Chapter 85: Mother Wen's Plan 1
  The Wen family stayed at Cousin Wang's house for a few days, then went to Tang Xiaoyu's.

  Wen Ling was already annoyed by being dragged around visiting guests, and she was even more unhappy when she heard about going to Tang Xiaoyu's house. However, since they were already there, she could only enter with a stern face.

  The Tang family was also a prominent family in the provincial capital, and with Tang's father working in an important department of the provincial government, the Tang family's conditions were obviously much more refined and grand.

  In front of an old-style villa, Wen's mother pulled Wen Ning and his sister with admiration, "Oh, look at them, this house is so grand. When will you two fight for my honor and let me live in such a big house? I will be satisfied..."

  Wen Ning had a blank expression, but Wen Ling frowned slightly, "Mom, we are outside, can you not be like this, as if we have never seen the world..."

  Wen's mother glared at her, "Is that the tone you use when talking to your mother? Who taught you the rules? Humph, you must have learned bad habits from that Fang Qing again. I tell you, when you enter someone else's house later, watch your mouth and don't say anything outside!"

  Her daughter was getting more and more disobedient as she grew older. She dared to talk back like this without any ability. If she succeeded in the future, she would definitely stand over her and act wildly.

  "When you get in, be more friendly with Xiaoyu. Stop being so sullen. Fang Qing can get along well with her, so why can't you? I'm telling you, I'm here on important business. Don't hold me back..."

  Wen Ling rolled her eyes, turned her head to look at the distant scenery, and agreed nonchalantly, "Okay, okay, you're right. I'll just keep quiet for a while, okay?"

  Wen Ning knew that over the past year, their relationship had grown increasingly distant due to their mother's dominance. Although he tried to smooth things over, it was with little success.

  "Lingzi, you've gotten into college, too. A college student should behave like a college student. Stop throwing tantrums like a child. Uncle Tang has helped our family a lot. No matter how much you dislike Xiaoyu, you have to give her face."

  Hearing her brother's words, Wen Ling finally nodded. "Don't worry, I know what to do."

  Wen's mother breathed a sigh of relief. Her son was indeed capable of controlling this stubborn girl.

  The gate of the villa flew open, and a plump woman in an apron opened the door. Seeing the three people outside, she politely asked, "Who are you looking for?"

  Mother Wen immediately raised her head and cleared her throat. "I'm a relative of your Director Tang

  . I invited us over." The nanny had seen many people like this who came to ask for favors under the guise of relatives. She immediately blocked Mother Wen's way and pulled the gate to close. "Relatives? Director Tang has many relatives. I've never seen you before. Okay, Director Tang is not home. If you have

  anything, just go to his office. I'm closing the door!" The plump woman said as she pushed the people out and was about to close the door. Mother Wen thought she would be welcomed in respectfully, but she didn't expect to be pushed out. She immediately became anxious and jumped to her feet and shouted in the yard, "Xiaoyu, I'm your Aunt Wen. Are you home? Your brother Wen Ning is here to see you!"

  The plump woman was very annoyed by Mother Wen's behavior. She had never seen such a person. When she couldn't find the old one, she went to the young one?

  "I say, are you done yet? You even know my young lady's name. I can't let you in. Get out!"

  Suddenly, the window on the second floor opened, and a young girl stuck her head out, looking down impatiently, "Who is it? You're shouting here so early in the morning, and you won't let me practice dancing quietly..."

  But then the girl saw several figures downstairs, and one of them made her eyes light up, "Brother Ning? It's really you, Aunt Fatty, open the door quickly and let them in! This is my brother Ning's family."

  After that, the girl ran downstairs, opened the door quickly, and threw herself on Wen Ning, "Brother Ning, why are you looking at me just now? Humph, it's been a long time since we last separated!"

  Although Wen Ning was very happy to see Tang Xiaoyu, for some reason, he was very upset about Tang Xiaoyu. Tang Xiaoyu felt awkward holding him, and immediately leaned back, pushing him away. Then, with a faint smile, she said, "You've grown taller and thinner. I heard you got into the dance academy. Congratulations."

  Tang Xiaoyu was so surprised to see Wen Ning that she didn't notice the distant tone in his demeanor. She pulled him into the house, "Come on, come in! Aunt Wen, Lingzi, you two come in too. I thought you were here to ask Dad for something again. I'm sorry I kept you waiting..."

  Wen Ling had been studying Tang Xiaoyu since she opened the door. She seemed even prettier than last time, and she hadn't been impressed. But then she saw her throw herself into her brother's arms in public, and she was immediately displeased. She opened her mouth to scold him, but suddenly caught her mother's eye. She could only pout and follow him into the yard.

  Although the Tang family's house was old, the yard was immaculately maintained. Besides clumps of shrubs and low flowers, patches of lawn made the small courtyard lively and vibrant.

  As soon as Mother Wen entered the yard, she began to praise everything, praising the beauty of this flower, then that of the water lily. Wen Ling, standing behind her, frowned, tugging at her mother's skirt and muttering, "Mom, can you stop being so clueless? Are we supposed to have never seen these things before?"

  Mother Wen pulled back the hem of her skirt, glared at her daughter, and scolded her in a low voice, "You know nothing! Just shut up, kid! What's your business!" Then she quickened her pace and entered the house.

  Once inside, Mother Wen continued her rounds of praise, until Wen Ning, almost fed up with her mother's behavior, coughed and asked her to drink some water. Only then did the room quiet down.

  Although Tang Xiaoyu didn't like what Mother Wen did, she was Brother Ning's mother, so she was more understanding. "Aunt Wen, when did you come? Why didn't you tell me in advance so that I could drive to pick you up? It's still very hot now, don't get sunburned. Come on, have some cantaloupe. My dad just brought it back yesterday. He said it was imported from abroad. Come and try it..."

  Mother Wen's face was full of smiles because of Tang Xiaoyu's concern. She picked up a piece of melon and started eating, "Hmm! It's really good. Son, you should try it too. Don't say, this foreign stuff is delicious..."

  Seeing Wen Ling's stern face, Tang Xiaoyu thought she was estranged because she hadn't seen her for a long time, so she smiled and picked up a piece of melon and handed it to her, "Lingzi, try it. I know you like it. You will definitely like the taste."

  Wen Ling wanted to push it back, but when she saw her brother and mother's gazes, she remembered that this wasn't her home, so she took the melon and said thank you.

  That evening, Director Tang came home from work and was delighted to see the Wen family. He asked Aunt Fatty to cook a few delicious dishes, then asked about Wen Ning, "Ningning, are you adjusting well in the capital? If you have any questions, please tell me. Uncle Tang can't help with anything else, but I'd be happy to say hello and take care of you."

  Before Wen Ning could say anything, his mother interrupted.

  (End of this chapter)