Sinking into the Sea of Desire: A Wife-Swapping Victim's Confession - Chapter 616 Their Past 3

Shaking my head to clear my mind, I spat out a mouthful of blood and said, "I don't know? I may not know anything, but I know she loves you deeply." I couldn't tell if it was anger from being hit or indignation on Zhang Ting's behalf, but after saying that, I punched her hard back.
Xiang Qiu didn't dodge; the fist struck his cheek squarely, and he fell to the ground, sitting there without getting up. I looked at him in confusion, and after a long while, he sighed and said, "Actually, I originally planned to leave her forever, but her changes these days have disturbed my heart and made it impossible for me to find peace."
I never expected him to say that, and I didn't know how to react for a moment.
Xiang Qiu recited self-deprecatingly, "I dare not love the one I love, and I have to give up the one I once loved to someone else." He looked up at me with distress, "Right now, my heart is in turmoil, conflicted, and in pain. I need to find a quiet place to think things through." After saying that, he got up and left without looking back.
Watching Xiang Qiu's retreating figure, I wiped my mouth but couldn't help laughing. Damn it, I got beaten up again. Just as I was about to turn and leave, Xiang Tan appeared behind me without me noticing.
Somewhat surprised, Xiangtan watched the receding figure until it disappeared around the corner before turning to look at me. I didn't understand what this delicate woman was up to, but for some reason, I found myself unable to face her. Was it because we had schemed to take Xiangqiu away from her? Or was it something else? I couldn't say for sure myself.
There was no questioning or loud scolding as I had expected. Xiang Tan said softly, as if recalling something, "Xiang Qiusheng and I lived in the same village. We were very close since we were little. He would take me with him wherever he went, and he would always save the best food for me." Perhaps thinking of something happy, she paused before looking at me and smiling, "When I was ten years old, on a small hillside, he said that he would marry me when he grew up."
This surprised me and also made me feel depressed. Childhood sweethearts?
“I’ve always believed what he said, and I’ve always remembered what he said. When I was fourteen, my father betrothed me to a wealthy family in the village. Although it’s all about free love now, there’s still a custom of arranged marriages in our village. We were just kids back then, and when Xiang Qiu heard the news, he actually brought gifts and came to my house to propose marriage,” Xiang Tan said with a wry smile.
But I could see the happiness of a woman being loved in her smile.
"In the end, of course, my father kicked him out. This incident became a laughing stock in the village, and everyone laughed at him, but I was very touched. Of course, he didn't give up. He came to propose marriage again and again, which annoyed my father to no end. In order to get rid of him, my father made a condition, saying that if he could provide three acres of land before my coming-of-age ceremony, he would agree to marry me to him." Xiangtan seemed to miss those days, bittersweet.
I can understand. A man can put aside his pride and do anything for love. As a woman who is loved, she certainly deserves sweetness.
But the sweetness quickly faded, leaving only bitterness on Xiangtan's face. She lamented, "But his family wasn't well-off either. He was still a child; where could he find three acres of land? So he could only study hard. Finally, the village produced its first college student. That day, everyone gathered together, singing and dancing in celebration. But that didn't change anything. My coming-of-age ceremony was held as scheduled, but he ultimately couldn't provide three acres of land, and I was betrothed to that wealthy family."
"I still remember clearly how heartbroken he was, leaving the village, looking just as forlorn and helpless as he had just been. Seeing him so sad made me very sad, but I didn't know how to comfort him. I knew very well that I didn't want to marry that person. I loved Xiang Qiu, and I wanted to marry him. This made me determined to deal with my father and wait for him to return in glory." Xiang Tan stared at the empty corner, as if she could still see Xiang Qiu's back there.
I can understand Xiang Qiu's feelings a little; they were bittersweet and painful. The difference is, I seem to be a little luckier than him.
Xiangtan continued, "But after he left, he never returned to the village. We could only hear news about him occasionally by sending money home. It wasn't until recently that we learned he had gotten married."
Her expression was complex. Was it happiness? Blessing? Helplessness? Disappointment? Pain?
“At first I didn’t quite believe it. I ran away from home this time because I wanted to find him,” Xiang Tan admitted bitterly, then sighed, “I saw something I didn’t want to see. Although I don’t know why they ended up like this, I can see that the woman loves him these days. Perhaps during the darkest period of his life, that woman gave him warmth, and he loves that woman too. It’s just that he has never been good at expressing his feelings, so he is conflicted and in pain.”
Originally, I was happy to hear Xiang Qiu express her contradictions and pain, because it meant that Ye Ziyan's plan and Zhang Ting's efforts had worked. But now, after hearing Xiang Tan's words, that happiness was gone, and a complex emotion filled my heart.
“I know that my existence is also a cause of his suffering, so since it is fate’s arrangement, I should accept it and marry that man with a heart full of blessings.” Xiangtan smiled calmly, it was hard to tell whether she had given up or taken everything lightly. Perhaps seeing my doubt and feeling sorry for me, she smiled again and said, “I’m not just doing this for him, for love, but also for myself and for my parents.”
"Love is not the same as filial piety. You can't use filial piety to guarantee your happiness in your later years. That's irresponsible towards your own life." After hearing their story, I felt ashamed in front of her and didn't know what to say. I could only try my best to stop them, but to no avail.
Xiangtan looked at me, smiled helplessly, and said, "That's how it is where we're from. My parents, grandparents, they're all like that. They still spent their whole lives together." I wanted to persuade her that the world had changed, but she interrupted, "Besides, my two older brothers are also of marriageable age, and the family needs these dowries and land."
"We can try to help you with these things!" I said urgently. I wanted to make amends, even though money might be the dirtiest thing in the face of their feelings. But that was all I could do.
"Thank you, but I've made up my mind. Since I can't marry Xiang Qiu, it doesn't matter who I marry," Xiang Tan said sincerely, her expression calm, like a purple epiphyllum blooming in the autumn night. Although its time is short, it is incredibly brilliant and charming. It is precisely because of its fleeting beauty that it is so precious.
The story is simple, without dramatic events or vows of eternal love, yet it tells of two people's most sincere love. Perhaps this is the unpredictability of life and the fickleness of the world; love may be the same, sometimes it's about possession, sometimes it's about letting go, sometimes it's about joy, and sometimes it's tinged with sadness. But no matter what, who can say that what they shared wasn't love?
Possessing something at all costs and letting go with heartbreaking pain are both equally noble.
I wanted to say something, but I couldn't utter a word. I wanted to do something, but I didn't know how. I could only take out all the money I had on me. Xiang Tan was confused and wanted to refuse, but I forced it on her, saying, "Buy Xiang Qiu some clothes so he can go back in style. The rest is my gift money. I wish you happiness forever. If you have the chance, just bring me two red eggs."
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