Chapter 608: Chapter 524: Memories of a Past Life

Xiao Man was bewildered. Under the Golden Osmanthus Tree, Zeng Rong was collapsed on the ground, sobbing her heart out.

’Everything I just said was the truth! How can I make Shaofeng believe that we were really husband and wife in our past life, that we really had a son! No one knew that the ice-cold Gu Shao Feng could be such a doting father. For the sake of our son, he finally listened to Tian Xueqin’s advice and stopped looking for that other woman, focusing wholeheartedly on building a small family with me. We lived together for two or three years. It wasn’t blissfully happy, but it was peaceful and comfortable. Like most small families with a child, it was full of endless fun and laughter. Zeng Rong was satisfied with that life: her son was smart and handsome, and her husband was heroic and dashing. When she went out with her two handsome men, one big and one small, she could easily garner the envy, jealousy, and hate of every other woman. That was the thing that made her proudest and happiest in her entire life.’

’Besides, the Gu family’s eldest grandson, Gu Shaojun, was disabled and lived away from Beijing long-term. So Gu Shao Feng, the second grandson, naturally took his place. I became the true Mrs. Gu, and I had even given birth to the eldest great-grandson. My status was indescribably noble. Inside and outside the home, many people catered to my every mood. I could call the shots and get whatever I wanted!’

’If it hadn’t been for what happened later...’ Zeng Rong raised a hand to her forehead. Her head throbbed as if it were about to split open. So many memories were jumbled together, a tangled mess that was impossible to sort out.

She had only just started to accept these memories yesterday. At the time, she learned that Gu Shao Feng was coming back, and he was bringing a girl with him. Shaofeng and that girl had already registered their marriage! Upon hearing this news, Zeng Rong fainted on the spot. She had been hosting a show at the time, standing on a stage over three meters high. She took a head-first dive off the stage. She didn’t die, but she nearly went insane!

’Yes, the moment I woke up, I knew something was wrong with me. All these new memories had appeared out of nowhere, making me too scared to move or even open my eyes. I thought the shock had been too great and I’d finally gone mad!’

It wasn’t until her mother rushed over and held her, wailing in anguish, that she slowly began to understand: she hadn’t gone mad. Instead, she had miraculously gained the memories of her past life!

And because of these memories, she became even more determined and desperate to find Gu Shao Feng and make things clear: he and she were the real couple, a fated couple! He couldn’t marry someone else, otherwise, their beautiful, adorable son—the eldest great-grandson of the Gu family—would cease to exist!

’But Gu Shao Feng, that impatient iceberg, actually didn’t believe me and wouldn’t even listen properly to what I was saying!’

Zeng Rong slowly sat up, leaning against the Golden Osmanthus Tree. Shrouded by the night, the expression on her face suddenly turned sinister and twisted—she had just untangled another memory, one that contained the shadow of Jun Ran. It turned out everything was Jun Ran’s doing!

’So that’s how it is. My good friend, my bestie. After failing to seduce Shaofeng behind my back, she actually set a trap for me!’

’There was a party at a hotel, a banquet to welcome home elites who had been abroad. Among them was a senior from college who had once pursued me. Everyone was having a great time chatting. Jun Ran flitted about like a butterfly among flowers, constantly urging people to drink and plying them with alcohol, not even sparing me. That night, I got drunk, and so did the senior. I had a driver waiting, but Jun Ran said that going home drunk would scare my child and displease the elders. She loudly called a waiter to help me to a hotel room to rest first. At the time, I trusted Jun Ran completely. I figured if she was arranging it, everything would be fine.’

’Who knew I would be sent to my senior’s bed. When a grown man and woman are together, it’s impossible for something not to happen. The senior was very excited, and I had been separated from Shaofeng for nearly three months. Under his advances, I couldn’t control myself...’

’Later, when I gave birth to a daughter, I thought she was Shaofeng’s. But Shaofeng wouldn’t even look at the child. He just threw a stack of photos at me. The actions of the two people in the photos were obscene, and one of the main subjects was me!’

