Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1087: Chapter 1087: Must I Endure This Too?

Shen Yunfei had just arrived in Jing City, and after a bit of preparation, he came to see Shen Qingqing. He handed over the gift he brought back, saying, "Qingqing, here’s the gift I brought back for you. One for you..."

"And one for Sun Rou, right?"

Shen Qingqing continued Shen Yunfei’s sentence, and took the bag to have a look. Inside, there were two gifts. Every time Shen Yunfei went out, he would bring back two gifts for her to give to Sun Rou.

Shen Qingqing sometimes delivered one gift herself, and sometimes had someone send it over. She knew Shen Yunfei cared about her and Sun Rou, his two sisters. He was embarrassed to see Sun Rou, but she couldn’t skip sending these things. Otherwise, she would lose Shen Yunfei’s heart in the future.

Chatting with her brother made Shen Qingqing very happy. In the Fan Family, most of the time she was alone, with Fan Ming always out on endless business trips, hardly ever seen.

At D Jewelry Company, Shen Qingqing, being the design director, found her work had significantly reduced after becoming pregnant. This left Shen Qingqing spending most of her time in a daze, either shopping or simply staring blankly. But no matter how expensive the things she bought—whether the finest clothes or lavish cosmetics—Shen Qingqing still felt empty.

The whole person felt hollow, like a floating duckweed without a home.

Now, chatting with Shen Yunfei, Shen Qingqing felt revitalized. This was her blood-related brother, the one who would cover for her when she was in trouble. She was no longer the storm-pulling lady of the Lian Family.

Suddenly, Shen Yunfei’s expression darkened. He clenched his teeth and said, "Qingqing, didn’t you say he went on a business trip?"

"Who?"

Shen Qingqing didn’t react immediately. She had just taken a sip of milk, looked up, and followed Shen Yunfei’s gaze. There, diagonally behind them, separated by a screen of greenery, wasn’t it her husband who was supposed to be on a business trip?

By his side was a woman with striking features. The two were seated next to each other, with Fan Ming’s hand on the woman’s waist. They leaned in as they spoke, resembling a couple deeply engrossed.

"Brother, don’t be impulsive."

Shen Qingqing was momentarily shocked but quickly regained her composure. She grabbed Shen Yunfei’s hand, pleading, "This is a public place. Whatever we need to say, let’s talk at home."

"Qingqing, are you going to endure this too?" Shen Yunfei looked at Shen Qingqing in disbelief. Shen Qingqing, adorned with designer brands and her face well-maintained, seemed different to Shen Yunfei.

Once, she was like a proud peacock, full of arrogance. But now...

Her husband openly accompanied another woman, yet she chose to swallow her pride.

"Brother, for the sake of this child, I can’t get divorced." Shen Qingqing lowered her head and stroked her abdomen. She had sacrificed so much to marry Fan Ming, and now she was pregnant with a son. As long as she could safely deliver this son, she would receive five percent of the shares.

The five percent shares of D Jewelry Company were worth over a hundred million. In the future, she could rise higher with her son. Then, with money in hand, even without the Lian Family, those who once sought to see her downfall would be unable to reach her.

"Qingqing, where is your pride from before?" Shen Yunfei initially thought an old husband and young wife pairing would mean Fan Ming would treat Shen Qingqing well. Had it not been for Shen Qingqing’s meticulous urging, he wouldn’t have personally negotiated the marriage with Fan Ming.

Back then, Fan Ming had agreed wholeheartedly. But now?

Shen Qingqing’s expression sank.

"Qingqing." Shen Yunfei wanted to persuade her, but before he could say a word, Shen Qingqing interrupted, "Brother, you don’t need to convince me anymore. I don’t want to live the life I had before."

"Qingqing, if you give me a little more time, I will definitely..."

Shen Yunfei hadn’t finished his sentence when Shen Qingqing interrupted, "Brother, I’ve heard too much of this talk. I have a child, and if I can obtain five percent of the shares, isn’t that good enough?"

She spoke in a hushed tone, entirely missing Shen Yunfei’s expression darkening.

Indeed, Shen Yunfei, from an incapable playboy, had been pushed to grow due to his father’s sudden accident. But he wasn’t a business genius. Furthermore, as a former playboy, apart from being adept at chasing women, he knew nothing else.

Over several years, Shen Yunfei took over the last remaining company his father had, managing it slowly. He attained ordinary wealth but needed to work much harder to achieve past glory.

In these years, Shen Yunfei had become darker, thinner, his once electrically charged eyes matured.

If Tang Yue saw Shen Yunfei now, she would be shocked to see the once playboy as a hardworking and ambitious young man.

"Brother, trading a child for five percent of the shares is a good deal."

"The person I loved I couldn’t be with. Since that’s the case, I needed to find someone wealthy. Otherwise, would you have me spend my life with average people? Leading a plain and ordinary life?"

"Although he..."

Shen Qingqing paused, observing their increasingly intimate gestures. It displeased her, but for the sake of her unborn child, she had to endure. She continued, "He’s only having fun outside; it’s nothing serious. When he returns home, he’s still nice to me."

"Shen Qingqing."

Shen Yunfei took a deep breath. At first only angry at himself, hearing Shen Qingqing’s words of consolation made his anger boil. Looking at the entirely unfamiliar Shen Qingqing before him, Shen Yunfei suddenly didn’t know what to say. He rose furiously, saying, "Fine, very well. From now on, I’ll intervene less in your affairs."

With those words, Shen Yunfei strode away.

Shen Yunfei’s actions startled Fan Ming, who turned back to see Shen Qingqing sitting there. Fan Ming raised an eyebrow, Shen Qingqing walked forward and openly stated her identity, without a trace of jealousy, as though she hadn’t seen the intimate gestures between Fan Ming and the woman earlier.

After exchanging greetings, Shen Qingqing left. She could bear it once, but continuously being forced to endure, she couldn’t take it. She was on the brink of exploding inside.

Leaving the restaurant, Shen Qingqing was furious. She didn’t want to return home, nor go to the company. So, she finally went to Sun Rou’s store.

Shen Qingqing had been to Sun Rou’s store many times. Every time she saw Sun Rou busy there, Shen Qingqing’s heart felt incredibly calm.

Due to looking identical to Sun Rou, many regular customers knew Shen Qingqing already. Seeing Shen Qingqing, they would often say, "Your sister’s here to see you again."

Sun Rou smiled, keeping her silence. After years of nurturing, apart from refraining from intense exercise, she was now no different from any ordinary person.

As Sun Rou was almost finished with her tasks, she asked, "Want to go have a coffee?"