My Alleged Husband

Filial piety is not just something you talk about. I remember every word you’ve said, but I also hope that you can fight for the life you want, instead of waiting for heaven to give you opportunities.

When Old Master Zhang heard his grandson say these touching words, he was truly moved and gratified, proving that over the years his love for his grandson was not wasted. He truly taught his grandson how to be a person, how to navigate life. This was his greatest pride in life. He never imagined that one day he would feel such a moment of relief. He had already experienced so much in his life and faced numerous upheavals.

He had no time to experience these things, yet they made his life so rich and colorful. Everything can change due to someone’s transformation, but he never thought that his grandson would always stay true to his original intention. He always remembered the vow he once made, so no matter where he went, he would firmly remember his mission. He hadn’t forgotten what he wanted most deep inside his heart, nor had he forgotten the vow he made to himself to one day achieve greatness, bringing comfort to his heart.

"Child, you know that you are the most filial child in the world. Over the years, you know deep down how many things you’ve done, yet you’ve never thought about giving up your actions. You’ve always kept the vows you’ve made deep in your heart. You consider everything you care about at the bottom of your heart as extremely important. Do you know that? 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

When your grandfather heard you say such words today, his heart was filled with happiness and joy. But in this lifetime, your grandfather perhaps never had any means to reach the peak. Your words made him feel proud, because I taught such a perfect child.

Never compare yourself to others, because others may not be what you want to become. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Blindly following others’ steps will only lead to idleness, making you repeatedly unsure of what to do. Everyone has the most genuine thoughts in their heart and is unwilling to change themselves for others’ affairs. If, because of this, one’s career and deepest desires are misplaced, then this lifetime would be truly wasted. Life is really hard to live, but what can we do to survive?

The only way is to grow desperately time and again, so that life won’t be so difficult and exhausting.

You also believe that in your lifetime, you’ve been through many storms. You can’t forget the hardships and tears you’ve experienced step by step to this day. Every step was so hard, how can you be willing to let others pull you down just like that? You also want to reach the peak of life, you want to live happily. You’re not someone who does nothing; you knew from a young age that you’re a dignified person who doesn’t hesitate to give all efforts to reach their goals. It’s because of this that your grandfather devoted all his thoughts to nurturing you, putting you through tough training time and again."

Old Master Zhang turned to look at Zhang Zhentian after speaking to Zhang Yichen and continued, "You, as parents, truly are ruthless, not accompanying your child for a decade and more. Do you know how hard it has been for him?

Have you ever seen the sweat and tears he shed to endure the rigorous training? Do you know every time he got hurt, when blood wouldn’t stop flowing, he gritted his teeth through the pain? His face twisted in agony, yet he was unwilling to let anyone see his painful expression, because he knew no one in this world could help him. The only thing he could rely on was the strength of his own heart.

Through his actions, he told me that perhaps in this life he has no way of living happily, but he gave all his efforts to achieve his goals, and thus feels no regret. This is his biggest gain in life. You never understood what this feeling was, because you never thought to fight desperately for your family. In your eyes, you can give up everything but your freedom. You’ve become too selfish and self-serving, knowing perfectly well that I find it hard to believe—that you are my very own son and daughter-in-law.

Sometimes I really want to tell you, if you had a bit of filial piety at all, why didn’t you choose to come back home to see me?

If you had a bit of guilt, why do you choose to wander far away time and again, rather than stay by my side to accompany me? To me, that’s an indelible pain. I am an old man, your father—yet how can you bear to leave me alone here, entrusting your son to me, while you wander outside alone for so many years? Are you really happy, really joyful out there?

Have you really achieved everything you wanted?

Although I knew long ago that you would one day regret your actions, I never expected that day would come so soon. You’ve never thought about where exactly your actions were wrong, just blindly sought forgiveness from others. But others owe you nothing—why should they forgive you repeatedly?

Your repeated actions have only left others thinking that you’re beyond rescue, an irredeemable bad person..."

"Dad, I already know I was wrong, please don’t say these things to me anymore. I know I shouldn’t have left my son, choosing to seek the freedom I thought I deserved out there.

Because of my actions, my tone has become so awkward now. No one has experienced my inner thoughts, and no one knows how much pain I’ve felt all these years I’ve been gone. No one understands the guilt in my heart. It’s haunted me for so many years; I’ve never forgotten, because I know once I forget this guilt, I’ll plunge into an abyss of pain..."

In fact, you simply don’t understand love. Even if you accommodate me, that’s not love!