Chapter 232 Light Bulb
"It's not just me. Zhiyu hasn't eaten either. He left early because of something."
Guo Huaqin smiled, which made Ruan Chuxia feel warm in her heart.
Her voice softened unconsciously: "Mom, don't wait for me in the future. It will delay your meal."
Guo Huaqin waved her hand and smiled nonchalantly.
She usually lives alone at home and is used to living a casual life.
The three of them entered the restaurant and the atmosphere was warm.
Xiao Zhiyu naturally walked around behind Ruan Chuxia and helped her pull out the chair.
Ruan Chuxia felt warm in her heart, and she looked up and stuck out her tongue at him playfully.
Guo Huaqin laughed at this scene.
Her son was completely conquered by this girl.
Xiao Zhiyu now is like a piece of ice melted by the spring sun.
The men of the Xiao family have always known how to care for others.
Guo Huaqin knew this best.
Her husband Xiao Zhenwu was like this, and now her son Zhiyu is also like this. This gentleness has long been engraved in their bones.
She likes it this way. The couple is loving and the home is warm.
Looking at them, she felt at ease.
This marriage is worth it and this daughter-in-law is a good one.
Ruan Chuxia looked down and widened her eyes slightly: "Is there bird's nest in this bowl?"
This is a good thing, nourishing and beautifying, and it is very expensive.
Guo Huaqin didn't expect her to recognize it immediately, so she smiled and said, "Zhiyu brought it back specially this morning and asked Sister Min to stew it for you. It's good for girls to eat more, and it will improve their complexion."
Her tone was natural, but the affection in her words could not be hidden.
Ruan Chuxia felt warm in her heart, turned to look at Xiao Zhiyu, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised an arc.
She whispered, "Thank you, husband..."
The corners of Xiao Zhiyu's mouth immediately curled up, and his eyes lit up instantly.
Then he urged her: "Eat it quickly, it won't taste good if it gets cold, and it's not good for your stomach either."
After dinner, Guo Huaqin picked up her bag and prepared to go out.
She didn't intend to stay home and be a third wheel.
The couple has just gotten married, so she, as a mother, needs to be more sensible.
She invited a few old sisters to get together and brought some skin care products to help recommend them.
That skin care product was given by Ruan Chuxia.
She has been using it for almost two months, and her skin has become brighter and fine lines have faded.
When the older sisters saw it, they all asked what brand it was, and she recommended it.
Ruan Chuxia didn't rush out. She took out her phone and called Wei Chenglu.
Two days ago, no one answered her phone calls.
She felt vaguely uneasy.
And Wei Chenglu didn't show up on the wedding day.
That's not like her style.
The phone rang for a long time, but no one answered.
She didn't give up and called again.
Still no one answered.
Ruan Chuxia pursed her lips and was about to end the call.
A faint voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello? Is this Xiao Ruan?"
Ruan Chuxia's fingers paused for a moment, and she immediately put the phone close to her ear.
"Sister Cheng Lu? It's me, Xiao Ruan!"
Wei Chenglu's voice sounded extremely tired.
"Um...Xiao Ruan, I'm sorry, something happened at home and I couldn't make it to your wedding."
She speaks very slowly.
"Next time you hold a banquet in Shenzhen, I will definitely be there to make it a lively occasion."
Ruan Chuxia keenly noticed the strangeness in her tone.
But she always respects other people's privacy and never asks too many questions.
So she smiled and spoke in a natural tone.
"It's okay, Sister Cheng Lu. I just couldn't get through on the phone before, and I didn't see you yesterday, so I thought I'd ask how you were doing."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a low voice.
"Well... I've been busy lately, so I..."
The voice stopped abruptly in the middle of the words.
“Woo…”
The sound was very soft, followed by rapid breathing, intermittent.
Ruan Chuxia didn't say anything, just listened quietly, her hands tightening unconsciously.
She probably understood what was going on.
But since the other party didn't speak up, she wouldn't ask any further questions.
Some pains are more embarrassing when spoken out loud.
Finally, Wei Chenglu's voice sounded again.
"Xiao Ruan...I'm hanging up first."
She just responded softly.
"Um."
Ruan Chuxia felt a pang of pain in her heart and sighed softly.
Wasn't she like this in her previous life?
When he was wronged, he never spoke out, but gritted his teeth and kept all the pain in his heart.
Fortunately, this time, she doesn't have to walk that suffocating path anymore.
She was preparing to set off for Deng's hometown with Xiao Zhiyu who was waiting beside her.
The phone screen suddenly lit up in the dim light.
Ruan Chuxia frowned. Didn’t he just hang up the phone?
Before he could open his mouth, Wei Chenglu's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Xiao Ruan, I have decided to divorce Lao Zhang."
Ruan Chuxia's heart sank suddenly.
divorce?
She was stunned.
She once thought that Wei Chenglu and Secretary Zhang’s marriage might have a different ending.
But I didn’t expect…
"Sister Cheng Lu..."
She wanted to say, "Don't be impulsive," or "Think about it again."
"Xiao Ruan, don't try to persuade me yet."
Her tone was firm.
"I've heard enough these days. Relatives and friends have advised me, and even my boss at work has come to talk to me, saying things like 'for the children', 'for my reputation', and 'family disgrace shouldn't be made public'..."
"Just listen to me, okay?"
Ruan Chuxia hummed softly: "...Okay."
"Old Zhang and I still love each other. But...his parents...I really can't take it anymore...facing their cold stares, accusations, and even public humiliation every day, it's hard for me to even breathe...I...I can only take this step, I can only choose divorce. Can you...can you understand..."
Wei Chenglu's voice trembled violently, and at the end of his speech, he was almost choked with sobs and unable to speak.
Ruan Chuxia's heart also tightened into a ball, and she felt a sharp pain.
She knew that Wei Chenglu and Secretary Zhang had always had a good relationship.
To have come to this point, he must have experienced suffering and grievances that ordinary people cannot imagine.
She comforted him, "Sister Cheng Lu, I understand. I really do. Don't worry, and don't carry it all on your own. Talk slowly. I'm listening. I'm always here."
Wei Chenglu took a few deep breaths and tried to calm down.
"Xiao Ruan, with your intelligence, you probably guessed it a long time ago, right? Actually... I won't hide it from you. That friend... is actually me. The problem between me and Lao Zhang, in the final analysis... no, to be more precise, is that I can't get pregnant..."
There was an indescribable loneliness and helplessness in that tone.
I had done all the necessary tests and tried both Chinese and Western medicine, but there was no movement in my stomach.
What else can she do?
Do I have to torture my body again?
"I always thought it was too early and I wasn't that old, so I didn't pay much attention to it. I also didn't realize how much pressure Lao Zhang had shouldered for me behind the scenes. He never complained to me, but always comforted me."
"It wasn't until the beginning of this year that I truly realized his parents had run out of patience with me. They said there was something wrong with me, that I was delaying the continuation of the Zhang family lineage, and asked him to make a decision as soon as possible. Old Zhang has been resisting the pressure and standing on my side, but his parents are getting more and more aggressive, and they come to our house every few days to make trouble."
"During the Chinese New Year, when they couldn't get Lao Zhang to do anything, they turned on me. In front of all my relatives, they called me a 'hen that doesn't lay eggs.' The funniest thing is, they even introduced Lao Zhang to a girl. A couple of days ago, they even brought her home for dinner."
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