’I knew Shaofeng’s temper. Plus, Shaofeng had promised to help me save face in front of our son, so I chose to leave.’

’I took my daughter abroad to find that senior. However, he already had a family—a young and beautiful wife, a lively and adorable son, and a blissful life. He wasn’t willing to make any changes for me. He just gave me a sum of money, settled my daughter and me in another city, and from then on, we were like strangers!’

’Later, I found out that Jun Ran was pestering Shaofeng, trying to replace me as Mrs. Gu. How could I possibly allow that? I returned to the country and used all my strength to declare open war on Jun Ran... So, Jun Ran and I were already mortal enemies in our past life. And in this life, I was still foolishly treating that bitch as a friend!’

Zeng Rong clenched her back teeth. ’Just you wait, you bitch. We’ll settle this score slowly. I will never let you go in this lifetime!’

’Right now, I have to get Shaofeng back. He’s my child’s father! I’ve dreamed of marrying him since I was little. My wish came true in my past life, so how can I fail in this one? I only hate that these memories came too late. If they had appeared earlier, it would have saved so much trouble!’

’That... what’s her name... Wu Xiangyun. Didn’t Aunt Tian get rid of her easily in the past life? In this life, she’s surprisingly resilient and has managed to hang on.’

’No, that’s not it! I think I heard Gu Shaoling say it was Tang Manman being nosy. She sent a lot of good medicine to Wu Xiangyun. Otherwise, she would have died long ago!’

’Tang Manman?’ Zeng Rong blinked. ’There was no such person in my past life. There was only the haughty Tang Yaxuan, who walked around with her nose in the air.’

’Tang Manman’s return to the Tang family isn’t a bad thing. At least it saved the Gu family from the difficult situation they would have faced after a marriage alliance between the Bai and Tang families. But this Tang Manman is too meddlesome. You don’t even know Wu Xiangyun, so why are you giving her medicine? Moreover, Tang Manman’s appearance in this life has changed the situation a lot. People who shouldn’t be alive are still alive, occupying positions and resources, making things even more complicated. I don’t know if it’s a blessing or a curse.’

Zeng Rong pushed herself up, using the Golden Osmanthus Tree for support, her gaze fixed resolutely on the brightly lit area. ’No matter what, I have to win Gu Shao Feng back and correct my past life’s mistake... No! My mistake in the past life was Jun Ran’s scheme. I was an innocent victim too! In this life, I am completely spotless. I’m a perfect match for Gu Shao Feng. We are the ones who are well-matched in social status, a pair made in heaven! That country girl, Wu Xiangyun, must step aside!’

Xiao Man and Mrs. Ai returned to the main hall. They saw Zhou Hui Lan, Tian Xueqin, and a group of ladies of similar age sitting, drinking tea, and chatting cheerfully. Mrs. Sun was among them.

Zhou Hui Lan came forward to support Mrs. Ai, saying softly that the hall was a bit too crowded and noisy, and that someone in her condition might be better off going home to rest. She then told Xiao Man that Grandma Tang, Granny Gu, and a few other elderly ladies were in the inner hall. Xiao Man went inside and saw that Sun Meirong was there too, standing behind the sofa and diligently massaging Granny Gu’s shoulders. Granny Gu was beaming, clearly enjoying it. She would occasionally praise the girl to the person sitting next to her, saying how well-behaved and sensible she was, truly endearing.

Xiao Man greeted all the grandmothers. She then washed her hands, went to the tea table to brew a pot of tea, poured it, and served it to each of them respectfully. Only then did she sit down between Grandma Tang and Granny Gu. The grandmothers looked at Xiao Man with loving and appreciative eyes. They expressed all sorts of envy and jealousy toward Grandma Tang and Granny Gu. Grandma Tang hugged her precious granddaughter, smiling with immense satisfaction.

After sitting for a little while, Grandma Tang brought Xiao Man out. They planned to have the driver take them and Mrs. Ai home first. Grandpa Tang was being looked after by Tang Qingyun. The men had too much to talk about, and who knew how late they would stay.

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