Chapter 10, I Like You So Much

Wen Wan smiled and nodded, assuring: "Really, I feel that after this incident, He Chen treats me even better than before. In fact, I know that his feelings for me have not reached that level yet, and now our interactions have become quite awkward."

Wen Wan subconsciously called out He Chen's name, and He Chen had already picked up the handgun that he had kicked away and turned around.

Since living together, Wen Wan's understanding of He Chen has indeed become multifaceted

He Chen had no intention of paying attention to him, his gaze lingering on Wen Wan for a long time

Wen Wan smiled slightly and said, "In that case, it is better to comply than to be respectful."

He is still just a child, I will go take a look

Peipei pursed her lips and shot her a glare: "Stop being so self-absorbed, I still don't like you."

Wen Wan tightened her fingers and instinctively blurted out: "I heard that the story of your elder brother and sister-in-law is very touching"

After that, I have dismissed all those individuals and cooperated with the police for a thorough investigation. However, this matter involves too many parties, which is why it has been intentionally concealed. As for the family of that female celebrity, I have made the appropriate compensation. He Chen spoke sincerely and then quietly looked at her, as if waiting for her reaction

Wen Wan glanced back at him with a complicated mood and said: "Thank you"

Wen Wan looked at his tall figure, and slowly withdrew the hand that he had held: "Tell me, tell me the story of your elder brother and sister-in-law."

She simply made a move as if to rise, when He Tingyan suddenly spoke again, his voice low yet exceptionally clear: "I heard that you are together with He Chen?"

She wanted to get up, but little did she know that this thought was immediately noticed by He Chen, who also turned cold while speaking to her: "You are the same, secretly sending him things; tomorrow we will both go hungry."

He Chen took Wen Wan to the hot springs. The two changed their clothes and gathered in the corridor. He Chen kept teasing her along the way: "Are you eager to show off in front of Peipei, to prove something?"

The little girl remained silent, and A-Jue glanced at her through the rearview mirror: "Call someone."

She felt somewhat uneasy. Thinking of the irreconcilable situation between the two, she put down her chopsticks and followed. Just as she reached the door of the room, she heard He Tingyan say flatly, "I don't trust you, and my mother will not forgive you either"

Peipei was more casual in front of A-Jue, she simply did not like to smile, but her words were not as few as A-Jue's. Glancing at Wen Wan, she asked meaningfully: "I heard that you and Third Brother are getting along well?"

The little girl was preoccupied with her phone the entire way, and Ah Jue had even less to say. Wen Wan, feeling utterly bored, began to strike up a conversation with the child next to her: "How old are you?"

Every time Wen Wan spoke with He Chen, she felt that her mind was insufficient

In recent days, she has been plagued by nightmares, filled with blood. It is impossible not to be affected by this. Several times, He Chen, while in the study, could hear her startled cries as she abruptly woke up. Later, he became more attentive and decided to sleep in the same bed with her every night

Her fingers, poised to turn the key, froze in mid-air as she vaguely guessed who Wu Di was about to mention

Her strength was gradually fading, and Wen Wan felt her body sinking, as if she were about to fall into a dark abyss.

Peipei, unwilling to concede, decided that the two would play another round

A-Jue sighed, casting a complex glance at the door panel not far away. He thought He Chen was anxious to vent his frustrations on Doctor Wen

He Chen did not eat much before going upstairs. Wen Wan realized that this man clearly cared about He Tingyan. During the meal, his brows were almost constantly furrowed. The louder the noise from upstairs became, the worse his expression grew. Wen Wan was left alone in the empty dining room, and the sounds from upstairs were amplified and became particularly clear. She could not hear what He Chen had done or said, but there were intermittent sounds of dishes being smashed on the floor.

Wen Wan sometimes chats with him; when he is happy, he will respond, but when he is not, he remains silent. However, his sleep has been deteriorating increasingly. A sixteen-year-old child relies almost entirely on medication to fall asleep

"That is correct, and there should be a reward for doing it right," he said as he pecked her on the lips

Indeed, at that moment, a door to a private room not far away was suddenly flung open, and two strong men in black rushed out. They were both dressed as attendants, their faces fierce, and they were also holding guns.

First and foremost, this person is undoubtedly a workaholic. He spends very little time at home, and sometimes when Wen Wan has fallen asleep, she can still hear the sound of the door next door—He Chen always returns home after working late into the night. This is probably also the original intention behind his arrangement of a separate room for her, as he is concerned that his late returns might disturb her

He Chen just returned from outside, and it is easy to imagine how cold his hands are. Wen Wan felt that he had already crawled along her waistline up to her spine, and then further forward... She felt a chill in her chest, where the temperature was the highest, and she couldn't help but glare at him fiercely: "Do you take me for a heater?"

A'Jue also did not disturb him, but patiently waited for his instructions

The person's face appeared increasingly pale under the glaring lights of the corridor, and their lips were slightly moving.

Wen Wan would never be bored enough to discuss such unproductive topics with her, merely glancing at the floor number: "What exactly do you want to say?"

