Chapter 139 Forgiveness
As soon as she pushed open the door to the restaurant's private room, Bai Zhenzhu turned to leave.
Because the people sitting inside were her parents and Bai Juncheng.
Shi Jin grabbed her wrist. "Pearl, wait a moment."
Bai Zhenzhu glared at him angrily, "Shi Jin, is this the anniversary date you were talking about? Are you kidding me?"
Shi Jin gently coaxed her, saying, "Pearl, I know this is sudden, but you can't never see your parents again, right? Your aunt and uncle told me they miss you and want to apologize to you. Trust me, give your aunt and uncle a chance this time, and give yourself a chance too, okay?"
Shi Jin learned about Pearl's relationship with her parents from Bai Juncheng. Although Pearl had never mentioned her parents in front of him, he knew that Pearl was actually a very sentimental person, and not talking about it did not mean that she did not want to.
Besides, he loved Pearl, and he hoped that Pearl could have a happy and fulfilling family, instead of being alone without even a safe harbor.
Even if he can give her all his love, a parent's love is always unique.
Bai Zhenzhu's stubbornness was shattered by Shi Jin's gentle gaze.
He always knew what she was really like.
Actually, she often thinks of her parents, but she's too proud to take that step because she was really hurt back then.
Her brother always advised her to let go, saying that their parents were getting older and their health was not as good as before. Most importantly, their parents were constantly repenting and wanted to apologize to her.
Bai Zhenzhu glanced at her anxious parents inside. Her father had a lot more gray hair, and her mother's age spots were clearly visible even from this distance.
Bai Zhenzhu softened immediately. She glanced at Shi Jin's encouraging eyes, then walked in step by step and sat down opposite her parents.
Shi Jin and Bai Juncheng consciously withdrew, leaving the three of them alone.
Bai Zhenzhu still felt very awkward in front of her parents and didn't know what to say.
It was her mother who spoke first: "Pearl, how are you doing? Your father and I have reflected on our mistakes over the years and know how wrong we were. Can you forgive us?"
If it were in the past, Bai Zhenzhu would have sneered and turned away disdainfully.
But today her steps were heavy, as if she couldn't move at all.
Sitting there, I looked intently at the wrinkles around my mother's eyes, and a wave of sadness washed over me.
At this moment, the father also spoke up.
The usually aloof father now spoke in a humble tone, "Pearl, I'm sorry, I've really failed as a father. I know I was wrong, I shouldn't have treated you like that before..."
Bai Zhenzhu stared in astonishment at her father's moist, reddened eyes and listened to his gradually choked voice. She suddenly realized that perhaps she really should let go of those painful childhood memories.
When people grasp at pain, they also suffer the corresponding torment.
She no longer wanted to be haunted by the memories of the past.
However, the rift between her and her parents cannot be repaired overnight. Right now, she can only say that she has let go, but it will take a long time to restore a normal relationship.
But she decided that today she would bravely take that step and give each other a chance to be reborn.
"I can forgive you, but I'm not sure if I'll be a good daughter..."
"Oh, Pearl, your words make your mom and dad so happy. As long as you forgive us, that's all that matters. Don't worry, your mom and dad will love you well from now on and make up for all the love we owe you..."
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Meanwhile, in the other private room sat Shi Jin, whose face was full of worry, and Bai Juncheng, who remained calm.
This was the first time the two had sat together alone. Bai Juncheng had many questions about his brother-in-law, but Shi Jin was clearly focused on Bai Zhenzhu and completely ignored Bai Juncheng's overly intense gaze.
"Shi Jin, let's talk."
Upon hearing his brother-in-law speak, Shi Jin immediately turned around and sat down respectfully.
"Brother, please speak."
“I’ve heard everything Pearl has to say. You’ve known her for many years and been entangled with her for many years. You even had Pearl be your lover before, right?”
Shi Jin immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He awkwardly wiped it away and then earnestly explained, "Brother, I admit I was wrong about this. I was young and impetuous back then, and many of my ideas were extreme and immature. I don't want to make excuses, but please believe me, this time I'm serious about Pearl. I will marry her, and I will protect her for the rest of my life..."
"Marriage? Do your parents agree?"
Bai Juncheng knew more or less that Shi Jin's parents didn't like Zhenzhu, and as her older brother, he had to clear the obstacles for Zhenzhu.
"Big brother, you don't need to worry about this at all. My mom actually really likes pearls. She even told me yesterday that she wanted me to bring pearls home for dinner!"
After three months of Bai Zhenzhu's tireless companionship and care, Shi's mother has gradually let go of her prejudices and grudges and has accepted Bai Zhenzhu again.
She knew that Pearl truly loved her son this time.
Most importantly, Shi Jin's attitude was resolute, leaving her no choice but to compromise.
“Pearl lacked love growing up, so her personality can sometimes be very willful and extreme. But she is kind at heart. Since she chose you, I hope you can love her well, be tolerant of her, and give her enough security in the future…”
"Brother, don't worry. From now on, Pearl will be my life. As long as I'm here, I will cherish her and never let her shed a single tear."
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