Stealing Your Heart (Lin Xinyan) novel Chapter 371

Stealing Your Heart Chapter 371

“Ms. Chen, you must be joking. How can an outsider understand the relationship that does not concern them? Furthermore, you’re not a telepath who can understand the thoughts of others’ minds. Also, Ms. Chen, you’re the focus of this meal.” Lin Xinyan smiled as she easily changed the topic back.

With a smile that did not reach her eyes, Chen Shihan replied, “How am I the focus? Aren’t you the focus?”

Lin Xinyan slowly swallowed the food in her mouth before answering, “Jinghao and I are husband and wife. This man is our uncle, and we’re a family. Only Ms. Chen is a guest here. Aren’t I right?”

Chen Shihan dropped her smile.

Pretending not to notice it, Lin Xinyan continued, “The guest is the most important person in a house. So, Ms. Chen, you’re the focus of today.”

Lin Xinyan was no ruthless woman, but she would not take provoking words silently.

She had known this years ago—the weaker you were, the more others would push their luck with you.

The moment Chen Shihan entered the house, she had been sowing discord between Zong Jinghao and her.

She did not know when the hotel meeting that Chen Shihan mentioned had happened.

At the same time, she was anxious and uncertain.

However, she knew that if she let those emotions show, others would suspect her relationship with Zong Jinghao.

She was more than willing to ask Zong Jinghao about it privately.

She would never question him and show her suspicion while others were around.

Chen Shihan’s expression darkened before her face paled. It was an ugly look on her.

In the end, she jumped to her feet. “What a silver tongue you have!”

Lin Xinyan’s smile remained bright on her face. “Thank you for the praise, Ms. Chen. I was just stating a fact. Why are you angry?”

“Uncle Wen, I’m done.” At that, Chen Shihan grabbed her purse and rushed out of the room.

She felt that Lin Xinyan had embarrassed her.

If she stayed, she would only become a laughingstock for the others.

She had never been in less control than now.

Wen Qing’s expression darkened. “She’s my guest. Why were you sarcastic with her?”

Lin Xinyan opened her mouth to say something, but Zong Jinghao grabbed her hand. “Wait for me in the car.”

He wanted to have some words with Wen Qing.

Lin Xinyan hesitated. It was not that she was reluctant to leave; she was worried about Zong Jinghao.

She did not know why he wanted to speak with Wen Qing. That lack of knowledge made her hesitate.

She feared they would end up arguing.

She wanted Wen Qing and Zong Jinghao to maintain their current relationship.

“I went over the line just now and made Ms. Chen unhappy…”

“Leave first,” Zong Jinghao interrupted.

He knew who was in the wrong.

There was no need for her to apologize to anyone.

She did not do anything wrong, so she did not need to voice her apologies.

Lin Xinyan pursed her lips. She could only do so much; she could not control how this matter would develop.

Standing up, she walked out of the room.

Soon, silence filled the room.

After Zong Jinghao wiped his hand, he threw the serviette onto the table and leaned back on his chair.

He had only had his suspicions about Wen Qing’s attitude earlier, but after the meal, he was sure that his guess was right.

“You have something against her?” Zong Jinghao inquired in a low voice.

He was respectful toward Wen Qing.

He hoped that the people he cared about would be able to live harmoniously.

However, it seemed like something unexpected had happened.

Wen Qing didn’t seem like he hated Lin Xinyan previously…

His body relaxed further.

Instead of answering him, Wen Qing uttered, “Drink with me.”