Chapter 65 Before Gao Wen left last time, Fang Han led the team...

Before Gao Wen left last time, Fang Han's team had completed the core development of "AI Yoga Instructor" and had entered the internal testing phase.

Although the project has been delayed, it has not been shelved. The data feedback provided by users in the closed beta has been carefully compiled. Fang Han led the team to fix many bugs, and it is just waiting for Gao Wen to make further optimizations and refinements before it can be launched.

Before the Lunar New Year, Gao Wen was busy with teaching and dealing with this matter.

Because it involves big data, Fang Han alone couldn't handle it. For a week straight, Gao Wen went to Gu Shujie's company for meetings every night. Zhang Ni, worried that she would feel awkward and bored by herself, went along too.

Gu Shujie ordered late-night snacks for everyone, which were always hamburgers, fries, and coffee.

Even Zhang Ni couldn't stand it anymore: "Can't you order something else? Aren't you tired of eating like this for so long?"

"This is a new flavor, we haven't tried it yet, how could it be cloying?" Gu Shujie said, opening it and smelling it, wanting Zhang Ni to take the first bite, "Wife, you try it first, it's sure to be delicious."

In front of everyone, Zhang Ni saw all the employees looking at her. She blushed and pushed Gu Shujie's hand away, saying, "I won't eat."

"Take a bite, come on—"

"Snap—Get out of the way!"

"oh."

......

Gu Shujie obeyed after being hit by Zhang Ni.

The people in the office were trying not to laugh, and even Gao Wen curled the corners of her lips into a smile.

Everyone still yearns for a happy marriage and love.

Especially after Gu Shujie heard them laughing, he scoffed disdainfully, "What are you single dogs laughing at? Do you even have the right?" As he spoke, his gaze swept over the several people in the office.

Unfortunately, everyone here is single.

Forgive his bluntness, but he said everything!

"Depend on."

"grass--"

"Are you poisonous? You heartless capitalist!"

......

The office was filled with shouting and cursing, accompanied by the loud banging of mice and keyboards.

"Get to work! We'll be home for the New Year soon!" Gu Shujie munched on his hamburger, enjoying it even more. He strolled over to Fang Han, intending to tease him, but seeing Gao Wen sitting not far away, he patted Fang Han's shoulder, pursed his lips, and sighed, "You've worked hard, keep it up!"

Fang Han couldn't be with the person he liked and could only regretfully miss out.

It was truly the most painful thing in the world that he couldn't rub salt into Fang Han's wounds.

Fang Han understood the sympathy in Gu Shujie's words. When he saw Gao Wen looking over, he raised his hand to rub his brow bone, feeling a headache coming on. His good temper was about to be worn away.

Those heartless capitalists should just leave!

Everyone tacitly avoided mentioning anything about Fang Han and Gao Wen, let alone joking about it.

Even during meetings, Gu Shujie would deliberately separate the two of them, with Zhang Ni there to liven up the atmosphere.

Unbeknownst to them, Gao Wen and Fang Han walked back together after finishing their overtime work.

*

Lin Siyue has returned to work at the yoga studio.

For the first two days, she was a little uneasy. She noticed that Gao Wen was not as unrestrained as before, and her behavior was somewhat restrained, which was very different from her carefree self before.

Recent events have made Lin Siyue seem to have matured all at once.

Jiang Shuyan has gone so far as to trick Lin Siyue into providing a guarantee, which means she has already used up all her funds. Jiang Chuanwen is pretending to be stupid. How could he possibly take out millions to balance the accounts? Besides, he doesn't even know how many other problems Jiang Shuyan has, so he can't possibly clean up her mess.

In order not to affect Lin Siyue, the Lin family had no choice but to fill the hole first.

This matter wasn't over yet; Lin Heng nearly died in a car accident. If he had actually died, the family would have fallen apart.

Lin's parents have recently been going to temples to burn incense and pray to Buddha; they've become superstitious.

Gao Wen treated everyone to milk tea and desserts for two consecutive days, taking the opportunity to chat with Lin Siyue. During class, she took extra care of Lin Siyue, which made Lin Siyue feel a little less guilty and more outgoing.

Hu Hong didn't go online; she learned about Gao Wen saving Lin Heng from other members.

"That's dangerous!" Hu Hong gasped when she heard this, her face turning pale with fright. She looked at Gao Wen and said, "Wenwen, you're such a little girl, so quiet and gentle, yet so brave. It's truly admirable."

"It's just too dangerous!"

“It’s all in the past,” Gao Wen said.

