The story of Rose starts with being a brother

Chapter 520 Some Leave, Some Return

"Zhang Wei, I heard you're going to visit relatives?"

Evening, in apartment 3601.

Wen Sheng looked at Zhang Wei with a strange expression and asked.

“Uh, yes.” Zhang Wei, who was flipping through the book “The Eighteen-Character Yin-Yang Feng Shui Secrets” in the study, nodded and put the book away, saying somewhat guiltily, “I dreamed about my parents a while ago. Although I couldn’t see their faces clearly, I felt that the dream was guiding me to find them.”

"..."

Wen Sheng chuckled inwardly, then found a chair in the study and sat down.

"Have you decided where to visit your relatives yet?"

“The North, the Northeast,” Zhang Wei thought for a moment and said, “I think their accents are from the Northeast, so I think we should go there to look.”

"That's it."

Wen Sheng nodded, then asked, "So how long do you plan to stay this time?"

"Hmm...it's not certain yet, it's estimated to be only a few months."

"What about your work at the law firm?"

"..."

As soon as Wen Sheng said that, Zhang Wei's face became somewhat unnatural.

After a long while, he sighed and said, "I don't think there's any point in continuing to burn CDs at the law firm. I passed the bar exam a long time ago and got my internship certificate at the law firm. Now all I have to do is get my lawyer's license."

After a pause, Zhang Wei continued, "Brother Sheng, I feel like I can't keep messing around like this. Besides, I have a girlfriend now, so I can't slack off even more. A few days ago, I saw a crab that was all tied up in the supermarket, crawling from the 18.6 yuan freezer to the 28.6 yuan freezer. I was really moved to tears. Even a crab is more ambitious than me!"

"..."

Upon hearing that Zhang Wei had met the crab that would change his life, Wen Sheng was at a loss for words.

Perhaps for Zhang Wei, lobsters are bad seafood, while crabs are good seafood!
But that wasn't what he was concerned about at the moment. He asked again, "Then why did you go to visit relatives during this time when you weren't preparing for the exam?"

"Isn't this to get rid of this knot in my heart? Besides, I think it's good to prepare for the exam in a different environment. I've heard people say that it's not convenient to work hard in a too comfortable environment."

"..."

Wen Sheng interpreted Zhang Wei's words in one nutshell.

After having enjoyed good times for too long, I want to experience some hardship.

Of course, Wen Sheng didn't quite believe that Zhang Wei had the same level of asceticism.

After thinking for a moment, he smiled and said, "Really? Then why don't you take this opportunity to go see Jian Ning?"

“This…” Zhang Wei hesitated for a moment, then finally scratched his head and smiled, “Brother Sheng, I can’t hide it from you, I really was planning to go see Jian Ning.”

"It's not that you can't hide it from me; everyone has already guessed it."

Wen Sheng chuckled and said, "Judging from how absent-minded you've been these past few days, I'm afraid your trip to visit relatives is actually to visit your girlfriend."

"Hehe." Zhang Wei said embarrassedly, "It's on the way, I'll just stop by to see Jian Ning. We haven't seen each other for months. Although we usually talk on the phone and video chat, but... you know."

Wen Sheng pursed his lips and didn't say anything. When is the sweetest and most inseparable time for a young couple?
Isn't it just the period between being extremely ambiguous but not yet officially dating and the period right after officially dating?
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he couldn't eat or drink and his mind was filled with thoughts of the other person.

We don't know what kind of person Jian Ning is, but for Zhang Wei, who has never had a proper relationship, it's quite impressive that he's waited until now to meet her.

However, Wen Sheng asked curiously, "Didn't you say before that your girlfriend's archaeological work needed to be kept secret? How come you were allowed to go see her this time?"

"Of course, it's because she misses me too... and because I often ask her how much longer it will be before she comes back."

Zhang Wei chuckled and said, "Jian Ning originally said it wouldn't be long, but later she herself wasn't sure when she could come back."

