With Meng Hui arrested, Tao Rui and Du Yawen slept more soundly. The filming of the variety show at the Tao Family Courtyard had concluded, and Tao Rui hired a moving company to officially move in with the two elderly people. The remaining houses in the city were rented out.
The program crew did some cleaning when they left, and the Tao family compound looked very clean and tidy. Tao Rui didn't hire anyone else, and several people in his family divided the work to clean up. They packed their luggage in two days and placed small household items in various places in the house, which gave the house a much stronger atmosphere of life.
In the evening, the two fathers cooked in the kitchen. The kitchen was specially built in the yard. There were windows on all four sides, which were usually open. It looked like it was connected to the yard. When it was windy or rainy, closing the windows would not affect the view. It was considered an open kitchen.
The two mothers were drinking scented tea under the pergola and chatting with each other. All four of them had relaxed smiles on their faces.
Tao's mother sighed, "This place is really great. I always felt something was wrong these days when I was back in the city. Now that I'm back, I feel refreshed all over."
"That's right. I'm not tired at all after being busy here for two days. My back and waist were sore when I was packing my luggage in the city. I think this place is nourishing. The scenery is beautiful, and it makes me feel good just looking at it." Du's mother drank some scented tea and ate a piece of watermelon. She felt that this was truly a fairy-like life.
Father Du heard this and laughed with Father Tao, saying, "Xiao Rui has good taste. He picked a great place. We'll stay here from now on. After dinner, we'll play a couple more games of chess."
"Okay, look how happy Xinxin is playing. Kids don't have much to do these days, they stare at the screen playing games all day. Xinxin can play whatever she wants here without having to worry about her eyes."
Tao Rui stood under the eaves with a cup of coffee, listening to their conversation. He looked at Xinxin who was enjoying herself in the yard and Du Yawen who was painting by numbers, and thought that even if the resort didn't make money, his family would make money.
During dinner in the evening, Tao Rui suggested inviting relatives and friends to come over in batches, as a way to make up for the party that was ruined by Meng Hui, and also as a promotion.
No one objected. Du's mother even said, "We're a family privately. When entertaining guests, you're the boss and we're your employees. You can make any decisions you want, and we'll cooperate. We don't know when Wenwen's illness will recover, and you've just changed your job, so you must be under a lot of pressure. If you have anything to say, just tell us. Don't be so polite or respectful to us."
Tao Rui held Du Yawen's hand and smiled. "Mom, I'm sorry to hear that, but don't worry too much about Yawen. She's almost recovered now. We went to see a psychologist the other day, and he reduced Yawen's medication dosage. He said she's recovering very quickly. She needs to come back for a checkup once a week, and she'll be off the medication soon."
"Really? That's great, come on, open a bottle of wine, let's celebrate!"
Xinxin also clapped her hands and joined in the fun, "Celebrate! Celebrate!"
The family was having a lively time, two guard dogs were lying not far away, and occasionally one or two insects could be heard chirping. The feeling could only be described as comfortable.
Tao Rui then invited colleagues and friends over in batches, offering them a free meal. Of course, since they were all acquaintances, they felt embarrassed to come empty-handed, so they all brought gifts to congratulate Tao Rui on his move and the opening of his business. Many of the items were tools and decorative items that could be used by the farmhouse, adding quite a few small touches to the Tao family compound.
Men and women can squeeze into separate rooms, so a lot of people can come at once. It's fun to have a bonfire at night when there are so many people. After staying at Taojiayuan for one night, CEO Wei immediately decided to book Taojiayuan for this year's company team building.
Some people even thought it was a great place to spend their holidays and booked holidays to bring others back. Tao Rui even received quite a few orders from friends while entertaining them.
After finishing his work each day, he would find an opportunity to practice. After drawing the Qi into his body, the spiritual energy could better nourish his body. Even if he was exhausted the day before, he would still be full of energy the next day. This helped him a lot. Otherwise, most people would not be able to handle so much work every day.
Du Yawen worked with him around the shop, doing things she had never done before. The novelty of it all absorbed her attention, and her depression subsided considerably. Her paintings, now hung in the house as decoration, brought a sense of accomplishment every day. It felt like home to her. She hadn't lived there long, but she already felt a sense of belonging and had truly fallen in love with the place.
