Didn’t Expect That, Did You?

Chapter 05 – Goddess

The “criminal” Wen Zhihan was now looking at Shao Cixin’s itinerary.

And Shao Cixin was clearing the ignorant woman’s name.

[Sister Rong]: Real or fake?

[Shao Cixin]: Real

[Shao Cixin]: I, Shao Cixin, will be a married woman soon

[Shao Cixin]: [Stay tuned.JPG]

[Sister Rong]: ……

She doesn’t understand what’s good about looking forward to this kind of thing; instead, she feels a little sorry for Shao Cixin.

The most important word in “business marriage” is “business” – the word after it is just a transaction, built on the sacrifice of two people’s happiness.

But she couldn’t say that all business marriages are unhappy. At least Shao Cixin doesn’t seem unhappy.

As Shao Cixin’s agent, she naturally knows all about Shao Cixin’s love life, and she understands who her heart belongs to. She’s never heard her mention the name Wen Zhihan, so how could there be any feelings between the two?

Sigh……

She silently feels sorry for Shao Cixin in her heart. It’s not easy to be a child of a wealthy family.

[Sister Rong]: You’ve worked hard

On the other hand, Shao Cixin doesn’t feel miserable at all – how can a person who died once be miserable once reborn? What’s so miserable about an engagement with a partner who is so gentle?

Can she be any more miserable than she was in her previous life? No. She’s relieved of a burden, and now she can be happy – happier than anyone!

Wen Zhihan looked over Shao Cixin’s schedule and did the math in her head.

She put away her phone and said slowly, “Since you will be resting at home these next few days, I won’t disturb you. Let’s meet up again next week.”

Shao Cixin looked at her.

Wen Zhihan smiled and said, “You can enjoy your last few days being single.”

Shao Cixin turned to look ahead and said plainly, “I don’t mind. After we get married, we’ll still just be married in name only. We’ll be two single people who don’t date or care for each other.”

Wen Zhihan stared at her profile for a moment before looking ahead: “That’s true.”

The car was on its way back to the Shao family house.

The air fell into an awkward silence again.

Shao Cixin looked out at the world outside the window.

After life restarted, Fengcheng was still Fengcheng – just as bustling as ever, unaffected by the fall of any one person. If she had been as ruthless and strong as a city in her previous life, she wouldn’t have ended up like that.

– Maybe I’m not cut out for love.

She thought to herself.

It was then that a gentle voice came from beside her.

“You still have a chance to change your mind.”

They hadn’t gotten their marriage certificate yet. The wedding wasn’t set in stone. It wasn’t too late for anything.

Shao Cixin turned around to see Wen Zhihan’s beautiful face and calm, sincere expression reflected in her clear peach blossom eyes.

She wasn’t in a hurry to marry her.

She didn’t want her to regret it.

Was a marriage borne of family tragedy really that rational?

Shao Cixin quietly looked at the person in front of her.

To be honest, she had been hurt by a person. The idea of marriage and love really repulsed her. How could someone who had been burned by fire ever touch it again? She had no choice.

But Wen Zhihan was different.

Wen Yu would never say these things. She didn’t give a shit about what happened to her – she only cared about Tian Jiahu.

But Wen Zhihan did care.

Even if they just had a contractual marriage, without any feelings, Wen Zhihan still gave her the chance to change her mind, and she gently asked for her opinion.

Shao Cixin opened her lips and said, “I won’t regret marrying you.”

Wen Zhihan is different. She is gentle and kind.

Wen Zhihan understood and did not mention the topic again.

Just as the atmosphere was about to sink again, Shao Cixin suddenly turned to look at her: “Then, will you regret it?”

Shao Cixin didn’t understand why Wen Zhihan agreed to the marriage. She couldn’t think of anything about herself that would make Wen Zhihan want to do this marriage, so she suddenly became a little worried that Wen Zhihan would also regret it and give up helping the Shao family. She didn’t want the bamboo baskets to be empty in the end.¹

The image of Shao Cixin was reflected in Wen Zhihan’s gem-like pupils.

The two looked at each other silently.

Shao Cixin said, “Haven’t you ever regretted something?”

– What kind of goddess would that be?

