Chapter 25 (Bonus Chapter for Labor Day) This is because they're disgusted with him...
Tang Mingli never expected that after meeting her uncle and aunt yesterday, she would receive a call from her cousin today, asking her to meet up.
This was probably the first time Tang Mingmei had ever formally asked her out like this.
As if afraid she wouldn't come out, he even said some harsh words on the phone.
"If you don't come, we'll never have anything to do with each other again in this lifetime."
Tang Mingli was so tempted that she almost made her promise over the phone, insisting that she keep her word.
Unfortunately, Tang Mingli also understood Tang Mingmei quite well.
How could she possibly keep her word? She's someone whose reason is dictated by her emotions.
However, Tang Mingli still agreed to the meeting.
It's easy to guess, it's because he's getting married and wants to clarify some things with her.
She feared that if she didn't see Tang Mingmei, Tang Mingmei would be restless and unable to eat or sleep, and in her anxiety, she might do something she didn't know.
After hanging up the phone, I glanced at the time. I wasn't sleepy at all, but because it was time to go, I subconsciously yawned.
Unaware that she was about to go out, Fu's mother asked her with a smile, "Going upstairs for a nap?"
"I can't take a lunch break today." Then she mentioned her cousin's invitation.
Fu Ci, who hadn't been able to find a new job after losing her job and had even started to enjoy the leisurely days at home, looked up when she heard this and closed the book she was reading.
What did she want to talk to you about?
"I don't know, they didn't say on the phone, but I think it might be related to marriage."
The Fu family already knew about Li Dazhu's situation, and they were all incredulous when they learned yesterday that they would actually get married.
Mrs. Fu and Madam Fu are soft-hearted and easily feel pity for women, thinking that "it's not easy for any woman." When they heard that Tang Mingmei had arranged to meet Tang Mingli, they couldn't help but advise her to persuade her cousin again if she had the chance.
"There are so many good men in the world, why jump into a fire pit?"
"Marriage is a woman's second chance at life, so she can't make the wrong decision on a whim."
The phrase "impulsive decision" stung Fu Ci somewhat. He felt that his wife's marriage to him was also partly due to this "impulsive decision," so he added quietly.
"It depends on who the impulsive person is."
It was rare to hear him speak in such a tone, and the others laughed.
Not wanting to let her mother-in-law and grandmother down, Tang Mingli promised, "I will handle it according to the situation."
After saying that, she went upstairs to change her clothes.
Wearing loungewear at home isn't really suitable for going out.
Fu Ci caught up a few minutes late and asked his wife, who had already changed her clothes and was doing her makeup in front of the mirror, "Shall I go with you?"
Tang Mingli subconsciously rejected the idea: "It's better not to, so my cousin won't feel uncomfortable seeing you."
"Why?" Fu Ci asked, puzzled. He and Tang Mingmei had no apparent conflict, so why did she see him as uncomfortable?
Tang Mingli was also annoyed with herself for speaking too quickly earlier. Fu Ci knew nothing about it and would definitely find it incomprehensible. Fortunately, she had a way to explain.
"Have you forgotten? She didn't want you back then, which is why I got you. After two years of ups and downs, she came back from the countryside and found Li Dazhu, who is inferior to you in every way. She's probably feeling terrible. If you show up in front of her again, it will only make her more upset."
This explanation is reasonable, and even unusually, it praises Fu Ci.
Fu Ci's lips curled up slightly, even more pleased than when he was praised by his teacher as a child.
"Then I'll just take you there, without showing up in front of her."
How should I deliver it?
Fu Ci thought for a moment. The place wasn't far from the compound, but taking the bus would be a detour, and walking would take more than twenty minutes.
After a moment, he stammered, "I'll take you there on my bicycle."
She would take her to the Phoenix brand bicycle that was gathering dust 360 out of 365 days a year.
Tang Mingli's eyes sparkled, clearly looking forward to the wonderful experience of sitting on the back of a bicycle.
"Then let's send it."
She was laughing as she sat on the back of the bicycle; she had never experienced that before.
Fu Ci got his wish and rode the bicycle he hadn't touched in years.
Fortunately, he was very skilled and remained steady even after not riding for so long.
He had given his mother and grandmother rides before, but it felt completely different from giving Tang Mingli a ride.
When her hand rested on his waist, an indescribable joy washed over him like a gentle breeze.
Especially in the latter half of the race, his wife even pressed her forehead against his back, making his heart beat so fast it felt like it was about to leap out of his chest.
Little did he know that Tang Mingli did this because the sun was really too strong.
