Chapter 49 The remaining two days of National Day holiday, one day spent climbing...

I spent the remaining two days of the National Day holiday hiking one day and indulging in delicious food the other.

Fang Han had already looked at several shops and made research, and was just waiting for Gao Wen to choose one.

Gao Wen went to T City for five days of training. Most of the time, she ate only bland food. On one day, she indulged in a big meal without feeling any guilt.

I had a pretty good time these last two days.

In particular, Fang Han's journey through the streets and alleys of City A gave Gao Wen a new sense of surprise and a greater sense of belonging to this city that she had lived in for several years but still found unfamiliar.

On her first day at work, Gao Wen brought her local specialty products to the yoga studio.

The classes resumed a couple of days ago, and Lin Siyue, Zhang Ni, and a few others had already come to work. They were overjoyed to see Gao Wen bringing local specialties.

The receptionist also said, "Teacher Wenwen, since you're not here, the number of members coming to class has visibly decreased. We have to schedule two fewer classes every day."

"Oh, okay? Then please schedule more for me in the next few days," Gao Wen said with a smile.

"Okay!"

As soon as Gao Wen's classes are scheduled, members scramble to book them.

She resumed her busy schedule.

However, to Gao Wen's surprise, Hu Hong did not come.

For a while, she came early every day, and she didn't miss a single day, except for the time when it rained heavily.

Gao Wen has many members, many of whom attend classes continuously, and even more attend classes intermittently. After this period of time, Hu Hong should have developed a habit of coming whenever she wants.

If it were someone else, Gao Wen wouldn't have bothered, as it would seem like she was forcing them to spend money.

However, Hu Hong's situation is special.

She could sense her genuine concern.

Gao Wen couldn't resist and sent Hu Hong a message: "Auntie, are you still scheduling classes recently?"

She was worried that something had happened to the other person.

Hu Hong has been lying listlessly in bed lately, lacking the energy to do anything.

Occasionally, she would shed a few tears in secret.

When Gao Wen sent her the message, Hu Hong hadn't left the house for several days.

Fang Han went home three times, but it didn't have much effect. This happened almost every year. He left silently, not wanting Hu Hong to think too much or be sad anymore.

Hu Hong replied to Gao Wen's message: "I've been sick recently."

Gao Wen: Are you feeling better?

Hu Hong: [Much better.]

Gao Wen: [I'm back from T City. I brought you some local specialties. Shall I take them to you?]

......

Upon seeing this sentence, Hu Hong sat up in bed and made a decision: she would go to the yoga studio tomorrow!

Gao Wen still remembered her and brought her local specialties, but how could she possibly have someone deliver them to her door?

No, no!

The next day.

Six o'clock in the morning.

When Gao Wen saw Hu Hong, she had a faint smile on her face and was still carrying a thermos: "I brought you some sweet rice balls with white fungus and fermented rice wine today, they're delicious!"

Besides this, there were also a few small apples given to me by my neighbor.

Hu Hong added, "It's all-natural and pollution-free; we can harvest apples from that tree every year."

Gao Wen thought of the pomegranate tree Fang Han had mentioned, and smiled softly, "It must be delicious. I'll try it later. You came so early and even brought me porridge, but I already had breakfast today."

"What did you eat?" Hu Hong walked over and sat on the cushion, thinking that she must have just made something up.

Gao Wen went over to get the assistive devices, her voice clear and crisp: "Sandwiches, steamed egg with kabocha squash, and milk, it's quite a feast."

These past few days, Fang Han has been getting up early to make breakfast, and after they eat together, he and she go out together.

She comes to class, and he goes to the gym before going to work.

Hu Hong was very satisfied: "I got this for you, just treat it as dessert."

"Okay, thank you." Gao Wen walked over and helped Hu Hong relax her muscles.

She applied essential oil to the other person first, and then began.

During the class, Gao Wen noticed that Hu Hong was daydreaming and trying to stay awake, but she pretended not to care and tried her best to bring Hu Hong's attention back, giving her a little leeway.

After class, Gao Wen went to get the oil and rubbed it on Hu Hong in advance.

Her movements were gentle, patient, and meticulous.

Looking at Gao Wen's fair and pretty face, Hu Hong sighed, "It's so good to be young. She's beautiful, hardworking, and kind. She's perfect in every way."

"You're really judging me through a biased lens." Gao Wen always felt unworthy of Hu Hong's praise.

“I have a good eye for people,” Hu Hong said with a touch of pride. After a moment of silence, she said in a slow voice, “A person’s life is very short. In the blink of an eye, decades have passed.”

"Neither of my parents are here anymore, and many of my relatives have passed away. I'm also half-buried in the ground."

Gao Wen paused in applying the medicated oil to Hu Hong, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, you're in great health. You'll live to be a hundred without any problem. You'll have to take care of your grandchildren in the future, won't you? Maybe in a year or two, you won't have as much time to come to the yoga studio to take classes with me."

She could comfort Fang Han, but she really had no experience in comforting elders, so she couldn't advise Hu Hong. She could only start with what the other party cared about most.

"Who knows when it will happen?" Hu Hong's attention was successfully diverted. "My brat is so stubborn, I'm afraid he'll end up alone!"

......

After leaving the classroom, Gao Wen gave Hu Hong a box of local specialties.

It wasn't anything valuable, but Hu Hong was exceptionally happy, like an old child receiving a gift.

Gao Wen took a small pot of succulents from the front desk: "Last time you said that the succulents grown here are beautiful and you like them very much, so I applied for one for you."

"Take it home and raise it for me?" Hu Hong opened her eyes slightly.

"Mm." Gao Wen nodded.

"Thank you, Wenwen."

"Tomorrow, or six in the morning?"

"Okay, okay."

...