Wen Zhihan’s lips slowly rose, and her tone was gentle: “I’ve regretted things. Everyone regrets something.”

Shao Cixin couldn’t help but turn to face her, and her eyes burned as she asked: “Including our future marriage?”

Wen Zhihan was calm and composed: “No.”

Shao Cixin blinked.

Wen Zhihan said softly, “I will do what I promise. Trust me.”

There was sudden doubt and confusion in Shao Cixin’s eyes. Looking at Wen Zhihan’s gentle appearance, she finally said nothing, quietly sitting back in her original position.

– I hope so.

Jingming Holiday Club.

Wen Yu sat alone in a private room drinking wine. 

She got into another argument with Tian Jiahe today. Tian Jiahe is mad at her for spending time with Shao Cixin and they’re still not back together. 

She still can’t get over Tian Jiahe either. 

The tall glass sways gently and the deep red wine swirls in the glass. Wen Yu’s gaze gradually blurs.

She likes Tian Jiahe. She wants to hold onto her, keep her by her side, and make her only love herself. Wen Yu’s love couldn’t be given to anyone else, not even a little bit.

She knows that Tian Jiahe likes her too. 

They’re in love, but there’s still a lot of friction, just like every other couple. They’ll love each other passionately, argue, and slowly work things out. 

It’s just… tiring. 

Wen Yu set down her glass and rubbed her head. 

So every time she felt like this, she would find Shao Cixin to keep her company.

Shao Cixin and Tian Jiahe are similar, but they are also not the same. 

They both might be cute, kind-hearted, and like her, but Shao Cixin’s love for her is more passionate, considerate, and relaxed. 

However, Shao Cixin broke up with her a few days ago. 

Thinking of this, Wen Yu’s eyes instantly went cold. It’s okay to break up, Wen Yu doesn’t like her anyway. 

Just as she was thinking this, the private room door opened, and a beautiful woman with shoulder-length hair walked in from the outside. 

Wen Yu glanced at the door and didn’t move. Obviously, she knew the other party. 

Bai Rui put down her bag and sat down generously. “I just came back, and you called me to drink. What’s wrong? Is your mood not good? Where is your family’s big star?”

Wen Yu heard this, her face was indifferent, and she corrected: “She isn’t a part of my family anymore.” 

Bai Rui: “?” 

Wen Yu: “We broke up.” 

Bai Rui was calm: “You broke up.” 

“She broke up with me.” Wen Yu’s eyebrows slightly wrinkled, as if she didn’t want to admit this. 

Bai Rui was surprised, “Huh, isn’t Shao Cixin very fond of you? How could she break up with you?” 

She poured herself a drink and said jokingly, “It must be something you did, you must have hurt her heart.” 

Wen Yu didn’t speak, and her expression wasn’t too good. 

Bai Rui saw this, took a sip of wine, and said seriously: “I know you don’t want to hear this, but I really feel that Shao Cixin is better than Tian Jiahe. She is gentle to you in every way, and she won’t trouble you like Tian Jiahe does. When she liked you, she treated you well. She doesn’t owe you anything. But now she has broken up with you, so I guess she really doesn’t like you anymore. It’s a pity that it’s over.”

Wen Yu raised her glass and glanced at her. Bai Rui raised her glass and gave her a smile.

Doesn’t Cixin like her?

Wen Yu didn’t believe it.

“Let’s just wait and see. Shao Cixin will definitely regret it and come back to me.”

Wen Zhihan sent Shao Cixin home and then met with Shao Heng again.

“President Shao.”

“President Wen.”

They greeted each other warmly.

The middle-aged man with an elegant appearance was full of surprise behind his glasses.

He didn’t understand. Why did Wen Zhihan come back with his daughter?

Hearing that her daughter was back, Lu Lan came down from upstairs. Seeing her daughter next to a stranger, she couldn’t help but freeze.

She had already learned about the change in the company from Shao Heng today and knew that the Wen family had proposed marriage, but she had never seen Wen Zhihan before.

“This is…”

Wen Zhihan looked over at the sudden sound of her voice.

Lu Lan was very beautiful. Even though she was old, she was also a peerless beauty – like the moon in the sky, impossible to ignore.

Shao Heng had already walked over and held his wife’s arm. Lu Lan’s body was not good, so he always cared for her.

