and silky skin, Si Yiyan began to get aroused, but…
He decided to be patient because he would not get to be intimate with her if he were too eager.
Xinya is exhausted after training for an entire month. What I have to do now is to massage her and help nurse her body back to health. Once she’s ready to take me, it’ll be… time to savor her.
No worries, the night is still young.
While enjoying Si Yiyan’s service, Wen Xinya lamented. “Si Yiyan, have I gotten much tanner?”
She realized that she was no longer as fair as she used to be, despite having taken extra steps to put on sunblock during the military training program!
Si Yiyan shifted his gaze onto her neck and realized that her skin had indeed gotten darker and she was no longer fair like ivory. “No, it’s still as beautiful as it used to be.”
Wen Xinya asked apprehensively, “Really?”
Si Yiyan expressed assent in a hoarse and alluring voice.
Wen Xinya said merrily, “That may be the case, but I didn’t get to take to care of my skin in the past month. I have to go to Floral Lingo Pavilion tomorrow and undergo some treatment.”
The dry weather during fall was damaging for the skin.
Chapter 1164: Xia Ruya Shows up for a Visit
Si Yiyan got intimate with Wen Xinya thoroughly for the entire night. After receiving the relaxing massage from Si Yiyan, Wen Xinya’s body seemed to have recovered and was restored to her best state. Just like she wished, her stamina and endurance greatly improved.
After the intimate session, Si Yiyan held her in his arms while the two of them laid on the bed sleepily. He said, “The results of the military training program are really brilliant.”
Xu Zhenyu has finally done something that I approve of!
His initial resentment towards the military training program faded as he felt that it was actually advantageous. At least, it guaranteed that he would have a pleasant sex life from now on.
Wen Xinya was so fatigued that she only woke up at half-past ten in the morning.
When she woke up, she was no longer as uncomfortable as she was when she first returned from the military training program. She reckoned that it was because Si Yiyan had applied some medication for her and also because her body had become stronger after a month of military training. Her body’s ability to recover had also improved.
For breakfast, she had some hot chocolate made by Si Yiyan as well as two custard buns. Si Yiyan stopped her from overeating because he did not want her to be too full for lunch.
Wen Xinya returned to the Wen Family home after informing Si Yiyan.
She felt that Old Mr. Wen definitely missed her after a month of not seeing her.
Staring at his granddaughter, Old Mr. Wen felt that she had lost a visible amount of weight after a month of military training. He reckoned that she must have suffered a lot of hardship, though she looked rather energetic and motivated.
He nodded and said with a tender expression, “You must have suffered a lot of hardship during your military training!”
Wen Xinya took a seat beside Old Mr. Wen and made him some tea. “It was alright. It was tough, but we all managed to push through it.”
Wen Xinya felt a little nostalgic and melancholic at the thought of the military training program.
Wen Xinya told Old Mr. Wen about the military training program.
Noticing that she was smiling radiantly in pure joy, he grinned tenderly. He said, “I didn’t expect Xu Zhenyu to make such a wonderful achievement.”
He was rather emotional about it.
Who was Xu Zhenyu?
In Capital city, he was known as a wastrel whom everyone disapproved of. Everyone would shake their heads at the mention of Xu Zhenyu and think to themselves, Old Mr. Xu has always been brilliant and outstanding. Yet, he has such an insensible and incompetent descendant. I bet… the Xu family will be ruined by this good-for-nothing sooner or later!
Even Old Mr. Wen thought the same. Everyone felt that Xu Zhenyu was a disgrace to the Xu family. They even shunned him like he was the plague.
Back then, Old Mr. Wen was extremely upset with Wen Xinya for her decision to befriend Xu Zhenyu, especially after the news of their scandal broke. He even regretted not heeding his son’s advice to send her abroad.
However, Wen Xinya had already moved in with Old Mr. Mo for a short stay and Old Mr. Mo defended her greatly. Hence, it was inappropriate for Old Mr. Wen to vent his anger and express his displeasure. Hence, he chose not to interfere and allowed nature to take its course, though he did not wash his hands off of the matter completely.
Fortunately, Wen Xinya did not disappoint him.
However, he still could not accept the fact that Wen Xinya was close to Xu Zhenyu.
To his surprise, Xu Zhenyu managed to become a young military Major within just three years. Old Mr. Wen had been paying some attention to Xu Zhenyu’s life because of his close ties with Wen Xinya. To his knowledge, Xu Zhenyu managed to get that far all because of his own hard work and abilities. On top of that, the senior officer of the base camp regarded Xu Zhenyu highly as well.
Knowing that Old Mr. Wen was prejudiced against Xu Zhenyu, Wen Xinya subconsciously put in a good word for him. “He has a good nature, but he’s just a little too arrogant.”
Xu Zhenyu was rather self-righteous because of his pride and arrogance which stemmed from his status.
