My Alleged Husband-Chapter 1482 - 1276: Change
Actually, some things I never thought would happen to us; indeed, if one day I woke up to find your shadow no longer by my side, I would feel very lonely.
Old Master Zhang knew that every word his grandson said was correct. After all, he had lived through it all himself and knew what was best for his children, what should and should not be done. He intervened now just to prevent the relationship between father and son from growing more distant. Yet, he didn’t expect to be moved by his grandson’s words. Indeed, if it were possible to have your child unconditionally comply with you, wouldn’t that be ideal? If you want someone not to be oppressed by others, then you have to constantly pressurize them to grow strong so that everyone fears them, and only then can they lead a safe life. However, sometimes being too strict with your child is not a good thing; it makes them feel you’re intentionally managing them, which breeds a rebellious spirit in their heart. They may no longer trust you as they used to. Perhaps this is the way of father-son relationships. Unfortunately, he realized this truth only now. It seemed that his grandson was indeed far superior to him, having understood all these principles at such a young age; it was truly rare and commendable.
"Yichen, no matter what decisions you make, Grandpa will always support you quietly from behind because Grandpa has watched you grow up. I know the decisions you make are not made lightly unless you have no choice. But Grandpa hopes you understand that many things cannot be done just because you want to, that many things can cause lifelong regret due to one mistake. However, I hope you understand that Grandpa came today to tell you these things without any ulterior motives, just hoping that the relationship between you and your father doesn’t become bad or awkward. So I hope you won’t dislike Grandpa. If you think Grandpa is meddling too much, then I won’t interfere in your relationship anymore, no matter what it becomes in the future. Does that sound good to you?" Old Master Zhang indirectly gave his grandson a choice. If he chose to let him continue to manage his affairs, then he would step in now and then, meddling in their various affairs. But if he said he didn’t want him to manage their affairs anymore, then he would voluntarily back off and never meddle in their affairs again. This was a choice. If chosen correctly, it would be fine, but if chosen incorrectly, then it would become a torment for the rest of their life.
Zhang Yichen knew what his grandfather’s words meant and understood the implications of choosing wrong. He didn’t know what to do, though sometimes he felt his grandfather was a little bothersome. Many things didn’t really require him to step in, but he always did, making it awkward for him. However, when he really needed his grandfather, he wouldn’t step in, leaving him feeling very difficult. Often when he wanted help, no one was there to help him, yet when he didn’t need help, everyone wanted to interfere. This was a huge problem, but what could he do about it? He couldn’t possibly stop his grandfather from looking after him because it would make his grandfather feel terribly hurt. It seemed he could only utter another insincere statement.
"Grandpa, if I can support everything you do unconditionally, that’s impossible. Because I also believe I can understand that many times you’re truly bothersome; when I needed help the most, you didn’t come, and when I didn’t need help, you showed up, making it awkward for me. However, I think our relationship should remain harmonious regardless. So, Grandpa, you don’t have to think about anything else. I just hope that when I need help the most in the future, you’ll be there to help me a little, and of course, I’m not saying you shouldn’t intervene. But for many things, you shouldn’t get involved, like today’s matter. If you try to plead, and I listen to you too much and agree to all your requests today, then won’t my son think that I’m a coward and that I am nothing in front of my grandfather, not even able to keep my word? Then in the future, if he has any problem, will he come to us? He will go directly to you. That way, no matter how big a mess he creates in the future, he wouldn’t be afraid because he knows you have his back, thinking it’s okay because you’re there and I dare not punish him. Therefore, I can’t agree to let him out, as it would foster a reckless mindset in him, thinking someone would always save him whenever he makes mistakes. But is that truly the case? In this society, if you make a mistake, will there really always be someone to save you every time? I have to say, many of his thoughts are naive, and sometimes they scare me. I’m not sure what makes him this naive, holding thoughts he shouldn’t and using them to interact and converse with me. Isn’t that quite frightening? Grandpa, in many matters, you understand better than me what kind of education is best for a child. Becoming who I am today is certainly thanks to your education. But now, for my son, I hope I can educate him well myself. You just need to assist me; that’s enough. I believe I have the ability to educate him into a genius, rather than like my father, who made me feel abandoned by my parents, leaving me with an emotional scar. For my son, being abandoned by grandparents is also a kind of hurt, but he chooses not to speak of it because he doesn’t know how to speak of it, not knowing where to start!"
Old Master Zhang finally understood that his grandson didn’t want him to help manage and educate his son for a reason. He just wanted to let him relax a bit, albeit not expressed explicitly, but his intention was clear. Perhaps he was indeed too meddlesome, wanting to interfere in others’ affairs?
I can’t stop loving my wife, nor can I make her forget the harm I’ve caused her. Those scars are unforgettable.
