Chapter 125 Hardships

The next day, even though the time agreed with Zhang Wan was in the afternoon, Yu Chucheng got up very early.

When Mrs. Yu went to call Yu Chucheng for breakfast, she thought that Yu Chucheng would sleep in with his head covered in the quilt as usual. But when she opened the door, she saw Yu Chucheng, neatly dressed, standing in front of the mirror, fiddling with something.

Mrs. Yu came just in time, and Yu Chucheng pulled his hair with his hands, "Mom, do you think it would be better if I spray it to fix the hair like this?"

Mrs. Yu, who was wearing home clothes, looked at him in surprise, "Cheng Cheng, do you have anything else to do today?"

Yu Chucheng shook the spray in his hand and adjusted the angle in front of the mirror. "No, didn't I agree to go with you to see Aunt Zhang this afternoon?"

Mrs. Yu glanced at his face suspiciously.

I'm just going to see Zhang Wan, is it necessary to make such a big fuss? I asked an aunt to iron my clothes overnight, and even the curvature of a hair had to be carefully considered.

Mrs. Yu didn't understand, but she still carefully guided Yu Chucheng for a while.

The greenhouse flower bed maintains a constant temperature of over 20 degrees all year round. The huge transparent glass forms a regular hexagon. The lush and dense wisteria climbs up to the roof along the pillars. The sunlight shines in through its branches, illuminating the small French round table in the center.

Pink and purple tulips grow in an interlaced pattern around, and smooth raw stones surround the misty artificial stream. The water in the stream is clear and you can see the bottom. There are also a few white ducklings floating quietly along the stream.

This flower garden was originally built by the owner on a whim. Later it was posted online and became popular. Many people come here to check in and take photos every day.

Mrs. Yu booked the entire day and arranged a Michelin afternoon tea.

Zhang Wan originally thought that Mrs. Yu was the only one there. She was wearing a beige windbreaker, with wavy curly hair draped over her shoulders. The moment she saw Yu Chucheng, a hint of surprise flashed across her dark brown eyes, but it was quickly replaced by understanding.

Ever since she received the message from Mrs. Yu last night, she had been wondering what Mrs. Yu wanted to talk to her about. Now she understood. It seemed that there was someone else looking for her.

Zhang Wan showed a gentle and generous smile on her face, "Sorry for the wait."

In the past, Yu Chucheng only thought that Zhang Wan looked good when she smiled, but now he realized that when Zhang Wan smiled, there was hardly any change in her eyes, only the corners of her mouth turned up, and she looked a little strained.

"Long time no see. I remember when we first met we were both under 20 years old. Now our children are almost 20 years old." Mrs. Yu chuckled and turned the small plate with snacks on it, "Try the small cake that the chef just made."

Zhang Wan picked one up gracefully and said, "Thank you, I can do it myself."

The two exchanged greetings for a while, and Zhang Wan basically answered whatever Mrs. Yu asked. She looked no different from a normal person, and anyone who saw her would think she was a woman with a happy life and a harmonious family.

"Oh, I've talked too much and drank too much water. I'm going to the bathroom first." Mrs. Yu stood up and left the table according to the script she had discussed with Yu Chucheng, creating some space for the two of them to be alone.

Yu Chucheng's hands under the table involuntarily clenched his trousers. He raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Wan calmly.

Except for the night of the cruise, this was the closest he had ever been to Zhang Wan.

Zhang Wan’s facial features are really similar to Duan Huaijin’s, especially her eyes, which give people a feeling that they seem empty and indifferent but you can’t see clearly no matter what.

Yu Chucheng was actually very worried that asking some sensitive questions rashly would make Zhang Wan dislike him, but time was running out and he had to take the risk.

"Auntie, I rescued a stray cat on the roadside yesterday. When I took it to the pet hospital for treatment, I happened to see your name on the photo wall. It turns out that you are an investor in the rescue association."

Zhang Wan raised her eyes, her gaze paused for two seconds on the necklace around Yu Chucheng's neck, and then she hummed lightly, "I joined a long time ago."

Yu Chucheng lowered his voice, "You must really like animals, so you only put a photo of me in the package. I saw other people put dead animals in the package to intimidate others."

Zhang Wan's eyelashes trembled suddenly, and the fingers holding the handle of the teacup suddenly exerted force, causing the cup to be unsteady and a few drops of hot tea spilled onto the table.

"How did you know it was me?"

Yu Chucheng: "Duan Huaijin and I retrieved the surveillance footage from that day. As long as we find the courier, it won't be difficult to find out his transaction records for intra-city express delivery that day."

Yu Chucheng was convinced that it was Zhang Guangzhi who was threatening him, but when he followed the clues, he realized that he was on the wrong track. But Zhang Wan had no reason to threaten him, so he and Duan Huaijin thought it was more like a reminder.

"Why did you do this? Did you notice something?" Yu Chucheng carefully observed Zhang Wan's expression.

Zhang Wan has a serious mental illness, and no one knows whether she brought medicine today. Yu Chucheng is worried that asking too many questions will upset her.

However, Zhang Wan was much calmer than he had imagined.

Zhang Wan's tone was very gentle, "I should be the one asking you this. Zhang Guangzhi is a very deep-seated person, and he is involved in many illegal industries. What did you do to make him target you? Aren't you afraid of revenge from him?"

"Duan Huaijin and I are together. He already knows his life experience. I want to help him." Yu Chucheng pulled out the necklace from under his neck. "He gave this to me."

"What... Duan, he knows?"

It was the first time that Yu Chucheng saw such a helpless expression on Zhang Wan's face, and he didn't know how to respond for a moment, but from Zhang Wan's reaction he was sure that she had no ill will towards Duan Huaijin.

She pursed her red lips and lowered her head. She was silent for a long time, and suddenly chuckled at herself. When she spoke again, her voice had become hoarse, "When did he know?"

"I've known this for a long time."

Yu Chucheng was not sure about the exact time, and Duan Huaijin did not give a clear explanation either.

"So Zhang Guangzhi also knows him..." Zhang Wan stopped talking, not daring to think about it, and his breathing suddenly became rapid.

Yu Chucheng quickly calmed her down, "Zhang Guangzhi must have just guessed, otherwise he would have thought of a way to do it. He thought I was too annoying next to Duan Huaijin, so he targeted me."

Yu Chucheng paused and looked at Zhang Wan firmly, "But I won't let Duan Huaijin face all this alone. I came to you today to confirm your attitude and to ask you...what are your difficulties? Don't you want to resolve the conflict with Duan Huaijin and start over?"

Zhang Wan forced a bitter smile and said, "If you want to know about Zhang Guangzhi from me, I can tell you, but forget about meeting Duan Huaijin."

Yu Chucheng was puzzled and a little anxious, "Why? Once we have collected evidence of Zhang Guangzhi's crimes and sent him to prison, you can take charge of the Zhang family. Although Duan Huaijin may be resentful because you don't recognize him, you will have plenty of time to talk it out by then."

Zhang Wan sighed and looked at Yu Chucheng gently and calmly, "It's useless. In fact, I have a terminal illness and I don't have much time left."