Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family
Chapter 247 - 247: A Heart-wrenching Act

Chapter 247: A Heart-wrenching Act

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Wen Nian chose to keep Shen Jun’s investigation results and her own suspicions a secret from her parents. Her main concern was that her parents might inadvertently reveal crucial information to the enemy if they were to learn about it.

When Wen Xing and Zhou Mei spotted Wei Feng, their expressions showed mild surprise, but they hastened their steps to greet him. “Hey there, Old Mr. Wei! What brings you here so late? Is everything alright?”

Wei Feng wore his usual warm smile and spoke with emotion, “I had a dream about your father during my afternoon nap today. He even asked how you all were doing. Counting on my fingers, I realized it’s been a whole year since I last contacted you. I felt ashamed and thought 1 owed it to him. That’s why 1 decided to drop by after work today.”

As Wei Xing listened to Wei Feng’s words, memories of his father flooded his mind. His heart skipped a beat, and his eyes welled up with tears. “I’m doing well. If my father visits you in your dreams again, please tell him that we’re alright. Let him know there’s no need to worry.”

A hint of moisture gleamed in Wen Xing’s eyes. After a pause, he managed a smile and added, “Dad always had his own unique way of doing things. He only visited me in my dreams the second year after he passed away. After that, I never dreamt of him again. I never expected him to pop up in your dreams for a chat.”

Wei Feng chuckled warmly. “Your dad misses me, I suppose.”

Seeing this, Zhou Mei knew that the conversation wouldn’t end anytime soon, so she invited Wei Feng upstairs.

Wen Nian felt a faint gaze on her. She didn’t need to look to know that it was definitely Wei Xiao.

After entering the Wen residence, Wei Feng and Wei Xiao settled onto the long sofa in the center. Zhou Mei reached for some tea leaves, but Wei Feng stopped her gently. “Zhou Mei, don’t go through the trouble. A simple glass of water will do. We’re old folks, and drinking tea at this hour might keep us up all night.”

Wen Xing grinned playfully and exchanged jokes with Wei Feng.

After a few minutes of casual conversation, Wei Feng shifted gears and brought up a more serious matter. “By the way, I had a talk with your boss today, and he mentioned that both you and your wife have resigned from your jobs for good. It’s been quite some time. What’s going on?”

Nobody appreciated being discreetly investigated. Wei Feng played it cool, leaving it to Wen Xing to share if he wished.

With a slightly embarrassed smile, Wen Xing explained, “Yes, our two kids at home needed a lot of funds for their education. Zhou Mei and I thought of opening a noodle shop to earn more money.”

Wei Feng nodded, understanding the situation. Then, he cast a mock reproachful glance at Wen Xing. “You rascal, how many times have I told you to come to me when you’re in a tight spot? Your father and I were like life and death partners! But you two are too stubborn, trying to shoulder everything on your own, leaving me feeling useless.”

Saying this, Wei Feng wiped his eyes’ corners with the back of his hand, his voice choked, “I know the exhaustion that comes with running a kitchen. Seeing you like this, it really tugs at my heart. Poor Brother Wen!”

“Here’s the deal. I’ll take care of the kids’ school fees and living expenses. This time, I won’t take no for an answer! If I don’t do this, 1 won’t replace peace in sleeping or eating. Frankly speaking, I’m a man who’s halfway into the grave already. I could kick the bucket any day. Don’t let me carry such a huge regret!”

Wen Xing and Zhou Mei were straightforward people, devoid of pretense. Observing Wei Feng’s sincerity and emotions, any lingering doubts they had about him began to fade.

Had Wen Nian not been privy to Wei Feng’s true nature, she would have been convinced that he was a loyal soul, the kind that repays kindness without question. Even an Oscar-winning actor might concede defeat!

Wei Feng’s words made it difficult for Wen Xing and Zhou Mei to reject him. The atmosphere of the conversation was very harmonious. Wei Feng noticed that Wen Nian had not spoken and was sitting alone in an armchair on the other side.

Wei Feng’s gaze fell on Wen Nian, a smile curving his lips. “What’s the matter, young lady? You’re unusually quiet tonight.”

Meeting Wei Feng’s gaze, Wen Nian replied with an obedient smile, “It doesn’t feel right for a young girl like me to butt in while the elders are talking.”

A twitch fluttered across Wei Feng’s face. If he recalled correctly, the assertive individual who had confronted him in his office last year wasn’t Wen Xing, but her. Suspecting that Wen Nian was scheming, Wei Feng had to repeat his words twice in his mind before addressing her.

Wei Feng broached the subject of Wei Lai, speaking sincerely, “I did fall short in guiding Wei Lai properly. Her actions brought a lot of distress to Wen Nian. I’m at fault. The Wei Corporation faced difficulties last year, and the business situation wasn’t great. Towards the end of the year, the company even discussed expanding to the capital in search of fresh business prospects..”