Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 510

Chapter 510: Chapter 394: But Can You?

After eating and drinking to her fill, Lin Lishan walked out of the Cheng Family gate. With a broad smile on her face and carrying her bundle, she walked along the path, humming a song.

A striking figure emerged not far away; although she couldn’t see the face, the silhouette and walking posture made it clear that the other person must be someone with exceptional looks.

Lin Lishan glanced over and lightly furrowed her brows, muttering to herself, "Why is Qu Xiaoyue back again? Isn’t it quite nice staying with the Old Russians? Still not giving up, huh?" With a quick turn of her eyes, she decided to ignore the person and turned around as though she was meeting her face to face.

"Shanshan, what’s with the look? Don’t recognize me?"

Lin Lishan pretended to have a sudden realization, "Oh, it’s Sister Xiao Yue; I thought it was some young lady. When did you come back? How’s your health these days?"

Qu Xiaoyue frowned and pressed her hand to her chest, "I’m already old, what young lady are you talking about? You are as young and beautiful as ever. Where are you coming from?"

Lin Lishan carefully examined herself and then looked at the other person, shaking her head, "No comparison. A beauty is always a beauty. Seeing you like Xishi clutching your heart makes me uncomfortable. Did the doctor say what illness you have this time?"

Qu Xiaoyue locked her brows, speaking gloomily, "They didn’t say, just told me to continue resting. My illness might never get better."

Lin Lishan showed no interest in idle talk with her. Seeing her standing silently, her gaze constantly shifting beyond Lin Lishan, an idea struck: Is she hoping to encounter my husband?

Lin Lishan determined no doctor diagnosis was needed; she knew this woman was mentally disturbed—definitely brain issues. Her husband had nothing to do with her, yet she acted as if she was abandoned. She secretly despised the other woman for being audacious yet cowardly—if only she wouldn’t run away whenever she saw Brother Zheng.

"Suit yourself; I’m off to find my dad." With that said, Lin Lishan lifted her foot to leave.

"Hey... don’t rush off. Stay and chat with me for a while."

Reluctantly, Lin Lishan raised the parcel in her hand, "It’s a bundle from my Jiao Jiao for her maternal grandfather; I need to deliver it. Go ahead, say what you want to say?"

Qu Xiaoyue gazed from her hand to her face, speaking softly, "You are really blessed to have a daughter. Unlike me, I have no one to care about."

Lin Lishan opened her mouth wanting to say something, but found herself at a loss for words of comfort. Should she say that her life was just fine, aside from infertility, and wasn’t inferior to her own?

"Shanshan, you know? All my life, I’ve envied you the most. If only I had been as brave as you back then, I would be so happy now—with a loving husband and a smart daughter."

Lin Lishan shook her head with a bitter smile. What is there she has to envy about? She’s enjoying life while Lin Lishan lives in pain every day. She has parents who adore her so much, but Lin Lishan? Only a mother who wants to drain her. She has brothers who cherish her, but Lin Lishan? She has nothing.

Then, Lin Lishan thought of her husband, her daughter, her son-in-law, and her little grandson, and a joyful smile spread across her face.

Lin Lishan laughed and said, "Fate isn’t reliant on bravery. You’re great, but not suitable for Brother Zheng. My Jiao Jiao has said that some things aren’t meant to be forced. I find it quite reasonable. Back then, besides you, there were more beautiful and braver individuals with better family backgrounds, yet you see, Brother Zheng chose me, an ordinary person.

Moreover, you are not me; you can’t match my feelings for him. If I were you, I would have never married; I would silently watch him forever.

For me, Brother Zheng is my heaven; nothing is more important than him. But can you do that? You can’t. I know you’ve always hold a grudge against me, believing I’m not worthy of Brother Zheng, and many people think I’m not. But I truly believe I’m worthy. I don’t compare exterior factors; I only compare a heart. I can give birth for him, I can die for him. Can any of you who claimed to love him do it?"

Qu Xiaoyue stared at Lin Lishan intently, both women silent and gazing at each other.

"Aunt, don’t send her off..."

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