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Chapter 152

When Jiang Meishu asked this, Jiang Meilan's tears flowed even harder. She didn't know whether Shen Zhanlie had gone far away, nor did she know whether he was outside.

She had never felt so helpless before. After seeing her sister, she started crying. The tears were like beads that had broken off the string, falling one by one.

She was still holding the child in her arms, and Shen Xiaoju thought her mother was playing with her, so she raised her hand to grab her hair, but Jiang Meilan ignored her for the first time, and she didn't care.

This was the first time she couldn't take care of it.

When Shen Xiaoju saw that her mother ignored her, she immediately pouted and tears of grievance fell.

The older one was crying, and the younger one was crying too. Jiang Meishu was so upset watching them cry. "If it's not convenient to talk here, why don't we go home?"

"Let's go home."

She went over and took Jiang Meilan's arm, trying to pull her up. But Jiang Meilan didn't move. She raised her hand to wipe away her tears, her voice choking with sobs, "No, I can't go back."

"If Mom saw me like this, she would definitely be worried."

That's why she can't go back.

This is how it is after getting married. For fear of worrying her mother, she only talks about the sweet things and not the bitter things.

Because after she told her, her mother wouldn't be able to help her at all, and instead would worry about her and not be able to sleep all night long.

It seems that it is better not to say anything.

This doesn't work, and that doesn't work either. Jiang Meishu pinched her eyebrows with a headache, "I'll go and ask Shen Zhanlie to go away."

She stood up suddenly and ran to the door. Shen Zhanlie was squatting outside smoking. He seldom smoked, but he was smoking now. Every puff looked like he wanted to finish the cigarette.

The beating gets harder and harder.

Jiang Meishu always felt that something had happened between them, something serious, but she couldn't figure it out. She walked up to Shen Zhanlie and called out by name, "Shen Zhanlie, we two sisters want to have a private conversation. Can you please move away?"

She used to be very afraid of Shen Zhanlie. Shen Zhanlie looked fierce and she was very scared every time she talked to him.

Now she doesn’t know if it’s because she has been with Liang Qiurun for too long, but she even dares to act wildly towards a person like Director Liang.

Not to mention Shen Zhanlie, so it was justified for her to make demands on Shen Zhanlie.

Shen Zhanlie put out the cigarette, looked up and stared at her for a moment, as if trying to find a shadow of the past on Jiang Meishu's face.

But no, not a single bit.

Jiang Meishu, whom he once liked, was introverted, shy, gentle, timid, slender and weak, like a small wild flower, blooming secretly.

But the woman in front of me had confidence and brightness in her eyes, and it was obvious that she was well-raised.

She was not the Jiang Meishu he once knew.

After realizing this, Shen Zhanlie felt an indescribable sense of dejection and sadness. "You—" he opened his mouth, "Why did you agree in the first place?" For agreeing?

He didn't finish asking because he had no identity and was not qualified to ask.

"What?" Jiang Meishu was a little confused. She frowned and looked at the other person. "What did you say?"

Chen Zhanlie clutched the cigarette case, his head lowered, hiding his complex emotions in the shadows. His muffled voice was deep and deep, "Nothing."

"You go in."

"I just happened to be going to the factory."

He met Jiang Meishu, but didn't know how to face her or how to talk to her.

The person he once longed for and secretly loved eventually became the most unfamiliar person to him.

And all this - he didn't even know.

How ridiculous.

He didn't even know that the person he married was not the one he had a crush on.

I didn't know for so long.

How ridiculous.

When he thought of this, it was as if a ball of fire was burning in Shen Zhanlie's chest, wishing that he would be burned to ashes.

"nothing."

He left these words behind and fled like a soldier who had abandoned his armor.

He didn't have the courage to face Mayumi Mishu.

Nor did he have the courage to face Jiang Meilan again.

Shen Zhanlie didn't know how to face everything in front of him. He was like a coward and could only escape.

Seeing Shen Zhanlie acting so abnormally, Jiang Meishu's heart skipped a beat. She had a bad guess, but she didn't know whether it was true or not.

She subconsciously walked towards the house.

Jiang Meilan was still sitting by the bed. She had stopped crying, but her eyes were a little red and swollen. She stared blankly at the beams on the roof.

When she saw Jiang Meishu come in, she seemed not to notice, and the child in her arms twisted and turned restlessly.

Jiang Meishu saw this scene and sighed slightly, "Sister, what happened? Can you tell me?"

The worry on her face was obvious.

Jiang Meilan stared at her for a long time before muttering, "He knows."

"What did you know?" Jiang Meishu's heart skipped a beat, but she still asked as if she wanted to confirm.

"You know I'm not Jiang Meishu."

