Chapter 557 - Father, How Does It Feel to Have Your Wrist Dislocated?
Reborn Aristocrat: Return of the Vicious Heiress
Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios
Wen Xinya stood calmly and quietly by the side, with an icy cold gaze in her eyes that were terrifying like daggers. She exuded a formidable aura and she appeared extremely menacing, cold, aloof, ruthless and cruel. It was as if she had been through all sorts of bloodshed. It seemed the slightest touch and contact with her was fatal and deadly.
Everyone was shocked and terrified that a young girl like her would have such a daunting aura.
Wen Haowenâs breath quickened and he suddenly found it hard to breathe. Although Wen Xinya was still underage and was much shorter than him, she exuded an overbearing sense of superiority which made him feel oppressed and suffocated.
Ning Shuqianâs heart began to pound rapidly, feeling as if Wen Xinyaâs gaze was slitting her body. Wen Xinya glared daggers at her stomach in a fierce and ferocious manner, causing Ning Shuqian to feel a cold chill down her spine. She could not help but get the goosebumps.
Wen Xinya said calmly, âIf thereâs nothing else, Iâm going back to my room now.â
She then turned around and left.
She was not in the mood to continue arguing with Ning Shuqian and Wen Haowen, for they were deadlier and more cunning than snakes.
âYou bastard, hold it right there.â Wen Haowen snapped out of his trance and flew into a rage at the thought of getting stunned by an underage girl.
Wen Xinya stood still and stared at Wen Haowen quietly. She smiled coldly and said in an unfeeling manner, âFather, if thereâs something youâd like to say, make it clear right now. Iâm sure you know that Iâm very busy with the preparations for my coming-of-age ceremony as well as my final year examinations. I canât even spare two minutes.â
She remained calm while her forehead creased into a frown, appearing extremely annoyed.
Wen Haowen gritted his teeth in anger and he wished he could just give her a huge slap on her face. However, he suddenly felt a dull ache in his wrist when he was suddenly reminded of the time when Wen Xinya hit him relentlessly in the hospital back then.
Ning Shuqian took a deep breath and calmed herself down. âWen Xinya, donât you get too smug or arrogant. Youâve caused the Wen Familyâs reputation to be tarnished because of your scandal and the Wen Corporation made a huge monetary loss as well. Shouldnât you be giving your father an explanation?â
Wen Xinyaâs reaction was beyond her expectations. She wondered, Is she really dauntless and nonchalant about it? Or is she just pretending to stay calm so as to hide her fear?
âAunt Ning, how would you like me to explain it?â Wen Xinya asked as her rosy lips curled into a smile, like an alluring, blooming flower. Her smile complemented her beauty.
âYou should be asking yourself that question. After all, youâre the one who caused the scandal,â Ning Shuqian said, lowering her head slightly. Beautiful and mesmerizing things often invoked a sense of discomfort in others. An example would be Wen Xinyaâs smile.
Wen Xinya answered calmly, âAunt Ning, have you read the news report on the bottom right of this morningâs newspapers?â
Seeing how calm and composed she was, Ning Shuqian could not help but be filled with a sudden ominous feeling. She subconsciously whipped out the newspapers and shifted her gaze onto the bottom right corner of the newspapers. She instantly widened her eyes in shock and felt as if her words had been stuck in her throat.
Wen Xinya stared at Ning Shuqian who was staring at her in disdain and continued, âAunt Ning, itâs already been two years but your scandal is still being reported in the newspapers.â
Ning Shuqian was at a loss for words and grimaced distastefully. Wen Xinyaâs words had stripped her off of her rights to speak.
Wen Haowenâs black brows furrowed into a frown and he snapped. âWen Xinya, forget about trying to shirk off the responsibility by dragging your Aunt Ning into this. Even if she had been embroiled in a scandal previously, she did not cause the Wen Familyâs reputation to be tarnished or cause the Wen Corporation to suffer a major loss.â
âFather, what do you mean then? How would you like me to explain? Do you want me to give up the coming-of-age ceremony? Or would you like me to give in and adhere to your arrangements, and move abroad?â Wen Xinya questioned with raised brows, staring at Wen Haowen in contempt. She simply wanted to make Ning Shuqian shut up.
Wen Haowen felt as if she had seen through his soul and as if all of his intentions had been bared. He suddenly felt as if he was in no place to say anything. A short phrase of hers had exposed his innermost thoughts.
Staring at Wen Haowenâs changing expressions, Ning Shuqian interjected. âXinya, youâve gotten the wrong idea about your father. He doesnât have those intentions. The Wen Corporation doesnât belong solely to the Wen Family, there are lots of other shareholders as well. As the heiress of the Wen Family, you actually got yourself involved in such a scandal and caused the Wen Corporationâs stock price to plunge so low. As the CEO of the Wen Corporation, your father has to explain himself to the other shareholders.â
Wen Haowen recovered from the shock and hurriedly agreed. âThatâs what I meant. Yet, you donât understand it at all. You donât even have the Wen Familyâs reputation and interests at heart.â
Wen Xinya smirked coldly and said, âSuch brazen words.â
Ning Shuqian smiled smugly and thought to herself, Wen Xinya, arenât you really sharp-tongued and articulate? Pretending to have her best interests at heart, Ning Shuqian said, âXinya, I know that anyone would be upset if they were in your position, but you should at least spare a thought for your father. It may seem like a glorious task to run the Wen Corporation, but he still has to answer to the shareholders. Itâs difficult for him, so stop putting him in a spot. Give him an answer and a suitable explanation that he can give to the shareholders.â
Wen Xinya said calmly, âFather, itâs up to you to decide what to say to the shareholders. I donât have any objections⦠If thereâs nothing else youâd like to say, Iâm going to go back to my room to catch up on reading.â
Answer to the Wen Corporation shareholders? Heâs just trying to take the moral high ground and scare me just because Iâm inexperienced. He definitely has the authority and a say in the Wen Corporation since the Wen Family holds 55% of the Wen Corporation shares. Besides, the Wen Corporation had earned lots of money for the shareholders and they had never made a loss before. Those people just have to wait for their bonus. Why would they bother about the plunge in stock prices?
The veins on Wen Haowenâs forehead began to bulge and he grabbed the ashtray on the glass coffee table before throwing it at Wen Xinya.
Wen Xinya hurriedly dodged. She then glowered at Wen Haowen and said, âFather⦠how does it feel to have your wrist dislocated?â
Wen Haowen instantly recalled the incident that took place in the hospital back then. Glowering at Wen Xinya menacingly, he exclaimed, âWen Xinya, you treacherous and unfilial daughter! Are you threatening me?â
Wen Xinya answered composedly, âFather, youâve gotten the wrong idea about me. How could I possibly dare to threaten you? Iâm just reminding you not to forget the pain just because itâs over!â
She then turned around and walked away.
Staring at Wen Xinya while she walked away arrogantly, Wen Haowen kicked the coffee table over in exasperation.