Zhang Shiyu was frightened by her father's roar and burst into tears. She hid behind her mother, trembling.
Zhang Benyuan realized that his tone was too harsh. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He walked over to Yan Pingping and said softly, "I'm sorry, I was too impulsive just now. But we finally got back, can't we spend more time with Dad? He's very lonely back home."
Tears welled up in Yan Pingping's eyes. She lowered her head and said, "I know it's not easy for Dad to be alone at home, but Shiyu really can't adapt to the environment here."
At this time, Zhang Benyuan's father came over, patted Zhang Benyuan on the shoulder, and said, "Son, don't make things difficult for Pingping and Shiyu. The children are still young, so it's normal for them to be unaccustomed. You should drive back early."
Zhang Benyuan looked at his father, feeling a surge of guilt and helplessness. Finally, he handed the car keys to Yan Pingping, asking her to take Zhang Shiyu back to the mountain city. He stayed behind to accompany his father.
After the two left, Zhang Benyuan said to his father with guilt: "Dad, I'm sorry. It's my fault that I didn't take good care of Yan Pingping and didn't teach her well."
Dad patted Zhang Benyuan on the shoulder and said softly, "Son, it's okay. As long as you are doing well, that's all that matters. I'm still a little uncomfortable with the children being around. I won't be lonely when I go back to my hometown."
Zhang Benyuan suddenly said, "Dad, if I divorce Yan Pingping in the future, will you support me?"
After hearing this, my father thought for a moment and said, "Son, there's an old saying that marriages should be equal. If the two people in an unequal relationship aren't united, it will eventually break up. No matter what you do, you must be true to your conscience and be a responsible person. If you've carefully considered the decision to divorce, and we still have the land, just go for it."
After hearing what his father said, Zhang Benyuan's eyes turned red. Although his father was usually not talkative, he knew how difficult it was for his father. Zhang Benyuan nodded silently, tears welling up in his eyes. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Dad, I understand. Let's not talk about unhappy things. I'll play chess with you. It's been a long time since I played chess with you."
Father Zhang smiled slightly, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.
They set up the chessboard and began a fierce game.
The chess pieces move on the board, as if symbolizing the ups and downs of life.
Zhang Benyuan was concentrating on thinking about every move, while Zhang's father responded leisurely.
Time passed quietly and the game entered a white-hot stage.
At this moment, Zhang's father suddenly said, "Son, life is like this game of chess. Sometimes we need to make decisive choices, even if it is not easy."
Zhang Benyuan was shocked, he understood the deep meaning of his father's words.
He looked at the chess pieces on the board and seemed to see his own life. When the game ended, Zhang Benyuan and Zhang's father smiled at each other.
Father Zhang patted Zhang Benyuan on the shoulder and said, "Son, no matter what decision you make, Dad will support you. Remember, no matter what happens, home will always be there."
Zhang Benyuan nodded, his heart filled with warmth and strength. He spent time with his father at home, and after saying goodbye the next morning, he took a bus to the county and then took another bus back to the mountain city. Gazing out the window at the scenery and the people passing by, he hadn't taken public transportation in ages. It felt like he was back in his school days, only back then he had no choice. Now he has more options.
After arriving in Shancheng, he took a taxi home. After returning home, Zhang Benyuan remained silent. He called Yan Pingping to his study and said to her, "Yan Pingping, if you are still my wife, please respect my father. You knew my conditions before you married me. Even if you can give my father a quarter of the care you give to your parents, it will be fine. It was not easy for him to raise me."
Yan Pingping looked down at Zhang Benyuan, "Before we got married, you took care of me in every way. After we got married, my family paved the way for you. You could find a job if you wanted, any government department you wanted, but you insisted on leaving me to start a business in another city. I understand that you're a man with a strong sense of career ambition, but have you ever taken the initiative to seriously care about me when you were out? I really doubt that you married me because of my parents. It wasn't easy for your father to raise you, and it wasn't easy for my parents to raise me either. They treated me like a jewel in their palm, instead of your indifference.
My attitude is like this now, and I can't change it. Given my current situation, I can't find anything I want."
Zhang Benyuan felt a pang of pain in his heart after hearing Yan Pingping's words. He took a deep breath and said, "Pingping, how could you think like that? I married you because I loved you, not for any other reason."
Yan Pingping sneered: "Love me? If you really love me, you wouldn't ignore my feelings and start a business in another city."
Zhang Benyuan shook his head helplessly: "I started my own business for our future. I want to give you and your children a better life. I don't want others to call me a gigolo. You have to understand me."
Yan Pingping said excitedly: "A better life? Isn't our life good enough now? I just hope you can care about me more and spend more time with me."
Zhang Benyuan was silent for a moment, then said, "Chengdu is very close to Shancheng, so you can come here anytime. Shancheng is also starting to have projects, so you have time to come back. Besides, why don't you change your job to Chengdu? It's because you can't bear to give up the power."
Yan Pingping's face turned even uglier after hearing Zhang Benyuan's words. She glared at him and said, "Do you think you can change jobs casually? I've worked here for so many years to get my current position and power. You want me to give it up and start over in a strange city. Have you considered my feelings?"
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