SCHS - Chapter 97
Chapter 97
Wen Shixue realized that Qin Zhen's skill in saying sweet nothings was growing by the day, and each time she could make her heart bloom with joy. She was deeply moved. Some people looked as proper as old cadres on the outside, but their mouths were sweeter than honey, and they only used that sweetness on her—truly wonderful.
She looked at her reflection in the window, her smile as warm and bright as the gentle sun hanging in the soft clouds today. Even her voice turned sweet: "You're my 100-point girlfriend too."
Her slender white fingers couldn't help but pick up a strand of long hair and play with it, asking casually with a relaxed tone, "Lao Qin, how's your back? Is it okay?"
When Qin Zhen heard the question, she unconsciously touched her lower back. Every movement brought a wave of soreness, as if reminding her how hard her little girlfriend had worked yesterday.
"Mm, it's okay," she replied.
Just then, Cui Yi's voice came from outside Wen Shixue's door: "Miss, it's time to eat. The master and madam are waiting for you downstairs."
Wen Shixue answered, "Okay, I'll be right there." Then she lowered her voice and said into the phone, "I'm going to eat now. I'll call you back later. You need to rest well, eat well, and I'll see you on the fourth day of the New Year."
...
Wen Shixue calmly sat down at the dining table. Meng Yuezhu moved her favorite dishes closer to her and casually asked, "Who were you talking to on the phone for so long, child?" She also served her a bowl of nourishing chicken soup.
Wen Lianchang also looked at her, smiling kindly: "Is something going on?"
He understood his daughter. She would work hard to achieve what she wanted, just like proving her ability at Chenfeng to break off the engagement. So he was very clear that his daughter and the young master of the Xu family were 80% unlikely to end up together.
But before the engagement was broken, she was still a free soul. She could date whoever she wanted. As a father, he had long been mentally prepared, he just didn't know which pig would take away the jade cabbage he had painstakingly raised.
Thinking about the day his precious daughter would marry into another family, his old father's heart suddenly felt empty, with a hint of reluctance and melancholy...
Wen Lianchang suddenly became emotional. Before Wen Shixue could answer, he said, "It's fine if you don't want your parents to pick for you, but you must remember to keep your eyes wide open when choosing someone to spend your life with. Don't be fooled by those flashy, smooth-talking young people outside. You need to find someone who is sincere and good to you, who doesn't want your money or your looks."
His daughter was the most beautiful little princess in the world. He had to guard against those ill-intentioned scoundrels outside.
Meng Yuezhu echoed, "Yes, your dad is right."
Wen Shixue raised an eyebrow, slowly propping her chin: "Those are all your requirements for my partner?"
Wen Shixue: Then these conditions are simply tailor-made for my Zhenzhen Jie!
Meng Yuezhu said earnestly, "In this life, finding someone you like and who is also devoted to you is not a simple matter."
Wen Shixue nodded in agreement, already having a plan in mind.
Wen Lianchang and Meng Yuezhu had always acted for her good and hoped she could find someone trustworthy, preferably someone they knew well, as knowing their background would be more reassuring. That's why they initially hoped she would marry the gentle, refined, good-tempered, and kind son from the Lao Xu family.
She just didn't know if the scope of "good" included her falling in love with someone of the same sex.
She slowly tasted a sip of soup, her face expressionless as she probed, "What if I dated a girlfriend?"
Wen Lianchang and Meng Yuezhu were both stunned, clearly not having considered this possibility. They exchanged glances for a moment before looking at their daughter, who was calmly drinking her soup.
All their relatives and friends were in male-female marriages; there had never been a case of same-sex union. Moreover, domestic law had not yet legalized same-sex marriage, so they naturally overlooked the possibility, never imagining that their daughter, whom they held in the palm of their hands, would one day walk down the aisle hand-in-hand with another woman.
It was like a student who had studied hard opening the exam paper and finding it was beyond the syllabus.
"Let's eat," Meng Yuezhu was the first to break the silence. "We'll talk about this another time."
Wen Shixue casually picked up a piece of meat for her: "Lao Meng, eat some meat."
Although Wen Lianchang and Meng Yuezhu didn't immediately accept the topic with composure, it made her feel fortunate. At least they didn't firmly deny the possibility and could say "we'll talk about this another time," which indicated there was still half a chance.
As long as there was hope, she wouldn't give up.
Wen Shixue didn't continue the topic and instead asked, "Dad, Mom, do you want a son? One the same age as Xu Jianfan, with the same good temper as Xu Jianfan."
Wen Lianchang saw her suddenly mention Xu Jianfan and actually thought about it, turning to Meng Yuezhu and saying, "Jianfan is a good kid, indeed. Good temper, good personality, and very smart."
Honestly, who wouldn't be happy to get such a well-behaved son for free?
Meng Yuezhu glanced at him: "You say he's good, but can he give you a son that big?" She then looked at Wen Shixue, "What are you thinking now, child? Are you regretting it, not wanting to break off the engagement anymore?"
