Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 1322 - 871: The Decision
Before dawn.
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Waiting is the most excruciating thing.
These days, Chuxia has been extremely anxious, racing home quickly after every class, only to be met with disappointment.
The elders naturally noticed something was off, but they attributed it to the longing of the young couple who hadn’t seen each other for a long time. Ordinarily, no one would want to say much, but at this time...
That evening, Zhao Yulan finally couldn’t hold back and started a heart-to-heart talk with her daughter: "Xia, Mom knows you’re worried about Xiaomi. I understand that’s only natural, and seeing your deep feelings for Xiaomi makes me especially happy for you.
But, Mom is also worried about the health of the two little grandchildren. For them, their emotions are entirely influenced by yours. For the sake of their health, let’s try to adjust ourselves, shall we?"
"Does Mom think I’m missing Zhou Mikang, so I’m in a bad mood?" Only then did Chuxia suddenly realize that her behavior these days might have been misunderstood by the elders.
"What could be embarrassing between us, mother and daughter?" Zhao Yulan rubbed her daughter’s head, her face full of amusement.
"Mom really misunderstood..." Chuxia then explained Wan Yuqiong’s situation to Zhao Yulan and added, "Mom, I’m not embarrassed by your misunderstanding. I just want you to be mentally prepared.
If it turns out that what Aunt Wan said is true, and the Qian Family was indeed that heartless to her, then it’s likely that Grandpa Wan will soon want to live with Aunt Wan.
Of course, we wouldn’t mind everyone living together, but surely Aunt Wan would, so in such a case, it’s very likely Grandpa Wan will leave us.
Mom, please also mention this to Dad, so he is prepared. You and Dad are both deeply emotional people. Having lived together for so long, you’ve come to see Grandpa Wan as a genuine family member. When the time comes to part, you will surely find it hard to accept.
But for Grandpa Wan, blood ties are something he’s longed for all his life. Originally, due to a misunderstanding, he had to make that choice. If he finds out his daughter has always cared for him..."
Zhao Yulan interrupted her: "Xia, there’s no need to persuade me. I’m not confused. Even though I would hate to see Uncle Wan go, and your dad surely would too, if his departure is because he’s obtained the blood connection he’s always wanted, neither of us would hold him back."
"Even if we’re apart, we can still meet often and keep in touch. This bond will never fade..." Chuxia embraced Zhao Yulan, whose eyes were already red, "Mom, believe me, okay?"
To Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe, this bond is extremely important.
Especially for Lin Baohe.
Having never felt the warmth of family from a young age, he later learned about his roots and reunited with his family. But after so many years apart and not living together, coupled with reverence for the big family, there was always a distance.
And having Old Master Wan live with them for nearly a year, someone who was genuinely willing to help Chuxia from the start, Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe had come to see him as a true father. Separation was bound to be painful!
So, when Zhao Yulan relayed this to Lin Baohe, this usually strong man buried his head in the blanket and cried out like a child. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
Sighing, Zhao Yulan gently patted his back, not saying a word.
Everyone understands the reasoning; trying to comfort would only irritate more. So, at times like these, crying is actually the best release.
It was nearly a quarter of an hour before Lin Baohe’s crying stopped.
Zhao Yulan hugged him from behind: "Xia is right, even if we’re really apart, we can still stay in touch. We can celebrate many holidays together, just like many children live apart from their parents, isn’t that so?"
"I know." Lin Baohe lifted the blanket, looking earnestly at his wife, "Regardless of whether Uncle Wan reconciles with Wan Yuqiong, we’ll treat him as our own father for the rest of our lives."
"Of course." Zhao Yulan nodded, hesitantly adding, "However, we should consider Wan Yuqiong’s attitude before deciding what to do.
They’ve missed so many years together as father and daughter; it’s been hard to reunite. If we act hastily, it might make Wan Yuqiong uncomfortable. Uncle Wan might not voice it, but he’d definitely feel troubled inside.
We wanted to do this out of closeness to him, but if it becomes a burden instead, it would be meaningless, wouldn’t it?"
Upon reflection, what his wife said made sense, so Lin Baohe sighed: "I hope Wan Yuqiong is magnanimous."
"There’s also the possibility that Wan Yuqiong might be pretending, and in that case..."
Zhao Yulan shook her head and stopped talking. This outcome was not what they wished to see. Although it allowed them to live with Old Master Wan, the wounds in his heart were destined to last a lifetime.
People are emotional beings; only when the heart is at ease can one live happily and be healthy. Therefore, if they had to choose an outcome, they would naturally hope that Wan Yuqiong sincerely cared for the old master.
