CHAPTER 840: CHAPTER 751: DISLOCATED LIVES 39

Fang Zhijin said this not out of genuine concern for Shuangshuang. She was merely hinting at Shuangshuang’s poor character, accusing her of being fickle and materialistic, while probing to see where Shuangshuang was staying. If Shuangshuang was indeed living in the Wen Family’s house, Fang Zhijin wouldn’t let this brazen squatter who refuses to leave go easily.

Although Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun felt slightly uncomfortable hearing this, they didn’t think much of it. It never crossed their minds that someone as young as Fang Zhijin would play such manipulative games. They simply considered it as a child speaking without a filter.

Liu Yun put down the ladle in her hand, not wanting to upset her biological daughter with tales of the Fang Family bullying Shuangshuang, so she casually said, "You don’t need to worry about that. Shuangshuang has a place to stay."

Hearing this, Fang Zhijin’s heart sank. Her first instinct was to believe that Shuangshuang was indeed living in the Wen Family’s house, enjoying the wealth that originally belonged to her.

Anger surged within her. Fang Zhijin felt the Wen parents were treating her unfairly, giving so much to Shuangshuang yet being indifferent to her, their own blood. It was truly infuriating.

Despite her anger, Fang Zhijin forced herself to suppress it. She knew she couldn’t afford to lose her temper or anger her parents. So she continued speaking with hidden intent.

"Oh, I see. I was worried Shuangshuang might not be comfortable staying at my foster parents’ home. Looks like Mom and Dad have already planned it out; Shuangshuang’s truly fortunate to have you both thinking of her." With that, she deliberately bowed her head, feigning disappointment.

Fang Zhijin had intended this to express a little sisterly jealousy, hoping Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun would feel sorry for her. If indeed they had given Shuangshuang many things that should rightfully belong to their biological daughter, they might indeed feel guilty, just as Fang Zhijin hoped.

But in reality, Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun had given nothing to Shuangshuang. When Shuangshuang left, she only took some personal clothing with her. It wasn’t that they were unwilling to give; it was that Shuangshuang insisted on not taking anything.

Shuangshuang had the capability to earn money for herself. Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun thought she didn’t lack money, so they didn’t insist. Originally they didn’t think about it, but now that Fang Zhijin mentioned it,

they actually remembered that their daughter took nothing when she left, yet the first thing she did after settling down was to think of them. This actually made them feel guilty towards Shuangshuang, and Fang Zhijin’s attempt completely backfired.

Liu Yun, thinking of Shuangshuang, didn’t immediately respond to Fang Zhijin. Wen Jianyun, his mind on Shuangshuang, casually replied, "Shuangshuang’s company provided her with a house, a car, and a driver. She’s doing quite well; you don’t need to worry."

Actually, this was on Wen Jianyun’s mind, so he spoke it out loud. Fang Zhijin became even angrier, surprised that Shuangshuang could receive such treatment without relying on the Wen Family. Her thoughts immediately turned negative.

Having seen plenty of such things in the wealthy circles in her past life, Fang Zhijin suddenly felt slightly smug, without considering how different Shuangshuang’s current abilities were from the socialites in her memories who did nothing but rely on men.

Because of her thoughts, Fang Zhijin blurted out, "Dad, Mom, how can Shuangshuang accept such expensive gifts from others? Even if she’s uncomfortable at my foster parents’ place, she could still return to our home."

"Silence!" Before Fang Zhijin could finish, Wen Jianyun interrupted her with a shout. Liu Yun also showed anger on her face. With such blatant hints, Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun would be idiots not to understand.

Liu Yun’s hands trembled with anger, and Wen Jianyun squeezed her hand, comforting her. Glaring at Fang Zhijin, he said, "What expensive gifts? What are you insinuating? How can someone so young have such a dirty mind?"

Liu Yun, having regained her composure, turned to comfort Wen Jianyun, then calmly addressed Fang Zhijin, "Zhijin, you’re young, haven’t entered society and don’t understand the value of talent to a company. I’m not blaming you.

Now let me tell you, what Shuangshuang received wasn’t a gift, but what she deserves. The game Shuangshuang developed could, for any game company, immediately make them an industry leader, an unshakable one at that.

One could say that with Shuangshuang, Chengfeng Wanli Company could always stay at the top of the industry, and the company’s current status and wealth all rely on Shuangshuang’s intellect.

In such circumstances, it’s perfectly normal for the company to entice a talent like Shuangshuang with what it can. A house, a car, a driver, these are merely what Shuangshuang deserves, a benefit from the company president to retain her talent, completely different from what you think.

Being so young, I don’t know how the Fang Family, your foster parents, educated you, but to have you think like that right off the bat is concerning.

It now seems that Shuangshuang not staying with the Fang Family was truly the right decision. In the future, I will get some tutors to properly educate you, to help you become a true upper-class lady."

Liu Yun was genuinely upset with how the Fang Family had educated the child this way. Fang Zhijin’s words revealed such a dark mindset, which really angered both Liu Yun and Wen Jianyun. Lack of knowledge can be remedied, but poor character is hard to change.

Liu Yun resolved fiercely to hire several tutors to correct Fang Zhijin’s wayward character. Such improper thinking is unacceptable.

Fang Zhijin was frightened by the anger of Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun, not daring to speak further. Despite secretly resenting how Wen Jianyun and Liu Yun favored Shuangshuang over her, she didn’t dare to argue back further. Seeing them so angry, she figured it wasn’t a good time to bring up the idea of changing her surname to Wen.

In fact, Fang Zhijin truly didn’t understand the importance of talent to a company. Although she felt she had been a qualified wealthy lady in her past life, the truth was she could only be a wealthy lady.

She knew how to interact with other ladies with grace and elegance, enjoying life’s pleasures, because she never lacked money. With the Wen family’s wealth and her affluent husband’s support, she never wanted for anything after her first eighteen years.

But Fang Zhijin never did anything serious her entire life. Aside from leisure, she never worked or managed a company.

She had no understanding of a company’s emphasis on talent or the crucial role of a technical expert who holds the company’s core technology. In Fang Zhijin’s view, life is all about chasing money and status.