Rebirth: Different Way [(重生) 殊途]

Chapter 29

Wang Changlin, Shen Xi silently repeated this name in his heart. He did not expect him to be the one to send flowers to his mother.

Shen Xi still remembered the scene five years ago when he received his grandfather's relics from Wang Changlin's hands. After five years, Wang Changlin didn't seem to have changed much and was still quite personable. In the past five years, Shen Xi had not had any contact with Wang Changlin; because of the initial disharmony that Wang Changlin brought to him, he had always been vaguely wary of him in his heart.

However, the picture in front of him obviously exceeded his expectations. As Shen Xi's eyes fell on the white lilies of the valley Wang Changlin was holding, an absurd thought emerged in his mind.

After the initial shock, Wang Changlin quickly reacted. Noticing Shen Xi's gaze, Wang Changlin smiled at him amiably and bent down to place the bouquet in his hand in front of the tomb. His movements were very careful, carrying many emotions that Shen Xi could not understand. As he carefully placed the bouquet, a hint of nostalgia flashed through Wang Changlin's eyes.

Shen Xi had been watching his movements in silence and finally could not help but speak, "How does Lawyer Wang know...?"

"Know that Sanshao's mother loved lilies of the valley the most?" Wang Changlin interrupted Shen Xi's words.

Shen Xi did not speak again, obviously acquiescing to the meaning.

Wang Changlin smiled, "It's all some past events, there's no need for Sanshao to know."

Shen Xi frowned invisibly; Wang Changlin had already changed the subject, "Why does Sanshao suddenly come to the cemetery at this time?"

Shen Xi didn't hide it, "I paid the cemetery caretaker to keep an eye on who was sending flowers to my mother. He just called me and I rushed here."

Wang Changlin obviously didn't expect Shen Xi to be so direct. He froze for a moment, then laughed bitterly, "Sanshao's temper really hasn't changed at all."

Shen Xi didn't say anything; he just stared straight at Wang Changlin, his intention very obvious.

Wang Changlin could not help but smile bitterly once more under such a direct gaze from Shen Xi. In the end, Wang Changlin did not resist Shen Xi's insistence and recounted a story from many years ago.

The story was actually very simple: a poor student fell in love with a rich lady, but because of his inferiority complex, he did not dare to confess his feelings and just kept his secret. When he finally found the courage, she was already getting married. He was devastated and tried hard to make a name for himself, but after decades of struggle, he realised in his old age that what he really wanted was to be by her side. Unfortunately, his beloved had passed away many years ago, and the only thing he could do was to bring her favourite lilies of the valley to keep her company occasionally.

Wang Changlin's words were full of melancholy and indescribable regret, and Shen Xi fell silent. Although he faintly guessed it before, he still had a strange feeling in his heart when he heard this confirmation from the person concerned.

Noticing Shen Xi's silence, Wang Changlin smiled awkwardly, patted Shen Xi's shoulder and turned to leave.

Shen Xi didn't really have any idea about Wang Changlin's secret love for his mother; he just felt it was a bit sudden. He had always thought that he was the only one left in the world who still remembered his mother, and now suddenly there was another person telling him that he had in fact always remembered her too. Shen Xi felt that he could not describe the mood he was in right now. After thinking about it, Shen Xi called Fang Luowei; he was desperate for someone to talk to. Fang Luowei was still at work at the moment, and they arranged to meet at 7pm at the entrance of the alley where they had first met. The apartment Fang Luowei rented was located around that alley.