Hu Hong watched the video and her heart was still pounding with fear. She looked at Gao Wen, hesitant to speak, but finally couldn't help but say, "Don't do such dangerous things next time, I'll worry."

Her hesitant expression just now was very similar to Fang Han's, and Gao Wen couldn't help but think of the words he hadn't said.

However, Fang Han didn't say anything.

"I understand," Gao Wen replied with a smile.

"You're such a good girl," Hu Hong said, having brought Gao Wen some milk and fish maw today. "This is good for your skin and complexion. Wenwen, you should eat more today."

During this period, Hu Hong brought Gao Wen various kinds of supplements.

From cordyceps to donkey-hide gelatin and bird's nest, and now it's fish maw.

Gao Wen ate slowly, holding her bowl, and said to Hu Hong with a smile, "Auntie, I've already gained back the few pounds I lost, so please don't feed me anymore."

“You’re still so thin,” Hu Hong said, looking at Gao Wen with affection and reaching out to pat her head. “What a wonderful child. I wish you were my daughter.”

Gao Wen paused slightly as she drank her milk. She suddenly remembered that Song Jie wished she had never been born, and didn't think much of her, only considering her a burden.

How different people are!

"Since you like Wenwen so much, why don't you make her your goddaughter?" Xu Mei said with a smile as she walked over after hearing Hu Hong's words.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ni also looked over.

Her heart started to race.

Goddaughter?

Then Gao Wen should call Fang Han her godbrother.

this--

The person you like becomes your god-sister? What a ridiculous situation! You'll be running into them all the time; it doesn't seem like a good thing.

Zhang Ni didn't want Hu Hong to agree at all, but she couldn't stop her from doing so.

Hu Hong naturally understood this as well. She took Gao Wen's hand and said affectionately, "What goddaughter or goddaughter? I treat Wenwen as my own daughter."

Xu Mei was just joking when she continued, "Our museum's performance this year has been excellent, beyond my expectations. After the meeting tomorrow, everyone will go home for the New Year."

Upon hearing this, cheers erupted inside the museum.

Teachers and shop assistants from other provinces are discussing which train tickets to buy to go home for the Chinese New Year.

"Wenwen, when are you going home?" Hu Hong asked Gao Wen.

“I’m not going back this year,” Gao Wen said.

In the past, Gao Wen would stay at school during winter and summer vacations. If she had money, she would go on a trip. If she didn't have money, she would take advantage of the high wages during holidays to work hard and save more money for living expenses.

She was supposed to go on vacation, but she had just returned from a trip a few months ago and was too tired to go out again.

Hu Hong: "Aren't you going back? You're spending the New Year here alone?"

"Yes." Gao Wen nodded and smiled, "In just a few days, I might be the first person in the library to start a class."

“I originally said classes would start on the eighth day of the new year, but Teacher Wenwen said her classes could start on the fifth day.” Xu Mei shook her head as she spoke, saying helplessly, “This is not because I’m exploiting her, it’s what she asked for herself.”

“I’ve been resting for several months,” Gao Wen laughed. “There’s nothing wrong with taking more classes.”

Hu Hong listened to their words with a thoughtful look in her eyes.

the next day.

After the meeting at the museum, Xu Mei gave a concluding speech, saying, "Considering that some people have a long way to go home and it's not easy for them to catch a flight, we won't give them holiday gifts. Instead, we'll just give them a red envelope."

So everyone received a big red envelope, as well as their early salary and bonuses.

Especially for Gao Wen, the bonus was incredibly generous.

It was followed by several zeros.

Gao Wen used to always want to make a lot of money; she felt she needed a lot of money.

She now has a considerable amount of money in her account, but it doesn't seem to have changed her life much.

It seems that she can live the life she desires simply through her own efforts. The so-called upward climb seems to be just an obsession that Song Jie instilled in her mind since childhood, and she doesn't really need it.

She clearly understood that it wasn't her who wanted to climb up the social ladder and exploit others, but rather Song Jie who wanted to live a good life by relying on her.

*

On the first day of her holiday, Gao Wen stayed home and lay in bed all day.

Since returning, she has adjusted her sleep schedule, going to bed early and waking up early.

With the thesis project finally settled, the library closed for the holidays, Gu Shujie's company also closed for the holidays, and even this bustling city gradually emptied out. Gao Wen didn't know where she could go.

Time seemed to slow down.

It's so boring.

Gao Wen lay on the bed, picked up a medical rehabilitation book, and was reading it.

