ACBNHTS Chapter 66

Chapter 66: Wen Heng’s Breakdown

Wen Heng clutched the invitation, completely breaking down.

“Why is this happening?!”

System: [How would I know?]

System: [Wasn’t Grandpa Pei always on good terms with you?]

System: [Could it be that you’ve been too busy lately solidifying your livestream fans and forgot to connect with Old Man Pei, so he was seduced by that little fox spirit?]

Wen Heng’s face turned ashen.

Following Jin Zhi’s departure from the livestream to start his own business, Lu Zhengyang, who was already infrequent, hadn’t shown up for a single day.

Lin Jianyue was busy with projects at home and didn’t have time to watch the livestream.

His livestream revenue had plummeted, requiring him to put in extra effort to stabilize his fanbase and rake in money.

Anyway, Sheng Yiguang had Yin Xue on his side.

There was no need for him to get personally involved.

But how did things develop like this?!

The system advised: [Although livestream revenue is quite considerable, it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the Pei family.]

System: [Don’t pick up sesame seeds and lose the watermelon.]

“I know, I’ll go find Old Man Pei right now!”

Wen Heng rushed to the Pei family’s old mansion.

Old Man Pei was reviewing the preliminary list of properties intended for Sheng Tong.

Two buildings, dozens of shops, some company shares, collectibles, and luxury goods.

Besides what was for Sheng Tong, Old Man Pei had also prepared some things for Sheng Yiguang.

When Wen Heng barged in, Old Man Pei was startled, his voice sounding displeased.

“What are you doing here?”

“Grandpa Pei, I heard you’re planning to recognize Sheng Yiguang’s younger brother, Sheng Tong, as your godson?”

Old Man Pei nodded.

Wen Heng grew anxious, “You can’t! Don’t you know Sheng Yiguang’s mother found him and is trying every possible way to get money from him? If you have even the slightest connection with Sheng Yiguang now, his mother, that bloodsucker, will latch onto Pei Du and the Pei family.”

Old Man Pei gave Wen Heng a meaningful look.

“How did you find out about this?”

Wen Heng paused, “Sheng Yiguang’s stepfather happens to be a subordinate of General Manager Lu.”

Old Man Pei: “Then what do you think should be done?”

“The best thing to do at this time is to stay far away. Pei Du is in a difficult position at the company. If people find out that the person he likes has a bottomless-pit mother, the company’s directors won’t let Pei Du off the hook!”

Wen Heng spoke quickly, noticing that Old Man Pei’s gaze wasn’t gentle, he realized that his intentions might have been a bit too obvious.

He then feigned worry and understanding.

“I know Pei Du likes Sheng Yiguang a lot. But Sheng Yiguang has such a family of origin, which will be a lifelong burden. I don’t want to see Pei Du dragged down by Sheng Yiguang.”

“Pei Du is not a child anymore. If he can’t handle such a small matter, he can forget about managing such a large company.”

Wen Heng was defeated by this reasoning.

“But Sheng Yiguang abandoned Pei Du before, who knows if he will now, or in the future? Moreover, I think he is far from as simple as he looks, and should be the scheming type.”

Old Man Pei’s gaze gradually turned cold, staring at Wen Heng for a while, making Wen Heng feel uneasy.

“I’ve met Tong Tong several times. He’s polite, sensible, and strong… How could a person who raises such a child be a bad person?”

Wen Heng was stunned.

Old Man Pei smiled gently at Wen Heng, “Since you and I have conflicting views right now, it’s better to have less contact in the future.”

Wen Heng was dumbfounded.

Old Man Pei was kicking him out?

Wen Heng took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart, and tried to persuade Old Man Pei earnestly.

“Grandpa Pei, I’m doing this for Pei Du and for you. Pei Du likes Sheng Yiguang so much, if Sheng Yiguang says one, he wouldn’t dare say two. He likes him so much, what if Sheng Yiguang doesn’t allow Pei Du to be good to you in the future, ignores you, then you will be in a difficult situation!”

Old Man Pei sneered, “I understand my grandson. He is not close to me, and his mouth is venomous, but he is definitely not an unreasonable person. Sheng Yiguang is not a bad person either. If the situation you described really occurs, the problem probably lies with me.”

Huh?????????

That’s what he thinks?

The head of such a large family, someone who seems like an old stubborn thing, would actually think this way?

Wen Heng’s brain crashed.

He didn’t know how to proceed.

Old Man Pei’s expression was somber, “Moreover, your words are inconsistent, sounding like you’re considering others, but actually trying to obstruct in every possible way. Wen Heng, I’m almost seventy years old, I can see through your tricks.”

Wen Heng was stunned.

Old Man Pei: “I used to think your little temper was quite cute, and you had a sweet tongue, but now you disappoint me. Don’t come here anymore.”

After Old Man Pei finished speaking, he turned around and gave the housekeeper a look.

The housekeeper stepped forward, making a “please” gesture.

This time, it really meant “please get out of here.”

Wen Heng was about to explode with anger, but he didn’t dare to flare up in front of Old Man Pei. After leaving the old mansion, he started to break down.

“Damn it, that old codger actually dared to talk about me and kicked me out! What did I say wrong? That Yin Xue is a bloodsucker clinging to Sheng Yiguang!”

System: [If everyone knows that Sheng Yiguang’s mother is a bloodsucker, even if Old Man Pei doesn’t care, the company’s other shareholders won’t stand idly by.]

“That’s right! Since they’re going to hold a grand recognition ceremony, I’ll expose this at the recognition ceremony, making sure everyone knows!”

Wen Heng regrouped, his eyes revealing a confident, winning expression.

“Sheng Yiguang, you want to be with Pei Du peacefully, but it’s not that easy~”

He still had many cards to play.

Sheng Yiguang could only stand there, passively taking the beating.

Wen Heng opened his livestream, had the system take action, and connected with Yin Xue for another PK.

Yin Xue obviously remembered him, pausing slightly when he saw it was him.

Wen Heng noticed that Yin Xue had an earpiece in one ear, and his face was a bit pale, he inquired with gentle concern.

“Sister, you don’t look so good, are you sick?”

Yin Xue’s voice was indifferent.

“It’s none of your business.”

Wen Heng smiled and said softly.

“The more I look at you, the more I think you look like someone I know. Are you two really not related? Could you be long-lost siblings?”

Yin Xue’s expression was cold, “Do you have something to say?”

Wen Heng was stunned.

Why was Yin Xue reacting like this?

Soon, he figured it out.

Sucking blood from a son who had barely been raised wasn’t something to be proud of.

Of course, it should be avoided.

He changed his strategy.

“Sister, I’m having a wealthy family banquet in a few days, would you like to come and have some fun?”

He refused to believe that Yin Xue could resist rushing up after seeing the wealth that Sheng Yiguang and Sheng Tong now possessed with her own eyes!