Rebirth to Save Myself

For many years, Chen Chunqi stayed in the countryside to take care of Chen Yuan's education. This was also because Chen Jianguo's career was just starting out, so the family rarely saw each other. Later, Chen Yuan was admitted to the provincial top high school, and the family finally lived together. Chen Jianguo wanted to take Chen Chunqi out to see more of the world while they were still young, but Chen Chunqi couldn't bear to leave Chen Yuan and Su Xia, feeling that they were going through a crucial high school period and needed her care.

It wasn't until Chen Yuan and Su Xia went to university in other cities that Chen Jianguo finally persuaded Chen Chunqi to travel around. Chen Jianguo wholeheartedly agreed to Chen Chunqi's suggestion to spend the Spring Festival in Sanya! He lavishly booked a seaside villa, and from the villa's windows, the entire expanse of azure sea shimmered under the sunlight!

"Wow, this house is amazing!" Chen Yuan led Su Xia on a tour of the house, then returned to the first floor and exclaimed with great surprise.

"Oh, how great is it?" Chen Jianguo looked at me with a praising expression, wanting to hear what Chen Yuan had to say to show how well his arrangements were done.

"Mom, do you know what? This basement has been turned into a home theater where you can watch movies! The chair even has a built-in massage function, it's really amazing!" Chen Yuan ignored her middle-aged father's hints and rushed to Chen Chunqi's side to excitedly tell her.

“Yes, yes, there’s also a swimming pool in the backyard. If you don’t like going to the crowded beach, you can swim at home by yourself,” Su Xia said happily as she sat down on Chen Chunqi’s other side.

"There's also a barbecue grill next to the swimming pool, so we can have our own party!"

"The master bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony, and you can see the sea right away."

"Xiaxia and I have a super nice room, and there's even a bathtub for taking a bath."

"The privacy here is so good. It's a bit far from the neighbors, so I don't feel uncomfortable."

Chen Chunqi watched her two daughters chatting away beside her, and she thought it was quite nice. The last time the family went on a trip together was when they went to the capital. Although they had traveled elsewhere since then, they had never crossed provincial borders. Looking back, it was really good!

"Isn't it because your dad picked the best one!" Chen Jianguo couldn't hold back any longer and directly reminded the two of them whether they had forgotten the importance of their father.

Chen Yuan and Su Xia exchanged a smile, then said in unison, "Dad, you're the best, the most amazing!"

"Hmm, it's alright, as long as you're happy." Chen Jianguo nodded with satisfaction, looking quite pleased.

"Pfft, hahahaha." Chen Yuan and Su Xia were absolutely laughing their heads off at Chen Jianguo's smug expression.

"Let's tidy up and then go out for dinner," Chen Chunqi said.

"it is good."

"As ordered."

The four of them got ready, dressed in comfortable and casual clothes, and prepared to go out to find something to eat. The assistant had made thorough preparations by renting a car, so they wouldn't have to worry about transportation or waiting time for taxis.

When you come to Sanya, you definitely have to try the local specialties, otherwise what's the difference between this place and home, right? So Chen Yuan and Su Xia searched online for the top-ranked restaurants, read reviews, and decided to try coconut chicken to experience the deliciousness of Wenchang chicken and the sweetness of coconut.

Chen Chunqi was very satisfied after the coconut chicken was served. This non-spicy broth was drinkable, so there was no need to worry about it causing internal heat. The chicken was tender and juicy, not greasy at all, and tasted absolutely delicious!

“When can we go abroad together? We’ve never been abroad before. You two should study English well, then your mother and I can do whatever we want!” Chen Jianguo said.

"Dad, so you're just using us as translators!" Chen Yuan complained, but she actually longed to travel abroad. She and Su Xia had already explored most of China, and this trip to Sanya was making up for any missed opportunities.

“Yeah, why wouldn’t I take it if it’s free? Besides, I’m the one paying for the trip abroad. You’re just translators, and that’s not even enough to cover my expenses.” Chen Jianguo disagreed, feeling that Chen Yuan was wrong.

"Yes, yes, yes, you're a big boss with plenty of money, so we two little girls have no choice but to follow you." Chen Yuan pretended to be pitiful, clinging to Su Xia's arm, looking like she was saying, "You're a big shot, I don't dare to mess with you."

"Then please take good care of us, Mr. Chen!" Su Xia and Chen Yuan hugged each other tightly, looking pitifully at Chen Jianguo.

