Chapter 150
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Translated by: Peri
Shen Jin
also frowned and after pondering, he asked, “Because you don't want them to be
worried?”
Lu
Jingyan lowered his eyebrows, looking thoughtful and silent.
Shen Jin
looked at him. He paused and continued, "To be honest, if my family member
is depressed, I can only try my best to help. If they hide something from me, I
will only be even more worried. Of course, your dream also has its peculiarity.
But they should not take the dream to heart and it’s not like you can't help yourself."
Talking
about his family, Lu Jingyan's eyes flickered. He raised his eyes, his Adam's
apple bobbed slightly, and he still asked, "Doctor Shen, is it possible
that my dream is supernatural?”
Shen Jin
raised his eyebrows slightly, "I study Western medicine and I am an
absolute fan of materialism.” (TN:
materialism
also called physicalism, in philosophy, physical matter is the only reality and
everything, including thought, feeling, mind, and will, can be explained in
terms of matter and physical phenomena.)
"Relax,
don't think too much about it. The human brain is complex and anything can
happen."
Lu
Jingyan glanced at him lightly and fell into deep thought again. The corners of
his lips turned pale.
Shen Jin,
“You don't have to be nervous. Other parts of your body are healthy. Nightmares
are much better than insomnia, it doesn’t become as much of a psychological
burden. But you should also pay more attention to rest during work on weekdays."
Lu
Jingyan gave a low hum.
Before
leaving, Shen Jin gave him some anti-anxiety medicines and instructed, “Take
some if you feel bad. The side effects of these medicines are not as big as you
think. When you are alive, you don't need to be embarrassed by yourself.”
...
Many
interest institutions start on the 5th, but Chi Cheng was still young. Except
for handicrafts and painting after kindergarten, Chi Ying has not arranged
anything else for Chi Cheng. It is reasonable to say that the next few days
should be free, but the kindergarten's drama troupe will organize a drama
performance and have the opportunity to join the competition. She heard that
the show is very grand.
The date
for choosing to play the lead character is set on the 5th and the rehearsal
will be put on the schedule on the 6th.
Chi Cheng
was not as interested in performing as Chi Ying when she was a child. In
addition, he took up the National Day holiday. He wanted to be with his parents
wholeheartedly and he was not ready to go return to school. However, yesterday,
the family of three did not spend the night on the island and returned early.
When Chi Ying was practicing the script last night, the mother and son agreed
to try acting tomorrow morning.
Chi Cheng doesn't know what nervousness is at
his age and when it comes to interviews, he is as elated as going to play.
Most of
the children in upper-class kindergartens grew up with golden keys in their
hands. When it comes to National Day, they will fly around the world for
sightseeing and there were not many children who came to cast roles.
Chi Cheng
didn't care about this and quickly started playing with them.
After
Mother Chi took Chi Cheng out, Chi Ying went back to the room. She just slept
on the pillow again and had neither a deep nor shallow dream.
She dreamt
of her childhood. There were some adults around her. She communicated with them
for a while and even had a dispute. In the end, her mouth shriveled and she
became silent.
She woke
up late the next day. She leaned against the head of the bed a little confused.
She rubbed her swollen temples for a while. She couldn't tell whether her dream
was a memory or not. Chi Ying shook her head after she couldn't figure it out. Thinking
she shouldn’t waste time in bed, she stood up and walked out of the room.
As soon
as she went out, she bumped into Mother Chi. She suddenly remembered the
conversation last night and then she woke up a little and said,
"...Mom."
Mother
Chi stopped and looked at her lightly. Chi Ying's cheeks were flushed as if she
had just woken up.
She asked,
“Well, didn't you sleep well last night?”
Chi Ying
immediately regained her spirit and her eyes brightened a bit, “It's alright. How
about you, mom?”
Mother
Chi’s words also softened, “It was fine too."
Chi Ying
scratched her hair subconsciously. She was languid as she watched the relaxed atmosphere.
While pretending to be casual, “Mom, I have something I want to ask you too
."
Mother Chi, “Just ask.”
"Why
didn't Grandpa publicly announce that I am the granddaughter of the Chi family?”
Mother
Chi was stunned when she heard her words. Her eyes dimmed almost imperceptibly,
“No, it's just that something happened when you graduated from college. Your
grandfather's traditional thinking made him afraid of affecting the reputation
of the Chi family.”
