Xiao Ze Is Doing Well Now

"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 move against us that quickly. After all, we have leverage. We don't need to act like we're facing a great enemy right now. No matter what happens, our family is together. Whatever hurdle comes our way, we'll get through it."

Wen Chenglin patted his younger brother on the shoulder, then looked at his father and spoke firmly.

Wen Chenglin saw the situation clearly. No matter what, he would not let anyone hurt his family.

For now, all their thoughts were merely predictions. Since nothing had actually happened yet, there was no use worrying themselves sick.

They had called his younger brother back only because they feared something might happen to him while he was alone overseas. Now that he was home, they could take better care of him.

Looking at his eldest son, Father Wen's face showed pride. His eldest son had always been dependable.

The three men chatted 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 the study this whole time. Your son just got back—what official business could there possibly be to discuss? Can't you let him relax a little? And you, Xiao Lin, Xiao Ze just got back. Take him out and have some fun. You two brothers are both so serious that I'm starting to think there are three old men in this house."

After Mother Wen's stream of complaints, the three men exchanged glances and saw the helplessness in one another's eyes.

There was no helping it. No matter how powerful you were outside, once you came home, you had to listen to your wife or mother nag.

"Mom, listen to yourself. Dad was just saying that I should take Xiao Ze out to have fun for the next few days. We weren't talking about work in the study, just 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 smooth and sociable outside, and cheering up his own mother came naturally to him.

"A family trip? That sounds wonderful. We really should plan it properly." Mother Wen's attention was immediately diverted.

Since the family had not seen one another in so long, 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 trying his best to control his emotions, afraid that even the slightest hint would show. His family had already worried enough about his illness. He was grown now, and he did not want to keep seeing sorrow and pain in their eyes.

But after returning home, Wen Chengze had to admit that it made him feel much warmer and calmer. It was different from the peace of living alone overseas. Perhaps he really should consider staying in the country for a while.

At the same time, in Father and Mother Wen's room.

"Darling, how do you think Xiao Ze is doing now?"

"Xiao Ze was perfectly normal in the study this afternoon. You were there at dinner too, weren't you? Everything seemed normal."

Mother Wen was still worried. "But I keep feeling that Xiao Ze is still different."

Father Wen clasped 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 the son from ten years ago, pale-faced and curled up in the corner. Xiao Ze simply did not like talking as much now. Everything was moving in a better direction.

"Don't overthink it. Xiao Ze is doing very well now."