Chapter 57

Chapter 57

Doesn't she know it's not good to eat junk food late at night? But if she wants to deceive herself and satisfy her cravings to relieve some work stress, what can you do?

Now that he has laid out these harsh realities in front of her, how can she possibly enjoy her meal with a clear conscience?

The noodles in the pot suddenly lost their appeal, and the whole evening began to feel less pleasant.

Jiang Yiyan turned off the stove and gave the man beside her a resentful glance. Then, without eating, she silently walked past him, her face pouting in anger.

Wen Mochuan touched his nose, suddenly realizing that he had overstepped.

So, seeing her silently ascend the stairs, he quickly followed her up.

Although Wen Mochuan had a crush on a girl when he was young and understood love, he never truly dated Shu Yao. They merely had mutual feelings for each other.

Their relationship back then developed naturally; there was no pursuit involved.

Their marriage later happened due to an unexpected incident. He felt responsible for his actions and thus had only a sense of duty towards his wife, not affection.

Now, the emotional dynamics have shifted, and he has become the active party. If he wants to reconcile with his wife, he must make efforts.

Even if inexperienced, Wen Mochuan had to push through.

"Yiyan, I didn't mean it like that," he explained earnestly. "Actually, your appearance is already great. I said those things because I hope you can eat healthier. I've seen you eating instant noodles and skewers every night for days, which isn't good for your health."

Jiang Yiyan wasn't actually angry. She's not a child, and she could see Wen Mochuan's genuine concern. She was just a bit disappointed.

But since she had lost her appetite for the midnight snack, Jiang Yiyan decided to let it go.

On the second floor, standing outside her bedroom door, Jiang Yiyan turned around and looked at Wen Mochuan, who had been following her closely. With a light sigh, she said, "Forget it, you were right. I'm not unreasonable. I know what's good for me. Mochuan, thank you for today."

Wen Mochuan wasn't sure if she was genuinely not angry or simply choosing to compromise to avoid an argument.

He pushed his gold-rimmed glasses up his nose and analyzed her expression and demeanor as if solving a complex math problem.

"Really not angry?" His tone was cautious despite his composed appearance.

Jiang Yiyan genuinely wasn't angry. Seeing his concern, her mood gradually improved, and she suddenly smiled.

"I'm really not angry. Getting upset over such a small thing would make me seem like a three-year-old, wouldn't it?" She then added seriously, "I was just a bit disappointed for a moment. But now... well, my mood has improved, and I don't even feel disappointed anymore."

Wen Mochuan didn't immediately end the conversation, sensing she had more to say, so he seized the opportunity to continue.

"Why did you suddenly stop feeling disappointed?" he asked, following her lead.

Jiang Yiyan shared her thoughts: "At first, I was disappointed because after a tiring day, I wanted some junk food to unwind. Not getting it made me feel down. But thinking positively, not eating it means fewer calories. Plus, as you said, junk food is bad for the skin. So by skipping it, I'm essentially saving money on skincare, right?"

Jiang Yiyan is naturally optimistic and always looks on the bright side of things.

Her personality ensures she never feels drained internally and remains positive and sunny.

For someone like Wen Mochuan, who is mature and reserved, her sunny disposition is incredibly appealing. She's like the sun, dispelling any gloominess with her presence.

After observing her for a while, Wen Mochuan smiled and spoke sincerely.

"Yiyan, you've changed so much this month. Perhaps this is the real you." Her previous behavior was likely a result of the psychological trauma from family issues.

Years ago, when Aunt Jiang was still alive, Jiang Yiyan was exactly like this.

Wen Mochuan was glad she had overcome her past and returned to her true self.

Talking about her changes with Wen Mochuan, Jiang Yiyan felt more composed and less fearful than before.

She continued, "Whether it's the old me or the new me, they're both the real me. I don't think either is bad. Some things aren't about letting go but rather not wanting to dwell on them. Forgiving others is also forgiving myself."

