Women at Forty: Just Right for the Stars and the Sea.

Summary

In this narrative, Ye Su and her daughter Ningning meet with Nie and Zhang You Liang over a meal. Ningning quickly bonds with Nie, while Ye Su finds Zhang surprisingly quiet. Their conversation reveals their shared experiences of divorce and the desire for companionship without high expectations. Ye Su expresses a pragmatic view on love, seeking stability rather than romance. After their meeting, Ningning is optimistic about the potential new family dynamic, while Ye Su reflects on the challenges of finding love in middle age. The chapter concludes with a sense of resignation about the complexities of relationships at this stage in life.

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