Chapter 6 (5)
I was so angry that I had no place to vent, and Luan Chengyun came to make things worse.
He actually asked his youngest son Zhengyu to "deliver a message" to her, advising her not to be so tired and not to argue all the time, as many of them are traps and once you jump in, you can't get out - is this the language of a child? Zhengyu is so innocent, how could he say such nonsensical and greasy words?
After a round of interrogation by Yu Meng, Zhengyu confessed. He said his father told him to tell him. He also said that his father said it as a kind reminder.
Yu Meng sneered. Her first reaction was, was Luan Chengyun on Weng Yue's side? Or was he just jealous of Liangcai's success? Jealousy! His heart was barely bigger than a needle's nose. Yu Meng went to Yu Jia to vent. She didn't mention asking Li Ren for help, only the current situation. She didn't mention Liangcai's operation, making it seem like fair competition.
Yu Jia advised, "One step back, and the sky will be wider."
Yu Meng was unhappy, "Sister, people are going to ride on my neck and shit! And you still retreat!" She left it unsaid, "You, Yu Jia, just keep retreating, only Di Liren dares to do that."
Two women sat in a coffee shop, each preoccupied with their own concerns. They had said everything they could, and the rest remained unspoken. Yet, being together seemed to give each other strength.
Yu Jia was also worried. After Li Ren passed away, her colleagues' attitude towards her had subtly changed. Rumors were circulating that Yu Jia and her husband had a bad relationship, and as a result, her colleagues looked down on her behind her back. However, Li Ren praised her throughout the entire system, and everyone's attitude towards her warmed up again. Even Director Zhang patted her on the shoulder and said, "Sister Yu, please take good care of me in the future."
Yu Jia felt that Li Ren was the sea and she was the boat, rising and falling with the waves. The honor and disgrace, love and hate, laughter and tears of her first half of life were all related to this man. How could she let go so easily?
Liren didn't mention divorce again. But the divorce agreement remained in the drawer, and Yu Jia had shoved it down to the very bottom, like the Five Finger Mountain pressing down on Sun Wukong, forever immobilized. Yu Jia privately perused the "Divorce Certificate," a thousand-year-old divorce certificate. She felt the man in it was completely out of it! Just part ways, and live happily ever after? Women's lives are like parabolas; how can youth be compensated?
Seeing that it was another major festival, and her daughter and husband were not at home, Yu Jia still had to pay her respects to her parents-in-law. She was still a good daughter-in-law, but without the two Dis accompanying her, she felt uncomfortable with the sudden insertion of the Yu.
Yu Jia video-called her daughter and said they wanted to travel around Europe together.
Sisi was surprised and asked, "Have you let it go?" Yu Jia didn't answer.
Sisi asked again, "Are there any changes?" Girls are sensitive. But she couldn't tell her daughter about any changes.
Not long after, Bai Yuankai confirmed Yu Meng's arrival, saying he'd made the call, courtesy of a friend from the Science and Technology Commission. Yu Meng quickly offered to treat him to a meal, to express her gratitude. Xiaobai said no, saying he wasn't sure if it would be possible. Yu Meng thanked him again, intent on finding a way to repay the favor.
etc.
It seems too stingy to pay someone back immediately after they helped you.
Almost immediately, the president of the federation praised Yu Meng at a party in front of three people. Two of these three people were friends of Liang Cai. Word naturally spread.
Yu Meng was anxious and asked, "What did you say about me?"
Liangcai relayed, "He's capable, serious, and has made a lot of contributions."
It looks like there's hope.
Yu Meng was delighted. Weng Yue wasn't at the women's business meeting. Yu Meng thought, hmph, she must be sulking at home, or maybe secretly exerting all her might. Will it work? You have a plan, I have a ladder. She was going to outflank them all, take them down in one fell swoop, and dominate the world.
Yu Meng specifically asked Yu Rui how the old man had been these days. Yu Rui replied that he was in a bad mood, a bit irritable. Yu Meng was pleased. While video chatting with Haoyu, she remembered that Weng Yue had met that girl during their trip to the United States, and Haoyu also knew her.