Hu Hong went back with a smile.

After she returned home, Fang Hongming quickly noticed her cheerful mood and breathed a sigh of relief.

Fang Hongming sent Fang Han a message: [Your mom went to the yoga studio this morning, and came back all smiles. That little girl made her happy.]

Upon seeing the message, Fang Han felt relieved after being anxious for the past few days.

He thought of Gao Wen, his expression softened, and he picked up his phone to send her a message.

Night fell.

After finishing her class at nine o'clock, Gao Wen walked towards another office building.

When she arrived at the company, Fang Han was the only one left in the office.

"Are you the only one left again?" Gao Wen asked, peeking out with a smile on her face.

“Apart from this project, we haven’t been too busy lately,” Fang Han said, getting up and turning on all the lights.

Gao Wen nodded and walked towards Fang Han's workstation: "Let's hurry up so we can get back as soon as possible."

After being delayed for so many days during the National Day holiday, Gao Wen was busy for several more days after returning. The project coordination had been delayed for some time. If it weren't for Zhang Ni and Fang Han's matchmaking, she would probably have been very busy with this project.

“Hmm,” Fang Han walked back, pulled over a chair for Gao Wen to sit on, and turned on the desk lamp.

Gao Wen hadn't seen this lamp when she last came. Looking at the stylish lamp, she asked, "Did you just buy it?"

Fang Han replied: "Yes, an eye-protection lamp."

He didn't say it was because he was afraid of another power outage, only that it was to protect his eyes. Gao Wen glanced at Fang Han's gentle and handsome profile and was somewhat touched.

Fang Han tightened his grip on the mouse, his eyes flickering slightly as he tried to control himself: "You missed the meeting the other day, so I wanted to tell you about the project progress, some issues that need to be resolved, and some of your own suggestions and opinions."

"Um."

In the bright office, Fang Han's voice was mellow and clear, occasionally mixed with Gao Wen's soft and pleasant voice. When they got into work mode, both of them were quite focused and had unique insights in their respective fields.

Listen attentively, offer suggestions, and adopt reasonable ones.

The communication went smoothly and the issue was resolved in just one hour, even more smoothly than the two of them had expected.

“Okay,” Fang Han said, organizing the documents. “Give me ten minutes. After I’ve summarized everything, we’ll go back and I’ll let them handle the objections tomorrow.”

Gao Wen nodded: "I'm going to the restroom, I'll be right back."

Fang Han made her a cup of tea. She had been talking too much and finished the whole cup without realizing it.

Gao Wen got up and walked towards the restroom.

Fang Han checked the time and sped up his typing.

He remembered that she needed to go to bed early.

This project took up a lot of her time.

At this moment, Gao Wen was completely dazed in the restroom.

She had just felt some discomfort in her lower abdomen and was a little worried, so she wanted to come and get checked out.

Everything was fine at noon today, and it's only the first day, so there shouldn't be any major problems.

The result was that they couldn't get out.

Fang Han became worried when Gao Wen didn't return. He waited a while longer, but couldn't sit still any longer, so he got up and went to the bathroom, calling out to her, "Gao Wen?"

Upon hearing Fang Han's voice, Gao Wen's fair face flushed red, and she felt even more flustered and embarrassed.

Fang Han, not hearing her reply, became even more uneasy: "Are you there?"

"Huh?" Gao Wen sensed his anxiety and quickly replied.

Fang Han's expression softened upon hearing the response: "I'll go out and wait for you."

"Senior." Gao Wen called out to Fang Han, forcing herself to speak.

Fang Han: "I'm outside."

"Um, I—" Gao Wen's face was burning hot, and her neck and ears were red. "I want to ask you for a favor."

Fang Han: "You go ahead."

"I'm on my period and can't go out," Gao Wen felt like she was about to die, and she was on the verge of tears. "Could you please buy me something?"

......

Three minutes later, Fang Han appeared in front of the 24-hour convenience store downstairs.

Fang Han looked at the rows of sanitary napkins. The girl next to him who was choosing them glanced at him several times, scrutinizing him. If it weren't for his handsome looks and elegant demeanor, she would have quickly slipped away the next second.

Fang Han pursed his thin lips, quickly examined the package, and selected one. He checked his phone, then approached the clerk and asked, "Excuse me, do you have disposable underwear for girls?"

"Yes, it's over here."

"Thanks."

......

Gao Wen was unaware of the sudden and fierce attack. While waiting for Fang Han, the discomfort in her stomach became increasingly obvious.

Fortunately, Fang Han returned quickly enough.

Gao Wen took the bag he handed her, opened it, and saw the disposable underwear. Her face flushed red again.

When she came out of the restroom, she was too embarrassed to look at Fang Han, who was waiting for her in the hallway.

That's incredibly embarrassing.

Gao Wen tried her best to maintain a normal expression. When she didn't smile, she was actually quite aloof. Fang Han carefully observed her and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

He was very nervous, his fingers unconsciously curled up as he spoke.

"It's alright, let's go back." Gao Wen took a deep breath.

As soon as she got home, Gao Wen said, "I'm sleepy, so I'm going to sleep now. Bye-bye, senior. Goodnight."

Before she could finish speaking, she quickly went back to her room and closed the door.

Fang Han looked at the closed door, thought for a moment, then took out his phone, took out the page he had just saved, and went into the kitchen, intending to make her some apple, red date, and ginger water.

We happen to have these at home.

After finishing cooking, Fang Han walked to Gao Wen's door. Instead of knocking, he sent her a message.

Gao Wen didn't reply for a long time.

Are you asleep?

Fang Han was holding the bowl when he turned around. A loud crash followed by a muffled groan came from inside the room.

"Gao Wen?" Fang Han was startled and quickly knocked gently on the door. "Are you asleep?"