Section 1

A woman who has loved me will never be able to love anyone else again

My great-aunt, you are the same, your Tong Shao has asked Ji Dong to inform me that if I have time, I should hurry to the fishing village to accompany you. I am currently indulging in the duty-free shop in Hong Kong, oh my, the perfumes here are so cheap, I will buy more

The woman who came today is right in front of us. Oh dear, seeing her dressed so extravagantly, I never expected she would come to do the same thing as us. How pitiful.

After a brief conversation, the call was ended. Duoduo, this extravagant woman, is truly comparable to the materialistic Zhang Xiaohui, whose excessive spending led to Zhong Zhentao's bankruptcy. While Zhang Xiaohui has brought down one man after another, I can only hope that Song Bo's earning speed can keep up with Duoduo's credit card spending.

"Well, don't say that you don't have a hint of reluctance in your heart. I really don't understand the two of you. Instead of enjoying the life of a wealthy family in Shanghai, you ran off to this desolate fishing village. Have you thought about the future? Even if it was a playful elopement, it's been a year now; you should be tired of playing around." Aunt advised

Aunt, where did you hear that? Zhuo Yao has no connection with the Tong family's business anymore; that money does not belong to us. The company is managed by his mother and his second sister. I corrected my aunt's mistaken belief.

Both the television and newspapers have reported on it, the Tong family is immensely wealthy. Moreover, you are at least a lawyer, even if you have been to prison... No, that's not what I mean. I mean, you at least have an education. Wearing pearls, isn't that like using a cannon to shoot a mosquito?

What a dramatic opening statement, I hope she will turn around and acknowledge me with a word

When I was a lawyer, I took on a case involving a robber who had taken a hostage and was on the run. During the escape, he encountered a little girl who said to him, "Uncle, could you please help me tie my shoelaces? I can't do it." The robber helped the little girl tie her shoelaces, and after she thanked him, she said he was a good person. That statement surprisingly led the robber to abandon his criminal intentions, as he realized he still had the ability to help others, and he was moved.

The phone rang; it was Duoduo calling. During this period, she has been busy rekindling old dreams with Song Bai, who once had a crush on her. How is it that she happens to think of me at this moment

Perhaps noticing my lack of response, my aunt let out a sigh and provided me with the address of the pearl farm. She had made the necessary arrangements, and I could go directly to collect the pearls to wear.

My aunt has remarkable abilities; she quickly helped me secure a job. Although the income from this job could be described as meager, it is fortunate that I can complete it from home and earn a little pocket money. Living in this sparsely populated seaside area, having a job is quite good.

Duoduo shouted at a higher pitch: "If you have something to discuss, give me a call. I won't say more for now, this is frustrating, I can't even swipe my card in time."

This glance startled me greatly

I held Li Hui in one arm and carried a bag of pearls in the other. These pearls needed to be sorted by color and size, to be strung into various styles of necklaces. I learned from the female workers and have nearly mastered the skill.

The voices of two women discussing could be heard behind me

Regarding the nature of work, whether noble or mundane, I do not view it with a biased perspective. Initially, my aspiration was to study law and become an outstanding lawyer. I do not deny that not being able to become an excellent lawyer again will be a regret in my life. However, it is precisely because so many events have transpired that I have been able to be with Zhuoyao, which has compensated for this regret.

Could it be ...! ... suicide! No way, I was just thinking that life is precious, and I unexpectedly encountered someone who is contemplating ending their life!

Selflessness is the love that gives, lets go, and expects no return; selfishness is the love that takes, possesses, and seeks to control continuously

I said with delight: "Yes, I called you, come over quickly and help me with something"

Finally, she turned her head, and with a wave of the tide, she took a few steps back towards me. She pointed her index finger at her face and asked in疑问: "Did you call me?"

At this critical moment, the little Li in my arms cried out loudly, and I seized the opportunity to shout: "Miss, my child seems to be unwell. I am holding something in my hand, please, I beg you to help me, will you?" I don't know how, but my voice was tinged with a sob. I was too anxious and too scared; I could not bear to watch someone commit suicide right in front of me.

I once let go of Zhuoyao, and we agreed that there would never be a second time, that we would never release each other's tightly held hands again

She is Ophi

It turns out it was Zhuo Yao's arrangement. From Duo Duo's tone, it was evident that she was still not satisfied with her shopping spree in Hong Kong, so I said: "I'm not a child, you can shop with peace of mind, he will be back soon. By the way, don't buy too much perfume; how much can you spray on just one body?"

She hesitated for a few seconds before slowly walking towards the shore

"Manjun, it's not that Aunt is being meddlesome, but do you really want to work in a pearl shop? You are the young mistress of the Tong family, and the Tong family has so much wealth, with dozens of jewelry stores, not to mention their real estate and commercial centers. Why would you want to subject yourself to such hardship? Those trivial tasks are not meant for someone of your status." Aunt seemed quite knowledgeable about the affairs of the Tong family.

