The little one didnāt fall asleep until past eleven. The next day was the second day of the Chinese New Year. Han Yi had to work, so Lin Wan took Little Star to Grandpaās house. Today was supposed to be a visit to her parental home, but Lin Wan knew her brother and sister-in-law wouldnāt go home, theyād definitely be at Grandpaās house.
So she went directly because her aunt would be there today. Since acknowledging the relatives, Lin Wan hadnāt visited her auntās home yet.
However, today Lin Wan met Wang Leqin in the big courtyard at Grandpaās. Upon seeing her, Wang Leqin took her home.
Turns out, Wang Leqin really wanted to study abroad. But this matter caused the couple to divorce.
"Now, even my family opposes my going abroad, so I had no choice but to choose a school in Z City. Anyway, with Gao Ran, Iāve found we have too little in common. He thinks Iām crazy about everything I do now; in his eyes, Iām just not right in the head. This situation distresses me. Life in their home is oppressive and unhappy. Xiao Wan, I got married to form a family, to be happier, not to live this kind of life. So I chose to divorce him, and I know what divorce means for a woman, but I donāt regret it. Xiao Wan, donāt laugh at me, but now youāre the only one left I can talk to."
Lin Wan understood Wang Leqinās current mood; she just wanted to find someone to encourage her a bit, someone who could support her.
"Leqin, if life isnāt going well, then just divorce. You two donāt have kids yet, so find a man who shares your goals in the future. Itās the new era; we women can hold up half the sky. Having ambition and wanting to do what you love isnāt wrong."
Wang Leqin cried tears of joy hearing Lin Wanās words. She held Lin Wanās hand and said, "Finally, someone who understands me. Really, Xiao Wan, I envy you. Look at you, getting into your favorite university, leading your family to prosperity. Your family and husband support you unconditionally. I just canāt figure out why things donāt work out for me."
But now it doesnāt matter. Leaving that home, I donāt have to watch their faces anymore. As for my parents, itās relatively easier with them. They just donāt understand why I divorced.
Itās okay that they donāt understand for now. After all, theyāre my parents, and with time, theyāll forgive me.
Also, Iāve rented a shop on the second floor of the new department store on Wutong Street. Iāve opened a large shop there.
Xiao Wan, after the New Year, when you have time, come by and check out my shop. Iād like your input."
"Sure, I know that department store, itās right next to my familyās restaurant."
Wang Leqin smiled and nodded, "Yes, thatās the place."
"Alright, Iāll make sure to visit you over there someday."
Lin Wan stayed at Wang Leqinās house for a while where they talked for a bit, and Wang Leqinās mood improved a lot. When leaving, Wang Leqin specially gave Little Star a treat, and upon returning to Grandpaās house and opening it, it turned out to be a box of chocolates.
Lin Wan thought to herself that Wang Leqinās family wasnāt simple at all, managing to get such foreign goods.
Kids love these things the most, so Lin Wan quickly had Little Star share them with everyone.
Peng Le playfully grabbed a piece of chocolate from the kids, put it into his mouth, exclaimed "So delicious, Sister Xiao Wan, where did you get this? Itās truly tasty."
"It was from Wang Leqin to Star."
Just as Lin Wan finished speaking, Lin Yuan was Surprised and hurried beside her, saying, "Xiao Wan, what did Wang Leqin want with you?"
"Nothing much, just chatting."
"Did you talk about why she divorced?"
"Nope, didnāt mention it. Just chatted about her bridal shop at the new department store and mentioned she wants me to check it out when Iām free."
Lin Yuan didnāt quite believe it; seeing Lin Wan unwilling to elaborate, she didnāt ask any further. However, the recent divorce drama of Wang Leqin was widely talked about in the courtyard, so most knew what happened.
She didnāt get along well with Wang Leqin, but didnāt want to gossip behind her back.
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"Ever since Xiao Chi got to know this Ye Qing, our family hasnāt been peaceful at all. Look, for several years, thereās not been a peaceful year, and now such a big incident happened. What should we do, Xiao Chi is still locked up in jail. Is there really no way this time?" The New Yearās Day was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but the Mei Family was filled with anger. Xie Lingzhi sat in the living room with red eyes, talking while wiping away tears.