Perhaps the original character's actions were excessive, but no one can blame her for being angry after her mother's death. The appearance of the protagonist and her mother indeed accelerated her mother's demise.

Back then, she was just a teenager, and no one considered her perspective. If someone had provided warmth and guidance, the original character might not have acted as she did.

Jiang Yiyan felt compassion for the original character and often defended her when discussing the past, acknowledging her value and not dismissing her actions entirely.

Wen Mochuan also reflected on this, understanding her past behavior better over time.

"I'm glad you've come to terms with it," Wen Mochuan said seriously. "I didn't understand you enough before, but I'll try harder to do the right thing. And no matter what happens, Meimei and I will always be there for you." Though these words came late, they were heartfelt.

But Jiang Yiyan was taken aback.

She never imagined living under the same roof with Wen Mochuan forever.

To her, he was not a husband but a character in a novel. They could be friends, but never lovers or spouses.

He was someone else's husband, and the thought made her feel morally compromised.

So, sensing the changes in Wen Mochuan's attitude, she knew she needed to make decisions to prevent further complications.

Initially, she had planned to divorce Wen Mochuan eventually.

Jiang Yiyan hesitated, feeling it wasn't the right time to bring it up. After weighing her options, she decided to wait for a more appropriate moment.

Jiang Yiyan certainly didn't believe that her charm was so great that Wen Mochuan, such a devoted supporting character in the novel, would end up kneeling at her feet. She only thought it was due to Wen Mochuan's inherent nature.

Wen Mochuan is a responsible person; he takes responsibility for his actions. Therefore, as long as life is bearable, he would be willing to continue living this way.

Perhaps seeing that she has improved in terms of personality and attitude recently, he assumed she had come to understand things and wanted to live a good life... So he took the initiative to extend an olive branch of friendship. This could be considered a gesture of reciprocity.

She understands Wen Mochuan well enough. He is not impulsive and always knows what he should do. Perhaps his heart isn't here, but as long as she doesn't cause trouble and shows a willingness to live a good life, he definitely won't propose divorce.

In the original novel, the divorce seemed to happen because the original self did something unforgivable.

The things the original self did, she wouldn't do and wouldn't even consider doing. Therefore, the divorce... would have to be initiated by her.

With her mind preoccupied, Jiang Yiyan naturally ignored Wen Mochuan's presence.

After opening the bedroom door and closing it again, she only briefly greeted the person outside as a farewell.

Speaking nicely, Wen Mochuan suddenly found himself shut out. For a moment, he was at a loss.

But he didn't raise his hand to knock on the door and disturb her. Instead, after standing there for a few seconds, he turned and left.

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After taking a shower, Jiang Yiyan lay in bed and suddenly felt a bit restless that night.

But perhaps her body was tired, and she soon fell asleep.

Due to Xie Mingfeng's advice, Wen Mochuan began showing more obvious concern and attention to his wife over the past two days. In other words, he started taking the initiative gradually.

However, lacking experience and having never pursued anyone like this before, many of his actions often appeared somewhat clumsy and comical, a bit forced.

If it were in the past, Jiang Yiyan would have laughed at him, but now... with all the issues on her mind, she simply didn't have the mood to laugh.

Finally finishing her manuscript before the deadline and delivering it to the qipao shop, Jiang Yiyan didn't rush to leave.

The original self must have had friends, but since Jiang Yiyan's transmigration, all connections with the original self's acquaintances were severed. Therefore, she currently had no close friends.

Since transmigration, apart from family members, the person she interacted with most was Yu Wenlai, her business partner. Thus, Mr. Yu could be considered her only friend to confide in.

After submitting her work, Jiang Yiyan felt less pressure and had more free time. Thinking about facing the increasingly affectionate Wen Mochuan upon returning home, she instinctively felt hesitant.

"Will you have time after closing the shop?" After careful consideration, Jiang Yiyan ultimately decided to invite Yu Wenlai for dinner.