Chapter 16

On the day of the birthday party, Wen Yan took a day off from work.

Someone delivered a few sets of custom-made suits, and Lin Chuanwu sat nearby, letting Wen Yan choose one to wear. Wen Yan picked a not-so-flashy black suit.

After getting ready, the two of them drove to the Lin Family Old Residence.

On the way, Wen Yan couldn’t help but feel nervous.

The Lin family was big and powerful, and Lin Chuanwu was a top-tier alpha. His wife should also be a top-tier omega, not an ordinary beta like himself.

Logically, this marriage should have been kept a secret from the family. He didn’t know why Lin Chuanwu chose to make it public.

The car drove halfway up the mountain, revealing a three-story villa.

Sensing the car, the back door automatically opened.

As they drove into the yard, they saw a kind old man walking out with a cane.

Several alphas followed behind him, each with different expressions.

Wen Yan immediately recognized Lin Wanfu.

He pinched his palm to calm himself down.

Lin Chuanwu got out of the car first, then walked over to Wen Yan’s side to open the car door for him.

Wen Yan was momentarily stunned, then got out of the car. Lin Chuanwu stood in front of him, seemingly protecting him.

“So, you brought someone here but don’t plan to introduce them to us?” said a middle-aged man with a face somewhat similar to Lin Chuanwu’s.

He was probably Lin Chuanwu’s father.

“This is my wife—Wen Yan,” Lin Chuanwu said coldly. It sounded more like a warning than an introduction.

“Hmph!” Lin Xiangyi snorted heavily.

“Don’t mind him,” Lin Chuanwu’s grandfather walked over, his face full of wrinkles from smiling, looking even more kind and amiable. “You’re Chuanwu’s wife, huh? Truly a talented young man.”

“Grandpa, how’s your health?”

“I often hear Chuanwu mention you. I’ve always wanted to visit you but never found the chance.”

Lin Fuli smiled so widely that his dentures showed. “Very well.”

Beside him, Lin Chengyi whispered to Lin Wanfu, “Lin Chuanwu’s wife is something, knows who’s in charge at home, and almost sweet-talked our grandpa into a puddle with just two sentences.”

Lin Wanfu stared at Wen Yan, feeling he looked familiar. “Shut up.”

The group entered the living room.

Lin Fuli, being older, didn’t like extravagance and just wanted a simple gathering for the family to have a meal.

The meal was ready, and the Lin family sat down.

Only then did Wen Yan see Lin Chuanwu’s mother. Before coming, he had already learned from Qiu Yi that Lin Chuanwu’s mother was traumatized by the death of her eldest son.

“Are you Chuanwu’s wife?” Weng Yuzhu asked, holding his hand.

“I am…” Wen Yan paused.

“Yes,” Lin Chuanwu answered for him.

“That’s wonderful,” Weng Yuzhu sighed.

The atmosphere at the table turned strange, with some feeling sorry, some indifferent, and others amused.

Wen Yan originally thought her trauma would make her say strange things, but it turned out she just mistook her younger son for her eldest.

Lin Fuli seemed unable to watch any longer and urged everyone to start eating.

At this moment, Weng Yuzhu gave Lin Chuanwu some mushrooms.

“Chuanyi’s favorite mushrooms, eat more.”

“Okay.” Lin Chuanwu didn’t refuse.

Weng Yuzhu stared at Lin Chuanwu, who then picked up the mushrooms and ate them.

So that’s how it is.

For some reason, Wen Yan felt a twinge of sympathy. He said to Weng Yuzhu, “Chuanwu is allergic to mushrooms.”

Weng Yuzhu was stunned, then shocked, as if about to break down. “Chuanwu, Chuanwu, not Chuanyi…”

Lin Xiangyi quickly supported her, glaring at Wen Yan. “He is. Come on, I’ll take you to rest.”

Lin Chuanwu rubbed the ring on his ring finger.

Wen Yan picked up the mushrooms. “I’ll eat them.”

A warm feeling surged in Lin Chuanwu’s chest.

After the meal, Lin Chuanwu received a work call and went to the study on the second floor.

Wen Yan sat in a corner, watching Lin Wuyou’s family talk to Lin Fuli.

After a while, Lin Wanfu went outside.

Wen Yan followed him out.

The Lin family’s yard had a garden with wicker chairs and a cradle.