The truth of the matter finally came to light. Jiang Meilan had thought that according to her relationship with Shen Zhanlie, they were married, had children, and were compatible in life. He was very attentive to her. All of this made Jiang Meilan careless.

She thought that based on her current relationship with Shen Zhanlie, even if he knew that she was not Jiang Meishu and that she was an imposter, he would at most just get angry and that would be the end of it.

After all, they already have a child.

But she thought too beautifully. After learning the truth, Shen Zhanlie was silent for two or three days. During those two or three days, he did not go home and basically lived in the unit.

Three days later, he returned from work.

As for what happened later, Jiang Meilan didn't dare to recall it. She thought she was not a coward, but when the incident really happened, she was still a little at a loss.

The carefree attitude she used to have made her feel a little panicky when she encountered real experiences.

This marriage was planned by her from the very beginning. She had thought it through very well at the beginning. If the truth came to light and she couldn't live together anymore, she would take the children and divorce Shen Zhanlie!

She lives her own life.

But humans are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless? In the two years of marriage with Shen Zhanlie, there have been sadness, but more of it has been happiness.

Shen Zhanlie put all his thoughts on her. Even if she was a stone, she would be melted by it.

After the truth was revealed, Chen Zhanlie's indifference, perfunctory attitude, evasion and pain, all of these were like a blunt knife, cutting into Jiang Meilan's flesh bit by bit.

She looked at the beam, which was cleaned spotlessly by Shen Zhanlie. Because she loved cleanliness, Shen Zhanlie even wrapped it with a layer of plastic film, making it very tidy.

Seeing this, Jiang Meilan's tears flowed even more fiercely. She murmured to Jiang Meishu, "What was stolen is stolen. When the truth is revealed, that will be the time to announce my fate."

"Meishu, Shen Zhanlie and I may not be able to live together anymore."

She deceived Shen Zhanlie, replaced Jiang Meishu's identity, married Shen Zhanlie, and then accepted Shen Zhanlie's kindness with peace of mind as Jiang Meishu.

Then the truth was revealed, just like the crater of a volcano, it finally erupted.

Jiang Meishu's heart sank. It turned out to be just as she had guessed.

"Tell me in detail what happened."

She herself didn't even realize that when something really happened, Jiang Meishu was actually more calm and composed than Jiang Meilan.

Of course, it may also be because bystanders see more clearly.

Jiang Meilan continued intermittently, "Not long after you left, I went to withdraw money. Then I told the credit union staff my name."

"When Chen Zhanlie heard this, he was a little surprised. I just said I missed you and fooled him. Later, when I went back to my parents' home, my mother privately called me Meilan, and we got used to it. But I never expected that Chen Zhanlie would actually come to my parents' home to look for me that day."

"He must have heard it. He heard Mom calling me Meilan. Adding to that the incident at the credit union, Shen Zhanlie exploded when I came back that night. He asked me who I was."

"I didn't admit it at first, but after Shen Zhanlie analyzed it bit by bit, I had no choice but to admit it. I admit that I am not Jiang Meishu, I am Jiang Meilan."

"Then he slammed the door and left. He didn't come back for three days. After that, every time he came back, he just looked after the kids. We didn't say a word to each other."

"We were in a cold war for about half a month. Today, I couldn't bear it anymore, so I started arguing with him, and then you came."

After Jiang Meishu heard this, her fair eyebrows jumped up, "You haven't really had a talk yet?"

Jiang Meilan hummed, and she held the child and coaxed him gently, "Neither he nor I are calm. We wanted to talk today, but when we mentioned your name, Shen Zhanlie's mood darkened. We can't talk, we can't talk at all."

Now the name Jiang Meishu is a taboo between her and Shen Zhanlie.

Jiang Meishu finished stroking it carefully, then looked at Jiang Meilan, "Sister, what do you think?"

Jiang Meilan was stunned for a moment, then looked down at her daughter. Shen Xiaoju's pair of dark eyes were looking at her, and while looking at her, she was playing with her hair.

Jiang Meilan murmured, "According to my previous thoughts, I definitely won't tolerate his bullying. Since we can't live together anymore, let's get a divorce. I can raise a child anyway."

"But Meishu, I've seen how good Chen Zhanlie is to Xiaoju. That kind of love a father has for his daughter can't be faked. I can divorce him, but my Xiaoju will be without a father like this, and that's not fair to her."

Obviously, Shen Xiaoju can have such a good father who loves her so much.

Even when she and Shen Zhanlie were arguing, he would still come back, coax the child, change diapers, feed him, and take him out to play.

To be honest, after seeing all this, Jiang Meilan felt that she couldn't find a better father than Shen Zhanlie.

"So you don't want a divorce?" Jiang Meishu pursed her lips, trying to calmly sort it out. "For the sake of the children, you don't want a divorce, right?"

