Chapter 31

‘Jiang Yu’ stayed at the postpartum care center for over a month but found it boring, so she decided to go home. The little baby was becoming whiter and cuter by the day, with rosy cheeks and big eyes that resembled black grapes.

‘Jiang Yu’ sometimes felt a bit of affection when she looked at the baby and would play with her when Jiang Zhe wasn’t around. However, she didn’t think she could take on the responsibility of caring for the child, so the baby was formula-fed from the beginning. She didn’t produce much milk anyway, so she didn’t mind.

During this time, Lin Sicheng came to visit. In the past, ‘Jiang Yu’ thought that love was the most important thing, but now, seeing this person again, she felt he was just ordinary. When she noticed Lin Sicheng frowning at her lack of care for the baby, she suddenly realized that Jiang Yu’s choice was indeed better. Jiang Zhe, this man, was handsome, diligent, and considerate—truly a great partner for marriage.

However, Jiang Zhe’s heart already belonged to someone else, and because of that person, he deeply resented her presence. As she drifted away, he became more and more silent. This was unavoidable—when Jiang Yu would return was beyond her control.

Not wanting to stay home and constantly confront Jiang Zhe, ‘Jiang Yu’ decided to go out and have some fun. Unlike Jiang Yu, who enjoyed sightseeing and trying different foods, ‘Jiang Yu’ preferred going to bars or hanging out with friends.

Her contact list was full of old friends, so she messaged her old buddies and went out to play. She spent two months like this, and by the time the baby was three months old, the little one had already learned to smile—a clean, cute smile like freshly bloomed apricot blossoms.

Jiang Zhe named the baby Jiang Luoluo. At first, ‘Jiang Yu’ thought he used his surname Jiang, but later she realized it was from Jiang Yu’s surname. He took great care of the baby and also tended to her plants well. The kitchen was stocked with many of her favorite spicy sauces, and he kept a notebook documenting Jiang Luoluo’s daily changes so that when Jiang Yu returned, she would know how the baby grew during her absence.

He worked hard to preserve every trace of her existence, proving that she had been there.

‘Jiang Yu’ had never envied anyone in her life, but seeing Jiang Zhe’s devotion, she couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy for the love between him and Jiang Yu.

Clearly, no words of love were ever spoken, but every action was filled with affection.

After envying others’ love, ‘Jiang Yu’ continued her usual ways.

One day, as she was heading out, she saw the nanny in the living room with the baby. She went over to take a look. The baby could already smile, her grin as bright as a flower. Dressed in a cute pink outfit, she looked adorable.

‘Jiang Yu’ pinched the baby’s chubby cheeks, thinking that if Jiang Yu were here, she would be delighted to buy clothes for her. However, ‘Jiang Yu’ wouldn’t do that. She found the baby cute but wouldn’t go out of her way to do anything more for her.

Although this child was the result of the time she and Jiang Zhe were under the influence of some drug, the baby was ultimately conceived out of their love. If it had been her, she wouldn’t have survived to give birth.

After pinching the baby’s soft cheeks, ‘Jiang Yu’ went out shopping.

That morning, she went shopping with friends. Since marrying Jiang Zhe, she had money, and recently, she had been buying a lot of things. Moreover, she quickly regained her figure after childbirth, so now she looked not only like she hadn’t just had a baby but also carried a unique charm.

One of her friends, who had been a mother for years, envied ‘Jiang Yu’s’ good condition and the expensive jewelry she wore, saying, “I’m so envious of you. You look even better after having a baby than before.”

‘Jiang Yu’ enjoyed being complimented but maintained a modest demeanor.

Loving someone is like tending a flower. Jiang Zhe loved Jiang Yu so much that he was willing to give her the best of everything.

‘Jiang Yu’ was benefiting from Jiang Yu’s glow. She sensed that Jiang Yu’s return was imminent, so she was having her last bit of fun.

In the afternoon, her friends mentioned a party and asked if she wanted to go. ‘Jiang Yu’ agreed.

Since she and Lin Sicheng had been classmates since high school, their social circles overlapped significantly. ‘Jiang Yu’ encountered him several times while out. They say that a woman who isn’t obsessed with love is invincible. She never understood this before but finally did now. She no longer had any feelings for him. To her, he was just garbage, just filth.

Today, Lin Sicheng brought a girl to the party, and they were very affectionate. ‘Jiang Yu’ felt nothing.

If she remembered correctly, when she was infatuated with him, he was pursuing another girl, said to be his true love. Now, here he was, being intimate with another girl. What a scumbag.

‘Jiang Yu’ found it boring and thought of something. She messaged Jiang Zhe to pick her up. A free driver shouldn’t be wasted. For Jiang Yu’s sake, he would definitely come.

Lin Sicheng might have the support of his father now and his uncle in the future, but she intended to drive a wedge between him and his uncle. Jiang Zhe could distinguish between her and Jiang Yu, but if he saw something inappropriate…

Well, would he still help Lin Sicheng then?

Holding her drink, ‘Jiang Yu’ watched Lin Sicheng and his friends enjoying themselves in the garden until she saw Jiang Zhe arrive. She waved her drink at Lin Sicheng and took a sip before turning to leave.

