Free Web NovelChapter 1628: Chapter 1069: Luck
Due to a setting issue, yesterday’s two Chapters were posted in reverse order. The content has been corrected, and you can check it again, dear readers.
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"It seems you really like Ji Gang, otherwise you wouldn’t tell us so much..." Chuxia warmly put her arm around Qian Yan’s shoulders, "Go back and talk it over with Aunt Wan, this time she’ll listen to you."
"I hope so..." Qian Yan sighed helplessly, "Grandpa has tried to persuade my mom before, but every time they talk nicely, it all goes back to the way it was. I really feel defeated."
"It shouldn’t be like that this time. Back then, we didn’t know; Aunt Wan just had Grandpa to vent to, with no one else to help her relieve stress. Now it’s different. My mom, my grandma, Fat Auntie, everyone is using their own experiences to advise her. Even if Aunt Wan still can’t fully accept it in her heart, she’s already trying to make herself accept it completely.
Also, she asked me to tell you that if you really like Ji Gang, she won’t stand in the way, but she hopes you see Ji Gang for who he truly is, and see the true character of his family.
As for Ji Gang’s aunt, will she potentially affect your life? If so, she hopes you discuss this matter with Ji Gang now to prevent future issues.
Aunt Wan asked me to tell you these things mainly because she’s worried that if she tells you directly, she might not be able to help but sound harsh, which in turn could trigger your rebelliousness..." Chuxia sighed, looking seriously at her, "You need to understand her good intentions."
"I understand now..." Sniffing, Qian Yan smiled awkwardly, "It seems I’ve also made the most common mistake among family, lacking the most basic trust."
Yun Doudou, who hadn’t spoken, sighed, "Everyone does that; because you’re always living with family, you think you know everything about them very well, which makes you more prone to doubt.
With outsiders, you’re more patient, so it’s easier to accept their advice. Whether it’s you, Aunt Wan, or any of us, everyone frequently makes this kind of mistake, and there’s nothing that can be done about it—it’s human nature."
Qian Yan laughed, "Doudou, you seem to have quite the insights, looks like you’ve had your share of disagreements with Auntie Lan too."
"You’re absolutely right on that. During my marriage with Zhou Hanliang, my mom was firmly opposed at first, because of Zhou Hanliang’s family background. Later, when she finally came around, she was upset that he was going on missions and wanted us to marry later. After I made my decision, my mom locked me away, but eventually, she agreed.
It’s not like she truly came around and agreed; it’s just that she couldn’t bear to see me upset. Even if she couldn’t figure it out herself, she’d still make a compromise. Her opposition wasn’t really about Zhou Hanliang, it was just for my future’s sake.
Most parents are like that; when it comes to their children’s marriages, they can rationally consider many issues. But when we’re caught up in our emotions, how could we possibly listen?
In other words, if we really could listen, that would mean the love isn’t deep enough. Regardless, we must admit that our parents are the ones who love us the most.
Even when you have a significant other, even if you love them deeply, you need to acknowledge this, because when you’re with your partner, there’s naturally more tolerance and less demand.
But when it comes to our parents, we often feel it’s their duty to treat us well, and any small displeasure can lead to disappointment and anger.
Think about it from another perspective: who are we to treat our parents that way? Why demand that they dedicate their entire lives to us? We’ll become parents ourselves, and if our children treat us like that in the future, how would it feel?
Of course, I’m not saying you should agree with everything your parents suggest because they’re focused solely on our interests while we have to consider both ourselves and our partner, so conflict is inevitable.
But as long as we understand where the conflicts are coming from, we can have less resentment and more understanding, and when they see us living happily, they’ll naturally change their opinions.
Sister Yanyan, what I’m sharing comes from my own experiences, and I believe parents who love their children are all the same; I hope it helps you somewhat."
"Thank you..." Qian Yan looked gratefully at her, "I know what I need to do. I shouldn’t avoid it anymore. Regardless of how my mom feels about me, I must make her understand that I love Ji Gang, but I also love her."
"Hehe..." Luo Xiaoqiong chuckled mischievously, giving her a teasing look, "From what you said, it sounds like you love Ji Gang more than Aunt Wan. Otherwise, you would say you love Ji Gang, but you love Aunt Wan more."
Qian Yan looked at her helplessly, "You’re just nitpicking now. These are two different kinds of love; how could you compare them like that?"
"The difference between familial affection and romantic love is that romantic love can make you act impulsively, whereas familial affection just makes you feel warm inside. So, make sure to treat your family well."