Wen Zhihan, on the other hand, looked at Shao Cixin next to him.

– She really looked more like her mother.

Feeling the gaze next to her, Shao Cixin was confused and looked over: “?”

Wen Zhihan smiled: “You’re as pretty as your mother.”

This was very pleasing to Shao Cixin.

Shao Cixin liked to hear others praise herself, and she also liked to hear others praise Lu Lan.

“Thank you. You’re also as pretty as your mother.”

“Have you seen her?” Wen Zhihan asked.

“No, I haven’t,” Shao Cixin said calmly, “It’s better to praise first.”

Wen Zhihan was stunned. She didn’t expect that she would be so eloquent.

She laughed and said, “When they return from their trip, I’ll take you to meet them.”

Shao Cixin thought that they would have to meet eventually, so she nodded. The two were very harmonious.

Lu Lan looked at them and then at her husband, with a look of confusion in her eyes. Shao Heng softly said to her, “This is what I told you before. The eldest daughter of the Wen family. The one in charge of the Wen family now.”

Lu Lan suddenly realised, and her eyes turned to her daughter with a look of regret. Who would want their child to face such a choice? Who wouldn’t want their child to live happily ever after with the one they love?

In the blink of an eye, Shao Cixin almost confirmed that Lu Lan had already found out about everything. She didn’t want her parents to feel so guilty – this was her choice, and she didn’t feel like anyone owed her.

But she still wanted her parents to be happy and accepting of this.

Lu Lan instructed the house aunt to make some hot tea for the guests and then turned to Wen Zhihan with a warm smile.

“President Wen, please have a seat.”

Wen Zhihan: “Okay.”

Then her arm was pulled by Shao Cixin.

Wen Zhihan saw Shao Cixin raise her hand and say to her parents seriously, “Wait a minute.”

Shao Heng: “?”

Lu Lan: “?”

Wen Zhihan: “?”

Shao Cixin took the confused Wen Zhihan outside to talk.

Wen Zhihan: “What’s wrong?”

Shao Cixin: “There’s something I need to ask, I don’t know if you mind.”

Wen Zhihan: “What is it?”

Shao Cixin looked at her charming eyes and said with a thick face, “Can I tell my parents that… I like you?”

Wen Zhihan: “?”

Now she was perplexed.

Shao Cixin looked at her delicate appearance and felt like a demon corrupting an innocent person. However, the matter has come to this point. There is no reason to give up.

She earnestly said, “I don’t want my parents to think that I agreed to the marriage because I was forced to, and I don’t want them to feel guilty for me.”

Wen Zhihan swept her eyelashes lightly, listening to her quietly.

Shao Cixin’s gaze towards her gradually softened as she spoke emotionally and logically: “We have no previous feelings, but we are getting married. Although I chose this marriage myself, my parents will definitely feel guilty about me.”

She is sacrificing herself to be a partner for the Wen family and help the Shao family. When her parents find out, they will definitely feel sorry for her.

“So I want to act in front of them, let them know that we are willing and that they don’t need to feel sorry for us. Do you… understand?”

Marriages with feelings are worth looking forward to. Marriages without emotions will only make others worry about their married life.

“I understand.”

Wen Zhihan smiled softly.

“But you shouldn’t just say that you like me.”

Shao Cixin: “?”

Wen Zhihan looked at her, her eyes clear and charming: “You should tell them that I like you too, that we are a match made in heaven.”

Shao Cixin: “!!!”

Shao Cixin was immediately moved and grateful, grabbing her hands.

“You will always get a discount when you buy groceries, carry an umbrella when it rains, have seasoning packets when you eat instant noodles, and your stocks will always be in the green! Thank you, Goddess!”

Wen Zhihan: “…”

It’s not necessary to be so grandiose…

Inside the house.

Lu Lan heard the commotion and turned to ask her husband, “Did Xinxin just say something… Goddess? Is she going to see the Goddess?”

Shao Heng thought for a moment and guessed seriously, “She might be going to travel to the South Sea to see the Goddess of Compassion.”

Lu Lan nodded in understanding, muttering, “So that’s what it was…”

[1]  Something about catching fish and having an empty basket. Basically saying not wanting to come out empty-handed.

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