Rebirth: It's Not You, It's Me

During these days at home, I spent time with my parents, looked after children at my friends’ homes, and went shopping with my friends. I was very happy every day.

Since most of my friends are married and have children, we can’t go out and play together every day like we used to, so I simply went to Jiao’s house to take care of the children and served as Dehua at my best friend’s house for a few days.

I went to the parent-teacher meeting for her eldest child at school and held her second child in my arms while teaching him to speak.

"Luo Luo, look, among us, only you, Sijia and Yun Feifei are not married."

"hey-hey……"

"Were you hurt at first and don't dare to fall in love again?"

"No, I can't be hurt. I can let it go after crying. I never waste myself on these things."

"That's right, Luo Luo is strong at heart."

"Yes, yes!"

"Have you heard that Yun Feifei was cheated of money and sex by a scumbag?"

"When did this happen?"

"It wasn't long before everyone knew about it. Didn't you get the news?"

"I got all my information from you. No one else told me this."

"That man was from Ji City, a fitness coach. He knew Yun Feifei had opened a company, so he coaxed and deceived her. Later, it was discovered that he had an extramarital affair. In the end, all his money was defrauded, and the company went bankrupt due to poor cash flow."

"It's indeed a bit tragic. And then?"

"She became a little mentally ill and was raised in her sister's home, but her brother-in-law was not happy about it. He was afraid that it would affect his own children, so he quarreled with her sister every day. Her sister's family was in chaos."

"Later, their mother was afraid that it would affect her eldest daughter's family, so she had to come back from Kyoto to take care of her. But when her mother came back, her father was not honest and had an affair with another woman. The mistress called and forced him to divorce. His parents wanted to divorce."

"Her brother already had a girlfriend, but after seeing all the troubles in her family, he broke up with her. So her family has become the talk of the town."

"Alas, people still have to do good deeds, otherwise God will see it. Good people will be rewarded, and bad people will be punished."

"Yeah, we know that she always wants to cheat you. What we don't know is that she doesn't know how to cheat others outside. The world is so big, and there are so many people who are better than her. She can't stand it. Even if she wants to retaliate, she can't get revenge!"

"Let's not talk about her anymore. I'll drive you and the kids out for dinner this afternoon!"

"Forget it. Children are prone to crying and making a fuss when they are in a strange place. They can't even eat well. Let's wait until the child is older before going out again!"

"That's fine. Women will be trapped for a while after having children. After enduring this difficult period, everything will be fine. Children will also become your spiritual sustenance, and you will be very happy."

"Since you like children so much, you should hurry up and find a boyfriend, get married, and have a child."

"I want it, but no one gives it to me. Where can I ask for it?" I deliberately changed the subject.

"You, don't want to find a boyfriend? That way your heart will be filled and you will feel safe."

"I can give myself a sense of security, and I already have a boyfriend!"

"Is this true? Who is your boyfriend?"

"Really? But you have to keep it a secret for me. He's a Korean idol, very famous. Our being together has a big influence on him, so keep it a secret, sisters!"

"No problem. In our village, no one would believe it even if we told them! Even though you are very popular, no one would believe that you are in an international relationship."

"That's right. If I tell this to outsiders, maybe someone will believe it. But if I tell my family, I'm afraid no one will believe it."

"Do you have a photo?"

"Yes, I'll find it for you."

I took out the photo of Xiaoshi and I from my cell phone album and showed it to Jiao.

"Fuck, such a handsome guy, and you got him. You've been in love three times, and every time you were a bright spot. You're awesome, you're awesome."

"Who would look for an ugly boyfriend?"

"That's right, you are so good-looking, your children will be so good-looking in the future, I can't even imagine it."

"low profile."

I lost myself in Jiao's flattery.

I went back home after dinner at Jiao's house. No one sent me home this time. I trotted all the way back home.

[Wife, I’ll pick you up tomorrow. ] Xiao Shi sent a message.

[Oppa, I will pick you up at the airport tomorrow. ]

【Wife, I miss you. 】

【I miss you as well. 】

After a lively chat, I found my dad and said, "Dad, Xiaoshi will come to pick me up tomorrow. We are going to get the marriage certificate. Have you found the person at the Civil Affairs Bureau who you helped me find through your connections?"

"I've found one a long time ago. In your job, getting a certificate is like stealing. I have accumulated a lot of connections over the years, so it's relatively easy to use my connections at the Civil Affairs Bureau."

"Hehe... Dad is the best." I still gave my dad a kiss on the face in an unceremonious manner.

"You are so old now, but you are still the same as when you were a kid."

"You are the ones who said that no matter how old I am, I am still your child. I can stay young in front of you forever."

"Yes, yes, yes, are you leaving tomorrow after getting the certificate? Are you going back to Korea with him? I think Xiaoshi is a very busy kid."

"Yes, after we get the certificate, we'll go home and have a meal, and then we'll leave. He hasn't been to our house yet, but he's on his way up and is quite busy. I'll bring him back when I'm not busy. If he continues to be so busy, I'll come back myself, because I also have a job."

"Yes, you are still young, it's time to strive, work hard!"

"Make money to support my parents in their old age."

"I heard from your mother that you plan to settle in China in the future?"

"Yes, I have to protect my parents."

"Then he also needs to look after his parents!"

"He has an older brother at home, and he usually works there too, so it doesn't matter. I can just go over there once in a while, there's no need to see him every day. I would collapse if we were forced to live together due to cultural differences, and I can't stand bowing every day."

"You, when it's time to be filial to your elders, you should be filial, understand?"

"I know, I must be filial. They are Xiaoshi's parents, I should be filial to them, but we won't live together."

"Well, you two should discuss it!"

"Got it, Dad."

"What are you two talking about?"

"We are talking about their relationship. Xiaoshi will come to pick up Luoluo tomorrow to get the marriage certificate. I have found a good connection so that their marriage will not be exposed."

"That's good."

"Mom, we have to come back tomorrow to eat, and then we have to go back to Kimchi Country. Mom, I want to eat delicious food."

"no problem."

"Mom, I'm getting married. Will you miss me?"

"You've been away from home for most of the year, and you've been living in your parents' home since you got married. We don't have any regrets at all."

"I suspect you picked me up."

"We picked you up from the garbage dump." My mother answered mercilessly.

"See, I knew it was like that."