Upon hearing this, Lu Wanqing's heart tightened. She had investigated the previous events, but the information she could find was very limited, so she stopped pursuing the reasons.
However, at the end of her life, Lu Jiajia revealed to her that if she could prepare a place for her to live and spend the last days of her life, she would tell her about Xu Zhiyi.
Lu Wanqing immediately refused. Since things had changed and people were no longer the same, why should she dwell on the past?
Lu Jiajia was so angry that she vomited blood. She had wanted a good environment to spend the rest of her life, but she could only beg her brother to let her live in his house.
With two more patients suddenly appearing in the household, Lu Xiuwen hired a caregiver to look after them at home.
The nanny couldn't handle the heavy workload and often failed to provide timely care, which led to her being scolded by Lu Jiajia. In return, the nanny often failed to feed her on time or help her to the toilet, resulting in a very poor quality of life for her.
Even under such dire conditions, as she lay dying, her hatred for Lu Wanqing remained unabated.
...
In the hotel lobby, Chun Tao was preparing for a large cocktail party.
A state-owned enterprise has booked the hotel's conference rooms, auditorium, and restaurant to hold a grand group wedding.
Even with the help of a wedding planning company, she was still extremely busy, needing to coordinate various matters.
Unexpectedly, Han Tao appeared as a guest at the wedding.
He was dressed in a well-tailored suit, looking at the newcomers on stage with a smile, his emotions quite complex.
After the incident where he treated Chun Tao's mother, his relationship with Chun Tao became even closer.
But at the same time, he vaguely sensed that she wasn't actually that relaxed. When he said he would take her home to meet his parents, she always used being busy with work as an excuse not to go.
He really wanted to have an open and honest conversation with her, but he was afraid of ruining their relationship, so he could only maintain their boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.
Seeing others wearing wedding dresses and snuggling together so happily filled him with envy.
After the event ended, he couldn't wait to find Chun Tao and take her out to eat.
"Let's not go outside, let's go back to my rented apartment! I'm exhausted!"
Chun Tao was too lazy to go to a restaurant, so she decided to just eat some noodles or something and get some rest early.
Han Tao nodded in agreement, tenderly took her hand, and kissed it on the lips.
The two walked along the street as the streetlights came on, chatting casually.
"Look over there, what used to be a cluster of low-rise bungalows has now been replaced by towering buildings."
This world changes so fast!
I used to think I could break free from the constraints of my family, fly freely like a bird, and live a prosperous life through my own efforts.
Now that I have real savings, I realize there's very little I can change.
Back then, Mr. Lu advised me to buy a house as soon as possible, but now when I go to look at houses over there, I find that the prices have actually increased quite a bit.
My family can never help me anymore. In the future, I will have to buy my own house on my own, and I also need to be prepared for the money needed when my parents get sick.
I can never skip over them and live life however I want…
Chun Tao said a lot and explained many of Han Tao's doubts.
She couldn't truly relax and be with him because she had a burdensome family background.
Her parents have no pension, and her brother has a leg disability, so they will have to rely on her for their old age.
She didn't want to pass on this heavy burden to others.
Han Tao is a responsible and good man, so she should not take advantage of this relationship to drag him into the abyss!
Han Tao remained silent for a long time, and didn't say anything even after he got home.
He silently cooked the noodles for her, then placed an egg on top and served it to her.
Chun Tao forced a smile and began to slowly taste it. To be honest, the flavor was too bland and not easy to eat, but she ate it with relish.
After all, this was Han Tao's first time cooking, and there might not be another chance to eat it.
Han Tao sat opposite her, looking at her with a serious expression, and slowly began to speak:
“I know your concerns, but no matter who I marry, I will have to face these issues, won’t I?”
Take Sophie for example. You think she's a good match. She comes from a good family, has a good education, and is good in every way. Marrying her would maximize your benefits, but what she lacks is affection!
Even if we ignore feelings, is there no problem with our two families getting together? Did you know her father is currently under investigation by the disciplinary committee? A family like that is a real pit of fire.
On the contrary, I think your family relationships are simple and not that complicated. Your biggest worry is their retirement, but I can solve that by earning more money in the future.
A problem that can be solved with money isn't a problem!
Upon hearing this, Chun Tao's eyes welled up with tears, but she couldn't speak or move.
However, she also knew that although he was working in a research institute and his salary was not low, those who worked on missiles were not as well off as those who sold tea eggs, and his money was not enough to support her exploitation.
He could have lived an easy life, so why did he have to shoulder everything for her?
It's unfair, it's so unfair to him!
"Atao, don't say that. I don't want you to have a hard time because of me."
Chuntao sighed, but ultimately didn't say anything about breaking up.
She knew that she had already deeply accepted him in her heart and wanted him to spend more time with her.
This conflicted and complex feeling persisted until after 10 p.m.
In the past, Han Tao might have left reluctantly, but today, he lingered on the sofa, casually flipping through a book while waiting for Chun Tao to finish her shower.
"Aren't you leaving today?" Chun Tao asked shyly.
"Hmm." Han Tao's throat tightened a little.
He knew that spending time together had given him a better understanding of Chun Tao and made him even more fond of her.
That unprecedented sense of security made him long for a home, a home that belonged to the two of them.
Seeing Chun Tao with her hair down and wearing a nightgown, her figure partially revealed, he couldn't help but hug her from behind.
"Don't worry anymore, okay? You just need to trust me, trust that I will bring you happiness, and trust that I will solve the problems you're facing. Our lives will definitely get better and better in the future."
After receiving a positive response from Chun Tao, he could no longer suppress his passion and kissed her.
The next morning, when the two woke up, it was almost noon.
Having tasted the sweetness, Han Tao made love several times throughout the night, leaving Chun Tao exhausted.
"You bastard, you promised you'd be gentle!" Chun Tao pounded his chest.
The two of them played around for a while before finally getting up.
After having breakfast, the two parted ways, and Chun Tao went to work at the hotel.
Han Tao, however, went to Wenwan Group.
He has a business deal he wants to discuss with Lu Wanqing.
In the office, after hearing his idea, Lu Wanqing immediately slammed her hand on the table, urging Huo Xiao to draft the contract as soon as possible, fearing that he might change his mind.
Soon, the contract was signed, and Lu Wanqing held Han Tao's hand and smiled:
"Welcome to Wenwan Group."
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