Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1788 The Sun Shines Like Me 17

If meeting Ma Nianyuan and Lin Yusen was something that made Nie Xiguang happy, even though they didn't meet or talk to each other, then seeing Zhuang Xu made Nie Xiguang's mood suddenly very complicated.

She hadn't completely let go of her feelings for Zhuang Xu, after all, it was her first love, and she had only recently begun to seriously sort out this relationship. Moreover, Zhuang Xu seemed even more conspicuous today than on the day they first met, especially against the backdrop of snow and sunlight. The world, which had been somewhat noisy just moments before, seemed to instantly become quiet, and the noisy crowd gradually faded away, becoming nothing more than a backdrop for Zhuang Xu alone.

Jiang Rui noticed his sister was lost in thought again, and couldn't help but say earnestly, "Xigua, Xigua! You should at least look at your own situation first. You're so busy looking at other handsome men and beautiful women in pairs, have you ever thought about how you're still single?"

Yes, Zhuang Xu no longer has Ye Rong by his side, but he has another girl who seems even more outstanding than Ye Rong...

Nie Xiguang quickly looked away. Her previous enthusiasm had vanished completely, and she became depressed. It was only after Jiang Rui's witty banter that she finally cheered up again.

After a day of playing around, they returned to their respective residences. Lin Yusen naturally had a long and reluctant farewell, which gave Qian Fangping plenty of entertainment.

After Ma Nianyuan entered the room, Qian Fangping suddenly said to her, "Today, I told Ms. Sheng everything about our family. Including your father, including how I tried to climb the social ladder and how I dealt with Nie Chengyuan..."

Qian Fangping waited anxiously for Ma Nianyuan's trial, and quickly added, "But Yuanyuan, don't worry. Ms. Sheng is a very reasonable person. I told her about what happened between me and Nie Chengyuan first because this matter caused a big stir back then. Ms. Sheng seems to be from Shanghai Shengyuan Group. Nie Chengyuan and the eldest son of that family are very close friends. I'm telling her some things so that she won't have to listen to those rumors."

Ma Nianyuan grabbed Qian Fangping's arms and said, "Mom, although I don't agree with your decision to depend on Nie Chengyuan, I also understand that you didn't make that decision rashly or simply out of greed for wealth. Besides, I've enjoyed everything you've given me. If you're the murderer, then I'm definitely your accomplice."

This was the first time Qian Fangping had a deep conversation with Ma Nianyuan about her relationship with Nie Chengyuan. She thought this matter would always be a knot in her heart between her and her daughter, after all, Ma Nianyuan had even suffered school bullying because of her status as Nie Chengyuan's mistress.

From that time on, Ma Nianyuan devoted herself to her studies and secretly plotted to take Nie Chengyuan away.

Now Ma Nianyuan has truly achieved this. She and her daughter not only left Nie Chengyuan with dignity and started a new life, but she even has her own career. She has truly managed to maintain her wealthy life without having to ask or deceive anyone.

While Qian Fangping and her daughter Ma Nianyuan reconciled, Sheng Weiai was telling Lin Yusen about the news she had heard from Qian Fangping during the day.

"...It's clear that Nianyuan's mother really loves Nianyuan and likes you very much. That's why she was willing to expose her past to test me when we met for the first time today, afraid that I would hear about her past from others."

Lin Yusen listened to Ma Nianyuan's mother talk to his mother about her past relationship with Nie Chengyuan. He felt very complicated and depressed. He felt very sorry for Ma Nianyuan. "Nie Chengyuan and my uncle have been friends for many years. I couldn't help but hear rumors about Nie Chengyuan in the Sheng family. I even heard that after Ms. Jiang Yun chose to divorce Nie Chengyuan, many people criticized Ms. Jiang Yun for being too stubborn."

"As for Nianyuan, she must have been influenced by Aunt Qian's actions as well. I've heard Grandpa Nan mention occasionally that Nianyuan wasn't as lively as she is now..."

Sheng Weiai prepared a glass of juice and sighed in front of Lin Yusen, "The plight of women is far more than just adding a clause on gender equality to the constitution."

“I do not agree with Ms. Qian’s actions of breaking up other people’s marriages, but her original intentions are beyond reproach. She lost her husband, whom she used to rely on, and had no skills. Suddenly, she met her childhood sweetheart, who had become successful in the past. It is inevitable that her thinking would be biased.”

“Look, with Nianyuan’s encouragement and help, she is now able to support herself and make a living, so I admire her efforts.”

As she spoke, Sheng Weiai turned her attention to Ma Nianyuan, "I like Nianyuan at first sight. Her eyes are clear and bright, but her temperament is very calm. No matter what, she always has a humble yet confident air. It is clear that in addition to her own talent, Ms. Qian has also put a lot of effort into her. You should make the most of this opportunity."

Lin Yusen was naturally pleased that Ma Nianyuan had received such high praise from her mother. He nodded happily, but Sheng Weiai changed the subject and said, "After you went down today, Ms. Qian and I met some relatives from your aunt's side. I believe your grandfather will soon know that I'm back, and he will definitely ask you about it. You should be prepared."

Lin Yusen nodded, indicating that he understood.

Sheng Weiai sighed inwardly, then asked Lin Yusen, "What did you say to your grandfather before the New Year?"

Lin Yusen smiled casually: "Before the Lunar New Year, my grandfather never asked about me. He would only check in after the New Year. Every year I would just say it was fine and that was it."

Sheng Weiai then asked, "After the New Year, it will be your grandfather's birthday banquet again, right?"

Lin Yusen smiled and nodded, "Yes, it seems like we're going to have a big celebration this year. I'd like to take this opportunity to get closer to Nianyuan."

Sheng Wei'ai was startled by Lin Yusen and immediately objected: "Absolutely not!"

"Although I only chatted with Nianyuan briefly, I could tell that while she can handle various occasions on her own, she's not the kind of person who attends just any occasion!"

Lin Yusen didn't expect Sheng Weiai to react this way. While secretly laughing to himself, he couldn't help but feel that the joke had gone a bit too far, so he quickly said, "I didn't want to bring Nianyuan to Grandpa's birthday banquet. I know that even if Grandpa personally invited her, she wouldn't go. I just wanted to take this opportunity to ask her for a small request."

Seeing that Lin Yusen was well-behaved, and that the old man's birthday banquet could be used by the younger generation to save face in front of his girlfriend, Sheng Weiai was both amused and exasperated.