CHAPTER 846: CHAPTER 757: DISLOCATED LIVES 45

At this moment, Wen Zhijin’s hair was disheveled, her face a chaotic mess of colors, looking increasingly embarrassed, while Wen Shuangshuang stood in front of her with elegance, watching her with a slight disdain, which fueled Wen Zhijin’s heart with intense resentment.

Zhu Shihao gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with disappointment as he looked at Wen Shuangshuang. "Wen Shuangshuang, I always thought you were the most outstanding person in the world, my idol, even a teacher to me. I respected you so much, but I never thought you’d be like this. No matter how talented you are, it’s in vain if your character is poor. I was truly blind to worship and admire someone like you!"

Wen Zhijin also appeared to be on the verge of tears. "Shuangshuang, what spectacle are you talking about? I don’t understand what you mean, clearly, you were in the lounge, and when no one was looking, you..." Before finishing her words, Wen Zhijin turned her head and cried in Zhu Shihao’s embrace, expressing her grievance without needing to finish the sentence.

Wen Shuangshuang didn’t even glance at Zhu Shihao, who was a mix of disappointment and anger, or at Wen Zhijin, who was putting on a show. All her attention was on Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun.

Wen Shuangshuang scrutinized Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun, carefully observing their expressions. She wanted to know what their reaction would be upon hearing the recording—whether they’d be disappointed and give up on her, or if they’d disbelieve the recording and continue to trust her.

Wen Shuangshuang roughly knew that in her past life, Wen Zhijin might have used this very trick to make Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun give up on her.

Back then, Wen Shuangshuang was trapped by the Fang Family’s remark about being poor and loving wealth, not daring to return to the Wen Family. Misunderstandings went unresolved, and it’s understandable how Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun might have given up on her.

Although reason can understand, Wen Shuangshuang couldn’t help but feel aggrieved, as it involved feelings. Whether love, friendship, or family, they cannot be handled rationally. Towards someone you care about, you’d subconsciously find excuses for them, even knowing they’re wrong.

Even though this incident made her seem quite detestable, just because of this, treating her that way seemed chilling to Wen Shuangshuang. Can a delayed explanation warrant unilateral condemnation and giving up on her?

Wen Shuangshuang’s probing gaze remained on Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun, and her expression unknowingly turned a bit cold. Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun were indeed in a bad mood, unwilling to believe that the daughter they had raised for over a decade, who was always smart and sensible, could be such a person.

But the voice in the recording was undeniably Wen Shuangshuang’s. After raising her for so many years, Wen Shuangshuang’s voice was imprinted in Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun’s hearts. It was unmistakable, and that’s why they felt such disappointment and sadness.

Seeing the disappointment on their faces, Wen Shuangshuang felt equally disappointed. She took a deep breath and exhaled, wanting to bitterly laugh. Was she too demanding of feelings? Whether it was Wen Jianyun or Liu Yun, they weren’t her real family, so why be too demanding?

Just as Wen Shuangshuang was about to completely let go of her feelings for Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun, Liu Yun suddenly spoke, "No, I don’t believe my daughter is like that. Shuangshuang was raised by me, I understand her character the best."

Liu Yun’s tone was exceedingly firm, her gaze at Wen Shuangshuang no longer confused or disappointed, only firmly trusting. Wen Jianyun’s voice followed, equally resolute, "I feel the same. I’ve watched the daughter I raised for over a decade, I know her character best. Shuangshuang couldn’t be that type of person, and she has never cared about money."

Liu Yun and Wen Jianyun’s words left Wen Shuangshuang stunned. A warmth surged within her, dispelling all disappointment. She inwardly told her past self, "Wen Shuangshuang, do you see? Your parents aren’t so quick to give up on you. They believe and support you."

Liu Yun and Wen Jianyun’s words not only shocked the onlookers but also left Wen Zhijin astounded and unbelieving. She didn’t expect that even at this point, with conclusive evidence, Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun still believed Wen Shuangshuang!

After the shock came anger. Why! Why! She was the Wen Family’s biological daughter, so why did her biological parents favor an outsider, thinking that even when bullied like this, the adopted daughter was best!

Did these two become enchanted? Why did they like Wen Shuangshuang so much? Why couldn’t they like her? Wen Zhijin clenched her teeth to the point of pain, her resentment and unwillingness nearly tangible.

At this point, a server holding a tablet approached. It was something Wen Shuangshuang had specifically asked the server to fetch from the lounge when she heard Wen Zhijin burst out with the recording.

The server was quite fast, bringing the tablet to Wen Shuangshuang shortly after. Holding the tablet, Wen Shuangshuang looked at Wen Zhijin with a light smile.

"Though your setup has many flaws, like, why would you bring a voice recorder to the patriarch’s birthday banquet? Did you know in advance that this would happen, convenient for gathering evidence?"

The crowd around them looked understanding, for they weren’t fools. They had considered this point earlier, thinking Wen Shuangshuang had been outsmarted by Wen Zhijin, who was adept at scheming. But observing Wen Shuangshuang’s composure now, the situation seemed to have hidden truths.

Wen Zhijin’s face changed with Wen Shuangshuang’s words. She realized this indeed didn’t make sense, but in her plan, Wen Shuangshuang was supposed to suffer total disgrace today.

By then, everyone would be busy watching the spectacle, discussing Wen Shuangshuang’s downfall, and wouldn’t remember this unreasonable detail. Wen Zhijin hadn’t anticipated such a calm reaction from the crowd.

One must know that now, anything happening online, especially in the entertainment or high society, particularly scandals, would attract a group of people watching, gossiping, and making cynical remarks. Who would have thought these people would be so calm?

In fact, Wen Zhijin had misjudged. She thought these people, who always emphasized poise and etiquette, would be like ordinary folks, enjoying sharing sensational gossip online and acting as keyboard warriors. If they behaved like that, their companies would have gone bankrupt by now.

Not waiting for Wen Zhijin to explain, Wen Shuangshuang curled her lips into a sarcastic smile and continued, "Wen Zhijin, since you remember I’m good with computers, you should know there’s nothing I can’t uncover. Just listening to sound isn’t enough; adding a visual makes it interesting."