Life can still be wonderful if you find the right person.
Aren't you tired of thinking so much all day? When you're with someone you love, you have to give your all without reservation; only sincerity can earn sincerity in return.
"Giving is something you should do, but giving without reservation is foolish, girl!"
Wang Xiuxiu and Liu Xue spoke earnestly, intending to use their own practical experience to have a good exchange and debate with Li Shuhe.
"Yes, Xiuxiu is right!"
As the saying goes, "Leave a way out for others, so you can meet again in the future."
Wang Xiuxiu started talking nonsense, trying to relate everything to emotions.
As they were talking, Xu Ruantang looked down and saw the steaming chicken on the table. She couldn't help but reach out with her chopsticks, pick up a piece, and put it in her mouth.
Her eyes widened when she took that bite.
The chicken is soaked in the broth, making it spicy, flavorful, and rich in sauce.
One bite and the aroma of meat explodes between your lips and teeth, each bite is full of rich flavor, fragrant and tender.
Xu Ruantang, her mouth greasy from eating, didn't even have time to wipe it off. She gave Wang Xiuxiu a thumbs up and praised, "This stir-fry is super, super delicious!"
The other two were instantly drawn to the food and eagerly picked up their chopsticks to try it.
Li Shuhe remembered that Xu Ruantang ate like a kitten, and it was rare to see her praise a dish like that.
Wang Xiuxiu wore a smug expression and began to boast about her own wares.
"Absolutely! This is a famous stir-fried chicken from my hometown—it's fresh, tender, and spicy. I used a lot of spices in this one, and the chicken was stir-fried at high temperature, so it's absolutely fragrant!"
Xu Ruantang nodded in full agreement, "Sister Xiuxiu, if you open a restaurant, the business will definitely be very good."
"They won't have the chance to enjoy it. This is my first time making it here!"
Liu Xue was probably a bit drunk and had a good time eating when she blurted out, "You haven't cooked this for your husband, Lao Lu? It's so delicious, maybe if Lao Lu eats it, he won't want you to leave."
The room fell silent immediately.
Before everyone got drunk, they avoided the topic, since everyone knew that Lu Shishen had filed for divorce.
Complaining about Liu Xue's husband not handing over all his salary is a minor matter, and advising Li Shuhe to choose her man carefully is also not a big deal, but divorce is a major issue.
Seeing everyone stunned, Wang Xiuxiu smiled indifferently and called out to them, "Eat up, what are you standing there for?"
Everyone then started eating again. Liu Xue and Li Shuhe were afraid that she would turn on them and hit them after only a few words, just like before.
Xu Ruantang wasn't worried at all, because she was no longer the Wang Xiuxiu who loved Lu Shi to the point of obsession.
The group ate and clinked their glasses repeatedly, chatting about the trivialities of daily life.
Besides the men, there was the gossip of the neighbors and the children.
By the time most of the fried chicken on the table had been eaten, the other three, except for Xu Ruantang, were clearly drunk.
Wang Xiuxiu started to slur her words.
Although Xu Ruantang frequently clinked glasses, she only took a small sip each time, deliberately controlling herself.
One reason was that there were two children sleeping inside, and another reason was that she wanted to get some information out of Wang Xiuxiu today.
After a few tentative questions, it was discovered that Wang Xiuxiu answered whatever was asked.
Xu Ruantang approached her cautiously and asked, "Sister Xiuxiu, do you think Chen Ji and I have a future?"
Wang Xiuxiu looked up at her, her eyes glazed over, "Chen Ji? Commander Chen?"
She seemed to be talking to herself, speaking very softly, but Xu Ruantang heard her clearly.
Wang Xiuxiu said, "Hey, how could someone as outstanding as Commander Chen have such severe PTSD that he committed suicide? How pitiful."
Xu Ruantang was stunned for several minutes before she could recover.
If people speak the truth when they're drunk, then she's certain that Wang Xiuxiu and she aren't wearing the same book.
But that book clearly stated Chen Ji's fate, which is why Wang Xiuxiu knew it so clearly.
Did Chen Jihui suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder?
She could hardly believe it; even now, Chen Ji hadn't shown the slightest sign of anything amiss.
Xu Ruantang's mind was in complete turmoil, her heart felt like it was being squeezed, and she could hardly breathe.
She tried to calm herself down, repeatedly reminding herself that things that haven't happened can always be changed.
Just like Chen Ji's leg, she came, and he recovered just the same.
Xu Ruantang quickly pieced together the entire sequence of events and planned to go back and find Chen Ji first, asking him to investigate Wang Xiuxiu.
If she doesn't show any abnormalities, she wants to spend some time with Wang Xiuxiu before confessing to her that she too has traveled through time.
The doors to the residential buildings here aren't very soundproof, and you can hear people talking outside.
"Company Commander Lu, you're back?" A female voice rang out, her tone slightly raised, sounding very happy. "I've been waiting for you here for a long time."
Then came footsteps, followed by a deep, magnetic male voice: "Is there something you need?"
“I was away performing for a while and only just got back recently. These things are local specialties and aren’t worth much.”
The woman's voice paused for a moment, then continued, "Company Commander Lu, take this back and eat it with Xiao Zhao."
Xu Ruantang vaguely felt that the female voice was familiar, but she had been drinking and was slow to react, so she couldn't remember who it was for a while.
She turned to look at the other three people in the room. Apart from Wang Xiuxiu still playing with her wine glass, the other two had already fallen asleep on the table.
Wang Xiuxiu obviously heard the sound too, and looked up from the table to meet Xu Ruantang's gaze.
Her eyes, which had been misty before, were now sparkling with excitement and anticipation.
Xu Ruantang: "......"
What's all this excitement about?
Before she could react, Wang Xiuxiu stood up and walked towards the door.
Xu Ruantang immediately followed.
When she got there, Wang Xiuxiu yanked open the door.
Outside, Lu Shishen frowned, facing Jia Shuling, who looked shy and carried a basket full of food.
The two turned their heads at the sound and met Xu Ruantang and Wang Xiuxiu's gazes. One frowned even more, and the other's face turned pale for a moment.
Jia Shuling had no idea there were other people in the room.
She thought only Wang Xiuxiu and Lu Xiaozhao were there, and she deliberately came at this time, saying those things intentionally for Wang Xiuxiu to hear.
In the past, whenever Wang Xiuxiu heard this, she would have a big argument with Lu Shishen.
Although Lu Shishen always rejected her advances, he never accepted anything she offered.
However, Wang Xiuxiu would still get angry and make a scene, feeling that Lu Shishen disliked her.
I heard that their divorce papers have been submitted, and judging by the timeline, they should have been approved by now.
Jia Shuling felt that, based on Wang Xiuxiu's past behavior, she would definitely cling to her and refuse to let go.
She needs to add fuel to the fire, make the fire burn brighter, so that they can get a divorce smoothly.
Only then could Wang Xiuxiu pack her bedding and get out of here!
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