Chapter 86: Something unexpected (1)
"What?" said Wen Mei with a raised voice, shocking everyone in the room.
[SOME TIME BACK]
"Young Miss Wen has arrived" announced the servant.
Wen Mei came shortly after her call was done. Wen Mei had met the Feng Family only two or three times, so her image of them was somewhat blurred.
Of course she knew them all, but one member who left a long lasting impression was none other than Feng Kang.
From what she could recall, Feng Knag was a very disciplined and strict person. He does not have much liking towards people who talk a lot, just like Wen Mei, but she became an exception as she was Madam Wen's daughter.
She also knew about her mother's best friend Feng Mian who had left the Fengs long ago.
But what was coming next in the day, was a great surprise to her.
Because of his overbearing personality, Wen Mei had a great fear towards Feng Kang.
While the one she could get in more touch was Feng Ji. They studied in the same high school after all. Feng Ji always teased Wen Mei about her fear regarding Feng Kang.
Nervously, she said, "Good evening, Grandpa Feng. Y-You look younger day by day."
On realizing what she had just said, Wen Mei mentally facepalmed herself.
On hearing such flattery, Feng Kang with a raised eyebrow, said, "Brat you still love to flatter me don't you. Tell me where are you nowadays?"
With a nervous laugh, Wen Mei answered, "I am pursuing my dream thanks to Yan Yan."
Listening to this, Feng Kang smiled and glanced towards Wang Yu Yan.
It seemed that this granddaughter is not so cold hearted after all.
Seeing Feng Kang wearing a smile, Wen Mei had an uneasy feeling and so had the other members of the Feng Family present there.
On realizing that he was the centre of the attention, he cleared his throat and again with the overbearing voice, he continued, "Are you so busy that you don't have the time to visit this Old Grandpa?"
With another awkward laugh, Wen Mei wanted to say something but was cut off by Wen Peng.
"She doesn't even visit us," Wen Peng added.
The atmosphere became heavy again, and before it would sink deeper, Madam Wen said, "Wen Mei come with me. I want to tell you something important" gesturing to Feng Kang and Wen Peng.
Understanding, Feng Kang nodded and the Wen Family left the hall.
"Little Yan, now that we have all met, I should suggest you to live in the Feng Mansion" said Feng Kang with a gentle yet overbearing expression.
"Yes, Father is right. Till when will you stay with the Wen Family" said Feng Shen.
"You are a member of the Feng Family now," said Feng Kang nodding.
"I think Father and Grandpa are right," added Feng Jing.
According to Feng Kang, her, living under Wen Family would be like a favour to Feng Family. And the Feng Family was in no position to ask more favours than this.
Wang Yu Yan sighed inwardly, she knew what would happen. But the one thing left is to convince them.
"I refuse Grandpa. I am not living with the Wen Family nor with the Feng Family. It will only create suspicion, and I don't want that. Furthermore, I am staying with a friend.
And that according to me is comfortable" Wang Yu Yan testified.
"But-" Feng Shen wanted to say something but was stopped by Feng Kang who said, "If that's what you want then be it, but in exchange you have to comply with my condition."
"Sure Grandpa" said Wang Yu Yan straightforwardly.
"You have to stay here for a night," said Feng Kang.
Feng Shen and Feng Jing could not make out the reason behind Feng Kang's condition.
Wang Yu Yan raised an eyebrow, but after a moment said, "Ok" making Feng Kang's face brighten.
[Present]
"What?" said Wen Mei dumbfounded.
Madam Wen sighed and so did Wen Peng, seemed that it was more of a challenge to them to explain their daughter this situation.
"Wang Yu Yan is Feng Mian's daughter," repeated Madam Wen for the third time now.
"Meaning your childhood friend's daughter? Aunt Mian's daughter, and Uncle Kang's granddaughter," said Wen Mei with a confused expression.
She could not understand this, and this also made her head, ache with confusion and surprise.
After a moment of silence, she said, "B-But how?"
"This is simply a coincidence. There is no point in thinking deeper" said Madam Wen with a wry smile.
Wen Mei felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't bring herself to ask anything further. This much surprise is enough for today to digest.
