Sharing Dreams with My Bestie's Cousin

"If she forgets the past, will she agree to it herself?"

Nian Xun didn’t think that Wen Zhi would willingly accept the formatting of her own life.

"But before Mu left, he instructed..." Gu Rang looked towards the figure of Wen Zhi in the distance, "If the situation becomes uncontrollable , everything should be decided by Mr. Nian Xun."

Hearing this, Nian Xun let out a light laugh, his tone skeptical, "I’m to decide?"

Gu Rang withdrew his gaze and nodded at Nian Xun, "Yes, Mu has great trust in Mr. Nian Xun, you can make the decisions regarding Wen Zhi’s matter."

To this, Nian Xun scoffed, "Sometimes, placing too much trust in others may not be a good thing."

Hearing this, Gu Rang felt an ominous premonition rising within him.

Nian Xun spoke slowly, "First, I have no blood relation with the Wen Family. Second, Wen Zhi and I are not much different in age. Is he really that confident to entrust me with the control over Wen Zhi’s life, not fearing any irreversible events could happen?"

Gu Rang’s eyes showed confusion, "Irreversible... events?"

Suddenly, Nian Xun laughed.

His face, bewitchingly attractive to begin with, when laughing seemed to send shivers down one’s spine. Even Gu Rang, a man himself, couldn’t help but be momentarily dazzled.

It seemed... indeed, an unexpected event could occur...

Nian Xun turned his head slightly, lightly replying, "Who knows what kind of irreversible events the future will bring? But for now, I do not think this little girl can stir up much trouble in front of me."

Gu Rang pressed his lips tightly together, hesitating for a long while before speaking, "Can you make this decision for Wen Zhi now?"

Nian Xun didn’t respond.

He watched Wen Zhi for a moment, then walked towards her.

In the large pool stood a mermaid statue fountain, with various types of fish swimming merrily around. Wen Zhi knelt down, half-leaning over the edge of the pool, her hand gently touching the water and the fish.

The sound of water was splashing.

She seemed to be enjoying herself immensely.

"Wen Zhi?" Nian Xun called out her name.

Wen Zhi stopped her hand movements, a bit mechanically slowly lifting her head, meeting Nian Xun’s gaze. Wen Zhi was very calm, just looking at him.

Nian Xun leaned down slightly, "Do you remember who I am?"

Wen Zhi’s mouth opened, but she made no sound. Nian Xun read her lips, certain she had said ’Nian Xun’ although her confused expression seemed not so sure of his identity.

Was she really sick?

Nian Xun found it curious and wanted to tease her a bit, so he sat down by the edge of the pool, "Is it fun?"

Wen Zhi hesitated, showing no reaction.

Nian Xun asked again, "Can you tell me my name?"

Wen Zhi glanced over, ignoring him.

Watching Wen Zhi’s reaction, Nian Xun could hardly contain his amusement, "I get it now, you just don’t want to speak, and you don’t want to deal with anyone, right?"

Indeed, Wen Zhi paid no attention to Nian Xun, nor did she spare him another glance, acting as though he didn’t exist.

Nian Xun wasn’t annoyed, as in his eyes, Wen Zhi was like a child right now, and nothing she did could anger him.

However, just as he thought this, in the next second, he saw Wen Zhi scoop up a handful of water and splash it towards him—

"Wen Zhi!"

It was too late for Nian Xun to dodge when he called out, and he was taken by surprise, drenched from head to toe.

The loosely fitted, languid white shirt he wore clung to his body in an instant, and his face and hair did not escape either; water flowed from his hair tips down his jawline...

Gu Rang, who was standing not too far behind, was utterly flabbergasted.

After splashing the water, Wen Zhi did not run away; instead, she looked at Nian Xun innocently with a smile.

"Have you gone mad?!" Nian Xun’s face brimmed with anger, a rare display of such a significant emotional outburst from him.

Wen Zhi was terrified by Nian Xun’s expression, stumbling backward as she looked at him with a face full of panic, "Don’t hit me, I was wrong..."

Nian Xun: "..."

Hit her?

Did he look so angry just now that it seemed he was about to become violent?

