novelraw Chapter 190 : Pouring Out Troubles After Drinking
Chapter 190 : Pouring Out Troubles After Drinking
Chapter 190: Pouring Out Troubles After Drinking
"Are you... okay?"
Wen Wan shook her head.
"I'm fine. I just suddenly felt like drinking."
Saying that, she walked over and opened the fridge door, taking out two cans of beer.
Turning to look at Chen Fan.
"Chilled ones okay?"
Chen Fan nodded, reaching out to take the beer. The two sat down on the sofa side by side, maintaining a safe distance from each other.
Pop!
Opening the pull-tab, Chen Fan took a sip and turned to look at Wen Wan opposite him.
She was looking down, sipping the beer in small mouthfuls.
Clearly not intending to start a conversation.
Chen Fan was a bit puzzled by this woman's intentions.
So he didn't speak either.
The two of them just sat on the sofa like that, taking a sip in turn, and quickly finished one can of beer each.
Chen Fan glanced at her, got up and walked to the fridge, opening the door to take a look.
There were still six cans of beer left inside, Chen Fan took them all out.
Walking back, he placed them on the coffee table.
Before Chen Fan could say anything, Wen Wan had already reached out and opened a can, drinking from it.
Seeing this scene, Chen Fan understood.
This woman had something on her mind.
"Teacher... Wen..."
Wen Wan suddenly spoke up: "You don't need to call me Teacher Wen at home from now on."
Chen Fan smiled wryly, if not calling her teacher, what should he call her?
Could he call her Wan Wan?
He reckoned he would be kicked out of the house the next second.
"Do you have something on your mind?"
Wen Wan shook her head, then nodded.
Silently lowering her head to drink beer.
Chen Fan sighed inwardly, and finally took the initiative to speak.
"If... you don't mind, you can tell me about it. I'll keep it a secret for you."
Wen Wan raised her head to look at Chen Fan, suddenly grinning.
"Little guy, you've even learned to comfort people now."
"But I'm much stronger mentally than you imagine, I'm fine."
Chen Fan felt a little embarrassed, and could only lower his head and drink beer to cover up his awkwardness.
Unexpectedly, in the next second, Wen Wan took the initiative to speak.
"My dad and mom went to university in the capital city. In those days, as university students, they were once the envy of countless people as a couple."
"After they graduated, my mom was assigned to come to Yunhai, and my dad gave up the opportunity to study abroad, and followed her here too."
"From then on, the two of them taught at this school, staying for over forty years..."
Seeing that Wen Wan had opened up, Chen Fan didn't speak, only quietly listening.
"Until later, when my dad passed away, my mom also developed Alzheimer. I had no choice but to apply to transfer my job to Yunhai University, working while taking care of my mom..."
Chen Fan raised his beer at this point, "You... have had a hard time. I toast you."
Wen Wan lightly glanced at Chen Fan, lowering her head to drink beer.
Chen Fan thought of something and asked, "I remember you studied film and television directing in university?"
Wen Wan smiled, a very confident smile.
"Before I came here to teach, I was once involved in the entertainment industry, as a screenwriter, director, and actress, I've done it all..."
Chen Fan's eyes immediately widened.
"Then aren't you a big star? Can I see your works on TV?"
For the first time, Wen Wan revealed a slightly embarrassed, bitter smile and shook her head.
"When I was in university, my major grades were always the top in the whole school, and I harbored dreams back then."
"But when I truly entered society, I realized how laughable dreams are in the face of reality."
Wen Wan's piercing gaze fixed on Chen Fan, and due to the alcohol, there was a rosy flush on her fair face, looking very beautiful.
"Want to be a director? Without capital support, no one would dare use you."
"As for being a screenwriter or actress, without connections or relationships, you'll never be able to truly enter this circle..."
"Compared to the entertainment industry, that cesspool filled with stench, I prefer teaching quietly. It's just a pity..."
Wen Wan shook her head, a hint of weariness flashing in her eyes.