"No, wife, you be the judge! They're making it sound like I'm abusing them, where am I!" Chen Jianguo tugged at Chen Chunqi, trying to get her to take his side.

"Hmm, this coconut meat is delicious too, would you like to try some?" Chen Chunqi picked up a piece of coconut meat and handed it to Chen Jianguo.

Chen Jianguo, of course, wouldn't refuse. He immediately ate it in one bite and said, "It's really quite good."

"Who in the family understands this? Their own parents are so old, yet they still have to show off their affection in front of their daughter! Xiaxia, do you understand?"

"I get it, I'm already full from dog food before I've even had my meal!"

Chen Jianguo and Chen Chunqi ignored them; they just couldn't stand not teasing them! Chen Chunqi was initially a little shy—her daughter was so grown up, it wasn't right to be so clingy. But after being teased by Su Xia and Chen Yuan so many times, she got used to it and, being thick-skinned, let them say whatever they wanted.

"Yuanyuan, have you noticed that Ms. Chunqi isn't shy anymore?"

"Xiaxia, yes. Ms. Chunqi used to be careful not to show affection in front of us, but now she's been corrupted by Mr. Jianguo."

"Yes, yes, she's gone astray. Mr. Jianguo has done a lot of harm; look at how he's raised Ms. Chunqi."

"Hey, you two, if you're not going to eat, get off the table." Chen Jianguo's words immediately interrupted the two of them.

"Eat, eat, let's eat."

After dinner, the four returned to the villa. Chen Yuan and Su Xia, being quite perceptive, suggested, "Let's go for a walk nearby to digest our food."

"Drive carefully and be safe." Before Chen Chunqi could even speak, Chen Jianguo replied.

"Okay, got it."

Seeing the two walk away, Chen Jianguo hugged Chen Chunqi and kissed her cheek.

"What are you doing!" Chen Chunqi was a little shy. She could accept the previous displays of affection, but she was worried that her daughters would see this.

"Oh, don't worry, I watched them walk away. Honey, we haven't been affectionate in ages!" Chen Jianguo hugged Chen Chunqi, acting all cute and affectionate.

"What if they come back?"

"Don't worry, they won't be back anytime soon."

"Really?"

"Really, you still don't believe me!"

"Of course I believe you."

Meanwhile, Chen Yuan and Su Xia were strolling in their neighborhood. It wasn't too cold in Sanya at night; a light jacket was enough. They hadn't seen each other since Christmas, and they had so much to talk about.

"Xiaxia, do you know what? I just realized that everyone in our dorm is really interesting. Plus, we're in the same major, so sometimes when the teacher assigns group tasks, we work together to complete them. Other groups envy how well we do. Suddenly, I understand even more what you meant before," Chen Yuan said, linking arms with Su Xia.

"That's great! You're slowly finding your own direction now, and you'll find that not revolving around Chen Wenwei isn't so bad, right?"

"Yes, I've come to terms with it. I used to value relationships a lot, so I was always anxious and insecure, afraid that I would cause my friends and lovers to drift apart. But now I realize that those who drift apart over the smallest things aren't really suitable to be friends anymore." Chen Yuan had come to her senses, perhaps seeing Su Xia travel a long way to find her because of a phone call. Perhaps it was realizing that she could still live her life without Chen Wenwei. Perhaps it was because there are just so many interesting things in this world, and romance is just one of them.

"Then, could the sharp-witted Ms. Chen help me solve this problem?" Su Xia tilted her head and looked at Chen Yuan.

"Just say it. Let's discuss it together and we'll have different opinions." Chen Yuan nodded. Su Xia had helped her so many times, so why would she refuse her now that Su Xia was in trouble?

"Do you think I should give the female lead in my novel some kind of amnesia or car accident?" Su Xia asked, feigning serious thought.

"No way, this is so melodramatic. Wait a minute, isn't this supposed to be set in ancient times?" Chen Yuan blurted out, then realized something was off and asked Su Xia.

"That one was finished a long time ago, and I've started a new one. Haven't you been following me lately? You didn't even know I started a new story." Su Xia scanned Chen Yuan with a suspicious look.

"No, no, you didn't even tell me." Chen Yuan looked bewildered, but she still knew she had to give herself a chance to defend herself. Not defending herself would make her look guilty, no way.

"And you call yourself my number one fan? Is this all you've got?" Su Xia looked at Chen Yuan with an air of knowing everything.

"I'll take it now, I'll take it tonight even if I stay up late." Chen Yuan quickly put her hands together, begging for forgiveness.