Undoubtedly, she was excited when she first sat on the back of her husband's bicycle, but after the excitement subsided, when the intense sunlight made her cheeks burn, she realized that although taking the bus was a longer route, it was still a clear winner because she wouldn't be exposed to the sun.
She did a quick mental calculation of their current savings; it wasn't enough to buy a car. Besides, it's difficult for individuals to buy cars these days; even if you have the money, you might not be able to get it, you still have to apply for approval first.
However, if there is enough money, given the Fu family's status and position, the approval will definitely be granted.
So the biggest problem is still not enough money.
After realizing the root of the problem, she immediately gave up the idea of owning a car.
She herself is just a nobody, with no real ability to make money, so why should she demand that others do things a certain way?
Relax and find joy and freedom.
Her goal in life is to live happily and healthily to the age of ninety-nine, and then die peacefully in her sleep without pain.
Yes, so mindset is very important.
They arrived at the place they had arranged to meet Tang Mingmei quickly.
After stopping the car, Tang Mingli nimbly jumped off the bicycle and said to Fu Cai with a smile, "Why don't you find a place to sit and wait nearby? It's sunny outside."
It's strange, though. Why does he, who needs to exert physical strength to pedal a bicycle, not only seem to have no effort at all, but it's as if the sun has no effect on him?
On the other hand, the person sitting on the back of the bicycle had a few beads of sweat on her forehead.
Let's not dwell on this anymore; she'll just go into the restaurant and wait.
The meeting place with Tang Mingmei was a Russian restaurant, which Tang Mingli currently prefers.
After sitting down and eating an ice cream, the summer heat finally dissipated.
Just then, Tang Mingmei arrived, looking travel-worn.
Seeing the sweat on her forehead, Tang Mingli kindly handed her a few tissues.
It's not that I feel sorry for her, but it's uncomfortable to see her sitting right across from me, her forehead covered in sweat.
Tang Mingmei took an afternoon off and came directly from the brown sugar factory.
The work I did this morning didn't seem to be sugar boiling, and it was still somewhat messy.
In comparison, Tang Mingli looks much fresher and more refined.
The waiter brought over a glass of warm water. Tang Mingmei, who was already very thirsty, picked it up and took a big gulp, but immediately became unhappy.
"It's so hot, you want me to drink boiled water? Get me a glass of iced water instead."
We specifically arranged to meet at a Russian restaurant, because the water there is served iced, and the ice cream is served in extra-large portions.
The waiter, feeling inexplicably given the cold shoulder, immediately straightened his face as well. However, he still brought them another glass of ice water before coldly asking them what they wanted to eat.
Tang Mingmei ordered an ice cream. Although Tang Mingli also wanted to have another one, she was afraid that eating too much at once would give her diarrhea, so she finally resisted the temptation and ordered a glass of juice.
While waiting for the food to be served, Tang Mingmei didn't waste any time and went straight to the point: "I'm sure you've guessed what I wanted to talk to you about today."
To her surprise, Tang Mingli replied directly, "I don't want to guess."
One sentence left Tang Mingmei feeling like she had a fishbone stuck in her throat.
Fortunately, at that moment, the waiter brought over their food, which indirectly eased the tension.
Tang Mingmei ate several bites of ice cream to relieve the heat and also to calm the nameless anger that had arisen from Tang Mingli.
After calming down, she said to Tang Mingli, "Regarding Dazhu's blind date with someone else, I hope you don't just believe his sister's side of the story."
She specifically asked her out, only to explain herself for that scumbag? Tang Mingli felt she was hopeless.
But thinking of her mother-in-law and grandmother, Tang Mingli decided to meddle in their business this time.
“I don’t know how Li Dazhu explained it to you and convinced you to believe him. Marriage is not a small matter. You need to think it through. Is a man who can do something like this a good partner to entrust your life to?”
Tang Mingmei sneered after hearing this: "When you married Fu Ci, you hadn't even met him. Why didn't you say you thought it through?"
Tang Mingli was truly speechless in the face of this rebuttal.
The situation was dire; she had just arrived in this world and was faced with an unsolvable predicament, leaving her no choice but to take a desperate gamble.
But things are different now.
Their life trajectories are no longer the same as those in the book.
Every day we live now, whether filled with joy, pain, setbacks, or grievances, is a day of vibrant life.
Overwhelmed with emotions and with a thousand words to say, she could only offer this earnest advice: "Your life is your own; you must think it through carefully."
“You don’t need to worry about it. I’ve thought it through.” Tang Mingmei not only wouldn’t listen to advice, but was also very unhappy. “Dazhu was forced into blind dates by his parents. Although he went astray, he ultimately chose me even at the cost of turning against his parents, which shows that I am the most important person to him.”
