After Marrying the Top Alpha of a Wealthy Family, I Am Spoiled Rotten Chapter 81

Time flew by, and six-year-old Wen Yan was about to start elementary school.

"You come back with me." In the small study room, six-year-old Lin Chuanwu frowned, his jaw tight. Even though he was just a kid, his face had a strong and domineering look.

Lin Chuanwu had been freeloading at Wen Yan's house for three years and planned to continue, but Grandpa Lin refused, insisting he return to Beijing for school. However, Wen Yan could only attend school in the small town. This meant they would have to part ways.

Wen Yan focused on practicing calligraphy, pretending not to hear.

Lin Chuanwu got angry and bit Wen Yan's arm.

Wen Yan put down the brush, his young face full of helplessness.

"But I don't want to leave my mom and dad."

Wen Yan's arm was white and chubby, like a lotus root. When Lin Chuanwu bit it, the soft flesh filled his mouth, and he forgot everything else, getting lost in the moment.

Until Wen Yan pushed him away.

Lin Chuanwu wiped the drool from his mouth, still angry. "You don't want to leave your mom and dad, but you want to leave me?"

"I see I'm not as important to you as Fu Ya and 'your' dog."

The words "your" were said with a sarcastic tone by Lin Chuanwu.

He wouldn't even let Wen Yan write calligraphy, holding Wen Yan's small face in his hands, making sure Wen Yan's gaze was only on him.

Wen Yan sighed and began to coax him, "Of course, you're more important than Fu Ya and the dog."

"Liar!"

"I'm not lying. I even gave you a birthday present, but when it was Fu Ya's and the dog's birthdays, I didn't even remember."

Lin Chuanwu was a bit happier but still huffed.

"It doesn't matter if we go to different schools. During summer and winter breaks, I'll have my mom take me to visit you."

"Summer break? Winter break? That's so long before we can see each other."

Lin Chuanwu was frustrated. Going back to when he first met three-year-old Wen Yan was fun, but the downside was he had no say in where he went to school.

"You'll definitely forget about me..." Lin Chuanwu sulked in a corner, "And then you'll happily play with Fu Ya and your dog..."

"No, besides my mom and dad, you're the most important person to me. I won't forget you." Wen Yan squatted in front of him, seriously saying, "Otherwise, I'll visit you on Saturdays and Sundays, okay?"

Wen Yan smiled, and when he did, his eyes turned into little crescents. When he grew up, it gave off a gentle vibe, but at his young age, it was just adorable.

Lin Chuanwu's heart was about to melt.

It took him three whole years to finally have a place in Wen Yan's heart.

He felt a bit better, but not much. Kids form bonds quickly and forget just as fast. If they really went to different schools, even meeting on weekends, their relationship would slowly drift apart. He couldn't allow that.

He hummed in agreement, already plotting how to attend elementary school with Wen Yan.

"I've let you stay at their house for three years, that's enough indulgence. You must return to Beijing for school." That night, Grandpa Lin called Lin Chuanwu.

"Grandpa, do you think I'm smart?" Lin Chuanwu asked.

"Of course you're smart! Who's smarter than my grandson?"

"I'm so smart, what's the difference if I go to a prestigious school or not? If I study in the small town, I'll still be the top student."

"You little rascal, trying to trick your grandpa?! Just wait till you come back, I'll give you a good beating!" Grandpa Lin scolded him, then earnestly said, "Even though your parents are abroad, they care about your schooling. If they find out I let you study in an unknown small town, they'll blame me for not taking good care of you."

Lin Chuanwu sneered.

"Be good, listen to grandpa. I'll let you stay at their house a bit longer, but you must come back before school starts."

Lin Chuanwu made the call while Wen Yan was asleep. It was dark outside, and he was in the small study room when he suddenly heard footsteps and a heated but hushed argument outside.

"Did you hear that?"

"I heard it." Lin Chuanwu replied and quickly hung up the phone.

He left the study room and went to the living room, recognizing Wen Yan's parents' voices.

They quieted down when they heard him.

