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Chapter 541: Cherish What You Have
Chapter 541: Cherish What You Have
When Nie Zhan returned home, he didn't mention to Lu Jiaxin about Tao Yong and Shi Xinyu's situation. While their six-year relationship was difficult to let go of, it was probably best not to marry Shi Xinyu given her temperament.
Two days later, Yu Meitung called Lu Jiaxin, "Jiaxin, Tao Yong took the initiative to go to the Shi family to call off the wedding, but Xinyu's two brothers beat him up."
Lu Jiaxin asked in confusion, "Don't her two brothers know that Xinyu wants to break off the engagement? Tao Yong is just doing this to respect Xinyu's wishes?"
Yu Meitung thought that Shi Xinyu's brothers might not be aware of the situation, or they wouldn't have resorted to violence, as the main responsibility lay with Shi Xinyu, "They gave him a good beating, but it'll be difficult for Xinyu to reconcile with him now."
"Why do you think Xinyu would want to get back together?" Lu Jiaxin asked.
Yu Meitung let out a bitter laugh, "They've been dating for six years. In these six years, Tao Yong has treated her well and tolerated her temper and immaturity. She's being stubborn now and fears married life, but once she calms down, she'll definitely want to make amends."
Lu Jiaxin sighed helplessly, "Once the wedding is called off, regardless of whether her brothers beat him up or not, there's no turning back. Marriage isn't a game, and Tao Yong has his dignity."
"Sigh, Xinyu is too immature," Yu Meitung agreed.
Lu Jiaxin felt that Shi Xinyu had led a life that was too smooth, which was why she acted on impulse without considering the consequences of her actions and whether she could bear those consequences. "She's 27 years old, not 27 months old. She needs to take responsibility for her actions. Even if she regrets it, she'll have to slowly come to terms with it."
Yu Meitung sighed, then changed the subject, "She called me and said she wants to sell her coffee shop to me. She mentioned that if I don't have enough money now, I can pay her later. Her coffee shop makes a profit of several tens of thousands a month, and I want to take it over."
Lu Jiaxin thought it was a good idea, "You also know a lot about coffee, and you often go to her shop. You're familiar with how it operates, and taking it over would give you an additional source of income."
Yu Meitung wanted to take over the shop, but she didn't want to owe Shi Xinyu any money, "Jiaxin, the shop space belongs to Xinyu. If I take it over, I won't have to worry about the landlord not renewing the lease or suddenly increasing the rent."
"She's only asking for 600,000 yuan as the transfer fee, which includes two years' rent. I've saved up 120,000 yuan myself. Can you lend me 500,000 yuan? Don't worry, I'll return the money to you within a week."
It was impressive that she had managed to save 120,000 yuan in such a short time while also paying the mortgages for three properties.
Lu Jiaxin agreed to lend her the money but felt the need to give her a gentle reminder, "Don't be too hard on yourself. Life is short, and if you don't treat yourself well now, you might regret it when you're older."
Yu Meitung didn't feel like she was being hard on herself. She had her meals at home from Monday to Friday—a nutritious and hygienic choice—and had lunch at the company. In the evenings, she would read books or catch up on the news. On weekends, she would meet up with Lu Jiaxin or other colleagues and friends to play ball, go hiking, or shop, making the most of her time.
She understood that Lu Jiaxin cared about her, and she said, "Jiaxin, many of my colleagues live with their families of five or six in spaces of five or six hundred square feet. Some can't even afford to buy a house and have to apply for subsidized housing. Compared to them, I'm already very fortunate."
Her current home was 500 square feet, with a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. It couldn't compare to Lu Jiaxin's home, but compared to her colleagues, she felt like a rich woman, and her colleagues often envied her!
Lu Jiaxin believed that contentment was the key to happiness, and no amount of wealth could bring happiness to those who were discontent. She smiled and asked, "Are you free this weekend? Let's go hiking."
"No problem," Yu Meitung replied.
Yu Meitung had also fallen in love with sports, but she was very frugal these days. She never initiated expensive activities like tennis or golf and only participated when Lu Jiaxin or other friends invited her. On weekends, when she had free time, she would invite a few friends to go cycling or hiking, which was both environmentally friendly and economical.
True to her word, Yu Meitung returned the 500,000 yuan to Lu Jiaxin within five days.
Lu Jiaxin asked, "Where did you get so much money in such a short time? Did you sell off the rest of your jewelry?"
Yu Meitung laughed and said, "I pawned off a few pieces of jewelry for 100,000 yuan. The remaining 400,000 yuan was given to me by my mom. With the profits from the coffee shop, I'll be able to redeem the jewelry in a couple of months."
"Hmm, I thought your mom's money was all going towards supporting your brother? Why is she being so generous to you now?"
Yu Meitung smiled and replied, "Ever since my sister-in-law talked back to my mom and my brother took her side, my mom has stopped subsidizing them. So, I'm the lucky one now, and she even said that if I need anything, I should just ask her. My dad doesn't care, so she's in charge."
Lu Jiaxin felt that Yu Meitung's mother still favored her daughter, but her husband and son came first. "Then, pamper your mom more and try to get her to give you more of her secret stash."
Yu Meitung laughed heartily, "I wish! But it's just a fantasy. While getting more is good, it's impossible for her to give me everything. But at least I can get a bit more. Anyway, they don't show any gratitude, and I still accompany her shopping and buy health supplements for her."
The more people there were for hiking, the more fun it became, so Lu Jiaxin invited Zong Shimeng, who then invited Hu Huihui. So, once again, the four of them went hiking together on the weekend.
After walking for a while, the four women sat down to rest under a large tree. Naturally, the topic turned to Shi Xinyu, and Zong Shimeng said, "Zhifeng asked me to introduce someone to Tao Yong. Sigh, he just broke up with his girlfriend, and they were even talking about marriage. It's too soon for him to jump into a new relationship."
So, she hadn't agreed to this request, feeling that Tao Yong needed time to heal before starting something new. It wouldn't be fair to the new girl if his heart was still occupied by his ex. Of course, she also had a hidden motive—if Tao Yong didn't find someone new, there might still be a chance for Shi Xinyu.
"If you don't love someone, you'll quickly find someone new after a breakup," Yu Meitung commented. "But if you do love them, you'll need time to heal after a breakup."
Fu Yue, for example, didn't love her, so he quickly found someone new after their broken engagement and rushed into a speedy betrothal. As for her? It had taken her almost a year to fully move on.
Lu Jiaxin steered the conversation in a different direction, talking about her lack of exercise and how she needed to increase her physical activity. There was no point in dwelling on unhappy matters and letting them affect her mood.
However, something Lu Jiaxin didn't expect was that Nie Zhan would bring up the same topic that very evening: "Tao Yong drank quite a bit today. When he was half-drunk, he mentioned that Shi Xinyu called him in the afternoon, saying that she was sick."
Lu Jiaxin was stunned. "She's already regretting her decision?"
By saying she was sick, Shi Xinyu was implicitly asking Tao Yong to visit her, showing weakness and indirectly expressing her regret.
Nie Zhan shook his head, indicating his uncertainty. "I'm not sure what Shi Xinyu is thinking, but Tao Yong said that he won't get back together with her. He's tired."
Every time they had a disagreement, she would threaten to break up, and he would have to go and appease her. Even after six years, she was still acting like a child who hadn't grown up, and he was exhausted. The time after their broken engagement had been a period of relief and freedom for him, and he didn't want to go back to that.
Lu Jiaxin wasn't surprised, and she said, "If you don't cherish what you have when you have it, it's too late to regret it once it's gone."
(End of Chapter)
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