In a tea restaurant near Jiangrong Maternal and Child Health Hospital.
Fang Xiaole and Lin Yao sat together, with their father-in-law and mother-in-law sitting opposite them.
"Dad, Mom, what do you want to tell me?"
Lin Yao asked her parents, her hand subconsciously holding Fang Xiaole's hand below, and her voice trembled slightly.
Fang Xiaole opened his five fingers, held Lin Yao's tender little hand in his palm, and comforted her gently.
He knew how Lin Yao felt.
It was obvious that my father-in-law and mother-in-law were going to talk about something important today. Lin Yao was probably wondering if her parents were really going to get back together?
But judging from their behavior and interactions today, it doesn't seem like they are showing affection and love to each other after getting back together, even more than they were during their honeymoon.
Instead, it's more like old friends who have let go of their years of grudges. It's more natural than sweet.
I think Lin Yao also realized this, so while she was full of expectations, her reason was also reminding her that perhaps what happened next would not develop as she hoped.
Anticipation, nervousness, uneasiness, and a vague premonition—this is how Lin Yao feels right now.
Lin Duanzheng and Haiyao looked at each other, and Professor Lin said, "Who's going to speak?"
Haiyao glared at him and said, "Of course, the father should be the one to say this kind of thing."
Lin Duanzheng was not convinced. "Why should a father have the say on such matters?"
"Lin Duanzheng! I told you not to tell Yaoyao now, but you insisted on telling her now. Since you insisted, then of course you can tell her!"
Haiyao roared back without showing any weakness.
"Dad, Mom, calm down, there are people around."
Fang Xiaole quickly reminded that this tea restaurant did not have private rooms, so several people sat in a booth in the corner, but there were still a few tables not far away.
At this time, Lin Duanzheng and Haiyao's voices were a little loud, which had attracted the attention of the people around them.
Fortunately, Lin Yao and Fang Xiaole were sitting in the inner seats, shielded by the seat backs, so they were not recognized.
"I'm sorry, Xiaoyao, Xiaole."
Haiyao also reacted, apologized to Fang Xiaole and Lin Yao, and pointed at Lin Duanzheng with a glare.
Cough cough.
Lin Duanzheng was also a little embarrassed, but he still lowered his head and glared back at Haiyao. The two of them were as childish as little kids, and at the same time, they acted naturally like a pair of friends who liked to sabotage each other.
"daughter."
In the end, Lin Duanzheng decided to speak for himself. He looked at Lin Yao seriously and said slowly:
"I know you've always hoped that your mother and I would get along... In fact, we've both tried very hard to get along again, but..."
Lin Duanzheng paused, lowered his head slightly, as if he didn't dare to look at his daughter's disappointed expression, and continued:
"We both found that it seemed like we could never go back to the way things were before."
"Dad, Mom..." Lin Yao only said two words, picked up the water cup and took a sip, and then she couldn't speak anymore.
"Yaoyao, I'm sorry. It's not Lao Lin's fault. He has always worked hard. It's me who can't find the feeling we had before.
Actually, I wanted to say that we should just stay together like this, which would satisfy your wish, but Lao Lin said,
If we just try to get back together, there will definitely be problems in the future, and wouldn't that hurt you all over again?
We are both so old now, we can’t always cause trouble to our daughter and son-in-law.”
Haiyao's eyes got red as she spoke:
"Yaoyao, I'm sorry, I'm not a responsible mother. I won't consider other things in the future. I just ask you to let me stay by your side.
We don't have to live together. I'll sell my house in Kyoto and buy a house next to yours. If you need me,
I'll come over here, if you don't want to see me, I'll just wait by the side.
Although I am useless as a mother, I can always help change diapers when your child is born."
"Mom, what are you talking about!" Lin Yao's eyes were red. She grabbed her mother's hand and choked up, "I need you, I need you!"
"Hey, can you speak? My daughter is pregnant, she can't get excited!" Lin Duanzheng blamed Haiyao dissatisfiedly.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's my fault, daughter. Mom will always be with you. Just be happy." Haiyao quickly apologized to Lin Yao, but still turned around and glared at Lin Duanzheng.
Lin Duanzheng said to Lin Yao, "I will soon be eligible to apply for internal retirement. When I retire, I will come over to help take care of the children."
"Lin Duanzheng, come on, you didn't even change Yaoyao's diapers when she was a child, and you still want to take care of a child?"
Haiyao confronted him directly.
"I was the one who raised my daughter after she was in her teens!" Lin Duanzheng was not convinced.
"Lin Duanzheng, what do you mean? We agreed not to talk about the past anymore!"
"Who brought it up first?"
"How dare you, a professor, argue with a woman like me?"
"I'm having a calm discussion!"
"Dad, Mom, how about we discuss this after dinner?" Fang Xiaole saw the waiter bringing the dishes and quickly took the opportunity to persuade the two of them.
The two of them stopped bickering. After the dishes were served, they competed to pick up food, scoop rice and pour water for Lin Yao, and almost started quarreling again.
Phew.
Lin Yao suddenly laughed out loud.
The two looked at their daughter in surprise.
Lin Yao picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of chicken wing for each of her parents, and said softly to them:
"Dad, Mom, thank you."
"Thank us?" Lin Duanzheng and Haiyao were a little surprised. They had not fulfilled Lin Yao's wish at all.
"It's actually my fault. I was too wishful thinking. I only cared about my own thoughts and didn't even consider whether you two were still suitable for each other.
But for my sake, you still tried so hard to force yourself to piece together this relationship that actually no longer existed.
I'm sorry, Dad, Mom, I'm so selfish."
Lin Yao felt guilty, but her eyes were no longer red and she still had a smile on her face:
"Actually, I now feel that it's good for you to get along naturally like this. Whether you two remarry or not, it will not affect my being your daughter, nor will it affect your love for me.
That way, I’m very satisfied.”
"Daughter, I've grown up. Mommy is not as good as you, woooo..." Haiyao held Lin Yao's hand and tears flowed down her face.
Lin Yao took out a tissue, raised her hand to wipe her tears, and smiled and comforted her:
"Mom, you should be happy. You and Dad have finally found the best way for you to get along. Although you are not husband and wife, you are friends who understand each other and can be trusted."
"Daughter, you said it very well. Oh, no, who is his friend? Woo woo..."
Haiyao is the kind of woman made purely of water, she cries endlessly, but Lin Yao always smiles patiently to comfort her.
Lin Yao looks like a gentle and patient mother, and she looks like a little girl.
"Lin Yao, you have really matured. You are better than both of us. I am very happy."
Lin Duanzheng looked at his daughter, his eyes full of pride and pride, then looked at Fang Xiaole, his expression became complicated:
"Boy, you are so lucky!"
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