Stealing Your Heart

After asking about Yanchen, Lin Xinyan inquired about Wen Xiaoji’s son. “Why didn’t we see Zinuo at the table just now?”

“Sigh.” To him, it would have been better if his son weren’t mentioned. “When he wasn’t willing to join the army, he insisted on doing whatever he fancied. But up to now, I’ve not seen him produce any concrete results. He must have been spoiled by his Mom.”

“Is he not your son too?” Chen Shihan heard Wen Xiaoji’s remarks just as she entered with a plate of fruits. She couldn’t help but retort, “It’s all my fault but did you do anything to help?”

“Wasn’t I busy with work?” Wen Xiaoji rebutted meekly.

“You ignored him because you were busy and yet you complain that I spoil him. It’s hard being in my place.” Chen Shihan put the plate of fruits down on the table. Looking at Lin Xinyan, she explained with a smile, “Zinuo is just as rebellious as Xiaoji was when he was young. They’re both unwilling to accept the path their parents laid out for them. Instead, they enjoy finding their own way.”

Lin Xinyan laughed. “Sons usually take after their fathers.”

Wen Xiaoji was speechless as he was indeed at constant loggerheads with his father when he was young.

“It’s in the genes. His character has been inherited by his son,” Chen Shihan asserted.

something I would like to discuss with you,”

Lin Xinyan nodded.

it outside.” Chen Shihan walked over and both of them headed

was closed, Lin Xinyan asked, “What is

in recent years although it was mostly because of Zong Jinghao. Now that

without saying that a gift was obligated. However, she pondered on what she should get for

Xinyan couldn’t care less

do.” Chen Shihan felt that two presents were appropriate. After all, she knew

have to prepare

be the case. They too are obligated to

mess later?” Lin Xinyan

In the study.

wanted to go out too. “Why don’t we

as he felt less guilty. To face Zong Jinghao alone was a stressful situation despite his advanced