Du Yawen shared these feelings with her good friend Mu Tu Mu Tu, who was always happy for her and encouraged her to discover more beauty and fall in love with the world. It's really great to have a close friend who's full of positive energy and can talk about anything. If it weren't for the privacy concerns of netizens, she would have invited them to meet at Tao's Courtyard.
She also wrote down all these feelings on Weibo. The Weibo post where she serialized her daily life actually became a little famous. Many people liked to read it and said that her words were gentle and powerful.
At first, everyone could see that she was in a very low mood, and her writing was dry and seemed to lack soul. Now her writing has become cheerful, and when she is happy, everyone can feel her happiness.
The stories about her and her husband Mr. Tao, and the records of her playing with her baby, are full of warmth and sweetness, making people smile knowingly.
There are also photos she occasionally posts, which are all photos she took of the lotus pond at sunset, the back of the little baby in the sun, the side silhouette of Mr. Tao, etc., which make her words more concrete. Many people say that when they are unhappy, they will come to see her daily life. Sometimes this makes them feel a lot more relaxed, knowing that as long as they live well, life will always be good.
These positive feedbacks also made Du Yawen like writing more. She not only shared her daily life, but also submitted the children's stories she wrote to publishing houses and unexpectedly received royalties.
Du Yawen saw the extra royalties in her account and happily ran to the yard and jumped on Tao Rui, "Hubby! You'll never guess what good things have happened to me!"
Tao Rui caught her steadily and said with a smile, "Luckily, I practice every day, otherwise I'd be kissing the ground with you right now. What's the good news?"
"My manuscript was selected!" Du Yawen kissed him excitedly. "My story will be in the children's book coming out next week. The editor praised my writing, saying it was profound yet easy to read. He encouraged me to write more in the future."
"Wow, what a pleasant surprise! Madam Boss, you will be a great writer in the future!" Tao Rui touched her forehead, genuinely happy for her achievement.
Tao's mother saw them not far away and immediately took a Polaroid photo of them. When the two heard the sound and came over, they saw that the photo taken by Tao's mother was obviously a loving couple, with their foreheads touching, smiling at each other, and the woman still hanging on the man, intimate and sweet.
Tao Rui said with a smile, "I'll put this photo on the photo wall in the living room. When guests come over, if they like, they can leave a favorite photo there. It will soon become a beautiful scenery."
"Okay, I'll go put it up." Du Yawen took the photos and took Tao's mother's arm to find some nice little things to decorate the photo wall.
She also sent a message to Mutu Mutu: [I got my royalties! It feels so great! I'm so glad I listened to my husband's advice. It's such a great feeling!]
Tao Rui walked to a place where she couldn't see him and replied to her with a malicious tone: [Congratulations, your husband loves you so much, you should love him well too.]
Of course!
When Taojiayuan first opened, most of its customers came from referrals from acquaintances. While they enjoyed their previous visits, it didn't really expand its customer base. So Tao Rui hired someone to create a website called Taojiayuan Resort. Tao Ge kindly sponsored numerous photos of the courtyard, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere of the home, the beautiful scenery, the fresh fruits and vegetables, the livestock, and the cheerful people.
The website is very well made, with the copy written by Du Yawen. Both the pictures and the text perfectly highlight the characteristics of Taojiayuan. In Tao Ge's words, you will want to come here after seeing it.
The website has a reservation function, with contact numbers and WeChat accounts provided, allowing users to book a room at any time, wherever is most convenient. Tao Rui even invested money and invited several well-known internet celebrities to experience the Tao Family Courtyard.
After a few influencers started promoting the place, Tao Rui started getting orders. There were people taking wedding photos, couples spending the weekend, and even art students sketching. While the place wasn't fully booked, it was definitely starting to attract business. Tao Rui and his team were becoming increasingly adept at hosting guests.
At this time, the variety show filmed in Taojiayuan started airing. Unlike the previous seasons where everyone only focused on the gathering of celebrities, this time the program crew unexpectedly found that many comments were praising the environment they chose.
There is a lotus pond as beautiful as a painting, a lively picking garden, and you can also catch fish and roast lamb legs. These may not seem like much, but they look so beautiful and comfortable that you really want to vacation in such a small courtyard like the stars on TV.
Netizens paid attention to the shooting environment and naturally soon found out that the variety show was filmed in Taojiayuan. They also found the Weibo and official website of Taojiayuan Resort. Tao Rui welcomed wave after wave of fans checking in.
