0p0 Chapter 156 New Beginning
Chapter 156 New Beginning
Chu Mengmeng's tears welled up in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall. She knew that now was not the time to cry, she had to work with Xiao Yichen to find out the truth and clear his name.
Xiao Yichen held Chu Mengmeng's hand and gave her a firm look: "Don't worry, I will find out."
They read the materials overnight, carefully analyzed every detail, and finally found a clue. It turned out that the materials used in the project were tampered with, and the supplier of these materials was the company that Xiao Yichen had refused to cooperate with before.
In order not to alert the enemy, Xiao Yichen secretly contacted the relevant departments to investigate and collected enough evidence. In the end, the truth came out. The supplier admitted that he had adulterated the materials to retaliate against Xiao Yichen, and the mastermind behind the scenes turned out to be the Chu family's long-time rival, the Li family.
Li Tianming, the head of the Li family, has always held a grudge against the Chu family. This time he wanted to take this opportunity to completely defeat the Chu family. However, he did not expect that his cleverness would backfire and he ended up shooting himself in the foot.
After the truth came out, everyone in the Chu family was very grateful to Xiao Yichen, especially Chu's father, who apologized to Xiao Yichen in front of everyone and admitted his previous prejudice.
"Yichen, I wronged you before. You are a good child and the lucky star of our Chu family!" Chu's father held Xiao Yichen's hand, tears streaming down his face.
Xiao Yichen smiled faintly: "Uncle, you are too kind. Everything I did was for Mengmeng."
Chu Mengmeng looked at everything in front of her, her heart was filled with emotion. She knew that the relationship between her and Xiao Yichen had withstood the test and became more indestructible.
With the help of Xiao Yichen, the Chu family not only got out of the predicament, but also took the opportunity to annex some of the Li family's industries, becoming the leading wealthy family in the local area. Chu Mengmeng also won the recognition and respect of the family with her own efforts and intelligence, and was no longer the despised "vase lady".
However, just when everything seemed to be settled, a bold idea came into Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's minds. They realized that they did not want to be bound by the interests and disputes of the family, and they longed for a freer and broader sky.
An idea quietly sprouted in the minds of the two...
Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen looked at each other, with the same determination reflected in each other's eyes. They decided to leave the Chu family and create their own world.
"Let's go to a place where no one knows us and live a simple life, okay?" Chu Mengmeng leaned on Xiao Yichen's shoulder and said softly.
Xiao Yichen gently stroked her hair and nodded, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
They did not tell anyone where they were going, leaving only a letter and quietly leaving the Chu family. In the letter, they expressed their gratitude to their family and their determination to pursue their true desires.
After reading the letter, the Chu family was surprised and reluctant, but they also chose to respect their decision. After all, they have been through too many ups and downs, and now they just want to see their children happy.
Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen went all the way south and finally settled down in a small town with beautiful scenery and simple folk customs. They rented a shop on the central street of the town and opened a small restaurant called "Meng Yixuan".
The restaurant's decoration style is warm and elegant, and the dishes are mainly Chu Mengmeng's family recipes. Each dish is delicious and attractive, and soon attracted many diners. Chu Mengmeng is responsible for cooking, and Xiao Yichen is responsible for entertaining guests. The two work well together and run the restaurant prosperously.
Their daily life was peaceful and fulfilling. In the morning, they would go to the market together to pick the freshest ingredients; in the afternoon, the sun would shine through the window into the restaurant, and they would chat about family matters while busying themselves; at night, they would take a walk in the yard, admire the starry sky, and tell each other their thoughts.
As the days passed, the love story of Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen gradually spread in the town. People envied their relationship and praised them as a perfect match made in heaven.
However, beneath the peaceful life, there seems to be a subtle undercurrent...
Chapter 156 A New Starting Point
Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's "Meng Yi Xuan" has become the most popular restaurant in the town, not only because of the delicious dishes, but also because of their sweet love that makes others envious. People say that watching their busy figures and listening to their smiling conversations is like tasting a dish of love, sweet but not greasy, and full of aftertaste.
"Yichen, look, that table of guests is here again. They like the braised fish you cook the most." Chu Mengmeng said with a smile as she handed the prepared dishes to Xiao Yichen skillfully.
