Chapter 5 (6)
When they met Kang Long again in the cafeteria, he came up to say hello, which made Yu Jia embarrassed.
Kang Long introduced his female companion, saying, "This is my colleague, Dr. Fang, who studies pine trees and pine nuts." He also said that several of them were just dining companions. It seemed like he was deliberately explaining something.
Yu Jia heard this and realized that Yu Rui might have passed on the message. Perhaps Kang Long knew it was her who saw it, so he came to clarify. Unexpectedly, Yu Jia's colleague, a middle-aged woman, didn't understand the situation and said with a smile, "They're all studying dried fruits."
Kang Long didn't mind and said yes with a smile.
“Is there anyone studying walnuts?”
Kanglong turned around and pointed, saying that there really was one person queuing for food.
Yu Jia gave her elder sister a look, signaling her not to ask any more questions. The elder sister didn't notice at all and just asked, "Doctor, I have an academic question for you."
"Please speak." Dr. Li Zi and Dr. Matsuko said in unison.
"Which one is better for the brain, the hemp walnut or the small walnut?"
Seeing her question was interesting, Dr. Songzi teased, "There's an old Chinese saying, 'Like cures like.' Chestnuts, shaped like kidneys, nourish the kidneys, pine nuts nourish the eyes, and walnuts nourish the brain. Note that walnuts also look like brains, so they're better for the brain than small walnuts. And they're big. A big brain is a big brain. To nourish the brain, eat walnuts, and to nourish the cerebellum, eat small walnuts."
The older colleague rolled her eyes, as if she had just been enlightened. Yu Jia quickly interrupted and dragged her away, which was really embarrassing.
During lunch break, Yu Jia called Yu Rui and asked if she had mentioned Kang Long to Shuang. Knowing Jia Jie was worried, Yu Rui said she hadn't. But she happened to have something to ask Yu Jia. While Yu Rui was traveling in Japan, Yu Meng contacted her, hoping she could arrange a party. She wasn't afraid of a large group, and the most important thing was to invite Jia Jie.
Why mention Sister Jia? Yu Rui knew something was going on, but she didn't ask. She immediately agreed, saying she'd take care of it when she got back. Yu Rui didn't mention her breakup with Shi. She didn't plan to announce it immediately, wanting to wait until the situation had faded.
"Sister, it's time to get together." Rui said with a smile.
"Wait a moment, I'll come find you, Sisi is about to go out."
"Where are you going?"
"U.K."
Yu Rui laughed and said that it was far away, and Haoyu and Zhengyu couldn’t take care of Sisi.
Yu Jia said, "My daughter is even more naughty than the boys. Let her go out and have some fun." After hanging up, Yu Rui called Yu Meng and told her about the date. Yu Meng was a little confused. Yu Rui said, "It's true. Sisi is going out." Yu Meng was relieved.
After the restaurant incident, Yu Meng always felt that she was too embarrassed to see her elder sister. It was not that she was afraid to ask her out, but she was afraid that Yu Jia would be embarrassed. She asked Yu Rui to organize a party, so that everyone could mingle and dilute the past. When they really met, everything would be cleared up. Yu Rui hadn't hung up the phone yet. Yu Meng asked, "Is there anything else?" Yu Rui smiled and said nothing, then hung up. She had wanted to ask Zu Liangcai indirectly, but when the words came to her lips, she didn't know how to ask. She was currently unemployed at home, and had no work to do, so she had no choice but to shamelessly bother Liangcai. After all this, it was probably only a matter of time before Yu Meng found out. She, Yu Rui, would never have a story with Liangcai - no matter how high his official position was, but Yu Rui didn't want her good sister to misunderstand.
She was definitely not Yu Meng's competitor. However, she didn't want Yu Meng to know about her past with Liang Cai. This was a very difficult question, and she couldn't figure out how to start breaking it down.
Before the lease expired, Yu Rui went to see Shuang and confessed that they had broken up. She asked if she could move in temporarily. Yu Shuang thought she was just trying to heal her heartbreak and quickly agreed. But he was still surprised, "Break up just like that?"
"We've split up."
"Who suggested that?"
"I."
"What's the reason?"
"We just have personality clashes," Yu Rui prevaricated. Yu Shuang sighed, and in her opinion, this was indeed a perfectly appropriate excuse.
"It must be uncomfortable."
"No." Yu Rui forced a smile.
"You've lost so much weight, and you still say you don't have any."
"lose weight."
"Alright!" Yu Shuang wanted to hug her bestie, "Go ahead and cry if you want."
"No——" Yu Rui deliberately pushed her away.
"Go ahead and cry. Don't hold it back with me. I'll lend you my shoulder." Yu Shuang leaned over. Yu Rui had no choice but to rest her head on his shoulder, pretending to be very sad.
"I don't think that guy is any good either." Yu Shuang started to criticize Shi Tongguang. "Appearance is determined by the heart. If you put him together, the child you give birth to will probably be worse and worse."
Yu Rui’s heart skipped a beat. A child. A child just passing by.
No fate.
She almost became a mother.
She is not qualified to be a mother.
