Chapter 66 You two didn't go home for the New Year either? ...

Fang Hongming readily agreed.

After Hu Hong left, Fang Hongming turned to look at Fang Han and saw that his face was full of lust, and his mouth was stretched to his ears, which he could not suppress.

"Why don't you just leave?" Fang Hongming said to Fang Han.

Staring at that young girl like that, smiling like a flower, isn't a good thing.

Fang Han ignored him, turned around and walked to the pool to continue peeling shrimp, saying, "Dad, make some monk fruit and licorice tea."

It soothes the throat and is good for Gao Wen.

"We're out of monk fruit at home, I'll go buy some." Fang Hongming walked out.

Fang Han: "Buy some more handmade tofu."

Gao Wen likes to eat.

"good."

......

Fang Han used to only lend a hand in the kitchen; Fang Hongming did all the cooking.

The sun must have risen in the west today; Fang Hongming made dumplings, while Fang Han cooked all the other dishes.

"Why don't you make some dumplings?" Fang Hongming stopped making dumplings, still a little worried: "We have guests at home. If they don't taste good, your mother will nag me again."

“I know what she likes to eat,” Fang Han said.

Fang Hongming: "???"

Fang Han: "How do you make your signature fish stew? Teach me later."

"...Okay then."

Fang Han cooked ten dishes, five of which were made with ingredients delivered from the supermarket.

Fang Hongming took a look and realized that most of the dishes were not the kind of food his family usually ate.

During this period, Hu Hong came to ask twice.

The food is finally ready.

Before she went to call Gao Wen for dinner, she glanced at Fang Han several times, her eyes warning him.

Stop causing trouble for her.

Fang Han is definitely as shallow as those other men, attracted to Wenwen's fair skin and beauty! Men are all the same!

Hu Hong stared at Fang Han with a stern face, then turned her head and, as if her expression had changed, burst into a hearty smile: "Wenwen, the food is ready, let's eat!"

Looking at the table full of food, Gao Wen felt even more embarrassed: "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"No! It's more lively with lots of people during the New Year. Nowadays, people are too lazy to invite guests, so it wouldn't be a bother at all!" Hu Hong denied, pulling Gao Wen to sit down.

Fang Han brought two plates of dumplings to the table and sat down next to Gao Wen.

Hu Hong gritted her teeth: "???"

shameless!

"What kind of filling are these dumplings?" Hu Hong asked, looking at one of the plates.

"Corn and shrimp." Fang Han turned the plate in front of Gao Wen. "Try it."

"Who told us to make shrimp dumplings?" Hu Hong frowned; her family didn't eat seafood much.

Fang Hongming pointed at Fang Han.

It wasn't him who did it!

Hu Hong's face darkened. It was Fang Han again!

Gao Wen smiled and replied, "Thank you, I really like shrimp."

Upon hearing that Gao Wen liked it, Hu Hong's expression instantly changed. She smiled and said, "Wenwen likes it? I'll make more for you next time. What else would you like to eat? I'll make it for you to try. Eat more and gain some weight."

"No need, Auntie," Gao Wen politely declined.

“Don’t worry about bothering me, it’s not a bother at all. I enjoy doing these things,” Hu Hong said, adding, “I love taking care of people I like. It gives me a sense of accomplishment and makes me very happy.”

When Fang Hongming heard what Hu Hong said, he looked at Fang Han.

Fang Han didn't seem to find anything wrong. What were this mother and son up to?

Fang Hongming's opinion didn't matter; he silently held his bowl and ate.

Hu Hong put dumplings on Gao Wen's plate and then some vegetables on her plate, saying, "Today is New Year's Eve. Thank you for coming to my house to give me lessons and have dinner with me. You should eat more."

"It's not hard work." Gao Wen looked at the table, which was mostly filled with her favorite dishes, and her eyes were filled with emotion.

She originally planned to eat alone.

Today is Lunar New Year's Eve, so I can reward myself by ordering a few more takeout meals.

As Hu Hong said, the Spring Festival is a time of great joy and activity. Sitting here and eating with them feels different; it warms my heart.

Fang Han stood up and ladled out a bowl of soup. Gao Wen reached out her hands to take it, but he didn't let go. He placed it beside her and whispered, "It's a little hot."

Gao Wen's voice was soft and sweet: "Thank you."

Fang Han sat down and said, "My dad makes a really good fish stew, it's his specialty, you can try it."

"Okay." Gao Wen was very obliging. After taking a bite, she sincerely praised Fang Hongming several times and then ate another piece.

Fang Hongming was overjoyed.

