~Between the Pages and the Coffee Pot: Translated Novels~

Chapter 64: Roses and Regrets   During the Spring Festival, Xiang Yang receives an invitation.   Fu Guanxian delivers it to her.  “Lian Rui and Hou Xingrou's wedding.”   Xiang Yang is astonished. She asks in disbelief, “Fu Guanxian, are you kidding me? When did Xingrou get together with Lian Rui?”   “Four months ago, I think.” Fu Guanxian thinks for a moment and replies.   Fu Guanxian sits down next to her. Xiang Yang carefully looks at the invitation. It really is Lian Rui and Hou Xingrou. She complains, “Xingrou is so disloyal!  She didn't even give me a heads up about something this big.”   After graduation, she's been in the entertainment industry. Hou Xingrou works elsewhere.  They rarely meet, but they do contact each other occasionally.   She knows that Hou Xingrou was also pretty close to Lian Rui in high school.  She didn't expect them to get together, let alone get married so quickly.   Xiang Yang thinks about the wor...

  Chapter 46: Jealousy Previous     TOC     Next     Li Yuwei said, “Whatever, I don't agree. If you insist on setting things up, I'll be even more annoying than Sisi later.”   Song Hanmei: "…"   The next day was New Year's Eve.   Sisi got up early to paste up window decorations. The red paper got stuck on the new glass, and she thought of Qin Yanci.   She wondered if he was at his new home.   At noon, she couldn't resist her longing. She changed into the white cotton coat and black wide-leg pants he gave her.   The coat was loose and comfortable.   The pants made her legs look slim and straight.   The cuffs covered most of the shoes, making her feet look small and delicate.   She was very satisfied.   She put on her scarf and gloves and went out.   As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, she caught the eye of her neighbor.   “Sisi? You look so pretty today. Did your mom buy them for you...

Chapter 45: Good Fortune Previous     TOC     Next     Song Hanmei fanned the flames, “Isn't that right?  She's always trying to undermine me in front of Qin's couple. When she first came, she was so obedient and well-behaved, but now that she has a good mother-in-law, she's gotten a big head.”   “We used to say we were hoping to enjoy a comfortable life with her in the future, but now it looks like she'll be lucky if she doesn't break our old bones.”   With a few words, she erased Sisi's contributions and accused her of being ungrateful.   She didn't reflect on her own mistakes at all.   Sisi immediately countered, “So, I should admit that I'm lazy in front of my in-laws?  Should I unconditionally obey your arrangements and share a bed with your cousin to be considered well-behaved?  To be considered a source of hope for you?  Why don't you go out and yell that Li Yuwei sleeps until noon and you don't arrange for her...

Chapter 63: Tangled Emotions   The car moves silently forward.  The bright streetlights ahead slip by the window one after another.   Xiang Yang sits in the passenger seat and says nothing.  She's a bit strange. She's gone to the Fu family house so many times since she was little. When was it ever unsafe? Why did Auntie Fu insist that he take her back?   Honestly, Xiang Yang is a little afraid to be with him. This anxiety comes from that inexplicable… that night in the hotel room.   “What are you thinking about?”   “Ah?”   The sudden magnetic voice startles Xiang Yang.  She seems to tremble slightly.   Fu Guanxian's gaze at her deepens.  He reaches out and touches her cheek.  As he expected, it's slightly warm.   The smile on Fu Guanxian's face widens.   Xiang Yang raises her hand to slap his hand away. “Don't touch me.”   “You can think whatever you want.  You can't stop me from touching you.”   “What ...

Chapter 44: For Your Own Good Previous     TOC     Next       Mother Qin glanced around.  When elders were discussing things, it wasn't the time for younger people to express opinions.  Out of courtesy, she said, “Lively is lively, but it's a lot of trouble to clean up afterwards. It's easier for everyone at a restaurant.  Yanci will also find it convenient to meet people.  Many relatives and friends haven't seen him for years.”   Li Yuwei was even more unbalanced. In her past life, after the wedding, because eldest sister-in-law Qin was still in confinement, she had spent two days cleaning the courtyard.  Why didn't Sisi have to do any cleaning this time?   As if she had just thought of something, she said, “I heard Sister say that you won't live together after they get married?”   Mother Qin said, “There are too many children at home; we don't have enough space.”   Li Yuwei: "…" What Sisi said was actually...

  Chapter 43:  Intentional Previous     TOC     Next       “My daughter is so smart.”  Song Hanmei thought it was a good plan.   If she arranged for another man to be with Sisi, people would suspect her.   But if she arranged for Qin Yanci, people would only say that Sisi was unchaste.   Li Yuwei smiled proudly, “Of course.” Dealing with Sisi was a piece of cake.   The mother and daughter discussed the details for a while before going to the living room.   Li Junlu was standing by the door, scolding Sisi. “You white-eyed wolf, you unfilial daughter! I feed you, I clothe you, and I find a good husband for you, but you go against me…”   Sisi's heart ached.   Which father doesn't feed and clothe their children?   Which father doesn't help their children choose a husband?   How come, when it came to her, it was like she owed him something?   She took out her notebook and flipped to her expens...

