The next day, Shen Meng and Lu Xiangxiang went to the county town together, carrying some stuff. On the way, Wu Xianglan and Yu Xueli kept saying how good Lu Xiangxiang looked, reminding them of how they themselves looked as brides. They couldn't help but think of how everyone dreams of a beautiful life before marriage, yet so often things go against one's wishes.
Yu Xueli was doing okay; her relationship with Dr. Qian was stable, she had met his mother who was very polite to her, and she was also fond of Daya and Xiao Ya. She suddenly felt hopeful that this time things might work out well!
But it was different for Wu Xianglan. Even though she had a job now, she also had to deal with a troublesome husband who was always trying to spend her hard-earned money on other women. She had so much bitterness inside her with nowhere to vent, until she found Lu Xiangxiang to talk to, who was a good listener.
