How much he likes his sister.
How much Jiang Chenghua likes Mei Yeyun.
Aside from the young Mei Yeyun, Mei Yeqin, as a bystander, was the one who had the clearest understanding of the entire incident.
His sister said that even if she got tired walking, he could always carry her anywhere.
When he remembered his sister's period, he would make her hot tea and brown sugar water.
In the middle of the night, he would secretly buy his sister's favorite soup dumplings.
Seeing that her sister didn't get first place in school, the boy took notes for her all night long.
Every holiday, he'd give her sisiter a gift she loved, secretly preparing surprises.
Even when he was poor, he'd buy her beautiful dresses.
Her sister said we didn't mind eating at street stalls together.
Even with tears streaming down his face, he'd say he'd made her happy.
Even when work was busier later, he'd get up early to make breakfast for her.
Mei Yeqin thought then, "So this is what like is." Her sister probably thought it was like, too, but it might be more than just like.
So, Mei Yeyun resolutely, despite her family's objections, insisted on marrying Jiang Chenghua, even though he was penniless, even though he had nothing, even though his family had no one to support him.
Even if he was just a small company employee, her sister would marry him.
At that time, Mei Yeyun's face was filled with such happiness, a brilliant smile. It was such a simple wedding, not even a wedding dress, just the two of them getting a marriage certificate, saying simple vows, and a short recording.
When her sister left, she was still holding the DV recording.
Mei Yeqin seemed to be smiling as she spoke, but she was so sad.
Pei Dai's heart felt like a knot had been tugged at. So, his Qinqin had been through all this.
He didn't really know how to love someone, how to love Mei Yeqin, or even express it, but the things Qinqin said seemed like something he'd done for her, something he'd wanted to do for her.
So, was this the reason for Qinqin's coldness, her complete lack of faith in love?
"I wouldn't do that."
Not to excuse himself, but the words came out so weak, so unbelievable.
Because Pei Dai had just heard the male protagonist say those same, feeble words in the movie, "I wouldn't do that."
Pei Dai felt powerless as he hugged Mei Yeqin tightly.
He patted her back, as if trying to offer her some comfort.
"Qinqin, I know these words sound so feeble, but I'm willing to notarize our love. Let's get it done."
His thoughts were so meticulous.
"Pei Dai, what's it got to do with you?"
With a rare childishness, she pulled away from his embrace and pushed him further away. Clearly displeased with his words, her expression gradually grew colder.
Pei Dai was stunned for a moment, but then he picked up the blanket nearby and wrapped Mei Yeqin in it.
He didn't get angry, but listened as Mei Yeqin recounted what happened next.
What happened next?
Like any ordinary person, Jiang Chenghua's work grew increasingly busy, his desire to prove himself growing stronger.
He began skipping meals at home.
He started forgetting to give gifts on holidays, then forgetting Mei Yeyun's birthday, then forgetting their wedding anniversary.
At this point, Mei Yeqin thought her sister would be disappointed in this marriage, but she wasn't. With little Jiang Sui, her expression softened, and she even stopped working.
She gave up her beloved career and stayed home to care for her baby.