"What's going on with that girl?" Yu Meng asked her son. Haoyu thought his mother was checking into his relationship again and said impatiently, "Mom, this is private!" Yu Meng said seriously, "Son, look at me, look at Mom." Haoyu turned his head and straightened his attitude. Yu Meng continued, "This is very important to Mom. Remember Aunt Weng? Come with me to see your girl, and also to see that Han...the girl with the surname Han." Haoyu said, "I know."
Yu Meng asked, "What's going on in their family?"
Haoyu has broken up with Han Xiqian, and they are still supporting each other. They haven't been in touch for a while. He heard that Xiqian has returned to China for a trip.
"What's going on? Her family was rich. Now it's gone." Haoyu said with a sullen face.
"Yes, she's rich." Yu Meng said, "That's why your Aunt Weng is trying to curry favor with that girl."
"She is her aunt." Haoyu said casually.
"Who is my aunt? What aunt? My dear aunt?" Yu Meng was nervous. Haoyu gave a positive answer.
My God, this is a new world! His son wouldn't lie. Yu Meng continued to investigate, but there was no trace. It was as if Weng Yue and Han Guang's past had been wiped from the book of life and death. Not even the King of Hell knew.
Weng Yue is Han Xiqian's aunt. So... Han Guang is Weng Yue's brother-in-law?! Yu Meng's mind was a little confused. She immediately informed Liang Cai. Liang Cai was also a little surprised. "Just find out if Weng Yue has a sister," Yu Meng said. It wasn't difficult to find out. After some investigation, it was quickly confirmed that Weng Yue and Weng Yang did have a sister named Weng Qin, who died many years ago, the cause of death being unknown.
Yu Meng felt that things were becoming increasingly complicated.
"Can we do something about Weng Qin?" Yu Meng asked. Liangcai remained silent. For a long moment, he simply told her not to mess with a dead person and to see how things panned out.
Kang Long walked into Yu Shuang's house with resentment.
Yu Shuang rarely saw Kang Long like this. In the past, he was always gentle and polite, never retaliating, never getting angry. But something was wrong today. Chun'er said hello to Uncle Kang and went inside. Yu Shuang had hired an English teacher for her to come to his house for tutoring. Yu Shuang made Kang Long a cup of tea. He didn't drink it, but sat there reading.
The English teacher, a female university student, arrived. Chun'er came out to greet her. The female student looked at Chun'er, then at Kang Long and Yu Shuang. "Dad looks so young," she said with an apologetic smile. Yu Shuang nodded awkwardly, without explanation, and quickly sent them back inside to get back to work.
Kang Long never looked up.
"What's going on?" Yu Shuang bristled. She was unhappy with his impoliteness and lack of respect for women.
Kang Long put down the book and took a deep breath.
"Expelled from school?"
"No."
"The project was stolen?"
"No."
"Been beaten?"
"almost."
Huh? Yu Shuang was surprised. What did you mean? "Who hit you?"
"My dad is here." Kang Long was a little depressed.
Kang's father is here, and no one knows except Yuan Kai. Kang Long thinks he can handle this old man, but the facts have taught him a solid lesson. He and his father have been separated since childhood, and in between, his father betrayed his mother. Kang Long feels that his father owes his mother, and he hates him deep in his heart, although he never shows it in front of outsiders. However, once they are under the same roof, conflicts immediately break out. Their living habits are different. Kang Long is used to sleeping late, and Kang's father must go to bed at 9:30. When Kang Long is motivated by scientific research, he orders takeout all day, and Kang's father can't get used to it. Kang Long wants to hire a nanny, and Kang's father can't stand it! He said you have money to raise your salary!
More crucially, they had different interpretations of history, disagreeing on their views. This was especially true when it came to evaluating their mother. Kang's father believed that Kang Long's mother was a good woman, but not a good wife. This infuriated Kang Long. "This is the bottom line! No one is allowed to touch this!" He stormed out. Once out, he found nowhere else to go, so he turned to Yu Shuang.
