Making a living in Dongguan, her fiery red lips offer me tenderness.

"Yan'er, you've already eaten a bowl. Don't eat too much tonight, or you'll gain weight. You're already 40. In middle age, if you don't pay attention to your diet, it's especially easy to gain weight."

"Mom, I can't lose weight anymore, I'm pregnant."

"what……"

"Yan'er, is it true?"

"Hmm, the test last night wasn't very obvious, but I tested it once this morning and again at noon, and both times it showed two bars, so it should be correct."

"Very good."

"Yan'er, Mom is serving you rice. Remember to eat well in the future."

"Have some soup first!"

"Yan'er, now that you're pregnant, you can't break up with Xiao Yang."

"Mom, he ran away on his own. I didn't say we should break up, but I don't want to see him now."

"Yan'er, don't rush. We can talk about seeing her later. Take care of your health first. The baby is the most important thing. Don't be angry."

"Yes, I'm not angry. I'm also very happy to have found out I'm pregnant."

"Yan'er, did you buy folic acid?"

"I bought it, and I've already eaten it today."

"Old Tan, you go to work tomorrow. Yan'er won't be going to work; she can stay home and rest."

"Mom, don't be so nervous. I'm only newly pregnant, it won't affect my work."

"Yan'er, you don't understand. You're considered an older pregnant woman now. Getting pregnant isn't easy, and the first three months are the most crucial."

"Many pregnant women don't get enough rest, which leads to miscarriage, and they regret it too late."

"You should rest at home first and not go to work. Just stay home and rest as much as possible. It's not too late to go back to work after three months. Things will be more stable after three months."

"Your dad is going to the company, what else are you worried about? He's the one who founded this company."

"Her father has difficulty walking."

"I may have difficulty walking, but I'm not mentally impaired. Besides, the company has an elevator, so it's not like I can't get up there."

Old Tan said, "Yan'er, listen to your mother and stay home to rest. A moment of weakness can ruin a great plan. You're getting older, you need to be extra careful."

"You are our family's hope, and this child is our family's future. We can't afford to lose you. Although Dad is in a wheelchair, he can still move his hands, his mind is clear, and he can still work."

"I'm so happy you're pregnant. I can work for another 10 years without any problem."

"Dad, won't I be so bored staying at home?"

"If you're bored, read a book or listen to music. For the sake of our family's future, suffering a little is nothing."

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Not long after, Tan Yan finished his meal and sat on the sofa.

Aunt Tan asked, "Yan'er, Xiao Yang is the child's father. He's messing around with other women. We must teach him a lesson."

"But he is, after all, the child's father. We can't condemn him outright. Shouldn't we find a chance to forgive him again? The child can't be born without a father, can he?"

"Mom, let's ignore him for now and see how he behaves. I don't want to deal with him right now. Don't worry, he won't escape my grasp."

"Yeah, no man is any good, but all crows are black, so sometimes we have to turn a blind eye and let some things go."

"Mom, you don't need to persuade me anymore. I know how to handle this."

Just then, my phone rang. It was Wang Chan calling.

"Hey, Chan'er!"

"Yan'er, is it convenient for you to talk?"

"That's convenient, I'm at home, you can tell me."

"Yan'er, Lao Wang just came home. We almost had another fight, and we even agreed to get a divorce. We'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow morning."

"Didn't you say you wouldn't divorce me?"

"Yan'er, I've really had enough. I've been a widow for six or seven years. I've transformed myself into a man, and I've made countless compromises and concessions, but I still can't earn his understanding."

"He's becoming increasingly insecure and paranoid. He thinks I'm cheating on him because he can't perform properly himself. I forgot to empty the trash can this morning, and you left the pregnancy test in there. He found it when he came home today, and he thinks I used it."

"Chan'er, Lao Wang has misunderstood. I can call him and explain."

"You don't need to call anymore. It's good that there was a misunderstanding. He took the initiative to propose a divorce, so this time he's serious and has already divided the property."

"After the divorce, I was free and relieved. I had had enough of this marriage that existed in name only."

"Chan'er, what should we do with the child?"

"One child per person, so that neither party interferes with the other's visitation rights."

"Chan'er, I don't know what to say to you. If I advise you to get a divorce, it seems wrong. If I advise you not to get a divorce, your marriage is indeed not happy."

"Yan'er, there's no need to persuade me anymore. I've already made up my mind. I'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow morning, get the marriage certificate, and then I'll be free."

"Fine, then I won't say anything."

"Yan'er, if you ever meet a good man, introduce him to me."

"Oh, so you're already thinking of finding a boyfriend after your divorce tomorrow?"

"I've been a widow for six or seven years, can't I find a boyfriend yet? I don't want to waste my youth any more, I have to find one as soon as possible, otherwise I'll be old and alone."

"You!"

"Hmph, I want to be like you and find a younger boy, at least to make up for some of the regrets in my life."

"Stop talking nonsense. You'll regret it later if you find a young boy."

"If you've experienced and enjoyed it, even if you regret it later, it's still worth it; it's better than now."

"Alright then, I wish you find your Mr. Right soon."

"Yan'er, take care of yourself. I can't talk to you anymore."

"Okay, call me if anything happens. Don't keep it to yourself. I'm resting at home for a while and not going to work. I'm taking care of my pregnancy. Come over to my house and keep me company if you have time."

"It's good for you to rest and recuperate. After all, you're an older mother. Staying at home and resting more will be more stable."

"Um!"

"goodbye!"

After hanging up the phone,

Aunt Tan asked, "Yan'er, Wang Chan got divorced?"

"Yeah, we're going to the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow morning. She's a lawyer, and I reckon the divorce agreement is already signed; it's just a matter of the final step."

"Why did you get a divorce? I've met Xiao Wang before. He's very polite and quiet, and he has his own career."

"Mom, what you see is only the surface. Wang Chan has had a tough time these past few years. Lao Wang's health is not good. After they had their second child, Lao Wang was basically ruined."

"Over the years, Wang Chan has essentially lived a life of widowhood. Even so, she never considered divorce. But men are strange creatures. The more inadequate he feels, the more insecure he becomes, and the more he suspects his wife of cheating. He speaks sarcastically and is constantly paranoid. As a woman, who can stand that?"

"Sigh, no wonder the divorce rate is getting higher and higher, especially in big cities."

"Mom, please don't tell anyone about Wang Chan. I'm only telling you. They're getting a divorce but don't want to tell our parents yet."

"Mom isn't a gossip, how could she possibly gossip about it outside?"

"Mom, I'm going upstairs to rest. You and Dad should go to bed early too."

"OK!"