After a pause, Zhang Wei continued, "Jian Ning also complained to me that she had been there for several months but hadn't made any progress, but she couldn't leave halfway through. After I told her I wanted to visit her, she hesitated for a moment but then agreed, saying she could accompany me to places outside of work."

"Oh~"

After hearing these words, Wen Sheng winked and drawled, "You two have been in a long-distance relationship for months, and you finally couldn't resist meeting up. Remember to take precautions, or you might come back with a baby instead of a family visit."

Hmm... Jian Ning is a few years older than Zhang Weida, probably around thirty, which is quite an age...

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei's face immediately alternated between an embarrassed expression and a lewd look. After regaining his senses, he quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, don't think nonsense. Jian Ning and I are still... quite innocent."

"Pure now?"

Wen Sheng pursed his lips and said nothing; he often used the word "pure" to describe himself.

After thinking for a moment, he asked curiously, "So where are you going to find Jian Ning? Uh... does that have to be a secret?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Although Jian Ning said it's semi-confidential for now, I don't want to put her in a difficult position. Brother Sheng, I'm telling you, but don't tell anyone. Jian Ning is in Changbai Mountain."

Changbai Mountain?

Wen Sheng raised an eyebrow: "She's doing archaeology over there?"

Seeing Zhang Wei nod, Wen Sheng looked at the books beside him and smiled, "So you're looking at these books because you're planning to go into the tomb with her?"

Before Wen Sheng could even finish speaking and before Zhang Wei could reply, he was stunned, and a series of thoughts flashed through his mind.

Previously, Zhang Wei hadn't mentioned where Jian Ning was doing archaeological work, so Wen Sheng hadn't thought much of it. Moreover, Jian Ning didn't have many scenes in the original drama, so he hadn't paid much attention to her.

But at this moment, Wen Sheng suddenly thought of something.

If he remembers correctly, there was a tomb raiding themed movie in the sitcom "iPartment", and the location seemed to be Changbai Mountain.

That was a collaboration with "The Lost Tomb," where they ventured into the Heavenly Palace on the Cloud Top in Changbai Mountain.

He hadn't thought of it that way before, partly because the movie was rather abstract. Although the characters were still the same few people, there were many random elements in the plot.

It's supposed to be a tomb raiding story, but it's also quite sci-fi and fantasy-like, and it's a comedy starring the same few people...

To put it nicely, it's a complete integration; to put it bluntly, it's a hodgepodge.

Therefore, Wen Sheng never thought that way, believing that if things continued as they were, the plot of the movie would not happen.

But now, because Zhang Wei and his girlfriend Jian Ning are doing archaeological work in the Changbai Mountains, Wen Sheng suddenly feels a little uncertain.

Could this world be connected to the world of "The Grave Robbers' Chronicles"?

Just as Wen Sheng was having an internal struggle, Zhang Wei chuckled and said, "How could that be? I'm a lawyer, not a tomb raider. I'm just bored. Jian Ning is doing archaeology there, so I'm just preparing some topics to talk about."

At this point, Zhang Wei added, "Besides, Jian Ning also said that there hasn't been much progress on her end, so she just took me around the area. Going into tombs or anything like that is out of the question."

Wen Sheng nodded upon hearing this but did not speak immediately, as he was also unsure whether he was overthinking things.

After all, judging from the current situation, my guess is still far from being realized, and the worldviews of "iPartment" and "The Lost Tomb" are quite different. Movies are made for the audience, so it doesn't matter if they are a bit abstract; at most, they will be criticized.

But now that I'm in this world, if things are still so abstract... does that mean physics doesn't exist anymore?

But perhaps my own existence is the biggest bug?

Thinking of this, Wen Sheng felt a little more at ease and said with a smile, "Okay, then be careful and remember to take some nice photos for us to see."

"of course."

