Since he had remarried, his previous marriage to her was no longer valid.
She didn’t need to consider anything in that regard.
Sheng Xinhao noticed Sang Yuwan’s cold attitude toward him. Although it pained him, he didn’t dare say much.
At least A Wan had now separated from that foreigner.
Given A Wan’s personality, there likely wouldn’t be any future between her and that foreigner either.
It’s just…
Given A Wan’s personality, it seemed there was no future for her and him either.
However…
Sheng Xinhao still held out hope that after Sang Yuwan regained her memories and recalled the bond between them, he might have a glimmer of a chance.
After spending a week in Yangcheng, Sheng Zexi and the group returned to Jing City with Sang Yuwan, who had settled all her affairs.
After all, given Sheng Zexi and Gu Jianing’s current positions and work commitments, they couldn’t take long vacations.
Taking a week off had already used up the leave they had accumulated; they likely wouldn’t be able to take time off again for a long while.
“A Wan, come stay at the old residence with me,” Sheng Xinhao enthusiastically invited Sang Yuwan to stay at the Sheng family’s old residence after they got off the plane.
“We used to live there. Being there might help you regain your memories. I’ve kept your old belongings, as well as the photo albums of our family of three,” Sheng Xinhao said hopefully.
However, Sang Yuwan declined.
“No need. I’ll come by to visit when I have time.”
“I want to stay with my parents,” Sang Yuwan refused.
Sheng Xinhao: …Alright.
Since Sang Yuwan said so, Sheng Xinhao couldn’t press further.
Thus, Sang Yuwan moved into the Sang family home in the compound.
“Ah, Ning, you’re back! Oh, who is this? She looks so much like A Wan!”
On the way, they ran into a neighbor auntie who lived in the same compound and had a good relationship with Grandma Sang.
The auntie’s eyes immediately landed on Sang Yuwan, widening in surprise.
“She doesn’t just look like A Wan—she is A Wan,” Grandma Sang said, holding Sang Yuwan’s hand and introducing her joyfully.
“A Wan didn’t actually die back then. Something happened that led us to believe she had passed away.”
“Now, she’s back.”
Grandma Sang didn’t go into too much detail, but since Sang Yuwan had returned alive, naturally, people needed to know.
There was no reason to hide it.
Besides, this was an old neighbor.
Someone who had watched A Wan grow up.
Upon hearing this, the neighbor auntie was overjoyed.
“That is such wonderful news! I’m so happy for you.”
The neighbor auntie was also deeply moved.
Her family had lived in the same compound as the Sang family for many years.
Back when Sang Yuwan was a child, she would often come over to play.
The auntie had always liked the young girl, Sang Yuwan.
Later, if her son hadn’t already had someone he liked, she would have wanted him to marry Sang Yuwan.
Eventually, Sang Yuwan married Sheng Xinhao.
That seemed like a good match—Sheng Xinhao had a bright future and was quite handsome.
The two had a son, Sheng Zexi.
They were a very happy family of three.
So later, when news spread that Sang Yuwan had died of illness at the border, everyone felt deep sorrow.
The neighbor auntie had witnessed firsthand how much grief and pain Grandpa Sang and Grandma Sang went through back then.
After all, she was their only child.
And she had been so young, in the prime of her life.
Over the years, during conversations, they had avoided mentioning Sang Yuwan, afraid it would bring back sadness and pain for the Sangs.
Unexpectedly, after more than ten years, fate had taken a turn.
Sang Yuwan hadn’t died after all.
She had returned.
It was such a wonderful surprise!
“You must host a good banquet to celebrate properly.”
“Yes, yes, we should do that.”
When Sang Yuwan was led into the Sang family home, she saw her own room.
“Your room has been kept all this time.”
“Later, when Xiao Xi and Ningning, who was pregnant at the time, came back, we let them stay in your room.”
“But they hardly moved anything in your room. Everything here is exactly as it was when you were still here.”
“Take a look—does anything come back to you?” Grandma Sang said, holding her hand as they entered.
Sang Yuwan looked at everything in the room, her fingertips gently touching each item.
It was clear the room was regularly cleaned, so everything was very tidy and orderly.
However, though everything felt very familiar, Sang Yuwan couldn’t recall a single thing.
“It’s okay if nothing comes back for now.”
“Once Ningning treats you, you’ll regain your memories.”
Grandma Sang wasn’t worried at all about whether Sang Yuwan would recover her memories.
First, she had confidence in Gu Jianing’s medical skills. Since Ningning said she was confident, she was sure it would work.
Second, even if A Wan couldn’t recover her memories, so what? Even without memories, A Wan was still her daughter. She would still cherish and love her—nothing would change.
When Grandma Sang mentioned Gu Jianing, Sang Yuwan realized she didn’t know much about her daughter-in-law.
Although she had no memories, Sang Yuwan knew that when she left over a decade ago, her son was still a teenager.
A year after her “death,” her husband remarried.
Later, the stepmother mistreated A Xi, constantly sowing discord between father and son.
Sheng Xinhao was domineering and intolerant of dissent, which planted the seeds of conflict between father and son.
Because of the strained relationship, A Xi joined the military quite early.
She could see that now, A Xi and Sheng Xinhao’s relationship was merely ordinary—a bit better than that of strangers.
Thus, even without memories, she understood how hard these years had been for A Xi and how difficult they had been for her parents.
This made Sang Yuwan even more eager to recover her memories.
Seeing Sang Yuwan lost in self-reproach and guilt, Grandma Sang quickly changed the subject.
“Let me tell you about Ningning and the others…”
“Alright.”
Sang Yuwan really didn’t know much about her daughter-in-law Gu Jianing. Since her mother was bringing it up, she took the opportunity to learn.
Through her mother’s account, Sang Yuwan discovered that Gu Jianing was not only beautiful but also incredibly accomplished.
Her medical achievements were remarkable.
No wonder Ningning had said she could help restore her memories.
“…Ningning is truly wonderful. She also gave you three such adorable, intelligent grandchildren.”
Sang Yuwan nodded. “Yes, I am naturally very satisfied with this daughter-in-law.”
Not to mention that Gu Jianing was exceptional—a rare find as a daughter-in-law.
The key point was that she hadn’t been present when her son got married. What right did she have to say anything?
Besides, she could see that A Xi and Ningning truly loved each other; their relationship was clearly very strong.
Sang Yuwan wasn’t the type to begrudge others their happiness, so how could she possibly become a malicious mother-in-law?
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