Chen Fan was a bit surprised, not expecting that before coming to teach at Yunhai University, Wen Wan had actually had such rich experiences.
Seeing that her mood seemed a bit off, Chen Fan took the initiative to comfort her.
"Actually, being a teacher is quite good. Look, you can accompany your mother every day and teach classes, isn't that nice..."
Wen Wan lowered her head and smiled bitterly.
"It is quite nice. But... I'm afraid I won't even have this opportunity in the future."
Chen Fan was stunned, looking over with puzzlement, not quite understanding what she meant.
Wen Wan took a deep breath, raised her head to look at Chen Fan, and suddenly smiled.
"Let me ask you a question, and tell the truth."
Chen Fan thought for a moment, then nodded.
"Okay."
"This week you haven't come back to stay here, is it because of me?"
Chen Fan hurriedly said, "Actually I..."
Wen Wan: "Tell the truth."
"Yes." Chen Fan smiled wryly.
Wen Wan gave a faint smile. This woman must have been a bit tipsy from the alcohol, her gaze was hazy, and when she smiled, she truly looked very charming.
"Actually, I noticed it long ago."
"But... you don't need to worry about that anymore."
"In a few days, I'll be moving out."
"Ah?"
Chen Fan was instantly dazed.
"You're moving houses?"
Wen Wan shook her head, picking up her beer and taking a sip.
"I misspoke, it's not moving houses, but rather I'm going to sell this house."
"I should apologize to you formally."
"I just rented this place, but after only staying for a few days, I'm going to sell the house. I really am quite sorry to you."
Chen Fan, however, looked puzzled.
"Why do you have to sell the house? Is it because it's inconvenient for me to live here?"
"It has nothing to do with you!" Wen Wan shook her head.
"My mother's condition fluctuates, and her lucid periods are getting shorter and shorter. A while ago, she told me that while she's still able to be lucid, she wants to go back to the capital city once more, to visit the places where she and my father met, and walk around their old university campus..."
"I plan to sell the house to raise money, and take this opportunity to bring my mother to a major hospital in the capital city to see a doctor."
Wen Wan looked at Chen Fan with an apologetic expression.
"I'm sorry."
"I'll refund you the rent money tomorrow..."
Chen Fan smiled wryly, "Even if it's to go to the capital city to see a doctor, there's no need to sell the house, right?"
"Doesn't that mean you won't be coming back here? Where will you live when you return to teach later? Are you going to rent another place?"
Chen Fan thought for a moment, then tentatively said, "If you really need money..."
"I'm not coming back."
Before he could finish, Wen Wan's words completely stunned Chen Fan.
"Not coming back?"
"Then what about your job here..."
Wen Wan cradled the can in her hands, gazing absentmindedly at the wall opposite the living room, where a landscape painting hung.
Her voice sounded like she was narrating something completely unrelated to herself.
"I've already resigned from my job."
Chen Fan: "..."
"Isn't this decision a bit too rash?"
Wen Wan shook her head, unwilling to continue this topic.
"Let's talk about you instead. You're so young, yet you give off a sense of being extremely worldly-wise. I can tell you also have something on your mind..."
Chen Fan smiled wryly, "Are you praising me or insulting me?"
Wen Wan glared at him, "Of course it's praise! Big sister rarely praises people."
Perhaps it was because of the alcohol, but Wen Wan's tone had become much livelier, at least not as aloof as she had been before.
Seeing that Chen Fan didn't speak, Wen Wan pursed her lips.
"If you don't want to say it, forget it."
Chen Fan shook his head, "It's not that I don't want to say, I just haven't figured out how to put it."
Wen Wan smiled, "Then take your time thinking about it. Today can just be an elder sister having a heart-to-heart with a younger brother."
Chen Fan couldn't help but laugh.
Taking a deep breath, he then picked up the can in his hand and downed the remaining beer in one go.
Tossing it with a wave of his hand, it landed precisely in the trash can opposite.
Chen Fan finally turned to look at her.
"Do you believe in reincarnation?"
Wen Wan: "..."