He took advantage of this good opportunity and invited more than a dozen small sweet potato bloggers to promote the resort. He asked them to check in at the resort one after another, post videos and beautiful photos, and attach the resort's address and contact information.
This method is very effective, especially since the resort is really good. Most people who have stayed there feel relaxed to a certain extent, just like having a full-body massage. Naturally, it is praised again and again during publicity, and Taojiayuan began to have a good reputation.
Just as Tao Rui had planned, his Tao Family Courtyard became an internet-famous resort, and the large sums of money he had previously invested have begun to return. Those who were not optimistic about his resignation to open a resort were all convinced and praised him for his accurate vision, saying that he could even revive a stagnant pool of water.
Tao Rui knew that this was all due to the advantages of promotion and the spirit gathering array, but he also deserved the credit.
While the resort's business was booming, Meng Hui was burdened by all the negativity, with nowhere to vent. The power of cyberbullying is unimaginable. If the victim is innocent, they suffer an undeserved fate and feel deeply wronged. But for someone like Meng Hui, whose truth was known online and who was then subjected to cyberbullying, it felt like she had brought it upon herself, and no one would sympathize with her.
Meng Hui learned about the online abuse from her parents and saw numerous condemnations of her on their phones. She hadn't thought much when she provoked Du Yawen, simply seeking a momentary pleasure. Now that the knife had cut herself, she realized the pain.
Even someone like her who doesn't suffer from depression couldn't bear watching it, feeling suffocated and unable to find relief. How distressed must Du Yawen have felt when she first saw it? But she managed to get through it, thanks to Tao Rui's support, his protective shield and his attentive, considerate care. And what about her? Now she has no one to care for her, and must bear it all on her own.
On the eve of the court hearing, Meng Hui's roommate went to see her once. Seeing her haggard and emaciated appearance, for the first time, he did not feel distressed, but was extremely disappointed in her.
"I thought you just couldn't help yourself and didn't control your feelings. I don't blame you for falling in love with such an outstanding man. You are uncomfortable and in pain, and want to interfere in other people's families. I also think you are just confused for a moment. I believe you can think it through.
But, Meng Hui, how could you change the medication for someone with depression? You're killing her. You're so terrible! I can't believe we've been good friends for four years. Should I thank you for not killing me for allowing me to survive?
I... Before I came here, I thought I would give you a good scolding, but now I don't want to say anything. This is the last time I'll see you, so take care of yourself."
Meng Hui said anxiously, "Don't go. Listen to me. I was just overly provoked and my heart was blinded by greed. I know I was wrong. Please help me. I am an excellent student in school and have excellent performance in the company. Please help me. Find someone to write a petition so that the judge will consider a lighter sentence."
I only made a mistake this once. If I get a heavy sentence, my life will be ruined. Believe me, I will change. I just need one chance."
"Not every mistake can be corrected. A living person almost died because of you. I can't possibly do you this favor. What you need is not a chance, but the punishment you deserve."
Meng Hui watched her best friend walk away without looking back, and excitedly shouted her name, but was stopped by the police and locked up.
She was about to go to court. This was her last chance. She had thought about this idea day and night. Why was no one willing to help her? She had done something wrong, but had she let them down? What did her affairs with Tao Rui and Du Yawen have to do with them?
She called her parents, Meng Xue, and Wei Cheng, but no one would help her. Her parents told her that the school was ashamed of her and that she was no longer considered a student. No one at the company treated her kindly, and even mentioning her was considered unlucky.
Meng Xue treated Du Yawen as her own sister. Now, because of Meng Hui, she didn't dare to contact Du Yawen. She didn't dare to congratulate Du Yawen even though she knew something good had happened to her. She felt guilty and blamed herself, and she hated herself for having a sister like Meng Hui. How could she possibly help her?
Wei Cheng had been doing a favor for a friend, thinking he'd just show up in front of Meng Hui's colleagues. But he ended up being tricked like a fool by Meng Hui, and even nearly became an accomplice. He didn't want to say a single word to Meng Hui, wishing they'd never met.
Meng Hui was abandoned by her friends and family and sentenced to three years in prison. After all, there were no serious consequences, and three years in prison was already a heavy sentence.
