Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 189: Crocodile’s Tears

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Wen Nian had the original video in her possession, and no one knew where it was stored. Wei Lai and Jiang Ning, seeing Wen Nian’s firm stance, felt helpless and looked towards Jiang Chun, hoping she could help.

Jiang Chun appeared troubled by their pleading looks, but eventually spoke up. Her voice remained gentle, lacking any forceful impact, as if she was reluctantly mediating. “Wen Nian, I understand that you’re concerned about them causing you harm in the future. However, who can truly trust someone else with their leverage, even if you assure them repeatedly? Here’s what we can do. I will have them write an assurance letter, and you can hold onto it as a means of caution.”

Jiang Ning and Wei Lai were dissatisfied with this resolution, but compared to the concrete evidence of the video, the threat of an assurance letter was considerably smaller. Reluctantly, they agreed, although they were unhappy about it.

Wen Nian rolled her eyes in secret. Who would switch from nuclear weapons to rifles?

However, having a gun wasn’t enough; one also needed the technical skill to use it. In other words, if these two suddenly had a change of heart and claimed that they were forced to write the assurance letter, she would be blamed instead.

Without hesitation, Wen Nian refused, “Instead of wasting time trying to persuade me, it’s better for you all to behave yourselves. No matter who you bring as a mediator, it won’t make a difference.”

Wei Lai, seeing this, glanced at Shen Jun, who was eating quietly beside them. She decided to try a different approach, sacrificing her own pride. She discreetly pinched her own thigh through her clothes, causing her eyes to immediately turn red. “Wen Nian, I apologize for being immature. Please forgive me. It was because I felt sorry for my brother, who went to a foreign country for you, that I wanted to teach you a lesson. But I won’t do it again.”

Wen Nian nearly choked on her own saliva upon hearing this and quickly clarified, “I don’t have that kind of influence. I’ve only met your brother a few times, and his decision to go abroad was already planned by your Wei family. I can’t bear such a great responsibility. Besides, he has been abroad for half a year now, and I’m sure he has forgotten what 1 even look like. There’s nothing between him and me. Don’t add unnecessary drama to it.”

This response surprisingly pleased Jiang Ning, but it left Wei Lai even more frustrated. It seemed like Wen Nian slipped away like an eel.

Wei Lai could only take advantage of her young age and continue with her plea, “Sister, it’s true that I overthought things. When it comes to family, I tend to act recklessly. But my nature isn’t bad, and there’s another reason why I hope you delete the video. In case it accidentally gets leaked, my grandfather would literally kill me if he found out. Shen Jun, can you please help me persuade her?

1 truly realize my mistake.”

As she spoke, Wei Lai’s voice became more choked, and tears rolled down her cheeks, making her appear pitiable.

But Wen Nian wasn’t moved by it. In her eyes, these were nothing but crocodile tears. Given Wei Lai’s vengeful nature, if she wasn’t genuinely worried about the video being released and affecting the company’s punishment from Wei Feng, she wouldn’t have given in so quickly. She even attempted to involve Shen Jun to make herself seem more cautious in his presence, trying to play the role of an innocent girl at such a young age, even though she had caused so much trouble.

Wen Nian let out a cold snort, about to respond when she was interrupted by Shen Jun’s voice.

Shen Jun lifted his head and spoke coldly to Wei Lai, “The one who has been targeted by your actions is Wen Nian. Only she can decide whether or not to forgive you. As her boyfriend, I will support whatever decision she makes.”

“Wen Nian, we need to be cautious when it comes to wrongdoers seeking mercy after their failures. If their intentions aren’t sincere, their ability to adapt and compromise only shows that some people have a very low moral baseline.”

Shen Jun’s words were a clear declaration, and he was even concerned that Wen Nian might soften and grant Wei Lai’s request.

Wei Lai was completely stunned. She was just a 14-year-old girl, and she had pleaded with them in tears. How could Shen Jun speak to her like that? Wei Lai felt a surge of resentment in her heart, but it was directed towards Wen Nian.

Wei Lai firmly believed that Wen Nian had manipulated Shen Jun and influenced his perception of her. She wasn’t someone with a low moral baseline; she had simply recognized her vulnerable position and had to compromise.

Wen Nian noticed that the freshly grilled lamb skewers had been placed on a table in the distance, and her eyes lit up. She grabbed Shen Jun, who also had an empty plate, and stood up. “The barbecue is ready. Let’s go and get some.”

Shen Jun chuckled helplessly and followed behind Wen Nian as they left the table..