Jing Tan, as the wife of the Shen family, knew that she was a pawn carefully selected by the elders in order to contain the internal struggle of the Shen family. Her marriage is helpless and sad, and her newlywed husband Shen Kuo's attitude towards her has always been as indifferent as ice. She knows very well that this marriage is a cage woven by others, and she is just a bird in a cage, waiting for the day when she can fly high and get rid of this invisible bondage.
She never tried to work on Shen Kuo, because she understood that only by relying on herself could she achieve true happiness. In front of Shen Kuo, she always maintained that pride that was neither humble nor arrogant.
Once, on a social occasion, Jing Tan had to maneuver around various characters in the clubhouse. That night, feeling unwell, she walked into a pharmacy on the side of the road. Shen Kuo sat in the driver's seat, remembering that she hadn't eaten anything tonight, but suddenly looked a little exaggerated. With a hint of mockery, he asked, "What about drinking the antidote?."”
Jing Tan opened the mineral water bottle, swallowed the two pills, and replied calmly: "I am allergic to plums." Shen Kuo was slightly stunned, the bottle of low-alcohol drink turned out to be given to her by him.
Later, at a banquet, someone smiled and said that they wanted to pay tribute to Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen. Shen Kuo put the wine glass in front of Jing Tan away, picked up his glass of wine, and said with a faint smile: "I'm sorry, I'll take my wife." "That glass of wine is plum wine. Jing Tan began to think that Shen Kuo's blocking of wine for himself was just out of gentlemanly upbringing, but as time went by, Shen Kuo's behavior became more and more abnormal, and it was a world of difference compared to the indifferent and detached him before.
He began to be more actively involved in her life. From caring about her diet and daily life, to accompanying her to various social occasions. He even began to take the initiative to participate in her career, providing her with a lot of valuable advice and support. Jing Tan couldn't help but ask: "Shen Kuo, your recent behavior is a little abnormal, and your behavior is a little out of bounds." ”
The man's expression was still indifferent when he heard this. He snuffed out the cigarette butt and stared at her with dark and deep eyes, "Which line did you cross?"It's just what you need to do in marriage. Jing Tan was speechless for a moment. She originally thought that Shen Kuo's change was because he began to have feelings for her, but now it seems that he is just fulfilling his duties as a husband.
However, just when Jing Tan was about to give up completely, Shen Kuo found her and grabbed her arm to prevent her from leaving. "I won't sign the divorce agreement," his voice was hoarse, bowing his head for the first time in his life, "I was wrong in the past, can I give me another chance to love you well?"Jing Tan was stunned. She never thought that Shen Kuo would say such a thing. In her heart, Shen Kuo has always been a calm, rational and even somewhat indifferent man.
But now, he has given up all his dignity and face for her, only hoping to save her heart. However, Jing Tan knew that his heart no longer belonged to Shen Kuo. This marriage was a mistake from the beginning, and she was just a pawn of the Shen family. Now, she has found her own path and understands what she really needs.
In the end, Jing Tan still chose to leave. She knew that this decision might make Shen Kuo miserable, but she didn't want to let herself be caught up in this endless strife and bondage again. She wants to pursue her dreams and happiness, to find a place that truly belongs to her.
Jing Tan left Shen Kuo, and she knew that this might be the most difficult decision she had ever made in her life. But she never regretted this decision.
She left Shen Kuo's mansion and resigned from her job in Shen Kuo's company, and everything started again.
She began to try things that had never been done before, to pursue her dreams and happiness. She opened a small shop and ran a business she loved, and although it was hard, she enjoyed it.
And Shen Kuo, he began to reflect on his past, and he realized how cruel he had been to Jing Tan's neglect and coldness. He began to try to save Jing Tan, he went to find her, went to her shop, but he found that Jing Tan was no longer the little girl who needed his protection and care.
Shen Kuo began to understand that what he had lost was not only Jing Tan, but also a part of himself. He began to change himself, becoming more concerned about the people around him and cherishing his life more.
Time passed, Jing Tan and Shen Kuo went farther and farther on their respective paths. They have all found their own happiness and home, and they have also found their true selves.