It was Luo Yuan who took Wen Jinglou's arm.
She was wearing a camel-colored trench coat today, with a belt cinching her impossibly slender waist. Her slightly wavy long hair draped over her shoulders. With light makeup on her face, she looked gentle, noble, and possessed an extraordinary temperament.
Although Yang Li was dripping with jewels, compared to Luo Yuan, she looked like a mere nouveau riche.
The innate elegance and aristocratic aura of Luo Yuan were something Yang Li could never match in her entire life.
Seeing Wen Jinglou's stiff posture, Luo Yuan revealed a smile at the corners of her lips. "Yanyan and Xiaoshu are downstairs. Have you finished your purchase?"
Wen Jinglou nodded. "Yes, I have."
The sales assistant recognized Luo Yuan and carefully handed the black card and the bag to Wen Jinglou.
Yang Li frowned deeply as she looked at Luo Yuan. "Aren't you Princess Luo Yuan who just got divorced? How do you know Wen Jinglou?"
Even though Luo Yuan was divorced, she was still out of reach. How could she possibly take a fancy to Wen Jinglou?
"Do you know that Wen Jinglou is impotent? He's not a man at all. When I was with him in the past, he never even touched me. He's no different from a eunuch!"
Wen Jinglou's face darkened coldly as he shouted, "Shut up!"
Unwilling to accept that Wen Jinglou was doing better than her and had found a woman more beautiful and noble than her, Yang Li didn't shut up. Instead, she became even more unfiltered. "Why should I shut up? You're a poor wretch, an incompetent man. Do you think that by selling yourself to Luo Yuan you can fly up a branch and become a phoenix? You..."
Slap!
Before Yang Li could finish her sentence, her husband beside her suddenly slapped her across the face.
"H-husband, why did you hit me?"
Yang Li's husband had just received a message from his multinational company's headquarters. He was fired and would no longer serve as the president of the multinational company.
Because he had offended Rex's son.
Yang Li's husband immediately searched online for a photo of Rex's son.
As a result...
The man in the photo looked exactly like the man currently being insulted by Yang Li.
In other words, Yang Li's ex-husband was the son of Duke Rex.
"It's one thing for you to run your mouth normally, but do you know who is standing right in front of you? He is Duke Rex's only son! You've cost me my job. You really are good for nothing but ruining things!"
Yang Li's face turned pale. She widened her eyes and looked at Wen Jinglou in disbelief, her lips trembling uncontrollably. "Y-you..."
Wen Jinglou ignored Yang Li. He never used his power to oppress others unless they went too far.
It wasn't until Wen Jinglou and Luo Yuan left that Yang Li and her husband recovered their senses. The two immediately chased downstairs.
Several black luxury cars were parked at the entrance of the mall.
Wen Yan and Wen Xiaoshu got out of the car. The two smilingly opened the car door for Wen Jinglou and Luo Yuan.
Seeing Wen Xiaoshu, Yang Li and her husband felt their legs go weak.
Wasn't Wen Xiaoshu the little prince newly announced by the royal family, the newly appointed crown prince?
What shocked and terrified them even more was that Wen Xiaoshu actually called Wen Jinglou 'Dad'.
Yang Li's legs gave way, and she slumped onto the ground.
"The little prince is the little boy he adopted back then..."
If she hadn't despised him for being poor back then, despised him for adopting a child with no blood relation, would she be the one enjoying the wealth and glory now?
"Bitch! Of all the people you could offend, you just had to offend the royal family and the Duke's family!" Yang Li's husband slapped her fiercely across the face again.
Yang Li sat slumped on the ground, shivering, regretting everything.
...
In the luxury car.
Wen Yan drove, Wen Xiaoshu sat in the passenger seat, and Wen Jinglou and Luo Yuan sat in the back row.
The atmosphere in the car was quite silent.
Wen Jinglou looked at Luo Yuan, hesitating to speak.
