Chapter 23

“Tang Tang, how can you say that? Regardless, I’m still your biological father. You’re my daughter, and that’s a fact that can’t be changed for a lifetime!” Wen Haifeng insisted shamelessly.

Wen Tang ignored him and turned to the driver, signaling him to continue driving.

It was very difficult for Wen Haifeng to see Wen Tang. Now that he had the chance, he was eager, not just for himself, but for his son.

Since Wen Tang and Wen Anle had the same father. If Wen Tang could become a big star, so could Wen Anle!

Wen Haifeng had already planned to let Wen Anle enter the entertainment industry just like Wen Tang. He would become Wen Anle’s manager, handling matters in the industry for him. Once Wen Anle became famous, they would have a steady stream of income and no longer have to live under Wen Tang’s shadow.

“Tang Tang, look at your brother.” He pulled Wen Anle over to show Wen Tang. “Lele is already eighteen, handsome, and smart. I think there are few male stars in the entertainment industry who are better than him! I’m sure if Lele enters the industry, he’ll be just as successful as you. After all, you’re siblings. Tang Tang, you should help your brother. This is crucial for his future! Whether Lele becomes famous or not depends entirely on you!”

Wen Haifeng spoke as if Wen Anle entering the entertainment industry was a done deal.

Wen Tang had always thought Wen Haifeng was greedy and selfish, but she didn’t expect him to be so delusional.

“Him?” Wen Tang pointed directly at Wen Anle’s forehead.

If she hadn’t heard it with her own ears, Wen Tang would have thought she misunderstood. Although she hadn’t paid much attention to Wen Haifeng and his family over the years, she had heard from Liu Meifen about Wen Haifeng frequently asking for money. Wen Anle, a boy raised in pampering, was spoiled by parents who had no proper values. Wen Haifeng and Liu Meifen had raised him badly!

Wen Tang didn’t hide her disdain, laughing scornfully. “That’s just delusional.”

Wen Anle, who had never faced any setbacks and always got what he wanted, was confident in his looks and, like Wen Haifeng, believed that with his appearance, he would certainly become famous if he entered the entertainment industry.

He never expected to face rejection from Wen Tang first.

Wen Tang’s cold and contemptuous gaze made him feel deeply offended.

Wen Anle was about to explode with rage, but Wen Haifeng had to use a lot of force to hold him back. Despite being restrained, Wen Anle continued to shout, “Who do you think you are? Do you think we don’t know how you became famous? What right do you have to call me delusional?”

Wen Tang’s gaze turned icy. “Oh? Then tell me, how did I become famous?”

Wen Anle had heard about the entertainment industry’s scandalous rumors and believed that female stars had to rely on men and sell their bodies to get ahead. He never thought Wen Tang was clean. “Ha, obviously by sleeping around! Do I really need to explain? When you were little, you relied on your mom, and as you grew up, you both…”

“Mmmph…!!”

Wen Haifeng finally freed one hand and covered Wen Anle’s mouth.

But the damage was done, words couldn’t be taken back.

In the entertainment industry, there are all kinds of rumors daily. The public always interprets the worst about female stars.

Wen Tang had encountered countless rumors and scandals over the years. What kind of slander had she not seen or heard?

Wen Anle’s agitation was controlled by Wen Haifeng, but fearing he might provoke Wen Tang further, he found himself exposed in front of her. Wen Tang promptly slapped him.

“Smack!” The loud sound stunned everyone in the car!

Wen Tang, however, acted as if nothing had happened, taking out a tissue to wipe her hand as if she had just touched something dirty.

Then, slowly and deliberately, she said, “Since you’re my biological brother, and your parents never taught you properly, as your sister, I have an obligation to educate you.”

She lowered her gaze, her eyes filled with undisguised contempt, and spoke softly, “I advise you to watch your mouth and learn to be a decent person.”

Wen Tang sometimes acted like a diva and got angry, but she had never been physically aggressive before. Her slap was swift and precise, leaving no room for defense! As Ke Xin quickly stood in front of Wen Tang to protect her, Wen Anle and Wen Haifeng finally reacted. Wen Anle tried to lunge at Wen Tang but was blocked by Ke Xin.

The car turned chaotic.

Ke Xin’s voice was the loudest—

“Don’t come any closer! You’re not allowed to!”

“What do you want to do?”

“Ahh, I’ll fight you!”

“Kick him, kick him! Harder!”

“How dare you bully my Tang Tang! Ahhh! Die, just die!!”

……

The driver parked by the roadside and hurriedly went to open the door, and in the chaos of pushing and pulling, Wen Anle and Wen Haifeng caught off guard, were kicked out of the car by Yang Yang, Ke Xin, and Wen Tang.

The driver, seeing people get out, quickly returned to the driver’s seat, stepped on the gas, and drove away.

In the back seat of the car, only Ke Xin, Yang Yang, and Wen Tang remained. After the intense chaos, they looked at each other in surprise. Yang Yang’s clothes were disheveled, Ke Xin’s hair was messy, and Wen Tang’s makeup was smudged. They were all in a state of disarray.

But it felt so good!

“Hahaha…”

Someone started laughing, and after a “pffft,” everyone burst into laughter, unable to stop.