Old Mr. Wen agreed. “Old Mr. Xu used to be known as a ruthless man in the city, but his children are all mellow and soft-spoken. They all chose to become politicians and hence, Old Mr. Xu once lamented that his ruthlessness was not going to be passed down to his offspring. Who would have known… that Xu Zhenyu turned out to be a ruthless person just like his grandfather. Seems like he really takes after Old Mr. Xu.”
Old Mr. Wen had never been good at judging people.
Wen Xinya smiled and said, “You’re right, Grandpa. He has always been resolute and determined to achieve his goals. He will definitely climb higher in the future.”
Old Mr. Wen said, “Now, Xu Zhenyu has already returned to Capital city and he has his family to support him. He’ll definitely make outstanding achievements in the future. His potential is endless.”
It was a good thing for the Wen Family and Wen Xinya if Xu Zhenyu were to become extremely outstanding.
Wen Xinya smiled and changed the subject. “Grandpa, do you know that Xia Ruya has already returned and that she has even become the heiress of the Li Family from Harbor City?”
He heard that Xia Ruya was exempted from the military training program because of her poor health. Xia Ruya had never been a contented person and back then, she fled Capital city in a pathetic state. Now that she had become the successor of the Li Family, she was finally free from the awkwardness of being the Xia Family’s illegitimate daughter and the Wen Family’s adoptive daughter. Hence, it could be considered to be an achievement which she definitely wouldn’t keep quiet about.
Old Mr. Wen’s smile faded and he answered, “I’ve already heard of that.”
Upon hearing that Xia Ruya had returned, he immediately investigated on her and found out about what happened to her in Harbor City. He was filled with a complicated mix of emotions about Xia Ruya whom he had watched grow up and given all of his love to. The girl whom he had painstakingly nurtured still severed ties with the Wen Family in the end.
Wen Xinya said calmly, “I bet Xia Ruya has ill intentions for coming back this time. Grandpa, it’s better to be careful.”
Next, she told him about the conflict that she got into with Xia Ruya on her first day at Capital University. She was not cooking up stories because everyone had witnessed what happened.
Now that Xia Ruya had become the successor of the Li Family, she would definitely take revenge on the Wen Family whom she bore a grudge against. Hence, Wen Xinya had to remind Old Mr. Wen to be careful.
Upon hearing her words, a sullen expression on Old Mr. Wen’s face, for he understood Xia Ruya too well and knew how selfish she was. Besides, he was also aware of how tyrannical and overbearing Old Mr. Li was. Since Xia Ruya had a feud with the Wen Family, Old Mr. Li would definitely avenge her even if she didn’t want to.
There was already an unresolvable conflict between the Wen Family and Li Family.
Wen Xinya decided not to go on any further. After all… Old Mr. Wen had shared a close relationship with Xia Ruya for 15 years and hence, definitely still had some feelings for her.
“Old Sir, Miss Xia Ruya is here for a visit.”
Chapter 1165: Xia Ruya, What Tricks Are You Getting Up To?
Speak of the devil and it appears. Wen Xinya was just chatting about Xia Ruya with Old Mr. Wen and yet, Xia Ruya showed up right after. Wen Xinya could not help but be bewildered.
The Wen Family had already severed ties with Xia Ruya a long time ago. Given Xia Ruya’s character, she definitely had a hidden agenda for paying Old Mr. Wen a visit out of her own accord.
Besides, she had already returned to Capital city for a month. Of all times, why did she have to choose now to pay Old Mr. Wen a visit? Why did she have to wait until I was done with the military training program?
Xia Ruya, what tricks are you getting up to?
Wen Xinya frowned slightly with a petulant expression as she kept her guard up.
Wen Xinya helped Old Mr. Wen out of the study, after which they were greeted with the sight of Xia Ruya seated on the couch as soon as they arrived downstairs. She was dressed in a short-sleeved knitted shirt and a pleated skirt that ended at her knees. She looked sweet and youthful, yet pure and graceful at the same time.
Seated beside her was the impeccably-dressed Uncle Yu.
Upon sight of Uncle Yu, an icy cold stared formed in Wen Xinya as she thought to herself that Xia Ruya had a questionable agenda for visiting the Wen Family home today.
At this moment, Xia Ruya rose from the couch and greeted Old Mr. Wen smilingly. “Hello, Grandpa Wen. I’m so sorry for imposing on you out of the blue.”
She sounded formal, polite and distant as if Old Mr. Wen was just one of her elders and not… the adoptive grandfather who brought her home at a tender age, once showered her with love and concern, took her in hand, provided for her and made her rich.
“Have a seat!” Old Mr. Wen said with a complicated mix of emotions. Partly… he hoped to see Xia Ruya do well. Since he had already decided to cut off all ties with her, he ought to get rid of his feelings towards her too. However, he found it a little heartless and agonizing to do so.
