I lay in Lu Yanchen's arms, recalling every moment of my life as Su Wan.
The hurt they inflicted on me piled up time and time again. The negative energy lingered in my heart for a long time, but only today did it truly dissipate. My emotions gradually calmed down, and I wiped the tears from my eyes. "Sorry, I lost my composure just now. I just heard Su Wan's story and felt so sorry for her, so I couldn't help myself."
"She's a pitiful person," Lu Yanchen nodded. "I understand how you feel. Are you feeling better now?"
"Much better."
He handed me the thermos. "You've been crying for so long. Drink some water to moisten your throat."
I thought of the eggs under the seat and asked, "Did you prepare them?"
Lu Yanchen brushed the hair that had fallen from my cheek behind my ear and said gently, "Well, people like them deserve to be baptized with rotten eggs."
"I used to only hear you were skilled in business, and it seems you're truly capable."
This was a ruthless move most people wouldn't come up with. If it injured someone, it would be troublesome, but rotten eggs were different. Not only would they be disgusted, but it wouldn't cause any trouble. "Yanchen, can you do me another favor?"
"Hmm?"
"Find someone to help me keep an eye on Su Ning'an. She's suffered a great loss this time, and she won't let it go."
Lu Yanchen and I had a different opinion. "You're right, she certainly won't let it go, but she'll also learn from her mistakes and won't give us another chance."
The reason I was able to win both times was because of a rebirth cheat. I knew her secret, and she didn't know mine.
She'd suffered two great losses, so she wouldn't reveal herself so easily again.
"We're not in a rush, but she can't wait. The time bomb in her stomach will blow her to pieces."
Su Ning'an's original plan was to use this painting competition to gild herself, giving her more confidence when she married into the Fu family.
Little did she know that I had messed things up. I'm afraid it won't be so easy for her to marry into the Fu family. Lu Yanchen seemed to read my thoughts and soothed me, "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, the Fu family will have no choice but to marry her."
I realized that Lu Yanchen was like a worm in my stomach; he knew everything I was thinking.
Why was I so determined to have Su Ning'an marry into the Fu family? It was simply because I wanted her to experience the same pain I had endured before.
Marrying a husband who didn't love her, a dissatisfied and critical mother-in-law, and a calculating father-in-law.
Without the Su family's constant protection, she would struggle in that family.
And public opinion was about to descend on her from all sides. I had cut off all possibilities. No matter what her status, she would never again be able to show herself in public.
Her only option was to remain a well-off wife, but that wasn't easy either.
As Lu Yanchen said, she would certainly hide her true colors, but under pressure from all sides, she would definitely strike again!
If I can't find evidence that she murdered me, then I'll give her another chance, make her want to kill me.
A playful trap!
I'm only twenty, young and beautiful. I can afford to wait. It's Su Ning'an who should be anxious.
Right now, I really want to share this happy news with Grandma.
But my current status doesn't make it appropriate for me to take the initiative to visit her.
Seeing my gloomy expression, Lu Yanchen asked, "What's wrong?"
I sighed, "I'm just thinking about Su Wan's family. Isn't there anyone who truly loves her?"
"There is one, her grandmother. But she had a stroke a while ago and has been in the hospital. With all the things happening in the Su family, I'm afraid no one is going to visit."
"I want to go see this poor old woman. Is that okay?"
"Of course." A deep meaning flashed in Lu Yanchen's eyes. I felt like everything was going too smoothly. I took a sip of chrysanthemum tea and spoke again, "Yanchen, why are you helping me so unconditionally?"
"I feel the same way as you do. I want justice for Su Wan and atone for my past mistakes."
I looked at him puzzledly, "What mistakes did you make?"
He gave me a deep look. "Nothing. Are you hungry? I asked someone to buy some snacks."
He pulled out an exquisite lunch box, filled with all my favorite pastries and macarons.
I loved macarons as a kid, but I've eaten less as I've grown up.
"Thank you."
I was hungry, so I ate and chatted with him, and before I knew it, we were at the hospital.
He bought some fruit at the door, and I couldn't help but marvel at his thoughtfulness.
I was so focused on sharing the news with Grandma that I forgot I was a stranger visiting her and had to put on a show.
The last time I came, Aunt Wang recognized me instantly. She was surprised to see me with Lu Yanchen. "How's the old lady doing lately?" Lu Yanchen asked.
"Still the same, neither better nor worse, eh..."
Auntie Wang sighed. Grandma is old. If her condition doesn't improve, she'll likely become paralyzed and continue to deteriorate.
I felt bad. Grandma had been strong her whole life; she certainly didn't want to go on like this.
She kept holding on, but only for me.
If she hadn't been so worried about me, she would have given up long ago, given her personality.
I suppressed my excitement and walked closer to Grandma.
Aside from being unable to move, she looked quite well.
There was no odor when I got closer.
In such a warm environment, any odor would have been noticeable. It was clear that Auntie Wang was taking good care of her. Grandma's gaze grew gentler as I approached. I grabbed her hand, fighting back tears as I spoke to myself, "Grandma, do you remember me? I came to see you once last time. I'm Wanwan, and I came here with my husband today."
Auntie Wang, standing nearby, also sighed, "I never thought Miss Jiang would marry Mr. Lu. You two look so well together." Grandma's eyes flicked back and forth between me and Lu Yanchen's face, and I could probably guess what she was thinking.
I'd been through a failed relationship, and marrying so quickly was definitely revenge on Lu Shiyan. Grandma's worried about my happiness.
I smiled at her and said, "Yes, my husband is very good to me and loves me very much."
Lu Yanchen also spoke, "Grandma, get well soon. Wanwan and I might have a child soon. Don't you want to hold our child in your own hands?"
My face flushed. Although I knew he was trying to please his elders, this was my own grandma. I gently punched him. "Who wants to have a baby with you?"
Lu Yanchen grabbed my hand and pulled me into his arms. "I'm your husband. If not with me, who will you have a baby with?"
"Stop it! Grandma's watching us!" I blushed until my ears were red.