The preparations for the coming-of-age ceremony were in full swing, but Wen Xinya, the person involved, had nothing to do, so she had to put too much energy into making medicinal food for Si Yiyan, the review plan for the last half year of senior year, and the preparations for the Chinese medicine health brand.
Now, Yan Shaoqing has begun to prepare for the related matters of the traditional Chinese medicine health care brand. It is expected that the factory, equipment and personnel training will be completed within this year. Because of sufficient funds, everything is going smoothly.
The recipe left by Master Basil seemed to be quite effective. After Ning Shuqian had it, her appetite seemed to be much better than before.
Therefore, the Wen family became more and more satisfied with Xia Ruya.
Old Madam Wen said with some pride, "I thought Ruya was a lucky child from the beginning. She would be extraordinary in the future. I was right. She joined the Zhishanya Club before she even came of age and became a member of the Zhishanya Club. No other rich girl in Beijing has such good fortune as her."
Whenever Mrs. Wen thought about the fact that Ruya had achieved such success today, all thanks to the education of the Wen family, she couldn't help but feel proud. All her mahjong friends were envious and flattering of her. Even when facing a group of noble ladies with the same family background as the Wen family, she could hold her head high.
“Grandma…” Xia Ruya couldn’t help but blush when she heard this.
Ning Shuqian couldn't help but laugh, her eyes sparkling, "That's right, our Ruya is excellent. Wen Xinya has a grandfather who is a great scholar in the literary world to teach her personally, but she doesn't have the same achievements and reputation as Ruya."
As she spoke the latter part, there was a hint of mockery and contempt in her words.
Xia Ruya's expression looked a little unnatural. Wen Xinya had joined Zhishan Ya Club at the age of fifteen and was now an elite member of the Club. How could she compare to her
Thinking of this, the wetness in her eyes turned sinister.
After talking for a while, Xia Ruya suddenly said, "Grandma Wen, Aunt Ning, I have been staying at the Wen family for some time, so I plan to go back tomorrow."
This time, she took advantage of Ning Shuqian's pregnancy and stayed in the Wen family for several days, but she didn't get any good response from Wen Xinya. After Master Luo Le took Ning Shuqian's pulse, Wen Xinya made a fuss. These two days, whenever she saw the expression on Grandpa Wen's face when he looked at Ning Shuqian, she couldn't help but have a bad feeling in her heart.
A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Although Ning Shuqian is still useful to her and she cannot abandon Ning Shuqian, she cannot put herself in trouble either. The best strategy is to leave the Wen family first, clear herself, and then make long-term plans.
Xia Ruya's words startled both Old Lady Wen and Ning Shuqian. Ning Shuqian was even more excited and asked, "You're living here well, why are you leaving so suddenly?"
Mrs. Wen immediately grabbed her hand and said, "Yes, why are you leaving so suddenly?"
Xia Ruya held the old lady's hand, her expression soft, "Before, I was worried about Aunt Ning's health, so I lived in the Wen family. Now, with the prescription that Master Luo Le prescribed for Aunt Ning, I can see that Aunt Ning's health has improved, and this pregnancy is slowly getting stable, so I feel relieved. Besides... it's not very convenient for me to live in the Wen family like this, after all..."
She didn't continue speaking, her voice sounded a little low.
Mrs. Wen frowned slightly and said, "It's not inconvenient at all. Everyone in the circle knows that you are the adopted daughter of the Wen family. The Wen family has raised you for twelve years. Even if you continue to live in the Wen family, no one will say anything."
Ning Shuqian quickly agreed, "Your grandma is right. You can stay in the Wen family as long as you want. It's not inconvenient or inconvenient."
Xia Ruya lowered her head and was silent for a while before she raised her head. She said sadly on her pale and delicate face, "Grandma Wen, I will come to see you and Aunt Ning often in the future."
Old Madam Wen refused and said, "Ruya, look... ever since your Aunt Ning got pregnant, she has been in poor health and has been unhappy. It was only during the few days you stayed at the Wen family that she started to smile a little, so you should not go back."
Ning Shuqian held her hand and said earnestly, "Ruya, last night your uncle Wen asked me to tell you to move your things to the Wen family and live here for a long time. On the one hand, grandma is old and needs someone to accompany her. On the other hand, I am pregnant and need someone to talk to. You should not leave."
Xia Ruya's heart suddenly started beating wildly. Living in the Wen family... this was an incomparable temptation for her. The title of the Wen family's adopted daughter was at least better than the Xia family's illegitimate daughter. Besides... if she could gain a foothold in the Wen family with the identity of an adopted daughter, her advantages would be greater than those of a real eldest daughter of the Wen family.
Grandpa danced the first dance with her at the Wen Group's annual meeting last year, which indirectly acknowledged her identity as the adopted daughter of the Wen family to the entire Wen Group, the Beijing circle, and the media. If she took advantage of Ning Shuqian's fake pregnancy to move to the Wen family to live longer, there would be no problem with her staying there with her abilities. After all... She is a member of the Zhishan Yahui, and Grandpa Wen will not give up such a strong helper like her.
The person who faked the pregnancy was Ning Shuqian, not her. Although she helped Ning Shuqian with advice, she was not involved in many things. If the truth were to be revealed, she only needed to use some means. Even if she could not clear herself completely and stay out of it, at least she could make the Wen family not suspect her. Besides, Ning Shuqian was a smart person and would not involve her because Ning Shuqian still had to rely on her to deal with Wen Xinya.
In an instant, Xia Ruya's mind raced, and she had already made up her mind: "But..."
Old Madam Wen interrupted her and said, "It's nothing to worry about. Do you want to go back to the Xia family?"
Who in the circle doesn't know how cold-blooded the Xia family is towards Xia Ruya? When Xia Ruya was embroiled in a scandal, the Xia family didn't say anything publicly because they were afraid of the Wen family, but their attitude of not caring about it had already made their position clear.
It seemed that this sentence was the straw that broke Xia Ruya's back. She turned pale, bit her lips tightly with grievance, and her eyes flashed with tears: "But, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for me to stay in Wenchang like this..."
Old Madam Wen took her hand and kissed her, saying, "There's nothing wrong with that. As long as you're willing, you can always live in the Wen family. I believe your grandfather won't object."
Xia Ruya lowered her head and said nothing.
Ning Shuqian rolled her eyes, looked at Old Lady Wen, and frowned, "Mom, I think Ruya is right. If Ruya moves to the Wen family to live longer, it would be a shame for her to live in the guest room all the time. After all, Ruya is the adopted daughter of the Wen family. She is like a guest living under someone else's roof."
Xia Ruya raised her head, her face pale and she looked at Old Madam Wen with a gloomy expression. Since she was going to move back to the Wen family, she had to make her identity clear to the Wen family so that no one would dare to look down on her or neglect her. She wanted to enjoy the same treatment as Wen Xinya.
After hearing this, Old Lady Wen finally reacted: "Tell the servants to clean up the fourth east room and let Ruya live there."
A trace of disappointment flashed across Xia Ruya's eyes. She thought she could move to the east room 3 where she lived before. That was the main room of the Wen residence, representing the status of the owner of the Wen family. Although the east room 4 was also the master bedroom, it was a secondary room.
The second update will be added thanks to Yan Baoma’s reward!