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Looking at it from another perspective, Song Pearl feels that her life has been quite smooth.
Whether in poverty or wealth, her life has always been arranged for her since childhood. She doesn't need to think; she just needs to obey, and she doesn't mind this passive role.
Having relatives who care for her is truly a blessing earned over several lifetimes.
In the blink of an eye, things took a dramatic turn.
The truth that Song Pearl is actually Wu Qiang's biological daughter was revealed, swapping the identities of the sisters. Everything that belonged to Wu Yuqian returned to Song Pearl, including her marriage arrangements.
During this process, Wu Qiang did some things that Song Pearl was unaware of. She was merely the final beneficiary.
To avoid any further complications, Wu Qiang quickly set a wedding date for Song Pearl.
"Pearl, this path is chosen by you. Whether good or bad in the future, do not complain," Wu Qiang said to Song Pearl, his eyes filled with deep helplessness. "But make sure not to wrong yourself."
"I understand, thank you, Dad." Pearl smiled; she could understand Wu Qiang's feelings.
The wedding was very simple. The Qing Family had few relatives, and Wu Qiang didn't invite many friends either, but many people came from Song Family Village.
To resolve the bloody knot in her heart, Song Pearl chose not to wear a white wedding dress but instead opted for a bright red qipao. Today is a joyous occasion; it must be particularly festive. Isn't it?
Her usually unruly hair was rarely styled up, and her face, which had always looked somewhat malnourished, appeared much brighter due to makeup. She felt her toes tingling from wearing high heels, something she rarely did.
Even in high heels, her head barely reached Qing Wenyu's chin. Fortunately, the makeup artist was skilled; when they stood together, they looked like a perfect match.
After the wedding ceremony and hosting relatives and friends, it was already ten o'clock at night.
"We haven't had the bridal chamber fun yet!" someone shouted. "We should at least ask the bride for some wedding cakes!"
Many people took cars to follow to the Qing Family's residence. The newly renovated villa of the Qing Family was decorated splendidly and dazzlingly. The more people there were for the bridal chamber fun, the more prosperous the couple's life would be. Those participating in the fun could also share in the joy.
The children of Song Family Village loved this kind of lively atmosphere. By the time the festivities had settled down, it was already midnight.
Song Pearl leaned against the staircase, smiling as she sent off the last wave of guests who had come to celebrate the new house. She felt somewhat lonely. On such an important occasion, the groom had just returned and immediately had to meet an important client, leaving her behind.
Thinking about how she, a person with a solitary spirit, could actually smile and handle so many enthusiastic villagers, Song Pearl couldn't help but give herself a pat on the back.
Tian Yue came to Song Pearl's side and patted her arm. "Pearl, why don't you go back inside? It's getting chilly. Wen Yu is not an inconsiderate child; he should be back soon."
Qing Yuansheng and his wife were staying in the bedroom downstairs. Tian Yue watched as Song Pearl went upstairs, locked the yard gate, and then returned to their bedroom to close the door.
"Does Wen Yu really have a client or is it just an excuse?" she asked as she sat on the bed next to Qing Yuansheng, who was already lying down.
"Could it be fake? Right now, Hongqing's big operation is entirely on Wen Yu's shoulders; he must be busy!" Qing Yuansheng replied with his eyes closed.
"But what about you? You're the chairman. No matter how busy things are, it shouldn't matter for just tonight!" Tian Yue murmured.
"Ah, I'm exhausted! Just rest! Don't worry about men's affairs! Just be a good mother-in-law in the future!" Qing Yuansheng said impatiently. He did not truly approve of Song Pearl becoming his daughter-in-law, but he needed Wu Qiang's financial support.
"I will definitely be a good mother-in-law!" Tian Yue smiled as she turned off the light. Her son was finally married, and she felt delighted.
Song Pearl heard the sound of the door locking and thought that Qing Wenyu might not come back tonight. Her eyelids felt heavy, and she leaned against the headboard, dozing off.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a sound at the bedroom door; someone had entered.
Startled, Song Pearl slightly opened her eyes to see a tall figure before her.
He actually came back!
She glanced at him; they had once been somewhat familiar, but now that they were family, there seemed to be more distance between them.
"Aren't you asleep yet?" Qing Wenyu asked gently, his voice surprisingly devoid of its usual coldness.
"Oh! I was waiting for you," she replied, her face involuntarily flushing.
The room fell silent as Qing Wenyu took his clothes and turned to head to the bathroom. The sound of running water echoed from the bathroom, and Song Pearl, wide awake and feeling a bit anxious, returned to the edge of the bed, suddenly remembering she hadn't removed her makeup.
When Qing Wenyu emerged in his pajamas, Song Pearl had just let her hair down. The hairsprayed strands were stiff, making her hairstyle look even more wild.
"I'm going to wash up too!" Song Pearl glanced at Qing Wenyu, then lowered her head to grab her clothes and walked into the bathroom.
The Qing family's exterior was understated yet luxurious; the quality of the bathtub in the bathroom was even better than that of the Resort hotel. Once she lay down in it, all her fatigue vanished.
By the time Song Pearl came out wearing a conservative nightgown, she found that Qing Wenyu had already fallen asleep. She let out a sigh of relief, feeling somewhat relaxed.
Having a man in her living space for the first time made her feel unavoidably tense.