Xiao Yichen took the dish and scratched her nose lovingly, "It's because you, the chef, are in charge that I can be a waiter with peace of mind."
The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
The days passed peacefully and happily, until one day, Chu Mengmeng suddenly felt nauseous and her stomach churned.
"What's wrong, Mengmeng?" Seeing this, Xiao Yichen quickly put down the work in his hands and asked anxiously.
Chu Mengmeng suppressed her discomfort and shook her head, "It's okay, maybe I ate too much last night and it's a bit indigestion."
However, in the next few days, this discomfort not only did not disappear, but became more and more severe. Chu Mengmeng began to feel tired frequently, and her appetite became very poor. She even lost interest in her favorite sweet and sour pork ribs.
Xiao Yichen saw it and was worried. He insisted on taking Chu Mengmeng to see a doctor. Chu Mengmeng couldn't persuade him, so she had to agree.
After the old Chinese doctor in the town felt Chu Mengmeng's pulse, he stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Congratulations, the lady is pregnant!"
Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen were stunned. They looked at each other, as if they couldn't believe their ears.
"Doctor, are you...are you sure?" Chu Mengmeng's voice trembled a little.
The old Chinese doctor smiled and nodded, "I have been practicing medicine for decades, so I still have some good eyesight. Madam, your pulse is slippery, and the fetus is very stable. If nothing unexpected happens, in another eight or nine months, you will have a big fat boy or a beautiful girl!"
Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen finally reacted. They hugged each other excitedly, their eyes filled with joy and anticipation.
"We have a child, Mengmeng, we are going to be parents!" Xiao Yichen hugged Chu Mengmeng tightly, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.
Tears of happiness welled up in Chu Mengmeng's eyes. She gently stroked her belly, feeling the new life growing there, her heart filled with warmth and love.
Their small restaurant is about to welcome a new member, and their lives will also open a new chapter...
Upon learning that Chu Mengmeng was pregnant, the entire Chu family was immersed in great joy. Chu's parents treated Chu Mengmeng like a fragile treasure, stewing her soup in various ways every day to nourish her body, fearing that she would not eat well or sleep well.
"Mengmeng, eat more. You've lost weight." Mother Chu brought a bowl of chicken soup to Chu Mengmeng with a distressed look. "You are not alone now. You need to eat more so that the child can be healthy."
Chu Mengmeng looked at the pile of food in front of her and couldn't help but smile bitterly. How could she be treated as a porcelain doll when she wasn't even pregnant yet? However, seeing the genuine concern and joy on the faces of her parents and family, she felt a warm current in her heart.
Xiao Yichen spoiled Chu Mengmeng to the heavens, never letting her do any heavy work at home, and making delicious food every day to make her happy. Whenever he saw a happy smile on Chu Mengmeng's face, he felt that all the hard work was worth it.
"Yichen, you've worked hard." Chu Mengmeng looked at Xiao Yichen who was busy in the kitchen, and her heart was filled with emotion. "For me and the child, you have been busy day and night during this period."
Xiao Yichen turned around and looked at Chu Mengmeng, his eyes full of tenderness, "Silly girl, I should do anything for you and the child. Just focus on taking care of the baby and leave the rest to me."
Under Xiao Yichen's meticulous care, Chu Mengmeng's pregnancy was very comfortable. Her belly grew bigger day by day like a balloon, her originally slender waist gradually became rounder, and her face also had a bit more maternal radiance.
"Mengmeng, do you think our child is a boy or a girl?" In his spare time, Xiao Yichen always couldn't help but stroke Chu Mengmeng's belly and asked expectantly.
"It doesn't matter whether he's a boy or a girl, as long as he's healthy." Chu Mengmeng answered with a smile, her heart full of longing for her future life.
However, in addition to happiness and anticipation, Chu Mengmeng occasionally felt a little uneasy. Since she became pregnant, she often felt an inexplicable force surging in her body, which was sometimes strong and sometimes weak, and was difficult to grasp. What made her feel even more strange was that her golden finger seemed to have undergone new changes, but she couldn't tell what the changes were.
What did this inexplicable power and the changes in the golden finger indicate? Was it good or bad? Chu Mengmeng was full of questions, but she didn't tell anyone, and just buried this uneasiness deep in her heart.