And she, as if she had not heard my voice, continued to move forward. The deeper the sea, the greater the resistance. I watched her, fearing that she would be swept away and submerged by the waves at any moment

Suddenly, I thought of myself. As for me, I have criticized others a lot, yet I am no different. Zhuo Yao is here with me; what difference does it make from being bankrupt

What should I do? I turned around to look for those two women who were gossiping, but they had already disappeared without a trace. I was frantic, still holding the child. I couldn't go into the water to save anyone, and there was no one around, not even a fishing boat.

Aunt, I know you have my best interests at heart. In life, there are many pursuits, but all I want is to raise my child well, and I no longer have any ambition for a career. I speak from the heart, yet whenever I think back to the time I stood in court, passionately defending my client and fighting for justice, I feel an overwhelming sense of nostalgia

That is quite different, a woman struggling to make a living with a child; judging by her appearance, she must have been very wealthy in the past but has now fallen on hard times. It is said that it is easier to go from rags to riches than from riches to rags, and that is truly pitiful. I guess she is either the wife of a wealthy family who is now bankrupt, or... or her husband has abandoned both her and their child

She probably does not know me, but I can recognize her at a glance because I have seen her photos and heard her stories. She even came into my dreams and took away my Zhuoyao.

Is love selfless or selfish

I believe that those who contemplate ending their lives likely feel that their existence lacks meaning. They are in such despair that they do not seek help from others, yet they may not necessarily refuse to extend a helping hand to others.

Duoduo, do you still remember me? You have been so engrossed in your sweet nothings with Song Baiqing that you have completely ignored me" I said, throwing a little tantrum.

He has left, and I have returned to my original state, feeling a profound sense of loneliness, only hoping that he will come back to my side soon

In my most anxious moment, the little Li in my arms inspired me with a sudden idea. I shouted at the woman who was soaking in the water: "Hey, miss, swimming, could you please do me a favor?"

Not far away, a woman dressed in black was walking into the sea, alternating between shallow and deep water. I wanted to call out to her to remind her that the tide would rise soon, but unexpectedly, she ran straight into the deeper water, and soon the sea water was up to her waist.

I held her hand tightly, fearing that she might run away. She remained silent, merely helping me carry things, obediently following my lead. Her hand was icy cold to the bone, her hair still dripping with water, and her whole body was trembling. In this weather, even a brief immersion in the sea would leave a person numb from the cold.

I am not a competent lawyer; I complied with Feng Bowen's arrangements and took the blame for him. It is my own fault for breaking the law despite knowing it, and I have had my lawyer's license revoked, so I have only myself to blame

What is there to pity her for? Aren't we all working just the same

She has burn scars on her neck, pink scars, but none on her face. Remembering the fire that she experienced with Zhuo Yao, I am certain that this woman is Ophi.

He speaks so well, promising never to leave me in this lifetime

She was soaked to the skin, shivering from the cold. I took off my shawl and wrapped it around her, then stuffed a bag of pearls and tools into her hands, holding Li and coaxing him, pretending that I truly needed her help.

My home is just ahead, come to my house for a hot shower and a bowl of noodles, it will be my way of thanking you for helping me carry things, let's go. I held her hand and glanced at her casually.

The romantic story behind Xiao Li's name, the sweet words that Zhuo Yao said to me: If Paris is not happy, it is better to return to my side. As long as I am alive, I will never leave you for the rest of my life

I am too lazy to look back at the two gossipy women behind me, so I quickened my pace, as if I had become more powerful. Life is like the ebb and flow of the tides; there are peaks, and there will also be recessions. If I take a broader view, there is so much in life that is worth cherishing

Walking along the beach, fearing that the sea breeze would cool Li Hui down, I wrapped my thick shawl around him. He was very well-behaved, not making a fuss. Worried that he might be hungry, I quickened my pace towards home

How could she come here, and how could she commit suicide here? Did she come to find Zhuo Yao? A series of questions flooded my mind, but I had no time to think too much. I must stop her from having thoughts of ending her life; I need to take her back home

I see that you have been spoiled by money, consider yourself lucky, as you are always able to find a wealthy man, make sure to seize the opportunity

The work of stringing pearl necklaces, if done quickly, can earn more in a day than what I make delivering for McDonald's. I am content; it is clean work and does not require much physical effort.

"Does anyone like it? Song Bo is an architect, and he can easily earn a lot of money just by drawing a blueprint. If I don't spend his money, then whose should I spend?" Duoduo's habit of extravagance has resurfaced

Tsk tsk, hearing you say that, it is indeed pitiful