Chapter 61
The ambiguous lines of conversation on the screen, along with the 'Xinyi' nickname at the top, all seemed so shocking.
Everything in his dream, along with Xiang Wan's resistance to him in reality, all came together at this moment.
He also understood why Xiang Wan disliked him so much even though he hadn't done anything.
He even felt that the slap was too light; she should have beaten him until his face was bruised and swollen, and his head was bleeding.
Hsin-yi: [Is my brother and sister-in-law trying on wedding dresses?]
Chengze: [Hmm.]
Hsin-yi: [If we weren't siblings in our next life, would my brother marry me or my sister-in-law?]
Chengze: [I'll marry you.]
Xinyi: [So it seems my brother doesn't like my sister-in-law, but likes me more.]
Chengze: [Yes, I love you the most.]
When Zhou Chengze saw the evidence of his infidelity on the screen, he felt his blood run cold. Even though he was sitting, he felt dizzy and lightheaded, and his stomach churned, making him feel nauseous.
He didn't know if the person in his dream was his past life or a person from a parallel universe. He also couldn't understand why the person in his dream, who was about to marry the beautiful and talented Xiang Wan, was flirting with someone else.
Moreover, the person he was having an affair with was his own sister.
Although Zhou Xinyi is not his biological sister, the two have lived under the same roof for more than ten years and are already family members with blood ties.
What's the difference between this and [illegible]?
Moreover, since the person in the dream was already in love with Zhou Xinyi, why did they deceive Xiang Wan and trick her into getting married?
Or is this a dream version of myself, orchestrating a massive scam to obtain the Xiang Group and the countless riches under Xiang Wan's name?
Was Xiang Wan's heart disease in the precognitive dream he saw in Northern Europe really an accident?
Or was it something I meticulously planned in my dream?
Zhou Chengze never considered himself a good person, but he also never considered himself a bad person.
But the image of himself in his dream made him question his character in this life.
What's even more ridiculous is that in reality he actually thinks that Xiang Wan likes Chen Yan but not him, that she loves the wrong person.
The dream of cheating on himself completely overturned his self-perception. Perhaps the person he loved was Xiang Wan from his previous life.
The sheer volume of information overwhelmed Zhou Chengze, causing him to feel somewhat overwhelmed.
He only heard the sound of the curtain being pulled open behind him when he quickly turned to the side like a startled bird, his gaze fixed on the exhibition stand, looking at 'himself' with a faint smile.
"Chengze, how do you like my toasting outfit? I really like it. What about yours?"
Zhou Chengze felt extremely ashamed, so ashamed that he wanted to run away immediately, even though no one was there to see him.
He looked at himself in his dream, calmly put away his phone, and said to Xiang Wan with feigned sincerity, "Very beautiful."
He wanted to grab his dream self, to wake him up, but he found that his body couldn't touch him at all; he could only pass through his dream self's body.
He was helpless against the version of himself in his dream, and could only silently watch Xiang Wan in his dream, feeling completely at a loss.
Zhou Chengze's eyes were empty and lifeless, as if he had discovered that his true form was that of a beast, and the person he felt most sorry for was:
When he was 12 years old, he saw a girl in the courtyard of Lijia Village who amazed him at first sight.
He watched himself in his dream, walking hand in hand with Xiang Wan out of the bridal shop...
The scene before him distorted again, and when Zhou Chengze opened his eyes again, all he saw was the ceiling of the dormitory.
He woke up staring blankly at the ceiling. He mechanically climbed out of bed, put on his slippers, and went to the bathroom to take a shower.
But when he saw himself in the mirror, and those eyes that were exactly the same as his own in his dream, he felt a sudden sense of physical nausea.
Zhou Chengze vomited uncontrollably in front of the sink, and his nausea worsened every time he saw himself in the mirror.
He took one last look at his bloodshot eyes in the mirror, then, suppressing his nausea, vomited violently into the toilet behind him...
*
After parting ways at Shanshui Manor yesterday, not only was Zhou Chengze distraught because of the slap, but Xiang Wan's emotions also fluctuated wildly because she remembered those unpleasant memories from her past life.
However, after she left the manor, her emotions had calmed down considerably in the car.
Although Uncle Zhang, the driver, was a rough man, it was hard to tell whether it was because he was thoughtful or because he had been with Xiang Wan for many years.
Although the young lady rarely showed her emotions, he keenly sensed her displeasure when she got into the car.
The young lady always tells her destination before getting into the car, but this time she didn't.
Uncle Zhang didn't ask any questions, but just kept circling the manor until the young lady took the initiative to say that she wanted to go to Beiyi Private Hospital, and only then did he drive towards his destination.
The young lady has her annual physical examination at this hospital, so Uncle Zhang, the driver, is very familiar with the area and hardly needs navigation. He arrived near the hospital an hour later.
This hospital is very large, with the outpatient, emergency and inpatient departments being far apart. It takes five minutes by car and even longer on foot.
He was about to ask the young lady where to park the car when he heard her say, "Park it in the inpatient department."
After finishing speaking, Xiang Wan paused again: "Uncle Zhang, after you park the car, go eat, and then take a walk around the area. I might be gone for a long time."
"Yes, Miss."