This firm choice made Tang Mingmei very proud.
She deserves to be chosen firmly, not looked down upon and ignored like in her previous life.
Tang Mingli understood and said no more.
Saying more is futile.
Tang Mingli remained silent, so Tang Mingmei continued to explain the most important reason why she had asked Tang Mingli to come out today.
"I hope you won't have too much contact with Dazhu's sister who likes to gossip anymore. If she hadn't been so talkative, none of this would have happened."
Tang Mingli: ...
I think I understand.
No, she really didn't want to understand.
She didn't want to waste her emotions on all these messy people and things.
So she said irritably, "Don't worry, I won't have any contact with her again."
None of them are good people.
She misjudged people before, and had too much of a romanticized view of cute girls, which is why she became too close to Li Baohua.
"That would be best." Tang Mingmei then stated her other request: "Since Dazhu and I are getting married, I hope you won't have any prejudice against him in the future."
Tang Mingli, unable to contain her anger any longer, gritted her teeth and said, "Leave me alone."
Tang Mingmei irritably tossed her hair. "Fine, I don't care what you think. We're relatives. Just maintain the proper decorum from now on."
That was exactly what she wanted, and Tang Mingli agreed without thinking.
"When you got married, my parents..."
Tang Mingmei recounted the dowry her parents had prepared for Tang Mingli's wedding and demanded that Tang Mingli return it to her in equal measure.
Tang Mingli gritted her teeth again: "Don't worry, it will be more than enough."
There seemed to be nothing more to say, yet Tang Mingmei still felt uneasy. It was as if there were still so many things she hadn't told Tang Mingli, but she couldn't quite recall what they were.
Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. Everything that needs to be made clear has been made clear.
After finishing her own story, Tang Mingmei adopted the airs of an older cousin.
"Has Fu Ci been resting at home the whole time?"
"yes."
Tang Mingli crossed her arms in front of her chest, wanting to see what kind of teaching she wanted to give.
really……
Tang Mingmei said with a hint of schadenfreude, "We shouldn't have agreed to his resignation in the first place. Now look what's happened, he doesn't even have a job. Let's see how you manage to live from now on."
Of course, she had no doubt that with the Fu family's connections, it wouldn't be difficult to arrange another job for Fu Ci, but what kind of personality did Old Master Fu have?
A person who is upright to the point of being pedantic would never stoop down to beg for help.
Fu Ci will probably have to rely on his parents for the rest of his life.
Thinking about this made her feel a little better.
Tang Mingli's suffering in this life is yet to come; it may not even be as good as her previous life.
Let's wait and see.
Lost in thought, she didn't notice the incredulous look in Tang Mingli's eyes.
Tang Mingli found it unbelievable; after all, this person was reborn with their memories intact.
Did you live so many extra years in your past life, completely isolated from the world? Didn't you see any changes in the country?
Hearing her talk about her relationship with Li Dazhu was infuriating enough. If I had to listen to her ridicule me as well, then I'm sorry, this meeting should end today.
Tang Mingli abruptly asked her if she had anything else to say, and Tang Mingmei subconsciously shook her head.
After confirming that there was no such item, Tang Mingli paid and left.
As Tang Mingli left the restaurant, she felt a strong aversion to ever coming back there again.
Not long ago, I learned about this from Li Baohua at this restaurant.
Now, back at this restaurant, the matter has come to a conclusion.
You can encounter all sorts of bad luck.
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After taking a couple of steps, Tang Mingli thought of another question.
She had no idea where Fu Ci was waiting for her.
In the days before cell phones, finding someone wasn't so easy.
Just as she was looking around, deciding to rely on luck to find someone, Fu Ci appeared on his bicycle.
To be honest, this kind of temperament doesn't really match riding a bicycle.
As Fu Ci approached, he saw his wife's lips curving upwards, assuming she was happy to see her cousin.
He wasn't curious about what the two were talking about, but instead asked, "Want to go for a walk? Or go back?"
It was still quite hot at this time of day, and given how much Tang Mingli disliked the heat, she should have chosen to go back. But for some inexplicable reason, she said she wanted to go for a walk.
She thought it would be a great experience to ride on the back of Fu Ci's bicycle and stroll through the streets.
Sure enough, as Fu Ci drove her through the alley, she suddenly experienced a joy she had never felt before.
She even imitated what she saw in TV dramas, opening her arms and smiling as she asked Fu Ci, "How long are you going to rest at home?"
Fu Ciben was all smiles because of the infectious smile, but when he said those words, his smile froze on his face.
Does this mean they dislike him?
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