Chapter 800: 801 (first update)

Duanmu Sheng had never seen her parents lose their composure like this before. Overwhelmed with guilt, she said, "Dad, Mom, I’m sorry for causing you worry."

"As long as it’s in the past, it’s okay," Duanmu Canghai approached and continued, "Sheng Sheng, promise Dad you won’t do anything foolish again. How can your mom and I go on living like this?"

At this, Duanmu Sheng painfully closed her eyes, shedding two hot streams of tears, her hands tightly clutching the bedsheet beneath her. Duanmu Canghai’s words brought back those painful memories and that wrongful decision.

Although she had survived, she was not at all happy, because the issues that remained were still there.

As long as she was alive, she would continue to be Shen Haoguang’s legal wife, the senior daughter-in-law of the Shen family.

In this life, she had nothing to do with the Duanmu Family anymore.

Opening her eyes, she looked at Duanmu Canghai and Zhou Jin, "Dad, Mom, I can’t get over this, I just can’t," Duanmu Sheng said, tears streaming down her face, her eyes nearly swollen red, "It’s all because I didn’t listen... I and Shen Haoguang... We, we’ve already registered our marriage!" In this life, her fate was tightly bound to the name Shen Haoguang.

"Silly child, is this the reason you’ve been so troubled?" Duanmu Canghai stroked Duanmu Sheng’s hair, a hint of confusion and regret gleaming in his eyes.

"Yes," Duanmu Sheng nodded, "Dad, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have disobeyed you. I’ve embarrassed you..."

"Silly child, silly child!" On hearing this, tears instantly spilled from Duanmu Canghai’s eyes, his eyes full of regret, "This is all Dad’s fault, I should have explained things to you clearly, it’s all my fault... all my fault..."

Zhou Jin also expressed deep remorse.

"No, it’s my responsibility too, Sheng Sheng. I thought you already knew, so I didn’t tell you! Oh, my daughter, it’s all Mom’s fault. I caused you so much suffering and you almost lost your life because of a single sentence!"

Because of one sentence, their daughter had almost died, and both parents were immensely guilty.

As the couple took turns admitting their mistakes, Duanmu Sheng became bewildered. She looked at Duanmu Canghai and Zhou Jin, somewhat puzzled, "Dad, Mom, what’s going on? What are you talking about? I don’t understand."

Duanmu Canghai wiped away his tears and looked at Duanmu Sheng, then said, "Sheng Sheng, the truth is that you and Shen Haoguang never actually registered your marriage. You are still free."

Duanmu Sheng became even more confused. She had personally gone to register the marriage with Shen Haoguang. Could it be that she remembered it wrong?

She remembered meeting Zi Qi at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau that day. She couldn’t be mistaken; it had become an unchangeable fact.

Perhaps it was just her parents trying to console her.

"Dad, you don’t have to comfort me," Duanmu Sheng looked up at Duanmu Canghai, before she continued, "This is my doing, I should bear the consequences of my actions. I’ve already brought you shame once; I cannot afford to do it a second time."

"Sheng Sheng, your Dad is telling the truth!" Zhou Jin said earnestly, "Do you still remember whom you met near the Civil Affairs Bureau that day?"

"Zi Qi! He even showed me a photo at that time, but alas, I failed to seize the opportunity..." As she spoke, Duanmu Sheng’s expression gradually dimmed.

If only she had seized the moment at the time, things wouldn’t have gotten to this point.

Regrettably, she hadn’t.

Not only had she not seized the opportunity, but she had also torn up that photograph. Each time she thought about it, Duanmu Sheng wished she could strangle her former self.

How could she have been so foolish?

She hated herself for it.

"That’s right," Zhou Jin patted Duanmu Sheng’s hand, then said, "Actually, you should really thank the Great National Division. If he hadn’t offered his help, you would have truly made a huge mistake!"

At this, Duanmu Sheng’s pupils shrank, and she asked nervously, "Mom, what do you mean?"

Zhou Jin smiled and said, "As long as you didn’t register a second marriage with Shen Haoguang, the first marriage certificate is invalid!"

"Mom, what exactly happened?" Duanmu Sheng’s eyes lit up.

Zhou Jin continued, "Here’s what happened: on the day you called us saying you were going to register your marriage with Shen Haoguang, you scared your Dad and me to death! So we rushed to call the Great National Division and asked him to interfere! Therefore, the marriage certificate you got that day is invalid. We thought you already knew about this, which is why we didn’t tell you the night before yesterday, causing you to suffer so much..."

As she spoke, Zhou Jin started to tear up.

At these words, Duanmu Sheng almost thought she was hallucinating, overwhelmed with ecstasy, feeling every cell in her body dancing. She gripped Zhou Jin’s hand tightly, asking repeatedly, "Mom, is what you’re saying true? You’re not lying to me?"

Duanmu Sheng was so excited her heart felt like it was about to leap out...

No words could describe how she felt at that moment.

It was such great news! She was now free!

She had no ties whatsoever to Shen Haoguang, that scumbag!

"Dad, Mom! Thank you! Thank you so much!" Duanmu Sheng could not contain her excitement and threw her arms around Duanmu Canghai and Zhou Jin, not minding her wounds.

Indeed, experience counts for everything.

Parents will always be parents!

Duanmu Sheng felt so fortunate to have such parents.

This was as good as being given a second chance at life.

"Silly child, we’re your parents; you don’t need to thank us," Zhou Jin patted Duanmu Sheng’s back, then said, "If you want to thank someone, thank the Great National Division. It’s all thanks to him. Without him, your Dad and I wouldn’t have been able to do anything."