Had he not learned his lesson yet?
Wen Xinya took a seat on the couch together with Old Mr. Wen.
Xia Ruya said with a smile, “It’s been a long time since we met, but you’re still as healthy as ever, Grandpa Wen. Seems like… Miss Wen has been taking good care of you. She’s really capable.”
She then shot Wen Xinya a glance with a tender and sweet smile.
Xia Ruya’s voice was alluring. Even during Wen Xinya’s last moments in her previous lifetime where Xia Ruya had done possibly the most vicious thing in this world to her before her death.
However, Wen Xinya was utterly disgusted by her voice and her angelic face. “Miss Xia… oh wait, I mean, Miss Li! Miss Li… Grandpa is my biological grandfather and we’re related by blood. It’s only my duty to take care of Grandpa because I’m his granddaughter. You don’t have to compliment me because of that.”
Xia Ruya smiled and said, “Miss Wen, you don’t have to address me in a different way. That makes it really awkward for all of us. I may be the heiress of the Li Family now, but I didn’t change my last name.”
Yes, she didn’t.
She kept her last name because she wanted to constantly remind herself of the unfair treatment, pain, agony, despair, and humiliation that she had suffered all because of her last name, “Xia”. From now on… she would take revenge bit by bit, and make them pay for everything.
Returning to Capital city was only the first step of her plan.
Not only was Wen Xinya shocked, but Old Mr. Wen was also astonished as well. To his knowledge, Xia Ruya had become the only remaining heir of the Li Family and Old Mr. Li once said that he would find Xia Ruya a husband who’d take their last name. As the only successor of the Li Family, Old Mr. Li definitely wouldn’t agree to let her keep her last name, he thought.
Xia Ruya didn’t explain much about her last name. Old Mr. Li had indeed opposed to the idea of her keeping her last name and she had gone through painstaking means to convince him to let her keep it. However, Old Mr. Li made her promise that she would change her last name back to “Li” before she got married. By the time she got married… she would probably have done everything she had to do, she thought. Hence, she agreed because there would be no need for her to give herself a reminder anymore when the time came.
A sudden tension filled the air.
Wen Xinya asked coldly, “Miss Xia, what’s your purpose in visiting us today?”
Wen Xinya cut straight to the chase.
Extremely displeased with Wen Xinya’s attitude, Uncle Yu interjected. “Missy is paying Old Mr. Wen a visit today, not you, Miss Wen. Why would you say that?”
Uncle Yu was just trying to imply that Wen Xinya was being rude because Xia Ruya was paying Old Mr. Wen a visit and hence, Wen Xinya was asking an inappropriate question.
Old Mr. Wen’s face turned sullen and he questioned, “Who’s this old man? How do I address him?”
Just as Uncle Yu was about to speak, Xia Ruya immediately explained, “Grandpa Wen, Uncle Yu is my grandma’s servant. Grandma especially got him to take care of me.”
She was trying to make Uncle Yu seem more respectable.
However, Old Mr. Wen clearly did not buy it. “Oh, so he’s just a servant!”
His remark was extremely sarcastic and he was obviously trying to insult Uncle Yu for insulting Wen Xinya. Regardless of how rude she may be, she was still a member of the Wen Family and was allowed to do whatever she wanted in the Wen Family home. Uncle Yu was just a servant who was in no place to make any comment.
Indeed, Harbor City had been occupied by foreigners for too long, such that the citizens did not even have any basic manners.
Uncle Yu turned pale and was momentarily speechless. When Xia Ruya first returned, Old Mr. Li instructed him to take good care of her. Xia Ruya did not see him as a servant at all and instead respected him greatly. She also sought his opinion all the time and treated him as her elder because of his position in the family.
Yet, Old Mr. Wen and Wen Xinya both treated him like a servant and made an issue out of his status.
Xia Ruya turned pale and hung her head low… feeling extremely embarrassed.
Old Mr. Wen shifted his gaze onto Xia Ruya and exclaimed, “You’re still as kindhearted as you used to be! You can’t bear to punish your servants at all, but don’t let some dauntless servants take advantage of your kindness. They might just climb all over you someday.”
This old fogy tried to assert dominance over Xinya. Does he think I’m dead? This Li Family is really getting too haughty. He actually forgot that they’re in Capital city now, not Harbor City.
Xia Ruya hung her head low and said, “Got it, Grandpa.”
Uncle Yu immediately felt uneasy and awkward, not sure if he should sit or stand. He had never been treated that way before in the Li Family home.
Clearly, he only knew how powerful the Li Family was in Harbor City and was ignorant about the Wen Family’s power, wealth and status in Capital city. He suddenly felt inferior and despised the Wen Family, especially because of the feud between the Xia Family and Wen Family.