"Buzzing—"

My phone vibrated.

Gao Wen picked up the phone to look at it.

She thought it was a message from Fang Han, but it turned out to be from Hu Hong: [Wenwen, I want to attend class. Can you give me a lesson?]

Gao Wen laughed and spoke into the voice message: "I can do it for you, but everyone's on holiday. Are you going to secretly recruit everyone?"

Hu Hong replied with a voice message: "Yes, I'm used to it now. I have to go to class every day, otherwise I always feel like something is missing."

Gao Wen typed back: 【What time would you like to meet?】

Hu Hong: [Anything is fine.]

Gao Wen always had time, even though no other members had scheduled classes.

She and Hu Hong arranged to meet at nine o'clock in the morning.

Gao Wen thought that after she finished teaching Hu Hong, she could practice on her own at the gym.

The small apartment has limited space and lacks complete equipment. Moreover, the yoga studio has a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, so it's rare for her to have enough time to practice. Once classes start, she'll be busy all day again.

Gao Wen arrived at eight o'clock in the morning, but she didn't expect that Hu Hong would also arrive early.

She also wanted to bring Gao Wen some good food.

After finishing her practice, Hu Hong wouldn't leave immediately. She wanted to stay in the gym and chat with Gao Wen, and even have Gao Wen take beautiful photos of her.

There were only two people in the huge yoga studio classroom, and their voices echoed.

Hu Hong originally only taught one class at eight in the morning, but later she also taught one class in the afternoon.

Gao Wen thought the days before the holiday would be rather boring. With the membership and class booking, Hu Hong would chat for a long time after class, and the time would just pass by like that.

Fang Han would teach Hu Hong two classes during the day, and in the evenings, he would chat with her for a while. The two of them did not cross any lines, and occasionally talked about work. They could chat for several hours, one sentence after another.

Fang Han invited Gao Wen to dinner on New Year's Eve, saying that there was a newly opened private restaurant that would have special dishes on New Year's Eve.

Gao Wen knew very well that he didn't want her to spend New Year's Eve alone.

She spent several Lunar New Year's Eves and Spring Festivals alone, but she didn't really feel anything was wrong.

Gao Wen didn't immediately agree: "We'll see, I don't know if I'll have time."

She was thinking that Fang Han would also have to go back to have dinner with his family on New Year's Eve, and she couldn't take up that time.

Fang Han didn't insist: "Okay, we'll talk about it later. It's okay if you don't want to go."

Gao Wen didn't expect that she would actually have something to do on New Year's Eve, but it wasn't in the evening.

Hu Hong invited Gao Wen to her house for a class on New Year's Eve, with a perfectly valid reason: "Wenwen, I went to bed late tonight and can't get up early. Why don't you come to my house? I have a yoga room, just renovated! Come and have a look, it has everything!"

Gao Wen thought that Hu Hong had been coming to the yoga studio these past few days, and if Hu Hong didn't want to come anymore, she could go to her home instead, saving Hu Hong the trouble of traveling back and forth.

Fearing Gao Wen wouldn't agree, Hu Hong added: "Fang Han is very busy; he'll be working overtime during the New Year and won't be coming home. It's just the two of us old folks at home; it's very pitiful."

Gao Wen replied to Hu Hong: 【Okay.】

Whether Fang Han works overtime or not doesn't really matter; they don't avoid each other's company.

As soon as Gao Wen agreed, Hu Hong called Fang Han.

Her first words to Fang Han were, "Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. Don't come back tomorrow morning; come back in the evening."

"Why?" Fang Han had made plans to have dinner with Gao Wen, and he wanted to go back in the morning.

“I have friends coming over. Are you going to come back and cause trouble? You go ahead and do your thing. Remember, you can only come back on New Year’s Eve!” Hu Hong emphasized, “You’re not allowed to come back in the morning.”

"Aren't we having a family reunion dinner at noon?" Fang Han asked.

"I'll eat in the evening; I have something to do at noon," Hu Hong said.

Before Fang Han could say anything more, Hu Hong hung up the phone decisively, giving him no chance to speak.

He stared at his phone, his brow furrowed.

However, Gao Wen did not agree to have dinner with him. If they did not have dinner together, he would go home for dinner and then find an opportunity to ask her out, or he could bring her some dumplings.

On New Year's Eve, he still wanted to see her; he couldn't let her spend the New Year's Eve alone.

*

Early morning on New Year's Eve.

Following the address given by Hu Hong, Gao Wen walked through a series of alleys.

