Rebirth to Save Myself

Chapter 105 Meet the world

After summer vacation, Su Xia returned to school. She figured she'd be taking her exams there, and the academic atmosphere at school would help her concentrate better. She was surprised to see Ye Zhenzhen, who she'd assumed was interning at home, also at school. "What are you doing here?" she asked in surprise.

"It's all because of my mom. She nags me about taking the civil service exam every day. After she found out you were taking the postgraduate entrance exam and Lulu was studying abroad, she kept nagging me about it, even eight hundred times a day. I got annoyed and went back to school." Ye Zhenzhen lay on her bed, thinking that the dormitory was more comfortable and no one was nagging her.

"We'll be seniors this semester. Has Wanying said she'll be coming back?" Su Xia asked.

“Oh, she’s still abroad with Lin Zhe, I think it’s in Europe or somewhere.” Ye Zhenzhen scrolled through their chat history and then added, “In Denmark.”

Are they going out for fun?

"No, I went to order a cake."

"Rich people, they even order cakes from overseas."

"She also said that when she comes back, she will take us to choose bridesmaid dresses."

"Could it be some kind of haute couture? Hahahaha."

"That's a good idea. Let's go talk to Wanying about it."

"You guys just spout nonsense the moment you open your mouth." Lu Lu shook her head, but she felt that the dormitory had become much more lively since Ye Zhenzhen came back.

"Lu Lu, how's your plan to go abroad going?" Ye Zhenzhen asked Lu Lu.

"There are basically no problems. With the help of the class teacher and Wanying's father, things are going very smoothly for me."

"That's good. Don't forget us when you go abroad!"

"how could be."

“I also think Lu Lu won’t forget us. If she dares to forget us, the three of us will buy plane tickets, rush abroad, and beat her up.”

"I think it's feasible, Lulu, you have to remember that."

"Haha, okay, got it."

Chen Wanying and Lin Zhe traveled around Europe, returning to China around Christmas time. Su Xia finished her written exam; if she passed, she would proceed to the second interview. Her internship application materials were simply stamped and processed by Chen Jianguo's company.

"Hello, everyone, I'm back!" Chen Wanying shouted as she opened the dormitory door.

"welcome."

"Welcome, did you bring a gift?"

"If it's not for me, I won't stand for it."

"I brought some, you guys won't be left out." Chen Wanying pulled a large suitcase into the dormitory, and then said to everyone, "Pack your things quickly, and come home with me tomorrow."

"Wow, I'm about to visit the young lady's house, I'm so excited!"

"Me too."

Su Xia and Ye Zhenzhen held hands, looked at each other, and then screamed when they saw Chen Wanying take out the gift from her suitcase.

Wow, is that the Little Mermaid?

Wow, this plate is so pretty!

Lu Lu helped Chen Wanying carry the things, while Su Xia and Ye Zhenzhen, under Chen Wanying's guidance, divided the belongings among the three people. Chen Wanying hadn't actually brought much; she just bought things that she felt suited them, regardless of whether they were cheap or expensive—it was all about the sentiment.

The next day, Chen Wanying booked a car and went to the airport with the three of them. Knowing that Chen Wanying was bringing her roommates back, her father generously booked their tickets and upgraded them to first class. With Chen Wanying's permission, Su Xia used her phone to record their daily activities.

When the four of them got off the plane and were picked up by the driver to the Chen family home, Su Xia, Ye Zhenzhen, and Lu Lu stood at the door with their mouths agape, as if an egg could fit inside.

Looking around, one sees courtyards arranged in a symmetrical pattern, and at the end of the path is a fountain pool the size of a park, behind which stands a European-style architectural complex. Although it's not as grand as a castle abroad, building something this large must have cost a fortune.

Chen Wanying led the group into the courtyard and introduced them, "The trees here are all rare varieties collected by my father from all over the country. It took a lot of effort for them to survive. What you see now is the front courtyard, and there is a lawn in the back. If the weather is good in the next few days, we can go there for a picnic or go horseback riding."

"Riding a horse? You even have your own horse?" Ye Zhenzhen asked in disbelief, as the front courtyard was almost as big as their residential complex.

“Yes, my horse was a gift from my dad for my twelfth birthday.” Chen Wanying nodded, then pointed to a small-looking house not far away and said, “That’s the stable. If you’d like to see it, I’ll take you there.”

