If Wen Zeru's words just now had left Wen Zhi in an awkward situation, then this one was like a direct slap in the face.
The expression on Wen Zhi's face instantly turned extremely stiff. She seemed to be thinking about how to respond to Wen Zeru.
Suddenly, a pair of big hands landed on her shoulders. Xiao Mo locked her firmly in his embrace, and at the same time, the man's cold voice came.
"I can't agree with what you said, Mr. Wen."
Xiao Mo's voice came slowly, giving Wen Zhi infinite courage and confidence. The confused and helpless look in Wen Zhi's eyes instantly became firm.
No matter what happened, at least Xiao Mo was still behind her.
Thinking of this, there was a bit more tenderness and the coquettishness unique to a young woman in Wen Zhi's eyes as she looked at him.
"Anyway, Zhi Zhi is your younger sister. You've been getting along for more than a decade. Your bond should be deeper than that with someone who just came back."
Xiao Mo said so, his gaze slowly falling on Wen Yin, as if implying something.
"What Mr. Xiao said is quite right," Shao Yinan continued with a half - smile. "But it's probably the first time that someone has been so estranged after getting along for more than a decade. Miss Wen must be the first one."
"It seems that Mr. Wen values family ties. Not just any wild chicken can enter the Wen family."
Shao Yinan's gaze turned slightly sharp. He unconsciously raised his eyebrows, and the aura around him was extremely oppressive.
Just standing there, he could overpower everyone present in terms of momentum.
For a moment, Wen Zeru's eyes involuntarily flickered.
Shao Yinan's words seemed to be pointing out Wen Zhi's identity as not the real daughter of the Wen family, and also seemed to be directly slapping Wen Zhi in the face.
Watching Wen Zhi getting angry but not daring to say anything, Shao Yinan's eyes flickered slightly.
This was exactly the effect he wanted.
Shao Yinan hadn't forgotten what Wen Zhi had done before.
Wen Zhi's lips moved for a long time. In the end, she just cast her weak and pitiful gaze towards Wen Yin.
"Sister..."
This word from Wen Zhi seemed like a plea for help, and also like a request for Wen Yin to give her a way out.
But Wen Yin just gave Wen Zhi a casual look and said nothing.
A person like Wen Zhi didn't deserve her pity.
Moreover, everything that had happened to Wen Zhi was all self - inflicted.
Wen Zhi always centered around herself and never considered others' feelings, as if the whole world had to revolve around her.
Out of the corner of her eye, Wen Zhi saw Wen Yin standing beside Shao Yinan, unmoved. For a moment, she gritted her teeth in hatred.
Was this woman Wen Yin crazy?
Couldn't she tell what Wen Zhi meant!
Come to think of it, Wen Yin seemed to have changed somehow after the dating variety show.
"Brother, how could Mr. Shao talk to me like this?" Wen Zhi's eyes were filled with tears. She looked pitifully at Wen Zeru, who had been silent for a long time.
Deep in her heart, she still harbored a glimmer of hope for Wen Zeru.
After all, they had more than a decade of family bond. Wen Zeru wouldn't be so disrespectful to her, would he?
Although Wen Zeru valued Wen Yin, the good - old - days of their relationship seemed to be years ago!
Wen Zeru lazily lifted his eyes when he heard Wen Zhi calling him.
"Is this Zhi Zhi's new way of addressing Mr. Xiao?" Wen Zeru hooked his lips and spoke with a half - smile, as if he didn't understand what Wen Zhi meant at all.
Wen Zeru didn't seem to want to give Wen Zhi a way out.
The refusal in Wen Zeru's words was too obvious, leaving Wen Zhi completely embarrassed.
"Brother, what are you joking about?"
Wen Zhi forced a smile. Her exquisitely made - up face looked a bit distorted under the light.
Xiao Mo stood behind her. His hanging hands unconsciously clenched into fists.
These people around Wen Yin were really going too far!
But...
Xiao Mo's eyes flickered involuntarily.
Facing the powerful Shao family, he felt powerless for the first time.
The Xiao family didn't have the ability to compete with the Shao family behind Shao Yinan.
Thinking of this, Xiao Mo's gaze towards Wen Yin was filled with more hatred.
He didn't understand why Wen Zhi had been so tolerant towards Wen Yin, but Wen Yin still brought the people around her to be aggressive again and again.
"Zhi Zhi, dance with me."
Xiao Mo slightly lowered his eyes and whispered in Wen Zhi's ear. Although his voice wasn't very loud, everyone in front of them could hear it.
Wen Yin lazily lifted her eyelids and glanced at Xiao Mo and Wen Zhi in his arms.
Wen Yin happened to meet Wen Zhi's black eyes. She didn't miss the fleeting look of pride in Wen Zhi's eyes.
Nor did she miss the gloomy look in Xiao Mo's eyes that was so thick it seemed to drip.
Xiao Mo led Wen Zhi towards the dance floor, and this action of his also showed his stance -
Even though he didn't have the ability to compete with the Shao family for the time being.
He, Xiao Mo, would always stand by Wen Zhi's side.
Wen Yin let out a soft scoff. She had already experienced Xiao Mo's explosive outlook on life, and she didn't want to experience it again.
Since Wen Zhi wanted this piece of trash, let her have it.
But Wen Zhi, as if forgetting her previous embarrassment, invited Wen Yin softly.
"Sister, come and dance too. After all, sister is from the entertainment industry. You must be good at dancing."
Wen Zhi said with a smile. Out of the corner of her eye, she seemed to unconsciously glance at a man not far away. "If sister doesn't have a dance partner, I can find one for you."
"I just don't know if sister can dance this kind of dance. After all, sister didn't learn it when she was a child..."
Wen Zhi looked full of concern on the surface, but every word she said was mocking Wen Yin.
The wealthy young masters from aristocratic families had received a lot of elegant education since childhood. They were good at all kinds of things like music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. This kind of dance was not difficult for Wen Zhi at all.
Thinking of this, there was an involuntary look of pride in Wen Zhi's eyes. Her eyes glanced at Shao Yinan and Wen Zeru from time to time.
Once her brother saw Wen Yin's true identity as a country bumpkin, he would definitely choose her, the daughter who could bring glory to the Wen family!
By then...
There was a greedy look in Wen Zhi's eyes. Then she looked at Shao Yinan.
The Shao family was the most powerful family in the circle. Although she wasn't very clear about Shao Yinan's situation in the Shao family, a lean camel was bigger than a horse.
If she could get on good terms with Shao Yinan, why would she need the Wen family!
Thinking of this, Wen Zhi became even more enthusiastic in inviting Wen Yin. She even winked at a man not far away. The next second, he rushed straight towards Wen Yin as if he had received some secret signal.
Following that was the man's deliberately lowered bubble - like voice.
"Beautiful lady, may I have this dance with you?"