Chapter 24 The Female Supporting Character in the Control Group—Yao Yao Meets New Friends
When the three months were up, Shen's mother stopped hiding it and openly told her friends that her daughter-in-law was pregnant.
Worried that Yao Yao would be bored at home while Shen Yu was at work during the day, Shen's mother would go to Tan Palace every few days to take Yao Yao out shopping and relax. Sometimes she would even take Yao Yao to Shen Yu's office for a surprise visit, or take Yao Yao to the mountain resort for a vacation and some fun.
The baby in my belly is very well-behaved. Yao Yao has no adverse reactions, eats and drinks well, and all the data from her prenatal checkups are perfect.
During this time, Yaoyao met a friend named Yuan Wenya. Although Yuan Wenya was quiet and didn't talk much, Yaoyao felt very comfortable in her presence. Even if they didn't talk, she didn't feel awkward, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
The two met through Shen's mother; Yuan Wenya was the daughter of a friend of Shen's mother's friend.
When wealthy women gather, they often bring their young daughters or relatives along. Ostensibly, it's for the sake of having more people and creating a lively atmosphere, but in reality, it's all about getting acquainted with each other and preparing for potential marriages. When Shen's mother brought Yao Yao to the gathering, she met Yuan Wenya, and the two hit it off immediately.
Shen's mother quite liked Yuan Wenya; she was well-behaved and sensible. She had once considered setting up a marriage between her son and Yuan Wenya, but upon inquiring, she found out that the Zhao family had beaten her to it, which she found a little regrettable at the time. However, as they spent more time together, Shen's mother grew to like Yuan Wenya as if she were her own daughter, and she was incredibly envious of how well other people's daughters were raised.
The daughter that Shen's mother imagined was just like Yuan Wenya: well-educated, reasonable, obedient, considerate, and multi-talented. Unfortunately, she only had one son. Of course, these thoughts were only known to her and Shen's father; they had never been shared with outsiders.
Before her son's wedding, Shen's mother was furious to hear that the Zhao family's son had publicly broken off the engagement, causing Yuan Wenya to be humiliated in public. In her mind, this was the same as her daughter being dumped by a scumbag. Because Shen Yu and Zhao Yan were good friends, Shen's mother felt annoyed whenever she saw Shen Yu during that time; every glance was irritating. To this day, Shen Yu still doesn't know what he did to offend his mother.
"Mom, I made an appointment with Wenya. I'm going to her place tomorrow to learn to play the guzheng from her~" Yaoyao and Shen's mother sat in the back of the car, chatting happily.
Mother Shen: "Okay, soothing music is good for a child's growth. I'll go buy you a guzheng to play with tomorrow."
Yaoyao: "Thank you, Mom!"
Mother Shen affectionately patted Yao Yao's head: "Don't be so polite with me."
"By the way, Yaoyao, Mom has something to tell you," Mother Shen said, her voice lacking confidence.
Yaoyao looked at her mother with clear eyes: "Mom, what's wrong?"
After organizing her thoughts, Shen's mother began to recount Yuan Wenya's story from the beginning. When she got to the part about wanting to matchmake Yuan Wenya and Shen Yu, Shen's mother carefully glanced at Yao Yao's expression, afraid that she would change her attitude.
Yao Yao smiled as she watched her mother's actions, both amused and exasperated: "Mom, it's alright, I don't mind, don't worry."
Seeing that her daughter-in-law's expression didn't seem fake, Chen's mother was completely relieved: "Yaoyao, don't worry. Right now, in my heart, you're number one, and the baby in your belly is number two. That will never waver. I truly love you like a daughter."
"Wenya is such a sensible child, it's heartbreaking. I heard from her mother that after the engagement was broken off, she locked herself in her room for a day and a night, didn't eat anything, and just sat there playing the guzheng. When she came out of her room the next day, she was just like usual. There was no sign that she had gone through anything bad."
After listening attentively to the rest of the story, Yao Yao learned that Yuan Wenya was Zhao Yan's fiancée who had broken off their engagement. She said indignantly, "Is Zhao Yan out of his mind? If he didn't like her, why did he agree to the engagement in the first place? Where was he before!"
Mother Shen was also angry: "This is typical scumbag behavior! Under the guise of seeking true love, he turns around and hurts another innocent girl. Things could have been cleared up face to face. This is a new society, and we're not old-fashioned. We could have sat down and calmly resolved the matter. But that Zhao boy unilaterally broke off the engagement without notifying anyone, claiming to be a victim of an arranged marriage and fighting back for true love. What he did was just dishonorable! No one forced him to go to that engagement party!"
As her mother grew angrier, Yao Yao noticed that she was getting agitated and her emotions were becoming unstable. She quickly patted her back and gently comforted her, "Mom, don't be angry. From another perspective, this is a good thing. It's better than getting married and then divorcing. Besides, Zhao Yan is not good enough for Wen Ya. She deserves better!"
Mother Shen: "You're right."
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Yaoyao fell in love with playing the guzheng. She is a talented student, and Yuan Wenya is very patient, teaching Yaoyao step by step from the beginning. Yuan Wenya opened her own guzheng interest class, teaching children to play the guzheng, and Yaoyao is her oldest student to date.
Every day when Yaoyao gets home, she takes out the guzheng that her mother gave her and continues to practice, enjoying it immensely every day.
Shen Yu knew about Yao Yao's relationship with Yuan Wenya, so he didn't say much. Seeing how interested Yao Yao was in the guzheng, he even encouraged her to take the exam and get a certificate. Yao Yao was also eager to try.
When Yuan Wenya heard about it, she also encouraged Yao Yao, saying that Yao Yao was very suitable for playing the guzheng, both in terms of musicality and natural talent.
Yaoyao's daily life is very pleasant. She wakes up naturally, eats a nutritious meal carefully prepared by the chef, then plays the guzheng to relax, or goes to the garden to stroll among the flowers and cultivate her mind, or goes shopping with her sisters. She also often receives various gifts from her mother-in-law.
Before they knew it, it was time for Ji Xingzhi to start school. Ji's parents came to the capital together, mainly to see their daughter and future grandchildren, and incidentally to send their son to school.
Shen Yu drove Yao Yao to the airport to pick her up, and then took the group to a restaurant they had booked in advance for dinner. Afterwards, the group of five returned to Tan Palace.
Ji's mother chatted with her daughter, whom she hadn't seen in a long time. Shen Yu took out a chessboard he had prepared in advance and invited his father-in-law to play chess. Meanwhile, Ji Xingzhi was choosing a car with a tablet. He had gotten his driver's license at the end of August, and Shen Yu hadn't forgotten his promise. He had compiled a list of various luxury cars suitable for young people and presented them to Ji Xingzhi for selection.
In the evening, Shen's parents also came, and the two families chatted and laughed, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
Mr. and Mrs. Ji stayed in the capital for a week. Apart from taking Ji Xingzhi to register for work, they spent the rest of their time with Yao Yao. Mr. and Mrs. Ji were eagerly anticipating the birth of their first grandchild and wanted to spend more time with their daughter.
The brief time spent together is precious, and parents and children are the best gift they can give each other!
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