"What's
more, with such a status, the family will arrange a marriage for you. You are
stubborn, so you would be unwilling, it is better to have less burden and you
can go your own way."
Chi Ying was cruel and aggressive, “But in the
first 20 years of my life, you never mentioned me to the outside world. Could
it be that I'm not the biological granddaughter of the Chi family?”
"Nonsense,
I think you’re reading the situation too much." Mother Chi was furious. She
first tapped Chi Ying's head with her hand and then held her, "Yingying,
remember that you are my only daughter and such nonsense is not allowed.
"
That's why ... When I was a child ..."
Mother
Chi saw that her peach blossom eyes were still filled with confusion. Her heart tightened and she interrupted,
"When I was a child, it was to protect you. The big family fought a lot. Both
internal and external troubles, being a girl it was very dangerous."
"...
Mom, isn't it a bit far-fetched ..."
Mother
Chi didn't hesitate to say, “It's far-fetched. But why are you suddenly curious
about this?”
In her
memory, the original body investigated the truth several times. However, she
never got results, therefore she had to compromise with the status quo.
Chi Ying
raised her eyebrows, “Then it’s natural to let your boyfriend know about your
background if you’re in a relationship, right?”
Mother
Chi's face became even more solemn, "Is Lu Jingyan serious? Before you
tell him, will he fancy a woman with no identity? It's not that Mom is questioning
your relationship, but there is a rock in your heart and you're
panicking."
"Understood.
I used to be ignorant, Mom. But he and I are both adults. We don’t have much
time to spend more at home."
Chi Ying
said seriously, Mother Chi sighed softly.
After a
few minutes of silence between mother and daughter holding hands, Mother Chi's
hands tightened and her eyes were determined and firm, "tell him. There's
nothing that can't be said. You are the granddaughter cared for by the Chi family.
If he deceives you, just come straight back to us."
Chi Ying was stunned for a while, then nodded
heavily, “Well. Then I'll tell him.”
"Since
Lu Jingyan’s appearance, your personality is more cheerful than before. Promise
mom, you wouldn’t be humble anymore.”
"The
business has been bad recently. It’s caused by the general situation, but a
skinny camel is bigger than a horse. (TN: an analogy, even a bankrupt
businessman is better than a beggar.) No matter how turbulent the family
business is, it's not a problem to let you have a peaceful and secure life. You
don't have to worry about your brother and father, they are veterans in the
business. What kind of storm have I not seen before? Chi Cheng goes to
kindergarten during the day and I will get him if you really can't come back at
night. Mom knows that you have your talents and ideas, so don't have any
regrets."
She
continued, "Lu Jingyan...he is really good if you can get along with him. I
have no objection. After all, the newspapers say he is... the national
son-in-law? No matter how picky I am, I won't be so picky that even he will
feel dissatisfied. Besides, he is Chi Cheng's father. But you also don't need
to be too serious, bigger families tend to have more complicated relationships
and intrigue. Even if you don't end up together, don't feel that life is
meaningless."
Chi Ying's voice softened, "Mom... I
know, thank you.”
Chi's
mother rubbed her head, "Yingying, last night I had a wrong attitude. You
found someone you like and Chengcheng found his Dad. Mom should be happy for
you. Don't think about the past and don't think about the future, the family
will protect you and cherish every moment."
It was
the first time Chi Ying heard her mother say so much to her. Her heart was full
of emotions. She hugged the mother in front of her and Mother Chi was also
moved and patted her back.
Then the
mother and daughter picked and washed vegetables and cooked together in the
kitchen. Until the kindergarten troupe teacher called and said that he could
pick up Chi Cheng home.
Mother
Chi washed her hands, took off her apron, and prepared to leave.
Chi Ying
instructed, “Mom, you also have to pay attention to your body. Chi Cheng
doesn't know that your waist is not good and he always hangs on you. You don't
have to spoil him in the future, besides Chengcheng is not a squeamish child."
Mother
Chi smiled and agreed.
Tn:
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Hi! Haven't been updating because I've been a bit busy lately, had to travel to my grandparents in the province, and the internet connection was so slow because of the bad weather. I'm reading this as I am translating so I don't know any spoilers. Anyway, this chapter shows Chi Ying won the best family lottery because of how supportive her mom and family are who protected her when she got pregnant out of wedlock. I have a bad feeling that her grandfather and the Lu family have bad blood though. We'll have to wait and see.
