Chapter 190: What a Coincidence, You’re Crazy, So Am I

“You’re also Fang Zhou’s ex-girlfriend???”

The wind gently caressed Chu Xinran’s hair, as if feeling sorry for the stunned girl.

She sat on the stone bench, her lips slightly parted, seemingly wanting to say something but unable to.

How could this be?

Han Xi, herself, and Qin Yun were all Fang Zhou’s ex-girlfriends?

How could he have dated so many girls?

Could Fang Zhou’s heart really be divided into so many pieces, one for each girl?

Chu Xinran suddenly felt it was incredibly unfair.

She had liked him for two years, never wavering, yet he?

He liked one girl and then moved on to the next.

And even when she wanted to get back together, she was rejected repeatedly, without any room for discussion.

Was it because he found someone he loved more, someone better than her?

Chu Xinran felt as if Qin Yun’s words were like a syringe, extracting her very soul, leaving behind a lifeless body, incapable of feeling pain anymore.

Or perhaps it was because she was already numb from the pain.

Her right hand rested on her left arm, unconsciously beginning to scratch.

Was it because she wasn’t good enough that she couldn’t keep him?

It hurts so much… she wished she could exchange this imperfect body for a perfect one…

Qin Yun hadn’t expected her words to render Chu Xinran so numb.

She had only thought that the girl’s provocations were meaningless.

Because in this show, there were too many women interested in Fang Zhou.

Might as well lay it all out—everyone should show their cards and act accordingly.

Qin Yun gently held Chu Xinran’s right hand, stopping her actions, and said calmly, “I’m not trying to show off. I’m just telling you, you’d better not compete with me, because I’m a lunatic.”

These words were as much for herself as they were for Chu Xinran.

Maybe neither of them would win in the end.

But Qin Yun couldn’t let that happen. Even if it meant forcing it, she would keep Fang Zhou.

***

In the hospital, Fang Zhou had just finished discussing his sister’s condition and was about to ask about her studies when Chu Xinran and Qin Yun returned.

One of them carried snacks while the other had water.

Qin Yun handed a bottle to each person.

When it was Fang Wenjing’s turn, she subconsciously observed her expression.

As expected, there was no hatred or fear in those innocent eyes. Instead, she looked grateful for the water.

“Thank you, sister.”

Fang Wenjing smiled, purely like a girl of fifteen or sixteen, unguarded and without scheming.

Just as she had been when Qin Yun first met her.

Qin Yun nodded lightly and turned her attention to Fang Zhou.

He was tightly pressing his lips together, seemingly unwilling to speak.

Fang Wenjing was protected so well by him, like a pristine white sheet of paper, untainted by the world’s dirt. Despite what had happened before, she remained gentle, just like her brother Fang Zhou.

Qin Yun pondered if Fang Zhou hadn’t mentioned the incident to her.

Was he protecting his sister by not telling her, or did he not want to bring it up with her?

She quickly dismissed the latter thought.

Impossible. He had hated her so much back then; he couldn’t possibly be indifferent now.

Fang Zhou must have kept it from his sister to protect her.

Qin Yun wanted to indulge in wishful thinking, but countless encounters with reality kept her grounded.

A glimmer of hope sparkled in her eyes; as long as Fang Wenjing didn’t know, or as long as she could get her forgiveness, Fang Zhou wouldn’t hold it against her.

Qin Yun felt she had found her direction again.

Her movements became lighter, her mood noticeably improving.

In contrast, Chu Xinran’s low spirits were apparent, even Fang Wenjing noticed.

“Sister Xinran, what’s wrong? You seem unhappy.”

Since entering the ward, Chu Xinran had been staring blankly at Fang Zhou, not even putting down the snacks in her hands.

Hearing her name, she finally snapped back to reality.

Forcing a smile, she tried to appear natural.

“It’s nothing, just feeling a bit sleepy.”

As she spoke, she handed the snacks over.

“These are for you.”

Fang Wenjing was pleasantly surprised, her eyes widening.

“For me?”

She glanced at the bag filled with snacks like spicy strips, dried fruits, and jerky.

But she couldn’t eat them, so she politely declined.

“I can’t eat these, Sister Xinran, but thank you.”

Chu Xinran frowned slightly, puzzled.

A girl her age typically loved snacks.

She had bought them at the convenience store on a whim, thinking Fang Wenjing would like them.

“Why can’t you eat them? Are you on a diet?”

But Fang Wenjing was already very thin, with barely any meat on her arms, even thinner than herself.

Fang Wenjing lowered her head, feeling a bit down. She was about to explain when Fang Zhou interrupted.

“Her health hasn’t been great lately, so she needs to watch her diet.”

His tone was flat, clearly indicating he didn’t want to elaborate.

Chu Xinran, already in a bad mood, didn’t press further.

She nodded lightly, placing the snacks on the table.

“Then have them when your eyes get better.”

Qin Yun, on the other hand, scrutinized Fang Wenjing with a curious gaze.

Earlier, she had been too anxious to observe her closely.

Now she saw a frail, thin girl, with pale lips and a face that was both pale and slightly yellowish—clearly unwell.

It wasn’t just a minor health issue; it seemed serious.

Qin Yun decided to use her connections to investigate further when she got back.

Chu Xinran, not in high spirits, made Fang Wenjing want to cheer her up. After all, she saw her as a future sister-in-law.

So she pulled Chu Xinran along, suggesting they go look at the flowers outside.

“Sister Xinran, look at the magnolias outside, they’re so pretty! Let’s go take some pictures!”

No matter how low a girl’s mood is, mentioning taking pictures can instantly lift her spirits.

This was Fang Wenjing’s belief, and her experience proved it effective.

Following her gaze, Chu Xinran saw the pink and white magnolias blooming beautifully on the branches.

Seeing the expectant look in Fang Wenjing’s eyes, she couldn’t refuse her kindness.

“Alright, let’s go.”

“Do you want to come with us?”

She even turned to ask Qin Yun, showing no sign of their earlier confrontation.

The older woman smiled gently, waving her hand to decline.

“No, you two go ahead.”

Watching them leave, Qin Yun remembered Chu Xinran’s words in the park and slowly lost her smile.

She had said, “What a coincidence, you’re crazy, so am I.”