Chapter 106. He had promised her something...
Through Zhou Xian, Wen Xue deeply understood the meaning of the saying "people are different".
He seemed to believe that money could buy everything he wanted, and that no one would dislike his money.
This is strange.
She admits she likes money, but when she passes by a bank, she never thinks of robbing it. No matter how valuable someone else's things are, they're still theirs. Why should you resort to any means to steal them just because you like them?
That's absurd.
Zhou Xian's expression changed slightly. Perhaps it was because of the snow, but his face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost. "What are you talking about?"
Wen Xue smiled nonchalantly, a glint of tears in her eyes: "I'm willing to be with him even if he has nothing. I'll go wherever he goes. It's that simple. That's my answer now, and it will remain so in the future. Mr. Zhou, do you understand?"
Zhou Xian's family background, wealth, and power, which he was so proud of, had nothing to do with her from the beginning, but when he used these things to hurt He Yan, she felt only disgust and hatred towards him.
If she could, Wenxue would never want to see him again in her life; she had even wished for his death more than once.
She had never hated anyone so much, to the point of losing all reason, to the point of losing all tenderness in her heart. Sometimes she couldn't help but think that if it weren't for He Yan, Si Yi, and all her friends supporting her, she might have been dragged into an abyss by these suffocating emotions.
After saying this, she looked away, not wanting to look at him again, and led Shitou towards the residential area.
Zhou Xian stood there for a while, then looked back at her retreating figure. He smiled, but his expression gradually faded until it became completely blank. It was strange; he had indeed hoped she would agree, but her cold departure seemed more fitting for today's outcome.
After entering the residential area, Wen Xue practically started running.
She rushed into the elevator, pressing the floor button with uneven breaths, and only when she felt the car rising did her heart finally settle down.
After unlocking the door and entering the house, her hands were frozen. She dialed Yang Siyi's number, and after the call connected, she said breathlessly, "Siyi, I'm not going back tonight. Remember to lock the doors and windows."
Yang Siyi was taken aback: "What's wrong?"
Wenxue sat on the sofa and, after her breathing calmed down, slowly told her about what had happened that day. "It's too late. I think I'll sleep here with him tonight. There's a toothbrush and a towel. Don't worry."
"No, I'll come and keep you company!"
"No need," Wen Xue smiled. "It's farther from your company, so it's really not necessary. Besides, I know all the neighbors upstairs and downstairs, and they're all very nice people."
After much persuasion, Yang Siyi finally gave up the idea of coming in the snow late at night.
Yang Siyi gritted his teeth: "Who is this person? He really needs to be taught a lesson!"
Wen Xue chuckled and said jokingly, "I really wanted to slap him then, but," she lowered her eyes and sighed, "I was still very scared."
She wasn't afraid of Zhou Xian.
She was afraid it would cause He Yan immeasurable trouble; he was already exhausted, and she didn't want the situation to get worse.
So no matter how angry or resentful she was, she forced herself to endure it.
Yang Siyi: "Next time I'll be there to fight for you, so you can fight him instead, and he won't get any pleasure from me."
Wen Xue chuckled, amused.
The gloom in her heart dissipated, and after chatting for a while, she got up to go to the bathroom to wash up. Lying in the bed he had slept in late at night, she covered herself with the blanket and had the illusion of being held by him. In his familiar scent, she gradually calmed down and slowly fell asleep.
…
On a night with light snow falling, all is quiet, and even the slightest sound is amplified infinitely.
Aunt Zhang was sleeping in her old room with her phone on. As the video call continued, her eyelids grew heavier and heavier. Just a second before she was about to drift off to sleep, a loud bang startled her awake. Her heart pounded, and she thought a thief had broken into the house. She threw off the covers, put on her clothes, and tiptoed out of the room.
She saw a tall, imposing figure standing outside the door. Her heart stopped in fright, and just as she was about to scream, she met the eyes of the person who had entered.
On that cold winter night, she broke out in a cold sweat and nearly collapsed. "Zhou Xian?"
Zhou Xian's hair was wet, and he was wearing a black windbreaker. His face no longer had the usual nonchalant smile; instead, his brows were cold and stern. He lowered his eyes and walked straight in, exuding a chilling aura.
