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Distant and Silent Love
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In the midst of a standoff, my father wheeled my mother in. She had been unfortunate, injuring her spine when she fell down the stairs, leaving her unable to stand for the rest of her life. Upon seeing me, my mother became agitated.
"Jiang Maiye, you caused me to fall down the stairs! From now on, you must take responsibility for all my needs."
During this time, my father had been taking care of her tirelessly, hoping someone would take over.
"Mai Ye, how can you be so selfish? Knowing your mother is easily agitated, why provoke her?"
"It's not easy at home; stop playing around outside and come back to take care of the old and the young."
I thought I had become numb enough to these words. Yet, they still pierced through me sharply.
Back in school, I was smarter than Jiang Qinghuan and had better grades. But my parents never saw my strengths. They wouldn’t allow me to surpass their eldest daughter for fear of hurting her feelings. Even now, they would rather hand over the company to outsiders than let me have any part in it. Only when they needed a caregiver did they remember that I had qualifications as a nutritionist, a psychological analyst, and a nurse. They wished I would come home to serve them like a beast of burden.
I looked up at my father, who had always been stern with me. "You have never seen me. I listened to you and married Lu Yancheng; he brought you investments."
"This asset is enough to repay you many times over for raising me."
"Compared to what you invested in my sister, it's just a drop in the bucket."
"From now on, I will not acknowledge you as my parents. Unless you go bankrupt, don’t expect me to pay any support."
Jiang Mu shouted angrily: "Get her out! Someone like her is heartless by nature and will eventually be struck by lightning!"
I looked at her with cold eyes: "If you don’t love me, why did you give birth to me?"
She closed her eyes and said nothing. But I knew that hating someone requires no reason. For instance, resenting my existence was what led to Jiang Qinghuan's poor health since childhood. Or believing I was worthless yet marrying Lu Yancheng with my father's support to maintain cooperation between our families.
I pushed this entire family out of my mind.
Those who do not love me are not worth my time or thoughts.
Strangely enough, I wonder if it’s true that when you lose something in one place, you gain it in another. Zhou Bailin says I am sensitive to numbers and market changes, easily capturing shifts in various industries, with an increasingly sharp eye for investment.
The investment market is highly competitive. As a college graduate who became a housewife right after, I somehow manage to accurately place my money in the right places every time.
“It’s just luck!”
“I don’t think so.”
Zhou Bailin looks at me seriously, his eyes sparkling like little stars.
“While a person’s vision is certainly important, I’ve noticed your greatest strength is your diligence.”
“Once you decide to research a field, you work tirelessly to dig up in-depth industry reports and policy impact analyses.”
“Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. By the time you make a decision, you’ve already done extensive groundwork.”
His words feel like a small hammer, quietly chipping away at the ice that has long encased my heart.
During the years I was married to Lu Yancheng, I wanted to be a good wife and mother. To take care of both father and son, I studied hard and obtained many certificates. But all I received in return were my parents’ mocking remarks, Lu Yancheng’s indifferent gaze, and Lu Siqing’s cold words. They could never see my strengths.
“Jiang Maiye, what’s the point of getting so many certificates? Don’t let it interfere with taking care of Lu Siqing.”
“Jiang Maiye, Sister You is dead; can you stop comparing yourself to her? She will always be Yan Chen’s white moonlight, and you will never measure up.”
After the divorce, it felt as if I had entered another dimension. Zhou Bailin praises my investment acumen; Little Apple compliments my cake-making skills; Zhou Baya raves about the delicious confinement meals I prepared for her.
Being recognized feels wonderful. It allows me to sense waves of affection—warm and comforting.
At my first high-level cocktail party, I wore a custom-made black gown with a train, my exquisite maroon curls cascading down my shoulders, and my lips painted a vibrant red.
Zhou Bailin was mesmerized.
Little Apple chuckled and said, “Uncle Zhou, wipe your drool.”
His dark eyes fixed on me for a long moment before reluctantly shifting away.
"Mai Ye, you look great like this; you should dress up more often."
I smiled softly.
In the past, I had dressed casually to take care of Lu Siqing, opting for T-shirts and jeans that made me look like a college student.
At Zhou Bailin's company, I wore standard business attire.
Since my career had taken off dramatically, I not only immersed myself in financial knowledge but also enrolled in makeup and image styling courses.
Every day was a step towards improvement.
I enjoyed the transformation I was undergoing.
It felt like a butterfly breaking free from a dark cocoon, soaring towards the moonlight over Mai Ye's fields.
I held up my glass of red wine, greeting those who came to compliment me on my youthfulness and strong capabilities.
Zhou Bailin leaned in closer to whisper in my ear:
"Mai Ye, you’re now a well-known investor in the circle; who would dare underestimate you?"
"I owe it all to Zhou Boss's strong support," I replied playfully, feeling as if I had returned to my childhood.
Just as he reached out to ruffle my hair, a cold voice interrupted from behind:
"What are you two doing?"
Looking up, I saw Lu Yancheng.
He scanned me from head to toe, his tone surprisingly appreciative:
"If your parents saw you now, they probably wouldn't recognize you."
I felt indifferent to his attempt at closeness.
In recent days, Zhou Bailin had introduced me to many people in the industry, and naturally, the topics surrounding me had increased.
Lu Yancheng had heard about it too.
He sent me a message saying he never knew I had such an investment talent.
I had spent so long at home that it felt like a waste of potential.
I chose not to respond.
After our divorce, Lu Yancheng had to carve out time to deal with our son and Mother-in-law's matters, inevitably neglecting work.
He lost significant contracts to competitors, leaving him quite drained.
At this moment, he stepped closer to me:
"Mai Ye, I used to think that housewives relied on their husbands, but I never realized that it was because of you all protecting the home front that men had the energy to go out and fight."
"I'm sorry for neglecting you in the past. Can you give me a chance to start over?"
I rolled my eyes dramatically.
The long-lost barrage lit up.
It's strange to think about.
After the divorce, I don't know if it was because I refused to remarry, but the barrage disappeared.
"Hey? Finally able to send barrage messages! Is it because of the change in the female lead's storyline?"
"I always thought Lu Jiang's family was too much, using the female lead as a cash cow, forcing her to be a housewife, and even scolding her for stealing from her brother-in-law—how heartless!"
"This is way more exciting than the original plot! After the divorce, the female lead has become so fierce and beautiful; she shines even without the male lead!"
I was taken aback.
In the past, I was timid and weak, dependent on my family and Lu Yancheng.
Whether it was those around me or fans in the barrage, they all urged me to hold on tightly to a quality male lead.
They advised me to be more accommodating; after all, the male lead came from a wealthy family—what's wrong with being a nanny?
As long as I raised Lu Siqing well, I would surely have a place in the Lu Family in the future.
Their words were all in support of Lu Yancheng simply because he was much stronger than I was.
Times have changed.
When a person becomes strong enough, only good people surround them.
Suddenly, a phrase came to mind:
"My dear, there is no one else out there; it's just you."
Once, the barrage felt like an index of fate, telling me that I had to follow the predetermined storyline.
But I refused to be a pawn controlled by others.
I didn't want to live a life filled with grievances and discomfort.
I wanted to change my surroundings and my fate, but first, I needed to change myself.
Looking back on this journey, I'm grateful that I persisted in learning and never gave up.
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