Lin Wanfu stood by the cradle, making a phone call.

Wen Yan hid behind a wall, observing him.

Lin Wuyou owned a transportation company, and Haitianyihou was built by foreigners during the business boom, originally intended for the rich to enjoy. But it was first used by Lin Wanfu for a banquet, and for the next two years, it was privately used by him.

This was information Wen Yan found online.

There was only a little bit, probably because the information was suppressed after a death occurred.

The ship belonged to Lin Wanfu, and the party was hosted by him. If someone died, even if Liu Ning didn’t know, Lin Wanfu surely did.

Wen Yan watched him hang up the phone and walked over, smiling to greet him.

Lin Wanfu was momentarily surprised, then smiled too. “Sister-in-law, you seem unaware that your husband and I don’t get along. Aren’t you afraid your husband will be angry if you come over to greet me?”

“That’s why I’m secretly coming over to greet you.”

Hearing this, Lin Wanfu squinted his eyes, sizing him up.

“I’ve always read about you in the news and found you very interesting. I didn’t expect to meet you here today, so I wanted to come over and say hello, even if it makes my husband angry.”

“No wonder you kept glancing at me at the table earlier. So you’re interested in me.”

Wen Yan looked at him and smiled.

Lin Wanfu was handsome, came from a good family, and many omegas pursued him. Seeing Wen Yan like this, he knew Wen Yan was interested in him.

Although he was a beta, he looked good and seemed quite obedient. Most importantly, he was Lin Chuanwu’s wife. Judging by how Lin Chuanwu protected him today, it wasn’t hard to guess how much Lin Chuanwu liked him.

He just didn’t expect the wife to want to put a green hat on him.

Lin Wanfu, resentful of his father’s demotion, suddenly thought of a good way to deal with Lin Chuanwu.

“Sister-in-law, here’s my contact information. If your husband isn’t around and you need help, feel free to contact me,” Lin Wanfu said ambiguously.

Wen Yan took his business card.

After he left, Wen Yan coldly stared at the card.

In the second-floor study, Lin Chuanwu stood by the window, listening to Qiu Yi’s report on the other end of the phone.

“Mr. Wen’s brother disappeared after boarding Haitianyihou two years ago.”

“Mr. Wen is investigating his brother’s case by looking for Liu Ning.”

“I understand.” Lin Chuanwu’s eyes flickered. “From today on, have someone secretly watch Wen Yan. Report his every move to me.”

After hanging up, Lin Chuanwu looked out the window. The gentle young man bent down, his fingertips lightly touching the petals, lost in thought.

Wen Yan returned to the banquet, just in time to meet Lin Chuanwu coming out of the study.

Lin Chuanwu stood on the stairs, looking down at him, his eyes dark and deep.

It seemed he knew what Wen Yan had just done. Wen Yan’s spine tingled, and he tried to smile calmly.

Lin Chuanwu’s brows furrowed, casting a shadow as he walked straight toward him, as if he was going to… Wen Yan’s heart raced. Had he been found out?

Just then, Lin Fuli’s voice came, “Xiao Yan, where did you go just now? Come, come, come to Grandpa. Grandpa wants to have a chat with you.”

“I’ll take your wife for a while, you don’t mind, do you?” Lin Fuli teased Lin Chuanwu.

Lin Chuanwu said nothing.

Wen Yan didn’t expect the old man to take him to his wife’s memorial tablet.

“When Chuanwu was three, his parents took his brother abroad. I was busy at the time, so Chuanwu was raised at his uncle’s house. His uncle’s two sons always bullied him,” Lin Fuli sighed. “Later, his personality became a bit gloomy. I thought it would get better when his parents returned, but my eldest son was really biased. When Chuanwu’s brother was alive, they didn’t care much about Chuanwu. After his brother died, the couple treated Chuanwu as a substitute for his brother.”

“You saw how his mother was today…”

“Chuanwu is also very stubborn. Even though he’s allergic to mushrooms, he still eats them every time. But today, because of you, he didn’t eat them.”

Lin Fuli smiled at Wen Yan.

“Chuanwu may have a strange personality, but he’s not a bad person. Whoever treats him well, he’ll treat them even better. Since he’s willing to marry you in secret, he must like you.”

“Grandpa hopes you and Chuanwu will live well together.”