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Although the atmosphere among the six adults was harmonious, an undercurrent of tension was palpable. I feared causing any misunderstandings, so I pretended to take care of Shuangshuang, immersing myself in the role of a caregiver, hoping to go unnoticed by everyone.
However, whether Qin Yi was there for me remained uncertain. While I was placing the grilled mushrooms on Shuangshuang's plate, Qin Yi suddenly said, "I didn't know the baby liked mushrooms. Zhuang Jun, what else does she like? I need to take note so I can take good care of her appetite later. I believe you've noticed her balanced diet, so I'm not worried about that."
I awkwardly replied, "She really enjoys vegetables and beef. Among the vegetables, she loves mushrooms the most—shiitake and lion's mane mushrooms are her favorites. She likes apple juice and especially loves chicken wings from McDonald's, but too much isn't good for her; she usually has them just once a week."
Looking back, there were actually many details I thought I had forgotten, but they lingered in my mind. Once I started speaking, everything became exceptionally clear.
If it weren't for Miao Miao clearing her throat, I might have continued rambling on, completely oblivious to how foolish I was being. Here I was, chatting about my understanding of Shuangshuang in front of her biological mother—wasn't that just adding to her troubles? Especially with so many people around; Qin Yi must be hating me.
I glanced at Qin Yi with guilt. She maintained a bright smile while looking at me and seemed unbothered. "That's great! Thank you so much, Zhuang Jun. I've noted everything you said. When I have time, I'll ask you more since I'm still not very familiar with the baby's habits."
I could only nod awkwardly and respond with vague affirmations when Lu Ming suddenly chimed in, "She’s used to being a single child."
I stared blankly as Qin Yi's smile deepened. Miao Miao cleared her throat again, and I realized I should lower my head like the others and pretend I wasn't there. Oh right, only Wang Nan was different; she kept tilting her head to look at the people beside her and occasionally placed food from her plate onto Miao Miao's.
However, Miao Miao left it untouched.
Well then, without needing Miao Miao's reminder this time, I obediently redirected my gaze as if I hadn't seen anything.
It felt like an immersive banquet filled with intrigue; the experience was akin to riding a roller coaster. Everyone here was sharp-witted; even casual exchanges felt like a natural back-and-forth filled with barbs disguised as compliments.
Even a few words exchanged during this interaction yielded rich insights—I almost wanted to jot them down in a notebook.
The fish that had not been caught was irrelevant; instead, some individuals here had become the big fish—those who were consistently hooked.
Now Lu Ming had become quite the catch himself; he stood by the riverbank enjoying the scenery while Qin Yi stood beside him. When he returned to the dining table to eat, Qin Yi sat next to him. It felt completely natural—like two people in love. Unlike Lu Ming, however, Qin Yi exuded her own aura that matched his perfectly; thus, her closeness didn’t come off as needy but rather like two stones that just happened to be placed together.
Gu Xiang appeared beside me at some point while munching on an apple. Following my gaze, she handed me an apple as well.
"The vitamins in apples are quite good; they can replenish nutrients in the body's organs and delay fatigue," Gu Xiang said seriously.
I was skeptical. "What organs?"
"The eyes."
"........."
Suddenly, I felt that Gu Xiang was the real weirdo. If it weren't for not wanting to disturb Miao Miao and Wang Nan, and not daring to interrupt Lu Ming and Qin Yi, I would definitely want to swing my fist at Gu Xiang's face and then laugh at him before running away.
But reality was like this; I could only and dared to stay with Gu Xiang. We were like two pitiful creatures forgotten by the world. In the end, I suggested that we use apples as a toast and have a drink!
Gu Xiang looked at me meaningfully.
"Zhuang Jun, you were very different when I first met you. I believe you will get better and better, and I look forward to meeting the previous you soon. You must have been an extraordinary girl. Come on, let's finish this apple."
I felt a warmth in my heart and pushed the apple in my hand toward Gu Xiang, clinking it with the apple in his hand, and said boldly, "Come on, let's finish this apple!"
So there were two pairs of people entangled in emotional disputes: one pair liked each other, another pair had once liked each other, and a little girl was lying on a lounge chair sound asleep, covered with Lu Ming's jacket.
Two others had changed their demeanor and were intensely munching on their apples without any regard for their image. When Miao Miao came over, she exclaimed, "You two must be crazy! Eating apples like that—did you starve to death in your past life or have you never eaten before? You look like rats! It scared me when I got closer."
Gu Xiang and I exchanged glances, silently despising Miao Miao. She didn't understand; this was a bond called deep feelings—when feelings are deep, one swallows whole; when they are shallow, one just nibbles.
Alcohol is like this; apples should be too.
