When July arrived, Cheng Su, the expectant mother, officially entered her month of delivery. After conducting interviews, Joy Soon Loy Company managed to get significant publicity, business thrived, and as for the restaurant, there was no need to mention it. People are living better lives now; those who have money prefer grandeur, and for occasions like wedding banquets, using large restaurants is deemed stylish.
Joy Soon Loy Restaurant was renowned for its banquets, well-known by everyone. Its fame was not just substantial; coupled with quality offerings, it became one of the most reputable restaurants in Qing City.
Thereâs an old saying that marrying a wife is better than celebrating the New Year. Many families hasten to marry before the yearâs end, so before New Year, just the twelfth month alone had several banquet orders, with two families even on the same day.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Su could only be happyâwho in business wouldnât want to make money every day? Good news like this brought smiles to her face.
However, she herself was now heavily pregnant and couldnât manage restaurant affairs. Fortunately, she had capable staff; otherwise, it would have been a headache.
Now, with about ten days left before giving birth, Cheng Su decided not to go anywhere, strolling leisurely in the courtyard every day. Hualing laughed at her; last year, Cheng Su laughed at herself, and now itâs her turn to take a walk!
Cheng Su cast a glare at her and shared a sentiment with Qi Taiguo, talking about how, over the years, families in their block seemed to have children one after another, a year apart, and finally, it was her turn.
Originally, she thought the children of these families would be around the same age, studying in the military kindergarten, becoming childhood playmates. But unexpected changes occurredâHualingâs family would be demobilized.
Since Chen Shouwang transferred and demobilized, heâs been comfortably serving as a section chief in an organization. Hualing also received her transfer order and will formally start working at her hometown hospital in August.
Therefore, Hualingâs family would officially move away this month.
Having shared years together, bonds were inevitably formed. Watching them occasionally shift belongings out, Cheng Su felt uneasy.
She was reluctant!
In the past, when Hualing first arrived, they frequently clashed due to misunderstandings and conflicts, though it was merely verbal exchanges. Even now, Hualing sometimes speaks harshly.
But Cheng Su understood that her nature is simply like this; thankfully, her heart isnât bad, just that she always wants the last word.
As for envy or jealousy, theyâre just parts of human nature, hardly surprising.
They had been neighbors for several yearsânot too long or too short. Suddenly discussing separation, who wouldnât feel reluctant?
Qi Taiguo accompanied Cheng Su in her downstairs strolls, listening to her murmurs of reluctance, and laughed: "I used to see you two bickering often, thought youâd celebrate with fireworks when she left. Didnât expect youâd be unwilling!"
Cheng Su rolled her eyes at him, saying: "Even a cat or dog grows affectionate over time; how much more so with people?"
Qi Taiguo chuckled: "Alright, I underestimated the bond between neighbor sisters! But donât be sad; all gatherings must part eventually. Now thereâs a phone line, and theyâre not far away. You can always chat over the phone or meet up for a chat."
Cheng Su sighed again, saying, "Itâs not quite the same. People need constant contact to deepen the bonds. Once apart, each lives their own life, and slowly, the connection fades."
Whether itâs love, familial, or friendship, all require constant communication; otherwise, even the best relationships will slowly fade over time.