"Yingying, is this whole area and that whole area behind it all yours?" Su Xia gestured incredulously as she asked Chen Wanying.

"Well, it's not very big. We don't stay here much during the summer and winter. We came here because it's close to where my dad works." Chen Wanying nodded naturally and then invited everyone to get on the sightseeing bus.

"Can we walk instead of taking a car?" Lu Lu asked.

“Sure, then put your luggage in the car and have them take it to your room first,” Chen Wanying instructed the housekeeper, and then she and the three of them took a walk in the courtyard.

Looking at the scenery before her, Su Xia finally understood what it meant to have a view from every angle. She could hear birds chirping as she walked, and next to the houses was an artificial lake with a misting system on its artificial hills. In the center of the lake was a small pavilion for enjoying the view. However, there was no path to get there, so Su Xia asked, "Is that pavilion just for decoration?"

Upon hearing the sound, Chen Wanying looked over and then pointed to a covered boat not far away, saying, "You can get on; just take a boat."

"Wow, you can row a boat?" Ye Zhenzhen looked at Chen Wanying in disbelief.

“Of course not, you can just go up and ask the housekeeper to row you there. But we always make arrangements in advance before we go.” Chen Wanying then led the three of them to the back of the house.

Looking out, there was a large lawn resembling a golf course, connected to the lawn by trees. Chen Wanying pointed to the glass room and said, "These are the flowers my mother likes. They're not as strong as my father's trees, so they're all in the greenhouse."

The three of them ultimately decided to postpone their horse-watching trip, as it was simply too far away! They strolled on the lawn, and Chen Wanying said, "I'll have a lawn wedding sometime, and we can take photos then."

"Wow, do you have those really luxurious hotel wedding ceremonies with elaborate sets?" Ye Zhenzhen asked Chen Wanying with bright eyes.

“Yes, come to my room later. I have some pictures. Help me choose some.” Chen Wanying nodded happily.

“This is my first time attending a rich person’s wedding. It’s quite an eye-opener,” Su Xia said. Ye Zhenzhen and Lu Lu nodded in agreement.

"Actually, it wasn't a very grand affair. Most of the guests were relatives and business partners from both my family and the Lin family. In a true sense, my friends and Lin Zhe's friends probably wouldn't even fill two tables." Chen Wanying thought for a moment, then continued, "Because I'm an only child, the Lin family was worried that I would be mistreated, so they were determined to make it a big wedding. Plus, my parents felt that since I'm their only daughter, if they didn't do a good job, they wouldn't have another chance. So, the two families put together a plan for an outdoor wedding combined with an indoor wedding."

"Have you ordered your wedding dress yet?" Su Xia asked curiously.

"Not yet. We're going to order bridesmaid dresses tomorrow, and you can give me some suggestions while you're at it. Girls are always so indecisive." Chen Wanying helplessly shrugged. All those wedding dresses were so beautiful in their own way, and she was all alone—she couldn't possibly wear them all!

“Indeed, there are so many styles of wedding dresses, including strapless, long train, and mermaid styles, and even the veils are different. It’s inevitable to be conflicted.” Ye Zhenzhen nodded in agreement. That was indeed the case.

"Zhenzhen seems to know a lot about this. Did you secretly study it without telling us?" Chen Wanying teased Ye Zhenzhen.

"You said we'd get married right after graduation, so I quickly did some research, since I'll need it then." Ye Zhenzhen looked at everyone with a proud expression.

"Pfft." Lu Lu couldn't help but burst out laughing first.

"Hahaha, Zhenzhen is so cute!" Su Xia laughed along with her.

"Yes, Zhenzhen can be a bit silly sometimes, but she's so cute." Chen Wanying, Su Xia, and Lu Lu laughed so hard they could barely stand up straight.

"What are you guys laughing at! And you, Su Xia, don't laugh at me like that. Maybe you'll be the second person in our dorm to get married." Ye Zhenzhen said, pointing at Su Xia indignantly.

"Then you can rest assured, I'll only focus on making money and not getting married until I'm thirty," Su Xia said, waving her hand.

"Then what about your Lu Jingnian?" Lu Lu asked.

"I just said I don't want to get married, not that I don't want to date at all!" Su Xia was speechless. Then she added, "Besides, if he has a different opinion from me on this, we can discuss it. The worst outcome would just be breaking up."

