Chapter 233 Emotional Dilemma
"Even though...even though Old Zhang chased them away right away, my heart still aches like a knife. Xiao Ruan, this feeling, those who haven't experienced it, really don't understand...that feeling of being publicly humiliated and forced into a corner can really drive someone crazy..."
Ruan Chuxia's eyes felt sore and her throat felt like it was blocked by something.
She understands!
She really understands!
Fortunately, Secretary Zhang is a principled and loyal man, unlike Lin Hongshen who is selfish and cold-hearted.
But even so, some injuries have already penetrated deep into the bone marrow through day after day of torture.
"Sister Cheng Lu, I understand... I really understand... Don't keep everything in your heart, it's not good for your health. If you want to cry, cry, if you want to curse, curse, I'm listening. I won't laugh at you, nor will I look down on you..."
Wei Chenglu smiled bitterly, his voice trembling slightly.
"Xiao Ruan, I really don't know how I've gotten through these past few days. Every night when I lie in bed and close my eyes, I see Old Zhang's troubled face, and his parents' cold, scolding faces. It's an indescribable torment, like needles piercing my heart."
"He argued with his parents over and over for me. After each argument, he came back and sat next to me without saying a word. I know he was enduring, bearing the burden, and protecting me from the storm. But if he continues like this, his body will collapse, and his heart will too. I don't want him to do this again..."
"So... I'm planning a divorce. This is a decision I've thought about for a long time. Even if it hurts, I have to face reality. Some things can't be overcome by enduring them."
Ruan Chuxia was silent for a moment, then asked softly, "Sister Cheng Lu, does Secretary Zhang know that you think this way? Has he... noticed the change in your heart?"
"What does it matter whether he knows or not? He's already exhausted. I don't want Old Zhang to be treated coldly by his relatives again, and to be called an unfilial son who 'got his mother after marrying a wife.' Divorce may be the best way out. At least it can give him some freedom."
Wei Chenglu's tone was full of fatigue and helplessness.
Ruan Chuxia understood in her heart that Secretary Zhang didn't know about this yet.
In the previous life, it was because he refused to leave.
Finally, she was forced into a desperate situation and was forced to publish a statement in the newspaper to publicly cancel the engagement.
She gently advised, "Sister Cheng Lu, you two have always had such a good relationship. It's such a shame to break up like this... How about going back to Shenzhen and calming down? A change of environment might help you see clearly what you really want."
Wei Chenglu had calmed down and his voice sounded steady.
"Honestly, I can't bear to let him go either... How can we just break off the relationship we've shared for so many years? We've suffered together and endured the most difficult times together. I know best whether he treats me well or not. But in this situation, I really don't see any hope."
"Even if we return to Shenzhen, the problem won't be solved. His parents will definitely not give up, leaving Old Zhang caught in the middle. In the end, it will only strain his relationship with his family. I don't want to see that day."
Ruan Chuxia knew that it was not good for her to persuade him any further.
"...Sister Cheng Lu, what are your plans next?"
"Xiao Ruan, I want to come to Beijing to stay with you for a few days to relax. Changing places may help me sober up and think carefully about what to do next."
She didn't go back to Shenzhen because she knew that as long as she set foot on that land, Lao Zhang would soon find out her whereabouts.
Shenzhen is where they lived together.
What she feared was not the meeting, but facing those unresolved emotions and memories.
Ruan Chuxia knew that there was hesitation and struggle behind Sister Cheng Lu's words.
She didn't expose it, but just smiled slightly.
"Okay, Sister Cheng Lu, you can come anytime you want. I've been waiting for you. When you come, just treat it as your own home and stay as long as you want."
This understanding and tolerance made Cheng Lu feel more at ease.
"Xiao Ruan, thank you..."
Cheng Lu's voice trembled slightly. "I feel much more at ease now that you've said that."
She took a deep breath.
"I will leave for Beijing tomorrow."
There are old friends in Beijing, a familiar environment, and a confidant like Ruan Chuxia by my side.
She can calm down there and think about what kind of life she really wants.
At that time, no matter what the outcome, she had to make a decision.
After hanging up the phone, Ruan Chuxia sat on the sofa in a daze.
Xiao Zhiyu came over and gently put his arm around her shoulders.
"What's wrong? Why are you so stunned after making a phone call?"
Ruan Chuxia shook her head and did not answer immediately.
She just felt that after studying medicine for so many years, she was used to seeing life and death and illness.
But when faced with her friend's emotional difficulties, she could do nothing.
I can neither prescribe a medicine to make her forget the pain, nor write a diagnosis to determine whether this marriage should continue.
This feeling of powerlessness is like a thin needle piercing my heart.
"fine."
She spoke.
"Let's go to Mr. Deng's place."
Seeing that she didn't want to say more, Xiao Zhiyu didn't ask any more questions.
Instead of asking, it’s better to accompany you silently.
He stood up to get the car keys, and Ruan Chuxia stood up as well.
They chose the largest supply and marketing cooperative in Beijing, which had a complete range of goods.
As soon as he entered the door, Xiao Zhiyu went straight to the counter.
"Uncle Deng looks serious, but he actually loves the candy here."
There was a smile in his eyes when he said this.
Deng's family lived in a hutong in Beijing, an alley so narrow that only two people could pass side by side.
They can only park their cars at the street corner.
After getting off the bus, Xiao Zhiyu picked up the candy and a bag made of coarse cloth.
The bag contained several unopened bottles of good wine.
The Xiao family doesn't usually drink alcohol, so the wine will just gather dust in the cabinet.
Xiao Zhiyu felt it was a pity, so he took the opportunity to give it to someone.
He knew that Mr. Deng liked to drink.
The two chatted quietly as they walked.
When she arrived at the door of Mr. Deng's house, Ruan Chuxia saw a figure walking towards her from the opposite direction.
Although there was a distance between them, the familiar clothes made her heart tremble.
The man turned his head to look over, and then his pupils shrank.
"Hey, it's you!"
There was a hint of surprise in the voice.
Ruan Chuxia blinked and tried hard to search for the corresponding memory in her mind.
"Ah! You are...that..."
She was a little stuck for a moment.
"Jiang Lihong!"
Ruan Chuxia called out the name at once.
Jiang Lihong nodded quickly and said excitedly, "Yes! It's me! I really didn't expect to run into you here!"
After saying that, her gaze involuntarily turned to Xiao Zhiyu who was standing next to Ruan Chuxia.
She was stunned at first sight.
With that handsome appearance that is unforgettable.
She immediately recognized him as the kind-hearted man who saved people that day.
She looked at Ruan Chuxia, then at Xiao Zhiyu, and couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
"This big brother... is your partner?"
A faint blush appeared on Ruan Chuxia's face, and she nodded with a smile.
Jiang Lihong is a straightforward person, and at this moment she is filled with gratitude.
She bowed deeply to Xiao Zhiyu seriously.
"Thank you, brother!"
Her tone was so sincere that she almost choked with sobs, "If you hadn't taken action that day, Dong Ran... I really can't imagine it!"
She was grateful to Xiao Zhiyu from the bottom of her heart.
Bi Dongran is her fiancé and they have a deep relationship.
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