Chapter 323: Zhang Zhi Yin’s Dream (Part 5)

On a stormy night, some sleep peacefully, while others wake in terror. In a cozy room, someone sat up in bed, gasping for air, their hand on their chest, feeling the frantic beating of their heart. Only by doing this could they confirm they were truly alive and not trapped in the dark, damp nightmare.

Since learning that Fang Zhou had been hospitalized after shielding Qiao Sisi from a knife attack, Zhang Zhi Yin hadn’t slept well. She had tried to visit him in the hospital, but was always met with failure. They said Fang Zhou had been transferred, but refused to disclose the new location. His phone was unreachable, and messages sent through WeChat went unanswered.

Zhang Zhi Yin considered contacting Fang Zhou’s sister, Fang Wen Jing, to see if she knew his whereabouts. But knowing her medical condition, she decided against it. If Fang Zhou was truly missing, Fang Wen Jing must be kept in the dark. Besides, others who were more worried than she was, like his ex-girlfriends, must be making their own moves.

The only explanation left was that Fang Zhou couldn’t access his phone to respond. After contacting Li Si Ming and learning that Fang Zhou was safe, Zhang Zhi Yin felt a bit relieved, but the worry lingered.

On this thunderous night, she found herself dreaming again—of Fang Zhou and his complicated relationships with his ex-girlfriends. This time, her perspective shifted once more. She was no longer a stationary tree or seeing things from Fang Zhou’s viewpoint; she was now looking through the eyes of one of his ex-girlfriends.

In the dream, she inhabited Qin Yun’s body, experiencing all her actions, emotions, and thoughts. After earning her PhD, Qin Yun tirelessly worked at the hospital and also taught at the university. Everyone praised her as a talented, young, and beautiful doctor. Many colleagues and friends tried to set her up on dates, and her parents frequently urged her to find someone.

But Qin Yun remained unmoved, believing there was no right age for marriage, only the right love. It wasn’t until she met Fang Zhou at the hospital—a charming, enthusiastic man who pursued her like a ray of sunshine—that her heart began to waver. Although normally she would have ignored him, something about that breezy day made her give him her contact details.

What followed was a whirlwind romance. Fang Zhou employed various courting tactics, like a peacock showing its feathers, and soon won over Qin Yun. Despite her outward appearance as a composed and authoritative woman, she was inexperienced in matters of the heart, turning red at Fang Zhou’s playful advances.

Their relationship blossomed quickly. Both emotionally and physically, they found harmony. Fang Zhou’s vigor and youthfulness only strengthened their bond, making their relationship even more joyful and fulfilling.

Qin Yun grew deeply attached to Fang Zhou, unconsciously becoming more submissive around him. Even her patients noticed a change, commenting, “Dr. Qin, you seem much more feminine and gentle lately.” Qin Yun attributed this to the nourishing effect of love and reciprocated Fang Zhou’s affection doubly.

Through Zhang Zhi Yin’s dream, she witnessed the entire journey of their relationship—from meeting, growing close, to ultimately breaking up. Like all couples, they faced a lull after the initial passion faded. The demands of their jobs meant they saw each other less frequently, causing Qin Yun to become anxious and suspicious.

She began using social media to monitor Fang Zhou’s activities, questioning him whenever he interacted closely with another woman. Initially, Fang Zhou patiently reassured her, but as her insecurities persisted, his patience wore thin. He repeatedly asserted he wasn’t cheating and had no intention of doing so, but Qin Yun struggled to believe him.

Her insecurities stemmed from her innate need to control everything around her, never allowing anything out of her grasp. Fang Zhou, being an independent person, resented her surveillance, leading to more arguments and less communication.

The breaking point came when Qin Yun saw Fang Zhou tenderly touch a girl’s head, looking at her affectionately. Enraged, she confronted Fang Zhou, only to later discover that the girl was his sister. The realization came too late, and their relationship ended bitterly.

Even after their reunion on the dating show, Qin Yun tried everything to make amends, but Fang Zhou distanced himself, growing closer to his other ex-girlfriends while avoiding her. In Zhang Zhi Yin’s dream, she saw Fang Zhou once again protect Qiao Sisi from a knife attack, end up hospitalized, and then be taken away by Han Xi.

In Qin Yun’s body, Zhang Zhi Yin felt an overwhelming sense of gloom, akin to an endless rainy season with dark clouds covering the sky, offering no hope. Coupled with a fierce possessiveness toward Fang Zhou, Qin Yun devised a plan to make him utterly dependent on her, ensuring no one could take him away.

Remarkably, her plan succeeded in the dream. Fang Zhou, isolated from his friends and physically weakened, lost hope in life, leaving only Qin Yun by his side. They lived together for a long time, but the dream always ended the same way—with Fang Zhou’s despairing leap from a high place.

The dream left Zhang Zhi Yin shaken. As she woke up, she felt the lingering impact of Qin Yun’s possessiveness and the tragic end that followed.