Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1517 - 1518: Encouraging Each Other with Good Principles

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Previously on Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife...
Mother Qi secretly urged Qi Taiguo to change the baby's name for auspicious reasons tied to the Five Elements, but he refused as the birth certificate was already issued and household registration imminent. After twelve days, the family performed rituals to bless the newborn amid the Ghost Festival. Cheng Su finally bathed and washed her hair, recovering robustly with supplements and an easy-to-care-for son, while conversing with Hualing about the merits of maternal postpartum care over mother-in-laws and advising her to temper her attitude.

Having a handful of genuine friends who truly prioritize your well-being is a rare fortune in life. Truly, it's uncommon to encounter someone outside of family who sincerely cares for your benefit.

Cheng Su was exactly that kind of friend for Hualing. It didn't seem so special before, but with the families now separating and unlikely to meet frequently, this bond suddenly feels invaluable.

And her behavior in the past...

Hualing pressed her lips together and remarked, "I’ve been pampered from a young age as the family's only daughter, so my temperament became quite fiery. I may have said things that upset you before, but you were always forgiving and never took offense."

Cheng Su was calmly sipping her soup when she heard this, and she looked up in astonishment: "What's with this sudden declaration? Turning all emotional out of nowhere!"

Hualing shot her a glare; this woman couldn't even accept a kind word gracefully, so she shot back irritably: "Emotional? Aren't we parting soon? I'm just worried you'll hold grudges and badmouth me later!"

Cheng Su arched her brow: "Who's the petty one here, you or me?"

The pair locked eyes in a stare-down, then dissolved into shared laughter.

Hualing cleared her throat and spoke earnestly: "I'm serious, no sentimentality. I know good from bad—you've helped and guided me countless times, and I haven't forgotten. As for those harsh words I threw at you, just let them go."

"Fine, but you're worrying needlessly; life's exhausting enough without clinging to old grudges from your mouth. I wouldn't torment myself by remembering them at all!" Cheng Su replied casually.

"I knew you had a big heart, thank you!" Hualing said with genuine thanks.

Cheng Su set aside her soup bowl and added, "No thanks needed—same old line: drop by in the future when you can. Our kids are similar in age; bring them along for some tea chats. After years as neighbors, I only hope good things for you."

Hualing nodded.

Cheng Su paused thoughtfully before adding: "I know you find me naggy, but I must say this one last bit. Bygones are bygones, no matter how hurtful; don't carry them inside, it's only punishing yourself. To live at ease, embrace open-mindedness, ignore trifles, and gradually, life eases up."

"Lecturing again!" Hualing huffed softly.

"If you hate it, I won't bother!"

Hualing replied, "It's not that I mind; say what you want—you always have those unassailable wise sayings!"

"Naturally, I've got the wisdom spot on!" Cheng Su bragged proudly, chuckling before continuing: "It's not lecturing, really—just that us women have enough hardships. We juggle in-laws, kids, and above all, husbands. Who doesn't crave freedom? That freedom mostly springs from within us, not from depending on anyone else..."

"Everyone gripes sometimes, but if someone gripes nonstop, becoming a nagging wife, eventually the husband tires of it, the children comment too. Who wants to deal with a complainer daily?" Cheng Su continued: "As the proverb goes, a fine horse needs a fine saddle, a sturdy ship a strong sail, a fine woman a fine man—and vice versa. When faulting others, reflect if you're flawless too? This isn't aimed just at you; it fits me as well. I keep examining myself. Let's pass this advice mutually and spur each other on."