Chapter 325
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When Shu Ying and the others first told her their guesses, she did resent Xie Wanying.
If it weren't for her parents interfering, she could be living a completely different life now, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call the other person a thief.
At that time, both of them were still infants, and Xie Wanying was also powerless to help, especially since the situation was so complicated.
All the resentment I felt these past few days turned into relief the moment I learned the outcome.
What do all those past hardships matter as long as the family can be reunited?
She has already lost too much, and now she doesn't want to care too much. Xie Wanying will never have an easy time. The reason she came up with the idea of getting married and pregnant is probably because her life in her husband's family wasn't as glamorous as it seemed.
After being married for so many years without being able to conceive, Xie Mingzhu was overwhelmed by the gossip from her neighbors. Once she came to terms with these things, Xie Mingzhu was no longer so insistent on punishing those people.
She wasn't exactly a magnanimous person, but now that happiness had come her way, she wasn't willing to waste a single second on people who weren't worth it.
Shu Ying took a sip of water and picked up the apple next to her. "That won't do. I know you don't want to see her embarrassed. Actually, we didn't mean to cause trouble for anyone, but what they did was just too much. Because of their selfishness, they separated you and Mom and Dad for so many years for no reason. If it weren't for Zhiyan discovering something was wrong, you and Mom and Dad might never have recognized each other in this lifetime."
It's upsetting to think about something like this happening to them.
Moreover, after He Caixia and her husband switched the children, they did not treat Xie Mingzhu well.
She didn't receive the education she deserved, nor did she enjoy the resources she was entitled to in that family, which was inherently unfair to her.
"Although Xie Wanying did not do anything wrong in the matter of switching the children, she had already discovered her true parentage. If she hadn't made the same mistake again, her family could have accepted her. But some people are not good at heart. If we keep giving in, it will only make her more aggressive. So this time, we are not only seeking justice, but also letting them know that you are no longer the Song Zhaodi who can be bullied by anyone."
Everyone has the right to their own life. Since the Song family doesn't know how to cherish it, then let them pay the price they deserve.
Xie Mingzhu looked at her gratefully, "I know you did all this for me, Yingying. I really don't know how to thank you enough. My parents are getting old, and Zhiyan is a boy. There are many things I don't know how to say to them. I know that sometimes you intentionally try to persuade me. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to integrate into this family so quickly. I often feel that you are my benefactor."
Shu Ying smiled gently and patted her shoulder lightly. "We're family, so let's not stand on ceremony. Things will only get better from now on. Saying thank you now would feel a bit too formal. You're Zhiyan's sister, so you're my sister too. You manage the household so well and help take care of the two children. I should be the one thanking you."
The key to being a good person is to put yourself in someone else's shoes. When two people consider each other's difficulties, they only want to do more for each other.
Xie Mingzhu had a genuine smile on her face.
She hadn't been this happy in a long time.
Since divorcing Zhou Dawei, she has discovered that the world can be so wonderful, and that women don't have to revolve around men all the time. She has hands and feet, and even if she just does farm work, she can still earn the praise of others. This is an experience she has never had in the village.
No wonder everyone is so eager to move to big cities. Perhaps a city's prosperity is not just about its economy, but also about the open-mindedness of its people.
"By the way, sister, you weren't home when Qingqing came over this morning. She said she's researched a few new styles and asked you to come over and take a look when you have time, so we can discuss what new products to release. I heard that ready-made clothes are selling very well recently. I think you could just take over a shop and turn it into a clothing store. The purchasing power in our compound is actually quite good."
Shu Ying wasn't hungry. She ate a couple of bites of the apple and put it back on the table. The electric fan in the living room creaked and whirred, blowing a steady stream of air that gently lifted Shu Ying's hair.
Xie Mingzhu slapped her forehead with one hand. "Oh dear, look at my memory. I'm getting more and more confused lately. We already agreed to go to her house the day before yesterday. You should rest well. I'll go and take a look first, and then we can discuss it properly. You usually have more ideas and have seen more of the world than us, so your suggestions will be helpful to us."
Shu Ying rubbed her aching lower back with one hand, her smile widening. "Then you should go over there quickly. I really can't understand those things either. I'll just give you advice from the back."
As expected, fate is fair; no one can be perfect in every way. Shu Yingzhan has a high IQ, but she's simply not cut out for handicrafts.
She had practiced these needlework skills countless times in private. When she was pregnant, she wanted to make clothes for her child by hand, but she never managed to make a decent one until the child was born.
The villa was something she was asked to design, but even with needle and thread in hand, she didn't know where to begin. Whenever she got to these kinds of handicrafts, Shu Ying would be completely overwhelmed. After a while, she stopped making things difficult for herself.
People should live life to the fullest, and since there are some things we can't do, there's no need to take them too seriously. The most important thing in life is the experience.
Xie Mingzhu took some fresh fruits and vegetables she had grown herself and went out. The house became quiet again. Shu Ying returned to her room, made the bed, closed her eyes, and entered her spatial dimension.
The space is a bit different from before. There is a new open space in front of the house, which was recently unlocked. Shu Ying just planted some herbs yesterday, and it will take about three or four days for them to sprout. She comes over every day to water them with some spiritual spring water.
The air quality inside is just right, so there's no need to worry about extreme weather.
She pushed open the door to the house with one hand and went into the room.