“I’ve been holding this grudge for so long. Finally, I let it out today. It feels amazing!” Ke Xin laughed uncontrollably.

“Me too, me too. I’ve been wanting to hit someone for a long time! Hahaha!” Yang Yang showed off her fists.

“I scratched that kid’s face and left him with marks!”

“I kicked him five or six times!”

“Only five or six times? I don’t even know how many times I kicked him. They deserved it!”

“Little bastard, let’s see if they dare to come back next time!”

“If they come, we’ll beat them again!”

“Scare them! Make them submit!”

“Hahaha!”

“Hahahaha!”

…

The thrill of the moment was great, but before the car even made it back to the apartment, Liu Meifen’s call came in.

Wen Haifeng not only complained to her but also threatened to have Wen Tang checked for injuries and to call the media, exposing Wen Tang’s violent behavior, even against her father and brother!

Wen Haifeng had held a tight grip on Liu Meifen’s vulnerabilities for many years. Whenever such matters arose, Liu Meifen was sure to take action, especially since she cared deeply about Wen Tang’s reputation and wouldn’t tolerate such events.

Liu Meifen didn’t expect things to turn out this way.

She had only intended to use Wen Haifeng to deal with Wen Tang but didn’t expect Wen Tang would actually go so far as to physically assault Wen Haifeng and Wen Anle!

As a woman, how could she confront Wen Haifeng and Wen Anle?

Liu Meifen, fuming with anger, called to demand an explanation.

Wen Tang, uninterested in listening, hung up the phone as soon as she heard Liu Meifen mention Wen Haifeng. She blocked and turned off her phone, ordering Ke Xin and Yang Yang to do the same.

Since Liu Meifen was not in Lingcheng at the moment, turning off the phone meant Liu Meifen could do nothing, no matter how anxious she became!

Returning home early, and with it not even being five in the afternoon, Wen Tang, feeling content, threw her phone aside and used her tablet to order a hotpot. She cooked it with Ke Xin and Yang Yang at home.

After finishing the hotpot, and after Ke Xin and Yang Yang left, it was already past nine in the evening. Wen Tang, smelling like a hotpot, went to take a shower.

After her shower, she noticed the smell of hotpot still lingering in the room, so she quickly went to the balcony to open a window.

Her floor was high, and there had been no one living next door for a long time. Accustomed to her own space, Wen Tang forgot about the neighboring apartment. As she walked to the window in a silk slip dress, ready to go to bed, she completely forgot there was a neighbor next door.

So, when she turned and saw a tall man standing at the neighboring window, Wen Tang was stunned for several seconds.

The slip dress fit her body very closely. She wouldn’t dare wear it if there were even a slight imperfection in her figure.

… The dress was very short and had minimal fabric. Apart from this dress, she wasn’t wearing anything else underneath.

She blinked, looking at the man next door dressed in a white shirt and black dress pants. He had an exceptionally handsome face, one that was breathtaking from every angle. Even in profile, his appearance was striking! His tall, long legs were the best Wen Tang had ever seen among the various men in the entertainment industry.

Wen Tang wasn’t usually shy about showing off her figure, but when he turned to look at her, she suddenly felt embarrassed.

He was impeccably dressed, while she… looked completely disheveled in comparison.

This was very awkward.

However, her stubborn nature made her unwilling to admit defeat in front of her neighbor.

She took the initiative to wave and said, “Hi~”

Zhou Jingyu, who hadn’t expected to encounter Wen Tang while just airing out, glanced at her. Her hair was wet and tousled, falling over her shoulders. Her delicate, doll-like face made her look both cute and innocent. The slip dress revealed a lot of her smooth, white skin, her figure curvaceous with a tiny waist and long, exposed legs.

Just that one glance made him a true gentleman, quickly shifting his gaze away. However, the image he saw lingered deeply in his mind.

He had intended to leave quietly but was caught off guard by her greeting.

Her soft “Hi~” felt like a spell, causing Zhou Jingyu to freeze.

The image of her white skin and long legs kept replaying in his mind.

She was wearing so little.

He wasn’t sure where to look if he turned away.

This was a situation Zhou Jingyu had never encountered in his twenty-eight years. His usually sharp mind momentarily lost its ability to think. He felt a sudden panic and couldn’t bear to look a second time. Even once had etched her image deeply into his memory. He felt disoriented, his heart racing faster than it ever had in his life.

Yet his years of self-discipline made it seem as though nothing had happened.

He couldn’t turn back to look again; both his sense of morality and the minimal fabric of her dress forbade it.

He decided to ignore it, stepping into the living room as he had planned. If one observed closely, one would notice his stiff, rigid posture and uneven steps, showing that he had almost fled in panic!

However, Wen Tang didn’t know him well.

And the distance between them was significant.

In her eyes, she had greeted him, but he couldn’t be bothered to respond. He coldly turned his handsome face away and walked off…

Yes.

She had called out to him.

And he, in turn, ignored her and left!!!

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Author’s Note:

Wen Tang is not someone who would just swallow her anger. The role of her parents is necessary for the plot, but they will appear less frequently in the future~ Don’t worry.

Only with some twists and turns can one fall sweetly into love~~