Unwilling to accept this, Meng Hui demanded a meeting with Tao Rui. She hoped to secure the victim's forgiveness, potentially offering a lighter sentence and perhaps even bail. She asked the prison guards to contact Tao Rui, specifically mentioning their year-long mentor-mentee relationship. A year alone would develop feelings for a dog, let alone their rapport.
She wrote a plea letter to Tao Rui and an apology letter to Du Yawen, the contents of which were as earnest and remorseful as possible, with tears etched on the paper. She knew that the more miserable and weak she appeared, the more sympathy she would arouse.
However, her intelligence and talent were of no use in front of Tao Rui.
The two letters were delivered to Tao Rui, but he didn't even open them and threw them directly into the stove to burn.
Whether Meng Hui regretted it or not was none of his business. He just wanted Meng Hui to stay away from their family. Now that she had done that, this person had nothing to do with his family anymore and was not worth his time and attention.
Meng Hui's last hope was cut off. The three-year sentence was like a mountain pressing down on her head. She knew she was finished.
But she didn't know that life is long, and the setbacks in just three years will only be a small setback to her in the future.
After the dust settled on Meng Hui's sentencing, it became a hot topic because it attracted a lot of attention.
Many netizens were outraged, believing her three-year sentence was too lenient. Some people were sentenced to ten years for catching a snake or taking bird eggs.
But that's how the law is. If you harm national protected animals, the sentence will be heavier. For Meng Hui's case of attempted murder, where the victim was not injured, the punishment is already the heaviest within the prescribed range.
However, precisely because everyone thought three years was too short a time limit, the dislike for Meng Hui intensified. Condemnation from all sides, coupled with attempts to exploit the situation by stirring up topics like "tough girl," "colleague romance," and "infidelity," further fueled the issue's popularity.
Meng Hui's name was completely stigmatized, remembered by every online user. It even had an encyclopedia entry, and a simple search revealed every trace of her bad behavior, even close-up photos. Even the police hadn't anticipated how this seemingly insignificant case would become such a phenomenon. Informed classmates and colleagues continued to use fake accounts to expose the truth, and details like Meng Hui's desire to be a mistress became a fixture of the internet.
Fortunately, she was in prison at the moment, otherwise she might unexpectedly receive contemptuous looks when walking on the street.
As Meng Hui's popularity grew, the name of Taojiayuan also spread within a small circle. Some people knew that the man Meng Hui wanted to steal was the owner of Taojiayuan, and some people also knew that the owner's wife suffered from depression and that the owner bought Taojiayuan to accompany his wife for treatment.
Many people, knowing a little bit about the story, thought the couple was so sweet and the story so beautiful, and then booked a room with the intention of just checking it out. But after booking, they realized that Taojiayuan is quite popular right now, and it takes ten days to get a room, because a popular variety show was filmed there.
Tao Rui paid no attention to the online news. He was busy entertaining customers every day, and Tao's Courtyard was packed. He roasted five or six beggar chickens a day, along with fish and lamb legs. With the popularity of the restaurant, he felt his investment would soon be recouped.
Tao Rui is handsome. Having been a Long Aotian all his life, he has a confident and majestic aura. No matter where he is, he can become the focus and cannot be ignored.
He was also different from others when he was roasting things by the fire. He kept his back straight and looked very handsome even just squatting there. Many fans who came to check in took photos with him. Over time, taking photos with him became one of the "check-in tasks".
What's even funnier is that the director of that previous variety show had contacted him privately and asked him if he wanted to enter the entertainment industry. With his looks and emotional intelligence, the director could have directly let him test the waters in a variety show.
Tao Rui refused without a second thought. His main mission in life was to ensure the happiness and well-being of his family, which included Du Yawen, Xinxin, and four elderly parents. Of course, he couldn't be away from home every day in the entertainment industry.
Besides, he has not yet fully grasped the original owner's investment knowledge. Having the original owner's memory is already a golden finger. He wants to use the spare time after completing tasks to master all the knowledge in the memory. He has no time to do anything else.
All the guests who have come here like Tao Rui very much. He is not only handsome, but also knowledgeable and understands many life principles. No matter how the girls joke with him, take pictures with him, or even chat up him, he always keeps a certain distance and is only special to his wife. This alone makes everyone like him.
