Lin Mei and Xing Zheng's son was beautiful and delicate. Everyone present found him adorable, but the baby could only stay awake for short periods. Less than half an hour after coming out, he began to feel sleepy.
Lin Mei picked up the child. "He needs to sleep. I'll go feed him. Xing Zheng can chat with you for now."
Gu Song waved his hand. "Hurry along, don't delay the baby's sleep."
Lan Lan, not yet having seen enough of the child, pulled Feng Feng along with her into the bedroom. The three of them hadn't gathered together in a long time, making it a good opportunity for some private conversation.
Xiao Yue and Lin Zhengde had already gone to the kitchen to prepare dinner to host their guests, leaving Xing Zheng alone in the living room with them.
After a few teasing remarks about Liang Yu Feng, Xing Zheng turned to Shen Su. "What about you? How are you doing?"
Shen Su knew exactly what Xing Zheng was asking, but he remained silent.
Finally, Gu Song stepped forward to answer for him. "You can tell how he's doing from his expression. Feng Feng got together with that older man she liked in college, and she even brought him along this time."
Xing Zheng asked, "Then why didn't they come together?"
Gu Song shrugged. "I don't know. Perhaps she was afraid your in-laws wouldn't accept it?"
After all, Xiao Yue and Lin Zhengde still believed Shen Su and Feng Feng were a couple and had even been urging them to get married.
Xing Zheng didn't try to persuade Shen Su to let go. As someone who had been through similar experiences, he knew that some feelings were hard to release. Everyone understood the platitudes, but they were impossible to follow when applied to oneself.
Feng Feng and Lan Lan sat by the bed, watching Lin Mei nurse the baby. The room was filled with the distinct scent of an infant, and their nerves began to relax.
For Lin Mei, this child was a form of healing.
After the baby fell asleep, Lin Mei placed him in the crib, pulled down her shirt, and started talking with Feng Feng.
"Did you and Shen Su come together?" Lin Mei asked.
Feng Feng shook her head. During Lin Mei's pregnancy, she hadn't shared her own affairs with her, nor had she mentioned Wen Zhou Yuan's illness.
Seeing Feng Feng's expression, Lin Mei immediately drew a conclusion. "You're hiding something from me."
Lan Lan gave her a thumbs-up. "So smart, just like you."
Lin Mei asked, "Are you two hiding it from me together?"
Feng Feng replied, "It wasn't intentional. You were pregnant, so it wasn't a good time to talk."
Lin Mei then asked, "Can you tell me now?"
Feng Feng nodded and told her, "Wen Zhou Yuan is divorced."
Lin Mei's smile froze. Hearing that name after so many years brought a touch of daze.
Moreover, it was Feng Feng who said it.
It was known that this name had always been Lin Mei's sensitive spot, and even she and Lan Lan rarely dared to mention it in her presence.
Lin Mei hadn't expected to hear Wen Zhou Yuan's name from Feng Feng's own lips one day, and her demeanor seemed calm, as if she had already let go of the past.
Lin Mei didn't press for details. Feng Feng then told her about Wen Zhou Yuan being diagnosed with liver cancer and his actual condition.
After listening, Lin Mei's expression was one of utter astonishment. Her lips parted slightly, and for a long moment, she was speechless.
Feng Feng gave her a slight smile. "You don't need to comfort me."
"Then what are you and Wen Zhou Yuan now?" Lin Mei asked. "Do you still like him?"
"I don't anymore," Feng Feng answered frankly. "I used to think I hadn't let go, but during the time he was back, I realized my heart was at peace."
"However, he helped me a lot in the past, so I'm helping him fulfill his last wish," Feng Feng said. "Besides you all, he's also my best friend."
Lin Mei completely understood Feng Feng's intentions. After a moment of thought, she couldn't help but ask, "Then Shen Su..."
"It's over," Feng Feng preempted her question with the answer.
Over?
Lin Mei recalled Shen Su's expression from earlier. It didn't look like anything was over. "Did you reach an agreement?"
One question successfully silenced Feng Feng.
At this point, Lan Lan interjected, "What agreement? Shen Su is serious about her. Seeing her with Wen Zhou Yuan, he looks like he wants to kill someone. I don't think he'll let go that easily."
During the flight, Lan Lan had observed Shen Su's reactions frequently. His gaze was mostly fixed on Feng Feng's side. Later, when Wen Zhou Yuan went to the restroom, Shen Su specifically followed him.
For someone like Shen Su, who was usually elegant and refined, to suddenly become so discomposed, to proactively provoke someone, it meant he was deeply provoked and on the verge of losing control.
Lin Mei had previously felt that Shen Su treated Feng Feng unusually. Although they were just friends with benefits, Shen Su treated Feng Feng as if she were his girlfriend, whereas Feng Feng wasn't very invested in the relationship.
However, she had always been clear-headed in such matters, so Lin Mei hadn't inquired too deeply.
For instance, at the moment, Feng Feng remained very calm. "If I had known he would be so persistent, I wouldn't have gotten involved with him before."
Lin Mei couldn't help but ask, "Are you really not interested in him at all?"
"A little," Feng Feng replied calmly. "I'm interested in his body."
Lin Mei: "..."
Lan Lan added, "You might as well say you're not interested. Isn't that hurting his male ego? Shen Su has been around many women. Only you use him as a tool for release."
Feng Feng responded, "He can also use me as a tool. I don't mind."
Lin Mei: "..."
Lan Lan then asked, "Haven't you considered that he might actually like you?"
Feng Feng replied, "I have."
Lin Mei asked, "Then haven't you considered it?"
Feng Feng stated, "He likes that I don't like him."
Feng Feng didn't doubt Shen Su liked her, but it wasn't the kind of love in the traditional sense; it was merely possessiveness. After failing to obtain her, he became increasingly unwilling to give up.
People were inherently perverse. If she had been as clingy as his previous women, he would have likely grown tired of her long ago.
Unfortunately, Feng Feng wasn't good at acting. Otherwise, she would have been willing to play along for a while to secure future peace.
It had been a long time since so many people had visited the Lin family. The dinner table was extremely lively. Xiao Yue and Lin Zhengde were in high spirits, chatting with them as they ate. The conversation naturally turned to Feng Feng.
When they first sat down, Xiao Yue had arranged for Feng Feng and Shen Su to sit together. Although Feng Feng hadn't refused, her expression had become quite serious.
Later, as dinner began, Xiao Yue brought up the topic of marriage. Feng Feng finally couldn't hold back and said to her, "Teacher Xiao, Shen Su and I actually broke up a long time ago."
At these words, the dinner table fell into silence.
Feng Feng's expression was calm, and Shen Su beside her smiled in agreement. "Yes, Teacher Xiao. We never had the chance to tell you, and you were mistaken."
Despite being upset, Shen Su maintained basic decorum in front of the elders.
Xiao Yue chuckled awkwardly upon hearing this. "Oh, I see. I misunderstood. I'm sorry."
"It's not your fault. It's my fault for not mentioning it sooner," Feng Feng reassured Xiao Yue.
Finally having clarified the matter, Feng Feng felt a significant sense of relief.
After dinner, the group headed downstairs to leave. As Lan Lan stepped out, Liang Yu Feng immediately whisked her into his car, leaving Feng Feng alone.