Sharing Dreams with My Bestie's Cousin

No wonder Shang Hexing lent a hand to help. Turned out he was her ex-husband!

Wen Zhi rubbed her chin, her face lighting up with realization. Since he was her ex-husband, that explained why she had such dreams!

However, there was still one thing Wen Zhi found baffling. She tilted her head and asked, "Why did we get divorced?"

Shang Hexing closed his eyes, the veins on his forehead faintly throbbing—a sign of rising anger.

Seeing this, Wen Zhi’s heart skipped a beat.

No way, his stern effort to contain his anger... Could the reason for the divorce be her fault?

But what did she do during the marriage?

...Cheating?

No, no, no!

Wen Zhi shook her head to dismiss that guess. According to her own character, she was definitely a good woman. She would truly love only one person, never wavering.

Furthermore... she looked towards Shang Hexing, her ex-husband was so handsome and outstanding. Just the sight of him was tantalizing, she wouldn’t be foolish enough to cheat on such a great man!

That’s laughable!

Ridiculous! 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Unless she were blind!

With that thought, Wen Zhi felt a bit more at ease.

"Ahem..." She cleared her throat and straightened up again, "The reason we divorced must be because we were both too busy, had little time together, and the initial passion faded. Actually, neither of us was at fault."

Hoping that would improve Shang Hexing’s mood.

Just when she was feeling quite pleased with how well she had spoken just now, Shang Hexing slowly opened his eyes and leaned towards her, "Wen Zhi, do you even know what you’re saying?"

Wen Zhi leaned back, holding her breath, staring unblinkingly at Shang Hexing, who was so close. It took her quite a while to utter, "I... I said that neither of us is at fault."

Shang Hexing’s voice was low and oppressive, "You too, have no fault?"

Wen Zhi swallowed to ease her tension, "I’m certain... I’m not at fault. I wouldn’t wrong you. Even though I don’t remember you, I still trust my own character."

Shang Hexing said angrily, "Say that again."

"..." Wen Zhi had wanted to continue, but upon seeing Shang Hexing’s expression, she dared not speak anymore.

She didn’t even dare to move; her limbs nearly froze solid.

While she was suffering, a spark of inspiration suddenly hit her, and she immediately said, "If there’s still feelings between us, we could, perhaps... rekindle the old flame."

With those words, Wen Zhi almost instantly felt the atmosphere relax.

Could it be her last sentence about ’rekindling the old flame’ that did the trick?

Does he still have feelings for her?

"Wen Zhi."

Shang Hexing’s calm voice came through, and Wen Zhi immediately responded, "Hmm?"

She heard him ask, "Were you serious about what you just said?"

This time it was Wen Zhi who was slow to respond, "Serious about what?"

Shang Hexing’s eyelids dropped slightly, the fleeting loss in his eyes vanishing rapidly, "Never mind. You can go back now."

Wen Zhi asked subconsciously, "Huh? Aren’t you walking with me?"

Shang Hexing indifferently said, "Are you inviting me to your place?"

Wen Zhi nodded earnestly, "You are my ex-husband, we know each other inside out, there’s nothing improper."

Her repeated mention of ’ex-husband’ made Shang Hexing’s brows furrow deeply.

In a deep voice, he called for Chen Jinhai, "Take her back."

Chen Jinhai nodded and gestured for her to follow, "Miss Wen, let’s go."

Wen Zhi stood up slowly.

She had already thanked him, and she had no reason to linger any longer.

But for some reason, she didn’t want to leave at all at that moment, her feet seemingly glued to the spot.

Right, what was it that Shang Hexing had said earlier? Asking if she was serious?

Wen Zhi racked her brain and suddenly the phrase "rekindling old flames" drifted across her mind.

She glanced at Chen Jinhai, who was waiting for her, then turned to look at Shang Hexing, blurting out, "Mr. Shang, I’d like to talk to you again."

Shang Hexing’s gaze shifted toward her, his tone already showing impatience, "I believe we have nothing left to discuss. I have done all that honor requires, please do as you wish."

After speaking coldly, Shang Hexing stood up and walked inside, not allowing Wen Zhi time to continue the conversation.

He was very clear that he couldn’t delay important matters for her any longer. Whatever had happened before was in the past.

As Wen Zhi watched Shang Hexing go inside, she couldn’t help but hang her head and sigh. At this moment, she heard Chen Jinhai’s inquiring voice from behind her, "Miss Wen, are you going home now?"

Wen Zhi stepped forward to leave, "Yes, but there’s no need to see me out, I can take a taxi back by myself."

"That won’t do. Mr. Shang instructed me to see you safely home." Chen Jinhai quickly matched Wen Zhi’s pace.

When Wen Zhi reached the doorway, she suddenly paused and turned her head to Chen Jinhai, "Are you Mr. Shang’s assistant?"

?

Chen Jinhai was puzzled. Miss Wen had been absent from Mr. Shang’s presence for a few months, and now that she appeared, she was acting as if she had lost her memory. Was she truly amnesiac, or was it all an act?

However, Chen Jinhai didn’t know that Wen Zhi was actually targeting him. As they both entered the elevator, Chen Jinhai remained perplexed when suddenly he heard a call:

"Chen Zhu?"

Chen Jinhai was startled, listening to the familiar tone; Miss Wen was undoubtedly still the same Miss Wen!

"What would you like to say, Miss Wen?"

Wen Zhi maintained her smile, thinking she was cleverly probing, "Let me ask you something. What do you think about me divorcing Shang Hexing?"

Chen Jinhai was baffled again: ?

What?

Mr. Shang and Miss Wen were married before? And divorced?

How did he not know?

No, that’s not right. How could his superiors not know!

With Mr. Shang’s status, a marriage that hadn’t gone through political vetting wasn’t actually a marriage, at best it was just a verbal promise Mr. Shang had made to Miss Wen.

"What’s wrong, is there something you can’t say?" Seeing Chen Jinhai’s complex expression, Wen Zhi thought the matter might be difficult to discuss.

Chen Jinhai recovered and chuckled dryly, "We subordinates have one taboo, and that is never to discuss our leader’s private matters at any time."

"Alright then..." She really can’t talk about it, thought Wen Zhi, abandoning the idea.

Chen Jinhai tentatively asked, "Miss Wen, why did you bring this up?"

Wen Zhi replied indifferently, "The Li Family has quite the reputation in Hai City, and it definitely wouldn’t be easy to negotiate with old Mr. Li. Since Shang Hexing has gotten involved, it’s surely not as simple to resolve as it appears on the surface."

Chen Jinhai nodded, "Indeed."

’Ding’ went the elevator.

The elevator reached the ground floor.

Wen Zhi and Chen Jinhai stepped out of the elevator together.

As they walked, Wen Zhi continued, "So I feel that he must still have feelings for me, maybe we can even rekindle our old love."

Chen Jinhai raised his tone a notch, "Rekindle old love?"

Wen Zhi was startled.

Immediately after, she heard Chen Jinhai ask, "Miss Wen, you want to rekindle old love with Mr. Shang?"

Wen Zhi felt a surge of anxiety, "...Is that not allowed? After all, he is my ex-husband."

Chen Jinhai fell silent.

Wen Zhi did not continue the topic either.

After arriving at Fenghui Garden, Wen Zhi did not rush to get out of the car. She took out her cellphone and said to Chen Jinhai, "Could I have your phone number?"

Chen Jinhai took Wen Zhi’s phone and typed in his number, "There you go, Miss Wen."

Wen Zhi smiled shyly and whispered, "Do you stay by Shang Hexing’s side every day?"

"Yes."

"Then..."