There is also the proprietress, Sister Wen, who looks gentle and virtuous. Sometimes she would wear a pink apron and cook home-cooked dishes in the kitchen, mixing salads for everyone; sometimes she would quietly draw, read, or write something in the greenhouse; sometimes she would play with Xinxin. If the guests brought children, she could always coax all the children well. I heard that she used to be a kindergarten teacher, no wonder she is so patient and considerate.
Little angel Xinxin is a little baby that everyone likes. Every guest who comes will tease her, and some even give her small gifts. Xinxin always has to see her parents nod before accepting the gifts. Her little appearance is so adorable.
The four old men all looked kind and happy to listen to the young people talk. If there were old people coming, they could play chess and chat with them. If there were guests who were in a bad mood, they could occasionally hear their philosophical advice that was honed over the years.
In short, Taojiayuan is very warm and makes people not want to leave once they come here. It is called a resort, but it feels more like a spiritual habitat.
However, it is really difficult to make a reservation in Taojia Village now. Some people want to try staying there for a day, and if they find it good, they will have to wait ten days before making another reservation, and can only leave with regret.
With this slight regret, Taojiayuan became even more precious. Many people wanted to bring their families to experience it, and Taojiayuan was their top choice for vacation spots. Just as Tao Rui had originally planned, it became an online-famous resort and a tourist attraction in the vicinity of City A.
Tao Rui and Du Yawen are busy yet happy. In the evenings, when their guests no longer need them to do anything, Tao Rui devotes himself to studying venture capital and has enrolled in online advanced courses to strengthen his knowledge. Du Yawen, on the other hand, devotes herself to writing, posting daily news on her Weibo and also writing children's stories for publishing houses.
After a few months, Taojiayuan's business has stabilized. It is always packed during the peak season and reservations must be made at least one month in advance. It is also often fully booked during the off-season, but if you can't make a reservation, you can wait for a day or two and there will be vacancies.
Tao Rui also hired a dedicated chef. Those who couldn't book a room but wanted to try something new could come and enjoy roasted lamb legs, pigeon, and fish, all cooked over a fire. This new offering brought Tao Jiayuan a significant boost in revenue, and in turn, gave Tao Rui more free time.
He still chatted with Du Yawen using the pseudonym Mu Tu Mu Tu. Du Yawen usually didn't talk to him about writing because she saw that he was busy, but she would talk to Mu Tu Mu Tu about her wild ideas.
Tao Rui's previous life was a world of cultivation, where he'd witnessed countless bizarre things. His wild imagination was unmatched. He inspired Du Yawen, leading her to come up with many interesting scenarios. She exclaimed that finding such a close friend was a godsend!
Du Yawen's stories became much bolder because of this. There were many characters and places that did not exist in reality in the stories. Just like the magical world of Harry Potter, it was full of unexpected troubles and surprises. Her stories became more and more vivid and interesting, full of jokes, and attracted the attention of the editor-in-chief.
After writing for a few months, Du Yawen became a columnist for a children's magazine. The magazine was a weekly publication, and she had to send the refined manuscripts to the editor every week to serialize long stories for children to read.
After her first story was serialized, the editor-in-chief told her that her story would be published!
Publishing a book was something she had never even considered. She even started writing the story simply to find something she hadn't done before to distract herself. It was only after Tao Rui urged her that she finally wrote it.
When the sample book was sent to Taojiayuan, Du Yawen opened it and saw her story printed as words and her photo printed on the title page. She felt incredible, as if she was dreaming.
Tao Rui hugged her from behind, rested his chin lightly on her shoulder, and said with a smile: "This is your first book. There will be a second and a third in the future. My wife has become a great writer."
Du Yawen turned around and held his hand tightly, her face full of joy. "Honey, I actually published a book! It's amazing! From now on, when Xinxin reads, she'll be able to see the book I wrote!"
"Yes, if you write more, maybe her bookshelf will be filled with your books in the future."
Du Yawen looked down at the beautifully bound books and nodded confidently, not modestly. "I must fill my bookshelf with my books. I want to write more and better stories. I love writing."
"Congratulations, you've found a career you love. I support you. Let's hire one more person so you can have more time to write."
"Husband, you are so nice!" Du Yawen kissed Tao Rui and hugged him tightly.
Fortunately, such a good husband was not taken away by someone else.
If it weren't for Tao Rui, she probably would never have known that she had such a good talent for writing. The doctor was right, support from family is always the most useful.
