Sharing Dreams with My Bestie’s Cousin
Chapter 169 - 169 Let everyone know that he protects her

Chapter 169: Let everyone know that he protects her. Chapter 169: Let everyone know that he protects her. Mrs. Wu at the side also dared not to address “Hexing” anymore. By now, a fair number of glances had swept in their direction, especially since those seated at their table were heavyweights from the city. It truly wasn’t the place to lose face, but who could blame her when her daughter had offended someone she should not have.

With an ingratiating smile, Mrs. Wu, holding Wu Youyan by the hand, stepped forward and said to Wen Zhi, who was sitting down, “Miss Wen, I’ve brought our Yanyan to apologize to you. The incident in the back garden was our Yanyan’s fault. She’s just been spoiled by us, a bit impetuous by nature, which is why she couldn’t back down even when she was in the wrong. She knows that what she did was incorrect, hence she insisted on dragging us along to offer you an apology. Please be magnanimous, Miss Wen, and don’t take offense at Yanyan’s behavior.”

After finishing her speech, Mrs. Wu tugged at Wu Youyan, gesturing for her to speak quickly.

Wu Youyan, begrudgingly unwilling, remained still.

Mr. Wu turned angry, glaring at Wu Youyan, and that glare frightened her enough that, despite her reluctance, she still stepped forward and brusquely said to Wen Zhi, “I was in a bad mood at that time, and I spoke too harshly. I’m sorry.”

This scene unfolded before everyone’s eyes.

As they looked at Wen Zhi, the spectators’ curiosity was now mixed with increased respect, only daring a glance without lingering too long.

Wen Zhi lifted her eyes to meet Wu Youyan’s and, with a knowing smile amidst the onlookers, said, “I think Miss Wu didn’t mean it, no harm done.”

At Wen Zhi’s merciful words, both Mr. and Mrs. Wu breathed sighs of relief.

Wu Youyan was seething inside, repeatedly asking herself tens of thousands of times: why, why, why… With no illustrious family background or impressive lineage, what did Wen Zhi have to boast of? Was she relying on her seductively pretty face to climb the ranks? Hah, she truly lives up to the name of a woman intent on clinging to the powerful!

So consumed by resentment, Wu Youyan forgot to manage her expression.

Shang Hexing’s cool voice rang out: “Miss Wu seems rather unsettled inside.”

Wu Youyan jumped, for like many other girls, she felt a certain fear of Shang Hexing.

She hurriedly shook her head: “No, that’s not it. I didn’t, really, I didn’t.”

Having said that, Wu Youyan quickly added to Wen Zhi, “I’m not resentful. When I’m wrong, I admit it. I know I was wrong.”

Wen Zhi casually raised her hand to rest it on Shang Hexing’s arm, “There now, don’t scare her.”

Shang Hexing’s expression softened a bit, replying, “Mm.”

Xie Weiyue, seated at another table, watched the scene unfold in silence, her face frighteningly cold. Xie Jinyi, sitting beside Xie Weiyue, felt the chill and consciously shifted away slightly, not daring to get too close to Xie Weiyue. However, as she looked at Wen Zhi, she couldn’t help but smirk, thinking to herself how face-saving it must be. If only she could command such respect one day, she thought, she wouldn’t need to fear being overshadowed by Xie Weiyue!

While Xie Jinyi was lost in thought, Xie Weiyue’s voice, ethereal and distant, reached her, “What are you smiling about?”

A shiver ran down Xie Jinyi’s spine.

She turned stiffly and explained, “It’s just amusing to see Wu Youyan start off so arrogantly and now lose face in public. Quite dramatic.”

The corners of Xie Weiyue’s lips curled slightly, “Is that so? Are you happy for Wen Zhi, or are you simply enjoying the spectacle?”

Without hesitation, Xie Jinyi said, “The spectacle, of course. It’s the spectacle that’s entertaining.”

Xie Weiyue gave Xie Jinyi a cold glance and said no more.

Xie Jinyi, too, breathed a sigh of relief internally. At the same time, she made a silent vow to herself that she, too, would marry into power and privilege one day!

Shang Jing was bound for a business career, and most importantly, he no longer cared for her. Maybe it was time she put away her whims and found an influential husband. That way, she wouldn’t have to live under her sister’s shadow anymore. How splendid that would be!

Engrossed in these thoughts, Xie Jinyi was startled by a pair of mocking eyes.

It was Zhou Congjie.

He had just arrived and his gaze fell upon her, playful and teasing.

Xie Jinyi immediately averted her gaze pretending she hadn’t seen him. Any other man of influence would do, but not this one!

Mr. Wu, seeing the situation resolved, also felt comforted and quickly gestured to the waiter, bringing two glasses of wine to the front: “Mr. Shang, I haven’t formally greeted you today. Allow me to offer my apologies. This glass is for you, please, at your leisure.”

Shang Hexing took the glass, “Mr. Wu has raised his daughter well.”

Mr. Wu awkwardly replied, “As long as Miss Wen is happy, that’s good.”

The situation earlier was obviously about Shang Hexing backing up Wen Zhi, but it couldn’t be said outright, so Mr. Wu dared only say that it was good as long as Wen Zhi was happy, rather than pleasing Shang Hexing.

Then, showing good sense, Mr. Wu took another glass of wine, “Miss Wen is generous and forgiving, our Yanyan is not presentable enough, she still has much to learn from Miss Wen. This glass I offer to Miss Wen, please, at your discretion.”

Wen Zhi took the glass, responding with a light smile, only to have Shang Hexing take the glass from her hands, “She’s a light drinker, I’ll take this one.”

Wen Zhi glanced sideways, watching as he downed the drink in one go.

In reality, the glass that Mr. Wu had offered to Shang Hexing had gone untouched, but the one for Wen Zhi, he eagerly took it upon himself to drink.

Each of Shang Hexing’s actions today made it evident just how much he cared for Wen Zhi.