Chapter 59
"You guys have me torn between being happy and sad," Su Ningna said at the next game of Guandan, shifting uncomfortably in her chair. "I know it's a bit of a disappointment for you, but for me, I'm so glad you're staying! They say a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative, and to be honest, I really don't want you to leave. Where will I find such good neighbors again? Don't you think so, Pengfei?"
Sun Pengfei's hands trembled slightly with excitement, but he still took a big gulp of wine and said in a steady voice as much as possible, "Of course, you are China's good neighbors."
In truth, Sun Pengfei harbored indescribable feelings. To forget Huang Ruoyu, he had spent some time fantasizing about their reunion ten years later, finding solace in the moment. In his fantasy, he would meet Huang Ruoyu again on the streets of Dali. By then, years of hard work supporting their family, excessive makeup, and constant exposure to spotlights had aged her. Her cheeks would be sunken, and her excessive thinness and height would make her appear almost masculine from a distance. She also liked to squint, smoke, and speak in a sarcastic, mocking tone…
In Sun Pengfei's fantasy, Huang Ruoyu 10 years later must be a disillusionment!
If he couldn't continue fantasizing about these images, Sun Pengfei would have to start listing Huang Ruoyu's shortcomings in his mind to comfort himself: First, she had gained weight; second, her voice was particularly shrill when she was nervous; third, there was always a neurotic anxiety and affectation in her smile.
Every time Sun Pengfei scrolled through his phone or waited at a red light during his commute, he would observe women. He would then tell himself: there are women all over the street who are younger, prettier, smarter, more perfect, and more charming than Huang Ruoyu. Why should he hang himself on Huang Ruoyu? Moreover, this period also taught Sun Pengfei to cherish Su Ningna even more. For this reason, he specially bought Su Ningna a pearl necklace—a pearl necklace that was very similar to the one Huang Ruoyu often wore.
So Sun Pengfei began to indulge in another fantasy: he felt that under his careful care, Su Ningna was becoming more and more peaceful and dignified, and at the same time, she was becoming more and more like a city person, no longer making him feel ashamed.
But now everything... to hell with it! Cheng Shi and Huang Ruoyu aren't going to Dali!
At this moment, Suningna was half-squatting, half-kneeling on a chair, a custom unique to Mongolians, chatting with the couple about pregnancy and children. The delicate pearl necklace around her neck looked like a monk's rosary, and the pearls even shimmered with a fake-looking luster. What displeased Sun Pengfei even more was that a button was missing from Suningna's blouse, but she hadn't mended it, leaving her blouse wide open, and the area under her armpits was discolored from sweat. In short, Suningna looked like an old auntie; Sun Pengfei even thought she was more pleasing to the eye than Aunt Wang, who cleaned their house.
But what about Huang Ruoyu, who was opposite Sun Ningna? In Sun Pengfei's eyes, she seemed more beautiful and charming than usual, and her whole body was full of sexual tension.
Sun Pengfei cleared his throat and asked Chengshi, "So, have you decided to stay here permanently? There's a villa next door that's more suitable for the three kids. Or do you have any other plans?"
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