Chapter 121 Resolving the Daughter's Knot
Xu Yao's heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible big hand, making her feel anxious.
Her daughter was her only weakness in her previous life. She must never let this tragedy happen again in this life.
She had to go to school and see her baby daughter.
Early the next morning, Xu Yao went to her daughter's school.
The autumn wind was bleak, blowing the fallen leaves in a whirlwind, just like her mood at the moment, uneasy.
After finding Teacher Wang’s office, Xu Yao knocked on the door politely.
"Hello, Teacher Wang, I am Xu Xiaohong's mother."
Teacher Wang was a middle-aged woman who wore glasses and looked very gentle. She pushed her glasses and motioned Xu Yao to sit down.
"Mother Xu Xiaohong, you're here. That's great. I also have something I want to talk to you about."
Xu Yao's heart sank suddenly, and she had a bad feeling.
"Teacher Wang, did Xiaohong... get into trouble at school?"
Teacher Wang sighed, "She hasn't gotten into trouble, but... she hasn't been in a good state recently. She's a little rebellious, and her relationship with her classmates is a bit strained."
Xu Yao's heart felt like it was pricked by a needle and was aching slightly.
She knew that her daughter had a knot in her heart. After all, the child has been sensitive since she was young, and after going through so much, it is inevitable that there will be trauma left.
"Teacher Wang, what is Xiaohong's specific situation?"
Teacher Wang told Xu Yao in detail about her daughter's situation at school.
They said she was not very sociable, often sat alone in a corner, and didn't participate much in class activities.
My academic performance has also declined and I often get distracted in class.
Listening to Teacher Wang's words, Xu Yao felt mixed emotions.
She knew that her daughter's behavior was all because of her. Because of her weakness and incompetence in her previous life, her daughter had suffered too much injustice.
"Thank you, Teacher Wang. I will have a good talk with her." Xu Yao stood up and bowed deeply to Teacher Wang.
After leaving the school, Xu Yao looked up at the sky. The autumn sky was high and clear, yet also revealed a hint of coolness.
Just like her mood at the moment, confused yet determined.
When the school bell rang, the children chirped and rushed out of the school gate like happy little birds.
Xu Yao stood in the crowd and saw her daughter at a glance.
She was wearing a school uniform that had been washed to a pale color. She lowered her head and walked silently on the edge of the crowd.
"Xiaohong!" Xu Yao shouted.
The daughter raised her head and saw Xu Yao. A hint of reluctance flashed in her eyes and she walked over slowly.
"Mom, what are you doing here?" The daughter's voice was cold and a little distant.
Xu Yao's heart felt like it was cut by a knife, but she tried hard to keep smiling.
"Come on, mom will take you somewhere."
Xu Yao brought her daughter to a park near the school and found a quiet corner to sit down.
The autumn wind blows, the leaves rustle, and the sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows.
"Xiaohong," Xu Yao said gently, "Mom knows you feel wronged, but Mom really loves you, and I hope you can understand Mom."
After hearing this, the daughter suddenly became emotional, stood up abruptly, and said loudly: "You only care about your business and don't care about me at all! You only care about money and never care about my feelings!"
Xu Yao looked at her daughter, her eyes filled with heartache.
She knew that her daughter's words were all spoken in anger because she lacked security and longed to be loved.
"Xiaohong, I am busy with my business to give you a better life, and I have never neglected you."
As she spoke, Xu Yao took out an old photo album from her bag, opened it, and showed her daughter the photos one by one.
In the photos, there are various photos of my daughter when she was little, such as her babbling, her first time in kindergarten, her first time receiving a certificate of honor...
"Look, this is a photo of you when you were a child. You were so cute back then..." Xu Yao pointed at the photo, recalling every detail of the past.
The daughter's emotions gradually calmed down. She looked at the photo quietly, and her eyes gradually softened.
"Xiaohong, I know you still have a lot of questions in your mind. I will explain them to you slowly. I just want to tell you that I love you very much, more than anything else."