Tao Rui announced a 20% discount on all purchases for three days. Since Taojiayuan became popular, prices have skyrocketed, and a 20% discount was already a significant discount.
Everyone was asking what the host's joy was. Even many people were curious in the comment section of Taojiayuan's official website and Weibo. However, Tao Rui didn't say anything, and they had no way of knowing. They only knew that the host was indeed very happy that day, and several people had smiles on their faces.
Meng Xue saw Du Yawen's circle of friends and thought about it carefully before sending a message, "Congratulations, Sister Yawen!"
After seeing this, Du Yawen replied: "Thank you, Xiaoxue. Come and play with your friends when you have time. Your sister's affairs have nothing to do with you. I don't blame you."
Meng Xue couldn't hold back her tears when she saw the message. She didn't reply. Du Yawen suffered from depression and couldn't stand any stimulation. She didn't want Du Yawen to think of Meng Hui every time she appeared.
Du Yawen has been treating depression for a long time. Tao Rui takes her to see a psychologist every week. Her medication dosage has been reduced three times, and she no longer needs to take medication.
The psychologist saw that they were very active and expectant in the treatment, so he went to Taojiayuan to check out the environment. He was most sensitive to psychological and emotional changes, and the comfortable and relaxing feeling in Taojiayuan made him fall in love with the place. He said that it was the best environment for Du Yawen to recover, and it would definitely be of great help to Du Yawen's condition.
This time, Du Yawen published a book, which sold very well and brought in a considerable amount of money. The sense of accomplishment and joy brought by this made Du Yawen feel much better. Her life was going well, her husband loved her, and she really had no worries and rarely felt unhappy anymore.
So Tao Rui took her to see a psychologist for a follow-up consultation. The psychologist had her take some tests and talked to her for a long time. After a careful examination, he smiled and said to them, "Yawen's depression has been cured. From now on, you can relax and enjoy your life."
Du Yawen couldn't believe it. "Healed? No more treatment needed?"
The doctor smiled and nodded, genuinely happy for her. "You've recovered remarkably well, beyond my expectations. Your character has become stronger. Although the future is unpredictable, I believe that even if something bad happens to you again, it's unlikely you'll relapse. You're truly healed."
Du Yawen burst into tears instantly, tears no longer of repressed emotion, but tears of joy. When she first discovered she had depression, she truly believed she would one day quietly pass away. She had never imagined she would recover. She had never imagined someone would care more than she did and devote so much effort to curing her.
She thanked the doctor, then hugged Tao Rui tightly, crying and saying, "Thank you, Tao Rui. If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would have become. You saved me, thank you!"
Tao Rui gently touched her hair and chuckled, "We are husband and wife. We share happiness and hardship. We agreed on this on our wedding day."
"Yes, we agreed that no matter what happens in the future, we will never separate."
Du Yawen embraced Tao Rui as if she were embracing the whole world. Her world had once been gloomy, but it was Tao Rui who reached out, firmly yet gently pulling her out, allowing her to see the beauty of the world again. Her gratitude and love for Tao Rui were beyond words, and she didn't express them. She knew, however, that no matter what the future held, she would always love him.
After being married for so long, she finally felt that they were no longer just a couple for a blind date. She truly loved her husband. Being able to be together like this for a lifetime was simply the happiest and luckiest thing.
Du Yawen's recovery is great news. After Tao Rui returned to Taojiayuan, he directly posted a sign to announce that the owner is expecting a baby. All consumption in Taojiayuan will be half price for the next month.
Taojiayuan half price!
All the customers who liked Taojiayuan’s food placed their orders quickly. There were so many orders that Tao Rui had to temporarily hire three chefs.
The guest rooms are fully booked for a whole month, regardless of the season. This kind of customer flow is simply amazing.
Those who didn't get one were left groaning, then wondering what the host had in store for them. Last time, they seemed quite happy, offering a 20% discount for three days, but now they're offering it half price for a whole month. Aren't they afraid of losing money? That's too much, isn't it?
The guests staying in Tao's courtyard were closer to the host family and saw Tao Rui driving Du Yawen back. He looked at her with a smile in his eyes, and then said something to the four old people. The four of them surrounded Du Yawen. It looked like the hostess was pregnant.
I don’t know how long it took, but the news #Taojiayuan offers half-price discounts to celebrate the hostess’ pregnancy# became the latest trending search topic.