Although Xiang Wan has taken over the company and become President Xiang, her driver, Uncle Zhang, still prefers to call her Miss.
Xiang Wan nodded and got out of the car. However, after getting out of the car, she just wandered aimlessly around the inpatient department.
She originally came to the hospital to see Chen Yan. Today is Sunday, and she knows that Chen Yan will definitely be in the inpatient department to take care of his mother-in-law.
He would spend one day every weekend at the hospital with his mother-in-law, a habit he has maintained almost without fail over the years.
Xiang Wan didn't know why, but whenever she was unhappy, except when she wanted to be alone, she would want to be with Chen Yan.
Even if the two of them don't say a word.
However, once she arrived at the hospital, she changed her mind and decided she didn't want to see Chen Yan. She was strolling in the inpatient ward's garden when she heard someone calling her from behind.
"Xiang Shuhan?"
Xiang Wan turned around and saw Chen Ruilin looking at her in surprise not far away.
He was pushing his mother-in-law in a wheelchair, seemingly accompanying her on a walk.
Xiang Wan walked up to the two of them, squatted down, and greeted Grandma Chen Yan in her wheelchair: "Grandma, it's been a long time. How have you been lately?"
Grandma Chen recognized her and instantly beamed with joy. Even the wrinkles on her cheeks showed how happy the old woman was.
"Thanks to Miss Chen," Grandma Chen said, pushing her electric wheelchair and pushing Chen Yan, who wanted to accompany her upstairs, away. She instructed him, "You accompany Miss Chen for a walk."
Chen Yan said with a hint of helplessness, "Mother-in-law, let me take you upstairs first."
"Oh, I don't need you, I can push my wheelchair myself." With that, she pushed her wheelchair upstairs by herself. Chen Yan was worried and said to Xiang Wan, "Wait for me a moment."
"good."
Xiang Wan didn't mind, she just stood there watching the two of them push and pull each other away, and Grandma Chen Yan turned around and waved to her warmly.
She smiled and waved in response to the old man.
She didn't look away until the two figures disappeared around the corner.
Even though she didn't do anything after arriving at the hospital, she felt an unusual sense of peace and tranquility returned to normal.
When Chen Yan came down, seeing Xiang Wan still standing there waiting for him, he visibly breathed a sigh of relief and jogged a few steps towards her, stopping in front of her: "Why did you come to see me, sister? Weren't you supposed to be playing golf with Zhou Chengze?"
His voice was devoid of emotion, but it inexplicably reminded Xiang Wan of a proud Persian cat she had once fed.
She probably knew that Chen Yan was being difficult, but she rarely had the experience of comforting people. The few times she had ever comforted someone were when she was dealing with the trio.
Although Chen Yan was rather taciturn, Xiang Wan knew that he was actually more conflicted than the trio. He had been quiet since childhood and liked to hide his true emotions when he spoke, but he would occasionally reveal a little, like now.
Xiang Wan was momentarily overwhelmed by the other party's sarcastic and coquettish manner, and unable to think of a way to explain, she could only bite the bullet and say, "I'm here to ask you when you're coming home?"
In this information age, after driving for almost an hour from Shanshui Manor, asking him when he was coming home—wasn't that a way of offering him a way out?
Upon hearing this, the proud Persian cat seemed to understand. The corners of his lips unconsciously curled up, and he said to Xiang Wan, "Let's go eat."
Although their conversation was completely nonsensical, Xiang Wan still breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay."
The two randomly chose a nearby restaurant for dinner. After finishing their meal, Xiang Wan did not go home immediately, but instead took a walk with Chen Yan near the hospital ward to digest their food.
As they strolled into the garden, the sun was setting. Its rays, falling in the west, bathed the entire sky and cascaded down upon the two of them.
Chen Yan glanced at Xiang Wan's hand, which hung limply at her side, and casually touched her little finger. Sensing that she didn't pull away, his smile deepened, and even his eyes sparkled with amusement.
The two were taking a walk, but remained silent in tacit agreement.
Chen Yan shifted his gaze from Xiang Wan's fair wrist to her profile and abruptly asked, "Does sister like Zhou Chengze?"
Although Xiang Wan was somewhat surprised by his question, she still looked at him and told him the truth: "I don't like it."
Hearing this, Chen Yan nodded and said nothing more. Looking up at the setting sun, his eyes were filled with a subtle smile.
'It's fine as long as you don't like others.'
'Xiang Shuhan, let's take it slow.'
*
In the evening, the two returned to the villa by car. Just as they opened the car door to get out, they heard Wang Yidong tell them that guests had arrived.
Xiang Wan thought it was a trio and was about to suggest they have some tea when she heard Wang Yidong say that they were there to see Xiao Yan.
Hearing this, she was genuinely surprised. Ever since she brought Chen Yan to Beiyi, she had never heard of any of his classmates visiting her home.
Xiang Wan assumed it was a new friend Chen Yan had made in college and didn't ask any questions.
But when she and Chen Yan walked into the hall and saw the two boys sitting on the sofa, she was momentarily stunned.
If she wasn't mistaken, this was Zhao Luyu, who had confessed to having a crush on Chen Yan and looked haggard at the graduation ceremony because Chen Yan was going abroad, right?
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