"I'll stay here with you tonight," said Kang Long.
"No problem," Yu Shuang agreed immediately, "I'll go see your dad on the weekend."
"Well, he can bite people to death."
"That's for you. I promise to be polite to you and me," Yu Shuang said proudly. "My current status is my fiancée. In parentheses, the wedding will be held in fifty years." Yu Shuang was amused by himself.
Kang Long resolutely refused. But Yu Shuang was sure. She knew that Kang's father had been urging him to get married. If a girlfriend or fiancée suddenly appeared, with good conditions, good education and good looks, how could the old man not be angry?
Yu Shuang's judgment was correct. Almost as soon as she appeared in Kang's father's sight and explained her identity, the old man, who had originally had a serious face, immediately smiled.
As kind as Maitreya Buddha. Dad Kang turned his gaze to Chun'er again.
Yu Shuang quickly explained, "My niece."
Kang's father held Chun'er's little face in his hands and said, "How cute." He was about to take out money again. Yu Shuang quickly said no. But Kang's father insisted on giving it to her because he was the elder.
After the meal, Yu Shuang realized that the father she knew and the one Kang Long described as "father" were two completely different people. In her eyes, Kang Long's father was a man with perfectly neat hair, a man of great refinement, a kind yet dignified father who knew how to respect women. She hadn't experienced fatherly love in years, and Chairman Kang (he had previously been the union chairman) was exactly the kind of father she'd imagined.
Chairman Kang was also very satisfied with Yu Shuang, thinking that she was cheerful and generous, unlike some girls who were whining and coy. She was as straightforward as she was. On this point, the son and the father happened to reach a consensus.
Chairman Kang said bluntly: "Kang Long, you are far inferior to Xiao Shuang."
Every word is worth a thousand gold, there is no doubt about it.
Yu Shuang said goodbye quickly. Chun Er smiled.
Kanglong felt embarrassed.
"When do you plan to do it?" Chairman Kang said in a low voice, the tone of a patriarch. Yu Shuang teased Kang Long, posing a difficult question, "I'm good at everything, it depends on Aron."
Chairman Kang's face turned pale as he turned to his son. "Are you still hesitating? Such a good girl, locked up at home, is afraid of her flying away!"
Ahem. This metaphor. Still locked. Yu Shuang's scalp tingled. It was right not to get married.
Originally they were accomplices, but now they have become sole perpetrators. Yu Shuang took the initiative, so Kang Long could only take the blame. "I know." He gave a brief answer without any fuss.
Chairman Kang reached out and hit his son on the back of the head. "Your mind isn't clear. You've eaten too many chestnuts."
After a while, Yu Shuang brought up the issue of accommodation. Chairman Kang immediately said he couldn't live with his son. Wanting to return the favor, Yu Shuang gently coaxed him, "Uncle, this is how I see it: it's definitely not okay for an elderly person and a child to live together. They have different living habits and perspectives on things. They used to be close, but now they've become enemies."
Chairman Kang agreed. Seeing Yu Shuang was about to speak again, Kang Long wanted to interrupt her, but it was too late. Yu Shuang said, "Uncle, how about this? There's no need to rent a separate house. How about you keep this house with Kang Long and move in with me? I have a spare room there, and you can be a tenant. I won't charge rent. Plus, there's a lot of people here, so it's popular. Old people are most afraid of loneliness; it can lead to dementia over time." Kang Long quickly stopped her. Chairman Kang said it was a good idea, but he insisted on paying rent.
Yu Shuang was determined to repay the favor, and no one could stop her. Besides, she got along well with Chairman Kang. She had a plan: of the three rooms, the outermost one, near the main door, would be given to him. She would add a sliding door to the living room, and his wife would live inside. There were two bathrooms in the house, so they wouldn't interfere with each other. She would stay there for a while, and when the old man grew tired of the big city, or if he found a new partner and decided to remarry, she would naturally move out. She would be done with Kang Long's debt. It would make her feel better. It had to be fair.
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