The Remaining Warmth Of Fog Harbor Chapter 28

Relatives approve

When Lu Wanheng parked the car on the boulevard in the mid-level villa area, Shen Zhiyi’s fingertips were still gently holding the skirt, and the light apricot knitted suit was pinched into shallow wrinkles.She turned her head and looked at the person beside her. Lu Wanheng was wearing a simple off-white suit. His expression was still calm, but the knuckles holding the steering wheel were slightly white. There was even a trace of imperceptible nervousness hidden in his usually calm eyes.

“Don’t be afraid, I’m here.” Lu Wanheng held her hand with his backhand, and the warmth from his palm spread steadily, calming the panic in her heart. “My aunt is the only sensible person in the family who can protect me. She doesn’t care about family status, she only cares about whether I am living well. You just have to be yourself.”

Shen Zhiyi nodded, but his heartbeat was still fast.This was her first official contact with Lu Wanheng’s close relatives, and it was also her first time to face the family pressure behind this relationship.She knew that Lu Wanheng was determined to break up with the family for her sake, and she also understood that this same-sex relationship was a taboo that could not be touched under the strict Lu family rules.This meeting was not just a simple meeting for dinner, but the two of them joining hands to confess all their love and determination to the people closest to the Lu family.

The gifts in the trunk were carefully prepared by Lu Wanheng, including the aged Pu’er that her aunt loved to drink, a customized cashmere shawl, and a series of small prints of “Evening Thoughts” hand-painted by Shen Zhiyi, mounted in a log frame, with gentle brushwork, hiding the light of Fog Harbor and the two people’s feelings.Shen Zhiyi held the picture frame and followed Lu Wanheng into the single-family villa. There were large white camellias planted in the courtyard. When the wind blew, the petals fell, which diluted the tense atmosphere.

The person who opened the door was a middle-aged woman with a gentle temperament. Her eyebrows were somewhat similar to Lu Wanheng’s. She was wearing cotton and linen home clothes and had a bookish air about her. She was Lu Qinghe, the only aunt to whom Lu Wanheng was close.Her eyes fell on the hands held by the two of them. She was not surprised at all. Instead, she smiled gently and turned sideways to let them in: “Finally, we are here. The soup is stewed. Come in and sit down.”

There was no questioning, no scrutiny, no cold politeness, just an ordinary greeting that instantly made Shen Zhiyi’s heart drop.Lu Wanheng let go of her hand, naturally put his arm around her shoulders, and introduced to his aunt: “Aunt, this is Shen Zhiyi, my lover, and a painter. The “Wan Yi” series is her work.”

“Hello Aunt Lu, sorry to bother you.” Shen Zhiyi bowed slightly and handed over the print in his hand. His voice was soft but not timid, “This is a small work I drew by myself. I hope you like it.”

Lu Qinghe took the painting frame and gently stroked the watercolor texture on the paper with his fingertips. Looking at the double shadows on the Wugang River in the painting, the smile in his eyes deepened: “The brushwork is very gentle and contains a lot of heart. It is much more precious than those false gifts in the shopping mall.Yes, I like it very much.” She put the picture frame on the shelf in the entrance, turned around and poured warm water for the two of them, her tone was as natural as receiving relatives who returned home, “I am alone at home, no need to be restrained, just like it is my own home.”

There are four dishes and one soup on the round table in the restaurant. They are all light and delicious home-cooked dishes. The aroma of dendrobium stewed chicken soup fills the air. It has been Lu Wanheng’s favorite taste since he was a child.After sitting down, Lu Qinghe did not go straight to the topic. Instead, he took Shen Zhiyi to talk about painting, the river view of Wugang, and the creative concept of the “Evening Thoughts” series. From the composition and color to the emotional expression, every word was filled with sincere appreciation, without any family prejudice.

“I have seen the paintings on Wan Heng’s mobile phone and the hand-painted bookmark in her wallet,” Lu Qinghe served Shen Zhiyi a bowl of chicken soup with a gentle tone, “That child has kept her worries in her heart since she was a child and has never cared about things outside her body. To be able to carry a hand-painted bookmark close to her body and regard it as a treasure shows how important you are in her heart.”

