flying the kite

She gazed at the sky, wondering if it was possible that this wasn't her destiny.

Was it someone who took away everything that should have belonged to her?

And now, that sapling has grown, covering the sky and blocking out the sun.

Her dream came true.

She became part of the same class as those volunteer teachers from back then.

"Xinxin, are you okay?"

Just as Wen Xin was immersed in distant memories, a familiar voice rang out,

Mrs. Wen, with a concerned expression, walked over to her. She had heard Wen Xin's coughing from afar.

I couldn't bear it in my heart, so I came to see her.

This daughter was raised on a barren little star, where food was scarce, leading to her malnutrition and frail body.

When I first met her, she was sallow and thin, like a little chick

After being brought back home, she gradually recovered, her face regained its color, and her figure became much fuller.

The body can be nurtured back to health, but the wounds of childhood are hard to heal.

Wen's mother did everything she could to give her all her love.

She had already consciously become indifferent to Wen Meng, fearing that any contact with Wen Meng would hurt Wen Xin.

Even if Wen Meng didn't come home, she wouldn't ask or say anything.

"Mom, I'm okay."

Facing Mrs. Wen's concern, Wen Xin shook her head and smiled warmly, not wanting her to worry.

Seeing Wen Xin like this, Wen's mother felt even more distressed.

Wen Xin is just like that, outwardly fragile but inwardly strong, silently enduring whatever comes her way, her sensibility evoking a deep sense of pity.

The Wen family would never let Wen Xin suffer the slightest harm

However, the matter of the last engagement, invisibly, hurt Wen Xin.

After being publicly rejected by Huo Xiao for the annulment, she cried for several days upon her return.

She felt that it was because she hadn't done well enough, failing to make Huo Xiao fall for her, that led to the Wen family suffering such a calamity.

However, there was nothing that could be done about it. Who Huo Xiao liked was entirely up to him, and the Wen family had no power to influence his attitude towards Wen Xin.

Now, Huo Xiao went to find Wen Meng again.

The implication was that it had to be her.

This indicated that the Wen family's plan to replace Wen Meng with Wen Xin in marrying Huo Xiao had completely fallen through.

Wen's mother comforted Wen Xin with a few words, gently guiding her. Matters of the heart are beyond anyone's control.

Let her think more openly and not get stuck in a dead end.

As parents, they could see their children's intentions at a glance.

Wen Xin is so heartbroken, she must be in love with Huo Xiao.

There are always greener pastures somewhere.

Huo Xiao is not an option; there are plenty of eligible young noblemen and celebrities in the Imperial Star.

"How are things going between you and Liyuan?"

Mrs. Wen asked Wen Xin with a gossiping expression.

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Last time, after returning from the Imperial Star aristocratic gathering, Wen Xin mentioned to her that she had met a young man named Li Yuan.

This name was very familiar to Wen's mother, but she couldn't recall it immediately.

When she finally realized who Wen Xin was referring to as Li Yuan, her eyes instantly lit up with ecstatic joy.

What?!

The young master of the Li family has taken a liking to his own daughter!

Living in the Imperial Star, who doesn't know the Li Group?

Based on the visible wealth and assets of the Li family, they control half of the empire's capital.

Not to mention, there were things they couldn't see.

The Li family could basically be considered the wealthiest on the Imperial Star.

But they never acknowledge being the best.

"Foolish daughter, Li Yuan's father is the chairman of the Li Group!"

When Mrs. Wen spoke, her voice trembled with excitement.

Wen Xin blinked, looking completely unaware, "Is it the Li Group next to the Presidential Palace?"

"Mm!!" Wen's mother tightly held Wen Xin's hand.

Heaven made Wen Xin miss Huo Xiao, only to arrange an even greater fortune for her.

In that case, it didn't matter whether Wen Xin had Huo Xiao or not.

From the perspective of choosing a husband, Li Yuan is undoubtedly a hundred times better than Huo Xiao.