"Then hurry up and finish it. Tell me when you're done whether you need me to arrange things regarding the car accident." Su Xia turned her head away haughtily, refusing to look at Chen Yuan.

"Okay, okay, Boss Xia." Chen Yuan quickly nodded and bowed to show that she understood.

"Hahahaha!" The two of them couldn't help but burst into laughter. Sometimes, these kinds of jokes can only be shared with close friends and family. Knowing that the other person won't get angry and will play along, they reveal their true selves to her.

The two wandered around outside for half a day until Chen Jianguo called to urge them to go back, at which point they slowly set off on their way home. They munched on popsicles and chatted as they walked.

After that, everyone ate, drank, played, and wandered around together. Chen Jianguo was responsible for being the driver, bag carrier, and photographer's assistant, while Chen Yuan and Su Xia were in charge of planning the itinerary, finding attractions, and making reservations. Su Xia also took on the role of photographer, taking beautiful photos for Chen Chunqi and the others. Chen Chunqi just waited for the three of them to take him around, enjoying the scenery while also acting as a model, posing in various ways according to the photographer's requests.

Su Xia efficiently prepared the color scheme and edited the photos, providing Chen Chunqi with nine-grid posts on her WeChat Moments every day. This caused a stir among Chen Chunqi's friends, who all left envious comments, and the number of likes increased by at least five rows every day.

Waiting for the flowers to bloom: Was this photo taken by a professional photographer? It's so beautiful!

Like Flowing Water (Chen Chunqi) replied to Waiting for the Flowers to Bloom: It was taken by my daughter; she likes taking photos.

Calm and breezy: Where is this? It's so beautiful. Did you go abroad?

Like Flowing Water (Chen Chunqi) replied to Calm and Indifferent: Sanya, I didn't go abroad.

Yun Danfengqing replied to Sishui Liunian (Chen Chunqi): I've been to Sanya, and I feel your photos are much better.

Like Flowing Water (Chen Chunqi) replied to Calm and Gentle: My daughter helped take the photos, and all the photos she took are very beautiful.

Empty Valley Orchid: Where did Mrs. Chen go? I see you posting on WeChat Moments every day.

Like Flowing Water (Chen Chunqi) replied to Orchid in the Valley: My family and I came to Sanya for a visit.

Chen Chunqi smiled and put down his phone, then looked at Su Xia and said, "They all praised your photography skills."

"That's truly my honor. With such a beautiful model like Mom, my skills are improving by leaps and bounds." Su Xia was choosing photos with Chen Yuan at the time, and upon hearing Chen Chunqi's words, she looked up and said with a smile.

"I also think the photos are very good, but it's mainly because your mother is beautiful!" Chen Jianguo flattered Chen Chunqi relentlessly. During his time in Sanya, Chen Chunqi was in a better mood and treated him better, completely forgetting about Chen's mother.

"You guys are so talkative!" Chen Chunqi said, then looked down and saw a message on his phone.

Chen Jianguo felt that this approach was very effective, so he needed to quickly resolve the situation in the provincial capital to prevent Chen Chunqi from discovering that his parents and brothers were lingering in the provincial capital and that they would be back to square one.

His parents were also persistent. From the first day they were stopped by the security guards, each of them took turns guarding the gate. They would rush towards any similar-looking car they saw, almost getting hit, which led to several complaints from residents about the security guards, who harbored deep resentment towards them. But it was no use. Even when the police were called, they would only give a verbal threat and then release them. The guards would continue to stake out the entrance of the community, day after day.

Chen Jianguo was originally planning to deal with his parents, but then the security guard called to tell him some good news: "Mr. Chen, they have been arrested for three days and have not returned."

"Huh? What happened?"

"Because they offended a relative of the governor, they may face detention. Will you intervene?"

"No need, let them be."

Chen Jianguo finally felt relieved. Otherwise, they would have thought they were still in that small mountain village, able to flag down a car without paying a price. Before, it was because the other party wasn't a big shot, or they didn't bother with them. Now that they'd run into a brick wall, they were bound to bleed a lot.

As Chen Jianguo had predicted, the one who clashed with the governor's relative was his elder brother, who was immediately detained for fifteen days and fined five thousand yuan. Chen's parents called Chen Jianguo, but he ignored them. They could only grumble and return to their hometown, as their attempt to stop the car was clearly unsuccessful. This time they encountered the governor's relative; what if they encountered the governor himself next time? It wouldn't just be a simple matter of detention.