Chapter 76 Voice of the Heart
The production crew took advantage of the afternoon's free time to set up a simple interview stage in the garden of the old house. Sunlight filtered through the grapevines, falling on everyone's face with a gentle warmth.
Wei Wuxian
When the camera was pointed at Wei Wuxian, he was playing with the glass cup in his hand, his fingertips running across the smooth cup wall, and his eyes curved with a smile.
"Teacher Wei, after this incident, do you have anything to say to those who support you?"
Wei WuXian looked up and blinked at the camera, his tone light but serious: "I want to say thank you. Thank you to those who took the time to understand the truth when I was being scolded. Thank you to those who clearly didn't know me but were willing to stand up and say, 'He's not that kind of person.'"
He paused, tapping the glass cup lightly with his fingertips. "Actually, I used to be quite afraid of these things. I was afraid that others wouldn't believe me, and I was afraid of those malicious voices. But this time, I found that there are so many people around me protecting me, and so many people behind me supporting me."
"What about Mr. Lan?"
When Wei Wuxian mentioned Lan Wangji, his eyes lit up instantly, and he couldn't hide the smile on his face. "He..." His voice was filled with a hint of pride. "He is my anchor. No matter how big the waves are, as long as he is here, I am not afraid."
The camera captured the blush on the tip of his ear, and the barrage of comments was filled with cheers of "I got it!"
Lan Wangji
Lan Wangji sat in front of the camera, his posture upright and his expression calm, but when he heard the first question, his fingertips moved slightly.
"Boss Lan, how did you feel when Teacher Wei was attacked this time?"
"Anger." Lan Wangji's answer was concise but powerful, "but more of a desire to protect him."
He looked up at the camera with a firm look in his eyes: "He is very good and should not be misunderstood like that."
"So, was that Weibo post you posted later something you had planned long ago?"
“Yes.” Lan Wangji nodded. “Whether anyone sees it or not, I want him to know that I trust him.”
There were no flowery words, but it warmed the heart of the listener. The director quietly zoomed in to capture the tenderness that flashed across his eyes—an emotion he only revealed when mentioning Wei Wuxian.
Jiang Yanli
Jiang Yanli sat on a rattan chair, holding a cup of scented tea in her hand, her smile as gentle as the spring breeze.
"Ms. Jiang, how do you feel when you come back and see your brother Axian and Mr. Lan now?"
Jiang Yanli's eyes reddened slightly, but her smile grew even warmer. "I'm so relieved. I used to worry that he was too outgoing and would be vulnerable. Now that I see that he has Lan Zhan protecting him and so many people loving him, I'm relieved."
She lowered her head and took a sip of tea, her voice so soft it sounded like a sigh: "He suffered so much in the past. Now he can be so happy like this, which is better than anything else."
"What about Jin Ling? Is there anything you want to say to him after coming back this time?"
When Jiang Yanli mentioned her son, her voice was so soft that it could drip with water: "I want to tell him, I'm sorry, I didn't spend enough time with him before. From now on, Mom will always be there, accompany him to grow up, and watch him become a man."
Jin Zixuan
Jin Zixuan adjusted his cuffs and gave the camera a gentle smile, completely different from his usual sharp demeanor in the business world.
"Mr. Jin, what do you think of seeing Teacher Wei and President Jiang defending Miss Yanli so much this time?"
Jin Zixuan smiled, his tone filled with relief: "I used to think that Ah Xian was too naughty and Ah Cheng was too impulsive, and they were afraid that Yanli would be wronged. Now I realize that they care about Yanli even more deeply than I thought."
He looked at Jiang Yanli, who was peeling oranges for Jin Ling not far away, his eyes full of doting: "With them around, I feel at ease."
"What about Jin Ling? Do you want to make it up to him?"
"Of course." Jin Zixuan's voice deepened. "I always said I was busy before, and I missed so many moments of his growth. I want to be a good father in the future, playing football with him, listening to him talk about school, or even just sitting together and daydreaming."
Jiang Cheng
Jiang Cheng sat in front of the camera, still with that "keep away from strangers" look, but when he heard the question, he rarely did not frown.
"Boss Jiang, when Teacher Wei got into trouble this time, you immediately stepped in to help. Did you plan this a long time ago?"