Yu Rui's nose finally soured, her eyes warmed, and tears streamed down her cheeks. She couldn't say anything, not even to Shuang. Shuang would look down on her if she knew. A woman like Shuang wouldn't understand her hardship. She was so used to the world, she could only run towards it. Turning back was too difficult.
"When we move, I'll call Kang Long." Yu Shuang said.
"Don't do that. Find a moving company."
"Call Old White too."
"No need!" Yu Rui shouted. She didn't want Bai Yuankai to see her in such a state of disgrace. Yu Shuang said seriously, "Miss Sanxin, you should find someone like Lao Bai." Yu Rui choked up. How could he be interested in her? She had no confidence.
"I'll help you explain it," Yu Shuang said, "Don't worry, I'll be more tactful."
"Really."
"Oh, fate has arrived."
“No need!” Yu Rui shouted even louder. Yu Shuang was stunned and could only say, “Okay, okay, no need, no need.” “Don’t bother him.” Yu Rui returned to her gentle appearance. After a pause, she whispered, “No.” Yu Rui deliberately asked again, “How is Sister Meng doing recently?” Yu Shuang said that she had no contact. Yu Rui has always been considerate. Yu Meng’s previous birthday had been quiet, but she still brought back a pearl necklace from Japan as a gift. After leaving Shi Tongguang, everything started from scratch. This relationship must be handled well. After all, Yu Meng has abundant resources.
"Are Sister Meng and Sister Jia having a fight?" she asked again.
"No, I don't know." Yu Shuang didn't take it to heart.
Weng Yue returned from Japan looking much more beautiful. It was obvious. No major changes, just minor tweaks, but they had the effect of adding the finishing touch, elevating her look to a whole new level. Originally, she was an Earth type woman, and even with all the embellishments, she still had a clumsy air. Now, with a few minor changes—nose, eye corners, chin, cheeks—everything seems to have changed, yet nothing seems to have changed. She's become a Wood type woman. Like a peach blossom in the spring breeze, it instantly catches the eye.
Yu Meng sincerely praised Weng Yue, calling her truly remarkable, but deep down, she felt at peace. Yes, Weng Yue had become more beautiful, but that depended on the person she was compared to. Compared to her, Yu Meng, she still lacked a certain natural grace. No matter how ingenious a work of art is, it can never rival the work of nature. However, Yu Meng could discern Weng Yue's style from her trip to Japan. She was known for her superficiality in everything she did, often boasting about the advantages of the big city, only to turn around and go to Japan, claiming she was going to do drastic cheekbone augmentation and chin augmentation, when in reality, she only dared to make subtle, furtive changes. Yu Meng knew she was still trying to compete.
Weng Yue brought some news about Luan Chengyun.
Yu Meng was unhappy, "Are you still in contact with him?"
"Business matters."
"What kind of legitimate business can he have?"
"Mengmeng," Weng Yue criticized, "this is not good. Now that we're apart, we should be friends. More friends mean more paths."
"No need."
"I heard he slapped you?"
"Nonsense!" Yu Meng raged. Who told me that? Who else could know about this? It must be Luan's own big mouth. It was ridiculous. A criminal taking the initiative to publicize his crime. What was he trying to do?
"I'd almost beat him."
"No one can beat me," Weng Yue said seriously. "We live in a society ruled by law."
Yu Meng said nothing, took out her scissors, and cut off the rose stems. With each slash, only the flower heads were left. Seeing that she was unhappy, Weng Yue changed the subject, "Okay, with so many people around, what else can you be dissatisfied with? I think you're overwhelmed by the choices."
"Who's around? I'm all alone."
"Weng Yang told me everything."
"Men, stop talking so much."
Weng Yue said of herself, "A moon surrounded by stars, a red dot amidst the green." She cut the flowers in her hand and continued, "You'd better open your eyes. These old men have become so clever so many times."
The word "old man" was a bit harsh. Yu Meng never considered Zu Liangcai an old man. She only saw him as a mature man. A mature man with charm, courage, and strength. Young and vigorous people, so many people begged for him. A man never ages when he has a career.
"I only talk about feelings," Yu Meng said. She didn't talk about love, but about feelings.
Why are you pretending!
Weng Yue looked at her, silent. She cursed him several times in her heart. This green tea is indeed quite antioxidant. The two of them stopped talking about the birthday party. Weng Yue said she was planning to invite Mrs. Xin to dinner and wanted Yu Meng to accompany her. Yu Meng was now a favorite of Mrs. Xin.
"Is there something wrong?" Yu Meng asked.
"If there's nothing wrong, there's no need to meet. We're all friends." Weng Yue said.
"I haven't seen her in a while. I've tried to meet her a few times, but she always said she was busy," Yu Meng said. Sure enough, when Weng Yue went to meet her again, Mrs. Xin said she wasn't feeling well and had a lot on her plate. Mr. Xin was recently away on a research trip and wasn't home. The situation is tense, and those with problems are afraid, while those without are quiet. Don't stir up trouble unless it's your turn.
Weng Yue had no choice but to give up and let the matter go. She called Luan Chengyun and asked him to find another way. Chengyun said nothing. The only solution now was to spend money, but she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to deliver it.
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