His eyes, long accustomed to the darkness, clearly saw the woman's beautiful and gentle face. With a look of doubt in his eyes, he quietly awaited her answer.
Lu Chuqing fell silent.
The person in front of her was her mother, the mother she had longed for in her past life but never came to pick her up, and the mother who loved and doted on her in this life.
Can I say that?
Can I tell my mom?
Lu Chuqing quickly made a decision: since she had chosen her mother, she should trust her.
If she doesn't even trust her mother, how can she face her mother's love and pampering?
Lu Ying looked at her daughter, who stared intently at her with her clear, bright eyes.
She began, "Mom, do you believe Qingqing? No matter how unbelievable what I say is, will you still believe Qingqing?"
The woman was stunned for a moment after hearing her words, but quickly recovered and reached out to hug the little dumpling into her arms.
"You are Mommy's precious child, and Mommy definitely believes in Qingqing."
Upon receiving the woman's reply, Lu Chuqing felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and all her worries vanished instantly.
Yes, this is her mother. If she doesn't even trust her own mother, who else can she trust?
So she looked at the woman and said.
"Mom, Qingqing had a dream before."
"I dreamt that after you and Dad divorced, I went back to my hometown with Dad. My grandparents didn't like me, and my younger brother always took my things. I wanted to find Mom, but they all said you didn't want me anymore. When I cried, they locked me in a small room and wouldn't give me food... Later, I grew up and found Mom, but she was also suffering. My uncles' families were all struggling, and my maternal grandparents had both passed away..."
The little dumpling talked on and on. Lu Ying went from being shocked at first to feeling empathy later. It was as if she had experienced all those sad things herself, and her heart ached as if it were being torn apart.
Just hearing about it is so distressing; if one were to actually experience those things, I wonder how much willpower it would take to continue living.
She suddenly remembered the magazine she had read at the self-service hot pot restaurant, and the short story that had caught her attention.
Perhaps her daughter wasn't dreaming, but had actually experienced it all, so even in a simple narration, she could feel the endless grievances and pain.
The idea of people being reborn after death is utter nonsense.
But if it's her daughter, she's willing to believe it.
Lu Ying stroked Lu Chuqing's face, her eyes filled with heartache, "Chuqing, Mom believes what you said."
"However, you should only tell your mother about these things. Don't even tell your grandparents, okay?"
Lu Chuqing knew that Lu Ying believed her, and nodded seriously, "Okay, Qingqing won't tell anyone."
"Even if I told you, no one but my mother would probably believe me."
The woman pinched her little face. "These things are like prophecies. If too many people know, it won't be good for my baby. Mommy is afraid that my baby will get hurt, so I can't say too much, understand?"
Hearing the woman's words, Lu Chuqing felt a warmth in her heart. It turned out that her mother was afraid that she would get hurt.
The little boy threw himself into the woman's arms, hugged her neck tightly, and called out in a muffled voice, "Mommy."
"Qingqing is so lucky to have a mother."
The woman hugged the little one in her arms tighter, saying, "Qingqing is also Mommy's treasure."
After confessing their secret, the mother and daughter kept their shared secret, and their hearts drew closer together; they were each other's closest relatives.
*
Lu Chuqing said that four or five years later, Lu Yongkang and Cai Min would fall ill one after the other.
Lu Yongkang suffered a relapse of his old illness, and his back and legs were so painful that he could not walk. In the end, he was paralyzed in bed.
Cai Min suffered greatly from her worsening diabetes, and her family didn't have much money for treatment. She passed away before three years had passed.
The younger generation may not know, but she, as their child, knows perfectly well.
Cai Min does have mild diabetes, which has been going on for almost eight years now. She pays attention to her diet and has not experienced any other health problems.
However, in the near future, her condition will suddenly worsen, eventually leading to her death.
If Lu Chuqing hadn't mentioned it, Lu Ying would have almost forgotten that her mother was still ill.
Over the years, because the old woman acted as if nothing was wrong, she neglected to take her mother to the hospital for a check-up.
It seems that the condition had been worsening in the past few years, but the old woman was afraid of spending money and also afraid that her children would worry about her, so she kept quiet.
Now that she knows all this in advance, Lu Ying is thinking of finding an opportunity to take Cai Min to the hospital for a thorough check-up.
And then there's her father, Lu Yongkang. The old man's back and legs became weak from years of hard work.
You should check everything thoroughly beforehand.
Even with advance preparation, it's still best to have enough money to cover medical expenses, just in case.
Therefore, she also sided with her second brother, Lu Hang.
If there's an opportunity to change her life and make it better, she'll want to seize it.
Because she wanted to give Lu Chuqing a better life, so that she could grow up carefree and happy.
While everyone else was still trying to persuade Lu Hang, Lu Ying went to find Zhang Qiaoyu.
She told the woman, "Second sister-in-law, my second brother seems easygoing, but he's actually the most reserved of the three of us siblings. He doesn't like to talk about things; he prefers to prove himself through actions..."
"Second sister-in-law, I actually support second brother in starting a big business. Think about it, although your current situation isn't bad, you're still far behind other wealthy people. If something unexpected happens to the family, that little bit of money really won't be of much use..."
"I've also heard that your dad's blood pressure has been getting higher and higher these past two years, sister-in-law. Don't take offense at my bluntness, but if your dad's condition gets so bad that he has to be hospitalized, that'll be a real drain on resources. Money will just flow out like water. Without some savings, we really can't afford it..."
"Besides, my second brother isn't good at expressing himself, but he's truly sincere towards you. Think about all the little things that have happened between you two since you met; you can see how much he cares about you in everything, big or small..."
“Just like you can’t bear to leave Linqi at home, my second brother can’t bear to leave you and Linqi either. But before the big business deal is done, traveling around with the child is really suffering, leaving Linqi at home is the safest option…”
“You have no worries, and Linqi doesn’t have to travel around with you to change schools and adapt to different environments. It’s better for both you and the child.”
“I know your concerns. Investing is risky, but you must trust your brother. If you’re worried that he might change his mind after making a fortune, then you should support him even more.”
“We women are inherently inferior to men. We are always viewed with prejudice when we go out, and it is not easy for us to earn money. If you, my second brother, are really determined to divorce him, your family property will be split in half.”
"Linqi is still young. His future school fees and marriage prospects will be far beyond what half of your current assets will cover. If your second brother's business succeeds, he'll receive a larger share of the inheritance. Then, not only Linqi, but you, sister-in-law, will find someone you can marry..."
"..."
That day, Lu Ying talked to Zhang Qiaoyu a lot, not only wanting her to support her second brother, but also wanting her to be more open-minded.
Men shouldn't be necessities; they should be companions.
Only when a woman is strong and independent can she make a man obedient.
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