The golden glow of the setting sun slanted into the living room, and the warm orange light filled the room, creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Zhang Duo quietly put down the newspaper in his hand, turned his head, and his eyes showed a tender gaze, quietly staring at his wife Chen Songling who was sitting beside him.
Chen Songling was engrossed in the needlework in her hands, her side face was particularly clear in the sunlight, her long brown hair gently covered the corners of her eyes, but the corners of her mouth always maintained a faint smile.
Zhang Duo couldn't help but reach out his hand, caressing her scattered hair, and staring deeply at this face that was both familiar and slightly unfamiliar.
"Songling, come and sit down for a while. Zhang Duo called softly, opening his arms and hugging her tightly in his arms. Chen Songling smiled and snuggled into his arms, her eyes full of happiness.
They embraced each other quietly, enjoying this short and precious family happiness to the fullest, as if they had forgotten all the troubles in the world, and only the most sincere feelings between each other remained.
However, at this time, Zhang's mother suddenly appeared at the door, and when she saw the warm picture in front of her, a worried expression appeared on her face.
Chen Songling's body suddenly became stiff, she lowered her head, unable to look directly into Zhang's mother's eyes, she knew Zhang's mother's kindness, but these words were like a sharp blade that stabbed the softest and most fragile place in her heart.
As a woman with an ovarian tumor, she was destined not to experience the joy of being a mother. Seeing his wife's gloomy expression, Zhang Duo immediately hugged her into his arms and said to his mother firmly: "Mother, you don't have to worry about this at all, for me, Songling has become the indispensable love of my life, and we will slowly explore the true meaning and happiness of life in our own way."
Although Zhang Duo can now spend the rest of his life with his beloved Chen Songling, his path to pursuing her is not all smooth sailing. At first, Chen Songling turned a blind eye to his feelings.
This story also dates back to the day they first met, Zhang Duo participated in the filming of the TV series "Blood is Not Cold", and when he met the fresh and refined Chen Songling, a strong flame of love ignited in his heart.
However, it is unbelievable that Chen Songling actually gave a refusal answer without hesitation: "It is not suitable between us." Her gaze was firm and decisive, and with just one concise and clear word, Zhang Duo's self-esteem was severely shattered.
Despite the rejection, Zhang Duo was not discouraged. On the contrary, he made up his mind that he must use his sincerity to move the goddess who moved his heart.
It wasn't long before he discovered one of Chen's weaknesses – she had a keen interest in historical knowledge.
As a result, Zhang Duo began to study all kinds of historical documents without sleep or food, from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to modern and modern history at home and abroad, all of which were the objects of his in-depth research.
All he did was to hope that when communicating with Chen Songling, he would be able to talk eloquently and show a wealth of knowledge.
As expected, Zhang Duo's perseverance finally won Chen Songling's appreciation and favor.
Just as the relationship between the two was gradually warming up and preparing to enter a new stage, Chen Songling suddenly revealed a secret that shocked Zhang Duo.
It turned out that she was suffering from an ovarian tumor and was destined to be unable to have children.
This secret used to be the main reason for her rejection of Zhang Duo.
At a romantic date dinner, Chen Songling finally mustered up the courage to confess to Zhang Duo the heaviest burden in her heart.
The soft yellow lighting of the restaurant spills over the booths where the two people are located, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere. Chen Songling lowered her eyes and carefully considered every word, lest a word would hurt the other party.
"Duo, actually, I ...... I can't have children. ”
Hearing this, Zhang Duo's body trembled involuntarily, and his face was full of surprise. He never imagined that this goddess, who made him think about it day and night, would be carried with such heavy shackles.
Seeing Zhang Duo stunned in place, Chen Songling then whispered: "The reason why I rejected you in the first place is because of this reason. ”
As soon as the words fell, Zhang Duo's eyes instantly became moist.
Chen Songling was deeply moved by Zhang Duo's sincere emotion, and tears welled up. The burden that had been weighing on her heart for many years was finally relieved, and she finally found the person who was willing to accompany her for the rest of her life.
The two hugged each other tightly and wept in the dim light. At this moment, they seem to have forgotten their surroundings, and only each other's purest love echoes in their hearts.
Zhang Duo resolutely decided to spend the rest of his life with Chen Songling, which made his beloved mother Zhang Mu feel lost and hurt. As an elder who adheres to traditional values, Zhang's mother naturally expects her son to marry a beautiful, virtuous and well-born wife, and it is clear that Chen Songling has not taken her place in the ideal candidate.
"Why are you so determined?Since Songling can't have children, and the age gap between you is so big, how can you be compatible!" After learning of her son's decision, Zhang's mother unabashedly questioned Chen Songling.
She frowned, a look of disapproval on her face.
Faced with her son's persistence, Zhang's mother could only compromise temporarily. She originally expected that her son would eventually wake up and realize Chen Songling's various "shortcomings".
However, fate brought a new perspective to Zhang's mother a few months later. At that time, Zhang Duo's father was about to undergo surgery, and Zhang's mother longed for her son to be able to go home to accompany him.
However, Zhang Duo only sent Chen Songling to the hospital and told her to take good care of her father.
In the days that followed, Chen Songling always took care of Zhang's father with great care, thoughtfulness and meticulousness. Every day, she prepares nourishing soups for her father-in-law to condition his body, and in the middle of the night, she carefully changes his medication and massages his shoulders...... Seeing all this, Zhang's mother couldn't help but look at this daughter-in-law who was as filial as a daughter.
What touched Zhang's mother the most was that one day she happened to hear Chen Songling say to her father-in-law: "Grandpa, please rest assured, with me here to take care of you, I will be filial to you like my own child."
In fact, before marrying the Zhang family, Chen Songling had already experienced many twists and turns in her life. Despite rising to prominence in show business at a young age, family life was full of troubles.
Chen Songling's mother once asked her to give up her studies and devote herself to acting to support her family. However, as a child eager to learn steadily, Chen Songling resolutely rejected her mother's proposal.
As a result, the mother and daughter had a deep estrangement and eventually parted ways.
In order to stay away from family strife, Chen Songling had to choose to leave her hometown and live in her godmother's home. Under the protection of her godmother, she spent nearly 20 years of quiet time.
However, good times are always short-lived, and a sudden change completely broke Chen Songling's original comfortable life. In 2005, she was ruthlessly evicted from her home by her godmother's daughter, Po, and has since fallen into poverty and homelessness.
What is frightening is that not long after, Chen Songling's dear father also passed away due to illness, which undoubtedly plunged Chen Songling's life into the darkest and most painful moment.
She had just returned to the arms of her biological mother, eager to regain the warmth of her family, but she found that fate played a cruel joke on her and pushed her into the endless abyss again.
The hospital's diagnosis report is like a cold blade, ruthlessly revealing the truth: Chen Songling suffered from an ovarian tumor and was destined to be unable to conceive her child.
This cruel reality was like a thunderbolt in the clear sky, destroying her inner defense in an instant.
She stood alone and helpless at the crossroads of life, as if everything had lost its original value and hope.
However, just when she fell into extreme despair, Zhang Duo, a simple and kind man, quietly walked into her life, and with his deep love and firm protection, he gradually repaired her heart that was on the verge of collapse.