At 22:49 in the evening, Zheng Weiqian is in the study on the third floor looking over the reports that the company had sent over. Although he came back, he would still spend a few hours every day to look over the company.
Knock, knock, knock.
“Come in.” At this time, it must be Auntie Wang bringing over a cup of coffee.
When she put the cup of coffee down, Zheng Weiqian didn’t even look up as he said, “Auntie Wang, no need to worry about me, go back and rest.”
“Um, can we talk?”
“Why is it you?” Zheng Weiqian looked up and saw Fang Yan standing in front of him holding a tray. He never thought that it would be her.
“What do you want to talk about?” Zheng Weiqian leaned back against the chair.
“I want to borrow some money, I’ll pay you back when I get back.” She didn’t beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
“How much?”
“You're willing to lend me money?” He didn’t even ask anything and just willingly lent it. Are all rich people like this?
“You don’t want me to lend it to you?” Zheng Weiqian found it funny. Since I opened my mouth, you don’t want me to agree?
“Then lend me $1000. I will pay it back along with the clothes and living fee when I return.”
“Alright, I’ll give it to you tomorrow morning.”
“Also, may I borrow your computer?” She still has to give that damn "Mediterranean" the proposal.
“There’s one at the side, you can use it.” Occasionally, his precious little sister will come back and stay a few days so the computer is specifically assigned for her.
“Then, thank you.” It is getting more and more comfortable around him, hehe.
Fang Yan immediately sat down and started the proposal. As time goes by, only the sound of typing could be heard in the room.
“You’re not going to rest?” Zheng Weiqian didn’t expect her to be typing nonstop for two straight hours and she doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon.
“En, I’m almost done, I just need to modify it.” She didn’t raise her head and continued typing.
“What are you doing?”
“Fixing a proposal.” She answered, her fingers not stopping.
“Proposal?” Two hours for a proposal? Could it even be used? Zheng Weiqian believed that she must have said it wrong, or he had heard it wrong.
“Done.” The computer screen showed that the mail was sent successfully. It’s really convenient for Yinglun, originally she wanted to give this case to daddy in a few days, but now, it is alright, they can sell the case. However, she does not get any benefit from it. While Fang Yan is still having an internal conflict with herself, Zheng Weiqian had already moved to her side.
“Hey, wake up. If you’re done, then clean up and leave, don’t go daydreaming.” Zheng Weiqian disdainfully nudged her and then turned away.
Fang Yan recovered her senses and smiled as she turned off the computer and followed him out of the study.
The next day, Fang Yan received the money from Zheng Weiqian and also found a detailed map of the town, ready to prepare for her day trip. She had to persuade Zheng Weiqian that she could come back without getting lost before she could step out of the house alone.
In fact, the town’s not that complicated from what she could tell from the map, so it was easy for her to find that place.
She looked at the tombstone in front of her. This is the first time in eight years that she came to see her. She is just quietly lying in that cold dark hole. Eight years ago, she didn’t come to send her away. She hated her, hated that she left her alone in this world. Eight years later, she came to see her, because she loves her.
“Mom, I came to see you.” Fang Yan put the flowers down and spoke to the picture on the tombstone.
“You said not the hate that man because you love him, use your own life to love him. You said you didn’t regret it, even if you were given another chance, you would still do the same thing. You said the only consolation is me because it is the only thing you can leave him. You told me not to look for him, because he has his own family, and not ruin everything for him. You said your love was beautiful, but you do not want me to walk the same road as you, because your love was bitter as it was beautiful. You said you hoped that I would be good so that I won’t be your biggest regret. And then you said, ‘Forgive mom, Yanyan.’ These were the last words you said to me eight years ago.”
“You’re a fool, you guarded your love but in exchange for what? Lost your youth, your family and then your life.” Fang Yan’s tears silently fell as she gently stroke the picture on the stone and quietly whispered.
“I never blamed, I only ever was mad at you so there’s no need for me to forgive.” Only when she came did Fang Yan realized that she has never hated her, she was just mad at her foolishness.
“I won’t hate him, nor will I go look for him, because he is not worth it. So you don’t have to worry about me ruining him.”
She sat there stupidly and stared at the picture, gently stroking it as her tears fell, no longer saying a word.
The sun started the set behind the mountains, illuminating the earth in redness before it turns dark.
“I’m going now.” She got up and lightly said. Then she treads through the red leaves and left the cemetery.
When she returned to the villa, it is already past 8. She didn’t directly go in but instead sat on the stone steps like she did before.
“Hey, why aren’t you going in?” Zheng Weiqian’s voice sounded from behind. Why does she like sitting in front of the door?
Fang Yan look at the far distance and didn’t answer.
“You–––” Noticing the strange atmosphere, he doesn’t dare to ask any questions and shut up. He leaned against the column and quietly accompanied her.
After a long time, Fang Yan faintly asked, “What do you think love is?”
“Huh?” Taken aback by her sudden question, Zheng Weiqian doesn’t know how to respond.
“You also probably don’t know.” Fang Yan laughed, but it doesn’t have any warmth. It is very cold, just like her heart at the moment.
Zheng Weiqian doesn’t know because he had never experienced any deep love. He didn’t respond.
“It’s the devil, constantly making demands, but in the end, it wouldn’t do anything in return. It made you lose your youth, your family and then your life.” Her tears silently fell.
Seeing her like this, tears falling down and her body shivering in the wind, Zheng Weiqian felt his heart sting. He didn’t know what happened to her today, but he felt that she is very fragile right now, like she would break with one touch. He went to her side and sat down, putting his arms around her and gently patting her back to comfort her.
“Actually, I hate him. How can I not hate him!” She murmured into his arms.
Zheng Weiqian didn’t say anything and just gently hugged her, letting her tears stain his clothes. This is the only thing he could do for her.
Aww... He's so sweet.. For once he's not a hedgehog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update