"I didn't want children, and because of this, my mother has argued with me for most of her life..."
The woman's voice drifted into memories, and the [Zhiyuan] software synchronized the video of the woman speaking.
Rewind twenty years, and the woman, dressed in an exquisite kimono, raises her glass in celebration at a banquet. She is the eldest daughter of the Takeuchi family, a woman of exceptional talent and arrogance.
Suddenly, someone knocked down the champagne pyramid, causing chaos. The troublemaker was the chairman's wife, and the security guards dared not approach.
My mother pointed at my nose, heartbroken, "What do you mean by DINK (Double Income No Kids)? Just because he says he doesn't want it, you don't want it anymore? I raised you from a young age, not so you would be subservient to men! You'd rather not have a child just to please a man, who do you think you're being fair to?"
in the country, the eldest daughter of an entrepreneur can marry into the family.
Because of my outstanding abilities, I am in charge of inheriting and managing the family business. If I don't have children, I would be letting down my family and my parents who raised me with such care.
In the video, the woman collapses to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably, “How could you be so foolish! What Western ideas! They’re all lies! You don’t want the child, so what about him? If you want sterilization, let the man do it, why should you do it?”
"Men and women have different physiological structures! He can choose to be childless until he's seventy and then have children whenever he wants, but what about you? Who will take care of you in your old age and see you off when you die without children!"
My mother was among the first group of students to study abroad, and she was very well-mannered. This was the first time I had ever seen her lose her composure.
"But I love my husband madly. We started dating in college. He has occupied half of my life and witnessed each other grow from naive students to successful and refined individuals. He let me choose for myself and did not force me."
As you know, I fell in love.
I already felt guilty for neglecting my husband because I was busy with my career, and I was even more unwilling to go against his wishes.
“My husband and I both studied abroad and are advocates of democracy and freedom. Over the years, I have had regrets, but what's the use of regrets? Because of long-term work, I have a herniated disc and my spine is very fragile. Although having a child is not easy for me, seeing other families of three in such a warm and loving state makes me willing to give it a try.”
My husband noticed and said that since I was unwilling, we should break up sooner rather than later. In order to put his mind at ease and make amends to him, I simply had my fallopian tubes removed to shut him up.
At this point, Yoshiko Takeuchi's lips curved slightly, as if she was trying to recall the happiness of her life: "He was really good to me. The seven-year itch that people talk about has nothing to do with us. Over the years, we have never stopped receiving flowers, cakes and surprises on our anniversaries. On the other hand, I don't have to worry about those housewives who have entered marriage and are busy with the children's eating, drinking and diapering. I have no worries and can enjoy a carefree life."
"You have to finish the path you chose, even if you have to crawl on your knees. You can't be greedy; there are gains and losses in life."
That's how I told myself.
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"When did your illness begin?" Sun Lifang asked curiously. Takeuchi Yoshiko is 55 years old now, so in this timeline, she is only 32 years old.
Five years ago, when I was exactly fifty years old.
Yoshiko Takeuchi's emotions suddenly stabilized, and her voice became faint, as if she were talking about someone else.
"Because I chose not to have children, my mother and I were at odds. When I was young, I was stubborn and it was okay, but now that I'm fifty, I can't be stubborn anymore."
To ease the tension between me and my mother, my husband specially ordered my mother's favorite dishes at a private hotel, and also to celebrate my fiftieth birthday.
At this point, Yoshiko Takeuchi fell into an eerie silence, closing her eyes as if utterly exhausted.
The software 【Zhiyuan】synchronized the footage to Sun Lifang at that time.
In the hotel corridor, Yoshiko Takeuchi stood elegantly at the entrance to greet guests. Suddenly, a young man in the distance smiled at her, as if he knew her, and walked over carrying a gift box.
He introduced himself: "Hello Auntie, my name is Fu Yuxuan, and I am Fu Sheng's son. My dad said today is your birthday, so my mom and I made a cake together. I wish you good health, a happy family, and happiness every day."
Words meant to be blessings sounded like curses coming from the boy's mouth.
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
Yoshiko Takeuchi took a step back, as if struck by lightning. Looking at the boy's face, which resembled her husband's, an answer was about to emerge in her heart.
However, as someone in a position of authority, she quickly calmed down and realized that one has no right to speak without investigation.
What if it's a prank?
Steadying her swaying body, she placed her last hope on her husband.
But the man's reaction seemed to confirm all the guesses. He excitedly stepped forward and punched the boy, cursing, "Damn it, who told you to come here! I'll beat you to death!"
The boy didn't flinch, staring straight at Yoshiko Takeuchi, laughing wildly, "Go ahead and kill me if you dare. Wouldn't it be better if you died without a son? I don't have a father either."
“What’s the point of an old woman celebrating her birthday? We’re family, Dad.”
Fu Sheng was exhausted from hitting him and was panting when he heard his son's disrespectful provocation. He was about to attack again.
Just then, a woman burst in with a sharp voice, "Try hitting me again!"
Upon seeing the woman's face in the picture, Sun Lifang's pupils dilated sharply.
Isn't this Lin Zhenzhen?
So this is why [Zhiyuan] assigned her the order? No wonder the man's face looked so familiar.
It turns out she had just met Lin Zhenzhen not long ago. After going around in circles, she returned to the same spot, still unable to shake off Lin Zhenzhen.
Is this destiny?
Sun Lifang thought calmly, "Because she drove Lin Zhenzhen away in this life, she went and stole someone else's man?"
So, is Yoshiko Takeuchi's current predicament partly due to her own actions?
No one can escape the butterfly effect.
"Show some respect! She doesn't owe you anything!" Fu Sheng reprimanded the two.
Lin Zhenzhen sneered: "Yes, she doesn't owe us anything, it's you, Fu Sheng, who owes us! The child doesn't have a normal identity, how can he live his life?"
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