Sharing Dreams with My Bestie's Cousin

Wen Zhi found out from Han Yu that he was with Xie Weiyue, and to say she wasn’t shocked would be a lie.

However, she did not forget to first say, "Congratulations."

When Han Yu heard Wen Zhi’s congratulations, laughter transmitted from the phone, filled with joy and happiness that seemed to overflow any second.

"Thank you, Auntie!" In high spirits, Han Yu even changed his form of address to Wen Zhi into the respectful "Auntie."

Wen Zhi was also happy for Han Yu.

She took the opportunity to ask, "Do you want to hear some advice?"

Han Yu immediately became cautious on the other end of the line, "Is it bad advice?"

Wen Zhi: "You can choose not to listen."

She did not specify whether it was good or bad advice, for to do so would have rendered the advice meaningless.

Han Yu was itching with curiosity, unable to resist regardless of the nature of the advice, "Then please tell me."

The phone transmitted Wen Zhi’s light, lingering laughter, which made Han Yu feel intrigued yet reassured.

It probably wasn’t bad advice.

Then he heard Wen Zhi say on the phone, "It’s easy for two people to come together, but maintaining a good relationship is difficult. However, you must always remember that from the beginning to the end, it’s you who deeply wished to be with her."

This wasn’t Wen Zhi’s experience.

It was something Shang Hexing had said to her one day, and she had firmly remembered those words. Now, she felt it was necessary to share these words with Han Yu.

She knew all too well that the relationship between Han Yu and Xie Weiyue had not come easily. Han Yu’s feelings were more unilateral and deeper. She did not need to guess whether Xie Weiyue’s agreement to be with Han Yu was sincere, but the fact that Xie Weiyue gave Han Yu a chance was rare enough. Thus, she wanted to remind Han Yu to cherish it fully, and to always remember that from the beginning to the end, it was he who desired to be with Xie Weiyue.

Fortunately, Han Yu appreciated Wen Zhi’s words, saying, "I understand your kind reminder, and I will heed it closely, always remembering that it is I who desired to be with her from the beginning to the end."

Although Han Yu’s tone over the phone was casual, Wen Zhi knew he took it seriously.

After the call ended, Wen Zhi felt extremely relieved.

Just then, Shang Hexing entered the room and seeing Wen Zhi’s smiling face, he asked, "What’s making you so happy this early in the morning?"

Wen Zhi put down her phone and walked over to Shang Hexing, "Good news."

Shang Hexing picked up a coat from the end of the bed, draped it over his arm, and turned to take Wen Zhi’s hand, "I’m all ears."

"Of course," Wen Zhi said as she naturally hooked her arm through his.

Today was Shang Hexing’s third day in Laihai City.

His workday was packed with obligations. Despite being overwhelmed with tasks, he still managed to visit Laihai City twice a month. Wen Zhi also made time to accompany him to Bai City, as their affection was mutual; she couldn’t always make Shang Hexing travel back and forth between Laihai City and Bai City alone.

Shang Hexing’s stay lasted three days this time.

Today was his day of departure, and Wen Zhi had promised to accompany him downstairs. Now that the call was over and he had come to fetch her.

The two left the room and on their way downstairs, Wen Zhi relayed her conversation with Han Yu to Shang Hexing.

After listening, he said, "Han Yu is carefree, Xie Weiyue is slow to warm up, but their personalities complement each other in their relationship."

As the elevator doors slowly closed, Wen Zhi looked up at him and said, "But how do I feel that people with similar personalities are the ones who truly come together?"

Shang Hexing: "So you think they won’t last?"

"Oh no," Wen Zhi quickly shook her head, "That’s just my personal opinion."

Shang Hexing’s hand resting on Wen Zhi’s shoulder gently patted, "Our views are personal opinions as well. What ultimately happens with them is their own matter."

Wen Zhi nodded in agreement, "You’re right."

The elevator reached the first floor, and the car was parked outside. Chen Jinhai was waiting by the car door, stepping aside to open it as Shang Hexing emerged.

