Look Forward, Don't Look Back

At this moment, Wang Jingjuan's heart was a mix of emotions, various feelings intertwined, truly a blend of joy and sorrow. Lao Zhao's passing made her realize clearly that from now on, she too had joined the ranks of single young women. How to choose her future life was firmly in her hands.

Now, Wang Jingjuan could also be considered a small wealthy woman!

The compensation was a solid 1.5 million, plus the 1 million inheritance from her father-in-law that her eldest brother-in-law had cashed out for their family a few years ago.

The reason for this was also because Lao Zhao's eldest brother's family had no male heir to inherit the estate; they also had two daughters. Therefore, the eldest brother didn't need to leave too much property and cause unpleasantness with his younger brother's family. After all, the business was inherited by his own family, and the money wouldn't continuously flow into his own pocket, which is why he generously made that choice.

Wang Jingjuan's salary, Lao Zhao's salary, and the family's rental income added up to at least 10,000 yuan per month.

So, no matter if Wang Jingjuan chose to remarry or stay at home to spend the rest of her life with her two daughters, she wouldn't have to worry about life in the future.

Halfway there, Wang Jingjuan turned the car onto a country road. On both sides were tall sycamore trees. The afternoon sun shone fiercely on the road, quiet and empty.

The car hadn't been turned off, and the air conditioning was still on!

Cry if you want to cry, Li Yang still held Wang Jingjuan's hand tightly. As for a woman's thoughts, Li Yang wasn't very skilled at guessing them. He simply thought Wang Jingjuan was suppressing her grief because of Lao Zhao's departure.

Wang Jingjuan took off her sunglasses, moved over barefoot on the seat, and leaned into Li Yang's arms, enjoying the comfort.

"I don't want to cry. I spent half my life with him, gave birth to two daughters for him, and managed the household. Everyone said I was a flower stuck in cow dung, but my family's conditions were really bad. Marrying Lao Zhao was also my good fortune. Back then, Lao Zhao's father was still a village official, and there were quite a few girls their family wanted to marry up to!"

Wang Jingjuan gently recounted the past to Li Yang, and the burden and pressure in her heart became incredibly light as she vented her feelings, as if a heavy load had been lifted!

Li Yang didn't say much, smelling the fragrance of the beauty in his arms, quietly letting Wang Jingjuan pour out all the feelings in her heart.

Finally, everything quieted down, and Li Yang's kiss gently landed on Wang Jingjuan's cherry-like red lips.

After resting for a moment, Wang Jingjuan slowly opened her eyes.

"Okay, from tomorrow onwards, I belong only to you. This life too. No matter what the future holds, I will not give up on this decision."

Wang Jingjuan touched Li Yang, who was truly present before her, as if making a major decision in her heart.

"Then I'll marry you."

Li Yang also bravely responded to Wang Jingjuan. At this moment, only she existed in Li Yang's eyes.

Silly boy, I don't want you to see me getting old every day in the future. Don't worry, I've thought it through. I won't marry a second person in this life. I just want to stay in Luoyang and quietly live out the rest of my life.

"I still have to wait to marry off my two daughters," she then said with a charming smile, looking at Li Yang with deep affection and focus.

"You should also have your own life. If you miss me, you can come and stay with me anytime. I'll be very happy too!"

Li Yang knew that Wang Jingjuan was comforting him. If they wanted to break through worldly constraints and be together without any reservations, it was estimated that no one could stop them!

But as a member of the vast multitude, you have to consider many factors. The reason people have troubles is because there are too many invisible constraints binding everyone, making you unable to get the people and things you want!

If Li Yang were to marry Wang Jingjuan, the families on both sides would be a major hurdle first. Wang Jingjuan's two daughters were already grown and sensible. How to persuade them to accept Li Yang as their stepfather was a challenge.

Li Yang's parents had traditional thinking. Marrying an older widow, and a daughter-in-law with two daughters, was nothing short of a fantasy in their eyes.

As for the strange looks and gossip from the people around them, relatively speaking, those were the easiest concerns to resolve.

The two didn't dwell on this topic too much. Their eyes met, and everything was understood without words. Their current state was actually the most perfect.

