Book of shameless conversations

A secret

"Lan Zhan, tell me the truth now."

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"I mean, it would be pretty hard not to notice. So, out with it, what is happening?"

"Wei Ying..."

"I promise, I can handle it. I is not as if I was not used to this, I just... I just want to know what I should be prepared for..."

"Wei Ying, calm down."

"Ah, ayio, Lan Zhan. I tell you, it is really fine. It is just that things were getting kind of better lately and I did not expect... But it is fine, I swear, it is not like in the past, I still have you, I know you will not leave me this time around..."

"Wei Ying..."

"Do not worry. Even if some people will never not come to like me, or change their idea, it is fine. I know that I can be a little much... But... I just want to know for sure, if it is something I have done... I just do not want to be hated by everyone again..."

"Wei Ying, breathe."

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"Good. Now, with me. Slowly."

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"You are doing well. A few more."

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"I am good now, Lan Zhan. Sorry for overreacting. I mean... I just want to know for sure. If I have done something that could be fixed..."

"Wei Ying, deep breaths..."

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"Lan Zhan, tell me the truth, is you brother avoiding me?"

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"For the last few days, I have a feeling like he had somehow changed. Or has it been me? Or just my head playing tricks on me? Since I came back to you, things have been so good... I have almost forgotten what I had done, what I had been in the past. Have Lan Xichen finally gotten tired of dealing with me and having me in the Cloud Recesses? Of always cleaning the mess I cause? If it is only Lan Qiren, I would not be worried, but if even others do not want me here..."

"Wei Ying! Breathe with me."

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"Brother is not avoiding you. Uncle... does not hate you. You are welcomed in the Cloud Recesses."

"Lan Zhan..."

"But if you want to leave, I will go with you. I do not want you to be uncomfortable."

"But Lan Zhan..."

"I apologize."

"Ayio, Lan Zhan, who was it who said there is no need for Sorry or Thank you between us?"

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"What are you even apologizing for?"

"We made Wei Ying feel anxious, uncomfortable."

"That is..."

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"Alright, that is true. Just a little bit. But I want to know what happened. If I can do something about my behaviour for Lan Xichen to still talk to me..."

"Wei Ying, it is not you. You did nothing wrong."

"But Lan Xichen..."

"Brother is not avoiding you because of you. We... We prepared a surprise and he was worried he would reveal it to you too soon."

"Ah?"

"Mn."

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"A surprise? What kind of surprise? Lan Zhan, tell me, tell me!"

"Wei Ying. Calm down."

"How can I calm down? You just said you had a surprise for me. I am excited. Lan Zhan, my dearest husband, tell me, what is it? I just cannot wait..."

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"Lan Zhan..."

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"Ah, sorry for this. I see. This is why Lan Xichen would not talk to me. I would have been too annoying if he let it slip..."

"Mn."

"But, Lan Zhan, tell me at least this. How long should I be waiting? You know I am not a very patient person. I promise I will not ask about anything; I do not want to make you or Lan Xichen uncomfortable. Knowing there is a surprise for me... I cannot wait!"

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"Wangji, Young Master Wei, I finally found you."

"Lan Xichen! We were just speaking about you... Ah, sorry, sorry, that was rude of me. My greetings first."

"Young Master Wei, do not make nothing of it. I can see that you are excited, has Wangji perhaps told you already?"

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"Well, it does not matter, come with me, we are prepared now."

"Prepared for what exactly?"

"For your birthday party of course! Young Master Wei, do not tell me you have forgotten what day is today?"