Wen Wan did not elaborate much; her learning of billiards is actually still related to Gu Mingchen.

After the housekeeper left, He Chen lifted the quilt and got onto the bed, resting his arm on Wen Wan's head, yet he did not dare to touch her at all. It was the first time she had seen him so cautious.

Wen Wan leaned against the headboard and silently closed her eyes

Wen Wan appears to be somewhat dull and uninteresting, which is why He Chen is actually a bit surprised at this moment

He turned his head back with an expressionless face, his features still calm and indifferent, as if he were listening to something trivial, and he responded with a very calm "oh".

Wen Wan applied a simple bandage for He Tingyan, and throughout the entire process, the child did not say another word. Wen Wan tried to ask him questions, but he didn't even look at her, keeping his head down and tightly pursing his lips.

He Tingyan did not answer her question again

Upon arriving at He Chen's villa, naturally only He Tingyan was at home. After not seeing him for a while, it seemed that the child had grown quite a bit taller. He was wearing a black turtleneck sweater, and his little face appeared to be in much better spirits, looking quite calm and quiet.

Xiao Xiao raised her eyebrows and looked at her: "I don't believe it."

He Chen, though feeling helpless, managed to smile a little: "Feeling wronged?"

Wen Wan merely accused him of his overbearing nature with her gaze, while He Chen reached out and gradually tightened his grip on her fingers, his expression becoming solemn as he said with a seriousness akin to a promise: "Xiao Wan, I will treat you better in the future"

When Peipei's face darkened, He Chen walked over and wrapped his arm around her shoulder, regardless of whether anyone was present. He lowered his head and kissed her forehead, saying, "You actually know how to do this?"

He Chen led her upstairs, preparing to take her to visit his room, and then said: "I heard you met He Yuan today"

Wen Wan looked at He Chen with confusion. His face showed no signs of anything, only his lowered gaze met hers. After a moment, she finally mustered the courage to look at him seriously: "If I ask you, are you telling the truth?"

The butler was in a difficult position: "It is precisely the time for growth; do not let yourself go hungry."

He Chen knew that this girl was venting her anger for Wen Wan, so he did not hold it against her and replied calmly: "Losing face is of no concern, but if it causes Xiao Wan to be hurt, I will definitely not let it go easily"

"It is no different from all the love in the world." He Chen casually replied, and Wen Wan did not notice any unusual expression on his face

Peipei was wearing headphones, and it was unclear whether she heard Ajue's words

He rarely has the opportunity to engage in activities alone. Wen Wan knows that A Jue is his personal bodyguard. Given that this is a public place with a complex crowd, she cannot help but feel some concern: "Is it alright that he is not here?"

After A-Jue finished speaking, he left. Wen Wan thought for a moment and decided to walk over to He Tingyan, but for some reason, the child was particularly awkward today, ignoring everyone no matter what was said.

He turned around and kicked the gun out of the popular person's hand, then reached out to twist his arm and pinned him to the floor

He Chen no longer intended to say much and dragged her into the next room: "Take a look at the study."

Xiao Xiao reprimanded her like a machine gun, and in the end, looking at Wen Wan's calm expression, she was so exasperated that she couldn't even vent her anger. She waved her hand, somewhat dejected, and said: "Forget it, someone like you really has no hope except to change your brain. Wen Wan, you need to learn to hide behind a man when something happens; you are now someone with a boyfriend!"

Wen Wan thought for a moment, who can predict the future? Fortunately, even with such thoughts, her state of mind remained exceptionally calm: "It doesn't matter, if I fall again, I will just get back up."

This statement is cleverly articulated, with an underlying sense of helplessness subtly conveyed between the lines. However, the implication is quite clear—this matter was not initiated by him, yet he sincerely accepts his responsibility, effectively silencing all of Wen Wan's subsequent remarks.

Wen Wan raised her eyes to look at A Jue, whose face had turned almost ashen, his expression stern as he coldly called out the name of the young girl: "Pei Pei"

Wen Wan truly lacked the strength to even speak, quietly gazing at the man above her until he hoarsely uttered: "Have you watched too many movies? Even if I get shot, my chances of survival are definitely much higher than yours."

Wu Di remained coldly with her arms crossed, and her appearance was actually quite striking, much more so than many of the women Gu Mingchen had previously dated. Wen Wan still remembered the multimedia message she had received, her expression dimming as she straightened her back and looked at her: "I have divorced him, I don't know why you are looking for me"

He Chen patted him on the shoulder: "He Yuan is the kind of person who never leaves any room for others when he acts. If he had the intention to kill me, do you think I would still be alive and standing here now?"

Wen Wan's heart skipped a beat: "... ... You just called me Auntie, but now you are calling He Chen Third Brother?"

A cigarette was timely offered by A-Jue, which he merely held between his lips without lighting. As he lowered his head to sift through the materials and photographs, his gaze was cold and piercing.

