Chapter 159: My Brother Has Someone He Likes

Wen Yi was the first to speak, smiling brightly as if oblivious to the chilly atmosphere. “Brother, I brought Gu Yan to see you tonight. Are you happy?”

Although the man his brother held that night looked good, in Wen Yi’s heart, Gu Yan was still the ideal sister-in-law.

Beautiful, well-educated, and from a good family—how was she any less impressive than Song Wan Ning?

Of course, except for appearance.

Even if Wen Yi wanted to be picky, she knew Gu Yan’s looks couldn’t compete with Song Wan Ning’s.

The latter was simply too perfect, flawless in every way.

Wen Jingxing’s face remained cold. “Do you need something from me? If not, you can leave now. I need to rest.”

Wen Yi shifted her seat from beside Gu Yan to beside Wen Jingxing. “Brother, I came all this way to see you. It’s late now; won’t you let us stay the night?”

With that, Wen Jingxing found himself flanked on both sides by Song Wan Ning and Wen Yi.

“I can have Cheng Mu send you home right now,” Wen Jingxing said firmly, giving them no room to stay.

He knew his sister disliked Song Wan Ning and didn’t want to leave her there to cause trouble.

He understood Wen Yi’s difficult personality—staying would surely stir up trouble.

He immediately called Cheng Mu to pick them up from Fan Jing Gardens.

Wen Yi’s expression darkened. If her brother truly didn’t want her to stay, even if she insisted on staying, he would eventually have someone move her out.

Since she already knew how it would end, she wanted to leave with dignity—but she wasn’t about to give up so easily.

She had to do something to upset Song Wan Ning.

She turned to Wen Jingxing. “Brother, could you get me a glass of water from the kitchen? I’m a bit thirsty.”

Wen Jingxing didn’t move. “I’ll ask Aunt Li to bring it.”

“No! If I can’t drink the tea you pour with your own hands, I definitely won’t leave tonight,” Wen Yi said, shaking her head and feigning innocence.

Though she’d already decided to leave, she wouldn’t admit it.

In order to get Wen Yi to leave quietly, Wen Jingxing finally got up and went to the kitchen.

Seeing him leave, Wen Yi’s smile immediately vanished.

She turned to Song Wan Ning with a cold expression. “You, come out here. I have something to say to you.”

Song Wan Ning knew Wen Yi came with ill intentions, sure to pick a fight, and immediately refused. “No. If you have something to say, say it here.”

Her blunt refusal caused Wen Yi to hesitate. “Of course it’s about my brother!”

“Do you know his affairs better than he does? No.”

That shut Wen Yi up for a moment before she retorted, “Hmph, believe it or not, when brother ends up with another woman, you won’t even have a place to cry.”

“He’s not mine now, isn’t that right? We’re not married yet.”

“You! You really are impossible! I’m telling you, brother already likes someone else. I caught him hugging another woman the other day! I asked him who she was; he said she’s my future sister-in-law! If you keep pestering him, you’ll just get abandoned!”

In the corner, the cameraman, quietly watching the drama unfold, was torn inside.

If this clip went online, it would surely go viral.

But these were the director’s family members. Filming them could ruin the director’s reputation.

Without a paycheck, he couldn’t support his family.

He imagined the scolding he’d get at home and shivered, quietly turning off the camera.

He still wanted a peaceful life with his wife and kids.

Song Wan Ning’s expression tightened, but her thoughts wandered. Could it be that Wen Jingxing was destined to be lonely forever because he couldn’t marry the woman he loved?

Seeing Song Wan Ning’s serious look, Wen Yi was thrilled.

Ha! Song Wan Ning finally looked unsettled.

She would surely beg her to reveal who that woman was!

But Song Wan Ning merely said, “Oh, and then?”

Wen Yi’s smile froze. “Don’t you care at all?!”

Behind the small door to the living room, holding a cup, Wen Jingxing stood quietly, listening to Song Wan Ning’s reaction.

Hearing such cold indifference, he felt a twinge of disappointment. Had she never been jealous of him?

He knew the woman Wen Yi mentioned was the one he held at the yacht party that night—the woman in the red dress, Song Wan Ning.

That evening, Song Wan Ning was breathtakingly beautiful.

So beautiful that he was stunned.

Her skin was fair and tender, and against the deep red dress, she looked especially striking, making it impossible to look away.

After she got drunk, her voice was soft and sweet, and her face flushed a gentle red. Held in his arms, she was as docile as a kitten, not resisting at all.

Especially when she asked him to help change her clothes, Wen Jingxing had felt a stirring of desire.

But because of his feelings, he didn’t want to be disrespectful, knowing she was drunk and not fully consenting. Though tempted, he restrained himself.

Yet back in the room, she was restless.

She kept clinging to him; her body was warm and soft, and Wen Jingxing found it hard to let go.

Having been single for so many years without such feelings, he was shocked and confused by his own desires.

He dared not stay long in the room, afraid he might do something inappropriate. After coaxing Song Wan Ning to sleep, he left shortly after.

When he came to his senses, he heard Song Wan Ning say,

“What’s there to worry about? I believe someone like him wouldn’t do such a thing. You must be misunderstanding.”

Hearing Song Wan Ning’s unwavering trust, Wen Jingxing couldn’t hide his joy.

But they weren’t the only ones eavesdropping.

The old butler and Aunt Li were just behind another door.

After hearing Song Wan Ning’s reply, Aunt Li happily shared the news with the old butler.

“I knew Wan Ning was reliable. Now that someone’s with the young master, he won’t dwell on the past anymore.”

Wen Yi, however, stood up excitedly. “Impossible! Brother told me himself; there’s no way it’s false!”

Gu Yan, who hadn’t spoken before, finally stopped Wen Yi. Tears glistening in her eyes, she couldn’t bear to stay any longer after hearing Wen Yi’s words.

Only then did Wen Yi realize her words must have hurt Gu Yan.

“Gu Yan, listen, I was lying to you just now—no, I was lying to Song Wan Ning.”

“You don’t have to say anything. I already know,” Gu Yan said.

Unable to stay seated, she ran out. Wen Yi hurried after her, casting a fierce glare at Song Wan Ning as she left. “It’s all your fault!”

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(End of chapter)