Shen Zhiyi’s cheeks turned slightly red. He lowered his head and took a sip of chicken soup. The warm soup slid into his throat and warmed his limbs and bones.She looked up at Lu Wanheng, who was looking at her with a smile, his eyes full of doting and determination.

Lu Qinghe put down his bowls and chopsticks, his expression gradually became serious, and he finally got to the point: “I know the attitude of the family. Your grandfather and your father stick to the rules of the family and value the family honor more than anything else. When you and Suman were involved, their methods were so ruthless that I couldn’t stop them and I have always felt guilty. Wanheng has lived her life as if she is invulnerable over the years. It hurts my heart to see her. She is not cold-blooded, but she just doesn’t dare to touch her sincerity.”

Mentioning the past ten years ago, Lu Wanheng’s fingertips tightened slightly, and Shen Zhiyi immediately held her hand and gently rubbed the back of her hand with his fingertips, silently comforting her.Lu Wanheng held her back and looked at her aunt with firm eyes: “Aunt, Zhiyi and I truly love each other. I don’t care about family assets or investment bank status. For her, I can give up everything and only seek stability.”

“I know your temperament, and I won’t look back once I know it.” Lu Qinghe sighed, and his eyes fell on the hands held by the two of them. He did not object, but showed a bit of support, “I don’t care about gender or origin. I only care about whether you can live happily and be treated sincerely. I can see the cleanliness and gentleness in Zhiyi’s eyes. She can warm your heart that has been frozen for ten years, and she can make you take off your elite shell and turn back into a sparkling person. That’s enough.”

This was the first time since the two people made their relationship public that they had received clear approval from their close relatives in the Lu family. Shen Zhiyi’s eyes instantly turned red, and she was filled with emotion in her heart.Lu Wanheng’s Adam’s apple rolled, and his years of grievance and loneliness finally found a place to rest in his aunt’s words.

“But I can only give you a small amount of support,” Lu Qinghe changed the topic with a serious expression, “The power of the Lu family’s voice is in the hands of your grandfather and father. They are tough and will not compromise easily. What I can do is speak for you at the family meeting, stop their excessive suppression methods, help you protect the art exhibition, and protect your lives. But I can’t make them accept it immediately, let alone reverse the prejudice of the entire family.”

“That’s enough, Auntie.” Lu Wanheng’s voice was hoarse and he was filled with gratitude. “As long as you stand by our side, we will have the confidence to face all the storms. Zhiyi and I will not ask for everyone’s approval. We just want to live a stable life, create well, and live a good life.”

Lu Qinghe nodded, took out a sandalwood bracelet from the drawer, and handed it to Shen Zhiyi: “This is what I wear all year round. It has been blessed and can protect people’s safety. Accept it. If you have any trouble that cannot be solved in Wugang in the future, please contact me at any time. I will be your strongest support. Even if I am the only one, I will never let you be wronged.”

Shen Zhiyi took the bracelet with both hands, the warm touch of sandalwood pressed against her palms, she put it on her wrist solemnly, stood up and bowed slightly: “Thank you Aunt Lu, I will take good care of Wan Heng, create well, and won’t let you down.”

After the meal, the three of them sat on the sofa in the living room. Lu Qinghe looked through Shen Zhiyi’s “Evening Thoughts” series of drawings on his mobile phone, from “Cold Light” to “Full Heart”, from sketching at the dock to daily life together. He looked at each one carefully and put forward his own opinions from time to time.She took the initiative to be present on the day of the art exhibition, standing up as a relative and friend, and also contacted media with whom she was familiar in the art circle to do positive publicity for the “Late Night” series, using her own connections to pave a small and stable road for the two of them.