All the troubles were resolved, and Wang Jingjuan also regained the vibrant spirit of a beautiful young woman.

Lao Zhao also became the past, forever buried deep in her heart. People cannot live in memories forever. Look forward, don't look back...

This was what Wang Jingjuan most wanted to say to herself...

The two daughters had also finished the funeral arrangements early and were sent back to school by Wang Jingjuan. After all, the living still had to continue living.

"Let's go, come take a bath with me," Wang Jingjuan gently wrapped her arms around Li Yang and invited him, closing the living room door.

"Yes, my dear,"

Li Yang also wanted Wang Jingjuan to forget the past and embrace a beautiful new life. So, when they were together, Li Yang would do his best to make her happier.

"Let's rest for a while. When the weather cools down, let's go shopping," Wang Jingjuan was carried out of the bathroom by Li Yang. They went to her bedroom together. All of Lao Zhao's belongings in the house were buried with him that day, except for a black and white portrait left in the room where Lao Zhao lived, which Wang Jingjuan had also sealed away forever.

"Tell me about your plans for the future,"

Wang Jingjuan, in high spirits, drew circles on Li Yang's strong chest with her hand, asking expectantly.

"Find a beautiful woman like you who embodies all virtues to marry and have children with," Li Yang answered sincerely. He also knew that marrying Wang Jingjuan was ultimately a fairytale-like dream.

There was no need to dwell on the problems too much. After all, life had just begun.

"Hehe, then I wish you find what you're looking for soon. Sleep well!"

Wang Jingjuan's fair and tender feet playfully rested on Li Yang. She changed to a comfortable sleeping position in his arms and slowly closed her eyes. Li Yang also gently patted her back, coaxing her to sleep.

At four in the afternoon, they woke up naturally. After getting up and washing up together, it was still early. This time wasn't the best for summer shopping. Since they were idle, Li Yang simply helped Wang Jingjuan clean the room again. Except for Lao Zhao's room, which remained untouched, the two daughters' rooms were tidied up inside and out.

The two of them were incredibly in sync! Wang Jingjuan casually put on a nightgown, revealing her smooth and delicate long legs. Li Yang's heart surged when he saw them, and he worked with even more energy! Wang Jingjuan also thoughtfully tied an apron on Li Yang, and then Li Yang was responsible for moving things and arranging items, while Wang Jingjuan specifically wiped and cleaned various places. The two of them cleaned happily while playfully teasing each other, truly embodying the saying, "When men and women work together, the work isn't tiring." More importantly, Li Yang occasionally received a fragrant kiss as a reward from Wang Jingjuan, which was something not everyone could enjoy!

At this moment, Li Yang suddenly remembered Yang Yanping calling him a few days ago, saying that she had confessed to Wang Liang that she didn't have feelings for him and asked him not to waste his time on her. Yang Yanping would never use the manipulative tactics of a heartless woman who deceives feelings. With Yang Yanping's looks, she could easily string Wang Liang along, trick him out of money without letting him get any advantage. She could definitely handle him with ease. Unfortunately, Yang Yanping, who wasn't that kind of person at heart, wouldn't do such a wicked thing.

Although she also wanted to find a suitable boyfriend soon, she couldn't just accept anyone!

Thinking of this, Li Yang, while busy, asked Wang Jingjuan, who was diligently wiping tables and chairs, "My dear, do you know any suitable men? I have a female friend who is quite nice. How about introducing one to her?"

Wang Jingjuan suddenly became interested as well. Li Yang had piqued the natural curiosity of women who love to play matchmaker!

"Of course I do. Our training institution has many young and talented art teachers, all in their twenties, not long out of art school. We have all kinds you want: open, reserved, passionate, simple. I'll give you a taste of each."

When it came to matchmaking, Wang Jingjuan was even more enthusiastic than Li Yang. She didn't even bother with cleaning anymore, pulled Li Yang to sit on the sofa with her, and started asking seriously.

"She's twenty-two, her home is in the county, either Luanchuan or Song County, I forgot. She's quite pretty and works as a curtain salesperson on West Garden Road. If there's someone suitable, try to find her someone in Luoyang city with good financial conditions," Li Yang thought of Yang Yanping's family situation and began to consider her.

