Night Fire Lingering

"Wen Yan, you—!"

Wen Muzhi wanted to say something, but when she looked around, everyone was staring at her, their eyes filled with inquiry and mockery.

They must have heard that she was the illegitimate daughter of the Wen family, and they must be secretly laughing at her!

Wen Yan stepped forward, her ear almost touching Wen Muzhi's, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Wen Muzhi, do you think that because Zheng Wenguang is dead and there's no way to verify the truth, and your parents are protecting you, you won't have to pay any price? You won't go to jail or pay any legal consequences? Ha! Don't you have any other way to punish him?"

……

As Wen Muzhi walked out of the photography studio, people pointed and whispered about her all the way.

She was so embarrassed by the scolding that she quickly left while taking out a recorder to listen to the contents of the recording.

However, in the recorded conversation, Wen Yan didn't admit to planning this at all; she was incredibly slick!

There was a "pop" sound!

Enraged, Wen Muzhi smashed the recording pen on the ground, shattering it into pieces.

When she returned home, Wan Ying and Wen Yonghai were looking worried.

"How did those people outside know you're my biological daughter?" Wen Yonghai immediately questioned Wen Muzhi. "Wen Muzhi, are you feeling resentful and unwilling to be a stepdaughter, so you deliberately leaked the information? Wen Muzhi, I've never mistreated you since you were little, and you've ruined my reputation like this!"

Wen Muzhi looked at Wan Ying with a mixture of doubt and trepidation.

Wan Ying said with a grim expression, "Your father and I went to a charity event today, and some of your father's competitors made snide remarks about you, saying that your biological father is your father, and even... they said that I was shameless and seduced your father..."

Wen Muzhi's features are somewhat similar to Wen Yonghai's. There's no smoke without fire. People in the industry are all shrewd, and they only dare to openly admit their relationship to the person in question when they're almost certain.

"You even said I was doing business in Hong Kong by relying on my former in-laws' influence, but even a heartless man like Chen Shimei couldn't do it right, leaving you with this handle!" Wen Yonghai now deeply regrets agreeing to let Wan Ying have the child. He thought it would be a son, but it turned out to be a useless daughter!

"Dad! This is all Wen Yan's conspiracy! She schemed against us!" Wen Muzhi cried out that he was innocent.

"You say it was Wen Yan who did it, what evidence do you have?" Wen Yonghai didn't believe Wen Muzhi at all.

Ever since Wen Muzhi caused Wen Junming to overdose on medication and end up in the hospital in order to deal with Wen Yan, Wen Yonghai has viewed his daughter with prejudice.

Wan Ying suddenly had an outlet for her anger and immediately said, "Yonghai, Mu Zhi is your own daughter. Don't you know her? How can you not trust her?"

"She didn't grow up under my nose, and I only just realized she's gone astray!" Wen Yonghai sneered, looking at Wen Muzhi with disgust. "You used your hand injury to scheme against Xiao Yan before, and this time you first used Junming's sports car and then teamed up with Zheng Wenguang to hurt Xiao Yan, all with the intention of killing her! If she really wanted to harm you, she would have called the police and put you in jail long ago. Why would she need to use such methods? Huh? If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have known that you had such vicious thoughts about Junming!"

Wan Ying opened her eyes wide, only then belatedly realizing how terrifying it was.

Wen Yan's series of actions, seemingly showing forbearance, were actually a strategic retreat.

"Yonghai, don't forget how Xiaoyan's mother, Nanyun, betrayed you!" Wan Ying reminded him promptly. "Only when my children and I have stood by your side from beginning to end are we your true family!"

Wen Yonghai's angry expression froze for a moment, followed by an even more twisted and resentful look.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger towards Wen Muzhi, and said, "Wen Muzhi, your reputation is ruined now. Stop thinking about this and that. I'll find you a marriage partner as soon as possible. You better behave yourself during this time!"

Wen Muzhi was devastated and stumbled, falling to the ground. She instinctively tried to brace herself with her hands, but she couldn't feel anything from her left wrist to her palm. She ended up sprawled on the ground, looking utterly pathetic.

Her hand is ruined.

Just like her life.

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The interview style is highly distinctive, concise, precise, and demonstrates exceptional professionalism.

The interview went smoothly and was completed half an hour ahead of schedule.

Wen Yan went to the restroom, and when she came out, she happened to see Wen Feng standing in front of the sink, quietly watching her.

"Waiting for me?" Wen Yan asked.

Wen Feng nodded, not looking down on Wen Yan because of her young age, and bowed very respectfully: "Mrs. Gu, thank you for giving me such a valuable opportunity today!"

"I didn't do anything." Wen Yan turned away, refusing such a grand gesture.

Wen Feng smiled, a smile tinged with both bleakness and relief.

"I worked hard for many years, earning double degrees in broadcasting and economics, all to become a financial news anchor. But then I met Wen Muzhi. Over the years, not only have I lost the resources that originally belonged to me, but all her viral interviews are also my work. Mrs. Gu, if it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have had my chance to succeed. I will always remember your kindness!"

"Opportunity favors the prepared mind. Today's success is the result of your hard work and dedication. Ms. Wen, I wish you a bright future and all your dreams come true!"

Wen Yan was unaware of these details; she simply felt that Wen Muzhi's reputation did not match her abilities and guessed that she had hired ghostwriters to steal the fruits of others' labor.

"Why did it take so long?" Gu Yanci waited for Wen Yan outside the bathroom.

Wen Yan didn't answer, but glanced at him inexplicably, thinking that this person was like a pervert, actually waiting outside the women's restroom.

Wen Feng then came out of the restroom and personally saw Gu Yanci and Wen Yan off to show his respect.

Halfway there, Wen Yan suddenly saw a familiar figure: "Qiao Weiwei?"

Wen Feng followed Wen Yan's gaze and saw a woman dressed head-to-toe in Chanel and flat shoes. Without Wen Yan even asking, he explained very tactfully, "Miss Qiao is here at our station on behalf of the He family to discuss a business matter."

"She talks? Her head is empty, how could she possibly talk clearly?"

Wen Feng grew increasingly fond of Wen Yan and said with a smile, "The He family sent people over earlier, and things were basically settled. She came to claim credit."

Just like how Wen Muzhi once stole her credit.

Wen Yan's face immediately turned cold.

It seems that this scumbag He Tingchuan is really going to let Qiao Weiwei into his home!

Even after getting into the car, Wen Yan was still thinking about He Tingchuan.

"If you're going to see Luo Beiqing tomorrow, bring bodyguards with you."

Gu Yanci's voice pulled Wen Yan back to reality.

She looked at the man in surprise; he had actually guessed her plan?

The driver starts the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Wen Yan suddenly took the initiative to say, "It was I who had someone spread the news that Wen Muzhi was Wen Yonghai's illegitimate daughter."

"you?"

Gu Yanci raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised.

"What, do you think I have malicious intentions?"

Wen Yan turned to look at him, her tone wary and mocking.