The festive atmosphere of the New Year is already very strong. Every household has put up couplets and hung up lanterns, and everywhere is filled with a joyous atmosphere.

Gao Wen arrived at the gate of a courtyard house.

She took her phone, exited the navigation, and then went back in to confirm the address Hu Hong had sent her.

The address displayed is still the same.

Gao Wen looked at the imposing gate in front of her, with two smaller gates beside it.

She looked around, but didn't go forward. Instead, she sent a message to Hu Hong: "I've arrived. Are you home?"

Not long after Gao Wen sent her message, the small door next to her opened, and Hu Hong came out. She looked at Gao Wen with a big smile and said, "Wenwen, welcome to my house. I've been waiting for you since this morning. I couldn't sleep."

Gao Wen looked at the gate again, smiled, and went in with Hu Hong.

In the bustling hutongs, this courtyard house offers a quiet and unique retreat.

Upon entering the courtyard, one finds a spacious courtyard with a persimmon tree nearby, its leaves withered and covered in snow. Inside the courtyard is a small courtyard and a small rockery, with bamboo planted nearby. To the side of the screen wall is a small side courtyard.

Looking at the courtyard house, Gao Wen couldn't help but feel a little amused.

She has a lot of misunderstandings and prejudices about Fang Han.

She used to think that Fang Han was an orphan, and later she thought that his family background was very ordinary. Even though she knew that Hu Hong was his mother, she only thought that his family was slightly above average. She didn't really think too much about it.

But she never expected that Fang Han's family lived in a courtyard house.

Moreover, it's a large courtyard house.

It's like I have this feeling that this guy is a rich kid, he doesn't look like one at all.

Fang Han, Fang Han, she underestimated him too much.

Hu Hong led Gao Wen to the west wing. As soon as they opened the door, they saw a lot of furniture in the corner of the room, including a central bed.

Gao Wen laughed: "You bought this, have you practiced it?"

"No," Hu Hong said matter-of-factly. "I'm waiting for you to come and give me lessons. Wenwen, how can I dare to practice casually when you're not here? What if I get injured?"

“You’re right,” Gao Wen smiled.

"Class is starting!" Hu Hong called out to Fang Hongming, who was returning from grocery shopping, before closing the door. "Wenwen's here. Let's go to class first, don't disturb us!"

“Okay,” Fang Hongming replied.

Hu Hong meant that she wanted to cook for the guests.

Gao Wen glanced at Fang Hongming and nodded in greeting.

While Hu Hong and Gao Wen were in class, Fang Hongming carried several bags to the kitchen and started working.

During this time, Fang Han called Fang Hongming: "Dad, what kind of dumplings are we having today?"

"Eggs and chives, and corn and mushrooms," Fang Hongming said. "Would you like anything else?"

"Let's make some fresh shrimp."

“I’ve already bought groceries and come back. Your mom said you shouldn’t come back for lunch,” Fang Hongming said.

“I know, I’ll buy some fresh shrimp and send them back. I’m not eating at home, I have things to do too,” Fang Han said.

Fang Hongming: "Then come back quietly, but don't let your mom know, or she'll start nagging me."

"What would I do at home? I'll just drop it off and leave."

"OK."

"We'll be there soon."

......

Fang Han went to a large supermarket to buy fresh, wild shrimp, which were still lively and jumping around when he brought them back.

He brought it to the kitchen, and Fang Hongming couldn't help but ask, "Where did you buy these shrimp? The color doesn't look farmed; are they wild from the sea?"

“Yes.” Fang Han nodded. “Once it’s processed, we have to cook it quickly and then freeze it, otherwise it won’t be fresh.”

"These are jumping around like crazy, aren't they fresh?" Fang Hongming poured the shrimp out, looking at the wriggling shrimp. "When did you start liking to eat shrimp? Didn't you dislike seafood?"

Fang Han didn't reply.

"Alright, you can leave now." Fang Hongming waved his hand. "I'll handle it."

"Can I come back to pick up some at noon?" Fang Han asked.

He planned to send some to Gao Wen at noon.

Fang Hongming makes delicious dumplings, so he brought them back for him to make.

"No, you can't come back at noon." Fang Hongming refused outright. "Your mother won't allow it!"

"Okay, I'll be right there," Fang Han said casually before leaving, "Where's my mom? Nobody's home."

"They're having a lesson, keep your voices down." Fang Hongming walked over, made a shushing gesture, and pointed to the west wing. "She's having a lesson inside, you'd better leave now."

Fang Han stared at the tightly closed door of the west wing, his feet rooted to the spot.

