Chapter 118 You Are Not Worthy of Being My Father

Mu Nanyan lowered her head, looked at the scissors in her hand, was silent for a moment, and then said softly:

"Grandma, I know you're doing this for my own good. But... I really don't want to give my heart to anyone else so easily anymore. The things that happened in the past taught me to be independent and made me understand that only by being strong can I protect myself and Chenchen."

Old Lady Shen looked at her with pity in her eyes. She knew that Mu Nanyan's life had not been easy these years, raising a child alone, working and taking care of the family. The hardships involved were imaginable. But she couldn't bear to see her granddaughter alone like this.

"Yanyan, grandma is not forcing you, I just hope you can have an easier time."

Mrs. Shen said softly, "You are still young and have a long way to go in the future. Don't trap yourself in the past. If you find the right person, you might as well open your heart, give yourself a chance, and give Chenchen a complete family."

Mu Nanyan raised her head and looked at the kind face of Old Lady Shen, and her heart was warmed. She knew that her grandmother was really thinking about her. However, things like feelings were really beyond her control. She smiled slightly and nodded:

"Grandma, I understand what you mean. I will think about it carefully, but right now, I still want to focus all my energy on Chenchen."

Seeing that her attitude had softened, Old Lady Shen said nothing more. She just patted her hand lightly and said with a smile:

"Okay, grandma won't force you. As long as you are happy, grandma will be relieved."

Old Madam Shen seemed to have suddenly thought of something. She looked at Mu Nanyan with complicated eyes and asked softly:

"Yanyan, have you ever thought about...looking for your biological father?"

When Mu Nanyan heard this question, she was stunned. She had indeed never thought about this matter. According to her mother's last words, her mother didn't even know who the man was. She had never even seen him. She only knew that the man was in Haicheng, and other than that, she knew nothing.

Haicheng is so big, with so many people, how can she find him? What's more, the man doesn't even know she exists. Maybe he already has his own family and lives a peaceful life.

Thinking of this, Mu Nanyan shook her head, her tone firm but with a hint of indifference:

"No. He and Mom were just an accident. A man who only provided sperm is not worthy of being my father."

Old Mrs. Shen sighed, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, and she asked tentatively:

"Then...what if he suddenly shows up one day?"

Mu Nanyan was silent for a moment, then smiled faintly, with a hint of relief in her tone:

"Let's talk about it when he appears. If he and I are really destined to be together, maybe God will let me meet him. But right now, I don't want to take the initiative to look for him, nor do I want to disrupt each other's lives."

She obviously didn't want to continue this topic, so she changed the subject and asked in a relaxed tone:

"Grandma, please tell me about my mother's childhood. I want to know more."

Seeing that she had changed the subject, Old Lady Shen stopped asking questions, smiled kindly, and nodded:

"Okay, then I'll tell you about your mother's childhood."

As she recalled, she slowly said:

"Your mother was very naughty when she was little. Our family wasn't well off back then, but she always found ways to cheer herself up. I remember one time, she sneaked into a neighbor's orchard to pick fruit and was caught red-handed. Far from being scared, she smiled and said, 'Uncle, your fruit is so sweet! Let me help you taste it so the birds don't eat it.' The neighbor was so amused by her that he ended up giving her a basket of fruit to take home."

Mu Nanyan listened and couldn't help laughing:

"Was mom so naughty when she was little?"

Old Mrs. Shen nodded, her eyes full of nostalgia:

"Yes, your mother was smart and clever since she was little. Although she was naughty, she had a kind heart. She always liked to help others, and the neighbors all liked her. Later, as she grew up, her personality became much calmer, but that stubbornness and independence remained unchanged."

Mu Nanyan listened intently, as if she could see her mother's appearance when she was young through Mrs. Shen's description. She asked softly:

"Then mom...how did you meet that person later?"

Old Mrs. Shen's expression froze for a moment, and then she sighed:

"Your mother didn't tell us about this at the time, so I don't know much about it either. But Yanyan, believe me, your mother never regretted giving birth to you. You must be the most precious gift in her life."

Mu Nanyan's eyes were a little moist, she lowered her head and said softly:

"I know my mother loves me very much and has never thought of abandoning me. She has always been strong."

Old Mrs. Shen reached out and gently patted the back of her hand, her tone gentle:

"Yes, your mother is an amazing woman, and you have inherited her strength and independence. Grandma is proud of you."

Mu Nanyan raised her head and looked at the kind face of Old Lady Shen, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She smiled slightly and said:

"Grandma, thank you for telling me this. I will always remember what my mother looks like and live a good life so as not to let her down."

Old Mrs. Shen nodded, her eyes full of satisfaction:

"Good boy, if you can think this way, grandma will be relieved."

The two continued chatting, the yard filled with the faint fragrance of flowers, and the sunlight shone on them, reflecting a warm scene. Mu Nanyan listened to Mrs. Shen recounting her mother's past, feeling both moved and emotional. She knew that no matter what the future held, she would carry her mother's strength and love and continue on.

A few days later, Mu Nanyan took Chenchen to the beach in Haicheng. This was her first time bringing Chenchen here. The sea breeze blew gently, and the waves crashed against the beach, making a gentle sound. Chenchen excitedly ran around on the beach, picking up shells and laughing.

Mu Nanyan stood by the sea, looking at the distant sea level, and suddenly a complex emotion arose in her heart. She remembered what Mrs. Shen said, and thought of her biological father whom she had never met. Haicheng is so big, is he really here? If one day, he really appeared in front of her, what would she do?

She shook her head, putting these thoughts behind her. No matter what the future held, right now, she just wanted to cherish the happiness in front of her. She looked at Chenchen's cheerful figure on the beach, her lips curled up slightly, her heart filled with satisfaction.

"Mom, look! I found a beautiful shell!"

Chenchen ran over, holding a sparkling shell in his hand, his face full of excitement.

Mu Nanyan squatted down, took the shell, smiled and touched his head:

"So beautiful, Chenchen is so amazing."

Chenchen smiled proudly, then took her hand and said:

"Mom, can we come to the beach more often in the future?"

Mu Nanyan nodded and said gently:

"Okay, as long as Chenchen likes it, Mommy will bring you here."

As the sun set, the place where the sea and sky met was dyed a brilliant orange-red. Mu Nanyan held Chenchen's hand and walked slowly on the beach, her heart filled with peace.