Peipei was not new to this place; she directly took Wen Wan to the billiard room. There were already quite a few people inside. Peipei walked straight to a table in the corner, picked up a cue, and tossed it to Wen Wan, saying, "Don't worry, I will go easy on you"

Wen Wan shivered from the cold, fearing that others would see and mock her, and she scolded softly with a flushed face: "Rogue, let go."

He smiled silently but did not speak, and then took her to the dressing room

Although they had only been together for a day, He Chen seemed to have pressed the fast-forward button, pulling her along as they ran forward.

Since her father's death, she has been passed around to the Gu family, and she can hardly remember what it feels like to be loved. He Chen is the only man who has made her feel this way again

He sat on the sofa, engrossed in watching "Animal World," and did not even glance up when Wen Wan entered. A-Jue arranged for the butler to move the luggage and then said to Wen Wan: "Third Brother will be back to have dinner with you; Doctor Wen can take a short rest first"

He Chen raised his hand to signal him: "No rush, He Yuan will definitely make new moves. If we create more enemies, it will be detrimental to us. I have a clear understanding of this matter; I know exactly who did it, and I have it all noted here."

He Chen just felt a lighter in his pocket, hesitating for a second before lighting a cigarette. Then, with a "click," the bright red flame illuminated his dark and obscure eyes

On that day, He Chen asked A Jue to pick someone up to go to the hot springs. After getting into the car in the evening, he discovered that there was a young girl in the back seat who was about the same age as He Tingyan. She was quite attractive in appearance, but she did not like to smile.

At this moment, she followed the butler into the bedroom and saw He Chen, who naturally had a displeased expression. He walked straight to Wen Wan's side and carefully observed her complexion: "Are you feeling better?"

The cohabitation life began in such a chaotic manner. Aside from the strange atmosphere on the first day due to the incident involving He Tingyan, the subsequent interactions between Wen Wan and He Chen were actually quite pleasant.

Wen Wan was taken aback, only to see the man's narrow eyes gradually narrowing, his tone almost harsh as he said: "The suffering you have endured, I will definitely make them pay back double."

Wen Wan smiled silently; as soon as this young girl arrived, she invited her to play billiards. Moreover, after picking up the cue, her eyes sparkled with excitement, clearly showing that she genuinely enjoyed billiards. To win the affection of a child of this age, one must first earn her admiration

Wen Wan looked at him and silently pulled up her dry lips into a smile

Peipei shrugged nonchalantly: "He has always been very young in my memory"

He did not speak, but buried his face in her neck, holding her tightly

I did not notice anything particularly special along the way

It is no wonder that she cannot remember, as there are simply too many female celebrities who have been rumored to have had affairs with Gu Mingchen, and their faces all bear some resemblance to Ji Yan

Wen Wan's movements came to a halt. She recalled that when she first entered the room, the child was watching "The Animal World," and at that moment, the television was showing a scene of a moose nursing its young.

A child, at such a young age, encountering these situations, it is only natural for them to lose control

A-Jue had been waiting at the door and approached at this moment, handing over the items in his hand: "Everything has been explained; it was indeed done by them over there. It is estimated that those who were watching him have been kicked out of the board, and they are anxious."

Wen Wan lightly bit her lip, turned to face him, and carefully asked about the matter mentioned by Wu Di. She still wanted to hear He Chen's explanation, regardless of the truth.

The little girl's thick eyelashes resembled two small palm fans, and her lips appeared too lazy to move: "17."

Ting Yan was very cheerful in his childhood, but later some events occurred that changed him. In fact, he is very clear-headed; he just wants to attract others' attention through these means. He pondered for a moment, "Today is his mother's birthday"

Xiao Xiao looked at Wen Wan, a smile once again appearing at the corner of her mouth, and couldn't help but shake her head: "Encountering He Chen, for you, it is hard to say whether it is a blessing or a curse."

In this regard, He Chen is a man of delicate inner feelings

He Chen raised his eyes to look at him, and the butler immediately lowered his head: "I will convey this order right away"

Despite what He Chen said, A Jue found that he was still different towards Wen Wan

"Have you been angry because I haven't visited you for a while?" Wen Wan pondered over his thoughts carefully, yet she could not obtain a response.

Peipei was somewhat unconvinced. After losing once again, she irritably set the ball back in place: "Let's do it again."

Wen Wan's dietary preferences were meticulously communicated to the kitchen, and even her taste preferences were taken into account. When she was resting in bed, he specifically bought a gaming console for her to alleviate her boredom. If Wen Wan did not know how to play, he would patiently teach her. Not to mention, when she was able to get out of bed, he would personally accompany her. Such actions, how could they possibly seem insincere?

Wen Wan was slightly taken aback, but soon smiled and said, "Alright"

The waiter was too easily subdued, which instead made Wen Wan even more uneasy

Wen turned around and saw He looking at her with great interest. Her face turned red as she asked, "When did you arrive?"

A-Jue's voice was devoid of any fluctuations, yet the little girl seemed momentarily stunned all over. Only then did she raise her eyes to look at Wen Wan, who also appeared to have no emotional fluctuations, but her tone carried a hint of concession: "Hello, Auntie."

