Ning Yuan’s brother, do you know how much I love you? It’s me; can’t you recognize me? I’m sorry I couldn’t comfort you, as I lacked the strength to hear your story about you and my sister. Your love for her was clear, and the pain was unbearable, even with my now healthy heart. I can’t sincerely bless you, but please be happy because I don’t want to see you sad.
Tears flowed freely down her face for a love that could no longer be remembered. He was her sister’s lover, and she could never look back. She would try to erase him from her heart, and though it still hurt now, one day she could smile and call him brother-in-law.
The tear tracks on her face had not yet dried when another challenge awaited her at home. Approaching the door, she saw Qiu Mama sitting by the road crying, with household items scattered in disarray.
Startled, Ru Feng rushed over to help her up, “What happened? Are you hurt?”
Qiu Mama wiped away her tears, her eyes red, “I’m fine.”
Ru Feng looked around; neighbors were pointing and whispering, but no one came to help. She bit her lip and asked softly, “Who did this?”
Qiu Mama grabbed her, “Xiao Feng, listen to Mom, don’t provoke Qiu Chi anymore, okay?”
Ru Feng’s anger flared, “Qiu Chi?”
Qiu Mama nodded, “Two people just came, warning you not to mess with Qiu Yi, or Qiu Chi won’t let you off.”
Ru Feng clenched her teeth, “Qiu Chi, you’re dead.”
She then asked, “Who is Qiu Yi?”
Qiu Mama looked puzzled, “Xiao Feng, have you forgotten? Qiu Yi is Qiu Chi’s sister, who refuses to go home and insists on working at someone else’s company for a man.”
Ru Feng realized she didn’t know this person at all. When had she ever provoked her? Perhaps this was a consequence of something the previous Qiu Ru Feng had done.
Never mind for now; let’s clean up, or we won’t be able to sleep.
After tidying up, Ru Feng sat in the house catching her breath and asked Qiu Mama, “Is there anything I can eat to improve my mood?”
Qiu Mama wiped sweat from her forehead, “Mom will make you pumpkin cakes.”
