1 Year Of Beginning

"Will she…?"

"Don't worry, the doctor reassured that as long as they kept her condition stable, there shouldn't be any problem." Zhang Liang looked at Feng Mian's expression. "If you want, you can take the time to visit your mother too. I'm sure your friend Yu Yan also had good news to share."

Yu Yan?

Feng Mian recalled that Yu Yan was quite busy lately because she wanted to achieve promotion as fast as possible. Feng Mian hadn't been able to contact her at all because Yu Yan would be swamped with work. Since Zhang Liang had said it, it meant that Yu Yan would certainly get the promotion she wanted.

"Really? Thank you!"

"It's the director's decision," Zhang Liang said calmly. This time, he didn't interfere at all because he only wanted capable people to work in his company. They all decided to hand the position as manager to Yu Yan when they saw her work and not because he intervened.

Feng Mian nodded. "Still, thank you for letting it pass."

"I barely have any role. If you have finished your meal, put the plates in the sink."

"Yes~!"

He watched as Feng Mian went to their room while he headed to his office. He only headed to sleep when the time had shown 2 AM. Seeing her sleeping soundly with a pillow in the middle of the bed as usual, he smiled lightly.

'Good night.'

Zhang Liang patted Feng Mian's head lightly then he went to sleep. He wouldn't breach the pillow.

At least, for now.

…

The next day, Feng Mian headed to City F to visit her mother. Lin San was surprised by her daughter's sudden visit, but she was happy nonetheless.

"You should have informed me if you want to visit, you brat," Lin San chided.

Feng Mian grinned. "You seem to be healthier, Mom. Do you want to be discharged?"

"Nah," Lin San waved her hand. "I can't drive and you too. Do you think it's convenient to use public transportation if something happened to me? Just let me stay here and let your brother pay for the expense."

A few days ago, Feng Mian realized that her brother had sent a large sum of money to her account. It would be enough to cover her mother's medical expense of staying in this room. However, Feng Mian also had her doubts when she saw the sum.

What did her brother do to obtain so much money?

Unfortunately, she couldn't contact him at all. She would have to wait until her brother came out and showed himself if she wanted to ask him any question.

"I'll make good use of the money, Mom," Feng Mian replied.

Lin San nodded. "How's your new work?"

"It's good. I get a lot of time for myself too and there's not much I have to do aside from the busy days," Feng Mian replied. As Zhang Liang's wife, she had been quite idle in his house. It made her wonder if those rich ladies were also like her, had nothing to do and decided to pass their time with a shopping spree.

"That's good to hear."

"En."

"Come over here and let me take a good look at you."

Feng Mian helplessly stood up from her chair and walked closer to her mother. Lin San held her close and looked at her up and down. Her eyes were locked onto Feng Mian's complexion, which had turned brighter.

A sense of relief washed over Lin San's heart. What she wanted the most would be her daughter's happiness and health.

"Mom, did Uncle Lin visit again?"

"Him? No, he's busy with his work. Besides, I'll just kick him out if he visits again," Lin San replied. She thought for a while then began to ask, "Now, I think I want to hear more of your relationship with Zhang Liang."

*cough*

"Mom!"

"What? Can't I know how much you have done?" Lin San asked with a smirk on her face.

Seeing her mother's expression, Feng Mian's brain wanted to scream devil. She knew that her mother wouldn't let her off before she managed to hear some interesting news. However, Feng Mian herself was not totally sure how much she could share about Zhang Liang.

As for their relationship….

"Uh, we have been holding hands," Feng Mian replied timidly.

"That's all?"

Feng Mian: "…" actually, I lived in his house and slept on the same bed every day. Even though there was nothing that happened, I don't think that you'll be able to stay calm if I say it.

Lin San arched her eyebrows. She looked at her daughter with a mischievous smile on her lips. "I'm still waiting, Mian'er."

"Mom…."

Feng Mian decided to act cute and hugged her mother. "Come on, I'm too embarrassed."

Lin San snorted, but she could see that Feng Mian had put puppy eyes on her face. It seemed that her daughter was determined to not tell her anything more than what she had told.

Internally, Lin San sighed to herself. She knew that it would be embarrassing, but she also wanted to tease her daughter. It has been some time since the last time she saw this little lass. Somehow, she had the feeling that her daughter had started to grow up.

Before long, there was no need for Lin San to watch over her daughter so intently anymore.

"If you have any difficulties, you should share it to me, alright?"

"Mom?"

"I might not be able to help much, but I'll surely come to your aid no matter what. I can't possibly let you be bullied, right?"

Feng Mian merely smiled and hugged her mother. She knew that her mother had a weak body after kidney failure, so she hadn't thought about relying on her mother from a long time ago. Even if she was bullied and had so many difficulties, she would surely try to solve it herself because she didn't want to make her mother worried.

Her mother's condition simply didn't afford her to have so many things weighed her mind.

Ring! Ring!

"Oh, my phone. Wait a minute, Mom." Feng Mian released her grip and took out the phone. The sound of a scream filled her ear the moment she picked it up.

"FENG MIAN!"

"Uhh…. Yu Yan?" Feng Mian was pulling her phone far away from her ear. She still wanted to use her ear for years to come, so she definitely couldn't afford hurting it yet.

"Yes!" Yu Yan's excited voice traveled to her phone. Feng Mian could hear that Yu Yan simply couldn't wait to share the news. "Feng Mian, you won't believe this! I finally got the promotion! I'll be the manager in the Art Department!"

"Woah! Congratulations!"

"I'll treat you to food. Oh wait, where are you right now?"

"I'm in the hospital, visiting my mother."

"I'LL GO THERE! DON'T YOU DARE GOING HOME FIRST!"

Feng Mian laughed. "Don't worry. I won't go home yet. I'll be waiting for you here."

After she hung up, Lin San looked at Feng Mian curiously, wondering what happened to make Yu Yan so excited. Even from her position, she still could hear the yell that Yu Yan shouted out just now.

"Yu Yan is coming here?"

"Yes. She's going to visit us and celebrate her promotion," Feng Mian replied. She looked at her mother. "But still, Mom, you're not allowed to eat some type of food."

"Don't worry, I know my limit."

"That's good."

Feng Mian and Lin San chatted about Lin San's treatment. Feng Mian noticed that her mother seemed to pick up the habit of using medical terms. There were a lot of terms that she found herself unfamiliar with.

Knock! Knock!

"Excuse me," Yu Yan said as she pushed the door open. She was smiling brightly as she entered the room.

"Welcome, Yu Yan."

"Hello, Madam Lin. Have you gotten better?"

Lin San nodded politely. "It's definitely much better than before. Are you going to stay here for long?"

"Oh, no. I'll just accompany Mian'er for the time being," Yu Yan replied. She looked at Feng Mian. "Let's hang out on Saturday."

Feng Mian arched her eyebrows. "I still don't feel like going anywhere."

"Hm?" Yu Yan looked at Feng Mian in confusion, but the latter merely glanced at the television. It was then she realized that the advertis.e.m.e.nt was still airing. Feng Mian wouldn't feel comfortable with having people recognize her.

"Alright. I'll visit your house instead."

"That's okay."

Lin San listened to the two's conversation. She shook her head. "You two girls are leaving the older generation behind, huh?"

"Ah, that's not true! I have brought a cake for us and a bottle of juice for you, Madam."

"So you can eat cake while I drink juice."

Yu Yan scratched the back of her head sheepishly. That was the only food she could think at the moment.

"If you don't want, you can let me drink the juice, Mom. I'll just ask for more food from the hospital for you."

"Naughty girl! That's my drink!"

The three of them laughed as they chatted.