An exceptionally exciting fishing trip ended just as I was about to get into Lu Ming's car when Qin Yi called out to me: "Zhuang Jun, why don't you ride with me? You can keep the baby company; get closer to her. I still have some things I'd like to consult with you."
Naturally, Lu Ming ignored Qin Yi's words. Wang Nan and Gu Xiang didn't want to get involved, while Miao Miao linked her arm with mine: "Let's go; I'm coming too."
So the men and women took separate cars, and Qin Yi did not inquire about anything as she claimed, perhaps because Miao Miao was present.
After getting out of the car, I sighed in relief and exchanged a glance with Miao Miao. Suddenly, Miao Miao asked me, "Did Gu Xiang call you today? What did he say?"
I recounted the situation of Gu Xiang reaching out to me, and Miao Miao nodded lightly. "Alright, it seems he doesn't want to cause you trouble; he probably wants to treat you like one of his own. Don't be fooled by how nice these people seem; they are actually quite exclusive and hard to get into their circle. I thought Gu Xiang was trying to make things difficult for you, but it seems that's not the case. You can relax."
"Actually, I wasn't worried at all; I never thought in that direction." Why would he make things difficult for me? Isn't that just looking for trouble? Do rich people really have nothing better to do?
"That's just you being oblivious. But sometimes, foolish people have good fortune. This is a good thing. Alright, I was worried about you, but now that everything's fine, let's go home quickly. I have a game scheduled with someone."
Miao Miao hurried me along towards home. I asked her, "What do you think of Wang Nan? I actually feel that your relationship can still be salvaged."
It really should be salvaged; otherwise, it would be a pity. Wang Nan's gaze has been fixed on Miao Miao without any sign of wanting to look away—how terrifying that bond is.
"What can I think? As long as he has arms and legs and his eyes are still intact on his face, I'm relieved. At least he's still alive and well. As for how he looks, he's lost some weight; he must have worn a couple of extra layers to appear the same as before, but he definitely has lost weight. He used to refuse to wear that Grayish-Blue Sweater, saying it was too thick."
The various descriptions from Miao Miao were all memories accumulated over time, and hearing them made me feel quite uncomfortable. Who would have thought things would develop into what they are now?
"Are you planning to continue with him? Enduring some hardships and not worrying about how his family sees you? Or would you rather stay by his side now when you can only see him occasionally but can't stand next to him?"
Both choices felt tormenting; if I had to choose, I wouldn't be able to decide.
"Let's talk about it later; hurry up a bit! I have people waiting for me for Imperial City PK!" Miao Miao seemed very anxious; it looked like she had truly fallen into gaming addiction. Well, it's better than being alone with my thoughts.
To achieve that goal as well, I wanted to join Miao Miao in playing. I hadn't played before, which made my skills poor; after a few rounds, I couldn't keep up.
"Forget it; this game isn't suitable for me. I'm getting old and clumsy."
Miao Miao was thoroughly enjoying herself: "Don't say that! This game requires patience; without patience, you can't do anything. Life is so dull right now—it's boring! Play some games and relax a bit."
It’s true, I’m thinking about divorce now. I don’t have much hope anyway; every day is just boring, and my sleep quality has improved quite a bit. When Miao Miao is at work, I stay home and work too. I spend my days lost in thought, and I’ve even forgotten how boring it is.
“Miao Miao, I want to find a job. This time, don’t help me; I’ll do it myself. It might take more effort and time, but if I’m tired, I might rest better.”
“That’s fine. Once you get divorced, let’s go out and have some fun. I have some vacation days to take off, so I can go with you. Don’t rush into finding a job. Even though we’re poor, we can still travel on a budget.”
“Traveling on a budget still costs money. Just because I’m living frugally doesn’t mean I have extra cash for accommodation and transportation.” The thought of travel expenses makes me feel a bit stingy about money.
“You’re finally getting divorced! The mortgage and renovations were shared between you two. Although Wang Xu paid the down payment, you still have some income from it. Have you asked your lawyer about the specifics? I don’t know much about marriage or marriage law.”
Miao Miao doesn’t seem interested in these matters; maybe she shouldn’t be. But I’m not entirely sure either; it feels like it should be half and half. “I’ll go see Attorney Jin in a couple of days to ask; there shouldn’t be any issues.”
“Then that’s settled! We can go out and have a good time afterward; consider it a way to treat ourselves.”
Miao Miao is right; after the divorce, I should still get a portion of the assets, so for the time being, I won’t have to live like a headless fly just to survive. Traveling would be nice; it would help clear my mind.
When I can think this way, it shows my naivety. When considering problems and situations, I often don’t use my brain. If Wang Xu were really that good or if my mother-in-law would just give up, why would I end up in such a mess for a bit of freedom?
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