Her original intention was to refuse, but Ah Jue was very perceptive and immediately understood: "Please ask Dr. Wen to move in together. This would not only facilitate taking care of the young master, but also allow you and the gentleman to get to know each other better. He mentioned that you are not young anymore, and living together is the best way to understand one another, so that misunderstandings do not arise from others' words."

He pointed to her seat and said, "If you go up now, he will make an even bigger scene."

She simply remained silent and did not say more, just then the butler knocked on the door: "Sir, Miss Wen's friend is here."

Wu Dijing paused for a moment, and only when Wen Wan's patience was about to run out did she finally speak: "I truly like Mingchen"

Who said that?

Xiao Xiao, in a fit of anger, poked her and said: "You almost lost your life; he should treat you well! If he had any conscience, he would be eternally grateful to you."

Xiao Xiao couldn't hold back after he left and pulled Wen Wan to start a criticism: "I ask you, are you foolish? No matter what happens, it should be the man who takes the lead. Why is it that every time you fall in love with someone, you feel the need to give him everything? He Chen is much more calculating than Gu Mingchen, you—"

Wen Wan's lips twitched, not wanting to continue this rather unpleasant topic: "Where shall we go now?"

He Tingyan's brows twitched upon hearing this

At dinner time, He Tingyan did not come downstairs, and He Chen seemed to have already grown accustomed to this. Just as the two of them had taken their seats, a dull thud of a heavy object falling to the floor came from upstairs, followed by the sound of porcelain shattering. However, the man sitting in the main seat appeared to have not heard anything; he did not even lift his eyelids and directly instructed the butler: "No one is allowed to bring him food; after being hungry twice, he will behave."

The mistress's attempt to seize power is somewhat late; she does not feel that she poses any threat to Wu Di now, neither before the divorce nor even more so after it

It was not He Chen who came to pick her up in the evening, but A Jue, who stood straight at the door and politely nodded at her: "Third Brother has something urgent, so he asked me to come and pick you up first"

When Wen Wan woke up again, she was in her own bedroom. She stared at the ceiling for a while in a daze, and then felt the pain spreading through the delicate nerve endings. She turned her head in confusion, but there was no one beside the bed, only the window screen swaying gently in the breeze.

He Chen turned her face and slightly furrowed her brows: "Did I do something wrong?"

You first. With a proud lift of her chin, the little girl sat down on the nearby chair and said, "Respect for the elderly and love for the young, my father taught me."

Wen Wan was increasingly drawn into He Chen's world, just as she felt when she stepped into the He family during that funeral; at that moment, she sensed that she could no longer sever ties with this dark world.

Wen Wan was taken aback; He Tingyan rarely spoke so much. At this moment, there was a hint of secret concern on his face. His personality was awkward, and even his care seemed different from that of ordinary people. But at this moment, listening to these words, she truly did not know how to respond

Xiao Xiao shot her a glance, then cast a disapproving look at He Chen: "Mr. He, such a formidable figure, actually allows his woman to get involved in such matters. If this gets out, it would truly be embarrassing."

He lowered his head and gently squeezed Wen Wan's shoulder, his voice unusually soft: "You all chat, call me if there's anything."

He Chen is seven years older than her, is that alright

She simply gazed at him with a pair of clear eyes, not blinking at all.

Occasionally, there are a few nights when I scream in silence, but it seems that the people in the house have become accustomed to it. The next day, everything remains the same. Wen Wan finally couldn't help but ask him: "Are you missing your mother?"

After Wen Wan hit the last ball, he stood up and smiled at her, saying, "I feel like I need to take some initiative to make you start liking me."

In response to her remarks, He Chen merely replied coldly: "By the time I was his age, no one had spoiled me any longer"

I do not wish for this. Wen Wan had maintained her composure, but suddenly became serious, "For me, love is love, and if there is no love, then there is no love. After Ming Chen, I want to find a pure relationship, so that at least my life will not have been lived in vain."

Wen Wan ignored his teasing, but He Chen persisted and whispered softly in her ear, "Do you like me that much?"

Wen Wan's mind went blank. She had never encountered such a thing before. Normal people would definitely be unable to react when suddenly faced with this situation. On the other hand, He Chen was alert and had seen this scene before. Even though he was joking and flirting with her, his thinking was highly concentrated.

Wenwan looked at her pair of watery and bright big eyes. This pitiful appearance is even more like Ji Yan. Unable to hold back, she said again, "If you really like him, spend more effort studying Ji Yan. This is much better than using those cheap tricks. You should be grateful that you have a face like hers. At least, Gu Mingchen will look at you more."

Ajue doesn't understand.

Several times before, I wanted to ask how the matter of He Chen was being handled. The police have already intervened in this matter and questioned him as usual. He had already confessed to her. Just tell the truth.

All the final perceptions remain on the hands that hold themselves tightly, strong and powerful, which is a feeling similar to being needed.

Wen stood awkwardly at the door, and his originally chaotic mood became even more confused.

