University student Qin Xiaoyu died with deep regrets, betrayed by a scumbag. Reborn, she finds herself in the body of a 25-year-old young widow with depression and two children, living in the 1980s...
"Have you read any of Eileen Chang's books?" Qin Xiaoyu suddenly changed the subject, leaving Sun Xiuzhen speechless once again.
"certainly."
"Do you know what 'white moonlight' and 'mosquito blood' mean? It just shows you don't understand men at all." Qin Xiaoyu's words left Sun Xiuzhen stunned.
"He's infatuated with that woman, this so-called 'white moonlight,' he's blind, he can't see anything!"
“No, he’s just a normal man, not as great as you think. Let me tell you the truth, I came here not only for work, but also for mediation.” Qin Xiaoyu spoke frankly, and Sun Xiuzhen’s eyes lit up, seeing a glimmer of hope.
"Did they have a fight?"
"Tang Wenwen is too passionate about her work, haha, she's neglecting her family," Qin Xiaoyu said with a wry smile.
"Heh." Sun Xiuzhen raised her head, a hint of smugness on her face. "I knew it would be like this."
"Fusheng asked me to come and act as a mediator, to let Wenwen focus on her pregnancy." Qin Xiaoyu told her to run forty meters first, and only drew her sword when she was almost done. "Men are all like this. They don't cherish what they have. But Wenwen is the kind of woman who can't completely belong to anyone. So in Jiang Fusheng's mind, she will never feel secure. Just because of this, you've already lost."
“That’s not necessarily true; it’s just that I didn’t have the chance,” Sun Xiuzhen retorted.
"He gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it. If you keep making a scene like this, I'm afraid you'll almost be vilified in his heart. One day, he might even deny your initial feelings for each other. Wouldn't that break your heart?" Qin Xiaoyu coaxed patiently, and Sun Xiuzhen listened, somewhat mesmerized, her eyes filled with tears.
"Think about it, your life is spotless, you're a clean person, why did you get involved in this mess? Think about it, even if Tang Wenwen's affair is exposed, it was before her marriage, and the man was unmarried. On the contrary, are you going to throw away your entire future? If you really hurt Tang Wenwen, do you think Jiang Fusheng will let you off? Is it worth it for a man who won't even look at you?"
"Stop talking!" Sun Xiuzhen suddenly stood up, pushed Qin Xiaoyu aside, and walked out.
I didn't want to bump into Jiang Fusheng right at the door.
"Zhenzhen, for the sake of our past relationship, I'm begging you, please let Wenwen and Zichen go. I apologize for what happened today. I will definitely repay what I owe you. If I can't repay it in this life, I will in the next!" Jiang Fusheng was a smart man. He had been listening outside for a long time and figured out Qin Xiaoyu's tactics, so he went along with it.
Sun Xiuzhen was so disheartened by Qin Xiaoyu that she lost all confidence. Jiang Fusheng's sudden act of kindness moved her deeply.
Seeing that she was interested, Qin Xiaoyu gave Jiang Fusheng a look.
"Let me take you to the hospital for a check-up."
"No need, forget it. I won't mention this again." Sun Xiuzhen said and walked out the door.
"Can we trust her?" Qin Xiaoyu felt a chill for Sun Xiuzhen when Jiang Fusheng asked this question. Men really are like that; they treat everyone except the one they love like dirt.
"You can trust her. Just don't upset her in the future."
The meal was a bit late, and my aunt was quite excited, talking nonstop on the way home.
The alley was quite long, and the streetlights were far apart. They only saw someone standing still when they reached the doorway.
Upon seeing the person's face, Qin Xiaoyu felt a surge of disgust, while Grandma Hanhan was also somewhat bewildered—how did they end up in the wrong place at the wrong time?
"I'm just bringing some groceries over to see my precious grandson," Grandma Hanhan explained softly, letting Qin Xiaoyu pass before following her into the house.
"Give me the vegetables, it's too late, you should go home." Tang Wenwen took the basket from Hanhan's grandmother, knowing that Qin Xiaoyu was unhappy and wanted to get rid of her quickly.
"I just arrived and haven't even seen my grandson yet." Grandma Hanhan refused to leave and insisted on following them into the house.
The room was brightly lit. Grandma Hanhan glanced at Qin Xiaoyu, a hint of disappointment in her eyes. She had probably heard that Qin Xiaoyu had given birth and thought she would change a lot. But she was still so well-nourished, her figure unchanged, making her both enviable and resentful.
No one knows what kind of trouble Grandma Hanhan has caused, but Auntie can't even save face, so she pretends not to see her and chats with Qin Xiaoyu instead.
Tang Wenwen had no choice but to call Hanhan's grandmother to the back room. After saying something, Hanhan left happily.
"Here comes again asking for money. I heard..." Auntie quickly shut her mouth when she saw Tang Wenwen come in, and turned to call Xiao Zichen to play the drum for Qin Xiaoyu.
Xiao Zichen wasn't intimidated at all. He brought out the drum set, sat down, and played with great skill and precision, showing that he truly has talent.
A Lei also cast an approving glance and gave a thumbs up.
"Alright, son, stop banging. You won't be able to sleep tonight." Jiang Fusheng picked up Xiao Zichen from the chair.
The Jiang family had no shortage of houses and prepared guest rooms for Qin Xiaoyu and her husband. But Tang Wenwen refused to let Qin Xiaoyu sleep with A Lei, and insisted on making A Lei move to another room so she could sleep there herself.
Qin Xiaoyu was initially worried that Tang Wenwen's large belly would make her too tired. However, she kept pestering Qin Xiaoyu, and the two of them chatted until late into the night after returning to the room. They kept saying "go to sleep" but couldn't bear to part.
Qin Xiaoyu recalled that the two of them had done the same thing back then, supporting each other through difficulties and getting through it all together.
"Wenwen, there are some things I need to talk to you about." Qin Xiaoyu hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.
Tang Wenwen immediately sat up and stared straight at her.
"Did Jiang Fusheng complain to you?"
Qin Xiaoyu came over because Jiang Fusheng had complained about her. The two had a huge argument, and because she was pregnant, Jiang Fusheng was worried about the baby, so he asked Qin Xiaoyu to intervene.
When it comes to building a career, Qin Xiaoyu puts in 120% effort, while Tang Wenwen puts in 200%. They are both workaholics and neither is willing to admit defeat.
Tang Wenwen's pregnancy was unplanned, and she herself did not want the baby. Seeing Qin Xiaoyu making great strides in Guangzhou, she always felt that she was bound by her family.
Although Jiang Fusheng didn't want to force her to have a child, he still had to give an account to his aunt, so he coaxed her to persevere. Tang Wenwen was unhappy and would throw a tantrum every now and then.
"Wenwen, our relationship is like that of sisters. There are some things that only I can tell you. Listen carefully, you've gone too far." Qin Xiaoyu also sat up, becoming serious.
"Ha, is that too much? I don't think so. To be honest, I feel like my family is a burden now, and it's really annoying sometimes. Why did I have to be so stubborn and..."
"Wenwen, stop talking, you'll regret it if you say these things! Do you remember when you went through so much to give birth to Xiao Zichen? You said you would do everything you could to give him a good life. Did you think about how he would drag your career down back then?" Qin Xiaoyu's question stunned Tang Wenwen.
"Times have changed..."