After everyone finished eating, as he carried the leftovers to the kitchen, they couldn't help but say, "This girl has a good temper, a kind heart, is beautiful, and has a good temperament. I heard she's a student at A University, and she's successful at such a young age. She's very patient and kind. She's really good in every way."

Fang Han listened, the corners of his lips constantly curving upwards.

Fang Hongming then changed the subject, looking at Fang Han and sighing, "It's a pity, otherwise it would have been so much better."

Fang Han's smile vanished instantly.

"I need to feed the birds, I can't let them go hungry." Fang Hongming remembered this and hurriedly walked towards the back garden.

These are his treasures, bought at great expense! His playmates.

Fang Han poured out the tea and carried it to the main living room.

Hu Hong was gossiping with Gao Wen.

She heard everything interesting happening in the neighborhood and alleyways, describing it vividly and laughing heartily to herself.

Gao Wen was amused.

Fang Han placed the tea in front of Gao Wen and Hu Hong.

"Wenwen, have some tea to soothe your throat." Hu Hong said, picking up the tea and smelling it. "Monk fruit, this is good for your throat. You work so hard teaching every day, you should drink more of this."

"Mmm." Gao Wen nodded, took a small sip, and said softly, "It's delicious."

"Drink more if you like it," Hu Hong said, glancing at Fang Han who was also sitting on the sofa, and reminding him, "Don't you have anything to do?"

They were having a great time chatting, so why couldn't they learn from Fang Hongming and not show up at a time like this!

"No," Fang Han said, then added, "I'm all done with my work."

Hu Hong: "..."

No sense of propriety, no wonder he's single!

Hu Hong continued gossiping with Gao Wen, glancing at Fang Han every now and then.

Having this "outsider" around really affects her performance!

During this time, Fang Han ignored all of Hu Hong's winks and listened with great interest.

Gao Wen was such a perceptive person, how could she not see it? She found it somewhat amusing, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly.

Hu Hong was speechless at Fang Han's behavior and could only try to ignore him. She affectionately held Gao Wen's hand and chatted about everyday things.

Just then, Gao Wen heard a parrot swaggering in through the door.

"Wenwen—" Hu Hong had just started to speak when the parrot suddenly tilted its head, looked at Gao Wen, and said, "Wenwen!"

Gao Wen was shocked: "!!!"

Was the parrot calling her? It was the first time she had ever heard a parrot call someone's name, especially hers.

"Wenwen—" the parrot walked in, repeating over and over, "Wenwen! Wenwen~~~"

Gao Wen felt that the parrot was possessed by a spirit, and asked again to confirm, "Is it calling me?"

Fang Han seemed to realize something, and hurriedly stood up, scolding the parrot, "Get out!" Then he called out to Fang Hongming.

Instead of leaving, the parrot flapped its wings and flew to the side, landing on the sofa. Its delicate voice rose in pitch: "Wenwen, Wenwen is my daughter-in-law! Wenwen—my daughter-in-law, my daughter-in-law—"

The living room fell silent the moment he said that.

Fang Han's heart clenched, his neck and ears turned red, and he didn't know where to look.

Gao Wen was no better off than him, and was even more embarrassed.

"Daughter-in-law—" the parrot could even produce a high-pitched sound, calling out as it walked, "Wenwen, daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law!"

Hu Hong narrowed her eyes, pointed at the parrot, and said angrily, "Where did you learn such nonsense? Believe me or not, I'll stew you and eat you! I'll pluck all your feathers!"

The parrot shrank back and quickly flew to the side, chattering incessantly, "Fang Han is a big idiot, Fang Han is a big idiot." It kept repeating, "No wife, no wife—"

Fang Han's lips twitched.

Fang Hongming arrived and took his parrot away. Hu Hong said to Gao Wen, "That's just how Fang Han is, teaching the parrot to say these things."

Anyway, it wasn't her who said it!

"???" Fang Han sighed, "Mom, could you please go easy on me?"

He really values ​​his image in Gao Wen's eyes.

Seeing Fang Han's pleading look, Gao Wen couldn't help but chuckle.

Hu Hong seized the opportunity to say, "Even Wenwen can't stand it anymore, look at you."

Fang Han: "......"

Okay.

*

Gao Wen came to the Fang family empty-handed, but when she left, Hu Hong wished she could give her everything she could.

There were corn and shrimp dumplings made by Fang Hongming, as well as fruits, snacks, nuts, and some handmade pastries and New Year's goods. If Gao Wen could cook, she would have received several boxes of supplements.

Despite Gao Wen's repeated refusals, Hu Hong insisted, and fearing that Gao Wen couldn't carry it all, she gave everything to Fang Han and ordered, "There's too much stuff, you help Wenwen take it back!"