"Chuanwu? Why aren't you asleep yet?" Wen's mother entered the living room, looking a bit strange.

"Go back to sleep."

"Okay." Lin Chuanwu nodded and looked outside, seeing a handsome and gentle man, but at that moment, the man looked very impatient.

It was Wen Yan's dad.

Wen Yan's dad had been transferred to work nearby three years ago but was still very busy, often coming home late at night or every few days. Lin Chuanwu had been at Wen Yan's house for three years and had only seen him a few times.

Lin Chuanwu returned to the room he shared with Wen Yan.

Wen Yan was lying in bed, covered with a small blanket, sleeping soundly, occasionally calling out for his mom or Lin Chuanwu.

Lin Chuanwu lay down, hugged him, and fell asleep together.

A few days later, Wen's mother took Wen Yan and him to the city for a day out.

They played at the amusement park all morning, and at noon, Wen's mother took them to a nearby mall for lunch.

They happened to run into Wen Yan's dad at the mall.

Wen Yan was the first to spot his dad, "Dad!"

Wen's mother's gaze followed Wen Yan's and when she saw a woman next to her husband, her face turned very unpleasant.

"Mom, let's go find dad." Wen Yan was a bit anxious because he saw his dad about to get on the escalator with his companion.

Wen's mother tightly held him back, not letting him take a step forward, "Yan Yan, dad is busy, let's not disturb him."

Wen Yan nodded understandingly.

"Mom, who is the auntie with dad?" Wen Yan asked again.

"She's dad's client."

Wen Yan nodded, seemingly believing it.

Lin Chuanwu understood why the couple had argued that night.

That night, Lin Chuanwu didn't dare to sleep too deeply, and sure enough, he heard arguing in the middle of the night.

He glanced at Wen Yan, who was still asleep, covered him with the blanket, and quietly got out of bed, going to the living room, listening to Wen's mother scolding in the yard.

"I agreed not to divorce you because I didn't want Yan Yan to overthink, not because I still have feelings for you. This is the last time. If Yan Yan catches you with that woman again, I'll make a scene at both your and her workplace, and no one will have a good time!"

"Get out! I don't want to see you for even a second!"

"Get out!"

The door made a soft sound, leaving only Wen's mother in the yard.

She stood there, her shadow elongated by the moonlight.

"Don't tell Yan Yan."

Lin Chuanwu was startled, realizing she had noticed him.

He walked up to Wen's mother, shaking his head firmly.

"I won't hide anything from Wen Yan."

Wen's mother was taken aback, then smiled, "So you want him to know his dad cheated with another woman and even had a child with her."

Lin Chuanwu: "I just don't want to hide the fact that you and his dad are getting a divorce."

"As for his dad's personal issues, I won't comment on them."

Wen's mother looked at him, Lin Chuanwu's eyes were so clear, it was hard to believe he was just a six-year-old.

"Wen Yan is actually very perceptive. Even if you don't tell him about the divorce, he'll slowly notice the subtle changes between you two. Over time, he'll start to doubt, which will make him feel even more insecure. It's better to communicate with him properly." Lin Chuanwu added.

Wen Yan always thought his parents divorced because he differentiated into a beta.

But that probably wasn't the case.

His dad must have cheated long ago, but his mom only found out around the time Wen Yan differentiated, leading to the divorce. This made Wen Yan mistakenly believe it was because he didn't become the alpha his dad wanted, causing the divorce.

Wen's mother looked up at the moon.

"Okay, I understand."

Lin Chuanwu returned to the room and found Wen Yan sitting on the bed with his head down.

Lin Chuanwu was shocked, "You're awake?"

"You heard?"

Wen Yan didn't say anything.

Lin Chuanwu knew he had heard everything, so he quickly got on the bed and hugged little Wen Yan.

Wen Yan pitifully asked, "Is it because I always wanted dad to be with me, and he got annoyed, so he and mom split up?"

Lin Chuanwu held his face, looking straight into his eyes, seriously telling him, "Your parents split up because of issues between them that couldn't be resolved. You're just a kid, it has nothing to do with you."

