Han Qing shot Jiang Xiaobai a look in an attempt to read the discontent or other emotions behind her gaze, but he never succeeded. She was generous,and sincere when she said those words without any negative emotions.
He was concerned about Yan’s safety at first, but he eased up upon seeing Jiang Xiaobai’s composure. Therefore, after they entered the house, Han Qing left the ladies to let them have a conversation on their own.
Jiang Xiaobai put down the invitation card and wedding sweets on the table and looked around before flashing a wink to Yan. “Your husband cares about you.”
She looked a little naughty as this was a chat between two ladies. Yan was restrained at first, but seeing how hospitable Jiang Xiaobai was, she slowly eased up.
“I’m sorry. He didn’t mean it. You were there as well at the wedding. After what happened that time, he’s become suspicious of many things and people. It wasn’t directed at you.”
“I know.” Jiang Xiaobai nonchalantly shrugged. “I don’t mind. I’m not in love with him, so his opinion of me doesn’t matter to me. Nevertheless, your husband was merciless at the wedding.”
“You… know about it?”
“Of course. After you were hospitalized, the He Group disintegrated. I saw the news online.” Speaking of which, Jiang Xiaobai gave her a thumbs up. “He’s good to you. What a great husband.”
Yan smiled shyly and commented, “I’m sure Xiao Su is good to you as well.”
“Yes.” Jiang Xiaobai nodded and said calmly, “Of course. He’ll do whatever I tell him to do. I like him this way.”
“Congratulations. I’m really happy for you.”
“You should be frightened after what happened at the wedding, therefore I think your husband won’t allow you to attend another wedding. Anyway, I have to send the invitation card and wedding sweets. I’ve received your blessing, so I’m okay with it even if you’re not coming.”
Yan felt envious of the talkative woman before her. At the same time, she was relieved because she felt guilty for Xiao Su after what happened. He was good to her in the past, and it was he who kept her company in a foreign country.
She would be deeply worried if she managed to find happiness but he didn’t.
Now that he was going to marry a generous woman like Jiang Xiaobai, she was genuinely happy and gave her blessings to Jiang Xiaobai multiple times.
As a friendly person, Jiang Xiaobai quickly changed the topic and even said, “Oh well, if you really feel sorry, maybe our children can marry in the future.”
Yan agreed, “Okay.”
They eventually became good friends, and Yan expressed her willingness to attend the wedding.
However, Jiang Xiaobai mocked, “Please don’t come to the wedding. What if Xiao Su regrets marrying me when he sees you?”
Before Yan could react, Jiang Xiaobai burst into laughter.
What she said wasn’t funny, but she laughed from the bottom of her heart. In that instant, Yan was certain that Jiang Xiaobai didn’t mind the fact that Xiao Su had fallen in love with her before.
While she found Jiang Xiaobai magnanimous, she also felt sorry for her, and even thought that she should learn from the latter.
We couldn’t always get what we wanted in life, so why not get over it and walk away from the dead end? Life was too short, so we shouldn’t find trouble for ourselves.
They became best friends at the end of the day. It was time for Jiang Xiaobai to leave, but Yan held her arm in reluctance.
“Can I ask you out in the future?”
“Of course. Do you like shopping? I have a single friend that I’d like to introduce to you next time.”
Other than Han Muzi, Yan didn’t have many close friends. Now that she came across an energetic friend like Jiang Xiaobai, she just wanted to get close to her.
“Okay, I’ll call you by then.”
“Sure.”
After Jiang Xiaobai left, Yan was seated on the couch with a smile on her face. When Han Qing came over and saw that his wife was so happy, his lips imperceptibly curved into a smile. Then, he took a seat beside her.
“Are you happy?”
“Yes.” Yan held his arm and said in a tender voice, “Do you know that she’s such a sweet lady? I’ve never seen a woman like her before. Xiao Su is lucky to have found such a girlfriend.”
Recalling what Jiang Xiaobai said, Han Qing nodded in agreement.
“Yes, she looks like a generous lady.”
“Right? I added her on WeChat. Can I go out with her in the future?”
“Go out with her?”
“Yes, and I’ve promised her that we’re going to her wedding. Is that alright?”
“But do you remember…” Han Qing said hesitantly. After all, Yan was in a different situation than in the past. She was pregnant, and it had been a few months since the incident happened, so her stomach had become bulgy.
“Eh? It’s been so many months since the incident happened. I’ve promised her, so I don’t want to go back on my word.”
“Okay, I’ll go with you.”
After Jiang Xiaobai and Yan added each other on WeChat, they never managed to find the time to go out shopping because Jiang Xiaobai had been busy trying on wedding dresses, looking for make-up artists, and sending invitation cards to friends and relatives.
She understood that she was no longer close to many of her college and high school friends, so she didn’t want it to look like she was asking for wedding money by telling them she was going to marry. Instead of sending invitation cards individually, she decided to share the news in the groups that mostly consisted of her former classmates. However, she never expected that replies would come pouring in as her former classmates congratulated her on the marriage.
Reading their blessings, Jiang Xiaobai put on a smile and texted, ‘Thanks for your blessings, dear classmates. Come to the wedding if you’re free.’
With that, she put down the phone and went to the bathroom, where she saw the toiletries inside. She had ordered many couple items online and decorated the new house with them. Meanwhile, this place remained the same. She and Xiao Su shared the same interest in keeping the bathroom clean. Moreover, Xiao Su was obsessed with placing the toiletries in an orderly manner after using them, just like what one could see in the cabinets of a supermarket.
Jiang Xiaobai wasn’t comparable to him in this regard, but she had to complain that after he arranged the items. This was because she found it difficult to locate her cleansing milk whenever she wanted to wash up. Nevertheless, he just said dismissively, “Why are you so obsessed with beauty? You wouldn’t find it difficult to locate the thing you want if you bought fewer items.”
