Wen Yan returned to her rented apartment and was about to look at documents on the sofa when her phone suddenly rang.
Seeing the caller ID, Wen Yan felt a headache coming on. It was from Wen Shihao.
Her cheap father never called unless he wanted something.
Wen Yan ignored it, letting the phone continue to ring.
After a few seconds, it still hadn't stopped.
Wen Yan couldn't stand it any longer and answered, "Hello."
Wen Shihao reprimanded, "Why did you take so long to answer?"
Wen Yan rolled her eyes, "I was about to sleep. What is it?"
"Tomorrow, go to Director Ye Shu and ask for a role for your sister. It shouldn't be difficult for you." Wen Shihao was furious, remembering how Wen Yan had deliberately ignored his call.
Wen Yan was so angry she laughed, "Did Wen Ya tell you?"
Wen Shihao said sternly, "Don't worry about who told me. Tomorrow, you tell Ye Shu that your sister is very talented in acting. This is settled."
Wen Yan scoffed, "Who told you it's settled?"
Wen Shihao put on a different face for everyone else, but only showed his true self when talking to her.
Wen Shihao was furious, "Are you that selfish?"
She didn't know what to say. "Before you call others selfish, ask yourself if you are selfish."
Wen Shihao's face changed drastically, "Rebellious daughter, how dare you speak to your father like that! I think you're really trying to defy heaven!"
Wen Yan curved her lips into a mocking smile, "The moment you kicked me and my mother out of the house, I had no expectations of you anymore."
"Now you're calling me selfish, because I won't find a role for Wen Ya?"
"Why don't you ask me if there are other reasons? When have you ever considered me family? You have no right to judge me!"
With that, she hung up the phone.
She was afraid she might not be able to stop herself from scolding Wen Ya if she stayed on the line.
A moment later, her phone rang again.
Wen Yan set her phone to silent mode, went to her room, and took a shower, preparing to sleep.
...
In a private villa.
Leng Xunze's heart ached with anger as he thought of Wen Yan's heartless words that morning.
Just then, Yuan Jiamiao called, "Xunze, are you home?"
Leng Xunze replied impatiently, "What is it?"
"Xunze, our shipment has been intercepted!" Yuan Jiamiao reported with a worried voice, "And several of our men were injured."
"Have you found out who's behind this?" Leng Xunze's expression turned grim, a cold glint in his eyes.
Yuan Jiamiao replied solemnly, "No, there are no clues yet. However, those people seemed to know in advance that our goods would be at the dock, so we were caught off guard and intercepted."
Leng Xunze stood up, "I'll investigate this. You don't need to worry about it for now. What was in that shipment?"
Someone could steal from him, was it a rival group?
But then he thought about it and felt it was unlikely.
Knowing the location of his goods meant it had to be someone he knew.
He fell into thought.
Yuan Jiamiao replied, "It was for research on circuit boards. Without this shipment, we'll have to find something else to substitute, but it will delay things considerably."
That batch of goods was of the highest quality.
It would be difficult to find a replacement in a short period.
Leng Xunze said without hesitation, "Keep an eye on the capital. See which company will release any research products in the next few days."
Whoever could steal his goods must be someone very familiar with him.
That left only the Leng family.
Yuan Jiamiao understood he had other plans and agreed, "Okay, I don't have anything else to do these two days anyway."
Leng Xunze suddenly thought of something and said, "Also, go and investigate Ou Ziqing. I want to know all his information."
He had a feeling that all of this was related to Ou Ziqing.
This man might not be simple.
Yuan Jiamiao nodded, "Give me some time."
"Mm."
Leng Xunze hung up the phone, clicked on the chat box with Wen Yan, and saw that she hadn't replied.
He frowned, tossed his phone aside, and went upstairs.
Indeed, she was heartless!
...
The next morning.
After breakfast, Wen Yan was about to leave for work when she decided to buy some gifts and visit the hospital.
Half an hour later.
As she reached the ward entrance, she saw Bai Quan was already able to get out of bed, with Rong Beifeng supporting her.
Wen Yan knocked and entered. Bai Quan looked up and saw her, saying, "What, you came so early? Have you eaten?"
She replied, "I ate before coming. Quan Quan, you're recovering quickly."
Before, she could only lie in bed, but now she could walk and was recovering fast.
Rong Beifeng chimed in, "Bai Quan, I'll go out and buy you some food. Let Wen Yan keep you company."
Bai Quan nodded, "Okay."
Rong Beifeng nodded to Wen Yan and left the ward.
Wen Yan walked over and supported her, "Quan Quan, how have you and Rong Beifeng been these past few days? I see the way he looks at you has changed."
"He probably senses you're getting better."
Bai Quan's expression changed slightly, "I don't know, Yan Yan. I've noticed you keep mentioning him lately. Did he give you money?"
"Why would he give me money? But he's done a lot for you, which you probably don't know." Wen Yan chuckled.
Bai Quan frowned and asked with confusion, "What?"
Seeing that she was genuinely unaware, Wen Yan told her about Rong Beifeng helping her deal with Wang Yan's matter, "I mentioned it to him, and I think he might have gotten involved too."
Although she knew that Rong Beifeng might not have been the one behind the incident back then, he was definitely involved.
And for Bai Quan's sake, this was a well-intentioned lie.
Bai Quan fell into thought. Her mind was very confused these days. She had seen Rong Beifeng's gentle care.
However, he had hurt her too deeply before, so she was unwilling to believe him easily now.
Wen Yan saw that she wasn't speaking and knew she needed time to think, so she didn't disturb her.
Instead, she changed the subject, "Quan Quan, let me help you out for a walk."
"Okay."
Wen Yan helped Bai Quan out of the ward. She saw a prominent scar on Bai Quan's abdomen, and a bitter feeling welled up in her heart.
If it weren't for saving her, Bai Quan wouldn't have a scar on her abdomen.
Thinking of this, her nose began to sting.
Bai Quan noticed something was wrong with her and quickly asked, "Yan Yan, you don't seem right. What's wrong?"
Wen Yan suppressed her bitterness and replied, "Quan Quan, from now on, if you have anything, you must tell me."
"What, are you afraid of owing me so much? I saved you without expecting anything in return. If you keep acting like this, I'll be angry."
As her best friend, Wen Yan couldn't have stood by and done nothing in that situation. Otherwise, she wouldn't be a best friend.
Wen Yan sniffled, "Thank you, Quan Quan. By the way, what did the doctor say? Can you be discharged?"
Bai Quan smiled, "The doctor said if there are no problems in the next two days, I can go home and recuperate."
"So, will you go home or stay here?"