Aunt Zhang came to her senses and quickly turned on the air conditioner. She then moved a heater out of the room and placed it next to Zhou Xian.
She handed him a dry towel, and couldn't help but nag, "This winter is unusually cold, and it's snowing outside. Why didn't you use an umbrella?"
Zhou Xian remained silent.
Aunt Zhang wasn't particularly close to him, but she knew that her comfortable job was given to her by him. After Old Cheng passed away, she thought she should find a new job, but Zhou Xian let her stay and stay in this old house, and she was still getting paid.
She was overjoyed.
Zhou Xian didn't come back often. The previous times, he would just light three incense sticks in front of the portraits of the Cheng couple and leave in a hurry. This time was a little different.
Aunt Zhang eagerly went to the kitchen to cook him a late-night snack.
Sweet options include fermented rice balls, while savory options include beef noodles.
She brought it out steaming hot, but Zhou Xian didn't even glance at it, as if he were lost in thought.
After a while, when the late-night snack had gone cold, he asked in a low voice, "What exactly does she want?"
Zhou Xian wasn't unaware that he was obsessed, but he couldn't help it; he wanted it too much. The more she disregarded it, the more he cared.
Aunt Zhang didn't understand at first, but after racking her brains for a while, she remembered that there was such a thing.
Several months ago, when Old Master Cheng was still alive, the old man was secretly very happy, hoping that he could settle down and bring home that girl who didn't even want diamonds.
Zhou Xian looked at Aunt Zhang.
Aunt Zhang was taken aback. "What did you send this time?"
Zhou Xian did not answer the question, "She said she was willing to be together even without saying anything, why?"
He spoke vaguely, leaving Aunt Zhang completely confused.
However, she understood and couldn't help but laugh: "What a wonderful girl! This shows that she doesn't care about those things, she only cares about you as a person. That's what makes a relationship last. No matter what happens to you in the future, she'll be there for you and never leave you."
Aunt Zhang thought to herself, "I didn't realize that Old Cheng's grandson was so lucky."
Born into a wealthy family, he was fortunate enough to meet a kind girl who only cared about him and not his money.
Zhou Xian remained silent.
He nodded, a smile in his eyes: "She is very good."
It made him want it even more.
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On Wenxue's birthday, the Xicheng district, which had been gloomy for several days, finally cleared up and the sun shone brightly.
Bright sunlight streamed through the glass windows, illuminating the floor and warming the room. Yang Siyi, who was finally able to sleep in on the weekend, got up early, went into the kitchen and started fiddling around, then called out to Wen Xue, who was being kept outside, "It's ready!"
Wen Xue, carrying a hot water bottle, walked over with a beaming smile and exaggeratedly took a deep breath: "It smells so good."
"You can skip the cake on your birthday, but you must eat longevity noodles." Yang Siyi carried the porcelain bowl to the small dining table, and while her palms were still warm, she covered Wen Xue's face with them. "May you be rich, healthy, and live to be a hundred years old."
Wen Xue smiled and said, "Thank you, Si Yi."
After eating a bowl of noodles in the morning, her body felt warm.
Suddenly the doorbell rang.
Yang Siyi, biting into a meat floss bun, mumbled, "Could it be Boss He?"
Wen Xue's phone was right next to her. Although her heart was pounding, she still retained a sliver of rationality and shook her head: "It shouldn't be. He just messaged me saying that he had some urgent business to attend to and might not be able to return to Xicheng until tonight."
She got up and went to the door.
My heart was still pounding when I looked through the peephole and saw a young woman in work clothes standing outside the door.
She opened the door immediately.
The young woman, with a warm smile, handed her a beautiful cake box. "Is this Miss Wen Xue? Happy birthday!"
Yang Siyi also came over and asked curiously, "Who sent it? I ordered that four-piece cake for you."
Wen Xue took the delivery order and glanced at it.
With just a simple "Hey," she beamed, already knowing who had sent the surprise. She quickly signed for it and carried in a heavy cake box with transparent sides, revealing the two layers of cake inside.
It's very pink and dreamy.
Yang Siyi exclaimed in amazement: "He gave it to me?"