“I think so too. These days, even married people get divorced, and breakups aren’t unusual. Besides, a woman’s life doesn’t only have meaning if she gets married and has children. Women have so many other possibilities, and marriage is just one of them.” Lu Lu nodded in agreement. In her hometown, most girls felt that they depended on men for survival.

If a woman doesn't get married, she'll face a storm of criticism from those around her. People will criticize her for thinking wrong, saying that a woman's life is incomplete if she doesn't marry and have children. They'll always make this or that demand of women, telling them that only by doing these things can they be considered a complete woman.

But has anyone asked what the person involved thinks? Is not getting married wrong? No, it's just that they feel they've already stepped into a quagmire and don't want to see you completely untainted.

"Wow, I love this passage. My relatives have all gone through a bunch of trivial problems after getting married, but they're still so eager to urge the younger generation to get married. It's really ridiculous." Ye Zhenzhen raised her voice a bit. She was almost depressed from being pressured to get married by those so-called relatives for the past two years.

"Just be yourself. You only live once, why be so repressed?" Su Xia said. In her previous life, she had lived a very repressed life. She felt that her cancer was caused by this repression. God had given her a second chance, so she should cherish it and live a different life.

"As the bride-to-be, I agree," Chen Wanying nodded.

The group walked and chatted as they walked until they reached the main house. As soon as they went up the steps, they saw a middle-aged man standing there. Upon seeing Chen Wanying, he said, "Miss, Madam and Master said you can stroll around a little longer. If there's anything you'd like to eat tonight, or any dietary restrictions, you can let me know."

"Uncle Wen, are Mom and Dad inside?" Chen Wanying smiled and nodded, then asked.

"Yes, I am." Wenbo nodded.

"Let's go inside first." Chen Wanying led the three of them into the living room.

Passing through the wooden screen, you see a set of modern Chinese-style sofas and chairs arranged in a U-shape. A kind-looking middle-aged couple sits at the head of the table. Seeing the group enter, they smile, and the woman says, "Yingying's back!"

"Mom, Dad, this is my roommate, and also my best friend." Chen Wanying introduced the three of them: "This is Lu Lu, the super smart student I mentioned before. This is Su Xia, she's in the same major as me, and we often do homework together. This is Ye Zhenzhen, she was the first to step up last time."

"Hello, Uncle and Aunt!" The three bowed politely and then stood next to Chen Wanying.

"You're all good children, please sit down and have some tea." Mother Chen warmly invited them to sit down and instructed the servants to serve tea.

"Thank you so much for Yingying's situation. She always reports good news and never bad news while she's studying away from home. If that incident hadn't blown up so much, she probably wouldn't have wanted us to know." Chen's mother glared at Chen Wanying, then looked at the three of them affectionately.

"Auntie, you're too kind. Wanying has helped us a lot too. We're all studying away from home, so it's only right that we help each other," Ye Zhenzhen said. Back then, when she was being taken advantage of by a scumbag boyfriend, it was Chen Wanying who helped her.

"Yes, Wanying is doing well at school, with us and Lin Zhe protecting her."

“It’s Yingying’s good fortune to have met you all. Please make yourselves at home these next few days and don’t feel awkward,” Mr. Chen said.

"Thank you, uncle and aunt."

The three chatted with Mr. and Mrs. Chen for a while longer before Uncle Wen came over to tell them it was time to eat. They arrived at what appeared to be a two-story restaurant. In front of them was a large round table comparable to those in a hotel; it's no exaggeration to say that there was actually an artificial landscape in the center of the table. Green moss, artificial hills, and several lifelike trees were arranged along a winding path paved with pebbles. Surrounding the landscape was a ring of automatically rotating discs, already laden with various dishes.

"Can that spray mist?" Su Xia whispered to Chen Wanying.

“Yes, it’s not open right now. If you want to see it, I’ll ask Uncle Wen to open it for you.” Chen Wanying was surprised for a moment, then replied to Su Xia.

"What, what, what are you opening?" Ye Zhenzhen heard the two whispering and came over to ask.

"Xiaxia is talking about the scene in the center of that table, it can spray mist, do you want to see it?" Chen Wanying pointed to the center of the table and said.

"Yes, yes, I absolutely want it."