"When have I not treated family well?" Qian Yan looked helplessly at Luo Xiaoqiong. "You can say that because it’s easy for you. You and Zhao Qiliang had your parents’ approval from the start. You can’t possibly understand our struggles."
"You’re saying that because you don’t know the reality of my relationship with Zhao Qiliang..." Luo Xiaoqiong spread her hands. "If I hadn’t pursued him first, he wouldn’t have been with me. That’s why I say love makes people act like moths to a flame. I’m such a reserved person, yet faced with love, I acted recklessly. Sigh, just thinking about it makes me feel a bit inferior..."
Qian Yan casually chimed in, "I also took the initiative with Ji Gang."
"Isn’t that it then?" Luo Xiaoqiong spread her hands again. "We’re all women who throw caution to the wind for love, except for this one here..." She poked Chuxia, "Who has been rational from the start..." She suddenly stopped, staring ahead speechlessly, dumbfounded.
"What is it?" Qian Yan asked, following her gaze. Then she excitedly started poking Chuxia, "It’s your Division Commander! It’s your Division Commander..."
Yun Doudou also got excited, instinctively looking around.
Chuxia just shook her head with amusement. "Please, take a good look—we are talking about Zhu Jianwen, not Zhou Mikang. Look at their outfits. Have you ever seen Zhou Mikang wear anything like that?"
The man standing at a distance looked exactly like Zhou Mikang, but he wore a traditional Zhongshan suit, exuding an elegant demeanor, which was completely opposite to Zhou Mikang’s cold demeanor.
Though Zhu Jianwen’s serious expression did resemble Zhou Mikang, his smiling face was miles away from Zhou Mikang.
At this point, everyone realized it. On normal days, they would have recognized him too. It was just that they got caught up in the conversation, coincidentally mentioning the Division Commander, leading them to assume it was him.
"Second Brother, waiting for us?" Once closer, Chuxia took the initiative to greet Zhu Jianwen.
"Yes, I am. Did you not run into Mom and Grandma on campus?" Zhu Jianwen said while glancing back. "They came back this afternoon and asked me to accompany them to find you. I think we missed each other, so they went inside to look while I waited here, and we’ve just missed meeting each other."
Chuxia looked puzzled. "Beibei and Nannan are home; Mom and Grandma should be more eager to see them. Why did they come here to find me?"
"Well, I don’t know about that either." Zhu Jianwen laughed awkwardly, "They asked me to come along, so I did."
"This feels so bizarre..." Luo Xiaoqiong scratched her head in confusion. "The face is exactly like the Division Commander, but the tone and expressions are completely different. The more I look at him, the more I feel like I’m having a mental breakdown."
Yun Doudou nodded in agreement, "I feel the same. After all, I’m so familiar with the Division Commander..." Then she turned to Chuxia, "And you? How do you feel looking at him?"
"At first, it did feel quite odd, but after spending more time, I got used to it. It’s similar to looking at Xi Kang. I bet Zhou Mikang will be shocked when he gets back..." Chuxia’s eyes twinkled with anticipation. "If only I knew when he would be back, I could have Big Brother come over in advance; it’d definitely scare him half to death!"
"Yes, yes! We should have Second Brother wear the same clothes as the Division Commander..." Luo Xiaoqiong laughed to herself. "Do you think the Division Commander will feel like he’s looking in a mirror then?"
Yun Doudou chuckled, "I don’t know about a mirror, but I bet the Division Commander will be freaked out, thinking someone impersonated him and stole his wife while he was gone."
Noticing Zhu Jianwen’s discomfort, Chuxia glared at the two, "Jokes should have limits, you know! You’re making Second Brother feel awkward."
Luo Xiaoqiong quickly apologized, "Second Brother, sorry about that. We didn’t mean it; we just found the scenario particularly amusing. If you don’t like hearing it, feel free to scold us a bit—we won’t take it to heart."
Zhu Jianwen smiled helplessly, "You already said you won’t take it to heart, so if I scolded you over this, wouldn’t that be unmanly?"
"See, see..." Luo Xiaoqiong clicked her tongue at Chuxia, "This is what’s different. If it were the Division Commander, he’d give us a cold glance without uttering a word. But see how friendly Second Brother is! Speaking of which, how are you and your soon-to-be Second Sister-in-law getting along lately?"
Zhu Jianwen paused slightly, then smiled and nodded, "We’re doing fine..." He glanced behind and took a deep breath. "Sister-in-law, Grandma and Mom are coming over."
Chuxia quickly turned around to see Lin Yanqiu and Old Madam Zhou jogging over, causing her to panic, "Grandma, Mom, you came over here so rushed. Is there some emergency?"
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