Chapter 62: Unexpected Connections   In front of her, the red roses in the glass vase are vivid and vibrant.  She hears a beautiful voice singing softly:   “Meeting you is the biggest surprise in my life   Sunshine rustless warms my memories   You say forever, a thousand words   Now they're all hidden in my heart   You are the biggest surprise in my life…”   Xiang Yang listens intently.  She feels that the lyrics are very delicate and beautiful.   Fu Guanxian sees that she's been out of it since she left the company.  He smiles and says, “You don't have to be so moved.”   Xiang Yang hears this. Her unfocused eyes slowly regain their light.  She looks up at him and doesn't respond for a long time.   Moved?   Not really.   It's just a bit surprising.   She always thought that since he's been abroad all these years, they've had no connection.  As far as she's concerned, she knows nothing about him....

Chapter 42:  A Double Whammy     Previous     TOC     Next   Li Junlu finally noticed Sisi's feet. She was wearing black cloth shoes, and the white edging was thin and yellowed.   They were quite shabby.   “You don't have any shoes to wear. Why didn't you say anything?”   Sisi found it amusing, and she laughed, “Hee hee hee, blame me, blame me for not telling you I don't have any shoes to change into. Blame me for being so out of touch with reality that even the old women in the city don't wear thick cotton coats and trousers, but I still walk around in front of you all day long, and I don't know how to ask you to buy new ones.”   Li Junlu's face reddened. “You're so quick-witted! Now that your foot is healed, go help your aunt cook.”   “Humph!” Sisi put down the cleaver and went into the kitchen.   With Sisi as her helper, Song Hanmei started playing the role of the head of the household, assigning Sisi all the chore...

Chapter 41: Triumphant Previous     TOC     Next       Li Yuwei couldn't argue back, so she muttered coldly, "Don't get too cocky."   Domestic violence was a matter of once or countless times. Qin Yanci had a history of violence, and she didn't believe Sisi was an exception.   Today's joy would turn into tomorrow's despair.   “You're the one who's disappointed. You see everyone as being happy,” Sisi turned back to her room.   She looked at the new, bright glass, and her lips couldn't help but curve upward in a sweet smile.   “Who's disappointed?  Just wait and see!  With my abilities and charm, I'll marry better than you and live a better life.”  Li Yuwei was full of confidence and pride about her future.   Sisi chuckled.   She had abilities and charm, but she thought marrying well was the key to living a good life.   It was like the saying in the village:  “You're using a cleaver to kill a ch...

  Chapter 61: The First Kiss   Xiang Yang is baffled by Fu Guanxian's persistent pace. After he's done talking business, Xiang Yang is sleepy. Without hesitation, she yawns in front of him. He doesn't have any self-awareness. He smiles and says, “If you're sleepy, go take a bath and get some sleep.”   Xiang Yang blinks and looks at him without speaking.   That's what she was thinking, right? But why is he sitting there without moving?   Fu Guanxian knows what she wants to say, but he pretends not to know.   Xiang Yang can't take it anymore. “I'm going to rest. Please leave.”   Fu Guanxian thinks for a moment. He calmly gives her a response: “I forgot my room key.”   “You…”  Xiang Yang says calmly. “Call the staff and have them come up.”   “No.”   “Fu Guanxian!”   Xiang Yang sees that he's already put his arms behind his head and is lying comfortably on the sofa. She rushes over. “What are you doing?!”   “I'm tired. I don't...

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  Chapter 39: Protection       Qin Yanci was pleased with the gloves. He put them on and said, “They fit perfectly, not bad.”   He thought she was very capable, and he felt sorry for her.   Li Yuwei, arrogant and domineering, must have bullied her a lot.   When would the Lantern Festival arrive? He wanted to marry her as soon as possible and protect her.   He also wondered how her foot was healing.   The bruises on her face were gone.   It seemed she had been taking good care of herself these past few days.   Sisi smiled warmly. “I'm glad you like them.” She paused for a moment. “A-Ci, can you help me sell these stamps as soon as possible?” All she had was the money her elders gave her at the wedding, but she needed to save that for future expenses.   She was essentially broke.   She had to go to his house for New Year's greetings, and she wanted to give his nephews some red envelopes.   “The rare stamps are very va...

Chapter 60: The Return of Ten Million   Several days after the press conference, after finishing recording a new song, Xiang Yang attends a charity gala.   The event ends peacefully. Xiang Yang breathes a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the host and reporters didn't badger her about her and Xing Zhaoyan.   After the gala, she flies to another city early the next morning.   A senior brother in her company is holding a tour concert, and Xiang Yang agreed to be a guest performer.   The concert is successful. The video of them singing together with emotion is posted on Weibo and quickly trends.   They're both big stars. It's rare for them to perform together. Plus, their singing skills are excellent. They're deeply invested in the performance. It's truly a heavenly sound.   After the concert, Xiang Yang rushes to another province to attend the premiere press conference of a film.   This fantasy film, which has a huge budget, is a film that she sings the ...