Chapter 1166: Xia Ruya’s Hidden Agenda
Wen Xinya smirked slowly and thought to herself, Grandpa really is shrewd. The servant of the Li Family, Uncle Yu, thinks that he’s so superior to us and acts like Xia Ruya had been treated unfairly in the Wen Family home. He thinks he can teach us a lesson and a.s.sert dominance so as to back his missy up.
However, he has forgotten that we’re in Capital city, not Harbor City!
Perhaps, in Harbor City, Uncle Yu may be greatly respected by Old Mr. Li and everyone else around him. However, we’re in Capital city, which is the center of China’s power, politics and wealth. Anyone who has a powerful status in Capital city is definitely not to be trifled with. Besides, all the tyc.o.o.ns and prestigious families here all place great emphasis on rules.
Uncle Yu did not have the rights to speak at all.
Old Mr. Wen took a glance at the respectful Butler Yu who was standing beside him and said, “Butler Yu, please take Mr. Yu to the hall for some tea. It’s been a long time since I met Ruya and I’d like to speak to her.”
His words were astonis.h.i.+ngly lethal, though they sounded cordial.
A look of dejection formed on Uncle Yu’s face because his plans had backfired. He frantically suppressed his emotions and said, “Old Mr. Wen, you’re being too courteous. Old Sir was the one who wanted us to visit you today.”
Uncle Ye lost terribly during his first conflict with Old Mr. Wen. However, he was a servant from a prestigious family and hence, had a high emotional quotient. He soon adjusted his att.i.tude and spoke in a humble tone.
This old man and the little one from the Wen Family are really tough nuts to crack. I wonder how Missy even dealt with them.
Old Mr. Wen said coldly, “When I was younger, I visited Harbor City a couple of times and I’ve also met Old Mr. Li a few times before too. I wonder if he’s still as healthy as he was back then.”
Old Mr. Li was more senior than Old Mr. Wen, and since Uncle Yu had mentioned about Old Mr. Li, Old Mr. Wen could not be ill-mannered either. Hence, his composure and polite att.i.tude made him look collected.
Just as Uncle Yu was about to answer, Xia Ruya said smilingly, “Thank you for your concern, Old Mr. Wen. My Grandpa is old in his years and he’s no longer as healthy as he used to be, though his health is not ailing.”
Old Mr. Wen said with a smile, “People tend to be in better health when they’re happy. Now that Old Mr. Li has you to accompany him, he’d definitely be delighted. His health will improve.”
He sounded genuine and sincere. After all… the situation in the Wen Family was similar to that of the Li Family. Hence, others would think that he was just feeling empathetic…
Xia Ruya said smilingly, “Just like you, Grandpa Wen.”
Xia Ruya’s words seemed to be full of sincerity and her voice was also much gentler than usual.
Old Mr. Wen remained silent.
Wen Xinya smiled and watched as Old Mr. Wen and Xia Ruya spoke to each other out of courtesy. Actually, they were just being sarcastic to each other.
Although Uncle Yu sounded much more polite than before, he was clearly trying to use Old Mr. Li to gain dominance.
However, Old Mr. Wen obviously wouldn’t fall for it. In order to foil Uncle Yu’s plans, Old Mr. Wen deliberately asked about Old Mr. Li’s health. Xia Ruya decided to answer, for fear that Old Mr. Li would embarra.s.s her again.
Now, Old Mr. Wen had gained dominance… they only had to tackle accordingly, regardless of what Xia Ruya and Uncle Yu do or say later on…
Xia Ruya bit her lip and looked at Old Mr. Wen, seemingly wanting to speak.
Old Mr. Wen pretended not to notice and an awkward silence filled the air in the living room.
Uncle Yu felt that he had to do something. After all… they were the ones who were at the Wen Family mansion for a visit on behalf of Old Mr. Li. Since they were representing the Li Family, they definitely had something to tell them.
After a moment of silence, Uncle Yu said, “Old Mr. Li instructed me to accompany Missy to pay you a visit, mainly because he’d like to thank you for taking care of Missy for so many years. Old Mr. Li initially wanted to visit you personally, but I’m sure you know that he’s too busy with managing the Li Family’s huge business because he doesn’t have any heirs to help him. Hence, he couldn’t make it. Please pardon us, Old Mr. Wen.”
Although Uncle Yu sounded rather sincere, Wen Xinya knew that they were not earnest in thanking the Wen Family and were instead trying to make them feel uncomfortable. By rights, the Li Family owed the Wen Family a huge favor for raising and providing for their only heir. Regardless of how busy Old Mr. Li may be, he ought to visit the Wen Family personally to thank Old Mr. Wen. Yet, he sent a servant to express his grat.i.tude instead. Not to mention, Uncle Yu even tried to provoke Wen Xinya before thanking Old Mr. Wen. Their att.i.tude… was way too haughty and disrespectful!
Even Old Mr. Wen had the same thoughts. His face grew sullen and he said coldly, “Old Mr. Li is being too courteous.”
His remark seemed rather sarcastic.
Uncle Yu was momentarily speechless.
Xia Ruya explained smilingly, “Grandpa Wen, throughout all these years, you showered me with love and imparted teachings to me patiently. I’m utmost grateful towards you and so is Grandpa. When I was on my way to Capital city, Grandpa continuously instructed me to visit you and thank you in person.”
Her meek and gentle words made it hard for them to retort.
Wen Xinya’s eyes turned gloomy while Old Mr. Wen pressed his lips together and remained silent.
After Xia Ruya made a tactful remark, Uncle Yu added, “Throughout all these years, you’ve been taking good care of Miss Ruya. This is a token of appreciation and grat.i.tude from Old Mr. Li. Old Mr. Wen, please accept it. Otherwise, Old Mr. Li will feel bad.”
Uncle Yu then handed a few doc.u.ments, some exquisite boxes and two gold cards to Old Mr. Wen while keeping his eyes fixed onto him.
It was an exorbitant amount of money which included the sum of money that Old Mr. Wen had given Xia Ruya when she left the Wen Family home back then, as well as some jewelry and real estate properties, all of which amounted to more than 200 million yuan. The Li Family returned the Wen Family twice the amount of money that Old Mr. Wen had spent on Xia Ruya throughout all these years.
The Li Family was known to be a wealthy family in Harbor City.
200 million yuan meant nothing to Old Mr. Li.
Old Mr. Li felt that he ought to spend that sum of money, for they could not be unfeeling towards the Wen Family just because they were cruel to Xia Ruya.