Chapter 22, Don’t have an illegitimate child

Wen Li sat alone on the sofa, calming down for a long time before picking up the card that Huo Yuanchen had thrown on the ground.

It is an invitation card for Mr. Huo’s birthday.

Perhaps it was because of their chance encounter in the hat shop last time that Michelle Yim gave her this invitation card.

Wen Li smiled bitterly. Since the decline of the Wen family, she hadn't seen Huo Yuanchen's father for almost ten years. They were not familiar with each other, and could even be said to be strangers. Moreover, with Huo's father's current status, he would not be happy to see her appear at his birthday party.

She could only let Michelle Yim down.

However, the next day, when she told Zhou Ying about the invitation card, the latter slapped her hard and shouted, "You are stupid, that's Huo Mingqi's birthday party, how can you not go?"

Wen Li thought about it and shook his head. "I have never spoken to Uncle Huo before. I haven't seen him for ten years, so I don't know what to say. Besides, I have to buy him a gift. Given his status, the gift must be very expensive. Why should I spend that money? I'd better not go."

Zhou Ying pointed at her with a look of disappointment, "I think you have been bullied by Huo Yuanchen and have become stupid. Think about it, who will come to Huo Mingqi's birthday party? There must be someone from the Huo family, right? Aren't you trying to find other channels to get Pratt? As a member of the Huo family, if you can handle one of them, you won't have to worry about Pratt, right? Even if you can't handle the Huo family, there are still the Huo family's relatives and friends, who are more or less related to you. Isn't it better than asking around now?"

Wen Li's eyes lit up, "You're right, I must go to Uncle Huo's birthday party."

Not only did she have to go, but she also had to dress up beautifully. People in that circle were most likely to put down others and flatter others. She had to leave the best first impression so that it would be easier for her to ask for help in the future.

Wen Li spent a lot of money to buy a jade plaque of excellent quality as a gift. On the birthday of Huo's father, she dressed up very beautifully and went to Huo's house early.

Michelle Yim was very happy to see her. She held her hand and talked to her about many family matters. Later, as more guests came to congratulate her, Michelle Yim directly asked Wen Li to help her receive the guests.

It was Wen Li who went to pick up the gift that An Wen gave to Mr. Huo.

Without even raising her eyelids, she led the person inside with a familiar manner, "Welcome. Please come in."

An Wen came with Huo Yuanchen. She was in a good mood when she entered the door, but her smile froze when she saw Michelle Yim holding Wen Li affectionately and introducing her to other noble ladies.

"You... know Brother Yuanchen, right?" She asked Wen Li with an unpleasant expression, "What is your relationship with Brother Yuanchen?"

Wen Li arranged her to sit down, then glanced at Huo Yuanchen behind her and said in a calm tone, "You care so much about the relationship between Huo Yuanchen and me? What about you? What's your relationship with him?"

An Wen didn't say anything, but looked at Huo Yuanchen hopefully.

Wen Li followed her and stared at Huo Yuanchen, waiting for his reply.

The man's eyebrows moved, and he said in a neither light nor heavy tone, "I treat An Wen as my sister."

An Wen could not hide the disappointment in her eyes.

Wen Li, on the other hand, laughed out loud with a strange expression on her face, so much so that Huo Yuanchen glanced at her with dissatisfaction.

"Another younger sister." Wen Li snorted and turned back to help Michelle Yim continue entertaining the guests.

As soon as she left, An Wen grabbed Huo Yuanchen's hand, holding it tightly with a timid expression, "Brother Yuanchen, how did you know this sister?"

Huo Yuanchen glanced in the direction of Wen Li. She was not at all stage-frightened. She followed behind Michelle Yim, chatting and laughing. It was hard to tell that it was her first time at the Huo family.

He even heard someone ask Michelle Yim if Wen Li was the daughter-in-law of the Huo family?

He shook his head and said calmly, "I don't know her."

"Then she..."

"My mother invited me here."

Huo Yuanchen wanted to leave. Today he was the host and had to help entertain the guests. But An Wen still held him tightly.

The little girl was stage-frightened. She looked at him for help with her round eyes, like a frightened deer. "Brother Yuanchen, don't leave. I don't know anyone here. I'm scared."

Huo Yuanchen glanced at the people sitting at the table, and indeed there was no one she knew. He nodded, "Come with me."

Wen Li escorted another group of guests to their seats. When she walked to the door, she saw An Wen standing in her original position. The little girl was very positive and assured Michelle Chik with a smile, "Auntie, just leave it to me. Brother Yuanchen has already taught me how to do it."

Wen Li never went back.

She was originally here as a guest, but Huo Yuanchen arrived late, so Qi Meizhen caught her and asked her to take the blame. She worked for the Huo family for half a day for nothing and did not get paid a penny. Only a fool would go back to work.

She looked for a place to rest and wait for the banquet to start before going back. As a result, she found herself outside Huo Mingqi's study.

The study door was not closed tightly, and voices could be heard from inside. Wen Li did not have the habit of eavesdropping on other people's conversations, so she turned around to leave, but heard someone calling her name.

"Did you bring Wen Li in?" The voice was not young and the tone was not too good, giving the impression that he was a person who was difficult to approach.

Wen Li heard Huo Yuanchen yell, "Dad."

"I only brought An Wen with me. Wen Li came by herself."

Huo Mingqi sneered, "Didn't you give Wen Li the invitation?"

"I gave her a good gift, but it was my mother's idea to invite her over."

Huo Mingqi snorted and said, "Your mother has become more and more bored these years. She brings all kinds of people home and introduces her to others. Just now, several partners came to ask if she is your girlfriend. It's ridiculous."

Huo Yuanchen said "hmm" lazily without saying anything extra.

Huo Mingqi added, "Don't blame me for not reminding you. The Wen family has been in decline for many years. With her current status, she is not qualified to be my daughter-in-law. I have already picked out a few candidates for you to marry in the future. They all come from well-known families. You can take some time to meet them and settle on one if you like. You are not young anymore. You can't always wait for An Ran."

Huo Yuanchen was silent for a while and said, "Let's talk about marriage later."

"Okay, I won't rush you, but don't make me wait too long."

Huo Mingqi paused, then said in a gentle tone, "But Wen Li is really pretty. If you like her, you can play with her. Just don't get emotional and don't have an illegitimate child. You can play with her as long as you want. When you get tired of playing, just give her some money and let it go."

"knew."

Wen Li lowered his eyes and left quietly.

Although Huo Mingqi's words were harsh, they were not wrong. Huo Yuanchen was just playing with her, and he didn't even need to pay her to get rid of her. All he needed was a few boxes of medicine, which was quite a good deal.

She was just walking with her head down and didn't notice that she bumped into someone.

The other party was about to get angry, but when he saw her face, he stopped swearing and reached out to help her.

"Are you okay?"

As the man spoke, he reached out and squeezed her palm.