Regretful Beijing Marriage

Grandpa Shen's full head of white hair was ruffled by the wind.

"It's all my fault. I was foolish back then, which harmed my daughter and also wronged my granddaughter."

Shen Sinian's back was tense as he bowed his head and apologized.

"Auntie, I'm sorry."

"Yi Ning is doing very well now, and she's very capable. We will protect her from now on."

Shen Tian knelt quietly on the outermost side, his clear eyes fixed on the photo on the tombstone.

He carefully raised his hand and brushed it across the cold surface of the monument.

"Are you my mother?"

"Has your life been particularly difficult?"

These words made Jiang Yining, who hadn't reacted much until now, tremble.

The pent-up bitterness erupted.

She suddenly bent down and reached out to hug Shen Tian.

Why would you say that?

Shen Tian turned to look at her, whose eyes were red-rimmed, his gaze clear and bright.

"My mother has a beautiful, radiant smile, but there's an unshakeable sadness in her eyes. She must have suffered a lot."

A simple sentence shattered the defenses of everyone present.

Old Master Shen hung his head, tears streaming down his face, his shoulders trembling.

Shen Sinian pursed his lips tightly, his eyes red.

The cemetery was deathly silent.

Jiang Yining bit her lower lip, but in the end she couldn't hold back, and warm tears slid down her cheeks.

If my mother could know this from beyond the grave, she would be very gratified.

Her son is not dead, and he still remembers her.

Shen Tian raised his hand and clumsily but gently wiped away the tears on Jiang Yining's cheeks.

"Don't cry, sister. I'll protect you from now on. I won't let anyone bully you again."

That one word, "sister," brought Jiang Yining to tears.

She nodded vigorously, her voice still choked with sobs.

"Okay, from now on, I will never let you suffer any injustice or get hurt again."

The group lingered in front of the tombstone for a long time.

It wasn't until Jiang Yining noticed the old man's body trembling that she spoke up to persuade him.

"It's getting late, let's head back."

The old man stubbornly shook his head, his gaze fixed on the tombstone.

"I owe her, and I want to atone for it here."

"You all go, I want to spend more time with her."

Shen Sinian knew the old man's stubbornness well, so he looked at Jiang Yining and pleaded in a low voice.

"Could you let us come and visit more often in the future? Grandpa has always thought of Auntie all these years."

Jiang Yining felt a mix of emotions.

After a while, he slowly exhaled and softly advised.

"Go back. My mother was gentle and kind all her life. All she wanted was for her family to be well. She wouldn't want you to overwork yourself like this, staying at her grave and putting yourself through this."

The old man remained stubbornly unmoved.

Jiang Yining looked at Old Master Shen for a long time, then called out softly.

"Grandpa, let's go back."

Upon hearing this, the old man suddenly looked up, his voice trembling.

"Good granddaughter, call me again."

"grandfather."

Overjoyed, Old Master Shen burst into tears and could no longer hold back, embracing Jiang Yining tightly.

"Good, good, good, my precious granddaughter."

"From now on, Grandpa will do everything in his power to ensure you never suffer the slightest injustice again."

Jiang Yining nestled in the old man's warm embrace, her heart filled with warmth.

The evening breeze gently caressed me, as if carrying the comfort of a mother.

At that moment, she suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Life is long; we shouldn't be trapped in the past.

She wanted to live well, carrying her mother's expectations.

After composing themselves, the group left the cemetery together.

In the days that followed, Jiang Yining went to and from the hospital every day to accompany Fu Huaiyan during his rehabilitation training.

Fu Huaiyan's physical condition has visibly improved.

But every single day, without fail, he would ask Jiang Yining when she would be willing to marry him again.

At first, Jiang Yining would try to appease her, but after a while, she felt helpless and annoyed.

"If you keep asking me these questions, then you can do your rehabilitation on your own and stop asking me for help."

Upon hearing this, Fu Huaiyan immediately shut up.

Moreover, ever since Jiang Yining called him "Grandpa," Shen Sinian has been visiting him at the hospital every day.

Every time she saw Fu Huaiyan clinging to Jiang Yining, she felt displeased.

"You're a cripple, can you please stop bothering my cousin?"

"My cousin is so outstanding and dazzling, why should she settle for you?"

Fu Huaiyan was provoked and his eyes flashed with coldness as he sneered back.

"Because I love her the most, because I am willing to give everything for her, even my life."

