Section 3

I am not that delicate, I don't need a caretaker. However, I can call Duo Duo to see what she is busy with; if she is free, she can come and keep me company. I said this and asked him, "Once your mother's condition improves a bit, you shouldn't worry too much."

"Good boy—" he patted my head

"Will we still be as happy as we were before in the future?" I asked

"I heard you calling Mrs. Song, and you said that she is very fortunate and that you envy her life. I apologize for eavesdropping on your call; it was not my intention. I just want to wish you, my Mrs. Tong, the best of fortunes and a life that others would envy," he said.

"If I take over the company again, I can provide you and the children with a prosperous life. If you want luxury cars, prestigious watches, or jewelry, I can give you all of that. Manjun, as long as you say the word, I am willing to do anything for you and the children," he said.

I retorted: "What if you become immensely wealthy, would you still want me?"

His mood improved slightly, and he laughed heartily, which eased my worries a bit. Fortunately, his mother's condition has been stabilized; as long as there is no danger to her life and she receives proper treatment, her condition is stable and not serious, he will be able to return.

Hello, Second Sister, how is Aunt's health? Zhuo Yao is flying back to Shanghai on an early flight tomorrow

"Sure, but if my sketches don't get signed, you might have to suffer with me. Your diamond ring, perfume, and emerald, I will all take to the pawn shop. Are you willing to do that?" He pressed his lips together, teasing me

His silhouette smoking by the seaside is the sight I find most difficult to bear

I looked at him in the mirror and he said: "You just like to bully me, what do you say, Xiao Li?"

In the evening, he called his second sister, Tong Peihui, to inquire about their mother's condition. As he spoke, he suddenly changed the subject and said, "Second sister, Manjun is here with me; I will let her say a few words to you." He handed the phone to me and gently moved Xiao Li away from my arms.

"Do you really believe in me that much? Aren't you afraid that one day I might become vain and want to wear mink, go to Australia, seek money, and pursue status?" I pretended to ask him.

"Yuan Zhengming's surname is Yuan, my surname is Tong, and yours is also Tong," he replied

That scene seems to have just happened. I had one hand covered in shaving foam and was holding the razor in the other hand to shave him. Once, I accidentally made a cut, and blood oozed out. I was too scared to continue shaving him, but he chased after me with the razor, insisting that I shave him. He said, 'Who is Mrs. Tong? She is the woman who shaved my face but I still enjoy the sensation of her shaving me.'

May heaven bless me, turning all misfortunes into fortunes; otherwise, I truly feel I have let Zhuoyao down. It is I who have caused him and his family to be separated and his career to decline. If things do not improve, how can I persuade myself to continue living this way, pursuing a love life that I mistakenly believe to be an idyllic paradise?

I firmly believe that he will bring me a lifetime of brightness and beauty

Zhuo Yao, you misunderstood. I was just being perfunctory with Mrs. Song. Her husband is in the activated carbon business, and compared to your previous enterprise, it's like the difference between an ant and an elephant. I have been the wife of a wealthy man before, and my vision is not short-sighted. " As I spoke, I bit his lip lightly to indicate that I felt wronged

Aren't you called an atomic bomb? Otherwise, how could you have the ability to flatten all the coal mines? Haha. I mocked him for my little cleverness

In marriage, there are two types of people who deserve respect: first, the young women who endure hardships alongside their men; second, the older men who enjoy good times with their women. I believe I am such a woman, and Zhuo Yao is such a man.

We nestled together reminiscing about our days in Shanghai, both of us tacitly choosing to recall only the joyful memories of our gatherings. He mentioned that when I was delivering takeout for McDonald's, he often went to the gym across from McDonald's before heading to the office, usually reserving the entire gym for himself. He would quietly sit in a window-side seat watching me, not wanting anyone to disturb his thoughts.

He asked, "If I were to have nothing at all, would you still take me in?"

My heart trembled, and I asked: "Do you want to take over the company? Didn't you say you don't like being a businessman? You prefer drawing comics. Zhuo Yao, don't give me those extravagant things; for me, the most luxurious, the most expensive, and the most priceless thing is being with you, just like we are now."

When the car reaches the mountain, there will surely be a way. We still have some savings, and I can still go out to work. Isn't this how ordinary couples live their lives? I said, but my own heart was wavering. For him, this man who once lived in luxury, I was shaken.

He glanced at me and said apologetically, "Ji Dongming will come to pick me up early tomorrow. The other ticket is for himself. You wait for me at home." As he spoke, he picked up the cigarette from the table and walked out of the small building

"With your words, I feel at ease. A few days ago, I called him to urge him to return to Shanghai, but I did not mention your mother's illness. He insists on not returning to Shanghai, yet he has called several times to inquire about the company's situation. I believe he is worried about you and your son. Manjun, you are a reasonable woman. Can Zhuoyao really spend a lifetime with you in that small fishing village? He is not an ordinary man, do you understand? This company, we cannot support it for long; he still needs to take over." Tong Peihui spoke earnestly, guiding her gently.

That person is your mother; I cannot selfishly obstruct a mother's wish to see her son. I am also a mother of a son

He was taken aback and said earnestly: "It is my mother, and also your mother. This time when I go, I will have a good talk with her, if her health permits. Hearing the news that she has turned from danger to safety has relieved me a lot. By the way, what did my second sister say to you? I heard my good wife say she would support me, my dear wife, thank you in advance." As he spoke, he planted a deep kiss on my left cheek.

