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In the end, Cheng Qiuyi proved to Liu Shuhan that when someone gets angry, eating as much winter melon as they want is of no use. Liu Shuhan couldn't understand how she had been blind in the past, thinking that Cheng Qiuyi was aloof.
In the middle of the night, Cheng Qiuyi and Liu Shuhan were cuddled together in bed. Just when Liu Shuhan thought Cheng Qiuyi had fallen asleep, she suddenly heard her say, "Shu Han, do you want to know about my grievances with the Cheng Family?"
Cheng Qiuyi hadn't planned to share these messy matters with Liu Shuhan, but something A-Zhi said during the day had slightly touched her. In love, no one protects anyone; Cheng Qiuyi had deliberately kept her own matters from Liu Shuhan to protect her, but that didn't change the fact that Liu Shuhan was already entangled in this conflict.
Liu Shuhan was a bit surprised. Of course, she wanted to know everything about Cheng Qiuyi, but she also knew these were Cheng Qiuyi's scars. It felt too painful to tear them open so brutally; how could Liu Shuhan bear it? So she shook her head and said, "Don't tell me; I don't want to know."
Cheng Qiuyi could see through Liu Shuhan's intentions. Her heart softened as she stroked Liu Shuhan's hair and said, "But I want to tell you, Shu Han. I've carried these burdens alone for so many years; I'm tired now and want someone to share them with me."
Liu Shuhan looked up and said, "Qiu Yi, I am willing to share them with you."
"Actually, there's not much to say. My family used to have some money; wealthy families generally have similar issues. My father had an affair behind my mother's back. Later, when my mother passed away, barely cold in her grave, he brought home the son of the woman he was involved with. That woman is Shen Wenqin."
Liu Shuhan had guessed some of this before and wasn't too surprised. However, she was still furious about Cheng Father's actions; as a husband and father, he showed no responsibility at all. Liu Shuhan felt sorry for Cheng Qiuyi while also thinking that Cheng Qiuyi had become such an outstanding person likely due to Mother Cheng's good upbringing. However, when Liu Shuhan recalled Shen Wenqin saying that Cheng Father was terminally ill and had only a few days left to live, she felt a bit melancholic. Cheng Father's first half of life seemed carefree and reckless, neglecting his wife and daughter; now he was suffering from such an illness—was it karma?
Cheng Qiuyi continued, "Later I went abroad for my studies; out of sight, out of mind. The Cheng Family acted as if I didn't exist from then on. But I have something that has always bothered Cheng Tianhong."
"What is it?"
"Although the Cheng Family is a business founded by generations of my family, by the time it reached Cheng Tianhong's hands, it was already showing signs of decline. It was my mother who pushed through significant reforms against all odds that gradually improved the Cheng Family's development. The old master of the Cheng Family—my grandfather—appreciated my mother's contributions and allocated eleven percent of the shares to her.
"The Old Master Cheng originally held fifty-one percent of the shares and had absolute control over the Cheng Family. These shares became dispersed between Cheng Tianhong and my mother. Over the years, Cheng Tianhong has acquired quite a few scattered shares but still holds only about forty-five percent in total.
"That eleven percent later came into my hands, which is why Cheng Tianhong has always been wary of me taking away what he wants to leave for his son in the Cheng Family."
Liu Shuhan listened half-understandingly to what Cheng Qiuyi said. She looked at Cheng Qiuyi and couldn't help but find her captivating as she spoke confidently; for a moment, she was completely entranced.
Cheng Qiuyi sarcastically said, "Cheng Tianhong can't even manage the little family business of the Cheng Family, and now he has to come begging me. What a joke."
After she finished speaking, she waited for Liu Shuhan's reaction. After a long time with no response, she turned to see Liu Shuhan staring blankly at her, as if her soul had flown away.
Cheng Qiuyi chuckled and tapped Liu Shuhan on the forehead, "Welcome back, silly."
Only then did Liu Shuhan's eyes start to move, and she exclaimed in admiration, "Qiu Yi, you look so cool when you're serious."
Cheng Qiuyi pinched her cheek and smiled, "Am I pretty?"
"Pretty!" Liu Shuhan nodded.
"Beautiful or not?"
"Beautiful!" Liu Shuhan nodded vigorously.
"Do you love me?"
"I love you!" Liu Shuhan nodded fiercely.
"Then how about we do it again?"
"..." Liu Shuhan turned over, facing away from Cheng Qiuyi. "Go away, I don't have a girlfriend as shameless as you."
Cheng Qiuyi leaned over Liu Shuhan, biting her bare shoulder. She stretched out her long arm to pull her into an embrace, resting her chin on Liu Shuhan's head and contentedly closing her eyes for a good night's sleep.
...
C City was hot; even after the beginning of autumn, the temperature showed no signs of dropping. Cheng Qiuyi was discussing with Liu Shuhan about finding a cool place to escape the heat when Liu Shuhan interrupted her, "Don't even think about it. I just got a raise; if I take ten or twenty days off, my boss would definitely fire me."
Liu Shuhan loved plants and had planted quite a few flowers and greenery on the balcony of Cheng Qiuyi's home. She took good care of them, and these days, the blooming flowers and sprouting leaves created a lively scene.