Qing Wenyu lay on the side of the bed, and to get onto the bed, Song Pearl would have to climb over him. She glanced at the sofa but ultimately decided to sleep on the bed.
She carefully took off her shoes and lifted her foot, jumping over him. Qing Wenyu's breathing was steady; he seemed to be sleeping soundly and showed no signs of waking up.
Just as Song Pearl lay down, Qing Wenyu suddenly turned over, facing away from her. Although there was plenty of space on the bed, she was too scared to move, not daring to even breathe loudly.
After confirming that the man opposite her had not woken up, she finally relaxed slightly and succumbed to her drowsiness, closing her eyes without a second thought.
The night passed peacefully. In the morning, they treated each other with more formality than strangers.
They went downstairs one after another, where Tian Yue had already prepared breakfast.
"Pearl, did you sleep well last night?" Tian Yue said kindly as she pulled Song Pearl to sit beside her. "Your dad and I had breakfast earlier; he went to the office. You two take your time eating."
Song Pearl smiled at Tian Yue and picked up her chopsticks.
Tian Yue was an excellent cook; the century egg and lean pork congee she made was rich and delicious, better than any restaurant outside.
"It's really delicious!" Song Pearl couldn't help but praise it. Hearing this compliment, Qing Wenyu looked up from his bowl of congee. He seemed thoughtful as he glanced at Song Pearl's face.
Feeling his gaze, Song Pearl awkwardly lowered her head to continue eating.
Tian Yue smiled at the expressions of the two, "If it's good, eat more! Look at you, so thin. You need to take care of yourself; I want to hold my grandchild soon!"
Song Pearl choked on a mouthful of porridge, forcing a smile as she glanced at Qing Wenyu beside her. He was eating gracefully, seemingly unaffected by what Tian Yue said.
After breakfast, Qing Wenyu went to the company as usual, while Song Pearl did not go to work. Now, Resort had truly become her company. With Wu Yuqian gone, Resort had hired another general manager, and Song Pearl only needed to enjoy the benefits.
"Wen Yu, you should be on your honeymoon now. You have marriage leave benefits! Why are you so busy?"
Song Pearl heard Tian Yue's voice and Qing Wenyu's response. However, her motherly suggestion was clearly just a boring idea that went unheeded. Qing Wenyu put his arm around Tian Yue's shoulder and said something before driving away.
Tian Yue stayed with Song Pearl to keep her company.
"When Wen Yu was unwell, I stopped working and took care of him at home. Now that you’ve married Wen Yu, you need to take care of him for me..." Tian Yue gently patted Song Pearl's hand as she spoke earnestly.
"You need to learn how to cook some necessary dishes; he is also very particular about his meals..."
"Does he have many dietary restrictions?"
Song Pearl did not expect someone like Qing Wenyu to have so many rules. She remembered when they were trapped on the back mountain of Song Family Village; he had eaten leftover food used for incense without any apparent issue.
"Yes, Wen Yu has a very weak constitution. If he isn't careful, it can lead to intestinal discomfort. So every night before bed, he needs to drink a cup of warm Goat Milk. He can't have cold drinks in the morning and can only drink alcohol after noon. When drinking, he needs to be moderate, and dinner should be light with low cholesterol. Fruits should be prepared for all three meals..."
What a difficult young master to serve! Song Pearl thought to herself while nodding obediently.
After dinner that evening, Song Pearl waited in front of the television for a long time before Qing Wenyu stumbled in reeking of alcohol. Remembering Tian Yue's reminder about warm Goat Milk, she hurried to prepare it.
"Why did you drink so much? Driving home after drinking? How dangerous!" Tian Yue, already in bed, got up wearing a robe and frowned at Qing Wenyu.
"Isn't it because I'm happy about getting married?" Qing Wenyu slurred as he swayed up the stairs. "Mom, you don't need to worry about me; I'm a married man now. Just go rest!"
"Oh dear!" Tian Yue anxiously grabbed Song Pearl as she brought over the Goat Milk. "Pearl, please don't mind; Wen Yu is a bit troublesome for you. Order an extra portion of Goat Milk for him; you both can drink it together!"
"Mom, I understand," Song Pearl smiled at Tian Yue and took the Goat Milk upstairs.
Qing Wenyu rushed into the bathroom after going upstairs and vomited for a while. After cleaning up, he came out, and Song Pearl had no choice but to heat up the Goat Milk in the kitchen and bring it to him.
"Thank you." He took it with his long fingers, already regaining his usual polite demeanor. "This Goat Milk is supplied by your Ecological Aquaculture Farm. You haven't tried it, have you?"
He held the Goat Milk and glanced at Song Pearl, his eyes no longer showing any signs of drunkenness.
He really has a good alcohol tolerance! Song Pearl thought to herself.
"No," she shook her head. "I'm used to simple meals and not accustomed to those."
"The fostered Orphan is truly pitiful." Qing Wenyu finished the Goat Milk and said something inexplicable before collapsing onto the bed and falling asleep, not noticing the anger rising in Song Pearl's eyes.
Everyone has their own eating habits. Although she was used to simple meals, it didn't mean she could be deemed pitiful based on that alone.
Song Pearl sulked for a while before changing into her pajamas and getting into bed. After the first time, there was no longer any previous restraint, and she slept very well that night. When she woke up in the morning, it was another beautiful day.
Turning to her side, she noticed that the person lying next to her had already gotten up without her noticing.
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