Jiang Meilan hummed a sound. She touched Xiaoju's fair and clean face and admitted frankly, "I don't want to divorce, not only for Xiaoju, but also for my own reasons."

In fact, she and Shen Zhanlie had a pretty good time during the two days of their marriage.

"But," Jiang Meilan smiled bitterly, "I was the one who made the mistake. I was the one who impersonated him. If he really wants to divorce, then let him divorce."

Anyway, she can afford to raise a child.

It’s just a pity for her little Ju, who lost her father at such a young age.

Jiang Meishu stood up and said, "Okay, I understand."

"Sister, just focus on taking care of the child first. I will go talk to Shen Zhanlie and tell you what the result is."

"Sister." At this time, Jiang Meishu, the younger sister, was actually calmer than her elder sister. "Don't cry, think of a way to escape and think about how to plan for your own interests."

"You have children."

These four words are absolutely sufficient.

It is also Jiang Meilan's biggest support now.

She perked up, "I know."

She looked up and looked carefully at her sister. The sister who once needed her protection had now grown up to the point where she could shelter her from the wind and rain.

"Meishu, thank you."

This statement is said with sincerity.

Jiang Meishu shook her head, "We sisters don't talk about this."

After she left the Shen family's house, she looked at the sunny sky and felt it was a little dazzling for the first time.

If this matter is not handled properly, it will not only affect her sister, but also her marriage.

She stood under the old locust tree and thought for a long time. This matter was a bit tricky, but it was not impossible to solve it.

Jiang Meishu reviewed the situation several times before she finally found Shen Zhanlie. Shen Zhanlie hadn't actually gone far; he was right outside the compound. With Chinese New Year approaching, the alleys were filled with festive cheer, with many children vying to run around.

Those who were better off held firecrackers in their hands, and bursts of firecrackers popped.

Shen Zhanlie just stared blankly. Perhaps he didn't look at those children. No one knew what Shen Zhanlie was thinking at this moment.

Jiang Meishu came at this time. She didn't leave or say anything. Instead, she chose to squat next to Shen Zhanlie and watch the children playing with firecrackers with him.

I don’t know how long it took.

She then slowly said, "Children are still the best. They are young and carefree."

Like a casual chat.

This also made Shen Zhanlie less repulsive. He hummed, and when he saw her coming, he put out the cigarette in his hand and said in a muffled voice, "Did your sister ask you to come?"

Jiang Meishu shook her head, "I came here on my own."

She turned her head to look at Shen Zhanlie and went straight to the point, "Shen Zhanlie, have you ever thought about this marriage?"

Her eyes were clear and bright, black and white, as if they could penetrate people's hearts.

Shen Zhanlie didn't know how to answer this question. He didn't dare to look Jiang Meishu in the eye. He just lowered his head and looked at the ground. "I can't bear to leave this marriage, her and the child, but at the same time, I can't get over this hurdle in my heart."

She knew very well that the person he liked was Jiang Meishu. He had been secretly in love with her for a long time and thought he had married the person he loved. He worked hard and made money to give her and her daughter a good life, but in the end he found himself like a joke.

He was a complete idiot from beginning to end.

He got married, but he didn't even know if she was the one he had a crush on.

He spent two years in this confused state.

Jiang Meishu looked at Shen Zhanlie's painful expression, pursed her lips, and sighed softly, "I can understand you."

She didn't mention the established fact. Every time she mentioned it, she would be exposing someone's scars.

"But now it's a done deal. My sister and you are married and have a child." Jiang Meishu called her, "Chen Zhanlie, do you think my sister is living a good life after marrying you?"

Okay?

How should Shen Zhanlie respond to this?

Because he knew that if Jiang Meilan didn't live a good life, she would suffer most of the time if she married him.

"Look, you didn't answer." Jiang Meishu answered for him, "You know she's not having a good life, that she's suffering with you, but even though she knew she was suffering, my sister still married me. Do you know why?"

"Why?"

This is also the reason why Shen Zhanlie doesn’t understand. He doesn’t understand that he is just a poor temporary worker and a burden to his family.

Why did Jiang Meilan deceive him and marry him?

"Because she likes you."

Jiang Meishu uttered these words, true and false, false and true, she didn't care anymore, she just wanted to resolve the matter quickly.

"If she didn't like you, why would she give up her blind date with Director Liang? She could have married Liang Qiurun, lived in a courtyard house, slept in a big house, had no worries about food and clothing, and no worries about food coupons, but she didn't. She chose to marry you."

"Chen Zhanlie, my sister deceived you, but after she married you, she endured hardships with you, lived with you steadily, gave birth to children for you, and shared the pressure of life."

"Just for this reason, she has never done anything to let you down."

Including Jiang Meishu herself, she believes that she can't do what her sister does, whether it is hard work or hardship, she can't do it.

