Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 24

Wen Yu was renting a house in the city. He only had one house in his hometown, and it was the Wen family’s ancestral home. Wen Yu and Zhou Mei exchanged glances and firmly expressed to everyone that they would not sell it.

“Wen Xun, that’s enough. If you want money, just sell your own house, your brother only has this one house.”

“Wen Xun only knows to bully honest people!”

“That’s right. If they really lack money and want to sell their houses, they won’t even have enough for their children to go to school. You won’t get a share of the money no matter what.”

As most of the people present were advocating for the eldest branch, the second branch of the Wen family realized that their efforts were in vain. In an attempt to diffuse the tension, Wen Xun smiled and said, “If you are not interested in selling, then we won’t force the matter. We just wanted to ask today. Alright, since that’s settled, we’ll take our leave now.”

Wen Nian sneered in her heart, but she still shouted timidly, “Wait, the matter of trespassing and hitting me isn’t settled yet.”

Wen Nian’s voice wasn’t loud, but it was enough for her parents to hear.

Zhou Mei turned around to check if Wen Nian had been hurt, which she hadn’t noticed earlier. Wen Xing’s original intent of settling the matter had now changed. His attitude became slightly more firm as he told the police officer, “I want to pursue this matter until the end.”

Wen Xun panicked when he heard that. “Big Brother, we’re family. There’s no need to be so ruthless!”

Wen Nian had deliberately messed up her hair during the fight previously. Her clothes were also a little wrinkled, and her eyes were red. Although Zhou Mei did not find any external injuries, her heart still ached.

The saying “a mother’s love is as fierce as a tiger” is not wrong at all. If it weren’t for the presence of the police officer, Zhou Mei would have wanted nothing more than to flay Li’s second brother alive. They had never laid a finger on Wen Nian before, and now an outsider had beaten her. She felt like there was a tiger living inside her, ready to tear someone apart. “When you were hitting us, did you ever consider that we’re family?!”

“We wouldn’t want such brothers. Officer, they were the ones who broke into our house first, and we only fought back in self-defense. We must pursue this matter! We will not reconcile!”

Observing the situation, Li Ke realized that there was no room for negotiation. She spoke firmly, “Big Brother, Sister-in-law, I won’t be able to take care of Wen Xun while I’m in detention. Additionally, my elder and second brother’s salaries have been delayed. Once I’m released, I will have to come to your house to eat since I won’t be able to afford food. Don’t worry, we won’t be freeloading. We can also help send Wen Nian to and from school.”

Wen Xun and his family were capable of doing such things. After all, they were only detained for a few days. Li Ke’s words clearly made Zhou Mei and Wen Xing apprehensive. They were angry and helpless.

Upon seeing her parents’ powerlessness, Wen Nian pursed her lips and turned to Li Ke, saying, “I’ll also go visit my cousin who’s in her first year of high school. I’ll let her know that you guys are also in the city.”

Li Ke doted on her daughter to the core. She was now a first-year student and would only return home on weekends like third-year students.

Wen Nian’s words hit the nail on the head, leaving Li Ke uncertain about how to break the impasse.

Wen Xing also understood his daughter’s intentions and expressed his attitude again.

At this moment, Wei Feng arrived with a few people, including two police officers who came along. When the senior police officer saw the badge worn by one of the arriving persons indicating his rank, his pupils contracted slightly.

Wei Feng’s voice was a little hoarse, but it was as loud as a bell. “It’s better to come at the right time. It’s quite lively.”

As soon as Wen Nian saw the person she had been waiting for, she quickly walked over. “Grandpa Wei, you and my grandfather have been friends for many years. When my second uncle came to the mourning hall to argue about the property division, you happened to be there paying your respects, and you were also one of the witnesses. Now that my second uncle has gone back on his word, I hope you can speak up for my family!”

Wen Nian recounted Wen Xun’s intentions and Li Ke’s threatening words.

Wei Feng glanced at the second branch of the Wen family, and his eagle-like eyes intimidated Wen Xun. In the past, when Wei Feng occasionally came to visit his father, Wen Xun had sensed a cold ruthlessness in Wei Feng’s gaze that made him uneasy. Moreover, as Wen Xun was adopted by the Wen family, Wei Feng never interacted with the second branch. His superior attitude made Wen Xun feel inferior and hesitant to provoke him.

Wei Feng enjoyed the way Wen Nian looked at him. It was the look of a weak person seeking protection.

Wei Feng looked at Wen Xing and spoke slowly and deliberately, “Of course, we will follow the rules. But since they have come to argue with the people in the house, it doesn’t make sense for you to just let it go. Wen Xing, as the head of the family, you need to be firm and resolute.”

The police officers behind Wei Feng quickly approached and conversed with the other police officers. Then, they escorted Li Ke and the Li brothers into the police car. With the vanguard gone, Wen Xun lost his confidence and didn’t dare to create any further trouble. He decided to wait for the Li family’s release before attempting to escape.

The onlookers were still relishing the scene, and Zhou Mei quickly dispersed the crowd.