As the autumn breeze blew in the evening, the heat in the air finally lessened a bit. Liu Shuhan was watering a lush green plant with a small watering can when Cheng Qiuyi casually plucked a leaf from the little green seedling, looking mournful. "Shu Han, we've been together for so long, yet we've never gone out to have fun properly."
Liu Shuhan swatted Cheng Qiuyi's hand away, feeling pained. "What are you doing pulling leaves? There aren't many to begin with; you'll make it bald!"
Cheng Qiuyi glared at the plant, gritting her teeth. Liu Shuhan already had little time in a day, and now she was sharing it with these little things. She vowed to take them out at some point!
"Shu Han, why don't you quit this job? I can help you find a new one with a higher salary!"
"Save it." Liu Shuhan pushed Cheng Qiuyi aside. "Get out of the way; I'm going to cook."
Cheng Qiuyi was displeased and, taking advantage of Liu Shuhan's distraction, yanked another leaf off the little bald tree.
"Cheng Qiuyi, if you pull my flowers again, we’re not done!"
Cheng Qiuyi quickly tossed the tender leaf into the flower pot and covered it with some soil, pretending nothing had happened.
She dusted off her hands and headed to the kitchen when her phone rang. Picking it up, she saw it was A-Zhi.
"A-Zhi, what's going on so late?"
A-Zhi shouted anxiously, "Miss, Ameng is going into labor!"
"What? Isn't her due date next week?" Cheng Qiuyi felt a bit nervous too. "Don't panic; take her to the hospital. I'll rush over right away."
After hanging up the phone, Cheng Qiuyi grabbed her coat and headed outside. Liu Shuhan heard the commotion in the kitchen and rushed out. "What's wrong?"
"A-Zhi's wife is going into labor; I need to hurry over to see."
"Wait a moment!" Liu Shuhan quickly turned off the stove. "I'll go with you."
"It's late at night, and who knows how long it will take? You have work tomorrow, so don't go. Just listen," Cheng Qiuyi said as she put on her shoes and stood up.
Liu Shuhan's expression was firm. "No, A-Zhi is your friend, which makes him my friend too. If a friend has something going on at home, I have to go help."
Cheng Qiuyi had no choice but to agree. "Alright, alright, our Shu Han is the most loyal. Hurry up and change your shoes; let's go."
When they arrived at the delivery room, A-Zhi was already there, pacing like a headless fly at the entrance. Sweat was dripping down his forehead. Upon seeing Cheng Qiuyi and Liu Shuhan, he hurried over. "Miss, Miss Liu, you’re here!"
"How's your wife doing?"
"She just got taken in; I don’t know," A-Zhi said as he squatted down, grabbing his hair and muttering, "Heavenly Father, please let everything go smoothly and ensure mother and child are safe..."
Cheng Qiuyi pulled A-Zhi up by the collar of his shirt. "Stop scaring yourself. Your wife and my son will definitely be fine."
Liu Shuhan laughed and said, "How do you know it's a son? What if it's a daughter?"
Cheng Qiuyi laughed too. "A daughter would be even better; she should look like her mother and will definitely be a beauty in the future. Shu Han, you haven't met A-Zhi's wife yet, have you? She's stunning—a rare beauty! I don't know what kind of luck A-Zhi has to marry someone like that."
"Really?" Liu Shuhan's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "How beautiful is she?"
"You'll find out when you see her," Cheng Qiuyi teased.
With Liu Shuhan and Cheng Qiuyi joking around, A-Zhi finally relaxed a bit; the tension on his face eased.
They waited for more than two hours at the entrance of the delivery room until the surgery was over. As soon as the doctor came out, A-Zhi couldn't wait to ask, "Doctor, how is my wife?"
"She had a smooth delivery; both mother and child are safe. The baby weighs three kilograms. Congratulations, Mr. Song, on your precious daughter."
"Really?" A-Zhi was so happy that he almost jumped up, shaking the doctor's hand vigorously. "Thank you, doctor, thank you, doctor! That's great, that's great..."
Cheng Qiuyi lifted his foot and kicked A-Zhi's knee lightly. "Are you out of your mind with joy? Hurry up and go see your wife!"
Only then did A-Zhi react, scrambling to go see his wife, leaving Cheng Qiuyi and Liu Shuhan behind to ask about the child's situation.
"Qiu Yi, shall we go see the baby? I've never seen a newborn before," Liu Shuhan said.
Cheng Qiuyi thought about A-Zhi, who was still in the delivery room with his wife, realizing he wouldn't be able to attend to his daughter for a while. He nodded. "Let's go then; I want to see what the baby looks like too."
The newborn baby had wrinkled skin and was completely red, resembling a little monkey. Liu Shuhan looked a bit disappointed. "Why does this baby look different from the ones I see on TV?"
Cheng Qiuyi laughed. "They all look like this when they're born. They'll look better in a few days."
After staring at the wrinkled little monkey for a while, Liu Shuhan found it somewhat endearing and sighed. "Life is truly amazing; it's incredible that such a tiny little thing can grow up."
She looked at Cheng Qiuyi and couldn't help but wonder what their child would be like if they ever had one. Would the child be as good-looking as Cheng Qiuyi?
But since Cheng Qiuyi had decided to be with her, it seemed she would never have the chance to have a child of her own. Liu Shuhan felt a bit sad and guilty as she held Cheng Qiuyi's hand. "Qiu Yi, I'm sorry."
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