Before the evening, Wen had been married to Gu Mingchen for two years, but they had never lived together. She rented a small apartment for herself. It was the first time she had her own walk-in closet. Looking at the latest winter collection, as well as the beautiful jewelry and handbags, the overwhelming visual impact made her heart race, but her mind became even clearer.

Wen Wan had to resort to hooliganism and provocation to deal with her, but Xiao Xiao clearly didn't believe it.

He Tingyan just glanced at her lightly, but the answer surprised Wen Wan: "I don't want her to come back."

How could Wen Wan not know that Xiao Xiao was doing it for her own good? He held her hand and affectionately rubbed it against his face, saying, "I didn't think so much at that time. Am I not fine now? Actually, I regret it too."

Peipei tilted her head and even smiled sweetly, "I'm sorry, the study pressure is high, and I have a bad temper. Please understand."

To live together is for the purpose of deepening understanding. But now, seeing how much effort he has put into it, Wen Wan feels a bit strange. With He Chen's experience and status, he definitely wouldn't be so attentive to every female companion. To say that He Chen is deeply in love with her is even more absurd.

She decided that she still needed to ask He Chen in person about this matter, whether it was He Yuan or Gu Mingchen, they all had conflicts with He Chen, including those rumors outside. If she didn't see it with her own eyes, she wouldn't believe a single word.

Wen Wan looked at the room, which had been tidied up and devoid of any decorations, feeling a little sad: "Since you are currently unable to resist, you should be kind to yourself. I don't think your mother would want to see you like this."

"You know me so well?" A deep male voice suddenly came from the doorway.

He probably heard the butler's shouting, with a slight frown on his forehead and some indescribable emotions surging in his dark eyes. He stood silently at the door, and after a brief eye contact with her, he walked up quickly.

He Chen was afraid of touching her wound, so he supported himself with both hands on either side of her, kissing her very gently. After savoring her taste, he slowly straightened up. His cool fingertips brushed against the corner of her lips, and his voice was slightly hoarse: "Can you sleep without me?"

... ...

He did not say a word, but merely bowed his head and gently placed a kiss on the back of her hand, his posture almost reverent

Unable to speak due to a hoarse throat, Wen Wan wanted to drink water but was unsure of her condition.

At this moment, He Chen resembles a considerate and gentle lover. It is difficult for Wen Wan to associate him with that cunning and shrewd man in the shopping mall. Even though she knows his background is not clean, she still finds herself enchanted by his appearance. Taking a deep breath, she shook her head and said, "It's okay, you have things to do, you don't need to worry about me. I can keep myself occupied."

Wenwan still couldn't completely let go, and she dodged her eyes as she raised her hand to push him: "Someoneーー."

The two individuals were shyly teasing each other when Wen Wan suddenly noticed that the server's eyes darkened. With one swift motion, he pulled aside the white cloth on the tray and quickly grabbed the black handgun that was on it.

At that time, He Chen was busy with his notebook on the side, and when he heard the words, he looked over quietly. Just then, a breeze passed by, and she looked at him with blushing cheeks, with a shy and timid look that was irresistible. The originally somewhat depressed mood instantly improved a lot. He approached, leaned over, and imprinted her soft lips.

Wen awkwardly nodded his head, this should be the well-behaved daughter of the legendary Ajue.

The butler stood at the door, bowing his head awkwardly and said very tactfully, "I'll go instruct the kitchen to make some plain congee."

However, Wen Wan still took the initiative to say hello: "Hi."

Wen Wan also noticed that Pei Pei doesn't like herself, and the look in her eyes is not friendly at all.

She has not only seen blood, but also experienced scenes of death. Even as a psychiatrist, she has encountered various unexpected situations.

A'Jue understood and lowered his head in frustration: "I made a mistake, I will go and clarify this right away"

Wen Wan could not help but ask him: "Are you feeling down?"

Wen Wan felt a bit awkward. He Cheng, on the other hand, had a nonchalant expression, holding Wen Wan in his arms and looking down at him carefully, asking, "Are you hungry? I had to work all day and had a small issue come up, so I couldn't come pick you up."

Peipei didn't really care much. A seventeen-year-old girl is ignorant and inexperienced in everything she sees. She has seen some of San Ge's previous girlfriends, but none of them could remember her face. This time seems to be different. This is the first woman he brought back, and she has been around for so long. But today, at first glance, she can only be considered as delicate at most.

The first night at the mansion was so magnificent that Wen Wan didn't see He Chen come out until she fell asleep. She lay in bed staring at the ceiling, sometimes thinking of He Chen, sometimes thinking of He Tingyan, until she fell asleep. In the middle of the night, she felt someone kissing her, and then she opened her eyes and met the familiar narrow eyes under the blurry moonlight. He Chen was propping himself up and looking at her.

Wen Wan said nothing further, packed up the medical kit, and left. Before departing, she placed the milk from her bag on the cabinet at the door

After Wu Di left, Wen Wan thought for a long time alone.