Wen Xue smiled and nodded, then took a picture and sent it to He Yan: [Image]
He Yan: [Don't wait for me to eat cake]
Wen Xue was a little down when she received the message, but not disappointed; she knew he was very busy.
The next second, another message popped up: 【Wait for me】
The city He Yan was traveling to on business wasn't far from Xicheng; it only took three or four hours to drive there on the highway. He knew who had deliberately caused the urgent matter that needed to be dealt with, and he didn't want to be impatient, especially in situations like this. By the time he finished, it was already afternoon.
He hurriedly got into the car and started the engine.
After driving for several dozen kilometers, I glanced at the rearview mirror without making a sound and noticed two cars following behind. I remained calm and unsurprised.
Dusk was falling.
Beyond the highway guardrail lies a vast open field.
The closer he got to Xicheng, the closer the two cars got, but they didn't make any rash moves. He didn't know if Zhou Xian hadn't made up his mind, or if Zhou Xian's men had some reservations. After all, causing an accident on the highway was uncontrollable, and a rear-end collision could lead to disaster.
The vehicle sped past.
He Yan had made his fortune in the transportation business over two lifetimes. He knew every route like the back of his hand. When he was about to turn at a fork in the road, he changed lanes, catching the two cars behind him off guard.
The message they received was that he was going back to the West City.
No one expected that he would take a different route, exiting the highway and taking the national road.
The people in the car were sweating profusely, shouting into the walkie-talkie, "What do we do? We only said not to let him go back to Xicheng, but he's off the highway now. Should we chase him?!"
"Chase!"
But they reacted too slowly, and slowed down while hesitating. By the time they changed lanes and caught up, it was too late. Especially at the highway toll station, the leader looked out and was stunned. Why were there so many cars at this toll station?
By the time it was their turn, the jeep had already driven off.
The person in charge, in a fit of anger, slammed his hand on the steering wheel, emitting a sharp horn blare in the night.
"Hello, here's your receipt."
He Yan lowered the car window and reached out to take it.
Without wasting a second, he stepped on the gas and sped off, leaving the two cars behind.
…
On the other side.
Wenxue waited from dusk until night fell. She knew her friends would all be at work the next day, so after dinner, blowing out the candles, and cutting the cake, they were ready to leave.
Ye Manni adjusted her scarf and smiled, "Time flies so fast, another year has passed just like that. Thinking back to last year."
She paused, then stepped forward and hugged Wenxue, whispering in her ear, "He came back last year, he can definitely do it this year too."
Wen Xue nodded gently.
In the darkness, after watching her roommates leave, she and Yang Siyi walked hand in hand back to their apartment against the cold wind. She had specially saved a piece of cake for He Yan, and put it in the refrigerator as soon as she got home. The refrigerator light illuminated the two characters "Wen Xue" clearly on the cake.
Last year, she left him with happiness.
Today, she is the one he has left with him.
"I'm so full."
Yang Siyi, carrying her pajamas, walked briskly towards the bathroom. "Birthday girl, shall we go first, you or me?"
Wen Xue turned around and said, "You go first, I'll wait a bit longer."
Yang Siyi hesitated, then looked up at the clock on the wall; it was almost ten o'clock.
"Okay." She sighed inwardly and went into the bathroom.
When she came out again, she looked around and caught sight of Wen Xue standing quietly on the balcony. She hesitated for a few seconds, then suddenly decided not to go up and disturb her, so she quietly went back to her room.
Wen Xue didn't want to make waiting a boring thing.
She sat down on the sofa and replied to each of the blessings she had received that day.
I'm twenty-two years old.
Compared to when she was twenty-one, she seemed to have more courage and more willfulness.
The phone vibrated, making my palm tingle.
He Yan: [Open the door]
She stared intently, not yet understanding the meaning of those two words, but her body moved faster than her mind, rushing towards the door. Just as she was about to open it, she secretly peeked through the peephole and saw him outside, looking travel-worn.
She knew he would come back.
He never broke his promise to her.
As soon as the door opened, she jumped into his arms with joyful surprise, "I knew you'd come back!"
He Yan tightened his arms around her, hugged her tightly, and inhaled her scent with satisfaction, saying in a hoarse voice, "Happy birthday."
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