Qiu Yingying is reborn and bound to a learning system.

Chapter 157 A Lifetime of Growing Old

Qiu Yingying's marriage to Meng Yanchen was a joyous occasion that both families had been eagerly anticipating.

Fu Wenying liked Qiu Yingying from the first time she saw her. When they got married, the girl in front of her was no longer the naive young girl she once was, but a successful entrepreneur who owned a leading live streaming company and had a significant reputation in the industry.

She was poised and confident, with a clear and open gaze. When discussing business models, she had a clear vision; when talking about life, she was sincere and warm, without a trace of utilitarian calculation. Instead, she exuded a rare resilience and purity—a woman of excellence and depth. Fu Wenying held her hand and smiled, turning to say, "Our Yanchen family has struck gold. Yingying is such a capable and kind-hearted child; she's a blessing to the Meng family."

Qiu's parents were down-to-earth, and Meng's family was respectable, well-mannered, and sincere, without any airs of social status. They only doted on their daughter and never criticized her. The two families met for the first time, and it was like meeting old relatives. The steaming dinner table was filled with undisguised joy. Every year thereafter, they would gather together to celebrate the New Year.

The two chose to spend their lives together only after they had both achieved great success.

Qiu Yingying's live-streaming company had already established itself as a leader in the industry before her marriage. Its matrix of accounts covers multiple fields such as agricultural assistance, cultural and creative industries, and life services, helping countless farmers and ordinary people increase their income. It is a benchmark enterprise recognized in the industry as having strength and conscience.

She was never one to sit back and reap the rewards. Even at the pinnacle of her career, she never stopped learning. She spent years immersed in systematic courses, learning everything that could be learned and used in this world. With a wealth of knowledge and refinement, she remained stunningly beautiful, possessed outstanding temperament, and had a wide range of skills.

Meng Yanchen is also a top performer in his field. He is calm, wise, and has a broad perspective. The two independent and powerful souls are attracted to each other. There is no dependence between them, only a love and support between equals.

The details of being in love are full of the tenderness and tacit understanding of adults.

Qiu Yingying was preparing for the big sales promotion and spent a whole week at the company. Meng Yanchen never disturbed her, having his assistant deliver warm meals to her every day while he waited for her in his car until the early hours of the morning. Whenever she walked out of the building, he would always be the first to offer her warm honey water and gently massage her tense shoulders.

Her company helped agricultural products reach markets, achieving sales of over 100 million yuan in a single day. At the celebration banquet, she stood on the stage, shining brightly, while Meng Yanchen sat below, his pride evident in his eyes.

When Meng Yanchen was overwhelmed with difficult projects, Qiu Yingying would quietly stay by his side, brewing his favorite tea and sharing heartwarming stories from the company, pulling him out of his stressful state. They were lovers, but more importantly, they were comrades who understood each other best.

In a hasty decision, without any external pressure, the two chose to spend their lives together when their careers were at their most stable and their minds were at their most mature.

Even after marriage, Qiu Yingying remained the decisive and efficient CEO she always was. Her live-streaming company grew bigger and bigger, and she took on more and more social responsibilities. She kept a firm grip on the overall direction and devoted herself to public welfare and learning for a long time, never giving up her career for her family.

Fu Wenying wholeheartedly supports her, not only using her connections to pave the way for her charity projects, but also often accompanying her to participate in activities to help farmers. She proudly introduces her to everyone she meets: "This is my daughter-in-law Yingying, a good girl who has made a name for herself through hard work."

Meng Yanchen will always be her strongest support.

He remembers all her preferences, and when she stays up late studying, he quietly puts a plate of cut fruit on her plate; when she is tired from traveling for charity projects, he prepares a comfortable itinerary in advance; he never misses their wedding anniversary, with a bouquet of daisies and a home-cooked meal, simple yet full of heartfelt wishes.

Qiu Yingying also took good care of Meng's parents, treating Wen Ying with respect and affection. The two women, along with Qiu Yingying's mother, would go shopping, get beauty treatments, and chat together.

