The Sweetest Marriage (2)

Ch. 348: Overjoyed

Many things have multifaceted perspectives. When you're stuck in one viewpoint, it helps to look at it from a different angle.

Seeing things from a new perspective, you realize that what troubled, confined, or even hurt you wasn't what you thought it was. The real harm came from yourself, self-imposed constraints and limitations.

For Chen Li, recent issues prompted him to see things differently, and suddenly everything became clear. His career flourished, renowned internationally. He had a loving partner who reciprocated his affection, providing endless security, and together they nurtured a lovely son. His family and friends cared for him, and even strangers silently supported him.

His life seemed perfect now. So why should he confine himself in the past's minor difficulties and miss out on the present happiness?

True, fate had shut all the doors and windows in his first twenty years, but now it had not only opened them but also provided a panoramic sunroof. Why linger in the closed house of the past when he could enjoy the present view?

Understanding this, Chen Li felt a weight lift off him entirely.

"Aping," Chen Li turned to Lan Xiping. "I understand it now." His facial muscles moved, forming a broad smile.

Lan Xiping didn't inquire about what Chen Li had realized. Instead, seeing Chen Li's handsome smile, he extended his hand. "Chen Li, congratulations."

Chen Li grasped Lan Xiping's offered hand. "Thank you, Aping." Gratitude not just to him but to everyone who stood by me.

The two remained silent for a while. Chen Li stared at the USB in his hand, lost in thought, while Lan Xiping took out his phone and posted a message in a WeChat group named "Washing Away Lead Flowers."

[Lan Xiping: There's good news to announce. Chen Li... he's recovered, completely moved on from that past.]

[The Most Handsome Tree: !!!]

[Cookie: Really?]

[Cookie: That's fantastic!]

Both of them were currently idle at home, eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new little life. So, once Lan Xiping posted this message, they immediately received and excitedly responded, almost disbelievingly.

Gradually, more people in the group saw the message, but they didn't respond right away. Joy surged, leaving them momentarily unsure of what to do.

When they finally regained their composure from the burst of news, their fingers swiftly tapped on their phone screens.

[CS: Please congratulate Chen Li for me, wishing him a renewed life.] It was just a short sentence, but Xie Chunsheng edited, erased, and rephrased it several times before posting it.

As soon as he sent it, he couldn't wait and immediately called Chen Yunlan, wanting to share this surprising news with him.

The dial button was pressed, and Chen Yunlan picked up almost instantly, his voice sounding slightly unsteady. "I... I know, Xiaoli, he's... he's okay." Chen Yunlan was now crying tears of joy, his eyes brimming, his hand holding the phone trembling.

Xie Chunsheng also choked up, saying, "Yes, Xiaoli is okay, really okay!"

Similar scenes of joy unfolded in many places in the capital. Zhuge Yu, Master Sun, Grandfather Qu, and others, upon seeing this message, just like Chen Yunlan and Xie Chunsheng, shed tears of joy on the spot. Xiaoli had finally recovered. It wasn't easy, truly not easy at all!

Wei Chen was among the first to see the message. Instead of replying, he immediately called Chen Li.

As Chen Li heard his phone ringing, he snapped out of his reverie. Seeing Wei Chen's call, he eagerly answered. "Achen." His voice had an uplifted tone, unable to contain his happiness.