"As for the rumors, I don't have any good solution, but as long as you and uncle are willing, I can marry Yueyue immediately."
"As for the property, you don't have to worry. I can sign a prenuptial agreement. I won't touch a penny of Yueyue's property. I still have some assets under my name, and they can all be transferred to Yueyue!"
"Also, after the baby is born, I will go to work and earn money to support the family. Although it won't be much, it will ensure that Yueyue and the baby have enough food and clothing." He thought about the problem of supporting the family in the future, and after he finished speaking, he kept staring at Mother Zhu.
Mother Zhu didn’t know whether she believed it or not, and she showed no expression towards his answer, and Shen Yanqiu couldn’t tell her attitude either.
Time passed by minute by minute. Chen Yanqiu was anxious in his heart, but his face was calm. He just kept tugging at the corners of his clothes with both hands, standing carefully in place, waiting for Mother Zhu's answer.
Zhu's mother remained silent for a long time, and just told him that she would think about it, and said no more.
Chen Yanqiu didn't get a positive answer, and his heart was in turmoil. When he walked out, he looked distraught.
Zhu Tingyue happened to come in and seeing him like this, she thought her mother was scolding him.
He hurriedly walked forward, hugged her, and comforted her softly: "Don't be sad, I'll take care of it. Mom is just mad at me, don't take it to heart!"
Shen Yanqiu buried his head in her arms, his voice sounding muffled: “Well, I’m fine.”
Zhu Tingyue patted his back gently. She had previously thought that Chen Yanqiu had a strong sense of self-esteem and was very concerned about his reputation, but now it seemed that he was actually quite fragile.
After coaxing the person upstairs, Zhu Tingyue went downstairs to find her mother.
As soon as Zhu's mother saw her, her face instantly became long.
After just a quick glance, Zhu's mother quickly turned her head away, never wanting to look at her again.
However, facing her mother's cold and unfriendly attitude, Zhu Tingyue appeared exceptionally calm and composed.
She knew very well that she was here to solve the problem.
Therefore, no matter how coldly her mother treated her, Zhu Tingyue firmly told herself not to be swayed by this emotion, and she must remain calm and rational, and deal with everything that might happen next in the best condition.
Sitting next to her mother unceremoniously, Zhu Tingyue put away her usual coquettish and naughty ways and said in a formal tone: "Mom, I know you are angry, but it takes two to tango for a child. If I don't want to, can Chen Yanqiu get close to me?"
"Besides, I'm already this old, isn't it normal to have one child? Doesn't the country now advocate having two or three children? I only have one! Moreover, experts say that you should have children when you are young, and my twenties are just right!"
When Zhu's mother heard what she said, she was furious and yelled at her, "The experts said we should have more children? Why doesn't he have one himself? Let him have one himself! I don't care if he has eight or ten children! Zhu Tingyue, do you know what I'm angry about?"
Zhu Tingyue silently stared at her emotionally agitated mother in front of her, and an indescribable feeling of bitterness arose in her heart, as if millions of ants were gnawing at her heart.
She opened her mouth slightly, wanting to say something to comfort her mother, but her throat seemed to be tightly strangled by an invisible hand, and she could only murmur softly: "Mom."
The sound was as soft as the flame of a candle swaying in the wind, and it seemed that it would go out at any time.
However, despite being so weak, the emotions contained in it are so deep and complex, including heartache, guilt and unspeakable helplessness towards the mother.
Zhu Tingyue calmed down and continued, "Mom, I know why you are angry."
"You are angry at me for being ignorant. I am still a child, but now I have to bear the responsibility of raising a child."
"You're angry that I don't love myself well and don't think about the consequences of my actions."
"You said you were angry, but in fact, you just felt sorry for me and worried about me! You were afraid that I would suffer and endure the pain of pregnancy and childbirth!"
"You're not blaming me for having a child. You're just afraid that if I have a child too early, I'll no longer be the bright and outspoken Zhu Tingyue, and I won't be able to do whatever I want!"
"Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run. I know you love me. But now that I have a child, I can't give him up, can I?"
"I grew up under the care and love of you and dad, and I also want to give my children a warm and loving home! Isn't this what you and dad have always taught me? Loving and being loved, these two things are not contradictory!"
She whispered, and it seemed to Zhu's mother that she saw her daughter's former self again. The difference was that now she was not only loved, but she had also learned to pass on the love.
Zhu's mother was touched, but she still asked her: "But can you accept Chen Yanqiu's identity? Including the outside world's evaluation of him, when you attend various occasions in the future, will you not mind other people's gossip?"
Zhu Tingyue raised the corners of her mouth, not worried about this problem: "Mom, I love Chen Yanqiu as a person, not his identity or status. For me, no matter what his identity is, as long as he is Chen Yanqiu, it is enough!"
"I love his youth now, and I also love his future. As long as he doesn't change, he will just be Shen Yanqiu. As for what others say, I can't control it. Everyone has a mouth, and I can't stop others from saying anything."
"You and Dad have such a good relationship. Didn't you hear rumors when you were young? Even now, aren't those people still jealous of your relationship and say a few sour words from time to time? I haven't seen you break up with Dad because of this!"
She had her reasons and evidence, and she could give her reasons for every question my mother asked.
Mother Zhu knew her daughter had made up her mind, so she asked one last question: "You've said so much, and you've considered everything. So is Shen Yanqiu willing to have this child?"
This question stumped Zhu Tingyue. She hesitated and didn't speak. Zhu's mother struck while the iron was hot: "He is still a grown man at heart. How can he accept it if you ask him to have a child?"
"Besides, even if he is willing to have a baby now, the physical damage caused by childbirth is permanent. If you get it back in the future, won't you still have to bear it?"
Zhu Tingyue had never learned any knowledge in this area. It seemed that everyone thought that it was natural for women to get pregnant and give birth, but no one had ever told them about the risks and pains of childbirth.
Zhu Tingyue didn’t know, if Chen Yanqiu knew all this, would he still be willing to keep the child?
Seeing her confusion, Zhu's mother said gently, "You are still young, think about this carefully! The child can stay on a whim, but what about the future? The two of you are in such a special situation, it is hard to say whether you can be exchanged back in the future. It is too impulsive to make this decision now."
Zhu Tingyue could hear her mother's tone full of disapproval, but she was still determined: "Mom, I really want to keep this child, even if I have to give birth to it myself!"
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