Once again, it was "I heard that". Wen Wan did not inquire how the men from the He family, including He Chen, could "hear" so many things. She simply replied truthfully, "He was injured a bit, I took him to the hospital"

At that time, He Chen's eyes clearly showed a touch! Ajue couldn't help but ask, "Do you really have no other feelings for Dr. Wen now?"

Wen Wan ultimately packed her things and got into the car with A Jue, who remained mostly silent throughout the journey. The car glided smoothly, occasionally allowing A Jue to glance at the woman, who appeared to be deep in thought, through the rearview mirror

He submerged himself again in conversation, instead placing his cold palm inside her sweater

Wen Wan sometimes even felt that she and He Chen were similar in certain aspects. So whether it was affection or had already transcended into something else, she herself could not ascertain.

His tone was filled with reproach, yet his gaze was much gentler, even more so than when he looked at her before, as if there was something extra. In fact, Wen Wan herself could not explain why she had the courage to stand in the way at that moment; even now, she could not understand it. If she had to make that decision with a clear mind, she might have hesitated instead.

He Tianyan unexpectedly let out a cold, icy laugh

Peipei furrowed her brows and thought for a moment, then raised her eyebrows at her: "Can you play billiards?"

He Chen, however, candidly admitted without any hesitation: "It was not handled by me, but that brokerage firm is indeed under my name. Regardless of what the truth is, I cannot be completely detached from it."

He truly arranged an independent study and bedroom for her, which had clearly been redecorated. The bed linens and curtains were all chosen in colors and patterns that she preferred, and even the books on the shelf were all related to her field of expertise

You should say this to him

On the contrary, Wen Wan was not accustomed to it. He Chen accompanied her every day, even carrying her into the bathroom personally. Fearing that her wound might get infected and that she couldn't take a bath, that man prepared hot water himself and carefully wiped her body.

They felt each other's warmth and presence in the darkness, He Chen was very quiet, this time he did not say any vulgar words

Wu Di's small face was fair and clean, but at that moment, Wen Wan realized that if it weren't for her makeup, her complexion was very poor, with an unmistakable look of fatigue on her face and bloodshot eyes. Indeed, when she spoke again, it was almost in a tone of exasperation: "Ming Chen is not seeing me at all, I—"

Wen Wan patiently looked at him and said, "You are laughing at me"

Wen Wan has become increasingly confused, only hearing the other party say irritably: "You really don't care about Ming Chen at all"

Wen Wan did not expect He Chen to be so strict, and indeed, He Tingyan's emotions tonight were quite strange. It seemed that he only lost control when it came to matters concerning He Chen, just like when they first met in the hospital. Furthermore, by confining him like this, He Chen would only make that child more irritable and angry, which made Wen Wan a bit worried

Before the steward could reach the door, someone had already rushed over first

In fact, this child had already trusted Wen Wan very much before, and gradually began to speak more to her. Now, probably due to her relationship with He Chen, she has not said a word.

This statement carries a deeper meaning, which Wen Wan understood clearly

A low laugh came from behind, and the two turned around to find He Chen and A Jue standing there, having appeared at some unknown time.

He Chen would not fail to understand his little schemes. He spoke directly, saying: "Even if that bullet were to hit me, the choice would remain the same. A small sacrifice should not disrupt a grand plan; you know I have more important matters to attend to"

A-Jue naturally knew what he meant by "more important matters". He couldn't help but recall the scene from yesterday when He Chen held the bloodied Wen Wan in his arms, his eyes red-rimmed.

She had seen countless scenes in movies where someone blocks a gun, but at that moment, Wen Wan didn't even know what she was doing, as if saving someone was an instinctive recognition. She only felt a sharp pain in her shoulder blade, a pain that seemed to pierce through her internal organs, and her whole body felt numb, with only a buzzing sound left in her ears

The He family is ostensibly a family of porcelain artisans, but it became evident at that funeral that their background was not clean. ... She never expected that He Chen would be the hidden owner of that brokerage firm, and that he was also related to Ji Yan's death ...! ... No wonder Gu Mingchen hates him so much. ! The exposure of that scandal was also aimed at He Chen, and she was conveniently used in the process.

She ultimately has a thin skin, and after a few times, she began to protest: "You are busy, you don't need to specially accompany me"

Once A-Jue walked away, Pei Pei impatiently pulled off her headphones and tossed them into her backpack, saying to Wen Wan: "Let's go, we can find our own fun."

Peipei sat there increasingly restless: "Hey, why didn't you say earlier that your skills are so good?" It turns out that he is quite cunning, not at all as honest as he appears on the surface

He Chen gently leaned close to her ear and chuckled softly, "Silly girl, this is a warning. In the future, if you have something to say, don't ask me. If you dare to trust others casually again, guess how I will deal with you"

He Tianyan actually threw the remote control and left, dragging his slippers directly upstairs

She strained to lift her head to see He Chen's expression at that moment, but it felt as if there was something wrong with her eyes, rendering everything unclear. All around her was a vast expanse of white, a metallic sweetness in her throat, yet it felt as if she were parched.