At this moment, Gu Rang had already rushed over to stand in front of Wen Zhi, "Mr. Nian Xun, I apologize on behalf of Wen Zhi for what just happened; it was an involuntary act on her part."

After speaking, Gu Rang took out a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Nian Xun.

Nian Xun took the handkerchief, his anger not yet subsided, as he methodically wiped his face, "She knows what she’s doing, and you call it an involuntary act?"

Gu Rang pressed his lips tightly together and said nothing.

Gu Rang had witnessed the moment Wen Zhi splashed water on Nian Xun; she indeed did it on purpose, but whether it was out of playfulness or she lost control, he was uncertain.

At this time, Wen Zhi, hidden behind Gu Rang, peeked out to stealthily glance at Nian Xun.

She coincidentally locked eyes with Nian Xun and, frightened, quickly retreated back behind Gu Rang. Sensing this, Gu Rang extended his hand protectively behind him.

Nian Xun, upon witnessing this scene, couldn’t help but laugh with irritation, "One asks me to take charge while the other is wary of me. This isn’t my business at all, why should I care? Do whatever you want."

Having said that, Nian Xun stood up, tossed the handkerchief away with a flick of his hand, and made to leave.

Gu Rang called out anxiously to Nian Xun, "Wait a moment, Mr. Nian Xun—"

Nian Xun ignored him completely, not even turning his head, clearly determined not to concern himself with the matter anymore.

Gu Rang, frustrated, wanted to go after him but couldn’t leave Wen Zhi alone. He was about to turn around when he suddenly felt warmth on his back; he stiffened, realizing Wen Zhi was leaning against him.

"Wen Zhi?" Gu Rang called out to her softly.

Wen Zhi’s head drooped onto Gu Rang’s back, "I’m tired, I want to sleep."

"I’ll take you to your room," Gu Rang slowly turned around, and Wen Zhi leaned into his embrace, looking listless.

Gu Rang carried Wen Zhi back to her room to rest and planned to discuss with Zhan Feng in the evening how to persuade Nian Xun.

But in the end, Nian Xun expressed he didn’t want to get involved.

It wasn’t because Wen Zhi had splashed him with water that he was rejecting the situation. He had simply weighed the options, decided to keep work separate from personal matters, and to look out for himself, which was his principle.

He had to avoid any risk that might entangle him personally.

Not only did he express refusal, but he also planned to head back to Laihai City that night, leaving the Wen family to discuss and decide on Wen Zhi’s matter. He would only accept Wen Zhi in her normal state.

When Gu Rang learned of Nian Xun’s decision, he naturally had no anger left, only a deep sense of powerlessness. After a moment of deliberation, he spoke, "Mr. Nian Xun, in half a month... that is, on the fifteenth of next month, if I bring Wen Zhi to Laihai City to see you, that will be the start of something new. If I don’t come to Laihai City as agreed, perhaps that means I have already taken Wen Zhi back to Bai City."

Nian Xun agreed readily, "Okay, I also hope to see you bring the normal Wen Zhi to meet me on the fifteenth of next month."

After finishing his words, Nian Xun got into his car.

Gu Rang stood there watching Nian Xun’s car drive away into the distance for a long time before he withdrew his gaze. But when he turned to go back to the room to see Wen Zhi, he saw Zhan Feng rushing towards him in a hurry— 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"The young miss is gone!"

Gu Rang’s expression darkened; thinking of the car that had just left, he immediately pulled out his phone to call Nian Xun.

Meanwhile.

Nian Xun also discovered Wen Zhi in the car.

However, at first, when he got into the car, he hadn’t noticed because Wen Zhi had disguised herself as the driver, even wearing his driver’s coat, which made it hard to detect her right away.

The trip was uneventful, and Wen Zhi didn’t reveal any flaws.

It wasn’t until Nian Xun’s phone rang, and he was about to answer the call, that the car suddenly came to an abrupt stop.

Nian Xun, thrown forward uncontrollably by inertia, caught his bearings only to see the driver had already climbed into the back seat, snatching the phone from his hand.

Seeing the driver’s face, Nian Xun’s pupils dilated sharply—