Chapter 328 Dad Can’t Be a Burden to You

Living her life over again, she cherishes this lost and regained family affection more than anyone else.

During those days and nights of imprisonment, the longing for and guilt towards my parents were like a brand, engraved deep in my soul.

On the other end of the phone, Fu Jinzhou listened quietly without interrupting.

His silence carries a kind of silent understanding and tolerance.

After a long while, he slowly spoke in a gentle voice, "Wife, this is a very good opportunity. You have won it with your talent and hard work."

"I'm proud of you."

These few simple words were like a warm current that instantly soothed Su Li's troubled heart.

"As for my parents," Fu Jinzhou continued, "I understand your concerns. But you have to believe that no matter what choice you make, we will find the best way to arrange it."

"Going to Dongjiang University doesn't mean we're apart. Transportation is getting more and more convenient, so we can come back often and even bring our parents over for a short stay."

"What's most important is your own intention."

"Do you want to go? Put aside all your concerns and just ask yourself: do you want to reach that higher platform and realize your long-cherished academic dream?"

Fu Jinzhou's words were like a key, accurately opening Su Li's deepest desire.

Yes, she wants to go.

But her attachment to her family, like an invisible vine, entwined her steps.

"I..." Su Li's voice was obviously choked with sobs, "I can't bear to leave my parents."

"I understand." Fu Jinzhou's voice was filled with tenderness. "Lili, don't feel pressured. There's no rush. You can take your time to think about it."

"Whether you choose to stay or go to Dongjiang, I will support you."

"I will always be by your side, facing this together with you."

His words did not give her any pressure, only complete respect and support.

This made her tense nerves relax a little.

"Thank you, Jinzhou." Su Li sniffed and tried to make her voice sound calmer.

"Silly boy, there's no need to thank me between us." Fu Jinzhou's voice was filled with a faint smile. "Go to bed early and stop thinking about it. When I get back, we'll discuss it properly."

After hanging up the phone, Su Li sat there for a long time, holding the still slightly warm receiver.

Fu Jinzhou's support touched her, but it also made her feel more torn.

The dim light in the living room stretched out a hunched figure and cast it on the floor inside the door.

Su Danian brought a cup of warm water, originally intending to give it to his daughter.

But I never thought that I had overheard the conversation between my daughter and future son-in-law.

He retreated silently, put the cup of water on the table, sat on the old sofa in the living room, and lit a cigarette.

In the swirling smoke, his rough face was filled with complex emotions.

Heartache, relief, and a barely perceptible hint of guilt.

Fu Jinzhou did not come back on the weekend, and Su Li stayed with her parents as usual, and of course, Lin Aijun and his wife who came from afar.

Su Danian felt more guilty as he looked at his daughter and the Lin couple.

Because of them, their daughter could not pursue a better future, and the Lin family had to travel a long way to see their daughter every week.

Su Li saw that Su Danian had been worried these past two days, even more worried than herself.

In the evening, Su Li asked with a smile, "Dad, every week there is someone to play chess with you and drink with you. Is there anything else that makes you unhappy?"

Su Danian smiled innocently and waved his hands, "Stinky girl, why can I be unhappy? I am so lucky."

"So what happened to you these past two days?"

Su Li knew her father well, and he definitely had something on his mind.

Su Danian was silent for a moment. It was time to tell his daughter what had been holding in his heart for several days.

It was a decision he had thought about for several days.

"Daughter, talk to Dad."

Su Li was a little surprised. Looking at her father's weathered but loving face, she nodded and sat down beside him.

Under the dim light, Su Danian was silent for a moment, as if he was organizing his words.

"My dear, Dad remembers that when you were little, you loved climbing the pomegranate tree in the yard the most."

Su Danian's voice was slow, carrying the warmth of memories.

"Every time you climb up, your mom would yell anxiously from below, worried that you would fall. But Dad knows that our girl is brave and steady."

Su Li listened quietly, feeling a pang of sadness in her heart.

"Then you sat under the pomegranate tree and read, and you just kept reading. The other kids were running around outside, but you just sat there quietly."

"At that time, Dad thought, my daughter will definitely have a bright future."

Su Danian's eyes fell on his daughter, full of pride.

"Later, you...went to the countryside, and your mother and I..."

The old father, who was not good at speaking, choked up at this moment.

Thinking of the past, Su Li took her father's hand.

That year, her parents lost a lot of weight. From her brother's later words, she learned that her parents had not had a good night's sleep since she went to the countryside.

"Dad, I'm ignorant and made you and mom worry."

Su Danian waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about unhappy things."

"My daughter, your parents don't have any special abilities in this life. We just hope to see you and your brother live a safe and happy life."

Su Danian's voice was a little choked. He turned his head away and secretly wiped the corners of his eyes.

He turned back, his eyes becoming extremely serious.

"Dad accidentally overheard you on the phone yesterday."

Su Li's heart skipped a beat.

"Dongjiang University, that's a great place! It's a top institution! My daughter is talented, and to be chosen by a place like that, Dad is so happy! I'm happy for you from the bottom of my heart!"

Su Danian's tone was excited and his cheeks flushed slightly.

"Dad knows you're reluctant to leave us and are worried about us getting older."

He stretched out his rough big hand and gently patted the back of Su Li's hand.

"Silly child, mom and dad are in good health and are waiting to take care of your and Jinzhou's children."

"Besides, your brother and sister-in-law are here and can take good care of us."

"As a parent, our greatest wish is to see our children soar higher and higher, becoming better and better."

"If you delay your own future because you're thinking about us, Dad will feel really uncomfortable."

His voice paused, heavy with emotion.

"If that happens, Dad will feel useless and become a burden to you. Dad will feel guilty for the rest of his life."

"My daughter, if you want to go, go boldly! Your parents will always support you, not hinder you."

Su Danian's words were plain and simple, but every word struck Su Li's heart.

That deep and selfless fatherly love made her eyes red in an instant.

"dad……"