Chapter 218 - 217: Broken Marriage-II

On the way, Li Lian met with Ren Linliu and Jin Nu Yuan. Before the two could give downgrade words to Li Lian, they saw Mrs. Sun and a woman entering to a room and as Li Lian entered the room, they followed to the room.

"What happened?" Jin Nu Yuan questioned in cluelessness. She didn't know what happened and it was best to ask first so she could elaborate more in badmouthing Li Lian's rash behavior.

Mrs. Sun who had placed the woman on the chair came and held her hand, "Thank you Mrs. Li, for saving my guest. It was part of my fault for not being able to stop him from entering inside."

Li Lian smiled at the woman's thanked and then asked, "Is she alright now?" The woman still seemed to be frightened and Li Lian couldn't blame her. For a woman to be slapped in the cheek by a man with a larger frame than pushed to the ground must have shock the woman greatly.

"I will be calling a doctor to help," Mrs. Sun's eyes moved behind and closed the door behind her as she didn't want the rumors to get awry when there were many women in the tea party who would love to have more rumors for them to enjoy at their table.

Ren Linliu who still didn't understand asked, "Did something happened?" and her question fall not to Li Lian but Mrs. Sun.

The woman was troubled to reply but not replying would be rude and she kept her words short, "A guest of mine was attacked and fortunately, Mrs. Li came to help her." Mrs. Sun then bowed at Violet who came as she saw the woman helped by apprehending the man. "Thank you once again, if it wasn't for your help, I can't imagine what could have happen. It must be worse than this." and before Ren Linliu or Jin Nu Yuan stacked questions on her plate, Mrs. Sun reached out her hand and say, "Please continue and enjoy the tea party misses, it would be bad for me to have my guests wait over my fault." Seeing the two women didn't budge, Mrs. Sun gave a troubled expression and pressed, "Please."

After the second please did Ren Linliu and Jin Nu Yuan went from the place. They had thought it would be a great time for them to comment and drop remarks of Li Lian for their joy but to know that Li Lian had instead saved someone had their hope broken.

When Ren Linliu and Jin Nu Yuan went, Li Lian turned her face at Mrs. Sun, "Would it be alright for me to ask what happen?" From what she could see it was a family affair and she had asked because of how the man had spoken to the woman.

Mrs. Sun crossed her arm and sighed, "I suppose it should be alright to speak to you, Mrs. Li. I trust you wouldn't speak about this to others," and by others she meant the women in the seating room who would love to receive a drop of gossips which they could twist and turn to their liking.

"Thank you for your words," Li Lian replied. To be trusted in their first meeting was her honor for her as trust was hard for anyone to have in a first meeting. "I promise I wouldn't, I know it is not for me to speak."

Li Lian saw Mrs. Sun looked at the corridor which was empty as if to see whether people was there before she begin to speak, "The lady inside is Mrs. Shui Qiu and the man before was her husband Mrs. Shui." A husband and wife thought Li Lian and she shook her head when she thought a husband and wife had fought against each other in such a manner.

Mrs. Sun continued, "They've been married for two years. The situation is similar to the issue I told you this afternoon."

Li Lian remembered and spoke, "Mrs. Shui married out of her parent's choice?"

"Yes," Mrs. Sun gave her head a nod, "Like most of women including me, she is married out of her parent's wishes. In the past, it was much worse when it comes to marriage now it had become better but Mrs. Shui's parents were one of the people who believed in tradition of finding the best groom for their daughter. Mrs. Shui had no choice." Mrs. Sun looked down with a downhearted expression and added in a thin voice, "Like any others."

When Li Lian went back alone, she couldn't help but think of Mrs. Sun's words. Marriage was harder it was something that couldn't be forced, thought Li Lian to herself. Her marriage wasn't out of her will but it was to protect her and soon she learn her love for Li Jun Wei. For Li Lian, she was lucky to have him as her husband.

Li Lian continued to walk and when she did, she saw Ren Linliu had been waiting for her with a smile in front of the room. Jin Nu Yuan wasn't with her and was possibly inside, "Was she alright?"

"Yes she was," Li Lian replied while knowing that the woman wouldn't stop there and she did.

Ren Linliu seized the chance and spoke, "I did not get to speak at a length earlier, can you tell me where you meet Jun Wei? Just between us friends, I love to hear romantic stories but I've never heard from Jun Wei before. How did it happen?" she asked still curious with her eyes trying to read Li Lian's expression.

Li Lian wasn't good at lying as her expression would give her away but she knows how to bend truth. "Like I've said earlier we met at collage and reunited again. He is a good man." she replied with a smile as an offer than spoke, "How about you Linliu? May I ask how old are you now?"

"Twenty seven-"

Li Lian rubbed Ren Linliu's back, a smile was still on her lips that made her look welcoming and she replied, "You should find a good man to settle with and have a romantic story. Once you have, we can talk again and share of our stories. That seems like a great exciting day to be wait upon!" Then Li Lian opened the door feigning her oblivious face to how Ren Linliu gawking her expression with a frown and pushed the door opened, "Would you like to go first?" asked Li Lian.

"No, I will be fine here." Ren Linliu mustered a smile until the door was closed and her hand was clenched.