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08
Lan Qiren is on another business trip, and Lan Xichen has been pulled in for overtime due to the project nearing completion, so Lan Wangji is coming home alone from his part-time job at the café. Of course, if Wei Wuxian doesn't show up.
Open the door, turn on the lights, and in the entrance, there is a pair of old canvas shoes that haven't appeared in a long time.
Lan Wangji was somewhat surprised, because since that day they spoke, Wei Wuxian hadn't come back. It's impossible not to feel lost or sad, but the one who spoke the harshest words in the coldest tone was himself. Every time he thought about this, he could only suppress the bitterness that surged to his tongue.
A person always has to pay the price for what they say and do. Wei Wuxian does, too.
As I walked, I turned on the lights along the way. There were none in the living room, none in the study, none in the bathroom, so I could only go to... his room.
Sure enough, gently pushing open the door, Wei Wuxian was nestled in his bed, sleeping deeply. Standing at the door, one could hear the sound of his small breaths. Huh? What's going on?
Lan Wangji suddenly felt a tightness in his heart, and in just a few steps, he reached the bedside. By the warm light of the bedside lamp, he confirmed that Wei Wuxian had injuries on his face. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he pulled back the thin blanket, revealing more injuries on his shoulders and arms, with two bloodstains showing a dark purple color.
Wei Wuxian couldn't have been beaten up by someone for causing trouble. There's only one possibility. Why? Heh, Lan Wangji sneered, but the one who looked foolish was himself. It was a stupid question.
For a moment, he didn't know whether to feel sorry first or to regret first. His twisted heart shattered at the sight of Wei Wuxian's bruises.
Wei Wuxian The cost paid is watching the collapse of the building and rebuilding the walls of the heart. And Lan Wangji's cost is to draw a line in the sand and never escape the questioning of the heart. From this perspective, isn't Lan Wangji's previous decision another form of deception?
Self-deception is also a form of deception.
The barrier in his heart was not the little scheming thoughts that Wei Wuxian used to get close to him, but the gap in their identities, the disparity in their status, and the uncertainty of the future. This was something he himself had never thought through, but nearly twenty years of life had already secretly buried these thoughts in his heart. All it took was a little trigger to make the seeds sprout, instantly growing into a dense thicket, obscuring his attempts to see his true self clearly.
The phone placed on the bedside suddenly lit up, displaying a text message about the phone bill, but Lan Wangji's gaze was drawn away from the paused lyrics banner on the screen. It was an old song, and it happened to stop at this line:
"I want to ask if you dare to be as crazy for love as I am."
Being crazy for love, that's probably Wei Wuxian. Clearly, he's never been in a relationship like me, and he's even 10 months younger, but he has so much, so big, so bold courage.
"Wei Ying."
Lan Wangji's hand, which was mimicking the motion from a distance, couldn't help but gently land on Wei Wuxian's face, tenderly caressing the small bruise.
" Lan Zhan......"
Wei Wuxian did not wake up, but Lan Wangji instinctively moved closer.
"Big villain..."
Indeed, he, Lan Wangji, is a big villain. Arrogantly building walls around each other, but in the end, he's the one pushing the walls. He's really bad.
Lan Wangji successfully caught up with Wei Wuxian?
The answer is no.
It's already the 23rd day of school, and Lan Wangji rides his bike across half the district to find Wei Wuxian after class or work. Wei Wuxian goes to school when he has class, and when he doesn't, he either goes home or to his own art studio. Even at Baoshan Hall, Lan Wangji has shown his face twice.
Wei Jia and Baoshan Hall, no one knows what happened between these two boys during the summer vacation. Watching such an outstanding young man willingly pursue their own son, whether it's Wei Changze, Xiao Xingwan, Xiaokong Qing, or Wen Qing, they all really like Lan Wangji.
Of course, except for Wen Ning. In his eyes, Lan Wangji is someone who once made Wei Wuxian so, so sad. So, there's also the long-term observation, anyway, Wei Wuxian hasn't agreed to it himself.
On the the Lan Family's side, Wei Wuxian visits every week, but he always chooses times when Lan Wangji is not around. Lan Qiren wants to say something, but due to his elder status, he doesn't want to interfere too much, especially since Wei Wuxian always comes back and makes him smile, naturally forgetting to speak well of his nephew. As for Lan Xichen, he has long lost his original stance under the obedient "Brother Xichen" and seems to treat Wei Wuxian as his real younger brother.
Lan Wangji had never sighed so much, but just like the two words Lan Xichen had given him - serves you right - the thought that even his own brother would evaluate him this way made Lan Wangji truly feel like he was lifting a stone to smash his own foot.
He understood that Wei Wuxian was still angry, but the truth was, he had intended to come over and scold him, but after taking a shower, he was so tired that he fell asleep. He didn't scold anyone, and the next day, he woke up in the other's arms. Who wouldn't be angry about that?
Wei Wuxian's attitude softened a few days ago. At least when Lan Wangji chased him to the school, to the Wei residence, and to the Baoshan Hall, he didn't walk away immediately. Occasionally, he would answer a few words and even sneakily eat the lunchbox made by Lan Wangji. This earth-shattering news was revealed by his future mother-in-law.
"Wei Ying."
"Why?"
"I plan to start a company."
"Oh?"
"Open up the clouds again."
"Have you thought it through?"
"Yes, Uncle Wei said that we can't always revolve around small change, we need to break through and establish ourselves."
"True, but wait, when did my dad tell you that?"
"In the group chat."
"Group chat? What group chat?"
"My chat group with uncle and aunt."
"You have another group!?"
"Yeah, uncle and aunt said they want to help me build a good image for marriage."
"You go away! Who said you're my wife!"
"Well, the uncles and aunties didn't say it was you."
"Then who do you want to marry?"
"I want to marry you."
"You're only good for picking up deliveries!"
"Then you're my delivery!"
"Lan Wangji, you've become shameless now!"
"Auntie said, to deal with Wei Wuxian, one must be even more Wei Wuxian than Wei Wuxian."
"Are you saying I'm shameless?"
"I am using magic to defeat myself."
"What a mess."
"Defeating that grudge-holding self, that not brave enough self, that foolish self who thinks of avoiding obstacles instead of overcoming them when faced with challenges."
"Well, it's pretty dumb."
"You're dumb too."
"What did you say!?"
"You're so dumb to fall for me."
"Who would like you..."
"You didn't push away my hand when I hugged you."
"I'm just too lazy to move."
"Mm."
"I didn't get my tofu for nothing."
"So that's why I need to save up for my wife's dowry."
"...I told you, I'm not your wife!"
"Then what are you?"
"If it has to be, it has to be my husband!"
"What?"
"Husband!"
"Hey! Hubby is here~"
"Ah~!!! Lan Wangji!!! I'm gonna beat you to death!!!"
As it turns out, under a heavy blow, even the most stubborn love can be easily manipulated.
Don't be afraid, love when you love, and talk about it after you've loved.
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