"Okay. Jasmine told me that you don't care at all about your husband's infidelity, you're not angry, and you don't even have the slightest emotional reaction. So, is your marriage a marriage of convenience, or is there something else that makes it a loveless marriage? You don't need to give me a detailed explanation, just say yes or no."

Yu Lian thought for a long time before shaking her head: "Our relationship is very good. He loves me more than I love him."

Teacher Xiu kept his gaze fixed on Yu Lian, but his hands didn't stop moving: "So you don't mind your lover betraying you in the relationship?"

"Should I talk about this specifically, or about what happened to my husband?"

"That's fine. You can tell me everything; that will make it easier for us to communicate."

Yu Lian leaned back in her chair and took a sip of coffee: "Speaking of this matter alone, it's my personal thought and opinion. Whether before or after marriage, I've always believed in one thing—you can't rely on anyone but yourself. Of course, you should be able to tell that this includes my family, everyone."

"If we're just talking about what happened between my husband and me, firstly, I trust him completely. Secondly, it's what I just mentioned."

Teacher Xiu stopped writing and changed the subject: "Can you tell me what was the happiest thing that happened to you when you were a child? Or what is the most memorable thing that made you feel comfortable?"

This question seemed simple, but it stumped Yu Lian.

As a child, she had very few happy experiences.

Does finding a tin can count?

"A tin can?" Teacher Xiu was still a little confused.

"Yeah, tin cans. When I wasn't in school, I liked to wander around the streets, not for fun, but to collect scrap and exchange it for money at the recycling center."

"Is your family struggling financially?"

"No. My father died, and our family has a large sum of compensation. But my sister is sick and needs a lot of money. So we have the money, but we have to spend it sparingly until I am able to earn money to treat my sister."

At this point, many things become clear.

"How long has this been going on? When did your sister get her medical treatment?"

"Unfortunately, I never managed to save enough money even after I grew up. Later, my sister's life was in danger, and some bad things happened, so I married my husband. After my son was born, my sister's illness was cured."

Are you from a single-parent family?

"Yes. After my dad left, only my mom was left. To outsiders, I seem too independent and strong-willed, which may be related to my mom. In my memory, she was very weak and was bullied and exploited by my uncle's family."

Teacher Xiu put down her notebook: "I won't go into too much detail about your family. Could you tell me about your relationship with your husband? Or how did you two meet?"

Yu Lian used rather cryptic language to recount how the two met, separated, and eventually remarried.

At this moment, Teacher Xiu already had the correct answer in his mind, and this time he completely put down the notebook.

She gave a genuine smile: "Ms. Yu, I will send you a report in a couple of days. But before that, I want to tell you that you are perfectly normal, there is no problem, and you may even have an excessively high sense of morality, sometimes being too harsh on yourself. Relaxing a little will be better for your mental state."

"To be honest, your upbringing was much more difficult than that of many ordinary families. But you didn't complain or blame others in such an environment. Instead, you understood the importance of relying on yourself from a young age, which shows that you are a very outstanding woman."

Yu Lian felt a little embarrassed by the praise.

"By the way, could you describe your husband to me from your own perspective?"

"He's quite aloof, cold to everyone, including his parents. But he's different with me; sometimes he's very clingy. Aside from his aloofness, he's a model husband. He doesn't smoke or drink in his personal life. We might come into contact with each other at work, but I'd never smell a trace of it. Since he learned to cook, he's taken on almost all the housework unless I ask him to."

"Given his demanding work schedule, he would often preemptively address the issues I would be handling, knowing I don't like outsiders visiting my home."

"He's very capable, good at making money, considerate, and knows how to create little surprises. Although there are many things he wouldn't have done before in a relationship, he keeps trying to learn after we got married... In short, he's a great husband."

After finishing her sentence in one breath, Yu Lian looked at Teacher Xiu with a sense of relief, waiting for her reply.

"Ms. Yu, it's great that you're not putting pressure on yourself right now. I can say with certainty that you're not indifferent, nor do you not love your husband; you've just come to terms with life a long time ago."

"Some people may never understand this principle until they die. But if you care about the people around you, sometimes it might be more reassuring to them to pretend to release your emotions in front of them."

Seeing the other person stand up, Yu Lian quickly stood up as well, and the two shook hands and said goodbye.

"Ms. Yu, I hope you and your husband can review the report in a couple of days if you wish to continue this marriage."

"Teacher Xiu, thank you, I understand what you mean."

After seeing Teacher Xiu off, Yu Lian went to the yacht to find Jasmine.

She was almost asleep when she heard the noise and immediately stood up from the sofa.

"We've finished talking!"

"We've finished talking!"

"OK, let's go!"

Yu Lian watched as Jasmine fiddled with the yacht, finally starting it and sailing off for an unknown distance before stopping.

Jasmine pushed her out of the cabin and onto the deck.

"Ms. Yu Lian, no one can bother you now. Enjoy the sea breeze all by yourself, undisturbed~"

"I've got everything ready for you. Lie down and get some fresh air. I'll go get you a drink."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work, it's just a tough life~"

Jasmine's joke made Yu Lian open her eyes again, reminding her that her main purpose in coming here was not to relax.

"You've met the person, now you should tell me, why are you suddenly getting married overnight? This isn't like you!"

"Oh, what's the rush? Wait a minute, let me lie down and I'll tell you slowly."

More than ten minutes later, Jasmine, who had been dawdling for a while, finally brought out two glasses of freshly poured ice-cold beer.

"Is this your special blend?"

"Haha, don't underestimate this glass of beer, there's a lot more to it than meets the eye."

"What are the specific requirements? Tell me, and then I'll listen to your explanation of the marriage."

"Hahahaha—Ms. Yu Lian, it's good to be forgiving."

"Have you spared me?"

It's true, retribution may be delayed, but it will come eventually!

"Okay, I'll tell you. You have to stay in a good mood and not get excited, or you might slip and fall into the sea."

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