"Dad, Xiao Ze, there's no need to look so worried. Whether they want to win us over or get rid of us, they won't make a move against us so quickly. After all, we have bargaining chips in our hands. We don't need to act like we're facing a great enemy. No matter what happens, our family is together. Whatever hurdle comes our way, we'll get through it."
Wen Chenglin patted his younger brother's shoulder, then looked at his father and spoke firmly.
Wen Chenglin saw things clearly in this regard. No matter what, he would never let anyone hurt his family.
Everything they were thinking now was only speculation. After all, nothing had actually happened yet, and no amount of worrying would help.
They had called his younger brother back only because they were afraid something might happen to him while he was alone overseas. Now that he was back, they could take better care of him with him nearby.
Looking at his eldest son, Father Wen's face showed pride. His eldest son had always been dependable.
The three of them talked in the study for a while longer, leaving only when a servant came to tell them dinner was ready.
Mother Wen was already waiting downstairs.
"You three have been holed up in that study the whole time. Your son just got back—what work could possibly be so urgent? Can't you let him relax more? And you, Xiao Lin, Xiao Ze just got back. Take him out and have some fun. You two brothers are both so serious. Sometimes I think there are three old men in this house."
Mother Wen went on and on, and the father and two sons exchanged glances, all seeing the helplessness in one another's eyes.
There was no helping it. No matter how powerful they were outside, once they came home, they had to listen to their wife's or mother's nagging.
"Mom, listen to yourself. Dad was just saying that I should take Xiao Ze out and have fun these next few days. We weren't discussing work in the study, just chatting about everyday things. Besides, Xiao Ze said that once we're all free, we can go on a family trip together. Don't you want to go?" Wen Chenglin was adept at dealing with people outside, and cheering up his mother came naturally to him.
"A family trip? That sounds wonderful. We really should plan it properly." Mother Wen's attention was immediately diverted.
The family had not seen one another in a long time, so dinner was naturally a very happy affair.
That night, after Wen Chengze returned to his room, he leaned against the door and let out a long breath.
He had spent the entire day doing his best to control his emotions, afraid that even the slightest hint would show. His family had worried enough about his illness. He was grown up now and did not want to keep seeing sorrow and pain in their eyes.
But after returning home, Wen Chengze had to admit that it truly made him feel much warmer and calmer. It was different from the calm of living alone abroad. Perhaps he really should consider staying in the country for a while.
At the same time, in Father and Mother Wen's room.
"Honey, how do you think Xiao Ze is doing now?"
"Xiao Ze seemed completely normal in the study this afternoon. You were there at dinner too, weren't you? Everything was normal."
Mother Wen was still worried. "But I still feel like Xiao Ze is different."
Father Wen squeezed his wife's hand. "Xiao Ze has grown up too. He can't always be a child who loves to act spoiled. And think about how Xiao Ze used to be. Hasn't he changed a great deal now? At the very least, he can communicate with us normally."
Listening to Father Wen, Mother Wen closed her eyes. She could never forget her son from ten years ago, pale-faced and curled up in the corner. Xiao Ze simply did not talk as much now. Everything was getting better.
"Don't overthink it. Xiao Ze is doing well now."
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