Although her parents were somewhat worried, they understood their daughter's kindness and reminded her to be careful at night.
After leaving her parents' room, Yu Xiangcao carried a small oil lamp and slowly walked along the village path toward Chunyan's house.
The moonlight shone on her, casting a long shadow.
There are always some unknown insects chirping in the grass and trees, but Xiangcao isn't afraid at all, because she's gotten used to it.
Arriving at Chunyan's house, I gently knocked on the slightly worn wooden door.
With a creak, the door opened, and Chunyan's slightly haggard but delighted face appeared before us.
"Vanilla Sister, you really came!"
Tears welled up in Chunyan's eyes, as if she had seen a glimmer of dawn in the darkness.
She was just joking during the day, but she didn't expect her best friend to actually come.
"Silly girl, how could I not come after I promised you?" Yu Xiangcao smiled and walked into the house.
The house wasn't big, but it was kept very clean.
The two sat on the edge of the bed, and Chunyan poured Yu Xiangcao a cup of hot water.
"Chunyan, you must have had a tough time these past two years."
I knew nothing about you. I haven't been back for the past three years, and I don't know your situation.
I'm so sorry!
Yu Xiangcao glanced around the room and saw that they lived a very simple life, with only a bed, a wooden box, and an old table.
There was a thermos and two cups with broken corners on the table, and that was it.
"Sister Vanilla, to be honest, it was really tough for me when I was all alone in this village at first."
The words those people said pierced my heart like knives.
"I feel terrible, and I don't even have anyone to talk to." Chunyan couldn't help but sob softly.
Yu Xiangcao gently hugged Chunyan and said as if comforting a wounded child, "Sister, don't be sad."
We have nothing to fear if we are upright; let them say what they want.
None of this is your fault.
Look at me, I used to be pointed at and talked about, but I'm doing just fine now.
You must be strong; things will get better.
"But Vanilla, sometimes I really feel like I can't take it anymore."
I have no family, no friends, and I feel like the whole world has abandoned me.
Chunyan cried even harder, her tears soaking Yu Xiangcao's sleeves.
Before, she had no one to talk to, nowhere to vent, and kept all her words bottled up inside.
"How could that be, girl?"
From now on, I am your family, and you are my dear sister.
We sisters will support each other and we'll definitely get through this.
Look at my brother, his house is almost finished, and his future will definitely be more and more prosperous.
You're the same; as long as you don't give up, there's always hope.
Yu Xiangcao gently wiped away Chunyan's tears, looking at her with unwavering eyes.
"Thank you, Vanilla Sister."
Your words have made me feel much better.
Now that you're back, we two best friends can be together again.
Chunyan raised her head, a glimmer of hope rekindling in her eyes.
She felt extremely relieved to have said what was on her mind.
"No need for thanks, we sisters don't need to say such formal things."
From now on, no matter what difficulties you encounter, tell your sister.
"Let's think of a solution together." Yu Xiangcao patted Chunyan's hand.
"Okay, Vanilla, I'll listen to you."
I will definitely live a good life from now on.
Sister Vanilla, you're divorced. What are your plans for the future?
Will you get married again in the future?
Chunyan held Yu Xiangcao's hand tightly, wiped away her tears, and greeted her sister.
"I haven't thought about that yet, but it's very likely I won't get married!"
Your reputation is bad, but so is mine.
What kind of man would a divorced woman want to marry? Most likely, she won't be able to marry a good man.
If I can't marry well and live a good life, then there's no point in me getting married again; I'd rather stay single.
"I'm already very content being with my family right now," Yu Xiangcao frankly expressed her thoughts.
"Yes, you're right. Even if someone like us is well-off and has good character, men might not necessarily be interested in us."
"Then it's settled, neither of us will marry, and we'll stay together until we grow old."
Wang Chunyan nodded, agreeing with Yu Xiangcao's idea.
"Hahaha………
Let's not talk about getting married or not.
In short, our goal is to make our lives better and better.
Tomorrow my brother is going to pick up his wife and child, and I'm going with him. You haven't met my little niece yet; she must be incredibly cute.
"Once I bring my little niece back, I'll bring her to your house to play, and you can have some fun with the little one." Yu Xiangcao smiled and changed the subject, not wanting to talk about this heavy topic anymore.
"Really? That must be so cute."
"Sister Xiangcao, your brother is so lucky." Chunyan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of envy.
"Yes, he has been looking forward to this day for a long time."
Yu Xiangcao began to imagine what her adorable niece looked like.
Does she resemble her younger brother more, or her sister-in-law more?
Oh well, whatever, it looks good no matter who it resembles.
And so, in the quiet night, the two women poured out their hearts to each other and encouraged one another.
Their voices, like twinkling stars in the darkness, illuminated each other's path forward.
Outside the window, the moonlight, like water, spilled onto the earth in complete silence.
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