Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Adopting Fang Kaiyi
Qin Yumo heard this and fixed his gaze on Fang Kaiyi.
This child, so little, yet standing by his leg, already showed such bravery.
Yun Shifei was equally startled by Fang Kaiyi’s boldness. She immediately shielded him, blocking Qin Yumo'’s
predatory gaze from falling on him.
Fang Kaiyi’s courage touched her deeply, but she was genuinely worried about what Qin Yumo might do to him.
After all, Qin Yumo was not a sane person.
She turned to Fang Kaiyi and gently said, "Don’t worry, Xiao Yi. Sister won't let him bully me. You don’t need to
worry. I'll csee you again next time."
"Okay." Fang Kaiyi nodded earnestly.
"Next time, I'll cand see you too," Qin Yumo interjected from the side.
Yun Shifei stood up abruptly and shot Qin Yumo a glare.
Qin Yumo returned her stare with a mischievous smile.
The two walked out of the welfare home. Yun Shifei marched ahead silently, but Qin Yumo called after her, "You
care so much about these kids—have you thought about being my girlfriend? I'll sponsor these children and help
sof them find excellent adoptive parents."
"Spare yourself the trouble."
"Are you sure you don’t need my help?" Qin Yumo didn’t believe her. "Without me, they might miss out on a
great life, all because of your refusal."
Qin Yumo was quite adept at reading people’s hearts. She cared deeply for these children, didn’t she? He
decided to use them as leverage to pressure her.
Especially that particular child.
Seeing that child reminded Qin Yumo of Cheng Lie, the resemblance was striking. Thinking about Cheng Lie
brought to mind the way Cheng Lie fought him in the past. Though Qin Yumo was someone who never let
grudges go unaddressed, Cheng Lie was protected by his fourth uncle, leaving him powerless to act.
"Qin Yumo, wipe that false compassion off your face. The kind of life they'll have in the future isn’t something
you can meddle in," Yun Shifei finally snapped. How dare he use the children’s futures as a bargaining chip
against her?
"Who says | can’t?" Qin Yumo chuckled softly. "I think that little boy is quite endearing. Maybe someday I'll
introduce him to a friend of mine for adoption. Coincidentally, this friend has been married for years but hasn't
been able to have children... They seem to be considering adoption lately."
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Yun Shifei had indeed thought about Fang Kaiyi being adopted. Compared to staying in the welfare institution,
being adopted by a normal family would genuinely be the best outcfor him.
He wouldn't need to be taken in by a wealthy or prestigious family—just being raised in a household capable of
supporting him would already be more than enough.
But the fact that Qin Yumo brought up adoption was unexpected.
The scenahe described wasn’t impossible. He truly could arrange for his friend to adopt Fang Kaiyi.
And the kind of friends Qin Yumo would associate with would undoubtedly have substantial resources, able to
provide Fang Kaiyi with an excellent educational and developmental environment.
However, she was afraid Qin Yumo might meddle in the process. What if... what if he negatively influenced the
child’s growth...
Seeing the girl's wide, watchful eyes filled with anger, fear, and helplessness, the smile on Qin Yumo’s lips grew
even wider.
He enjoyed teasing her like this, like playing with a mischievous kitten at home. That kitten never listened to
him, but taming an unruly feline could be immensely satisfying.
Much like how he treated Yun Shifei right now.
Patience was key.
Qin Yumo reached out and gently touched the top of Yun Shifei’s head. From his angle, he could see half of her
face peeking out, flushed slightly red from the cold, resembling a delicate pink blossom.
He smiled again before climbing into the car. "Let’s go. I'll drive you back to school."
Yun Shifei didn’t even glance at him. Just at that moment, a bus pulled up. She quickly darted onto it, bought a
ticket, and settled into the back seat—as far from him as possible—terrified that he might follow her aboard.
Qin Yumo lifted his gaze and noticed her wrapping the scarf tightly around her face, leaving only a pair of eyes
visible. He couldn't help but let out a soft laugh. This afraid of him?
If he didn’t have a banquet to attend tonight, he would've gladly continued playing with Yun Shifei for longer.
Teasing her never failed to amuse him.
But for now, twas running short.
The Wen Family.
The Wen Family estate was lively and bustling at this moment.
Today was Mr. Wen'’s birthday banquet, and the guests in attendance were all prominent, well-connected families
of Beijing, each holding close ties to the Wen Family.
Mr. Wen had turned eighty-three this year. In his younger days, he single-handedly founded a port-trading
company, weathering hardships while many other enterprises from that era faltered. Yet the Wen Family
remained unshaken.
The company had since been transformed into Wen Group.
Its business now spans across diverse industries.
As the backbone of the Wen Family and at such an advanced age, this birthday celebration was naturally
arranged with grandeur.
"Grandpa, here's the gift | specifically bought abroad for you. Do you like it?" Wen Lin had a painting delivered in
front of Mr. Wen.
It was an oil painting by a globally renowned artist—she had spent millions at an auction to acquire it.
Knowing Mr. Wen’s love for art, she had deliberately won it at auction and brought it back for him.
Mr. Wen gazed at the painting and couldn't help but nod. "Excellent! Ah Lin, Grandpa has wanted this painting
for a long time. To think you managed to bring it back for me."
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Mr. Wen’s passion for art had reached an obsessive level. Paintings like this were far beneath his standards.
Wen Ziyang had no choice but to roll up his painting and put it away.
The other descendants of the Wen Family also presented their birthday gifts prepared for Mr. Wen.
Knowing Wen Lin had delivered such an extravagant painting, they were aware their own paintings wouldn't
compare, so instead, they opted to offer different types of gifts.
Year by year, as Mr. Wen aged, the presents gifted at his birthday banquets grew more and more valuable.
Mr. Wen had five children in total, and Old Mrs. Wen had long since passed away. They all understood clearly that
once Mr. Wen was gone, the Wen Family would inevitably splinter.
Before that day comes, however, the fight over wealth and inheritance would undoubtedly be the main act.
Whoever earned Mr. Wen’s deepest favor would likely inherit the role of the Wen Family's linchpin.
"Grandpa, the guests are all waiting outside. The banquet is about to begin. Letescort you out to greet
them," Wen Lin said sweetly, leaning close to Mr. Wen.
The others all looked at Wen Lin.
Among the younger generation of the Wen Family, Wen Lin appeared to have the most capability.