After chatting for a while, Wen Sheng came out of the study with a slight sigh. Although he truly didn't believe such an outrageous thing could happen, to be honest, he was still somewhat hoping that the other world could connect with him, because he was also very curious—

What lies behind that bronze door?
In the study, Zhang Wei sat and thought for a moment, then got up and half-reclined on the bed, happily chatting with Jian Ning. He hadn't dared to tell Wen Sheng about buying the compass and talismans, worried that the other would think he was crazy.

After calming down at home, Zhang Wei realized that there was something wrong with his brain.

How did you end up spending so much money on all this stuff?
I don't know how to use this compass, the talismans are just scribbles, and these three books seem even more unreliable.

Besides, I'm not going to rob a tomb!

Does it seem like I've really been taken advantage of?

Now, when he chats with Jian Ning, he's too embarrassed to talk about these things directly, so he can only subtly bring up some strange and interesting stories about archaeology and tomb raiding.

Jian Ning was used to him talking about things from online novels, and found it quite amusing, so she explained some of the facts to him.

"By the way, Zhang Wei, it seems that three tomb raiding accomplices are coming to our team in a few days."

"Really?" Zhang Wei asked in surprise. "How did you archaeologists end up working with tomb raiders?"

Jian Ning replied, "These were contacted by my teacher. He thinks these people have some merit, after all, this isn't an official operation."

"Then..." Zhang Wei asked with some concern, "Won't their tomb raiding cause conflict with you? After all, your archaeological work is about protecting cultural relics."

"It's alright, we have our own plans. Besides, since the teacher dared to contact them, he must have thought of these things as well."

Zhang Wei felt a little relieved. After all, this was 2011, a modern society, and things were different from before.

"That's good. I wonder if tomb raiders are as vicious as those in novels."

“Of course not,” Jian Ning replied with a smile. “I’ve seen their photos; they’re all young people. One of them is quite handsome, I think his name is…”

Jian Ning thought for a moment before saying, "Zhang Huaichui."

"Oh, we're from the same clan," Zhang Wei said with a smile.

……

June 26th, Sunday.

"Ichi ni sashi, Ia shia masai, couples' weekend, let's try some sushi, let's begin!"

Inside suite 3602, when Wen Sheng and Nuolan knocked on the door and entered, they were stunned by the series of actions taken by Guan Gu Shenqi and Tang Youyou.

Wen Sheng's eyelids twitched. Although he had guessed that the two of them would do something outrageous over the weekend, he was still speechless at what they did as soon as he opened the door.

Wen Sheng glanced at Ms. Nuo, who was equally dazed beside him, and was even more speechless. "Why did you agree to participate when you were so bored?"

Previously, when Zeng Xiaoxian participated in the millionaire show, Guan Gu Shenqi and Tang Youyou invited Wen Sheng and Nuolan to participate in the Couples' Weekend.

Wen Sheng didn't express his opinion at that time, but Nuolan agreed.

However, after Zeng Xiaoxian, Yu Mo, and Zhang Wei left the apartment one after another, the atmosphere in the apartment became somewhat gloomy, and Wen Sheng kept putting off the matter under various pretexts.

But now that so much time has passed and things have gradually returned to normal in the apartment, Guan Gu and Youyou have brought up the matter again.

Although Wen Sheng tried to find an excuse as always, Nuolan forgot his previous warning and agreed again.

It's worth mentioning that Zhang Wei officially embarked on his family visit trip half a month ago, leaving only five people in the apartment.

So it's hard not to suspect that Guan Gu and Youyou brought up their weekend plans again because they were bored.

"Welcome, welcome! Please have a seat."

After the welcoming ceremony, Guan Gu and Youyou warmly invited Wen Sheng and Nuolan to sit down.

Nuolan glanced at Wensheng beside her. Although the couple's weekend had only just begun, she suddenly felt a little regretful.

I wish I hadn't come to this apartment today.