Fang Han took it.

Hu Hong also took out a large red envelope, and Gao Wen immediately waved her hand and stepped back when she saw it.

She can't eat and take things at the same time.

“In my eyes, you are all children. You should receive red envelopes during the New Year. This is your lucky money,” Hu Hong said, handing it to Gao Wen with a smile. “I hope Wenwen will be safe and sound in the coming year and grow up to be more and more beautiful.”

Gao Wen was still somewhat resistant.

"Red envelopes from elders cannot be returned; that's the rule," Hu Hong said earnestly.

Gao Wen was unfamiliar with the rules here and was momentarily speechless. She instinctively looked at Fang Han, her eyes questioning.

Fang Han nodded slightly, as if it were true.

"Thank you, and I wish you good health and that you stay forever eighteen." Gao Wen said auspicious words, which Hu Hong often said as well.

When Gao Wen said that, Hu Hong smiled so much that fine lines appeared at the corners of her eyes; she was so happy.

After leaving the Fang family home, Gao Wen said goodbye to Hu Hong.

Fang Han followed Gao Wen for a while.

She turned around and saw Fang Han carrying several bags, and smiled as she stepped forward to take them: "There's too much stuff, I'll take some."

"No need, it's not heavy at all." Fang Han didn't let go.

Seeing that Fang Han insisted, Gao Wen didn't continue. She strolled slowly through the alley, laughing and teasing Fang Han, "Why did you give up being the young master of a courtyard house to go and share an apartment with us ordinary people?"

Fang Han looked at Gao Wen and explained helplessly, “It’s a house left by our ancestors. We can’t sell it or take advantage of it. It’s just a place to live. Besides, it’s not a good place to live, and it’s inconvenient to commute to work.”

When others say it, it sounds somewhat like Versailles, and when Fang Han says it, he genuinely feels that way.

It's really just a place to live.

Gao Wen smiled again.

Fang Han observed her cautiously, his expression somewhat unnatural: "Is there a problem?"

"No." Gao Wen shook her head and gave Fang Han a thumbs up. "You're amazing, but what you said makes some sense."

Fang Han raised an eyebrow slightly and asked.

"I've never been here before. Would you mind walking with me?" Gao Wen walked forward, changing the subject.

“Okay.” Fang Han accompanied Gao Wen as they walked, occasionally pointing out the surrounding buildings.

Many of the buildings here have historical backgrounds. Fang Han spoke slowly and deliberately, and Gao Wen listened attentively, her interest piqued.

The city of A is at its least populated during the Lunar New Year, but this area is full of local residents, and the festive atmosphere is strong.

Gao Wen was all fabricated.

"Little girl, would you like some couplets?"

"Buy a pair."

"And these paper-cut window decorations, they're all handmade, with all sorts of patterns."

......

Gao Wen stopped in front of the stall, attracted by the exquisite paper-cut window decorations. She eventually bought two pairs of paper-cut window decorations, a couplet, and some festive little ornaments.

She turned to him and said with a cold smile, "I'll put it on when I get back. It should look pretty good."

Song Jie sold the Gao family's house long ago, and Gao Wen has no home, so she hasn't celebrated the New Year for several years.

The last time she spent Chinese New Year at school, she even worked a part-time job on New Year's Eve.

Gao Wen had just seen the decorated house at Fang's house, which was full of New Year's atmosphere. This time, she rented a small apartment, which was easier to decorate, and she still wanted to have some New Year's atmosphere.

Fang Han followed Gao Wen back to the residential area. She walked forward, and he followed behind.

After entering the community gate, I went through the building entrance, and then the elevator door.

While in the elevator, Fang Han felt extremely uneasy.

However, he had just assumed that she wouldn't let him in while she was in the residential area.

This thing is a bit heavy, and he wanted to help her a little more.

The elevator doors opened, and Gao Wen walked out, quickly stepping forward to open the door.

Fang Han, with a keen sense of propriety, stopped at the door.

"Come in," Gao Wen smiled. "You brought me all this way, and I'm not even offering you a cup of tea? That would be too stingy. I'm not that heartless."

Fang Han smiled and followed her inside.

He placed the things on the table, then helped her put the dumplings in the refrigerator, and casually glanced around the room.

The small apartment wasn't large, but it had everything you could need. Two suitcases and some packages were piled up in the corner.

Gao Wen scratched her head and said, "I've been too busy lately, and I haven't packed a lot of things yet. Please don't mind."

"It's quite tidy."