But no wonder, Wang Yu Yan is so cold and overbearing.
Furthermore, she trusted Wang Yu Yan and her family. She believed that one day or the other, they would tell her everything needed.
KNOCK
KNOCK
"Madam Wen, the dinner is ready" voice came from outside.
Wen Peng saw Wen Mei's confused expression and gave her a head pat, he said, "Don't dwell on this further. Let's go out, dinner is ready."
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At the dining table
The atmosphere at the dining table was pleasant for some and awkward for some.
However the seating arrangement was something to be noted.
Feng Kang as usual sat at the chair for the head of the family. Whereas on his right sat Feng Family headed by Feng Jing and on his left sat Wen Family headed by Wang Yu Yan.
And beside Wang Yu Yan sat Wen Mei who was too shocked to say anything.
As the dinner started, the atmosphere had become light.
But then something unexpected occurred.
Feng Kang at usual intervals kept filling Wang Yu Yan's bowl, who did the same.
Seeing Feng Kang putting food in Wang Yu Yan's plate, both Feng Ji and Wen Mei choked on their food and water respectively at the time.
Whereas Feng Jing was totally surprised on seeing this behaviour.
Coughing, Wen Mei was handed water, after drinking it in large gulps, she was finally able to calm down.
You ask why they were so surprised?
It was the second time Feng Kang had ever done so. The last time he did so was for Feng Mian.
Wen Mei was surprised too because she had never seen Feng Kang so gentle with someone. Not even with his grandsons.
Wen Mei wanted to applaud Wang Yu Yan for this achievement.
Whereas, Wang Yu Yan could only sigh.
…..
After the dinner, Wen Family left and Wang Yu Yan as promised stayed at Feng Mansion.
She was not surprised to see that her room was already prepared with all the necessities.
But as soon as she decided to shower, a servant came to her room, telling that Feng Kang summoned her.
In Feng Kang's study room
Wang Yu Yan knocked on the door and on getting permission, she entered only to see Feng Shen and Feng Jing present along with Feng Kang.
Noticing her, Feng Kang excitedly said, "Little Yan, you are here! Did you like your room?"
"Yes, I liked it Grandpa" answered Wang Yu Yan with a polite smile on her face.
"Good, If you need anything else, come directly to me. Don't hesitate. I will-" Feng Kang's words were interrupted by the sound of Feng Jing, clearing his throat, which was a gesture for him to get to the damn point.
Feng Kang cleared his throat as well, and now with a serious voice, he said, "Little Yan, you have now become a part of Feng Family.
And I think it's time that you officially become a Feng and live the life of a Feng and let us protect you."
Wang Yu Yan raised an eyebrow, she literally wanted to rub her temples.
Calming herself down she said, "Grandpa, I appreciate and I also know that you are worried about me. But I also am a Wang. And I cannot get away from it.
If people find out about me, they would get to know about my past as well. And that could trigger the past enemies. As you know that I am living with the surname Su.
It's because I don't want people to know that I am Wang Family's forgotten heir. Also I don't want to risk your reputation and danger your lives."
Until she finished, Feng Jing and Feng Shen were somewhat convinced. Only Feng Kang was a little worried, and said, "But how can I leave my granddaughter like this?"
He was also right. How can he pretend to be a stranger with her, now that he knows the truth?
Suddenly Feng Jing said, "There is a way."
…..
Wang Yu Yan entered her room, it was already half past ten.
RING
RING
Her phone ranged, and picking up the call, with an exhausted yet cold and dominant voice, she said, "What is it?"
"Boss, how did your meeting go? Were you happy with the result?" spoke a familiar voice.
"Everything went well, and the result was as expected" answered Wang Yu Yan.
"But I think we showed them too much," said the voice.
"No, we didn't. After all they knew what I wanted them to know. And that's enough" Wang Yu Yan answered.
After a small pause, she continued, " This should be the first and last time you should call me if it's not necessary. Understood?"
"Y-Yes. I am sorry" said the voice panickingly.
Wang Yu Yan disconnected the phone and laid on the bed. She did not even know when her eyes closed and she fell on the deep slumber.
Seems she would have never expected that a surprise is waiting for her tomorrow.