Shang Hexing stepped down one stair, and Wen Zhi did not follow but let go of his hand.

"At the end of this month, um... on the eighth of next month, I’ll go back to the Wen Family."

After she spoke, Shang Hexing turned around, responded with an okay, and then handed her his scarf, "Help me tie this." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

The season had already reached the start of winter, the weather was bitingly cold, and pedestrians on the street had long since donned their overcoats and down jackets.

Shang Hexing’s overcoat was thick, but the inside was made of a low-necked cashmere, making it particularly susceptible to the chilly breeze. Wen Zhi had bought him a scarf, which he had grown quite fond of recently and wore whenever he went out.

Wen Zhi took the scarf from his hands; it was a deep gray, pattern-free, low-profile brand with a barely noticeable logo, fitting both his status and his taste.

Wen Zhi straightened the scarf and then reached out to him; he cooperated by leaning his head forward slightly. She wrapped it around in a simple style.

"There," she said with a grin, patting the scarf when she finished.

Shang Hexing adjusted the scarf for comfort with his hand, then said, "I’m leaving now."

Wen Zhi waved her hand, "Work hard, Mr. Shang~"

Shang Hexing returned a smile and turned to walk down the steps.

The brisk wind blew as Wen Zhi, standing on the steps, shivered. She raised her hands to gather the neckline and warmed her neck while watching Shang Hexing’s car drive off into the distance.

She turned around to go back inside when her phone in her pocket buzzed. She stopped walking and took it out.

Seeing the caller ID as Meng Fan, Wen Zhi answered, "You remembered to call me! I thought you had forgotten about me."

After Wen Zhi had spoken, there was a long silence from Meng Fan on the other end of the line.

Wen Zhi purposefully took the phone away to check it, confirming that the call was still connected. While walking inside, she called out, "Meng Fan?"

"Zhizhi..."

When Meng Fan’s voice came through, Wen Zhi could distinctly hear a note of panic.

She pressed the elevator button and while patiently waiting, she lowered her voice to ask, "Is something the matter?"

Meng Fan sounded very nasal, "There is something."

At that time, Wen Zhi wasn’t too worried yet, merely asking further, "Is it serious?"

"Serious, very serious! It’s a matter of life and death!" Meng Fan sounded very urgent on the phone.

Wen Zhi suddenly felt a surge of anxiety.

At that moment, the elevator reached the ground floor, and the doors slowly opened, letting someone out.

Wen Zhi should have gotten in, but fearing it might affect the signal, she instead found a place to sit down nearby to continue the call with Meng Fan. She first calmed Meng Fan’s nerves, then asked, "Alright, tell me what it is that’s so grave."

There was a moment of silence from Meng Fan, then in the cheeriest voice, she said, "Zhizhi, I’m pregnant!"

"..."

Now it was Wen Zhi’s turn to be silent.

Over the phone came Meng Fan’s carefree laughter, "Did I scare you? Zhizhi, I just wanted to surprise you. How about it, isn’t it surprising?"

Wen Zhi drew a breath, "I am indeed surprised."

Meng Fan laughed loudly.

Wen Zhi added, "And a bit shocked too."

Meng Fan stopped laughing and said softly, "Sorry, I won’t scare you like this next time."

Wen Zhi smiled helplessly, then offered the words, "Congratulations, you’re going to be a mother."

Today really was a day for good news in threes.

First there was the great news from her company, then Han Yu’s good news, and now Meng Fan’s wonderful news.

It seemed today was a truly auspicious day.

While she was thinking this, Meng Fan—who must have been on the same wavelength—suddenly said, "Right after finding out I was pregnant today, I immediately called you. Such a great day, such great news, I had to share it with you first."

Wen Zhi was all smiles, suddenly asked, "Does President Rong know you are pregnant yet?"

"He doesn’t know yet, I’ll tell him later," Meng Fan said mysteriously.