Tao Rui only found out about it after receiving a call from Brother Tao. He was so embarrassed that he quickly issued a statement, clarifying on the official website and official blog of Tao Family Courtyard that she was not pregnant and it was some other happy event.
However, the trending topic lingered for quite some time, with many people lamenting not being able to secure a room, saying it was too far away to even buy the food. When encountering passersby who didn't know what Taojiayuan was, many guests who loved it offered some information, sharing photos of their stay and praising its delicious food, unexpectedly advertising the place.
A small number of people, aware of Meng Hui's connection to the Tao Family Courtyard, wondered if Du Yawen's depression had improved. While there was no definitive information, judging by the host family's joy, it seemed only this good news was worth the half-price offer for a month.
The news began to spread slowly and was known to more people.
Du Yawen happily wrote the news of her recovery from depression on Weibo at night. She has been serializing her daily life for so long that many people know that this is a story of a depression patient actively recovering, and they also know that the person named "Yazhi" on Weibo is slowly recovering. Today, they finally saw Yazhi say that she has recovered.
It felt like finally seeing a happy ending, a particularly good outcome. Everyone was happy for her and left comments to congratulate her. Many other people who also suffer from depression saw hope in her.
It turns out that as long as active treatment is given, recovery is really possible.
While everyone was enjoying themselves, someone suddenly connected Yazhi, Menghui, and the Tao Family Courtyard. The timing was so fortuitous that anyone who noticed one coincidence couldn't help but search for a second and third.
Soon someone discovered that a photo of an oil painting posted on Yazhi's Weibo was exactly the same as the photo of the living room wall in Taojiayuan posted by someone else, even one part of the painting was crooked.
There are also elegant Weibo posts with pictures of a child’s back and a man’s side silhouette. If you compare them, aren’t they Xinxin and Boss Tao?
Furthermore, the day when Yazhi said she was in a bad mood but also very grateful happened to be the day when Meng Hui was arrested. Combined with Meng Hui's story, it can be seen that Yazhi was almost harmed by Meng Hui, and she was both grateful and frightened.
Many details, combined like this, will make it all fit. Yazhi is Du Yawen, the proprietress of Taojiayuan, the original wife that Meng Hui almost killed. She recovered from depression today!
Some people also discovered her published books and serialized columns, and compared them with her Weibo post about trying writing. It suddenly occurred to them that the 20% discount offered by Taojiayuan before might have been due to the publication.
Many people were surprised and discussed it more, and the popularity of Taojiayuan rose again.
When Du Yawen saw that she had been exposed, she simply posted a Weibo to admit it, thanked everyone for their concern and encouragement, and encouraged other patients who were also troubled to get out of the predicament and recover as soon as possible.
After netizens' speculation was confirmed, many people flocked to read Du Yawen's daily life, moved by her writing, which ranged from mechanical to heartwarming, and congratulated her on her recovery from depression. They also discovered something from her early days: many of her attempts were encouraged by Mr. Tao. Mr. Tao opened Tao's courtyard to provide her with the best environment for recuperation, and that was her new life.
This kind of speech, which was not intended to be propaganda, inadvertently became propaganda and achieved the best effect.
Those who had never paid attention to Taojiayuan before have remembered the name this time, and they think that they must go and see what Taojiayuan, which is loved by so many people, looks like when they have time.
This incident of being caught off guard by the discount made Du Yawen laugh and cry. After the family had a big meal to celebrate, they all planned to go back to their rooms to quietly enjoy the joy.
Tao Rui went to take a shower. She opened WeChat and found the pinned Mu Tu Mu Tu message. She smiled and sent a message: [Tu Tu, I'm so happy today. The doctor declared me cured.]
How are you now? Can I introduce my doctor to you?
[Can we meet? Although we agreed to keep each other's identities secret and protect our privacy, are we good friends now?]
Du Yawen sent three messages in a row when she heard Tao Rui's phone on the bedside table ring three times. Puzzled, she looked over and was shocked by an unbelievable guess. She tried to start a video call, and Tao Rui's phone immediately rang. She reached for the phone and saw a familiar profile picture. It turned out that Mu Tu Mu Tu was her husband, Tao Rui. The friend she had always thought was her match, turned out to be a man!
The system alarm rang repeatedly, [Brother Rui! You've been exposed. It's probably too late to rush out now.]
Tao Rui: “…”
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