She spoke without leaving any room for negotiation, leaving the woman opposite her speechless. Wen Wan was about to open the door when Wu Di stepped forward and said, "Miss Wen, I know Ming Chen because he arranged for me to investigate someone."

Wen Wan nodded heavily, saying: "Actually, there is no need for this. I rarely have the opportunity to use these things, and if I like them, I will buy them myself"

Until a few minutes later, when the door was pushed open, the butler's gaze collided with hers, and almost immediately, his eyes widened: "Miss Wen, you are awake! I will go call the sir!"

Wu Di caught up, his tone becoming urgent: "Miss Wen, I know it is abrupt to seek you out, but I feel it is necessary to tell you about this. I am not here to show off or for any other reason; I want to help Ming Chen."

Wen Wan sighed, appearing somewhat earnest and serious, and sat back in her original position, saying: "I will be your personal doctor from now on, and I hope we can still interact as we did before. Regarding He Chen, I am already an adult and fully aware of what I am doing."

Then, gunshots were heard again, and chaotic footsteps came from the other end of the corridor. Wen Wan's vision became increasingly chaotic, and the scene was jumbled, making it impossible to see anything clearly

He took a deep drag of his cigarette before saying, "Does it matter? In any case, I will treat her well."

Peipei grew up in the billiard room with A-Jue since childhood. A-Jue has few hobbies, and billiards has been the only enduring and unwavering source of entertainment over the years. Therefore, among her peers, and even compared to many women, her skill can be considered quite excellent.

Wu Di swallowed nervously before saying: "Ming Chen only has Ji Yan in his heart, and I have known this for a long time. Like her, I entered the industry as a model. Ming Chen nurtured me, only wanting me to join the agency that Ji Yan once worked for... Ji Yan was forced into engaging in illicit activities, and Ming Chen has never given up on investigating who the mastermind behind it is"

The light and airy sound faded into her ears, yet Wen Wan felt her heart trembling entirely. She could not answer this question herself; initially, she had been moved and decided to be together. During this time spent together, her feelings for He Chen had become increasingly intriguing. He was a complex yet straightforward man, rumored to be quite unsavory in front of others, but in her eyes, she saw a completely different side.

He Chen accompanied Wen Wan for the entire afternoon, and only after she fell asleep again did he leave the room, closing the door behind him

No wonder she looks familiar, she resembles Ji Yan. How could she not react immediately?

They have all passed the passionate age of pursuing each other, and now they give each other space and time, not getting upset or awkward due to the other's busyness. Of course, He Chen will still make time to accompany her for meals and entertainment, no matter how busy he is

Indeed, he is about the same age as He Tingyan. As Wen Wan was about to say something, the child expressionlessly raised his head and said: "Auntie, I am not feeling very well and do not want to talk to anyone. If you keep asking me, I will feel very awkward because it would be impolite, and my father would be angry."

Wen Wan was taken aback, suddenly recalling what Xiao Xiao had mentioned earlier, that He Chen was an illegitimate child

Wen nodded slightly and pulled her to sit down by the bed: "The doctor has seen me, and it's nothing serious. Look at me now, I can eat and sleep well."

She is not a woman with a strong sense of curiosity, although she has vaguely guessed some things.

He Chen remained silent, reaching out to search for a cigarette on his body

He Chen pinched her chin and said: "Mind your own business"

One person was struck by him and fell to the ground, blood staining a large area of his white shirt red. Wen Wan trembled, her mind blank.

With this thought, A-Jue became more open-minded, taking on most of the remaining matters, allowing He Chen to accompany Wen Wan with peace of mind

Xiao Xiao has arrived. She came a couple of days ago, at that time Wen Wan was still unable to get out of bed and looked very unwell. He Chen, fearing that the situation would escalate, politely declined. Xiao Xiao was very anxious about this matter over the phone, persistently asking what exactly was going on with Wen Wan.

Dr. Wen has her own private room, and the gentleman will not pressure her. Moreover, Dr. Wen has ample personal time, so please rest assured. " A-Jue added as she became distracted.

"He didn't say anything to you?" He Chen said this as he pushed open a door, and a draft of air rushed in. The faint scent of tobacco on him filled her nostrils.

He Chen only thought that she was a bit shocked by everything in front of her, so he stepped forward, embraced her from behind, and softly asked, "Do you like it?"

He Chen, seeing that she did not respond, unexpectedly lowered his head and bit her lower lip: "Little white-eyed wolf."

Upon leaving, she did not see He Chen. The butler, worried, pointed to the attic and reminded her with concern: "The gentleman does not like people entering without permission, Miss Wen must remember this"

When she closed her eyes, it seemed as if she could hear He Chen whispering something in her ear. The voice was too low for her to discern, and she only felt her eyelids growing heavy.

Xiao Xiao looked at her with a complex mood. The previous incident with Gu Mingchen had dealt her a significant blow. Even after all these years, there was surely a part of her heart that could not let go. In such circumstances, if He Chen were to hurt her again, Xiao Xiao actually doubted whether Wen Wan could withstand it

In fact, he truly did not have the habit of sharing a bed with anyone, but whenever he recalled her lying limp in his arms, covered in blood, all discomfort vanished.

