Chapter 437: She deserves to suffer this hardship.

Chapter 437: She deserves to suffer this hardship.

Bai Zhi was somewhat disappointed that she couldn't get the name of Chen Lin's great-aunt from Shen Qian.

But she had a very strong premonition that Chen Lin's great-aunt was related to the research grandmother surnamed Chen from her previous life.

Shen Qian smiled and said, "Xiao Zhi, do you also admire Chen Lin's great-aunt?"

Through this period of time, Shen Qian has gained some understanding of Bai Zhi.

In some ways, they are actually the same type of people; they all admire strength.

Especially with the same sex.

Bai Zhi nodded, "Yes, just like you said, in those days, women who could do scientific research were definitely not ordinary people. I believe that she also made a lot of efforts and endured many unknown hardships in order to be qualified to stand with her male comrades."

If it really is the same person, then Grandma Chen's life must have been incredibly legendary.

Having escaped death in the cowshed and been exonerated, he then devoted himself to the cause of unsung heroes without hesitation. What a great life this old man led.

"You're absolutely right."

Bai Zhi's words resonated with Shen Qian. "Let me tell you, there are still many unfair things about us women in this society. We who grew up in the city are better off. Although the elders in our families are somewhat sexist, the resources allocated to us are still quite good."

I know you must have had a very difficult journey, if it weren't for your grandfather, Doctor Ye..."

As Shen Qian spoke, her eyes were filled with heartache as she looked at Bai Zhi, and she leaned over to give her a hug.

"It's more than just difficult."

Bai Zhi gave a bitter smile and pushed her away, not wanting to play the victim.

Unable to glean any useful information from Shen Qian, she decided to rest.

But Shen Qian, who had drunk the hangover tea, was full of energy and had no intention of sleeping at all.

He chatted with Bai Zhi about this and that.

"You should find someone," Bai Zhi said softly, avoiding her leaning head.

Shen Qian leaned back on the sofa and scoffed, "Why would I need to find a boyfriend?"

Bai Zhi smiled and said, "With a partner, you won't feel empty, lonely, or cold during these long nights."

"Get lost." Shen Qian rolled her eyes, moved aside, and distanced herself from her.

Bai Zhi glanced at her and said, "I'm serious, Xie Zheng is out of the question, so why are you so fixated on him?"

Shen Qian picked up her teacup, took a sip, concealing the gloom on her face, and said in a deliberately profound tone, "You don't understand."

“I’m not to your liking. I don’t understand why you’re all stuck in this dead end. Let me tell you, your feelings for Xie Zheng, in my opinion, are not love at all. It’s just because you grew up together. Maybe you’ve been convinced of him since you were little and feel that you should be with him. You don’t want to try to accept others. It’s not that you love Xie Zheng so much that you can’t help yourself. It’s that you don’t want to admit that you’re not faithful and you can’t accept that you’ve misplaced your feelings all these years.”

Bai Zhi leaned closer and looked at her, offering a sincere suggestion, "Try to accept other people, go meet them, go on dates. It's not illegal, why don't you give it a try? Who knows, you might just spark something special?"

"I'm too busy with work, I don't have time."

Shen Qian coughed lightly and changed the subject, "Look at your sister-in-law Lu Shan, isn't she doing great now? She's successful in her career and became a chief physician at a young age. She's my role model."

Bai Zhi frowned silently, "Hehe."

Who can understand the bitterness in Lu Shan's heart?

When Lu Shan was mentioned, Bai Zhi couldn't help but think of Comrade Ai Qing, who had been in the ward before.

In this life, this great female anti-drug police officer received medical treatment, and the life trajectory of her family was temporarily changed.

She had subtly suggested to Lu Shan that she inquire about Gu Jingyi's whereabouts from Comrade Ai Qing, as it might yield some clues.

Of course, she wasn't entirely sure that Ai Qing had definitely seen Gu Jingyi while working undercover on the front lines.

Moreover, given their strict confidentiality regulations, even if they had seen it, they might not have told Lu Shan.

Bai Zhi's thoughts were overflowing. Shen Qian thought she had been convinced by her reasoning, but she snorted, "Why aren't you saying anything? Have I left you speechless? A woman's happiness really doesn't need to be proven by love and marriage. Doing our best in our careers is the key."

Bai Zhi smiled and said, "I hope you mean it."

There is a fundamental difference between not needing love and loving someone you can't have.

Having been given a second chance at life, Bai Zhi would naturally not be so decadent as to use marriage and relationships to measure a woman's happiness or success.

However, she knew Lu Shan's inner suffering and understood Shen Qian's obsession.

If they are single-mindedly focused on their careers, then of course she supports them.

"What happened to Lu Ya?" Shen Qian glanced at the door, still unable to suppress her curiosity.

"Something's not right with her. Is it because her family disapproves of her dating someone else and kicked her out?"

Bai Zhi neither answered directly nor denied it.

Shen Qian shrugged. "See? I told you what's so good about dating? She ended up alienated from everyone, unable to even go home. And she can't even support herself. What's the point?"

Lu Ya, who had just come out of the bathroom and was about to come in to ask Shen Qian if she was going to sleep, heard Shen Qian's complaint.

Her expression darkened, and she froze on the spot.

Yes, what is she after?

She's a pampered young lady who's always been spoiled since childhood. Why would she make herself look so pathetic for a scumbag?

What could a lowlife like Li Wei possibly have that would make her give up everything for him?

Lu Ya cursed herself again, calling herself an idiot.

She didn't have the face to go in and face the two women inside.

She felt ashamed of herself in their presence.

Shen Qian kept Bai Zhi chatting until late at night, but Bai Zhi was so sleepy that she insisted on going to sleep.

Shen Qian asked Bai Zhi for a blanket and spent the night on the sofa.

She had slept alone for over twenty years and simply couldn't accept sharing a bed with someone else.

The next morning, Bai Zhi got up late. She woke up Shen Qian on the sofa and then went to call Lu Ya, urging her to go out and look for a job.

We can't let that girl stay here and use her house as a safe haven.

She needs to experience the hardships of life.

When they got to the courtyard, they found that the gate had already been opened.

The door to Lu Ya's guest room was also open.

She lifted the curtain and peeked inside; the blankets on the bed were neatly folded.

Lu Ya has disappeared without a trace.

Bai Zhi raised an eyebrow. "You've already gone out to look for a job so early in the morning?"

It was cold in the morning, and she kept sneezing from the cold after getting out of bed for just a short while.

Lu Ya's experience of life was truly shaped by her choice to go out and find a job in this environment.

Although they were both women, she felt no pity or sympathy for Lu Ya.

I just think she deserved it.

She should be the one to suffer this hardship.

Just then, a clear voice came from behind, "Sister-in-law."

Bai Zhi, "!!!"

She rolled her eyes, speechless.

Okay, she's overthinking it.

How could a pampered young lady possibly go out and suffer at this hour?

Bai Zhi's strange expression immediately turned into a smile as she turned around and looked at her.