Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Bringing Up the Past

Even Wu Jianlin received phone calls from colleagues expressing condolences, asking if he needed help. Wu Yingying was someone they watched grow up, and since this girl had suffered grievances, how could Wu Jianlin possibly let things slide?

"Old Wu! Yingying has been wronged so much, why didn’t you say anything? Causing that girl to be misunderstood for so many years, you truly failed as a father. Use your tactics on subordinates, and teach that bastard a good lesson for Yingying. Just tell me if you need anything."

Only after being scolded like this did Wu Jianlin realize he had really been a pushover as a father.

Why did he insist on saving face and argue with his daughter back then!

He should have just dealt with that bastard directly!

"Uncle, Aunt, no need to be polite. Sister Yingying and I are connected by fate, and it’s not her fault in this matter. It’s unfair that she punished herself. The person who should be punished shouldn’t be her." Fu Xiaoxiao looked at the two seriously.

"That’s right." Wu Jianlin and Mrs. Wu nodded.

"Dad, Mom, please don’t step in for now. I want to handle this matter personally." Wu Yingying felt it necessary to confront those cheating people herself.

If she found she couldn’t manage, she would then ask for her parents’ assistance.

"Can you really face him?" Mrs. Wu asked worriedly.

"What Xiao Xiao said is correct. I have to rely on myself to truly stand up! The first step to regaining confidence is to bravely face past failures!" Wu Yingying felt Fu Xiaoxiao was right. This was her own hurdle and she should tackle it herself instead of relying on others.

"Remember, you have your parents behind you, so just go ahead without worries!" Wu Jianlin said solemnly to Wu Yingying.

"Thank you, Dad!" Wu Yingying originally felt a bit scared of Wu Jianlin because many of his actions today reminded her of Lu Lin.

Upon hearing Wu Yingying thank him, Wu Jianlin blushed, almost unable to hold it in, and quickly pretended to cough to conceal his inner excitement.

Only Mrs. Wu, standing nearby, realized how hard Wu Jianlin was trying to hold back.

Feeling Wu Jianlin’s tightly clenched hand slightly trembling revealed his inner agitation.

Fu Xiaoxiao was right; the father was not outwardly as indifferent as he seemed.

On the contrary, he was very concerned about her matters.

"Among... family, don’t say thank you." Wu Jianlin restrained the upward pull of his lips, feigning indifference.

Fu Xiaoxiao, sitting beside, could clearly see that Wu Jianlin bore several resemblances to Lu Lin, in the same awkward manner, clearly caring but pretending not to.

Is this having a tough exterior with a soft heart?

"By the way, there’s something... I’m not sure if I should tell you..." Just then, with her brother Wu Yuxuan absent, Wu Yingying felt a need to inform her parents.

"What’s up? Hurry and tell us, child!" Mrs. Wu urged anxiously.

"It’s this, Little Linlin told me..." Wu Yingying exchanged a glance with Fu Xiaoxiao, her face sinking as she explained to her parents what the future sister-in-law had done.

"This..." Mrs. Wu was shocked, not expecting the future daughter-in-law to be such a person.

Wu Jianlin frowned. "Have you told your brother?"

Wu Yingying shook her head. "I have no evidence, but I believe Little Linlin wouldn’t lie. Communicating it to my brother randomly, I’m afraid..."

Mrs. Wu and Wu Jianlin exchanged a glance, both eyes showing the same dilemma.

"Call Yu Xuan back!" Nevertheless, Wu Jianlin first spoke, asking Wu Yingying to call her brother over.

"Dad?" Wu Yingying didn’t expect her father to prepare to call her brother back directly without asking Wu Linlin first.

"A three-year-old toddler can’t fabricate lies; I trust my granddaughter!" Wu Jianlin said seriously.

No matter how it seems, it’s unlikely for a three-year-old to falsely accuse an adult.

The words she spoke that Little Linlin could recite meant they were mentioned more than once, again and again, before Little Linlin could remember.

Wu Jianlin’s mind was already inclined towards Wu Linlin, to re-examine Fang Zhenzhen to discover some clues.

"Alright." Wu Yingying nodded as she dialed her brother’s office phone.

"Brother, can you come home for a bit now?" Wu Yingying heard a female voice picking up on the other side after dialing.

"You’re Yingying! Your brother is still in a meeting and hasn’t returned! You can just tell me if there’s anything, I can convey it for you." Fang Zhenzhen’s voice reached Wu Yingying’s ear.

"Sister-in-law? When did you get to my brother’s place?" Wu Yingying was surprised at encountering Fang Zhenzhen so promptly.

"It’s all thanks to your brother, he’s been busy these days, promised to accompany me to shop at the department store, but he’s been delaying constantly." Fang Zhenzhen teased coyly, her voice sounded like she was showing off. "Sorry, did this remind you of unhappy things? Truly sorry for making you uncomfortable again."

If Fang Zhenzhen hadn’t said that last line, no one would speculate wildly, but as soon as that sentence appeared, Mrs. Wu and Wu Jianlin immediately frowned.

Fully aware of Wu Yingying’s poor condition, they had advised everyone at home to be mindful and not to let Wu Yingying be pulled into that whirlpool again.

Yet, Fang Zhenzhen intentionally mentioned this matter in front of Wu Yingying, deliberately reopening old wounds and inciting her emotions.

"I won’t; I’m much better recently. If my brother returns, please have him call me back regarding Little Linlin’s school matters." Wu Yingying told Fang Zhenzhen.

"Really? That’s wonderful." Upon hearing Wu Yingying’s words, Fang Zhenzhen’s tone momentarily stiffened, then resumed.

"Yes, thank you for your concern! I’ve been learning to let go recently, much better now!" Wu Yingying intentionally replied.

After speaking, she hung up before Fang Zhenzhen could respond.

"Seems like Little Fang really has issues." With a serious face, Mrs. Wu remarked; she had been quite fond of this daughter-in-law, who was obedient and sensible, seemingly unaffected by Wu Yingying’s affairs, even proactively caring for Wu Yingying.

But now, these actions seemed to become mere acts, and Fang Zhenzhen’s attitude towards Wu Yingying was problematic.

"Aunt, you don’t have to worry. If she’s actually plotting, she won’t sit still; she’ll certainly find an opportunity to visit Sister Yingying and Little Linlin." Fu Xiaoxiao, having overheard Fang Zhenzhen’s flaunting tone from earlier, imagined her already anxious in the office.

Nothing was unfolding as she anticipated, and she couldn’t reconcile with such an upheaval.

"But why is she targeting me and Little Linlin?" Wu Yingying couldn’t fathom the reason.

Fu Xiaoxiao glanced at Wu Jianlin and Mrs. Wu.

She hesitated on whether or not to speak.

"Speak boldly!" Wu Jianlin encouraged, letting Fu Xiaoxiao voice her thoughts.

They too were eager to understand why their future daughter-in-law was targeting her sister-in-law.

"Because all attention is on Sister Yingying." Fu Xiaoxiao analyzed, "Ever since Sister Yingying’s incident, Uncle and Aunt’s focus has been on Sister Yingying, right?"

"That’s indeed the case!" Not only Wu Yingying, but they were also blaming themselves.

"Because..."

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