In the second year of their marriage, their son Meng Nianqiu was born. Three years later, their daughter Qiu Anyao was born. With a son and a daughter, and so much family property, Qiu Yingying's assets should be more than Meng Yanchen's. Qiu Yingying and Meng Yanchen discussed that their son would inherit the Meng family's property, and their daughter would inherit Qiu Yingying's.

Meng Yanchen turned down all unnecessary social engagements and went home to spend time with his children and wife after work. He would tell his children bedtime stories at night and prepare breakfast for Qiu Yingying in the morning. He would never let Qiu Yingying do anything he could do himself.

As the children grew up, Meng Nianqiu inherited her parents' composure and enthusiasm, and was down-to-earth and ambitious; Meng Anyao was gentle, lively, kind, and responsible, and was a little genius. The children grew up in a loving environment and were sensible and filial.

The four elderly people lived a comfortable and peaceful old age, watching their children achieve success in their careers, their husbands and wives live happily together, and their grandchildren are well-behaved. Fu Wenying raised her two grandchildren and took An Yao to learn about flowers and plants in the yard, while Qiu's parents enjoyed the warmth of home, eating three meals a day, living through the four seasons, free from illness and disaster, living peacefully to a ripe old age, and passing away peacefully with serene faces.

Throughout her life, Qiu Yingying has always insisted on aging naturally and has never used any external products to delay aging. The fine lines at the corners of her eyes and the white hair at her temples are the gentle marks left on her by time.

Even as she grows older, she continues to learn, pay attention to industry development, and dedicate herself to cultural philanthropy, transforming her live-streaming company into a benchmark that combines commercial value with social significance.

In her later years, she and Meng Yanchen moved to a house with a small courtyard at the foot of the mountain, where life was slow, gentle, and comfortable.

In the early morning, the two took a walk together in the courtyard. Qiu Yingying tended to the flowers and plants she had planted, while Meng Yanchen sat beside her reading a book, occasionally glancing up at her. In the afternoon, sunlight streamed into the living room, and Qiu Yingying leaned against Meng Yanchen, listening to him read aloud the words she had written.

Meng Yanchen spent half his life writing a thick book about the little things between the two of them, from their first meeting to their falling in love and staying together. Every word was filled with tenderness and deep affection. Later, this book was adapted into a TV series, which moved countless people and allowed everyone to see their long and enduring life together.

When they get old.

Meng Yanchen would hold Qiu Yingying's hand as they strolled through the market, patiently listening to her ramble on about the dishes she was going to cook that evening; he would remember all her little habits and pick out her favorite dishes for her to eat.

When she gets sleepy while watching TV, he gently rests her head on his shoulder without moving. The two of them look through old photos together, from her early days of starting her business to his youthful elegance, from the joy of their child's birth to the warmth of their family trip. Every photo tells a story.

Qiu Yingying always says with a smile that the luckiest thing in her life is meeting Meng Yanchen, and Meng Yanchen always holds her hand tightly and says that his life is complete because of her.

Qiu Yingying passed away peacefully and quietly, her eyes closing forever in Meng Yanchen's arms in the warm spring sunshine. There was no pain, no struggle; she departed naturally, in accordance with the passage of time, just as she had always believed in—to grow old naturally, to say goodbye naturally, leaving behind her most relaxed, authentic, and dignified self in this world.

Her death was not immediately made public; her children, respecting her wishes for a low-key life, held a simple funeral. But no one expected that just a week later, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly issued an official announcement, revealing a secret hidden for thirty years with the highest level of formality:

Qiu Yingying anonymously donated a total of 127 precious cultural relics to the National Museum of China and local cultural relics bureaus. These relics range from Ming Dynasty porcelain and rare ancient books that were lost overseas to modern revolutionary relics and folk intangible cultural heritage items. Among them are many first- and second-class precious cultural relics, each of which is priceless and of extraordinary significance.

The official announcement stated:

"Ms. Qiu Yingying lived a life of simplicity and indifference to fame and fortune, dedicating herself to the preservation of Chinese culture and making indelible and significant contributions to the recovery of cultural relics and the inheritance of Chinese culture. She was a true patriot and a great woman worthy of being remembered by all the people of China."

The moment the announcement was released, the entire internet went silent, followed by a tsunami-like uproar.

