Chapter 173 Do what you like and love whoever you want
I remember that when I just returned to Meng's house, Meng Zhen behaved very introvertedly, and she looked tired as if a thousand-ton stone was pressing on her shoulders.
But one time I had a video call with Mengzhen who was in college. Mengzhen had put on beautiful and delicate makeup that day and said that she had rehearsed a program with her classmates and was going to perform on stage. She looked very confident and happy.
Meng Anran felt that Meng Zhen's personality change was very abnormal, so she asked Meng Yushu privately.
Meng Yushu told her that Meng Zhen used to be calm and quiet, but she was never stage-frightened and was always generous and well-mannered.
But in the two years after the Meng family went bankrupt, Meng Zhen received too much criticism from Lu Qingcheng. Perhaps even Meng Zhen herself did not expect that the greatest malice she had to endure after falling into poverty would come from her sister whom she had doted on for more than ten years.
Lu Qingcheng spoke harshly to Meng Zhen every day, putting all the blame for the bankruptcy on her, as if even breathing was wrong for Meng Zhen.
Although Meng Zhen was hurt when she heard this, she didn't refute Lu Qingcheng once because she felt guilty and she was her sister, and she allowed herself to be bullied and scolded by Lu Qingcheng.
Long-term psychological pressure caused Mengzhen's personality to change. She began to become taciturn and didn't talk much even at home, and didn't express her thoughts and needs.
I originally thought that after Lu Qingcheng left, Meng Zhen would slowly heal herself and return to her former confident and generous self, but the emotional damage was irreversible, which is why her first reaction to anything she encountered was to blame herself, and she never dared to speak her mind.
Seeing her sister drinking and crying until she was almost out of breath, Meng Anran pulled out two tissues and handed them to her. She was not good at comforting people, but rational people always understood a lot of truths:
"Sister, you have to know that you are very outstanding. You are beautiful, have a good figure, and are very hardworking. Even if you work in an industry that you are not interested in, you can still achieve something. Don't always say that you are not worthy of this or that. You have to remember that in your world, you are the protagonist, and your feelings are the most important."
Hearing this, Meng Zhen's crying stopped abruptly. She stared at Meng Anran with misty eyes for a long time. The crystal tears in her eyes slid down the corners of her eyes, and suddenly all the scenes in front of her eyes became clear.
She remembered what Xiao Han said to her tonight: In your world, you are the most important.
She lowered her head, wiped away her tears, and nodded heavily, "I will get better and better, right?"
Meng Anran curled her lips and said, "Of course, if you are brave enough to do what you like and love whoever you want to love, your life in this world will be worthwhile."
Meng Zhen took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and forced a smile towards her sister. "An Ran, thank you for speaking out and crying out your grievances. I feel much better now."
Meng Anran raised her Coke and clinked glasses with her sister. "Just relax. If you have any unhappiness in the future, you can tell me. Get drunk and cry. There is nothing you can't get over."
"good!"
After cleaning up the mess, Meng Anran was so exhausted that she went straight back to her room from the balcony to take a shower and sleep.
Meng Zhen lay on the bed after brushing her teeth. She felt a little dizzy from drinking some wine, but she still checked the new messages on her phone before going to bed.
It was sent by Xiao Han an hour ago: [If you feel bad, take a nap. It will be a new day when you wake up.]
She pondered for a moment, tapped her fingers lightly on the keyboard a few times, and then quickly deleted the line of words.
Perhaps it was the alcohol that had gotten to her, but she actually felt a bit more courageous. She quickly typed again and sent a message to the person who sent it: [Are you free tomorrow at noon? I'd like to treat you to a meal.]
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The next morning, Mengzhen put on her makeup and hair, put on her new dress, and went out in high spirits.
When Meng Anran went downstairs, her parents and her brothers were sitting in the dining room eating breakfast. She sat down in her usual seat and casually asked, "Where's my sister?"