Does Shen Zhanlie know?

Of course he knew it.

It is precisely because he knows that he suffers.

No!

To be more precise, he developed feelings for Jiang Meilan. After that, he found out that she had deceived him, which made him even more angry.

This is also where he feels powerless. It is obvious that he liked Jiang Meishu before and had a crush on Jiang Meishu, but now he has feelings for the imposter woman.

"Look, you know that, right?"

Jiang Meishu felt like a vicious female supporting role, "Are you thinking that she deceived you? Shen Zhanlie, I tell you the truth, my sister is the stupid woman, she is willing to accompany you to suffer, as for me."

She laughed self-deprecatingly, "The Jiang Meishu you like is just a figment of your imagination. In reality, I'm lazy and hate work. I despise the poor and love the rich. I'm also lazy and don't like to work. As for enduring hardship, I'll never endure it in my life."

"I can also tell you very clearly, don't say I don't like you. Even if I do, I can't do what my sister did if I marry you."

"So, Shen Zhanlie, while my sister hasn't given up yet, go and coax her. Maybe there's still room for you to turn things around. Once she gives up, she won't have any hope for this marriage anymore."

"Divorce is the only way out for you two."

"Our Jiang family can support my sister and Xiaoju, but what about you?"

Jiang Meishu felt that she was getting more and more powerful. Liang Qiurun taught her to give someone a sweet treat after a slap in the face, and now she used it on Shen Zhanlie.

Sure enough, after Jiang Meishu finished speaking, Shen Zhanlie, who had been depressed and in pain before, suddenly had a look of panic on his face, "She wants to divorce me?"

"She wants to divorce me with the child!?"

If Shen Zhanlie wanted a divorce, he would have brought it up long ago, but he hasn't brought it up for so long. Essentially, he is unwilling to bring it up.

Jiang Meishu asked him back, "You are silent and cold-blooded, and you refuse to cooperate in the negotiations. My sister doesn't know what you are thinking, so of course she wants a divorce."

"You're just trying to get away with something. You think she's fake anyway, and you don't want to live with her anymore. You might as well divorce her."

It's like giving a seriously ill person a strong dose of medicine.

That’s what Jiang Meishu did.

Sure enough, after she took this strong medicine, Shen Zhanlie immediately stood up and ran home.

He never thought about divorce.

He never even thought about separating from Jiang Meilan.

Of course, he didn't want Xiaoju to lose his father.

Looking at Shen Zhanlie's panicked back, Jiang Meishu breathed a sigh of relief. She hoped that this strong medicine would work.

But how much the disease can be cured depends on whether her sister can catch it.

After Jiang Meishu persuaded Shen Zhanlie, she didn't rush to leave. She just stood at the entrance of the alley, watching the children coming and going.

Maybe it’s because I’m old, but now when I see these kids running and setting off firecrackers, I actually feel a little envious.

However, she didn't wait here for too long. After about forty minutes, Jiang Meilan came out. She came out alone, without the child.

Apparently the child was handed over to Shen Zhanlie.

Jiang Meishu had been staring at the direction of the compound. When she saw her sister come out, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Have you made up?"

Jiang Meilan smiled gratefully and said, "That's it."

She took Jiang Meishu's hand and squeezed it tightly, "Meishu, thank you."

Jiang Meishu said seriously, "Sister, there's no need to talk about this between us."

Jiang Meilan also knew this, but many times, saying thank you is actually the fastest way to express gratitude.

"I can't say that the hurdle between Shen Zhanlie and I has been overcome, but at least we have walked halfway through it."

"I don't know what will happen in the future, but for now, I'll just live my life as it is."

"But Meishu." Jiang Meilan grabbed her hand and asked, "Have you ever thought about yourself?"

Jiang Meishu was stunned for a moment. She knew what Jiang Meilan was talking about.

“Shen Zhanlie, an ordinary person, still has such a bad temper and acts excessively after learning the truth.”

"Have you ever thought about Liang Qiurun?"

“He is in a high position of power and authority, and he has always been the one giving orders. He also hates deception the most. Once he knows that you and I have switched identities and married him, will he be like Shen Zhanlie?”

At this moment, Jiang Meilan, who had always thought she had the man under her control, actually lost her confidence. After all, she had been married and given her heart to him, so when she wanted to leave, she was not so carefree.

Jiang Meishu was a little confused. It was easier to deal with other people's affairs, but when it came to herself, she was shrouded in confusion.

She shook her head. "I don't know."

"Sister, if Lao Liang knew." Jiang Meishu said word by word, "If he is like Shen Zhanlie, I might divorce him."

Some things are not as difficult as she imagined once she opened her mouth. "He and I don't have children, and I have money."

"I can get divorced, I can run away, I can live with either of them."