Liu Jiu and San Qi did not tell anyone about this, including their parents.
After Gu Xiangdong returned home, he fell ill. He didn't know if it was from being frightened or from the wind. He was delirious and had a fever for several days. He didn't know what he was saying, but Xu Fang knew.
Bao Ni overheard Wei Hong's sister-in-law mentioning that they were moving away and came over to say goodbye.
"Bonnie, it won't be easy for you to joke and laugh like this again in the future."
"It's not like you're leaving Beijing. You're not moving too far. You can come whenever you want; it's just a few stops away."
Han Ye's father has retired and moved to a retirement home. Han Ye has taken a leave of absence without pay, and there is no house for him in the family compound, so his family is moving away.
"That's true. I'm just not used to it. I've lived here for half my life, and leaving suddenly feels very strange."
Zhou Weihong grew up in the compound and lived there after getting married. Now, in her middle age, she feels uneasy about leaving suddenly.
“Your new home is nice too, and it’s not far from our courtyard house. I’m going back to grow vegetables in the spring. Brother Han’s business is doing well, and it will only get better in the future. What are you worried about?”
"The business is doing well, and we've made a lot of money, but we're always very busy. I don't know when he came back; he wasn't even up when I left for work. Sometimes we don't even exchange a single word for days."
Bonnie, I don't know if this choice is right. Now, Han Ye is becoming more and more carefree. His business is booming, he has more money, and he's more energetic, but his heart isn't with home anymore. I don't even know if he's messing around outside. You know, we haven't been together for over a year.
He comes home drunk every day, doesn't say a word, and just collapses into bed. Sometimes, he even smells of perfume. When I ask him what's wrong, he says he was out socializing, and if he talks too much, we end up arguing.
I don't know how long I can endure this; this isn't the life I want. Maybe I'll reach my limit once my three children are independent.
As Sister-in-law Wei Hong spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, which she quickly wiped away.
Bonnie didn't know how to advise her; such things are common at any time.
In ancient times, polygamy was the norm. Even decades later, how many successful men and women can remain faithful to their marriages? They maintain a facade of harmony, but behind the scenes, they do just as much as they always have to.
"Baoni, I'm sorry to make you laugh. You're so old, and your kids are old enough to be looking for wives, yet you still care about these things. But I just can't get over it myself. Han Ye and I are childhood sweethearts, we grew up together."
Over the years, although it hasn't been anything spectacular, we've lived a fairly harmonious life. Suddenly facing something like this, I really can't accept it. But I haven't caught him in the act, and he won't admit it.
In the end, it came down to me being unreasonable. Even the children thought I was being irrational. What could I say? Could I say that their father didn't sleep with their mother? Could I say that their father smelled of other women's perfume? I couldn't say it, really, I couldn't.
Bonnie, I'm so heartbroken! Waaah…
Sister-in-law Wei Hong finally couldn't hold back anymore and burst into tears, unable to stop.
"Cry, and once you're done crying, let yourself go. You've thought it through, and you're sure you want to leave. You're not the type to dawdle, so why make things so hard for yourself?"
Bonnie patted Zhou Weihong on the shoulder, encouraging her to let off some steam.
Women never put their own interests first. They always consider their children and parents first, and in the end, they suffer the most.
Zhou Weihong had a good cry and felt much better.
"Bonnie, thank you. I'll think about it carefully. If this continues, I'm afraid I'll go crazy."
After seeing Zhou Weihong off, Bao Ni was filled with emotion. When she first met Weihong, she felt that the couple were a perfect match, both having cheerful and generous personalities.
Who could have imagined that the two would drift apart?
This winter break, Liu Jiu and her friends didn't have any training camps. She went to the south with San Qi, Gu Xuanyi, and Mu Nanfang to see the rapidly changing new world and to visit their relatives.
Mu Nanfang is a senior in college. He has submitted all his application materials for studying abroad and is just waiting for the final notification. The chances of success or failure are fifty-fifty. If the application is successful, he will leave his motherland next August to go to a country on the other side of the ocean.
With the children gone, Bonnie found the house unusually quiet. Thankfully, Gu Ye returned, and after all his hard work, the security had improved somewhat; after all, the penalties had been quite severe.
"Honey, it's so nice to have just the two of us at home!"
"Once the kids get busy, we won't see each other more than a few times a year. Let's see if you still feel that the two of us are really good together!"
Gu Ye thought about it. Although he felt a little lonely without his child, it was alright as long as his wife was there.
"Our parents will still be here, and the house will still be lively. Children will eventually leave, so we both need to take care of our health so that we can have a wonderful old age."
"That's true. Health is always the foundation of everything."
Gu Ye, do you know about Han Ye? It seems he's having an affair.
Bao Ni remembered Wei Hong's sad tears and wanted to ask Gu Ye about the situation.
"Who said that? Is it true?"
Gu Ye was unaware that Han Ye had been dealing in home appliances for some time and was supposedly doing quite well. He had been busy leading a team to assist with local security management for over a year and hadn't had much opportunity to meet Han Ye.
"What Sister-in-law Wei Hong said, although there is no concrete evidence, women are still very sensitive to these kinds of things."
"Really? In a few days, I'll find some time to find out indirectly. I hope it's not true. Han Ye and Zhou Weihong grew up together. Even if their feelings have faded, they shouldn't handle things this way. This is not something a man should do."
Gu Ye didn't understand why they couldn't enjoy their lives properly. How much fate and luck does it take for two people to come together?
"You should look into it. I don't know if I can tell you the truth. Sister-in-law Wei Hong is really a good person. After all these years, her children are old enough to get married. What could she possibly want?"
"They're just looking for something new and exciting. We've come a long way, it hasn't been easy for us, why don't we appreciate it more?"
Gu Ye didn't understand. Han Ye had experienced hardship before, so how could he forget his roots?
The couple didn't want to talk too much about other people's business, lest it upset them.
"Honey, it's rare that the kids aren't home, just the two of us. Let's cherish this time. Today, you can shout as loud as you want, don't hold back."
Gu Ye's eager expression reminded Bao Ni of what Wei Hong's sister-in-law had said—that she and her husband hadn't been together for over a year. Comparing them, her brother Ye was truly extraordinary!
"Honey, what are you thinking about? Why are you daydreaming? I'm going to punish you. It's good that you don't have to get up for work tomorrow."
I told you, it's so great that the kids aren't home. We can do whatever we want without worrying about them.
Gu Ye turned off the light, plunging the room into darkness. Bao Ni, moved by what her brother Ye had said, was also a little aroused.
That night, Gu Ye got what he wanted; that night, Bao Ni's voice went hoarse; that night was truly passionate!
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