Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 202: Tears Falling

Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Tears Falling

Her family was all here, where was she?

Yuanbao saw Xiaoqi seemed absent-minded, glanced down at the meat in his own bowl, then at his white rice. He hesitated for a moment before finally passing a piece of meat to Xiaoqi.

"Brother Xiaoqi, you should eat some meat."

The soft, gentle voice of the little girl woke Xiaoqi from his trance. Seeing the red-braised pork placed in his bowl, his tightly pressed lips finally relaxed a bit.

Seeing Yuanbao’s hopeful expression, Xiaoqi picked up the piece of meat and put it in his mouth.

Seeing him eating, Yuanbao let out a slight sigh of relief.

Brother Xiaoqi was eating the meat she gave him – that meant he had forgiven her.

With this thought, a smile returned to Yuanbao’s face, causing Lin Jian, who just happened to look up, to be taken aback.

This chubby little girl was really... quite cute...

While the atmosphere among the children was cheerful, things were a bit awkward at the main table.

Liu Jie, worried that Shen Wenchen might be unhappy, became less familiar and more cautious, while Chi Sheng was subtly observing him.

A city master at the age of 25 should not be underestimated, at least, not to the extent of letting him discover his true identity in a short time.

After all, Yuanbao and Xiaoqi were still in Yan City.

The Lin family indeed knew Chi Sheng’s identity, and so they all felt awkward too.

Despite being a bandit, Chi Sheng was their benefactor. They couldn’t possibly expose his identity now.

The patriarch of the Lin family attempted several times to start a conversation, but ended up swallowing his words before he could say anything.

He was genuinely afraid of saying something that would give them away.

Nanzhi looked at Shen Wenchen, who was continuously serving her food, and felt nervous.

The villain and the second male lead were gathered here at the table.

They couldn’t afford anything to go wrong.

Even if she was lucky, it might not be enough to save her life.

"Father and mother, I have been somewhat busy these few days, which is why I have not been able to visit until now."

While saying this, Shen Wenchen picked up his wine cup and stood up.

"What are you saying? We are all family, family," Father Lin hastily responded, also picking up his wine cup. Everyone had a drink and then it finally ended.

Upon hearing Father Lin say the words "we are all family", the smile on Shen Wenchen’s face clearly widened.

He toasted Lin Yicheng and Lin Ercheng in turn. Just as he was about to get up again, Nanzhi tugged covertly at his sleeve, signaling him to stop.

With his peach blossom eyes full of amusement and indulgence, Shen Wenchen looked at his wife. Nanzhi, in response, gave him a sharp look.

It seems that men everywhere behave the same way when they drink.

Getting scolded by his wife, Shen Wenchen felt an inexplicable happiness as if he had eaten honey. He was now under someone’s care, no longer having to rely on his brothers to help him back to the camp when drunk!

Liu Jie, who was in the middle of eating, looked the stunned scene with his mouth agape.

Shen Wenchen was rumored to be a fierce god in the army. When he became the city master of Yan City, Liu Jie became more aware of his strong-handed tactics, removing any opponents swiftly. However, over the course of more than two years, when had he ever seen the "Big Brother Shen" act like this?

Rather than resembling a city master, he now seemed like a love-struck youth, who could remain happy for a long time due to a single look from his beloved.

With Shen Wenchen’s affectionate gaze lingering on her in front of everyone, Nanzhi felt somewhat embarrassed. She glared at him once more before lowering her head to eat again.

This man really has no idea what shame is!

As Liu Jie sat there stunned, the people of the Lin family, one by one, seemed to treat it as a normal occurrence.

They had almost fallen out of surprise upon seeing Shen Wenchen like this for the first time. But after hearing what Lin Zihan and Lin Jian, two young family members, said, they all felt it was nothing unusual.

After all, a man who could stealthily visit his son in the middle of the night for two years straight, behaving this way with his wife was to be expected.

They really thought Shen Wenchen didn’t care about his son Zhiyu; instead, he found time in the late hours of every few nights to visit the child. And not just that, he even knew how to bring silver to bribe the two little ones to take care of Zhiyu.

"Wenchen, government affairs are undoubtedly crucial, but also pay attention to your health."

The mother-in-law’s affection for her son-in-law seemed to grow as she observed him.

Said attributes were embodied by Mother Lin.

"Thank you, mother-in-law."

Shen Wenchen accepted the vegetable that Mother Lin had picked for him with a smile on his face, a far cry from his fierce demeanor in the dungeon this morning.

Chi Sheng, who was watching Shen Wenchen from the side, slightly furrowed his eyebrows.

After entering the city, he had also gathered some information.

It was said that the newly appointed governor was an emotionless and cold General, but it seemed there was no similarity.

But what was the relationship between the woman and this governor?

Looking at Nanzhi, Chi Sheng had a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Why would Yuanbao cling to this woman and call her mother?

Could it be that this woman had any relationship with that one from two years ago?

"Young Chi, eat more, don’t be shy. Since you are dining with us, it means we are destined to meet. Make yourself at home."

Lin, their father, heartily communicated, indicating to Chi Sheng not to feel awkward.

"Understood, Uncle Lin." Chi Sheng nodded and took a mouthful of food.

Except for secretive glances at the two of them by Lin Yicheng and Lin Ercheng, the brothers kept their heads down and ate in silence.

In their opinion, what could possibly happen?

Chen Qiulan and Sun Cui, the sisters-in-law, exchanged glances and went on with their meals. It was not their place to talk about certain matters; the best they could do was watch.

Even though the meal was somehow finished, Chi Sheng, along with Xiaoqi and Yuanbao, expressed their gratitude and prepared to leave.

"Thank you very much, Uncle and Aunt Lin, for your hospitality today." With his naturally handsome appearance and scholarly demeanor, Chi Sheng spoke at a leisurely pace, which pleased everyone.

"There’s no need to thank us." just as Lin, their father, was about to extend an invitation for him to return with the children, he felt a tug on his back from his wife and swallowed his words.

"With more people currently in Yan City, be extra vigilant when you’re out with the children," Mother Lin said with a smile playing on her face.

"Alright."

Just as Chi Sheng nodded and prepared to leave with Yuanbao, he noticed the little girl’s face stained with tears.

"I want Mommy!"

"Yuanbao, be a good girl. You’ve made a mistake. Father will take you to find your mother, okay?"

Chi Sheng sighed, squatted down in front of Yuanbao, and recommended in a soft voice.

He knew that Yuanbao wished to have a mother who loved her, just like the other children in the hamlet. But where could he find her when she had long since abandoned them?

As for that woman two years ago, she might have already forgotten Yuanbao and moved on.

Though he was the leader of Qing Fenghan, he was reluctant to force people to do things against their will.

"Mommy is right here! I don’t want to be separated from Mommy!" Yuanbao’s eyes were full of tears, and her fair little face was somewhat flushed.

"Father is a liar! Mommy hasn’t come to find Yuanbao for a long, long time. Daddy didn’t take me to find Mommy, but Yuanbao found her! I refuse to leave!"

The large tears dripped like adrift pearls onto the ground, darkening the color of the soil below.

The little girl cried sorrowfully, a stubborn look on her small face, pulling at the heartstrings of everyone watching from the Lin family.

Chi Sheng was filled with guilt.

Only Lin Jian pulled out a small handkerchief from his bosom that Sun Cui gave him, held it out, and said,

"Sister, don’t cry, wipe your tears."

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