Chapter 113: Danger! (2/2)

Cheng Xi quickly advised, “Then let’s not ask. It’s just that, Mrs. Shen, you shouldn’t treat her like a porcelain doll. Just treat her normally, as Shen Wei.”

Lu Chenzhou and Shen Wei’s father went to drink tea downstairs while Cheng Xi went upstairs to check in on Shen Wei. Once they reached the second floor, Shen Wei’s mother even softened her footsteps as much as she could, whispering to Cheng Xi, “She can’t stand loud noises. She says that they hurt her head.”

Cheng Xi’s heart trembled, as sound sensitivity was a common onset symptom for insomnia. Following Shen Wei’s mother’s example, she also lightened her footsteps as the two of them gingerly entered Shen Wei’s room.

But Shen Wei wasn’t alone. Cheng Xi was extremely surprised to see Gong Hengjin sitting on the bed beside Shen Wei.

Shen Wei was very happy to see Cheng Xi. A perfunctory glance didn’t reveal anything; she seemed normal, with not even a trace of wanness or sallowness blemishing her complexion⁠—she even had a light layer of makeup on.

“Don’t get up.” Cheng Xi urgently stopped her as she tenderly asked, “Are you alright?”

“Yes. It’s just that I can’t eat anything, which is annoying.” Shen Wei smiled and even pouted at Cheng Xi. “Actually, I vomited again just before you came in.”

Cheng Xi clutched Shen Wei’s hand in concern. “You’ll get used to it. And even if you can’t, that’s fine. I know a doctor from the gynecology department. She’s great, and I’m sure that she knows of a remedy for this.”

Her caring words made Shen Wei smile, but as she smiled, she also lightly caressed her forehead. Seeing this, Cheng Xi naturally helped Shen Wei massage her temples. As she did so, she turned and said to Shen Wei’s mother, “I’d like to speak to Shen Wei alone. Is that alright?”

Shen Wei’s mother hurriedly agreed. Ever since she and Cheng Xi had entered, Gong Hengjin hadn’t said anything beyond an initial greeting. At this moment, she also stood up and said, “Shen Wei, since Dr. Cheng’s here, I’m going to go first, ok? Rest well, and I’ll see you again in a few days.”

Shen Wei was blissfully enjoying Cheng Xi’s massage, and she didn’t even open her eyes as she casually waved goodbye at Gong Hengjin.

After everyone left, she finally opened her eyes, looking straight at Cheng Xi. “What sort of gaze is that?”

Cheng Xi curtly replied, “A gaze of disapproval for you.”

She had already forgotten that she had talked about her issues with Cheng Xi a bit, and was somewhat surprised. “You’ve already guessed it? Psychiatrists can really find out a lot from a little, huh.” Shen Wei smiled. It was a faint and cold smile. “Don’t tell the others. I have to make her act nice to me for a few more days so that I’ll feel a bit better about all the stupid things I did in the past.”

“She doesn’t know that you know?”

“Yup. None of them know.”

Cheng Xi looked at her somewhat skeptically. Shen Wei firmly said, “It’s true. The two of them thought that they covered themselves up quite well, and they never expected me to find out. Ha! Unfortunately, nothing that happens in this world is untraceable. Just as geese honk, so too do actions leave traces. No plan is flawless.” After a moment’s pause, she continued. “But I will admit that they hid it pretty well, so much so that I only discovered it just now.”

Cheng Xi’s tone was calm as she consoled Shen Wei, saying, “It’s just that you never even thought of suspecting them before. After all, who would be so small-minded as to suspect her husband and best friend to be meeting in the dark if they don’t act suspiciously?”

As Cheng Xi said this, Shen Wei smiled again. “You always scold people in a roundabout fashion, but why do I feel so much better when you do so?”

“As long as you feel better, that’s good enough.” Cheng Xi put down Shen Wei’s hands and started running her hand through the hair by Shen Wei’s temples. “Shen Wei, you’re extremely smart, but I still have a few words for you. No army can remain victorious forever, and no water stays in a rigid form. Setbacks and failures, just like successes, are all a part of life. Having a failed marriage isn’t unusual, and finding out that your friends aren’t who you thought they were isn’t shameful either. What’s more frightening is if you get trapped in your own thoughts, and suffer through others’ shameless actions to punish yourself. You should know that ruining your marriage is better than having your marriage ruin you. We’re still young, and there’s no need to get fixated on a boring little thing. Once we let it go, our vision will naturally expand.

This was Cheng Xi’s philosophy, so despite how stubbornly she latched onto some things, she would release them just as quickly.

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