Nuolan naturally knew that Yu Mo had left on a business trip last month. Although she felt that Yu Mo seemed to have changed after the Chinese New Year this year, after she came to the apartment that day and watched Zeng Xiaoxian participate in the show with everyone, Yu Mo went shopping and got beauty treatments with her from time to time as usual.

Especially since Yu Mo stayed at Nuolan's house for two days before leaving, Nuolan thought she might be overthinking things.

During the two days they lived together, when she slept in the same bed with Yu Mo, she heard him say frankly, "Nuo Lan, I won't be able to keep an eye on Wen Sheng for you while I'm away on a business trip. If you have time, go to the apartment and keep him company often."

Look, what does it mean to be a good friend? What does it mean to be a good sister?
Even though I'm about to go on a business trip, I'm still thinking about my best friend's instructions!
Moreover, during the time Yu Mo was away on business, she often kept in touch with her, and each time she would mention that she should go to the apartment to keep Wen Sheng company.

Yu Mo is such a good sister!

So when Guan Gu and Youyou suggested a couples' weekend activity again, Nuolan readily agreed.

Just now...

"This is tuna, sea urchin, and cucumber sushi; this is grilled eel, tomato, and pumpkin sushi; this is Arctic surf clam, radish, and Muggle sushi..."

"You have to eat it all!"

Looking at the three plates of sushi on the table, each bigger than her face, and the seven or eight other plates filled with all sorts of small sushi, Nuolan suddenly felt like crying.

'I was wrong. If I hadn't asked Yu Mo to keep an eye on Wen Sheng in the first place, Yu Mo wouldn't have called me to come over to the apartment even though she was on a business trip. If I hadn't come over to the apartment so often, I wouldn't have received the invitation for the couples' weekend. If I hadn't received the invitation for the couples' weekend, I wouldn't be facing this table of sushi that would last me half a month...'

"Wow, Guan Gu, your cooking is really good."

Just as Ms. Nuo was falling into self-doubt, Wen Sheng had already started cutting the sushi like he was cutting a cake, and then eating it while praising it.

He certainly didn't really like eating these things, but since he was already there, he might as well make the best of it and teach Nuolan a lesson.

To avoid the other party wanting to join in on everything, it's easy to guess that her frequent visits lately are definitely due to Yu Mo's encouragement behind the scenes.

They say you forget the lesson after a good meal, but with such a huge table of sushi, enough to make you sick of it, he just doesn't believe Nuolan can't remember it!

"Haha, Wen-san certainly has good taste," Guan Gu laughed loudly.

Tang Youyou looked at Nuolan and smiled, "Nuolan, you should eat while it's hot, we still have a second half after you finish eating."

"The second half?!"

Nuolan was startled. Could there be an even more terrifying event?
"Hehe." Guan Gu smiled mysteriously, then said directly, "In the second half, we'll play—Dou Dizhu!"

"..."

Nuolan was speechless for a moment, but quickly breathed a sigh of relief. It's just playing cards, nothing serious.

But then Tang Youyou said, "It can't be called Dou Dizhu entirely. This is a new way of playing Dou Dizhu invented by Guan Gu. We call it 'Big Two'!"

"No, no, no, it can't be entirely said that I invented it."

Guan Gu quickly corrected him, then pretended to recall something and said, "Actually, this way of playing Dou Dizhu was taught to me by Meijia."

……

Northeast China, on a plane about to fly to Shanghai.

Passengers carrying large bags and small packages crowded around to find their seats, and occasionally, some luggage would fall off the overhead racks because it wasn't placed securely.

For example at this moment——

Snapped!
A backpack fell from a luggage rack whose protective cover was not yet closed, hitting a girl below who was about to go to sleep on the head.

The girl, awakened by the shove, opened her eyes and immediately shouted angrily, "I'll spray you to death with a mouthful of salt water! Who is this, so rude! Don't you know how to close the luggage rack properly?!"

(End of this chapter)