Zi Qi was a good person, but as soon as Duanmu Canghai had spoken to him, he immediately took action to handle the matter.

If it were someone else, who would bother with such a mess?

Furthermore, Duanmu Sheng didn’t even appreciate it, repeatedly insulting him instead...

Duanmu Canghai and Zhou Jin were quite grateful to Zi Qi.

The one who truly gave Duanmu Sheng a second chance at life was also Zi Qi.

"Mm," Duanmu Sheng nodded firmly, "Mom, rest assured, I will definitely thank him properly."

Now, for Duanmu Sheng, Zi Qi was his lifesaver, and she was filled with gratitude toward Zi Qi.

Without Zi Qi, even if she were saved this time, she would have still chosen death.

Right at this moment, the door to the hospital room opened.

Duanmu Zhe and Mo Qingyi walked in, Duanmu Zhe carrying a lunch box, suggesting that the two had gone out for a meal.

"Third sister." Seeing Duanmu Sheng awake, a flash of joy appeared in Duanmu Zhe’s eyes, which quickly faded, his tone neither cold nor warm. He was very worried about Duanmu Sheng, happy she was awake, but at the same time very angry.

Firstly, because Duanmu Sheng took her own life so lightly.

Secondly, because Duanmu Sheng dismissed their family—acting as if she could simply choose death without consideration. Didn’t she think about how it would affect those left living?

What about their elderly parents?

Duanmu Sheng usually seemed so astute, it’s unclear how she could have made such a foolish mistake this time!

If she had to die, she should at least take her revenge before doing so!

Why should she let the scum triumph by dying? If they made Duanmu Sheng miserable, then she shouldn’t let them have it easy either!

"Little Zhe, you’re here." Duanmu Sheng looked up at Duanmu Zhe and said, "I’m sorry for making you worry."

Duanmu Zhe glanced at Duanmu Sheng, "If you know to apologize, it means there’s still hope for you! Remember not to make such silly mistakes again! If you were under my command, you would’ve been dead a thousand times over already!"

Knowing that Duanmu Zhe was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, Duanmu Sheng looked up seriously and said, "Little Zhe, thank you!"

She had made such a grave mistake, yet she didn’t expect Duanmu Zhe to forgive her.

Duanmu Zhe simply said, "Don’t overthink it, it’s good you’re fine."

Feeling the atmosphere turn a bit chilly, Mo Qingyi took the lunch box from Duanmu Zhe’s hand and distributed it to Duanmu Canghai and Zhou Jin, "Uncle and Aunt, please have your meal first. Sheng Sheng sister, you just woke up and oily food isn’t suitable for you, would you like some vegetable porridge? I’ll feed you."

"I really like vegetable porridge, Qingqing, you’ve had a hard time these few days, I can manage by myself, no need to feed me." Duanmu Sheng took the lunch box, eating bit by bit on her own.

She was fortunate, to have met so many family members who could tolerate her.

Especially Mo Qingyi.

That day at the airport, she had spoken so hurtfully towards Mo Qingyi, not expecting Mo Qingyi to not mind at all—his magnanimity truly was beyond compare.

As she ate, tears began to fall.

But Duanmu Sheng swallowed her tears along with the food.

In the future, she would never commit such unforgivable mistakes again.

**

Elsewhere.

Tong Zhi and Mo Fengxu came out of the civil affairs office after getting their marriage certificate.

At this moment, they felt the sky was so blue, the air so sweet.

Especially Mo Fengxu, who was so happy he was grinning from ear to ear. For more than forty years, he had been a vegetarian, and now he was about to "eat meat," so of course, he was thrilled.

It wasn’t easy for him and Tong Zhi to reach this step today.

"Xiao Zhi, I don’t have to go home tonight, right?" Mo Fengxu, brimming with triumph, put his arm around Tong Zhi’s shoulder.

"If you don’t go home, where are you going to stay?" Tong Zhi raised an eyebrow.

This man... indeed, they are creatures that think with their lower half.

They had just gotten their marriage certificate, and Mo Fengxu was already being indecent.

"Of course, I’ll stay at your place," Mo Fengxu said matter-of-factly, "Besides, now I should say it’s our home. From now on, you’re my wife, and we share two lovely children..."

"You’re thinking too beautifully," Tong Zhi glanced at him, "I don’t have men’s products at my place. It wouldn’t be convenient for you to stay over tonight. Let’s just go back to our own homes for now."

Primarily, Tong Zhi wasn’t mentally prepared yet.

"No problem, no problem, I’ve already prepared for that; come, check this out," Mo Fengxu opened the trunk of the sports car, "I’ve put all my daily necessities here, ready to move to your place at any time. Tonight’s our wedding night, how could you bear to turn me away!"

Tong Zhi, looking at the things in the trunk, somewhat speechless, said, "Mo Fengxu, tell me honestly, how long have you been planning this?"

Mo Fengxu revealed a simple, honest smile, "Not long, only since the day you returned to the Superpower World...," Mo Fengxu particularly emphasized "only" to indicate that he really hadn’t prepared for long.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..." Tong Zhi looked Mo Fengxu up and down, "Mo Fengxu, tell me, when did you start thinking about me?"

Mo Fengxu scratched his head, smiling sheepishly, "Well, it was just a little bit earlier than when you began thinking of me..."

"You sure it’s just a bit?" Tong Zhi crossed her arms, looking like she was about to interrogate him.

Mo Fengxu continued with his simple and honest smile, handing over two diamond cards and three car keys, "Xiao Zhi, here’s everything I own, from now on you’re the head of our household, and whatever you ask of me, I’ll do!"

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