He busily comforted me, saying: "Seeing you so anxious, I am only worried that the draft won't be signed and sent out. How could I possibly let my woman and child suffer with me? You understand me."

I turned around and saw a long hair on his shirt collar. I picked up that hair and noticed my own hair stuck to his shirt. I felt a sense of pride; this man is mine. As he said, we increasingly resemble a married couple. His brows and eyes reflect my features, and even the shape of his smile is quite similar to mine.

I handed the phone to Zhuo Yao, who was feeding Xiao Li with a milk bottle, and I slipped into the bathroom, wanting to splash cold water on my face to make my sadness less apparent. Over the past year, my greatest fears have finally come to pass. I saw the coffee-flavored toothpaste and a durian-flavored toothpaste, which Zhuo Yao had driven around for quite some time to find after I had given him the coffee-flavored toothpaste.

Zhuo Yao, do you belong to this small fishing village

Manjun, hello, my mother's condition has stabilized somewhat, and she is currently out of life-threatening danger, so you don't need to worry too much. It's good that Zhuoyao is returning to Shanghai; there are many matters that require his personal attention. This year has seen some changes that are difficult to discuss in detail over the phone, so I will tell him when he arrives in Shanghai.

I escaped from his embrace to the living room, placing my hands on my hips and pretending to be a shrew, saying: "If you don't come back quickly, I will run off with a coal boss to Shanxi, adorned in gold and silver, and become someone else's mistress"

He held me and examined the durian-flavored toothpaste, saying: "Every time you eat durian, you want me to kiss you. I pretended to be chased by you, running around the living room, but in the end, I still enjoyed kissing you just the same."

"You gave me coffee-flavored toothpaste, so I will give you durian-flavored toothpaste. Do you like it?" he asked

"Is your surname Yuan?" I asked

"Will my woman be like that?" he asked with raised eyebrows

We all love to use the word "enjoy" to describe the flavor of our love for each other

He said he likes to see the way I furrow my brows in concentration when I shave his beard. He playfully rubs his face against mine, leaving me with a face full of foam

I enjoy eating durian, but who would be so obsessed as to use durian-flavored toothpaste? Just think about it, every time I eat durian, I have to brush my teeth. If I use this toothpaste, wouldn't my mouth be filled with the taste of durian? You don't like durian, do you?

"Just let it go, as long as you don't let yourself go, you are the most valuable to me," I said

"Alright, I will support him," I said

That was the longest night I have ever spent, and with the dawn comes our separation. I believe the situation in Shanghai may not be as simple as just Zhuo Yao's mother being ill; he is returning for other purposes as well

Perhaps by the time he returns from Shanghai, everything will go smoothly. I am looking forward to it. I placed a small hat on little Li, holding the child's small hand as he babbled. I kissed his little palm and said: "Baby, Daddy will be away for a while. During this time, you need to be as good as Mommy. Mommy's task is to take care of you, and your little task is to learn to call Daddy. Mommy will teach you to say, Daddy... Daddy..." Mommy's task is to take care of you, and your little task is to learn to call Daddy. Mommy will teach you to say, Daddy... Daddy..."

"Little comic, if you don't want me to leave, I can stay." His voice

Xiao Li stood on my legs, bouncing up and down, her little finger pointing at the silhouette of Zhuo Ang outside the window, while she spoke in sounds I could not understand

I held two tubes of toothpaste, wearing a smile that seemed to transcend reality

I recall the night not long ago when we were nestled on the sofa watching a matchmaking entertainment program, on a night like this. I asked myself whether I would prefer to cry in a BMW or starve to death in the arms of the one I love

Oh my, no wonder he was angry with me; it turns out he heard that sentence. No wonder I heard him in my dreams that night, feeling guilty and saying he shouldn't be angry with me over a single sentence

He said that when a man falls in love with a woman, regardless of how wealthy or poor he is, he is willing to spend money lavishly, willing to spend 10 million, and willing to spend 100 as well

"Man Jun, what are you thinking about?" He walked to the bathroom door, hugged me from behind, and said while looking in the mirror: "We are increasingly resembling a married couple. Look, you are becoming more and more beautiful following me."

The little one fell asleep after having a full meal. I placed him in the crib and tucked him in with a blanket. He held my right hand, examined my palm, and said: "Dear, let's hire a nanny; it is too hard for you to take care of the child alone"

Zhuo Yao, whatever you do, I will always support you, being your strong backing. No matter what happens, remember that I am waiting for you and accompanying you through it all. You have me. I give him the strongest strength.

"You dare? I fear that if I get angry, I will level all the coal mines." he said domineeringly

I understand, I support him, and I respect his decision. You can rest assured, I understand everything. Yet, as I say that I understand, do I truly understand? Even if I do, am I truly willing?

Zhuo Yao, our son is expressing his love for his father in his own language. Although I cannot understand, I can see the smile on his little face. You are the closest and dearest family member to both me and Xiao Li.

"How could I bear to see you suffer? If I don't want you, then who else would I want?" His voice conveyed such words with exceptional tenderness

"Alright, I am just worried that you are not taking good care of yourself. I will call you every day from over here, and I hope to return to your side as soon as possible," he said