Chapter 118 Prenatal Storm
We returned to Beijing in mid-April, and Shi Ye was almost six months pregnant.
The temperature in Kyoto gradually warmed up, and Huang Qian had given birth to a son.
Because of what He Han did that day, he finally broke his promise at the full moon banquet.
She just sent someone to deliver the gift and did not attend in person, citing health reasons.
One day in late May, Sheng Li accompanied her at home and chatted, "Huang Qian wants to divorce He Han."
She was a little surprised, as they hadn't been married that long. "Huh?"
Sheng Li told Shi what he had heard from others:
"It seems that he moved out after the full moon, and the two have been living separately now."
"So you're getting married because of the child? This time gap can't be a coincidence, right?"
Sheng Li didn't dare to confirm everything, but he had a feeling:
"Maybe there's no love involved. It's just so sad. And if it's just for the child, then how can the child be happy when born like this? No one has ever asked about the child's feelings. Sigh!"
Shi Ye's tone was too indifferent, and she slowly recalled her state when she met Huang Qian.
There was always a smile on her face, and she didn't know if it was forced.
Now that I think about it, maybe there is:
"If two people don't love each other, then separation might not be the worst outcome. At least it doesn't lead to mutual torture and resentment. We, as others, cannot change that; the decision is up to them."
Sheng Li did not deny it and nodded, saying, "Indeed."
"The current situation should be negotiated for the sake of the child, which is quite involved. From the woman's perspective, it will probably be a very difficult matter. The He family cannot afford to suffer any loss in terms of the child or other aspects..."
Shi Ye nodded: "In fact, when it comes to divorce, the one who suffers the most is the girl. She can only 'swallow the broken bones'."
Speaking of Huang Qian, Sheng Li felt more and more sympathetic:
"I saw this again the other day, in a comment under a book thread. It said, 'If all else fails, find a rich man to marry.' ... No, do they really think that's easy? If all else fails, why don't you just take the civil service exam?"
Shi Ye smiled. They were still making grape-flavored handmade soap, and Sheng Li squeezed the mold angrily.
She also felt:
"They may not have been beaten by society yet. 'Sucking off' to a rich man is just as difficult as working hard to become one yourself. This upward socialization requires a lot of comprehensive strength."
Sheng Li knew it very well. Although her indignation did not reach its peak, she was still so angry that she could laugh when she thought about it now.
"Seriously, all the mistresses around us are dignified and presentable, capable of managing situations, decisive, clear-headed, good at managing the household, and emotionally stable... every single one of these qualities is exceptional. I'm afraid they think they're just relying on their looks to provide emotional value to the nouveau riche, right?"
Sheng Li listed a lot of hard conditions in one breath, and Shi was stunned when he heard them.
It seems that the people around her are indeed like that, but she doesn't seem to be.
"Ali, you sound like a fool when you talk about the nouveau riche like that."
Sheng Li said the focus is not here:
"Don't be so strict. The nouveau riche is just an example, and it's not limited to just one representative."
The nouveau riche was successfully caught in the crossfire.
Shi Ye happily turned off the microphone and listened to Sheng Li continue to chatter.
How could I not know her speaking habits? She is a typical Beijing girl. If she is really interested in a topic, she will talk about it like a cannon.
She just needs to listen and occasionally respond at this time to let her know that she is listening. This is how the two of them have been doing for so many years.
"And there's another point. Let's not even talk about the aristocratic families, let's just talk about the wealthy families in the south. The winner of the wife selection contest will definitely be the type who's like a mute when they should shut up, and like a megaphone when they should speak. If they're like a megaphone when they shouldn't speak, they probably won't even be able to get through the door."
Shi Ye wanted to laugh when he heard her description. "That's quite vivid. Which folk interview did you get this from?"
Sheng Li looked like she was saying, "Don't make a fuss." She has always been good at collecting information and gossip.
"Don't ask where it comes from. It's just for fun. Just make sure it's authentic."