The setting sun shines into the living room through the floor-to-ceiling windows, lengthening the silhouettes of the three people. The aroma of white camellias floats into the room, intertwined with the aroma of tea and books, and the atmosphere is gentle and stable.Shen Zhiyi leaned on Lu Wanheng’s shoulder and looked at her lover who was chatting happily with her aunt. The uneasiness in her heart completely dissipated and was replaced by full confidence.She knew that this small amount of support, which seemed meager, was the first glimmer of light that broke through the ice of the Lu family, and was an important source of confidence for them to resist the pressure from the family.

When leaving the villa area, dusk had fallen, and the wind on the mountainside carried the fragrance of grass and trees. Shen Zhiyi raised his hand and rubbed the sandalwood bracelet on his wrist, with a gentle smile always hanging on the corner of his mouth.Lu Wanheng started the car and held her hand, his eyes full of tenderness: “I said, with me here, you will not let you face everything alone. Auntie’s support is our first step, and we will walk together on the road ahead.”

“Well, with you here and my aunt supporting me, I’m not afraid of anything.” Shen Zhiyi leaned on the back of the chair and looked at the night scene passing by the window, her heart full of peace. “I will paint “Late Night” better, and will use my strength to prove that our feelings are worthy of respect.”

Back at the penthouse, the lights in the balcony studio were still on. Lu Wanheng put the sandalwood bracelet on the painting table, placing it with the hand-painted bookmarks and couple’s book, becoming another precious token.Shen Zhiyi spread out a new piece of paper and drew “Glimmer”. The painting showed white camellias in a villa on the mountainside. A warm light penetrated the clouds and fell on the two people embracing each other. A gentle woman stood in the distance, holding up an umbrella to protect their safety.

This is a new chapter in the “Late Night” series, recording the warmth of support from close relatives, the glimmer of breaking through prejudice, and the determination of two people to move forward hand in hand.

Lu Wanheng hugged her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder, looking at the picture on the drawing paper, his voice gentle but firm: “Aunt’s support is the glimmer of light, and our love is the warm sun. When the glimmer of light gathers, the warm sun shines. One day, the Lu family’s prejudice will be melted, and everyone will recognize us.”

Shen Zhiyi turned around and hugged her neck, pressing a soft kiss on the corner of her lips: “No matter how long it takes, I will wait with you and carry it with you. Our love can withstand all wind and rain.”

As the night gets darker, the lights of Fog Harbor cover the river. The sandalwood bracelets on the wrists glow with a warm light. The hand-painted bookmarks lie safely in the wallet compartment. The couple’s books are full of sweetness. The “Late Thoughts” series continues to be created.Lu Wanheng is no longer a lone warrior fighting against his family alone, and Shen Zhiyi is no longer a young painter who lacks confidence. They have the support of their loved ones, the escort of Shiguang, and their unwavering love for each other.

Lu Qinghe’s small amount of support seemed to be meager, but like a pebble thrown into the lake, it caused ripples in the Lu family’s strict rules and opened a hole of hope for the two of them.It can’t stop all wind and rain, and it can’t stop all prejudices, but it makes the two of them understand that they are not alone. This cross-gender love deserves to be protected and respected.

Shen Zhiyi held the brush and continued to perfect the details of “Glimmer”. Lu Wanheng was quietly by his side, mixing paint and passing water. The warm light of the studio enveloped the two of them, and the river breeze passed through the glass window, bringing with it the gentleness of a foggy port.They know that the road ahead will still be difficult. The suppression of their family, the prejudice of the outside world, and the worldly vision are still high mountains in front of them. But as long as they have each other and the support of their loved ones, they will have the courage to climb all the mountains and spread the light of “Late Will” to a wider world.

The sandalwood bracelet on the wrist was slightly hot, like Lu Qinghe’s warm instructions, like Lu Wanheng’s firm love, like the glimmer of light penetrating through the thick fog, illuminating their way forward.A small amount of support, but full confidence. The glimmer of light entering the game will eventually converge into a warm sun, illuminating this relationship that is not favored by the world, and let the light of Fog Harbor always protect the two people who love each other.

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