Chapter 289 - The Wen Family Making Its Entrance (1/2)

An Ru’s assault became just another cold case. The police couldn’t come up with any explanation for how the crime occurred. The hospital couldn’t identify what was wrong with An Ru either.

“How long does the effect of the drug last? Is there a time limit?” Wan Qingsi asked, frowning at the way Ah Sha was shoving ice cream into her mouth. “You should ease up on the ice cream, you know. Your tummy will hurt again the next time you have your period.”

Ah Sha nodded with the tiny spoon still stuck inside her mouth. “She’ll recover in three months. I’m very kind!”

Wan Qingsi’s frown deepened. “That does sound too lenient.”

Ah Sha glared at him. “What! I can’t believe you have the heart to hurt a woman who loves you that much. How could you!”

Wan Qingsi pinched her. “What kind of nonsense is that?”

“Nah, it’s probably a bad idea to tell him,” Ah Sha thought. If Xunxun ever found out that An Ru had been having lewd thoughts about him, he’d probably charge out the door right now and then strangle the woman to death. To be honest, Ah Sha felt rather disgusted by her discovery too. It felt as though someone had tainted what was hers. The effects of the drug were only supposed to last for a month. But driven by the disgust she felt, Ah Sha had done something to make the effects more potent and prolonged.

Naturally, the incident had reached Ying Qingcang’s ear as Wan Qingsi was summoned to Xin Enterprises the very next day.

When Wan Qingsi arrived, Ying Qingcang was none too pleased, as evident from the look he was giving Wan Qingsi. “Have you sent Ah Sha home?” Ying Qingcang asked.

Wan Qingsi nodded and sat down on the couch. Ying Qingcang had asked to meet him at Xin Enterprises instead of Ying’s residence. That could only mean one thing: Wan Qingsi was about to get another earful.

Sure enough, Ying Qingcang reprimanded Wan Qingsi for a good 10 minutes.

“I’ve never allowed your mother-in-law to be bullied by a woman.” Ying Qingcang ended his diatribe in a smug tone. Then, he cast a contemptuous look at Wan Qingsi. “So pathetic.”

“Well, I got the b*tch hospitalized, didn’t I?” Wan Qingsi said calmly.

“I figured it was you,” Ying Qingcang said with a frown. “If something like this happens again, then you can forget about marrying Ah Sha, you hear me?”

A moment later, Ying Qingcang tossed a stack of papers at Wan Qingsi. “There. I already found your replacement,” Ying Qingcang taunted.

Wan Qingsi flipped through the papers casually. “Wen Pintang?”

“Yeah, that’s right. He’ll be visiting S City soon,” Ying Qingcang said, pointing at a photograph of the man. “He’s got a pretty face, just like you. But he’s wealthier than you, more powerful than you.”

Wan Qingsi smirked. “Ah Sha isn’t lacking in paternal love. This guy’s way too old.”

“Old, you say? Let me remind you that he’s five years younger than me!” Ying Qingcang kept provoking him. “Besides, what’s so bad about an older man? An older man is more mature and reliable.”

“If you have that much free time on your hands, you might as well work on finding the prescription formula to cure Aunt Qing’s condition.” Wan Qingsi glanced at Ying Qingcang. “Are your employees aware that you’re slacking off?”

Just then, Ah Nan entered the office with a huge stack of documents. “Young Master, you need to sign all of these!”

Wan Qingsi chuckled and rose to his feet. “Wen Pintang is coming to S City all of a sudden? I don’t believe in this kind of coincidence. I fear that this has to do with Mo Nan. If Mo Nan collaborates with the Wen family, Xin Enterprises would be forced into a defensive position.”

“Hurry up and get out of here already.” Ying Qingcang waved him off. “Young people like you shouldn’t act like you know what you’re talking about!”

It was the beginning of March, at which time the city’s weather would experience fluctuating temperatures with intermittent temperature spikes and drops.

Xin Qing sat alone at the park, the one located at the center of the avenue in front of Xin Enterprises’ main entrance.

She hadn’t been to Xin Enterprises for more than a year. Today, she wanted to surprise Ying Qingcang by showing up here; it was his birthday today.

Xin Qing had sent Ah Sha away after the latter had dropped her off at the park. Xin Qing’s plan was to call Ying Qingcang’s cell, and then when he picked up, she would beg him to come home. The surprise would happen the moment he stepped out of Xin Enterprises building and saw her right across the street!

Unfortunately, the heaven had chosen today of all days to become a killjoy; a sudden drizzle began pouring down from the sky all. Xin Qing tried calling Ying Qingcang’s phone several times, none of which were answered. In the end, she was forced to push her wheelchair towards a tree and sought shelter from the rain under it.

Meanwhile, inside a car, Secretary Wu turned his head around from the front seat to look at Wen Pintang. “Young Master, we’re here at Xin Enterprises. Shall we drop in for a visit before we leave?”

“Not today,” said the man at the backseat, glancing out the car’s window. “We’ll meet with Mo Nan first before we meet Ying Qingcang. Xin Enterprises is far more powerful than the Mo family.”

Secretary Wu nodded. “Yes, sir. So are we heading back to the hotel now?”

“Hold on a second,” Wen Pintang said suddenly. “Pull over.”

Under the tree, Xin Qing stretched out her hand and stared relentlessly at the rainwater gathering at the center of her palm. A man suddenly appeared in her line of sight. As the man slowly approached her with his umbrella, his handsome features became clearer and clearer through the haze of the rain.

“Do you need help?” The man’s voice was gentle and soft. “The rain has gotten heavier. Where is your family? Is there someone I can call?”

Xin Qing shook off the water droplets in her palm. Then, she pointed across the street. “Do you mind taking me to the entrance of Xin Enterprises?”

Wen Pintang nodded and held the umbrella over Xin Qing’s head. Then, he pushed her wheelchair across the street towards the building. The lady from the front desk ran out the moment she saw Xin Qing arriving at the lobby.

“President Xin? How come you’re here?”

Seeing the look of panic on the poor lady’s face, Xin Qing gave her a reassuring smile. “It’s alright. Please give President Ying a call for me.”

Wen Pintang’s eyes turned a shade darker when he saw the man making his way over to them with feverish haste.

“Ah Qing!” Ying Qingcang said, stopping in front of Xin Qing and giving her a thorough once over. “I was in a meeting and I didn’t have my phone with me.”

Xin Qing nodded. “I wanted to give you a surprise. Too bad it started raining. But thanks to this mister… eh?” Xin Qing realized that the man who had brought her here was now nowhere to be seen.

Ying Qingcang frowned. “Let me take you upstairs first. We’ll head home once the rain stops.”

Ying Qingcang turned to Ah Nan. “Go to the security control room. Find out who the guy is.” Ah Nan nodded.

In the privacy of Ying Qingcang’s office, Xin Qing pouted. “I thought I could surprise you,” she said dejectedly, “but I ended up giving you a scare instead.” Xin Qing had seen the look of sheer panic on Ying Qingcang’s face just now. God, she must’ve scared the poor man sh*tless.

“Oh, no! Not at all!” Ying Qingcang picked her up from the wheelchair. “I’m very surprised! Honest!”