"You keep spouting nonsense that nobody wants. Is your life worth anything?"

Shen Sinian did not back down and continued to retort with sharp words.

The two always clashed whenever they met.

Jiang Yining was already used to this and didn't bother to pay any attention.

She could also take the time to go home and spend time with her grandfather and Shen Tian.

After a while, the old man simply suggested that Jiang Yining move to the Shen family home with her son.

That way, we can have someone to look after us.

After much deliberation, Jiang Yining realized that her son, Fu Jiayu, indeed lacked proper care, so she nodded in agreement.

From then on, the house was lively and warm every day.

Several months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Winter goes and spring comes.

Jiang Yining carefully observed Fu Huaiyan's condition and felt that something was wrong.

After such a long time, even if he didn't walk, he should be able to stand up by now.

But he couldn't even stand up.

After finishing her rehabilitation training that day, Jiang Yining abruptly shook off Fu Huaiyan's arm, which he had been using to help her.

Fu Huaiyan subconsciously straightened up, his posture upright, no longer resembling a cripple.

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Yining's eyes.

"Stop pretending, Fu Huaiyan, what's the point? Your eyes are already healed, and your legs are almost back to normal. Do you really enjoy lying to me?"

Fu Huaiyan immediately dropped all pretenses and quickly feigned weakness.

"I didn't mean to lie to you, I was just... just afraid of you..."

"What are you afraid of?"

Jiang Yining interrupted him, "Does being afraid give you the right to deceive me again and again?"

Fu Huaiyan immediately quieted down and dared not argue anymore.

He solemnly raised his hand and swore an oath.

"Wife, I swear, I will never lie to you again, and I will only love you. If I break this vow, I will..."

"Alright."

Jiang Yining looked away. "Now that you're better, you can be discharged tomorrow."

"I won't be coming after tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Fu Huaiyan's expression changed drastically.

Before he could speak, the ward door was suddenly pushed open.

Xie Xingzhou, Lu Yunshen, Fu Chengxuan and their entourage poured into the ward in a grand procession.

The room was packed.

Qin Yi looked utterly devastated and was the first to beg for mercy.

"President Jiang, please! Please let Mr. Fu return to the company to take charge. I can't manage alone; I'm exhausted!"

Fu Chengxuan followed closely behind, looking helpless.

"Sisters-in-law, please get back to your posts as soon as possible. I'm a complete idiot and can't manage company affairs at all. You have to come back and take charge."

Immediately afterwards, Fu Jiayu squeezed out of the crowd, grabbed Jiang Yining's hand, and blinked pitifully.

"Mom, please have pity on Dad, forgive him, and let him come home, okay?"

Shen Sinian was furious and immediately stepped forward to forcefully push everyone away.

"Stop making a scene, and stop bothering my cousin! Why should my cousin forgive him?!"

However, he was outnumbered and powerless, and could not withstand the repeated persuasion of the crowd.

Amidst the commotion, Fu Huaiyan completely ignored everyone else and walked step by step to Jiang Yining.

"Yiyi, I won't pressure you or rush you."

"I will wait until the day you willingly nod your head."

Jiang Yining remained silent.

The next moment, she turned and walked out.

Everyone fell silent instantly, turning to look at Fu Huaiyan with eyes full of sympathy.

They all say that the road to winning back one's wife is long and arduous.

Fu Huaiyan ignored them, his eyes dimming.

Just as Jiang Yining was about to step out of the ward, she suddenly stopped.

"Aren't you leaving? If you don't want to go home, then don't go back."

A brilliant light instantly flashed in Fu Huaiyan's eyes.

He quickly caught up with her and pulled her into a tight embrace.

He lowered his head and kissed her lips passionately.

"Wife."

He pressed his forehead against hers, his voice gentle and tender.

"In my whole life, I will only love you and our children well, and I will never let you suffer any injustice again."

The next moment, Fu Huaiyan picked up Jiang Yining with one arm and Fu Jiayu with the other.

He ran outside with long strides.

"Let's go home."

"Don't bother us during this time unless it's absolutely necessary!"

The people behind him all looked pleased and laughed heartily.

Jiang Yining leaned gently against Fu Huaiyan's warm shoulder, feeling a sense of peace in her heart.

If my mother were alive, she would be happy for her.

May you be surrounded by family and find tenderness in the years to come.

Her happiness has only just begun.