At my age, having weathered many storms, I thought I understood everything, but faced with the avant-garde ideas of these young people, I'm truly at a loss.
As someone who's been through it all, she couldn't bear to see this innocent and kind girl get so deeply involved and end up battered and bruised.
After all, she wasn't the only one who got hurt like this.
Seeing that she still wasn't very supportive, Lin Yinuo steeled herself and decided to drop a bombshell. She'd stir up the waters of this pond first.
She leaned closer to Zhang Ruoshui, lowered her voice, and said mysteriously, "Auntie, there's something else I'll only tell you, please don't tell anyone else. Leng Yue also likes Qingzhou."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ruoshui's eyes widened instantly, her face filled with shock, and her mouth opened slightly, unable to utter a word for a long time.
After a long pause, she stammered, "This... how is this possible? Leng Yue usually seems so quirky and mischievous, she doesn't seem like the type to like Qing Zhou at all."
She never expected that Leng Yue, this young girl, would also like her son.
Are they all brainless?
This... I really want to swear... There's something I want to say, but I don't know if I should.
This world is probably sick.
Seeing her shocked expression, Lin Yinuo smiled gently and said with certainty, "It's absolutely true. Only I know about this. Leng Yue has been hiding it all along and hasn't revealed it."
"Auntie, think about it. Even I can see it. Miss Su and Miss Mu might have noticed it too, but everyone just keeps it to themselves and no one has dared to say anything."
Zhang Ruoshui's thoughts were a jumbled mess, and she instantly fell into deep thought. She had originally thought that Lin Yinuo was just an accident and that if she talked to her properly, perhaps she could make the girl back down.
But to everyone's surprise, this conversation actually brought Leng Yue into the picture.
What's going on here?
He couldn't help but groan inwardly: "These girls are like an inescapable whirlpool, all surrounding my son. The days ahead are going to be chaotic... wait... why chaotic? What if...? No, I'm not a man, how could I possibly understand what men are thinking?"
She frowned, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said, "Yinuo, when it comes to feelings, you really can't force them. I've lived in this world for so many years and seen all sorts of things. I sincerely hope you can consider this carefully. Sometimes letting go might be better for everyone."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yinuo's heart clenched.
She subconsciously bit her lip, leaving a faint red mark on her lower lip from her teeth.
Her eyes gradually reddened, and after a long while, she replied with a sob, "Auntie, once you fall in love, there's really no way to control your feelings."
I don't want to look back and have regrets because of my cowardice. I will respect Qingzhou's choice; his happiness is the most important thing to me.
If one day he clearly tells me that he really has no feelings for me whatsoever, I will leave. I don't want to be a burden to him.
Looking at the stubborn yet affectionate girl in front of him, Zhang Ruoshui felt a mix of emotions, a complex blend of feelings.
She didn't know how to evaluate Lin Yinuo. If she said she was persistent, then yes, such persistence in love is especially precious in today's realistic society.
Call her foolish; why waste her precious youth struggling in a hopeless relationship?
But in any case, she could truly feel that Lin Yinuo's feelings for Lu Qingzhou were heartfelt and extremely sincere.
"Yinuo, Auntie knows you're sincere."
Zhang Ruoshui gently patted Lin Yinuo's hand, "But feelings cannot be forced; this is an eternal truth."
"I've lived most of my life and seen too many people hurt by forcing relationships. I sincerely hope you can find your own happiness, instead of clinging to someone who already has a family. In the end, you'll only hurt yourself."
Lin Yinuo looked up at Zhang Ruoshui and said, "Auntie, I need to correct something. Qingzhou's family is special. I don't agree with what you said. They can stay with Qingzhou, and so can I. It's just one more person."
At this point, she nodded obediently again, "But I also want to thank you. I understand what you mean. Every word you said was for my own good, and I will think about it carefully."
No matter the final outcome, I won't blame you, nor will I blame Brother Qingzhou. This was my own choice.
But the moment she raised her head, Zhang Ruoshui still caught a glimpse of stubborn determination in her eyes, a light that burned like a flame, undiminished in the slightest.
This stubborn streak of hers, I can't help but like it!
at this time,
The others in the courtyard had already started preparing for the barbecue with great enthusiasm.
The glowing red charcoal fire roared to life, its orange-red flames leaping merrily.
Wisps of smoke rose and drifted through the air, carrying a hint of smoky flavor. Su Qingyao and Mu Shaohua were arranging ingredients nearby, their heads close together, occasionally exchanging a few words in hushed tones.
They seemed to be sharing some little secret, but their eyes would occasionally sneak glances at Zhang Ruoshui and Lin Yinuo.
Leng Yue quietly helped from the side, seemingly focused on arranging the seasonings, but in reality, she was subtly listening to Zhang Ruoshui and Lin Yinuo's conversation.
Her fingers gently fiddled with the spice bottle, but a hint of absentmindedness was in her eyes.
Zhang Ruoshui patted Lin Yinuo's hand again, "Auntie understands how you feel, but you have to figure this out yourself. No matter what others say, it's not as good as the moment you figure it out yourself."
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