"Wanwan, I'm so glad to finally see you!" Zhan Xiuwen said with a beaming smile. "I've come to wish you a Happy New Year. This is a New Year's gift for you. See if you like it."
Qiao Wanwan: "......"
"Is there something you need?"
"It's nothing, I just came to wish you a Happy New Year." Zhan Xiuwen sat down on the sofa without ceremony. Seeing that Qiao Wanwan was still standing, he seemed to realize something and said, "You don't think I would tamper with the things I brought, do you? The bodyguards checked me thoroughly when I came in!"
“I didn’t say that.” Qiao Wanwan sat down as well. “I just think you changed your mind a little too quickly.”
"That's because I'm finally experiencing happiness now."
"What happiness?"
“The joy of not opposing Jingting,” Zhan Xiuwen said. “I was too greedy before, always hoping that Jingting would die so that I could take his place. Later, when we broke off relations and I was suppressed to the point of almost being at my wit’s end, I really regretted it.”
"Life is only a few decades long, why bother? After working with you this time, I feel like I've been reborn. Wanwan, I want to thank you. Thank you for giving me this opportunity."
Qiao Wanwan smiled and said, "It's good that you can understand. You're right. In this world, apart from life and death, everything else is trivial."
"That makes sense, but many people still don't understand it and are constantly engaging in internal strife."
"Oh, right," Qiao Wanwan suddenly remembered something, "I heard about Meng Xinyi's attack. How is she now?"
"I've recovered well after these past few months." Zhan Xiuwen took a sip of the tea that Zheng Ma brought him and said, "I came today for two reasons: first, to wish you a Happy New Year, and second, to tell you that I no longer need to live in your villa. We are planning to move back to our own home."
"Of course you can, that's your freedom."
"Yes, thank you for the bodyguards you arranged to protect me these past few days. Now that the mastermind behind this has been killed by Wen Lijing, everyone can live in peace."
Qiao Wanwan asked, "What are your plans for the future? Are you planning to use the money for retirement?"
“How could we, the Zhan family, be content with the status quo? I still want to start my own business.”
Qiao Wanwan nodded. "Your Emperor Group can continue to operate. We won't make things difficult for you."
Zhan Xiuwen smiled sheepishly, "To be honest, I'm ashamed to say that the name 'Emperor' is indeed a bit too domineering."
"It's alright, Jingting and I don't mind." Qiao Wanwan smiled calmly. "Just like you said, from now on we'll each live our own lives and keep to ourselves."
It's a deal.
After seeing Zhan Jingting off, Qiao Wanwan and Su Jing left the house.
“Wanwan, I have to pray properly later. I’ve come here several times since your accident, and you’ve finally woken up. I came here today specifically to fulfill my vow.” Su Jing became happier as she spoke. “Besides fulfilling my vow, I also want to make another wish, hoping that our family will be safe, sound and healthy.”
Qiao Wanwan leaned on her shoulder, "Yes, Mom, I'll pray properly too."
"You two, mother and daughter, have such a good relationship," Qin Shujun said with a smile. "I don't really have anything to ask for, I just hope that everything goes well for everyone."
Qiao Wanwan knew what Qin Shujun cared about most, and promised, "Sister Shujun, my master and I will definitely study this carefully and get Xiao Jiu out of the Zhan family's nightmare as soon as possible."
Qin Shujun's eyes reddened, and she held her hand, saying, "It's not just Eleven, but also Third Brother."
Qiao Wanwan nodded, "Mm."
The temple was bustling with activity. Qiao Wanwan, wearing a mask, didn't stay long because of the crowds. After offering incense, she went out to enjoy the beautiful scenery around her.
"Qiaoqiao." A familiar voice suddenly came from behind.
Qiao Wanwan turned her head and saw Wen Lixuan standing behind her, wearing a down jacket.
"Lixuan," Qiao Wanwan greeted happily, "What are you doing here?"
"I heard from Zaozao that you would be coming to offer incense today, so I came to find you."
Qiao Wanwan feigned displeasure and said, "Do you need to go through all this trouble to find me? Why don't you just go to Wutong Bay?"
Wen Lixuan smiled and said, "No need, it's the same here. I can also offer incense while I'm at it."
"Is it because of Jingting that you're not going to Wutong Bay?" Qiao Wanwan asked.
"Of course not. Jingting and I have already talked things out. After my brother left, he didn't hold a grudge against me. Otherwise, I wouldn't be standing here unharmed."
Qiao Wanwan sighed silently, "Lixuan, I am very sorry about your brother's death."
“My brother in heaven would be so happy to know that you’ve woken up,” Wen Lixuan said with a smile. “I’ll visit his grave tomorrow and tell him the good news.”
Qiao Wanwan nodded, "Bring a bouquet of flowers for your brother."
"good."
Is there anything else you want to talk to me about?
"Nothing special, I just wanted to see how your recovery is going." Wen Lixuan looked around at the scenery. "The scenery here is really nice. Let's take a walk together instead of chatting."
"OK."
"I'm about to start preparing for a new movie. Would you be interested in making a special appearance?"
"I think I'll pass..."
The two chatted for almost half an hour until Su Jing called, at which point Qiao Wanwan suggested, "It must be lonely at home alone. Why don't you go to Wutong Bay for lunch?"
"No need to trouble yourself."
"How could it be troublesome?" Qiao Wanwan said. "Didn't you and Jingting have already talked things out? There's no need to be reserved. Let's go together."
“Okay,” Wen Lixuan agreed. “It’s a good opportunity to talk to Zaozao about the new movie.”
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