The husband frowned slightly and said, "Yes, that's exactly what I was going to ask you. What's the deal with all those rumors going around?"

Su Yao sighed softly and began to recount the details of how she met Ah Yu and Zhong Hua. She said that Ah Yu was a very ambitious young man, and she admired his talent, so she would occasionally give him some guidance at work; as for Zhong Hua, she said, she was a kind and warm-hearted girl, and they all got along very well, just pure friends. Those so-called rumors were completely unfounded.

The husband listened quietly, and seeing Su Yao's sincere expression, his doubts gradually dissipated. Su Yao continued, "Honey, I don't want these unfounded things to affect our family's life, and I don't want you to have any lingering resentment, so I've told you everything. I hope you can believe me."

The husband was silent for a moment, then reached out and took Su Yao's hand, saying, "Wife, I know you're not that kind of person, but hearing those rumors always makes me uncomfortable. Since you've said so, I believe you. Let's face these rumors together. No matter what others say, let's just live our own lives."

Hearing her husband's words, Su Yao felt a huge weight lifted from her heart. She leaned against him and said, moved, "Thank you, honey. I feel so much more at ease knowing you said that."

Chapter Four: A Glimmer of Hope

As the days went by, Ah Yu and Zhong Hua did not give up despite their families' opposition. They continued to try to communicate with their families and make them understand their feelings.

Every day, Ah Yu would find opportunities to talk to her parents, telling them about the warm and beautiful moments she shared with Zhong Hua, and about Zhong Hua's kindness, diligence, and care for her. Gradually, Ah Yu's parents' attitude began to soften. Although they hadn't completely agreed, they were at least no longer as firmly opposed as they had been at the beginning.

Zhong Hua did the same. She proved Ah Yu's goodness to her parents through her actions. For example, Ah Yu would help her parents solve small problems in their lives and would thoughtfully send them greetings and small gifts on holidays. Zhong Hua's parents saw this and began to reconsider their relationship.

Meanwhile, Su Yao and her husband worked together to address the situation. Whenever they heard unfounded rumors, they would explain and clarify the situation together. Gradually, the way people looked at them stopped being so strange, and the spread of the rumors slowed down.

One day, Ah Yu's parents happened to run into Zhong Hua on the street. Zhong Hua greeted them politely and chatted with them warmly for a few minutes. Ah Yu's parents found that this girl was indeed as their son had described—generous, poised, and sincere. After returning home, Ah Yu's parents told her about it, and a glimmer of hope ignited in Ah Yu's heart, feeling that her parents' impression of Zhong Hua was slowly improving.

As for Zhong Hua's parents, after meeting Ah Yu a few times, they also felt that this young man was quite reliable, and their resistance to their relationship decreased a lot.

Chapter 5: The Rewards of Perseverance

After a period of hard work, things finally took a turn for the better.

Ah Yu's parents called him over and said, "Son, we've seen it all these days. You and Zhong Hua are truly in love, and that girl is indeed quite nice. We've thought it through. As long as you can live a good life together and support each other, we'll support you being together."

Upon hearing this, Ah Yu's eyes welled up with tears. He nodded quickly and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. Don't worry, I will definitely treat Zhong Hua well and won't let you down."

Zhong Hua also received her parents' approval. Her parents told her, "Daughter, we were too impulsive before and didn't get to know Yu properly. Now it seems that he is indeed a trustworthy person. If you really want to be together, then go for it. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, the family will help you."

Zhong Hua burst into tears of joy. She ran to find Ah Yu and told him the good news. Ah Yu hugged Zhong Hua tightly, and the two of them were immersed in this hard-won happiness.

Su Yao and her husband were genuinely happy to see that A Yu and Zhong Hua's relationship had gained their family's approval. This experience deepened the bond between Su Yao and her husband; they cherished each other more and understood that when facing external doubts, as long as husband and wife trust and are honest with each other, no obstacle is insurmountable.

Ah Yu and Zhong Hua walked hand in hand down the street, the sunlight bathing them in a golden glow. All the past pain and worries were gone; they had embraced a bright future, and they had shown those around them the power of love and understanding.

In this small town, those who had once spread rumors gradually fell silent upon seeing Ah Yu and Zhong Hua's happiness. Perhaps they had also come to understand that one should not easily judge other people's relationships, and that everyone has the right to pursue happiness.