They? In class?

Fang Hongming was preparing ingredients when he noticed Fang Han hadn't moved for a long time. He asked, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"

"Dad, how about I cook for you?" Fang Han couldn't help but smile as he turned around and walked back, speaking as he stepped forward to help.

"No, no!" Fang Hongming's eyes widened as he pushed Fang Han out, saying anxiously, "You'd better leave quickly! If your mother finds out I asked you to come back, she'll skin me alive! She wants that girl to stay for lunch."

You cannot meet!

"I'll leave as soon as I finish making the dumplings." Fang Han's lips curled up even more.

"Your mom will find out soon!" Fang Hongming shook his head.

“I can’t tell,” Fang Han said, standing in front of the kitchen counter helping Fang Hongming. “My mom already told me, I know.”

Upon hearing that Hu Hong had already spoken to Fang Han, Fang Hongming felt relieved.

I don't know what this mother and son are up to. Hu Hong hasn't mentioned wanting that teacher Wenwen to be her daughter-in-law lately, and Fang Hongming hasn't asked too much about it, as long as it doesn't involve him.

The Fang family rarely eats seafood, and live shrimp are relatively difficult to handle. Fang Hongming found it quite challenging, but seeing Fang Han skillfully peeling them, Fang Hongming couldn't help but ask, "When did you become so good at peeling shrimp?"

"It's something you learn through practice." Fang Han's smile deepened.

Gao Wen liked to eat it, so he often bought it during that time. He learned how to peel it by peeling it a lot.

Fang Hongming asked in confusion, "You've never liked eating shrimp since you were little."

Fang Han: "I like it very much now."

Fang Hongming didn't think much of it: "When you come back next time, I'll research some shrimp dishes and cook them for you." Before he finished speaking, he heard the door to the west wing open, and his expression immediately changed: "Your mother is out! You'd better leave quickly!"

Fang Han didn't move at all.

"Fang Han!"

"Dad, I'm hungry." Fang Han looked at Fang Hongming, his tone somewhat pitiful.

Hu Hong can't cook, so Fang Hongming cooks for Fang Han whenever he has free time. The father and son "depend on each other" in the kitchen. He looked at Fang Han and hesitated for a moment when he heard Hu Hong walk over to him. "Old man, did you buy a lot of groceries? Fang Han isn't coming back for dinner, and we can't finish all that food."

Hu Hong's next sentence was to ask Gao Wen to stay for dinner. She had prepared her words all night, but as soon as she finished speaking, she saw Fang Han in the kitchen, and her expression changed drastically. She wished she could hide Fang Han away.

The key point is that Gao Wen was right behind Hu Hong, so she naturally saw Fang Han as a living person.

"Why are you back? Didn't you have to work overtime at the company?" Hu Hong said through gritted teeth. "You should go to the company and work overtime. Work is so important."

Gao Wen is a little girl, all alone here, and she spends New Year's Eve alone every year.

Hu Hong wanted to find an excuse to invite her to stay at her home for dinner, specifically to have dumplings.

Fang Han can come back tonight, and then the family can have dinner together.

"The company is no longer requiring overtime," Fang Han said.

"Who said we're not adding any?" Hu Hong glared at Fang Han.

Fang Han remained expressionless: "It was just mentioned in the group chat."

Hu Hong really wanted to hit someone.

That brat, he should just cut ties with his family!

Fang Han looked at Gao Wen: "Why don't you stay and have a meal with us?"

Just as Gao Wen was about to refuse, he continued, "My dad and I have prepared the ingredients. My mom has been wanting to invite you over for a meal for a long time. You should make her dream come true."

“That’s true, your mother has been nagging about it hundreds of times.” Fang Hongming nodded. “Young lady, stay for a meal and try my cooking.”

Gao Wen initially wanted to refuse, but Hu Hong stepped forward and took her hand, her eager and expectant look making it hard for her to refuse.

She could only agree: "Thank you for your help."

Hu Hong warmly led Gao Wen to the main room, let her sit on the sofa, and then went to the kitchen to get her some food.

Walking into the kitchen, Hu Hong stormed up to Fang Han, pointing her finger at him: "Wenwen was supposed to stay with me anyway, Fang Han, let me tell you, even if you shamelessly stay, you need to keep your eyes off Wenwen!"

"You can't force matters between men and women! I've figured it out, so you should figure it out too!"

After Hu Hong finished speaking, she looked at Fang Hongming and snorted, "Keep a close eye on your son!"