Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
When Shu Pan received the call from Xiaomeng, she had just finished vomiting, rinsed her mouth, and saw that the caller ID displayed Ye Xiaomengâs name. Without hesitation, she answered.
âXiaomeng, whatâs wrong?â Shu Pan asked uncertainly.
âMmm.â On the other end, Ye Xiaomeng replied, her voice sounding faint and devoid of vitality.
âHey, Iâm getting married next Monday. Will you come to the wedding?â Although she was talking about her wedding, Shu Pan couldnât sense any joy in her tone.
âXiaomeng, do you know about Cheng Yang and his childhood friend?â Shu Pan felt that there was no need to conceal it anymore.
Ye Xiaomengâs complexion changed on the other side of the phone. âGirl, how do you know?â
âLast time, when we went to the mall for noodles, I ran into them. But Cheng Yang only introduced her as a sister. However, their interactions seemed quite intimate. So, I warned Cheng Yang. I didnât expect him to escalate things further. Judging from your reaction now, I assume you already know,â Shu Pan said, feeling that she wasnât good at comforting others, but now that Xiaomeng knew, would she still hurriedly decide to get married? Was that the right choice?
âHe told me sheâs his sister, a friend. Because she doesnât have any other family in Bin City, heâs taking care of her. Girl, you donât understand. Weâve been together for ten yearsâ¦â Xiaomengâs voice choked up, making it difficult for her to continue.
âXiaomeng, I understand. There arenât many decades in a personâs life, but
Cheng Yang has made his stance clear. Does he really just see her as a sister? Arenât they still connected by their childhood memories?â Shu Pan was worried that Xiaomeng might suffer even more in the future.
âGirl, I canât worry about that anymore. Besides, we have a child now. No matter what, I have to give us a chance.â Xiaomengâs voice sounded somewhat ethereal, as if she were talking to herself.
âXiaomeng, youâre really a fool. But promise me, donât sacrifice yourself.â Shu Pan suddenly felt a surge of compassion for Xiaomeng. Reality was indeed cruel.
In fairy tales, the prince and Cinderella overcame numerous obstacles to be together and live happily ever after. But Xiaomeng and Cheng Yang had been together for ten years. How many people had envied and admired them during those ten years? Yet in the end, there was no fairy tale ending.
âStop talking about me. Girl, how are you?â Xiaomeng suddenly changed the topic.
âWell⦠Xiaomeng, actually, I got a divorce, and Iâm pregnant.â Shu Pan said in a hushed tone.
âWhat? When did this happen? Why didnât you tell me? Is the child Gu Shaotingâs?â Ye Xiaomeng exclaimed, feeling a bit overwhelmed by Shu Panâs words.
âDonât get excited, be careful of the child. Yes, the child is Gu Shaotingâs, but I donât intend to let him know. I will raise the child on my own.â Shu Panâs tone was resolute.
âGirl, do you think youâre the Virgin Mary? Doing something so noble. Raising a child isnât the same as raising a cat or a dog. Arenât you adding unnecessary pressure to yourself?â Ye Xiaomengâs tone was strikingly similar to Auntie Luâs. âIâm very lonely. I want a child as a company. I donât regret my choice.â
âSigh, youâre even more foolish than me.â Xiaomeng knew that Shu Panâs decision wouldnât easily change.
âThis year hasnât been favorable for the two of us sisters.â Xiaomeng forced a smile, feeling like they were having a streak of bad luck.
âXiaomeng, everything will get better. You have to stay strong. Thereâs no obstacle that canât be overcome. Oh, by the way, Iâm in Lotus Town now, my hometown. Iâm no longer in Bin City. If you have some free time, come over and unwind. The air here is fresh, and the scenery is beautiful.â Shu Pan finally remembered to inform Ye Xiaomeng about this.
âWhat else are you keeping from me?â Ye Xiaomeng couldnât help but roll her eyes, unable to contain her curiosity..