Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Poor Life

Chapter 95: Poor Life

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Spring had returned, and with it, the revival of all living things. Year by year, everything was changing.

Three years later, Bin City had become more bustling than ever, with people coming and going, bustling streets, and skyscrapers rising into the sky, creating a lively atmosphere.

Shu Pan stood by the roadside, waiting for the traffic lights to change, watching the lights shift from red to green and back again, lost in thought.

She hadn’t expected to return to Bin City, especially so soon.

After the birth of Joy, every expense weighed heavily on Shu Pan, and at times, she questioned if she was being too selfish. Due to her own desires, she had concealed Joy’s birth from Gu Shaoting, but her financial situation couldn’t provide the child with a good life.

Joy had only been breastfed for half a year because Shu Pan couldn’t keep up with the nutritional demands, resulting in a low milk supply. Even during her postpartum confinement, she didn’t have the luxury of the nutritious meals that others enjoyed.

After weaning Joy, she could only afford to make rice soup for her, sometimes struggling to save enough money to buy a can of discounted milk powder, as long as it wasn’t expired. Shu Pan wished she could stretch every yuan. Sometimes, she wondered if Joy would have a more carefree life if she had stayed with Gu Shaoting.

However, such thoughts only arose in moments of despair because she knew that Joy was not a cherished child to Gu Shaoting. Joy’s mother was her, and she couldn’t forget that. She sighed and carried on, determined to endure.

Perhaps due to malnutrition, Joy appeared much smaller and thinner than children her age. This worried Shu Pan deeply. Fortunately, Joy was healthy and very well-behaved. Despite being only three years old, she was mature beyond her years and had a way of saying things that warmed Shu Pan’s heart. Joy was the family’s little bundle of joy, a source of happiness that made all the hardships worthwhile.

Thinking of her daughter, Shu Pan forgot all about her own difficulties.

When Joy turned two, Shu Pan left for Bin City to work. Her father’s health was poor, making it impossible for him to work, and Auntie Lu was getting older and struggled to continue working. So, they stayed in Lotus Town to take care of Joy, while Shu Pan had to bear all the expenses herself.

Her current job was with a reputable company specializing in interior decoration. Having left this field for a few years, Shu Pan had to spend a lot of time relearning the ropes. She knew how crucial this job was for her and her daughter. Despite being demanding, the income was good compared to other opportunities.

As she gradually settled into her work, everything outside of it felt unfamiliar. She occasionally heard about Gu Shaoting and Tong Fei in entertainment news, but she simply shrugged it off. All of that had nothing to do with her.

Every time the media reported that they were getting closer to tying the Imot, with pictures of them holding hands and going out, the parties involved never came out to clarify, so it was probably true.

Life continued this way for Shu Pan. For her, basic necessities like food and clothing took precedence, and she couldn’t afford to indulge in romance or luxury anymore.

The traffic lights changed several times, and Shu Pan finally snapped out of her thoughts.

She was on her way to buy some delicious treats for Joy. Joy had grown a bit taller recently and needed new clothes. Shu Pan hadn’t bought her any new clothes or treats in almost a year. Every time Joy saw other kids with new clothes, she looked at them with envy, and those expressions pierced Shu Pan’s heart.

So this time, she decided to be generous and satisfy her daughter’s wishes..