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Yao Wei was the designated marriage partner chosen by Li Shengnan's father. Although Li Shengnan initially felt rebellious about it, over time she found that this pretty boy was quite handsome and had a decent job. He talked a bit too much and seemed somewhat superficial, but overall, her impression of him was not bad.
Later, when comparing him to Zhang Qiang, who had been demoted from Ouyang Xiaxue's family, she found herself preferring Yao Wei even more. In contrast to Hu Ruoyun, the student that Mao Na had found, Yao Wei gained several additional points in her mind. At least this pretty boy from her family had a promising future, unlike Zhang Qiang and Hu Ruoyun, who were filled with uncertainties and variables.
However, things took a turn when Zhang Qiang made a comeback and ended up marrying Ouyang Xiaxue. Which girl wouldn’t yearn for a romantic and beautiful love story? Seeing Ouyang Xiaxue’s happy expression at the wedding deeply moved her. Despite having weathered many storms, her sister ultimately married for love!
When Hu Ruoyun was not accepted by Jiangbei University, Li Shengnan had doubts about his future with Mao Na. But watching the two of them so sweetly in love made her feel there was no reason to continue dragging things out with Yao Wei. The moment she transitioned from girlhood to womanhood, she became enchanted by Yao Wei's sweet words. Eventually, they naturally got married, and she believed she too was marrying for love.
As a new life began to grow within her, she felt that her life was finally fulfilling. In the past, she had heard whispers about Yao Wei but preferred to believe in his loyalty and selectively ignored what she deemed "rumors." After the child was born, most of her energy went into caring for this little one until yesterday when a shocking revelation nearly knocked the breath out of her.
Whether it was infidelity or betrayal, it was something that should never have come from the man she loved! But facts are facts; they do not change simply because she wished them away. At that moment, she felt like the most failed woman in the world!
Ouyang Xiaxue and Zhang Qiang had once been a pair of star-crossed lovers, but they eventually found happiness together. Their father-daughter relationship healed, and after Zhang Qiang's resurgence, he soared high... Mao Na’s unremarkable boyfriend had even gotten into college. While he wasn’t exactly handsome, he wasn’t hard on the eyes either. Just by looking at how Mao Na gazed at him, it was clear they were in love. Their future might have its awkward moments and challenges, but it likely wouldn’t reach the depths of her own despair.
And what about herself? She had become a laughingstock within the entire Annan County bureaucratic circle! Ouyang Xiaxue came over; Mao Na’s mother came too, offering heartfelt advice: "Try to let it go..." But who could simply let go of such matters overnight?
With a nursing baby in her arms—flesh of her flesh—though her heart felt as if it were being crushed with every breath, she still forced herself to hold on long enough for her good friends Ouyang Xiaxue and Aunt Xiuzhen to leave without worry.
Her mother stayed nearby, carefully watching over her. Seeing her mother’s cautious demeanor only twisted the knife deeper in her heart! To reassure her family and friends, she asked her mother to cook for her. Yet only she knew that from the moment the noodles entered her mouth until they went down her throat, she couldn’t even tell what they tasted like!
The entire night passed in a half-dreaming state of torment; whenever she closed her eyes, she dreamed that Yao Wei had returned and that all the bad things had never happened... everything was back to its original happiness and beauty! Unfortunately, she would wake up almost immediately to find herself staring wide-eyed at the ceiling until the same dream returned again... then waking up once more...
A disoriented night passed, leaving a pounding headache in its wake. It was unclear whether it was morning or late morning when the door was knocked on, prompting Li Shengnan's mother to go and open it.
It was Mao Na, carrying bags of baby formula, small clothes, and toys for the child.
Li Shengnan managed a faint smile at Mao Na, her haggard appearance almost bringing tears to Mao Na's eyes. Yet she held back, pretending everything was fine as she set down her belongings and casually sat beside Li Shengnan and the child. "What's wrong? Can't you get over it?"
Her words offered no comfort, only questions and reproaches. Without waiting for a response, Mao Na launched into another tirade: "It's just a cheating scoundrel! Are you and your child going to perish without him? What is he anyway? Just a pretty face! Let me tell you, my dad said they’re discussing how to deal with him in the compound. The lightest punishment is dismissal from his job; if the rape charges stick, then it's up to the court for sentencing...
You did nothing wrong in this matter; you shouldn’t punish yourself for that heartless man’s mistakes. It’s not worth it! Just like you said when I broke up with Qiu—there’s no need to be angry; we should celebrate with three drinks instead.
You focus on raising your child and living your life. With your looks and figure, it won’t be long before you find a caring husband! And don’t let anyone say that child is his; we won’t even take his surname—let that bastard stew in his own anger!
Our black coal said that if he ever gets the chance to see him, he’ll give him ten slaps right away..."
Li Shengnan's mother listened on the side, feeling a chill run down her spine. This girl named Mao wasn’t like this before; why was she speaking so harshly now? Was she here to offer comfort or to stir up trouble?
According to the older generation's mindset, it’s best for couples to stay together; even if one party makes a mistake, reconciliation is always possible. But what this girl was saying sounded so definitive—if he lost his job, that could be acceptable, but if he got sentenced, there would be no hope for her daughter at all!
And it didn’t stop there. Seeing a flicker of spirit return to Li Shengnan's face, Mao Na continued: "You mustn’t think about forgiving him or getting back together in the future.
There’s a girl in our class who had issues with her husband; there wasn’t much going on until she foolishly decided to sleep with a married man from Class Two! I told my black coal about this situation; guess what he said?"
Li Shengnan blurted out: "What did Xiao Hu say?"
Mao Na suppressed her excitement; as long as they could communicate, the weight on her heart would lighten considerably. She continued: "Xiao Hu told me, ‘Stay away from her in the future; don’t hang out with her anymore! No normal man can accept such a situation—whether it's emotional infidelity or physical infidelity, it’s all unforgivable! It’s not just women; men are the same!’ He had never spoken to me like that before; I was scared when he said those things.
He also mentioned that a marital relationship is like a pristine white sheet of paper. Once there’s an issue in the relationship, it’s like crumpling that paper—no matter how hard you try to smooth it out later, can it ever return to its original state without any creases? We’re all adults here; when mistakes are made, one must pay the price!
You shouldn’t even think about that bastard anymore—just focus on raising your child and taking care of yourself so that your future life dazzles him and drives him mad!"
Li Shengnan's eyes sparkled with energy. "Sister, I'm listening to you!"
She turned to her mother and said, "Mom, make me a bowl of noodles, a big one, and add four fried eggs!"
The elderly woman, Huan Huan, happily headed to the kitchen, wiping her eyes as she walked. Her daughter had truly come back to life!
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