As soon as Fang Han finished speaking, Gao Wen laughed and said, "You really know how to lie through your teeth!"

“Really,” Fang Han said earnestly. He took out the couplets and asked Gao Wen, “Shall I help you put them up? And the window decorations, I’m afraid you can’t manage them all by yourself.”

"Okay, I'll look for some tape."

While Gao Wen was looking for something, Fang Han took out the couplets, walked to the door, and opened it.

Fang Han was in charge of applying the plaster, and Gao Wen was in charge of correcting it.

"A little higher on the right, yes, yes, just like that, stick it on." Gao Wen stepped forward and handed the cut tape to Fang Han.

As the two were putting up the couplets together, the door across the street opened, and an auntie came out, looked at them, and said with a smile, "You two didn't go home for the New Year either?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Han's hand trembled slightly, and Gao Wen's fair face also became hot.

“We are not,” Fang Han explained seriously.

"Boyfriend and girlfriend, huh?" the auntie joked with a smile. "Maybe they'll be together next year, and maybe even a family of three."

After the aunt finished speaking, she took the trash and went into the elevator without waiting for them to explain further.

Gao Wen and Fang Han exchanged a glance, then quickly dodged away as if they had been electrocuted.

A family of three?

No one could have imagined it! Auntie is really good at talking!

"Hey, let me help you put up the paper-cut window decorations too." Fang Han walked to the table, pretending to be busy, and picked up the paper-cut window decorations to sort them in order.

"I'll go get some wet wipes to clean the windows first," Gao Wen said, walking to the other side.

When she brought over the wet wipes and spray bottle, Fang Han reached out and took them from her, saying, "Let me do it."

The paper-cut window decorations that Gao Wen bought, besides those featuring the Chinese zodiac, also symbolized peace and sudden wealth.

After Fang Han finished pasting all the paper-cut window decorations, she realized that they were all expressions of her desire to get rich, which made her laugh.

She stepped forward, about to speak to Fang Han, when he turned around and the two faced each other directly. They were so close that they could feel each other's hot breath.

The air seemed to freeze at that moment, as if it had solidified.

Gao Wen knew Fang Han's feelings; he liked her.

At the same time, she knew her own feelings. She enjoyed being with Fang Han and felt warm. This had always been her feeling. She had imagined spending her life with this person countless times, without any panic or anxiety, only peace of mind and anticipation.

Gao Wen saw clearly the tender feelings in Fang Han's heart, and her heart fluttered.

His cheeks and neck flushed bright red, and his gaze fell on Gao Wen's red and luscious lips. Instinctively, he moved closer to her.

Little by little, their breaths mingled.

"I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now." At the last moment, Fang Han took a step back, his hands and feet moving in uncoordinated steps, as if he were fleeing in a panic.

Gao Wen stood there, slightly stunned at first, then lowered her head and kept fixing her hair.

She looked up at the sky in embarrassment.

Almost there.

She's about to kiss Fang Han!!! Whose fault is this?! Is she too promiscuous and lustful?! Her first kiss is still intact, okay?!

What will Fang Han, that blockhead, think of her?!

Gao Wen lay heavily on the sofa, burying her head in it, too ashamed to look up.

On the other end.

Fang Han went downstairs and ran forward like a dazed young man. He sat on the roadside in a daze, his mind filled with Gao Wen's bright and beautiful face. His heart would suddenly race whenever he thought of it.

He covered his face with his hands, feeling somewhat offended by her; he must be crazy.

After that day.

Hu Hong still asks Gao Wen to give her lessons every day, but Fang Han and Gao Wen haven't met. They just chat every day, and a few times it's about work.

Fang Han seemed afraid of overstepping his bounds, and he was very restrained when speaking to Gao Wen.

Even when making voice calls, he speaks in a very formal and serious manner, and he explains a lot of things, even when he expresses concern, just in case she overthinks things.

Gao Wen frowned upon hearing this.

She didn't like being with him like this.

*

The eighth day of the Lunar New Year.

The yoga studio has resumed its regular class schedule.

On the first day of work, Xu Mei gave out a red envelope and ordered a cake.

While everyone was opening the cake, a deliveryman walked in: "Hello, may I ask who is Teacher Wenwen?"

Gao Wen stepped forward: "That's me."

"Here are your flowers, please sign for them."

The deliveryman's words caused an uproar among the crowd.

Gao Wen walked over and took her hand. She was holding a large bouquet of bright red roses. She looked at the card and saw only a compliment, without a name.

Who is it? Who is it?

"Wow, how romantic!"

"And who is this suitor?"

......

Everyone gathered around.

Gao Wen herself was confused; she was still wondering if Fang Han had finally come to his senses.

