novelraw Chapter 573 - 490: Planning
Chapter 573 - 490: Planning
Su Meng gazed at the skies above the villa district. Deep down, she knew that she tended to overthink things, always imagining the worst.
Long Wu still loves her!
It’s just that this love has been clouded for some time.
Her least favorite thing right now is reminiscing, because all her memories were filled with Long Wu’s kindness toward her.
The moments of happiness they shared together.
Isn’t this how all women are? When you love a man, even if he makes mistakes or treats you poorly, you can’t help but remember the good he once brought into your life.
And so, you compromise and forgive time and time again, only to end up hurt even deeper in the end.
"Meng Meng!" Li Si looked at Su Meng with a face full of confusion. "What’s wrong?"
Su Meng pulled herself out of her thoughts and smiled at her. "Nothing! What did Shasha say?"
Li Si, slightly worried, sat down next to her, grabbing her hand with concern. "Meng Meng! Is there something bothering you? Please tell me, okay?"
Could it be that Long Wu hasn’t resolved the issue yet?
Otherwise, why would Su Meng have that self-deprecating expression, with a hint of nostalgic sorrow in her eyes?
Su Meng quickly denied, "What are you talking about? You’re overthinking! Did Shasha say whether she’s coming or not?"
"Bai Shasha’s away on a business trip. She said she told Xu Er to come over later! My husband said he’d come by after he finishes his work.
Meng Meng, do you think we’re good friends?"
Li Si looked at her seriously, as if expecting a definite answer.
Su Meng nodded, "Of course! You’re my best friend!"
"Okay then! Shouldn’t good friends be honest with one another? Meng Meng, do you think you’re good at hiding your feelings? Looking at you like this, I can tell there’s something weighing on your mind!"
Her intuition told her that Su Meng and Long Wu’s issues were not simple.
She had thought everything had already been resolved that day, but now it seemed the root of the problem hadn’t been uncovered and addressed!
Su Meng held Li Si’s hand in return, lowered her head, and after some time, finally spoke softly, "Sisi! To be honest, ever since we reconciled, I’ve been under tremendous pressure!"
"I knew that!" Li Si hugged her shoulder reassuringly, urging her to continue.
Su Meng smiled faintly and looked toward the grass field swaying in the breeze, "At first, I worried that there wouldn’t be any resolution between us. Later, when his mother acted that way toward me, I’ve been living with constant tension inside.
You know about the things I’ve been through—I can’t have children anymore. I’ve lost the ability to be a mother.
When his mother said that as long as I could get pregnant, she would agree to our marriage, I completely gave up. Because I knew I couldn’t. Later, I don’t know if it was fate taking pity on me or what.
I actually managed to get pregnant! I was overjoyed, you know?
It was like a terminal cancer patient suddenly being told they were misdiagnosed. The thrill was beyond winning the lottery!"
Li Si nodded emphatically, resonating with the magnitude of that feeling.
"Then what happened?"
Su Meng’s smile blossomed gleefully, "It was the most beautiful, happiest time of my life. He immediately proposed marriage and we planned our wedding.
I became a blissful bride, receiving blessings from all directions!
I thought I had finally achieved happiness! That all the darkness in the past was behind me.
My new life would be filled with happiness—true happiness."
Li Si thought back to that time. Su Meng had been radiant, full of life and joy.
She was nothing like the melancholic woman before her now, with sadness clouding her gaze.
"After the wedding, life was fairly relaxed. He doted on me, indulging my cravings—no matter how late at night—he would immediately put on clothes and go out to buy whatever I wanted.
I was deeply touched! Truly! So moved!
But gradually, his mother came, his elder mother-in-law came, more family members started living with us.
The conflicts piled up, and I became more and more anxious.
But then, he changed. He became so busy, so impatient!"
When Su Meng reached this point, she stopped talking. She let out a long sigh, tapping Li Si’s forehead with a smile filled with silent tears. "Why are you crying, Sisi? Come on! You and Shasha are my best friends. I hope you two find happiness! Really! Don’t be like me. My happiness feels like a cake with an expiry date!"
"Meng Meng! Don’t say that, okay? You’re scaring me! You and Brother Wu have conflicts, you can talk it out, sit down and have a proper conversation.
But your current state worries me—you know that, don’t you?"
Li Si even had this illusion, as if yesterday’s Su Meng, full of love, now had a heart that has turned cold.
Su Meng grinned mischievously, "Scared you, huh?"
Li Si sniffled, nodding hard, "Yeah! Big Sis, what’s up with you?"
She was genuinely scared.
"I’m teasing you! What do you think of my acting skills? If I wrote a screenplay, maybe it’d become a hit!"
Su Meng spoke with remarkable lightness, leaving Li Si unsure whether she had been joking or truly pouring out her feelings!
"Meng Meng! I don’t think you’re joking with me. So, what happened? Even if Brother Wu removed all his family members from the house, you’d still feel resentful and angry toward him, right?"
It was a crucial question. After all, women sometimes hold onto grudges, and especially during pregnancy, emotions run high.
"To say I have absolutely no resentment or anger wouldn’t be true! But it’s improved a lot! I know he’s been trying to make it up to me.
Some issues... I’ll just let time take its course. Maybe things will get better, maybe they won’t—who knows!"
"You mean you’ll go with the flow! That works too. Though honestly, I feel you and Brother Wu went through so many trials to be together. When problems arise, the two of you should really communicate well.
If you bottle everything up, how will anyone know? Anyway... ugh, I’m not sure I can even explain how I feel—it’s just this unsettling worry deep inside! Meng Meng, I’m really concerned about you!"
This time, Li Si felt even more strongly about Su Meng than last time.
Last time, although Su Meng had looked worn out, her eyes still held feelings for Brother Wu.
But now, when she mentioned Brother Wu, her calmness was almost alarming, just as Long Wu had said—calmness that bordered on fearsome.
Because only when someone has entirely let go, or moved on, or stopped loving, do they show this kind of calmness.
When you love someone, even just saying their name makes your eyes light up.
Su Meng looked earnestly into Li Si’s eyes, "Sisi! I’m okay! For the sake of the baby in my belly, I need to be strong! I’ve already mapped out a plan for my life after giving birth. Want to hear it?"
"Go on! What plan?" She was genuinely curious.
"I want to pursue advanced studies again and pick up my paintbrush. I don’t want my child to look at me one day and see me as nothing more than a stay-at-home mom."
Su Meng had been reflecting deeply lately. If she hadn’t experienced this love affair with Long Wu...
She might have already become an accomplished artist, or a fine arts teacher at some school.
She would have her own career and social circle, instead of being so completely detached from her former friends and classmates like she was now.
Her circle of friends was now limited to just a few people.
Still, even with everything turning out as it had, she didn’t regret it, because only by going through something could you understand the outcome. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. For mobile readers, visit m.qidian.com.)