They might not be able to accept it immediately, but over time, once they’ve figured out a way to get along, they would naturally adjust.
Before she received news from Zhou Mikang, Chuxia met Qian Yan again.
"Your face..." Chuxia frowned, looking at Qian Yan’s swollen face; she certainly didn’t believe it was a result of an accidental fall.
"My dad hit me." Qian Yan sniffed, "My mom... is even worse off than me, so Lin Chuxia, I’m begging you, tell my grandpa about my mom.
No matter if my mom blames me, I don’t want to keep it a secret anymore. Don’t misunderstand, I’m asking you to tell him not to absolve myself, but because my current appearance is really not suitable for grandpa to see.
Of course, if it wasn’t out of concern for my mom’s feelings, I’d be eager for grandpa to see how miserable I am now. I believe grandpa would definitely speak up for me.
But if I really did that, my mom would definitely be heartbroken. She’s persevered for so many years, endured for so many years, and in the end, if it all came to naught, she’d definitely hate me."
"Alright..." After thinking it over briefly, Chuxia agreed. Since she couldn’t wait for Zhou Mikang’s news, she decided to take a gamble. At this point, it was the only thing she could do.
So, when she returned home at noon, she took Old Master Wan to the study...
As Chuxia narrated, Old Master Wan’s expression grew increasingly grim. He couldn’t quite articulate his feelings; there was a mix of pain, guilt, and anger...
His daughter is now a mother herself and should understand a parent’s feelings. Even if children make mistakes, as long as they sincerely reform, parents will definitely forgive them.
Of course, not all parents are like this; Qian Jianming is an exception, or else he wouldn’t have beaten his granddaughter to such a state!
"The Qian Family is just too oppressive..." With a heavy sigh, Old Master Wan looked at Chuxia, "Chuxia, thank you. Leave the rest to me."
"Grandpa..." Chuxia looked at him with some worry. She truly hoped he wouldn’t do anything impulsive; otherwise, Wan Yuqiong’s heart would be hard to heal.
"Don’t worry..." Old Master Wan managed a faint smile, "I’ve lived so many years, of course, I won’t impulsively rush to the Qian Family. Rest assured, I just want my daughter to live more comfortably.
As for what to do later, the decision should still be hers to make. I know her character very well. Since she’s so insistent with Yanyan, it means the knot in her heart is still tightly bound.
If I were to insist on taking her away now, she wouldn’t agree, and might even use hurtful words to drive me away. So even if I want to rescue her from a sea of suffering, I’ll find a way that’s easy for her to accept."
Five days later, Old Master Wan moved out of the Lin Family. This was the approach he found more acceptable: move out first, then gradually get closer to his daughter, and finally persuade her to live with him.
If possible, he certainly hoped his daughter could find her own happiness. But for now, this was the only solution he could think of.
This decision was most awkward for Sister-in-law Yin. The two hadn’t had their wedding yet; moving out together as a wife wasn’t possible, but how would she interact with Wan Yuqiong and Qian Yan as a nanny?
Staying at the Lin Family wasn’t suitable either, because she was arranged by the organization specifically to care for Old Master Wan. With him leaving, it made no sense for her to stay.
Unless she explained to the organization that she didn’t want to continue staying by Old Master Wan’s side.
But if she did that, where could she go? Her maiden home was no longer an option; after the incident involving her family wanting benefits, she had fallen out with them. Going back would only result in disdain; what else could she expect?
The Lin Family also found themselves at a loss over what to do about Sister-in-law Yin’s arrangement. They racked their brains but couldn’t come up with a solution.
Old Master Wan was also troubled; though he considered getting the marriage certificate with Sister-in-law Yin immediately, he worried doing so might directly exclude his daughter, negating everything he was trying to achieve.
Not getting the certificate was unfair to Sister-in-law Yin.
In the end, it was Old Master Qi who provided a suggestion: let Sister-in-law Yin go to their house to keep Old Madam Qi company. But it would mean Sister-in-law Yin would have to resign from her role to care for Old Master Wan; he couldn’t be left unassisted, and if she didn’t follow him, she’d have to explain to the organization and have them assign someone new to care for him.
Sister-in-law Yin was very hesitant about this; she feared that if she resigned and couldn’t be with Old Master Wan, she might never have the chance to be with him again.
After living together for these years and reaching the stage of discussing marriage, her feelings for Old Master Wan had truly transformed into romantic affection. The thought of separating was something she absolutely couldn’t bear! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it with your recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