She took out her phone but didn't see the message he had sent her.

never mind.

She was very busy on the first day of business.

Gao Wen was busy until she got home in the evening, but still hadn't received a message from Fang Han.

He just sends flowers without saying a word? Is it a gesture of goodwill, or...?

The next day, Gao Wen received the same roses again, along with a serving of rock sugar pear.

"That's so heartwarming! Tell me which handsome guy it is!" Zhang Ni couldn't help but ask.

Hu Hong was also there. She listened intently, secretly took a picture, and sent it to Fang Han along with a message: "You don't understand girls at all. How did you even get a girlfriend?"

"They just know how to send flowers to Wenwen, such a huge bouquet!"

After mocking Fang Han, Hu Hong sent him several more photos: "Wenwen brought me hand cream and face cream today. They look great and smell nice. What a thoughtful girl."

"Daughters are so sweet! I wish Wenwen were my daughter. Tell me, would you mind if I adopted her as my goddaughter?"

Upon seeing the message, Fang Han couldn't sit still any longer.

He zoomed in on the photo and saw that Gao Wen's face did not show any resistance. His heart sank slowly, as if a lump was stuck in his throat.

He replied to Hu Hong: "I mind it very much. Absolutely!"

Hu Hong remained silent.

stingy person.

Gao Wen had been speculating for two days, but she didn't want to ask Fang Han directly. However, she was able to see the person who had been sending her roses for the past two days when she got off work that evening.

Lin Heng was holding a bouquet of roses and was waiting for Gao Wen not far away. When he saw her coming, he smiled and walked towards her: "Long time no see, good evening."

Gao Wen: "......"

Is he a teacher? Why is he being addressed like that? Should we add "classmates" before it?

What are you putting on airs for!

Gao Wen didn't reply and turned to leave, when she ran into Fang Han not far away. He stood there, his deep and complicated gaze fixed on her.

She slowly stopped walking.

“Gao Wen,” Lin Heng came to Gao Wen’s side. He naturally saw Fang Han, but didn’t pay any attention to him.

He looked at Gao Wen again, his expression tender and affectionate, and said, "I've always known I have feelings for you. I admire you very much, I appreciate you, and I apologize for my previous misunderstandings and prejudices. You are a wonderful girl—diligent, brave, confident, positive, kind, and gentle. This incident has only strengthened my resolve. Would you be willing to give us a chance to get to know each other again and understand each other more deeply?"

"I think there are some misunderstandings between us, but there are also new possibilities. Would you be my girlfriend?"

Gao Wen didn't reply, but kept looking at Fang Han, who was clenching his fists and pressing his thin lips together tightly.

She was both annoyed and amused.

Even when she was flustered, Fang Han was very patient and composed. He would only give silently behind the scenes, never asking for anything or causing her any trouble. Otherwise, how could he be the pitiful male supporting character?

Coincidentally, she was the villainous supporting character.

Moreover, the plot is clearly something that can be changed; the male lead, Lin Heng, has already confessed his feelings to her, so what is she afraid of?!

Fang Han took ninety-nine steps, and she was about to take this last one!

Gao Wen's lips suddenly curved into a small smile, and her eyes filled with laughter.

Fang Han saw it clearly and felt a chill quickly sweep over his body, his heart shatter into pieces, his neck stiffen, and his whole body go cold.

Were the feelings he experienced just illusions?

Gao Wen turned to look at Lin Heng.

Fang Han wanted to leave, but found himself unable to move an inch.

Gao Wen’s clear and sweet voice rang out: “I’m sorry, Director Lin, I have a boyfriend.”

Before she could finish speaking, she jogged towards Fang Han. Before he could react, she was already standing in front of him, smiling as she reached out to take his hand. Gao Wen shivered as soon as she got close, instinctively shrinking back. Fang Han grabbed her hand in return, his grip so strong that she couldn't move.

"Your hands are so cold." Gao Wen smiled and used her other hand to hold Fang Han's hands, wanting to warm them up.

Fang Han pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly, wishing he could meld her into his body.

Gao Wen could sense that Fang Han was having some difficulty controlling his emotions. She raised her hand, gently put her arm around his waist, and whispered in his ear with a smile, "Senior, if you don't agree to be my boyfriend, I'll lose face big time."

Fang Han hugged Gao Wen tighter. He looked at the snowflakes falling from the sky, helped her put on the hood of her down jacket, his eyes filled with infatuation and tenderness, with undisguised love: "Are you cold?"

Gao Wen shook her head with a bright smile.

Fang Han hugged the person tighter, his heart softening completely.