Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 79: Gone to the Police Station

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Chen Xiang leaned against the railing of the balcony, his arms resting on the hollowed-out carved railing that only reached his abdomen.

Wen Nian walked into the balcony in a daze.

At this moment, Chen Xiang was chatting happily with someone and did not notice that someone was standing behind him.

At this moment, if someone took advantage of his unpreparedness and pushed him slightly, the first murder case would occur in this club.

Wen Nian was a little nervous as she slowly reached out to Chen Xiang’s back.

As Wen Nian’s fingertips brushed against the windbreaker’s fabric, she was abruptly yanked away by a powerful force. Startled, she glanced back with apprehension.

With a dark expression, Shen Jun pulled Wen Nian back to the corridor, leaving Chen Xiang who was still boasting to the other party about his certainty of securing the business deal with the government official this time.

Shen Jun led Wen Nian to an empty private room. Despite his efforts to control his emotions, he couldn’t shake off the anger from the earlier altercation.

Surveillance cameras loomed over the balcony. Shen Jun couldn’t help but feel regretful; had he not been keeping a close eye on Wen Nian and followed her out, he might have gone to the police station to see her that night.

But Shen Jun knew that Wen Nian was not he type to cause trouble. And so, he asked her patiently, “Did he do something to you?”

Wen Nian looked up at Shen Jun, but ultimately lowered her head without uttering a word.

In this lifetime, nothing had occurred that could justify Wen Nian’s actions. She couldn’t blame it on anything from her past life, could she?

Wen Nian’s silence left Shen Jun feeling somewhat helpless. From her uncharacteristic entrance into the club to the terror and panic that ensued upon encountering the man, Shen Jun had noticed all of these abnormalities.

This was enough for Shen Jun to realize that Wen Nian was acquainted with the other person. However, the other party’s response didn’t suggest any familiarity with Wen Nian. Shen Jun was at a loss to understand what kind of intense animosity existed between the two.

Shen Jun felt concerned about Wen Nian’s well-being. After some thought, he spoke up, “I don’t know what happened to you, but please be aware that both the corridor and terrace are under surveillance. Regardless of what’s going on, I hope you’ll consider your parents’ feelings. You’re not alone in this.”

Wen Nian’s eyes flickered. In the heat of the moment, she had forgotten that she was no longer the same Wen Nian with nothing to lose. She didn’t need to spend her life in prison for such a pervert.

Wen Nian suddenly felt grateful that Shen Jun had intervened earlier. She looked at him with appreciation and said, “Shen Jun, thank you.”

Shen Jun felt somewhat relieved upon seeing that Wen Nian’s expression had regained its clarity, and that she no longer seemed as despondent as before.

They returned to the private room, where Bai Ling and Zheng Jun were waiting. The other three present raised their eyebrows at Shen Jun, casting him ambiguous glances. Shen Jun chose to ignore them.

After the meal, Zhao Wu had originally planned for a card game and a drinking game. However, due to Wen Nian’s presence, Zhao Wu sang a bit before beginning to grumble about wanting to eat the cake.

Zhao Wu summoned someone to bring in the cake, and five or six statuesque beauties entered the private room.

The alluring woman at the front carried an exquisite birthday cake as she led the group. With a smile, she said, “Oh my, it’s been a while since Mr. Zhao has graced us with his presence.”

Zhao Wu’s peach blossom eyes crinkled as he smiled. “What can I say? My salary can’t handle being squandered by you all.”

The woman placed the cake on the coffee table and giggled, covering her mouth with her hand. She then turned to Shen Jun and gazed at him seductively. “Oh, Mr. Zhao, you flatter us. With your charms, we could have the ladies pay for it, but it all depends on whether you’ll enjoy it.”

Zhao Wu smiled without saying anything.

Observing the situation, the woman deftly steered the conversation towards the guest of honor. “I heard it’s Young Master’s birthday today. I’ve come to offer my best wishes for your success and a smooth-sailing future.”

The others behind her also followed her lead and offered their well-wishes.

At that moment, Zhao Wu flashed a smile at the woman and said, “It feels a bit strange for us men to sing the birthday song. Why don’t we let some of the beautiful ladies here sing for us?”

The woman skillfully unwrapped the cake and lit a candle before responding cheerfully, “Sure thing! Singing happens to be our specialty. And if any of the gentlemen or ladies are not satisfied with our performance, I’ll have to punish myself with three cups of liquor.”

Although Zhao Wu’s tone was not disrespectful at all, as if it was just a casual request, it still made Wen Nian feel a sense of distance and separation from them, as if she was not on the same level.

If Wen Nian had to choose an ally in the group, she felt that it would be Bai Ling, the girl who stood to the side.

After the young girls finished singing the birthday song, Shen Jun made a wish and blew out the candles.

Zhao Wu hurriedly took a photo and sent it to his second elder sister as well as the grandpa and grandma at home to show them that he had done such a good job today..