The daughter's eyes were red. She lowered her head and silently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Mom..." The daughter's voice choked, "I..."
Just then, a familiar voice came...
"Xiaohong, your mother has a hard life!" A familiar voice broke the fragile balance between mother and daughter.
Teacher Wang stood behind them at some point, holding a stack of exercise books in her hand, her eyes behind her glasses shining with concern.
Xu Yao quickly stood up and wiped her eyes awkwardly, "Teacher Wang, why are you..."
Teacher Wang waved his hand, motioning her to sit down, then turned to look at Xu Xiaohong, his tone gentle but with a hint of unquestionable firmness: "Xiaohong, do you know how much your mother has sacrificed for you and for this family?"
Xu Xiaohong was stunned. She subconsciously looked at Xu Yao, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.
From childhood to adulthood, all she saw was her mother's busy figure, and all she heard was her mother's reproaches and nagging. She never thought about her mother's efforts.
Teacher Wang sighed and said slowly, "In order to support your schooling, your mother worked hard every day, regardless of the weather. She never complained about the hardship or tiredness. Do you know that she was reluctant to buy you a new piece of clothing so that you could eat well and dress well? Do you know that she shouldered all the family burdens by herself so that you could study with peace of mind?"
Teacher Wang's voice was not loud, but it was like a heavy hammer hitting Xu Xiaohong's heart.
She thought of her mother's rough hands, her patched clothes, and her tired eyes... those details that she had once ignored now appeared clearly before her eyes, like sharp thorns, piercing her heart.
"Also, do you know how much effort your mother put in to get you transferred to our school?" Teacher Wang continued, "She went everywhere to find connections so that you could receive a better education, and even begged people humbly. Everything she did was for you, for your future!"
Xu Xiaohong's eyes became moist, and tears rolled down like beads from a broken string.
Only then did she realize that she had always blamed her mother wrongly. She had been immersed in her own little emotions and had never thought about her mother's feelings.
Teacher Wang walked over to Xu Xiaohong, patted her shoulder gently, and said earnestly: "Xiaohong, your mother loves you very much. Everything she has done for you is far more than you can imagine. You should cherish this love and not take it for granted."
Xu Xiaohong couldn't bear it any longer, she threw herself into Xu Yao's arms and burst into tears.
All the grievances and misunderstandings turned into tears and poured out at this moment.
"Mom, I'm sorry..." Xu Xiaohong choked up and said, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have treated you like that..."
Xu Yao hugged her daughter tightly, her eyes blurred with tears.
She gently stroked her daughter's hair and said softly, "Silly child, why are you saying sorry? Mom knows you feel wronged, and I understand you."
The mother and daughter hugged each other tightly. The autumn wind blew and the leaves rustled, as if playing a moving melody for their reconciliation.
As the sun sets, the golden afterglow shines on them, making the scene warm and touching.
Teacher Wang looked at this scene and smiled with relief.
She knew that Xu Yao and her daughter's knot had finally been untied, and their future would be even better.
"Well, it's getting late, I should go back." Teacher Wang said, "Xiaohong, you must study hard and don't let your mother down."
Xu Xiaohong nodded, wiped away her tears, and smiled for the first time in a long time.
Looking at Teacher Wang's back as he left, Xu Yao's heart was filled with gratitude.
She knew that without Teacher Wang's help, it would be difficult for her to resolve the emotional knot with her daughter.
"Let's go, let's go home too." Xu Yao took her daughter's hand and walked towards home together.
Although her relationship with her daughter has eased, Xu Yao knows that her daughter's rebellious mentality has not been completely eliminated, and she is worried that her daughter will be influenced by her ex-husband and third sister again.
At the same time, business transformation requires more funds, and she doesn't know what to do next.
As night fell, Xue Han pushed open the door and saw Xu Yao sitting in the dim light, holding an account book in her hand and frowning.
He walked up to her and patted her shoulder gently, "What's wrong? Are you still worried about business?"
Xu Yao raised her head and looked at Xue Han, hesitant to speak... "Xue Han, I..."
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