Li Man, who had finally found a job, was delighted and shared the good news in their small sister group consisting of only four people:
"Sisters, I have some good news to share. I finally found a job."
Gu Ya: "Congratulations! That's indeed great news worth celebrating."
Tan Xi Yuan: "Congratulations! Congratulations! Since you've found a job, should we celebrate?"
Chen XiaoHui: "Let's celebrate! Let's celebrate!"
Li Man: "No problem! Let's have a treat, it's just a small gesture. Let's meet at our usual place tonight."
Gu Ya: Throws confetti.
Tan Xi Yuan: Blows kisses.
Chen XiaoHui: Happy!
...
In the evening, at a hot pot restaurant.
"Come on, cheers! Here's to Li Man finding a job and embarking on a new life!" Gu Ya raised her glass and exclaimed.
"Cheers! Here's to Li Man's success in her career and becoming an independent woman in the new era!" Tan Xi Yuan raised her glass and said.
"I wish Li Man a quick escape from that scumbag and hope that the next one will be even better!" Chen XiaoHui raised her glass and said.
"Clink!"
The four glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound.
All four faces were filled with joyful smiles.
They all emptied their glasses in one gulp.
However, Gu Ya was pregnant, so her glass was filled not with alcohol but with juice.
Li Man wiped her mouth, set down her glass, and said with emotion, "I'm really happy to have found a job. It's been about ten years since I last worked."
"Time flies. Ten years have passed, and we've all grown older without realizing it," Chen XiaoHui sighed.
"What do you mean 'grown older'? I haven't even had a child yet. Where's the old age for me?" Tan Xi Yuan protested.
"Xi Yuan, how about considering surrogacy?" Gu Ya suggested.
Tan Xi Yuan shook her head. "I've mentioned it to him, but he's not willing."
"What does he say now?" Chen XiaoHui asked.
"What else can he say? He says let nature take its course. If we don't have children, we'll just move into a nursing home when we're old," Tan Xi Yuan said dejectedly.
"He's not worried, so why are you? If you don't have children, it's fine. Some people don't want them, and it reduces a lot of worries," Chen XiaoHui comforted.
"Yeah, don't think too much. Just relax. Maybe one day the child will come on its own," Li Man also consoled.
"Let's hope so. Alright, enough about me. How have you been lately? How's the situation with Huang De Han?" Tan Xi Yuan looked at Li Man and asked.
Li Man put a piece of beef into the hot pot and said while cooking, "They had a big fight. Huang De Han asked me to sue the third party and retrieve the house and valuable items he had given to the third party."
"Oh my god!" Tan Xi Yuan gasped. "Is Huang De Han trying to scam her?"
Everyone burst into laughter at this remark.
Gu Ya said, "Your focus is a bit off, isn't it? Huang De Han, that scumbag, actually gave the third party a house. I regret not giving him AIDS. A man like him deserves to die!"
"However, Li Man, you're really ruthless. You actually made Huang De Han contract that kind of disease. I truly admire you!" Tan Xi Yuan said.
"He deserves it. A scumbag like him doesn't deserve to live. They're not even worth being alive." Chen Xiaohui exclaimed in anger.
Li Man chuckled and said, "I didn't expect them to have such a big fight. It's a bit surprising to me. I thought Huang Dehan truly loved San'er."
"What kind of love does a scumbag like him have? They only love themselves." Chen Xiaohui sneered.
Gu Ya nodded and said, "Xiaohui is right. So, ladies, don't fantasize about love all day long. In this world, money is the most reliable thing, and people's hearts, especially men's hearts, are the least reliable. They can change at any moment."
Chen Xiaohui quickly corrected her, "Don't generalize. I'm talking about scumbags. There are some men who are good, like the one in my family who treats me and my daughter very well."
Tan Xi Yuan also chimed in, "My husband Lu Feng is also good to me and very considerate, even though I can't bear children."
Gu Ya and Li Man exchanged a glance.
Li Man said, "Alright, you two, don't make us jealous. We don't have anyone yet."
Chen Xiaohui laughed lightly and said, "There are still good men out there. Look at me, I found someone even better after divorcing that scumbag. So, Li Man, don't be too upset. The next one will be even better."