Wen Yan glanced through the rearview mirror, feeling extremely anxious in her heart.
[My dad is really a block of wood when it comes to romance. When I saw Yang Li appear in the system, I just casually mentioned it to Luo Yuan, and she immediately followed us to the mall to back my dad up. My dad should at least thank her!]
Wen Jinglou sweatdropped.
In terms of romance, he could be said to be a blank sheet of paper. He was indeed a bit at a loss.
"Miss Luo, thank you for earlier."
Wen Yan and Wen Xiaoshu exchanged a glance and both silently shook their heads.
[My dad has really remained single all these years through sheer skill.]
[Still calling her 'Miss Luo', acting so distant. He really doesn't understand romance.]
[Oh my gosh, hurry up and give her the bag when you thank her!]
Wen Jinglou hurriedly presented the bag to Luo Yuan.
Luo Yuan took the bag, a smile curling her lips. "I also have to thank you for your care and company during the days I was locked in the detention room."
Almost being strangled to death by Lawson, to be honest, had left her with lingering trauma.
Fortunately, Wen Jinglou would stand guard outside every night. Although he was wooden and didn't know what to say to her, his presence was like a reassuring pill to her.
Sometimes when she couldn't sleep, she would stare at his tall back.
He was a man of few words, but he could give her a sense of security.
Luo Yuan took out an expensive luxury watch from her bag. "This is my gift to you."
Wen Jinglou waved his hand. "Miss Luo, there's no need to be so polite."
Wen Yan glanced through the rearview mirror and said with a smile, "The watch is so beautiful. Dad, let Sister Luo Yuan help you put it on!"
Luo Yuan was only a dozen years older than Wen Yan, and she looked young and beautiful. Wen Yan really didn't want to call her 'Auntie'.
If she really ended up with her dad, she would change how she addressed her then!
Luo Yuan looked at Wen Jinglou with a gentle smile. "Mr. Wen, please expose your wrist."
Wen Yan winked at Wen Jinglou through the rearview mirror.
[Dad, stop being so reserved!]
Wen Jinglou had no choice but to roll up his sleeve, exposing his wrist.
Luo Yuan helped Wen Jinglou put the watch on his wrist. When her fingertips touched the skin of his wrist, it felt like a soft feather brushing past, bringing a hint of tingling numbness.
The tips of Wen Jinglou's ears unconsciously turned bright red.
[Hahaha, my dad's ears have turned as red as a boiled shrimp.]
Wen Xiaoshu covered his mouth and giggled.
Wen Jinglou was so embarrassed he wanted to dig a hole and hide in it.
...
The Luo family prepared a large table of food.
After dinner, seeing Luo Yuan go to the garden alone, Rex hurriedly urged Wen Jinglou to go over.
Wen Jinglou caught up with Luo Yuan, and the two walked side by side for a distance.
Luo Yuan looked at his tense and restrained appearance, her lips curling up slightly. "It seems the two families are trying to matchmake us."
Wen Jinglou gave a low hum of agreement. He didn't quite dare to meet Luo Yuan's eyes.
Luo Yuan was noble and beautiful, and he felt he wasn't worthy of her.
Seeing Wen Jinglou acting as if he didn't dare to get close to her, Luo Yuan seemed to realize something. She smiled and said, "Don't feel burdened. There's no need to force matters of the heart. So much has happened these past few days, and I want a change of scenery to clear my mind. I'm planning to go abroad and travel the world."
The words Wen Jinglou was about to say were swallowed back down.
He knew it was impossible for her to have any thoughts about another man right now.
Even if he confessed his feelings, she wouldn't accept them.
Why cause her trouble?
Wen Jinglou nodded. "That's good. I hope you have a great time and soon forget those unhappy things."
Hearing him say this, a flash of dimness and disappointment crossed Luo Yuan's eyes.
He didn't ask her to stay. He must not have any feelings for her!