"Then why don't you take her yourself? What a pity," Wang Jingjuan said playfully to Li Yang with a cheerful mood.

"Stop talking nonsense."

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. When do you want to meet? There's no time like the present, so I think today is good!"

Wang Jingjuan didn't mind Li Yang's gentleness towards her at all. Instead, she sat on Li Yang's lap in a comforting manner and smiled gently!

"That works too. It's just right since we both have to go to work tomorrow. I've already taken several days off." If it weren't for being busy with Lao Zhao's funeral arrangements, Li Yang would have also missed the opportunity for a wonderful night together with Yue Xiaodan in Yiyang!

Fortunately, Yue Xiaodan wasn't an unreasonable girlfriend. When she heard that Li Yang didn't go to see her because of Lao Zhao's funeral arrangements, she was even more understanding and told Li Yang to give Lao Zhao a proper final send-off. The living shouldn't dwell on the deceased. After all, there would be plenty of opportunities later. In a few more days, Yue Xiaodan's one-month training would successfully conclude!

"Then I'll listen to you. I'll make a call first and find you someone local with good looks and financial conditions. The chances of it working out are definitely high. Just you wait and see." Saying this, Wang Jingjuan kissed Li Yang on the mouth for a long time before getting up to get her phone and make the call.

Li Yang continued to work on the unfinished tasks.

At this moment, Wang Jingjuan also walked over gracefully with a triumphant expression.

"My dear, it's done."

"They agreed to meet at the New District Music Fountain at six in the evening. We'll just take the person there directly. We won't be a third wheel then and can leave anytime, letting them get to know each other better."

After Wang Jingjuan finished speaking, she didn't give Li Yang a chance to ask further, maintaining a completely secretive posture that made Li Yang anxious, like an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth.

This made her giggle non-stop. It seemed that Wang Jingjuan, having put down her psychological burden, was indeed more alluring and charming than before.

Around five o'clock, the two rested on the sofa and watched TV. Wang Jingjuan lay comfortably on the sofa watching a TV series, while Li Yang sat beside her, gently massaging her feet to help her relax.

"Hey, stop tickling!"

Wang Jingjuan kicked Li Yang in dissatisfaction, her mouth laughing non-stop from being teased. The two were just like a young couple in love, happily playing around!

"Alright, alright, my dear, I'll make a call."

Li Yang stopped Wang Jingjuan's restless feet, obediently placed them on his lap, and dialed Yang Yanping's number with one hand.

Yang Yanping, who was almost home, saw Li Yang calling on the road and immediately answered with a joyful expression!

"You heartless person, I asked you to hang out a few days ago and you said you were busy. Now you remember me, huh?"

Yang Yanping asked in a pretend serious tone, but she was actually feeling sweet inside. She liked the feeling of hanging out with Li Yang, finding it interesting and fun. Girls all like the sense of pleasure brought by spiritual connection, unlike boys who are completely visual creatures. Even if they just sit and watch the stars all night with a pretty girl, they would feel happier than being with someone not pretty. This difference in mate selection concepts has also become a difficult gap for many people to bridge in reality.

Why is it that in reality, guys like Li Yang, who aren't very handsome, can easily capture the hearts of some girls as long as they know a bit of sweet talk, are glib, and have a sense of humor? The answer to this can only be found in the words of the girls involved.

"Cut the nonsense and listen up. Dress up nicely tonight. At 6:30, I'll take you to the New District Music Fountain for a blind date. This time, you'll definitely be satisfied. Remember, I'm doing this for your own good. If you don't cooperate, I won't bother with you anymore. Wait for my call." After saying this, Li Yang hung up domineeringly without waiting for Yang Yanping's reaction.

"Hmph, so annoying! Can't he talk to me properly? And he's scolding me again!"

Yang Yanping looked at her phone, complaining about Li Yang non-stop, but suddenly felt a warmth in her heart. She believed that Li Yang sincerely wanted her to find a good partner. Although he didn't like her, she could see that Li Yang cared about her. If it were someone else, who would be so bored as to bother with you, caring whether you live or die!

Thinking of this, Yang Yanping happily skipped back to her rented place, ready to dress up nicely, looking forward to meeting her Prince Charming soon!