As a man who does what he says, in a few days all of Shanghai knows that she and Zheng Weiqian are getting married. Since she is a public figure, this news made the front page of all the major entertainment magazines. Naturally, this news also spread to Beijing.
These past few days, her aunt and uncle have been acting weird. Usually, there would be a newspaper on the dining table every morning but during this time, it is nowhere in sight. Her aunt, who usually doesn’t like to watch soap operas is now watching TV episodes all day long. The entire family seemed to be concerned about her emotions at this time always cautiously walking around her to explore her emotions. Also, during this time, Yu Weiya would diligently call her to talk about all kinds of topics. Such obvious changes, of course, made Fang Yan feel uncomfortable.
Today, Fang Yan said that she is tired and wants to retire to her room early. Then, she would turn on her computer and check the latest news. During this time, she had no way of reading the newspapers or watching the news on TV, so she does not know what is going on in the outside world. When her computer turned on, she clicked on the news. The first thing she saw is the picture right in the middle. It is a wedding photo. The bride is smiling beautifully, her mood sweet and happy. The groom doesn’t have much of an expression on but it does not have an effect on his handsomeness. This is the reason why everyone is acting so weird. They were afraid that she would be overcome with sadness so they chose to conceal it and not mention it to her.
Fang Yan stared at the two people on the screen. She doesn’t know how to describe her current mood. In fact, even before the operation, she knew that this day would come. But now that it is in front of her, all her mental preparations fell.
The screen on her phone flashed at this time. She couldn’t hear any sound. She looked at the picture on the computer screen and tried to hold back her tears.
Her phone continued to ring over and over again on the table. It jolted Fang Yan back to reality and she picked up the phone.
“Yanyan, where were you. I called you a few times but you didn’t answer.” Yu Weiya’s anxious voice sounded from the phone.
“I just went to take a shower. What, is something the matter?” Fang Yan flatly said, not trying to show anything strange in her voice.
When she heard this, Yu Weiya was relieved, “When you didn’t answer after I called you a bunch of times I thought…..” Yu Weiya stopped herself before she would say something that she would regret.
“You thought what?” Her eyes were still glued to the screen. She knows what Yu Weiya was going to say. She thought that she found out about something which irritated her which is why she didn’t pick up the phone. Yes, she knows about. Actually, she already expected it. In fact, this sudden news was to her expectations. But she didn’t think it would occur so unexpectedly.
“Oh, no….nothing.” Yu Weiya quickly changed the topic, “How was your checkup with the doctor today? Is everything fine?”
“There is no problem. The doctor said that I’m recovering very well and in the future, I would only need to go every six months.” Fang Yan truthfully answered and didn’t push the topic.
“That’s good to hear. I knew that you will be fine.” Yu Weiya screeched, unable to contain her excitement.
“Weiya, thank you.” Fang Yan knows that her friend is very concerned about her.
“Huh?” Yu Weiya was caught off guard by her thanks. She doesn’t remember them being this polite before.
“I’m very lucky to have a friend like you.” This is what she usually says in her heart. In fact, she wanted to say it before but she never got the chance.
On the other side of the phone, Yu Weiya was blushing hard as she said in embarrassment, “Stupid, what are you saying thank you. Hearing it sounds very awkward.” Although her mouth says this, her face is dyed red and there is a smile on her lips.
“Hehe, I’m feeling a little tired. Let’s talk tomorrow.” Fang Yan said.
“En, okay. Rest well, I’ll talk to you tomorrow.” When she heard that she is tired and wants to rest, Yu Weiya wished her good night and hung up.
After hanging up, Fang Yan looked at the picture on her computer. She quietly took out a ring from her drawer and stared at it for a while. Then, she turned off her computer and went to bed.
That night, Fang Yan went to bed early but slept very little. Her tears stained half the pillow but she didn’t make a sound.
The next day, Fang Yan greeted everyone with a smile. On this day, she accompanied her dearest grandmother to recount some of her fondest memories with her mother. It was also on this day that she made a decision.
“You want to go to the U.S?” Sitting at the dining table, Fang Junxing stared incredulously at Fang Yan.
“En, that is where I lived for more than ten years. After coming back to China for a long time now, I want to go back and look around.” Fang Yan smiled and warmly said.
“But your health….”
Fang Yan knows what her uncle is worried about and spoke up, “My health is fine. The doctor even said that my recovery is fine and that it is the most successful surgery he had ever done after becoming a doctor so Uncle, you don’t have to worry about my health.”
“But the U.S. is so far.” Bai Yun also doesn't feel at ease. Going to such a far-away place after completing a big surgery, how can they not worry.
“I won’t be gone for a long time. It is only a few months. I miss the U.S.” She knows that her aunt always treats her well even more than Fang Rui. Fang Yan smiled and still remember to place Bai Yun’s favorite dish onto her bowl.
Old Madame Fang put down her silverware and pursed her lips, clearly unhappy.
“Granny.” Fang Yan pleaded. She knows how much her elder wants her to stay and accompany her. But her heart is hurting now. She needs to go to a place where no one knows so that she can heal her wounds. The U.S. is her birthplace and where she grew up. It is also far away from here so it is her best choice.
“I really want to go back and see if there are still memories of me and my mother there. This time, I am going back to relive the days with my mother. Also, when daddy goes to the U.S. company every month, you can ask him to check to see how I’m doing. If you find that I’m not doing well, you can bring me back.” In order to find a suitable reason for her to leave and make them feel at ease, Fang Yan can only say this.
“You’re always like this.” Old Madame Fang is displeased, but she knows that she can’t stop this girl from doing what she wants.
“I will call you every day, okay?” Fang Yan smiled.
“Don’t forget when you get there.” Tears filled the Old Madame’s eyes.
“I won’t,” Fang Yan assured her.
Fang Junxing and Bai Yun no longer said anything. They know this is the only way for this matter to settle.
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