Chapter 1450 - Tattletale (1/2)
Wen Haowen already knew about Xia Ruya’s car accident when the news of it was released on the media. He did not feel anything else apart from shock and astonishment.
Xia Ruya was his daughter for twelve years and not only did she get close to him, but she also listened to his instructions and was very obedient and compliant. He had always treated Xia Ruya like his own daughter whom he doted on.
Her identity was later exposed and he could no longer treat her like his own daughter. However, they had been father and daughter for twelve years and it would not be that easy for their ties to be erased just like that. Hence, he did have some feelings for Xia Ruya even after Xia Ruya moved out and Wen Xinya moved back in.
However, it was just familial ties.
It was a kind of relationship that could not be broken.
As Xia Ruya began to grow distant from the Wen Family, his relationship with her became strained too, especially after Ning Shuqian’s fake pregnancy hoax.
Later on, when he found out that Xia Ruya had become the successor of the Li Family, he got a great shock and even contemplated if he should catch up with Xia Ruya. After all, things were different for her now. Although the Li Family did not have many businesses in China, forging close ties with the Li Family would be beneficial for the Wen Family’s expansion.
After all, the Wen Family had some business in Harbor City in recent years.
However, Xia Ruya returned Harbor City pathetically after she was embroiled in a scandal in Capital city for poisoning the food and drinks during the Heiress’ Gala.
“CEO Wen, Miss Xia is in the hospital now. As her father, shouldn’t you be visiting her in the hospital and catch up with her?” Yang Ziyu asked sultrily while sitting on Wen Haowen’s lap
Ever since Wen Haowen found out that Ning Shuqian had lied to him, he began looking Yang Ziyu up frequently, thus making her feel extremely smug. Whenever Wen Haowen visited, she would smear Ning Shuqian and indirectly sow discord between her and Wen Haowen.
Wen Haowen no longer trusted Ning Shuqian as much as he did in the past and he had also begun paying attention to the entertainment city project instead of handing it over to Ning Shuqian.
Fortunately, Wen Haowen could still stay patient and suppress his anger after much persuasion by Yang Ziyu. He managed to check up on the project stealthily without letting Ning Shuqian find out.
“Don’t spout any nonsense. Xia Ruya and I are not biologically related. She used to be the Xia Family’s illegitimate daughter, but she’s now the successor of the Li Family from Harbor City.” The mention of Xia Ruya made Wen Haowen’s face grow sullen.
At the start, he was mocked badly by the people of the upper-class society because of Xia Ruya. He was mocked for helping someone else raise their daughter and being manipulated. Hence, he was greatly embarrassed.
“CEO Wen, everyone says that once a father, always a father. Although you didn’t give birth to Xia Ruya, you’ve raised her for twelve years and the ties can’t be broken just like that. The Xia and Li families have only raised her for a few days. You’ve done more for her than them.
Harbor City had been expanding rapidly in recent years and was the most economically-powerful metropolis in China. Yang Ziyu knew that the Wen Family owned some businesses in Harbor City and Wen Haowen had the intention to expand their business too. However, he lacked an opportunity. Xia Ruya was a good opportunity for him now that she was the successor of the Li Family.