Fluffy WangXian Oneshots Book Two

Music And Memories Part 17

Wei Ying is running out of the Jingshi in a heartbeat, as soon as he gets the text from the group chat that the band is here. He barrels into Wen Qing and hugs her tightly, and then they're jumping up and down together, both crying. Wen Ning, with his crazy gentle strength, picks them both up and joins in, and by the time Uncle Four catches up to them, it's a mish-mash of bodies clustered together. SiZhui and Lan Zhan are forcibly pulled in, and there's not a dry eye left among them.

“God, it's so fucking cold up here!” Wen Qing moans as they half run towards the Jingshi and its warmth.

The hallway is a flurry of activity as outdoor shoes are swapped for indoor slippers and everyone converges inside the lounge where the fire is a hearty welcome sight.

Lan Zhan pours out hot chocolate for everyone and A-Yuan passes around a plate of cookies.

“We can have lunch together, later,” he tells everyone, before sitting down next to Wei Ying.

“Right, tell me everything,” Wen Qing demands after she stops trembling enough to relax properly.

So Wei Ying launches into the surprise visit by XiChen, he and Lan Zhan telling him everything, the violence in the Hanshi and if Wei Ying goes overboard with praise for Lan Zhan’s superior arm strength, that's genuine admiration right there. Details are shared about the contents of the safe and Mianmian swooping in to save the day, and Wen Qing's lips curl with distaste at that. So of course, Wei Ying talks Luo QingYang up even more, especially when he tells them that he's about to divulge confidential information.

“Wei Ying.” It's a warning from Lan Zhan.

“What?” Wei Ying nudges him teasingly. “Huaisang said it wasn't to leave this room, so it won't. I trust every single person in this room with my life, and if Huaisang didn't want me to share with them, then he shouldn't have told us anything.”

“Semantics,” Lan Zhan replies, but technically since Wei Ying is correct, he doesn't push the issue.

Wei Ying tells them about Nie MingJue, about XiChen's involvement and how Jin GuangYao betrayed them both. Halfway through that, Lan Zhan catches SiZhui's gaze and they both rise to go and prepare lunch for everyone. Before Lan Zhan goes, he makes a point of kissing the top of Wei Ying’s head.

“If you feel tired, it is alright to say. They will understand,” he says, loudly enough for the rest of them to get the message.

“I'm not tired at all,” Wei Ying replies, and he's surprised to feel the truth of it.

“How are the headaches now?” Wen Qing asks him, once Lan Zhan is out of earshot.

“I used to get them maybe twice a week, but Lan Zhan did a lot of research into things that can help, and we practice yoga most days, plus the breathing exercises really help. Like, I can't believe how much! I'm serious about that part, I really didn't believe him when he said it would work. Nowadays, it's been, what, nearly a month since I came here? I've had maybe one or two. So it's good.” Wei Ying smiles back at her with genuine confidence about his health.

They carry on talking, and once they finish asking questions and listening to Wei Ying’s answers, Uncle Four stands up with Wen Ning.

“Our luggage is still in the car but we all wanted to see you first before we checked into the guesthouse.” He says that with a wink. “Picked up some Emperor's Smile on the way up here, if you wanna visit.”

“Alright, we'll see. The Doc says I shouldn't mix the painkillers with drinks but one glass should be fine.” Wei Ying smiles, watching them leave. Then he goes and curls up next to Wen Qing.