"Sister said she's going shopping with friends and has already gone out." Meng Yushu poured her sister a glass of milk and continued, "I'm going to a high school reunion today and taking Xiaohong with me. Mom and Dad are planning to meet up with some old friends for tea and a chat, so no one's home anymore."
"Okay." Meng Anran replied calmly. She had to go back to work anyway and couldn't take care of her family's schedule. She asked casually, "Do you want me to arrange a car for you?"
"No need. Your dad and I plan to take the bus. We first met on the bus." Su Wanman's face flushed as she recalled the past.
Meng Anran said with a smile, "Mom, the buses nowadays are different from the ones you used to take. I really want to find some memories of the past. I recommend you go to the film and television city. There's a short drama being filmed there recently, and the set design is quite good."
Su Wanman and Meng Rong exchanged a glance, both seeming to agree that this was a good idea. "Then let's go to the film and television city and have dinner with some old friends tonight. We won't be able to take care of you young people then!"
"We are all adults, how can we still starve ourselves?" Meng Yushu also found it funny. It seemed that as long as he was in this home, as long as he stayed with his parents, he would still be a child no matter how old he was.
After breakfast, everyone prepared to go out.
It was almost lunch time when Qiao Yichen came to pick up Meng Yushu and Meng Chenghong.
The class reunion will be held at Yandu Hotel.
"Oh~ The movie star is finally here!" Wu Li looked at his watch and jokingly said, "He's five minutes late. If this happened on the set, he'd be called a big shot!"
The corners of Meng Yushu's lips slightly lowered.
Wu Li had been targeting him since junior high school. Every time he got first place in the grade, he would be criticized.
The reason was simple: the girl Wu Li liked confessed her love to him. Even though he rejected her clearly, she still became Wu Li's punching bag for venting her anger.
He didn't take the past events to heart. A few sarcastic remarks only revealed Wu Li's jealousy, which had no effect on him at all.
But he doesn't like people making fun of his work.
"I've never been late on set, but I didn't expect to be late for a class reunion."
This sentence instantly revealed Wu Li's ugly face. Meng Yushu still had a smile on his face and continued calmly, "I'm late. I'll punish myself with a drink later. Let me introduce you, this is my younger brother Meng Chenghong."
When they were out and about, Meng Chenghong was very considerate and didn't embarrass her brother. She greeted him confidently and calmly, "Hello, brother and sister. Just call me Xiaohong. I often hear my brother say that everyone is a kind and interesting friend. I wanted to meet some of you, so I followed you. I hope I don't disturb you."
"Don't bother me, don't bother me!" Qu Zhuru, the squad leader back then, instantly smiled and welcomed him. Who would refuse a handsome boy? She stood up and walked out the door. "You guys sit down first. I'll ask the waiter to add another seat."
Meng Chenghong smiled and thanked him, as obedient as a puppy.
Qiao Yichen and Meng Yushu sandwiched Meng Chenghong in between and sat down.
Soon Qu Zhuru also came back.
Everyone was seated, and while waiting for the food to be served, they reminisced about the past and felt melancholy about the future.
"I haven't seen you for five years. The girls in our class are getting prettier and prettier!"
"What you said is true. Our class is full of beautiful girls!"
Everyone was chatting about some flattering jokes, occasionally talking about some classic scenes from a teacher's previous classes, and they could talk endlessly about anything under the sun.
Meng Yushu just kept smiling, didn't respond much, and whispered a few words to her younger brother from time to time.
"Brother, why does that girl keep looking at you?"
Meng Chenghong glanced secretly at the girl across the round table, and their eyes happened to meet.
The girl had long curly chestnut hair half tied in a princess braid. She had a pretty face and a delicate appearance. She looked gentle and elegant, especially her eyes, which were watery and gave off a sense of pity for no reason.
It was not the first time that he saw the girl secretly looking over here while chatting with others. Of course, she was not looking at him, but at his brother who had remained as handsome as ever for 24 years.
Could there have been some love, hate, or vengeance in the past?
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