Wen Shixue immediately said, "How could that be!"
Then she pulled out a classic scummy line: "I've always seen Fanfan as a dear younger brother!"
Meng Yuezhu: "..."
Wen Lianchang: "???"
He's clearly a year older than you, why would he be your younger brother???
...
As soon as the New Year arrived, the Wen family became very lively. Wen Shixue's second uncle and third aunt would bring their children to pay New Year's greetings to Wen Lianchang. Afterwards, old friends and business partners would also visit, so there was no worry of it being quiet.
Last year, Wen Shixue brought someone to their door and beat Wen Jian until he spat out a tooth, which made him much more well-behaved this year. He avoided direct confrontation with her whenever possible, lest he get a toothache again just by seeing her, perfectly demonstrating what it meant to "act with one's tail between their legs."
Even Wen Yue sighed in wonder. She knew that in previous years when she visited her uncle's house for New Year's, she would inevitably see Wen Shixue and Wen Jian locked in a war of words. Even during the New Year, they had to be the most outstanding masters of passive aggression towards each other, striving to infuriate the other to the point of ascending to heaven on the spot. Of course, Wen Jian lost every time.
Wen Yue: Thinking about it, my sister isn't just good with her words, she's also good with her hands.
"Don't argue with Sister anymore, just get along peacefully, you're all family," Wen Yue followed behind Wen Jian, earnestly trying to persuade him. "Otherwise, she'll hit you again later."
Wen Jian was actually quite clear in his heart. Ever since Wen Shixue laid hands on him last time, he understood that Wen Shixue wouldn't show mercy to obstacles in her way, regardless of whether they shared the same surname or were family. Looking at Wen Shixue's achievements last year, combined with her agreement with Wen Lianchang, the shareholders treated her even more like the Crown Prince of the Wen Group.
The die was cast, struggling was useless. But after years of clashing, he couldn't bring himself to make peace with Wen Shixue, and Wen Shixue might not be willing to make peace with him either. So it was better to accept the status quo, let things take their course, and just be. Thus, he raised his hand and pressed it on Wen Yue's head, turning her in another direction, shooing her like a child: "Go play your game."
Noise and silence often go hand in hand; people's joys and sorrows are not interconnected. While the Wen family was bustling with activity, Qin Zhen's home was as quiet as in previous years, reflecting only her own figure.
However, she didn't feel lonely at all this year, because
opening her phone allowed her to hear her girlfriend sweetly say good morning, as if she had been by her side all along, never leaving.
She woke up a bit later today, actually following Wen Shixue's instructions well. Sitting at the dining table, she drank milk while replying to Wen Shixue's messages. As soon as she replied with a good morning, it was like a stone stirring up a thousand ripples. Wen Shixue immediately flooded her with a long string of adorable cat emojis before starting to chatter.
[Wen Shixue]: Wen Jian actually learned how to behave today, he didn't argue with me
[Wen Shixue]: Filial piety comes from the stick
[Wen Shixue]: It's true
Qin Zhen couldn't help but find the phrase "filial piety comes from the stick" hilarious. If Young Master Wen knew, he'd probably get so angry he'd stop behaving again and roll up his sleeves to argue with her for another three hundred rounds.
[Qin Zhen]: That's good too, harmony brings wealth during the New Year
After talking about Wen Jian, Wen Shixue asked if she had eaten, if she had rested well, and if she planned to go shopping today, she would entrust her to buy some things. Qin Zhen knew that she just wanted to stay by her side as much as possible, no matter in what form.
Going out alone versus going out alone with a task from your girlfriend – the former is aimless, the latter has a purpose, and the feeling is completely different.
Sitting at the dining table, she suddenly regretted not kissing her more yesterday, after all, she wouldn't be able to kiss this little darling for several more days.
Wen Shixue also told her about Meng Yuezhu and Wen Lianchang's current attitude.
[Wen Shixue]: "We'll talk about it next time" means there's hope, and if there's hope, we can't give up!
[Wen Shixue]: [Cat Rushing!.JPG]
That burst of energy seemed to break through the screen to embrace her, igniting courage in her as well, to walk side by side.
She smiled.
[Qin Zhen]: My Shixue says so
...
The fourth day of the New Year, fine snow fell.
Wen Shixue stood on the second-floor balcony, gazing into the distance at the main gate, her heart filled with anticipation for the familiar black car from her memory. When a tiny black dot appeared in her eyes, it was replaced by the joy of reuniting after a short separation. She turned and ran downstairs quickly, her red dress fluttering like a passionate and charming flame.
Meng Yuezhu had just walked out of the study when she saw her bouncing down the stairs. She couldn't help but frown: "Don't run, you're a grown-up, go down the stairs properly, you'll fall in a bit." She then asked, "Where are you going?"
Wen Shixue excitedly shouted, "Zhenzhen Jie is here!" Then she disappeared through the door like the wind.
A question mark slowly appeared above Meng Yuezhu's head.
—Why is this child so happy that Xiao Qin is here?
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