Ajue watched from the side without deliberately pointing it out. Matters of the heart are always perplexing to those involved. As He Chen said, he would treat Wen Wan well anyway, falling in love... It is probably just a matter of time.

He Chen observed that Wen Wan was silent, and probably understood her thoughts. He reached out and gently stroked her head, saying, "I know my limits, so there is no need to worry."

He Chen had already taken off his coat and slowly walked in from the entrance, still wearing that expression that revealed no emotions. He approached and reached out to touch Wen Wan's cheek, then leaned down to place a kiss on her forehead. This natural and affectionate gesture made Wen Wan feel somewhat uncomfortable, especially at this moment when her emotions were quite delicate

Do you think it is appropriate to seek me out? Wen Wan was unsure whether this girl was genuinely innocent or just pretending. These words could be said to anyone, but was it a bit excessive to say them to her? Naturally, she would not be so saintly as to give her a pleasant expression. When the elevator reached the floor, she immediately stepped out.

The man's eyes were deep and dark, smiling as he slowly nodded and said, "It is guaranteed to be more real than what you have heard."

Wen Wan glanced thoughtfully at the location of the attic and nodded gently

His voice was very loud, and Wen Wan felt her temples thumping from the shock, but at that moment, she could not make a sound and could only weakly watch him run outside

Wu Di's plump lips are slightly pursed, as if she is angry

But the current scene made her mind tense, her breathing was almost unable to keep up, and she sluggishly glanced at the remaining man, whose gun was already aimed in He Chen's direction

Wen Wan's fingers tightened even more, and all that could be heard was Wu Di speaking very softly: "Miss Wen, I only hope that you won't be deceived by bad people. He Chen is much more complicated than you think"

Wen Wan found herself at a loss for words. From Gu Mingchen's perspective, it was only natural to harbor resentment towards He Chen. However, if He Chen was truly just "caught up" in this matter, then she should not cling to it so tenaciously.

Through the unclosed gap of the door, one can see He Chen's tall figure quietly standing at the entrance. He has his back to Wen Wan, who cannot see his expression at this moment, only hearing his hoarse voice: "No need for forgiveness, I did nothing wrong. You can only stay here until your mother returns."

This child certainly does not endear herself to others, Wen Wan glanced at her awkwardly, and the little girl, propping her chin, impatiently urged: "Let's begin."

Wen Wan's footsteps paused in front of the door, and after taking a deep breath, she turned back: "Miss Wu, are you going to tell me that there is nothing between Ming Chen and you? Or that Ming Chen has never been unfaithful, and that everything is just my illusion? If it is not one of these, then there is no point in saying anything, because it is utterly meaningless"

With doubts lingering in her heart, it was ultimately inappropriate to confront the man before her. He Chen was always able to easily grasp her thoughts, even accurately anticipating her need to send a message, leaving her no time to refuse him face to face.

It is unclear how He Chen conversed with He Tingyan, but that child became much more obedient afterward, rarely leaving his room, and most of the time staring blankly at the jellyfish he was raising

In that moment, Wen Wan almost without any hesitation, and even without having the time to think about anything, rushed over.

A-Jue has already taken Pei Pei aside to whisper something, while He Chen is leading Wen Wan outside: "They have their own arrangements, no need to worry about them"

Wen Wan did not believe that Wu Di would be so kind; it should still be Gu Mingchen who is secretly orchestrating things behind the scenes

Wen Wan was taken aback; A Jue was conveying a message from He Chen, but how did these words seem to strike at the large stone in her heart

She saw a waiter approaching with a tray, well-trained and walking straight ahead without glancing sideways. However, as the person was almost upon them, Wen Wan felt embarrassed and gently pushed He Chen.

Whoever knows, the woman before me truly embodies the saying, "One should not judge by appearances." However, give her a chance to start, and she has surprisingly never lost a single round.

Wen Wan looked at his serious expression as he sought advice and couldn't help but smile: "No, it's just—"

Wen Wan was taken aback, and her footsteps came to an abrupt halt. Her heart raced a little; she was unsure whether to continue forward or simply turn back, her feet frozen in place and unable to move for a moment

He Chen casually tossed those things back to A Jue after looking at them: "He Yuan doesn't seem like the kind of person who would be so careless. If he really wanted to kill me at this moment, he would never choose the most foolish method."

The atmosphere was strangely tense as they arrived at the venue. Only then did A Jue say to Wen Wan: "Third Brother is conducting business on the top floor. Peipei will accompany you for a while; she is very familiar with this place."

In Peipei's eyes, this woman seemed somewhat unworthy of her third brother

However, at present, we are facing a series of setbacks

He tapped his chest lightly and said expressionlessly: "In the future, I will reclaim every single penny."

He Tingyan candidly admitted: "It is harder for He Chen to like someone than to take his own life"