Jiang Cheng scoffed, his tone stern: "Are you going to watch him get bullied?" After a pause, he added, "No matter what, he was raised by my sister, and he is a member of my Jiang family."
"What about your sister? Are you happy that she's back this time?"
Jiang Cheng's ears flushed slightly. He turned his head away and looked away, but his voice was lowered: "...It's okay. It's better to be back than to be drifting around outside."
The camera captured the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and the comments were full of "Mr. Jiang, who says one thing and means another."
Jin Ling
Jin Ling sat on a small stool, holding the jade pendant in his arms, looking a little embarrassed.
"Little Jin Ling, are you happy that your parents are back this time?"
Jin Ling nodded vigorously, his voice loud and clear: "Happy!" He paused and added softly, "I always thought they didn't like me, but now I know they're just too busy."
"What about your uncle? How did you feel when he gave you the jade pendant?"
Jin Ling's cheeks flushed slightly at the mention of Wei Wuxian. "A bit...surprised. I always heard people say bad things about him, but now I realize he's actually quite good." He clenched the jade pendant in his hand. "I'll keep this well."
Sizhui
Si Zhui sat in front of the camera with his back straight, like a little adult, but his eyes were full of childish sincerity.
"Si Zhui, how did you feel when you saw Daddy being scolded this time?"
Si Zhui's eyes instantly turned red, but he blinked hard to stop the tears from falling: "I'm very sad. Daddy is a good man, why are they scolding him?"
He sniffed, his voice choking a little: "But I know Daddy is very strong, and my father will protect him, so I'm not afraid."
"So what do you think happiness is?"
Si Zhui thought for a moment, then smiled, "Happiness is... Daddy doesn't have to be sad anymore, Father doesn't have to worry anymore, and we can eat together as a family every day."
Lan Qiren
Lan Qiren sat in front of the camera, holding a teacup in his hand. His expression remained serious, but when he spoke, his tone softened.
"Mr. Lan, what do you think of Teacher Wei and Wangji's relationship now?"
Lan Qiren took a sip of tea and said slowly, "As long as they are happy."
These five simple words stunned everyone present. After all, when this old man mentioned Wei Wuxian before, he always said "unruly".
He put down his teacup and looked at Wei Wuxian, who was playing with Lan Wangji in the distance. A subtle tenderness flashed in his eyes: "It's not easy to find someone who understands your feelings and is willing to be with you through thick and thin."
Lan Xichen
Lan Xichen sat in front of the camera with a smile on his face, his gentle demeanor like the spring sunshine, making people feel inexplicably at ease.
"Mr. Xichen, seeing that your brother and Teacher Wei are doing so well now, aren't you relieved?"
“Yes.” Lan Xichen nodded, his eyes full of smiles. “Wangji used to be cold and seldom smiled, but now when you look at him, there’s a smile on his lips.”
He looked in Wei Wuxian's direction and said sincerely, "Ah Xian is a good boy, warm and sincere, and he can illuminate the corners of Wangji's heart. They are lucky to be together."
Jiang Cheng
The last one interviewed Jiang Cheng, his brother, and asked, "Mr. Jiang, after this incident, is there anything you want to say to Wei Wuxian?"
Jiang Cheng scoffed and turned his face away: "What's there to talk to him about?"
But after a few seconds of silence, he whispered again: "...In the future, try to cause less trouble and don't always make others worry."
The sound was not loud, but it was clearly transmitted into the camera. Wei Wuxian in the distance seemed to sense something and shouted to him, "Jiang Cheng! Come over and eat watermelon!"
Jiang Cheng glared at him, but the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he turned and walked away.
As the interview concluded, the sun was setting right in the center of the garden. Wei Wuxian, clutching half a watermelon, ran after Lan Wangji. Jiang Yanli and Jin Zixuan sat in rattan chairs, watching Jin Ling and Sizhui play marbles. Lan Qiren and Lan Xichen stood beneath the grape trellis, whispering to each other. Jiang Cheng leaned against the railing, his mouth scorning Wei Wuxian's childishness, his eyes filled with a helpless smile.
The camera slowly scanned the scene, capturing the smiles on everyone's faces. The comments were filled with the phrase "The years are peaceful and quiet." Yes, only after experiencing the ups and downs of life can one truly appreciate how precious this moment of peace is.
All the past pains and regrets have slowly turned into the soil that nourishes happiness in this warm world.
And their story continues.
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