‘Jiang Yu’ knew Lin Sicheng well. He took the bait and followed her. In a secluded corner, he called out to her, “Jiang Yu, what are you doing calling me over?”

‘Jiang Yu’ turned around with a puzzled look, “When did I call you?”

“You raise your glass to me, didn’t you?”

Although ‘Jiang Yu’ had indeed meant to signal him, she still found his confidence amusing. “I didn’t say a word. How does that count as calling you? Wasn’t the garden full of people?”

Lin Sicheng approached, staring at her intensely. “Isn’t it because of me? You’ve been deliberately showing up in front of me lately. Isn’t it to seduce me?”

“I knew you were a restless woman. Not content with being married to my uncle, not content after having a baby, and now you’re out flirting with men instead of staying home to take care of the child. You don’t deserve my uncle.”

‘Jiang Yu’ started to reflect seriously on how she had ever seen him through such rose-tinted glasses. How had she not noticed how arrogant he was?

He kept approaching, cornering her. She leaned lazily against the wall, smiling, “Lin Sicheng, I think my taste was really bad before, falling for such an arrogant man like you. So what if I’m not taking care of the baby? So what if I’m out having fun? There are nannies, my mother, and Jiang Zhe at home. It’s not my responsibility. My friends and I like to hang out in the same places, so it’s normal to bump into each other. What do you mean by saying I’m deliberately showing up in front of you? Oh, are you changing girlfriends frequently lately to show off to me?”

Lin Sicheng was stung by her words.

Gritting his teeth, he said, “Jiang Yu, if you really don’t love my uncle, then leave him. Stop wasting his time.”

‘Jiang Yu’ cupped his face and looked into his eyes. “If I leave your uncle, who should I be with? You?”

“Lin Sicheng, don’t forget, I wasn’t the one who drugged him. I just found out about it and went along with it.”

“The one who really harmed your uncle was you. You gave him the drink that was meant for you.”

Back then, it wasn’t ‘Jiang Yu’ who drugged him. It was an enemy of the Lin family, aiming to deal with Lin Sicheng.

Given her personality, if something had happened between her and Lin Sicheng, she would have made a huge scene, affecting the Lin family’s future alliances. She might have even ended up marrying into the Lin family.

With no support behind her and her spoiled and willful nature, the opposing family would have loved to see the Lin family heir’s life in shambles, giving them a chance to take advantage.

‘Jiang Yu’ had feelings for Lin Sicheng, and he had been stringing her along, leading to the subsequent events.

“So, Lin Sicheng, you are the true culprit behind your uncle’s misery.”

Their eyes locked, each seeing the other’s disdain.

After spending a few days reviving his near-death flower, Uncle Su began preparing to send Jiang Yu back. Before starting the ritual, he said to Jiang Yu, “That is your destined place. You don’t need to linger here anymore. Your parents are there, and you can live peacefully over there. If all goes well, this time, your two souls will merge into one. Once her matters in this world are resolved, there will be no more attachments.”

Jiang Yu, lying on the bed, opened her eyes upon hearing Uncle Su’s words and asked, “Will she really disappear?”

Uncle Su, known for his bad temper, grew impatient with her many questions. “Why are you so dumb? Once you merge, you are her, and she is you. She is your flaw, and you are her virtue. You coexist, so do you understand now? You are her, and she is you. If you lean towards good, then you are you; if you lean towards evil, then she will become you.”

Jiang Yu sighed in relief. “Okay, thank you, Uncle.”

“No need to thank me. After you return, go to the nearest temple and donate some incense money. Donate a little if you have little, and more if you have plenty. I gain merit, and you gain a life.”

“Alright, let’s begin.”

Jiang Yu glanced at Su Tingting, who had come to see her off. “Goodbye, Su Tingting. Thank you.”

“Goodbye, Jiang Yu. I wish you happiness,” Su Tingting replied.

A golden light shot straight into the sky.

“Oh, since you like me so much, Jiang Yu, does that mean if I sleep with you, you’ll give up? If that’s the case, I can fulfill that for you.”

Jiang Yu coldly laughed at the approaching figure. “Speaking so reluctantly, isn’t it because you lust after me? Lin Sicheng, don’t make your regretful desire to sleep with your aunt sound so noble.”

A playful smile tugged at her lips. “I heard you admire your uncle greatly. Is this how you show it?”

She is returning.

Jiang Yu closed her eyes.

Lin Sicheng, seeing her close her eyes, thought she wanted him to kiss her.

He had to admit, he regretted it.

The current Jiang Yu was far more captivating than the former, making him regret even more.

He lowered his head, leaning in to kiss her.

Jiang Yu opened her eyes, seeing Lin Sicheng approaching. What was he trying to do?

What was he doing?

She hadn’t divorced Jiang Zhe, right?

Was this guy really attempting to assault his aunt?

Panicking, Jiang Yu lifted her knee and kicked towards Lin Sicheng’s vital area.

“Beast!” she shouted.

Lin Sicheng cried out in pain, doubling over and clutching his waist, his face twisted in agony.

Behind him, Jiang Zhe stood, his expression dark.