Lin Chuanwu kept repeating this.

Before he came here, Wen Yan also blamed himself for his parents' divorce, bottling up his emotions, which eventually led to severe psychological issues after Wen Shichuan's death.

Now that he was here with three-year-old Wen Yan, he wanted to clear away all the burdens in Wen Yan's heart, so he could grow up happy and sunny.

The next afternoon, Wen's mother confessed everything to Wen Yan.

Before that, she consulted a child expert on how to tell a child about their parents' divorce, hoping to minimize the impact on Wen Yan.

"Your dad and I just won't be living together anymore, but he's still your dad, and he still loves you."

She hated Wen Yan's dad, but she didn't want to pass that on to Wen Yan. She wanted him to grow up healthy, without hating anyone.

Wen Yan lowered his head, tears falling.

Lin Chuanwu held Wen Yan's hand tightly, feeling heartbroken.

"Sorry," Wen's mother hugged Wen Yan, her eyes slightly red.

"Mom loves you very much."

After learning about the divorce, Wen Yan became less talkative.

He spent afternoons reading comic books.

Lin Chuanwu stayed by his side, worried and anxious.

Wen Yan's birthday was coming up, and Lin Chuanwu racked his brain for a gift that would make Wen Yan smile.

He decided to make a backpack for Wen Yan himself, so he could use it for school. Lin Chuanwu went to learn from a local craft auntie.

During meals, Lin Chuanwu carefully used chopsticks, but still accidentally pricked his fingers, sucking in a breath of cold air.

He wanted to sew it himself, but his hands were clumsy, pricking his fingers with every stitch. The backpack wasn't finished yet, but his fingers were already full of tiny blood spots.

Wen Yan noticed his pained expression.

On Wen Yan's birthday, Wen's mother dressed him in new clothes, and Lin Chuanwu also wore new clothes. They ate cake together, and afterward, Lin Chuanwu asked Wen Yan to close his eyes.

"You can't peek, I have a gift for you."

"Okay."

Lin Chuanwu went to the room and brought out the backpack he made for Wen Yan.

"Alright, you can open your eyes."

Wen Yan saw a green backpack with his favorite cartoon character hanging on it.

Lin Chuanwu eagerly asked, "I made this for you myself, do you like it?"

Wen Yan didn't speak, pulling his hand to look at his fingers.

His fingers were covered in pricks.

Tears fell from Wen Yan's eyes, "Chuanwu, does it hurt?"

"Do you like it?" Lin Chuanwu wiped his tears.

"I like it."

"Then it doesn't hurt." Lin Chuanwu smiled.

"It doesn't hurt at all."

That night, the backpack was placed next to Wen Yan's pillow.

Lin Chuanwu hugged Wen Yan tightly, "Don't be sad."

"Okay." Wen Yan whispered.

"Actually, parents will eventually leave us." Lin Chuanwu said.

"Yeah," six-year-old Wen Yan had figured it out, "We'll separate too."

But Lin Chuanwu was certain, "We won't!"

"I'll never leave you."

Wen Yan was puzzled, "But when you grow up, you'll get married, and we'll have to separate."

"When I grow up, the person I marry will be you."

Wen Yan had heard this from three to six years old, his ears almost growing calluses.

"But I'll differentiate into an alpha."

"Whether you're an alpha or a beta, you'll still be my wife!"

Wen Yan felt his brain worked differently from normal people, smiling helplessly.

Lin Chuanwu didn't expect him to laugh at such a serious matter.

"Don't laugh, don't laugh."

"Promise me, when you grow up, you'll marry me!"

Wen Yan covered his mouth, refusing to say.

Lin Chuanwu started tickling him, making Wen Yan laugh until he couldn't breathe, begging for mercy.

"Chuanwu, I promise you..."

"Promise what?"

"...I'll marry you when I grow up."

Lin Chuanwu looked at Wen Yan's blushing face and couldn't resist biting his chubby cheek.