The hashtag #QiuYingyingAnonymouslyDonates127CulturalRelics# and #QiuYingyingAWomanRememberedByTheNation# trended on all platforms and garnered over 100 million views in just a few minutes.

Viewers who had watched her live streams, brands she had collaborated with, farmers who had received her help, young people whose jobs were created by her company, readers of Meng Yanchen's books, and netizens who had watched their love dramas—all of them had tears in their eyes at the same moment.

Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Bilibili, and Zhihu are all filled with tributes and remembrances.

"It turns out she's not just a successful entrepreneur, but also a hero who quietly protects national cultural relics. She used a lot of her savings to bring national treasures home."

"I grew up watching her live streams. She is always so sunny and sincere. She never talks about what great things she has done. I didn't realize she hid her greatness so deeply."

"She aged naturally throughout her life, without cosmetic surgery, without pretense, and without pursuing empty fame. She lived a comfortable and clean life, and even her departure was so dignified. She is a true goddess."

• "A great achievement personally endorsed by the nation! Ms. Qiu Yingying deserves to be remembered forever! She used her life to tell us that women can shine brightly, be gentle yet strong, and have their country and family in their hearts."

"I used to only envy her love with Meng Yanchen, but now I realize that she herself is more dazzling than her love. She is someone who illuminates the industry, someone who illuminates the culture, and someone who illuminates countless girls."

"The daughter of a worker, who started from scratch, rose to the top of her career, served her country anonymously, and was kind, sincere, and loved throughout her life. Qiu Yingying's life was so worthwhile and so great."

"Her live-streaming company helps farmers, supports the vulnerable, and promotes culture. She also donates national treasures privately. She has taken 'kindness' and 'responsibility' to the extreme."

"The nation has not forgotten her, the people have not forgotten her. This is what it truly means to be remembered for generations."

"All internet celebrities and entrepreneurs should take her as a role model. When you have the ability, live up to your own potential; when you have wealth, live up to your country's expectations."

"Mr. Meng Yanchen portrayed her as gentle and lovely, but we now realize that beneath her soft exterior lay a strong sense of righteousness and duty to the nation. The two of them, one protecting his lover and the other protecting his country, were both so wonderful."

The People's Daily commented: "A pure heart, a legacy passed down through generations. Ms. Qiu Yingying, with an ordinary body, performed extraordinary deeds, silently demonstrating great love and leaving behind a legacy of integrity."

The CCTV documentary said, "Her life was one of struggle, kindness, and dedication. She showed the world the power of Chinese women, both gentle and magnificent."

The remote counties that she had once helped collectively hung up banners that read: "Remember Ms. Qiu Yingying, and be grateful for the light you brought to our hometown."

Countless schools have included her in their textbooks, and countless young people regard her as a role model.

Qiu Yingying never boasted about any of this to anyone during her lifetime. Even her two children only knew that their mother was doing charity work and had no idea that she had quietly donated an entire museum's worth of national treasures.

She is like the daisies she planted in the yard, blooming quietly, leaving her fragrance to the world, and keeping her light hidden in her heart.

After she left, Meng Yanchen gently stroked the book he had spent his entire life writing and whispered:

"Yingying, look, everyone remembers you now. You're not just a supporting character to me; you're the ever-shining Qiu Yingying."

Not long after, Meng Yanchen also passed away peacefully, following his girl in death.

Their lives,

From meeting at the summit to growing old together;

A successful career, surrounded by children;

Respect the elderly and love your family; have a heart full of love.

There were no dramatic arguments, no melodramatic twists and turns, only the companionship day and night, and the quiet, enduring appreciation.

Qiu Yingying is successful in her career, loved by her husband, cherished by her parents-in-law, respected by her children, remembered by the country, and admired by the people.

Meng Yanchen finally had the stability, warmth, and home he had longed for most in his life.

From youth to old age, from two people in one house, to a son and a daughter, and then to a house full of children and grandchildren.

No regrets, no separation, only a lifetime of happiness and a lifetime of companionship.

Year after year, the rest of my life will be with you.

The world will forever remember Qiu Yingying.

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