Although Huo Xiao was a general of the Imperial Star, he was, after all, a soldier. He spent many years on military campaigns, not only being out of sight but also causing others to worry about his life and death.

Li Yuan was previously in the military, but I heard he has given up that path. Presumably, he will soon inherit the family business.

Whoever marries him will enjoy a lifetime of immense wealth and prosperity.

She would become the empress, the wealthiest noblewoman.

Therefore, Mother Wen would occasionally come to Wen Xin to inquire about the progress between the two of them.

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Hearing Wen's mother ask this, Wen Xin blushed, "We're still getting to know each other..."

That day, after leaving the matchmaking event, Wen Xin's mood was actually very depressed

One setback after another in her proactive efforts left her unsure how to lift her spirits.

However, this was also expected

Who made her eyes see only the men at the pinnacle of the aristocratic pyramid?

For example, Huo Xiao, and also Li Yuan.

She wasn't without suitors, but those with slightly poorer family backgrounds or appearances simply couldn't catch her eye.

Only the best man is worthy of her now.

The matter should have ended here, with a full stop

That Li Yuan came over and inexplicably asked Wen Meng a question, then inexplicably left.

Just as Wen Xin was about to get in the car and go home, someone called out to her from behind.

It turned out to be Li Yuan who chased after him.

The path twists and turns.

He asked himself for Xingxin's contact information?

Wen Xin was completely stunned.

However, she would not give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Since then, Li Yuan would occasionally chat with himself for a few moments

Most of them asked about her family's situation.

Even though the questions were asked unintentionally, Wen Xin still felt,

Does he care a lot about his family background?

This also proved that Li Yuan genuinely wanted to get to know her.

It's not just about wanting to talk for fun.

Wen Xin knew that in families like theirs, they would look for a daughter-in-law who was a good match in terms of social status.

The Wen family was also of noble status, but there were differences even among the nobility

With the current power of the Wen family, they are as insignificant as a blade of grass in front of the Li family.

Wen Xin gently expressed her concerns to her mother, worried that Li Yuan might look down on their family.

Hearing this, Wen's mother felt a bit annoyed.

Young girls might not understand, but how could someone like her, married into a prestigious family, not know?

She was merely born into a merchant family, and by class distinction, it was absolutely impossible for her to have any connection with the nobility

If it weren't for her resourcefulness, she might have ended up marrying a merchant of similar standing to her family, living a quiet and modest life.

Where is there still a chance to cross class boundaries and become the mistress of the noble Wen family, living in such a luxurious mountain villa?

"The key still lies in what the man thinks,"

"Men, as long as they like you, will overcome all obstacles to be with you," said Wen's mother

"Even if the sky falls."

"In the end, their family couldn't go against them."

Wen's mother told Wen Xin not to overthink things; the key was how to capture a man's heart.

Make them utterly devoted to you.

"Getting along with men requires a balance of firmness and flexibility, knowing when to advance and when to retreat."

Wen's mother imparted her experience to Wen Xin, "When he thinks he has you under his thumb, you need to distance yourself, keep him hanging. But when he feels you're slipping out of his control, you should appear before him at the right moment, let him know you're still there..."

"It's like flying a kite."

Hearing Mrs. Wen say this, Wen Xin's body stiffened.

Due to her previous failures, she felt that,

If a girl is too enthusiastic and proactive, a man might not cherish her

So when facing Liyuan,

It seems she has always maintained a reserved and aloof persona

No wonder Li Yuan was enthusiastic about her from the beginning,

During this period, he didn't look for her at all!!

It turned out that she wasn't flying the kite well

Upon learning the truth, she couldn't help but feel a burning anxiety

Now the two of them hadn't been in touch for several days

So, given the current situation,

She should take the initiative to find Li Yuan.

"Okay, Mom, I understand."

Wen Xin smiled sweetly.

"Alright, then handle it yourself."