There Is Sweetness Within Bitterness, That Is Happiness

“Lan’er. Didn’t you already read that?” Her mother asked, pointing to her newest novel in her hands. “That’s because the female protagonists you write are always so brave and incredible! They’re the best.” Huang Yue Lan proudly spoke. Her mother reached towards her and lightly pinched her cheeks before shaking her head. “Silly child. You’re wrong. No matter how brave and incredible my characters are, they are only fictional. You are real. Remember. You are the bravest and most incredible person there is. To me, you are the best.” Years later, surrounded by her family on her deathbed Yue Lan pointed at a book by her bedside. “Is that your newest book?” She asked softly. Her mother nodded and grabbed the book, ‘There Is Sweetness Within Bitterness, That Is Happiness’. “I want to read it.” She declared. “How about this, I’ll read it to you. It’s been a long time since I’ve told you a story.” Her mother said with a forced smile. Yue Lan was too tired to argue so she simply nodded. She listened as her mother told her the story until the very end. Leaving with a smile on her face. In death, she received her second chance at life. In the world her mother created. In the world of ‘There Is Sweetness Within Bitterness, That Is Happiness’. -Weekly releases-