Shi Ye continued to listen attentively, "Okay, my lord, please continue~"
Sheng Li didn't even need to clear his throat, and continued to speak fluently with ease and familiarity.
"Well, I'd break it down into three steps, and managing money is the first. In Chaoshan, they believe money makes money. If you spend 2 million on bags, he might be willing to coax you once or twice, just as pocket money. But the chances of him becoming your wife are zero. A true marriage partner is definitely someone who can turn 2 million into 3 million. It's impossible to turn money into bags every day after marriage...and the parents know that."
Sheng Li's explanation was logical, and Shi Ye felt the same sense of déjà vu as the 'three-step plan'. How could he not be considered a top gossipmonger?
"Teacher Shengli, I really regret that you didn't go to the daily newspaper back then. You missed out on a great general."
Sheng Li waved his hand, "Keep a low profile, keep a low profile. I told you I'm afraid of wasting my professional enthusiasm. Occasionally sharing gossip and integration won't be considered a waste of my talent."
Shi Ye thought to himself: Uh... well, journalists really do have the ability to take the initiative at any time.
Sheng Li has already begun to explain the second point.
"The second thing is emotional management. I once read a study, probably from Visa. It said there was a boss who, when choosing a partner, would take his date to a food stall for two hours. If they could still chat calmly after that, he would consider it further. He said that brain science has proven that people with stable emotions have lower cortisol levels and make 40% fewer decision-making errors."
It is understandable that we usually encounter too many things outside, annoying, trivial, important, unimportant... all piled together, it really makes the head buzz.
And then to find out that the one at home is even more out of control is really outrageous. He probably has schizophrenia.
She nodded and listened to Sheng Li talk about the last step.
Sheng Li didn't deliberately keep anyone on suspense. "The last point is actually the red line. Of course, it's not static. It's changing, and it's still changing now."
"The crux of the matter actually lies in the man's character and the nature of his business. Men are inherently fickle, and successful men are even more so. The temptations out there are truly countless. If you rely solely on your looks, you could be kicked out at any moment, and then he'll use whatever power he has to get you out. When they're not in love, they truly have no feelings at all."
"So you have to have the most core competitiveness. It's not something you can just talk about, and it's not as easy as they say... You can do medical beauty, but what's in short supply out there is young and beautiful vases. The core ability you need is..."
"If you can understand financial statements and handle labor disputes, you should be a good executive director and manage things well. In times of crisis, you should instantly become the temporary commander-in-chief and take the lead."
Sheng Li finished speaking and handed her the cup:
"Drink some water, take it easy, don't get angry about this..."
"I'm not completely angry. They'll know whether they've figured it out or not after hitting the wall a few times. But after I thought about it."
She suddenly paused, and Shi Ye stopped tying the loop of the hemp rope that was tying the bow and looked at her.
Asked in return: "What happened after thinking about it?"
Sheng Li's tone was somewhat deep and somewhat powerless: "After thinking about it, I feel that these abilities are actually very difficult, and I can't do them. So I am more fortunate because of my background. Because of this background, I was able to meet you and certain people."
She was still wondering what it was, she consoled:
"But having this is great, and we cherish it and don't waste it. Think about it, this in itself means we are lucky enough. Maybe God gave it to us because we did a lot of good things in our past life, right?"
Of course Sheng Li wasn't too entangled, she was quite open-minded.
She just sighed, "That's good too. This is a direct solution. I'll have to study the skill of reincarnation in my next life~ At least I can meet you again, hehe~"
Shi Ye also said, "You study the technology, and I drink less Mengpo soup. We can still be friends."
The two mentioned Huang Qian's divorce this time, and the next time they heard it was in early August, and her due date was also this month.
Huang Qian and He Han are still married, and the He family has also encountered some changes because of He Zhitao.
The entire situation of the He family is very delicate, or it can be said to be passive.
Zhou Junheng said that there were actually signs before the New Year, but the thunder was now more obvious and could not be covered up.
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