"You are... a young man in his twenties. Even if you own a small company, what's the use? Is your monthly income as much as your monthly pocket money? How can you support her and the child? Just your mouth?"
Although Zhu Mingchuan's words were unpleasant to the ear, they were all for the sake of his daughter, so Zhu's mother did not interrupt him. She only glanced at him when he was about to say the word "illegitimate child".
Zhu Mingchuan was very conscious, and when he saw the look in his wife's eyes, he automatically swallowed the word "illegitimate child".
The whole process was so smooth that Zhu Tingyue, who was standing next to him, didn't even notice it.
Chen Yanqiu stared deeply at Zhu Mingchuan in front of him, and he knew in his heart that every word the other party said was out of concern and worry for Zhu Tingyue.
Indeed, at this stage, no matter one’s own strength or resources, it is difficult for others to feel at ease and trustworthy.
However, in this seemingly hopeless predicament, a firm and ardent flame burned deep in Shen Yanqiu's heart.
He clenched his fists tightly and vowed to change the status quo through his unremitting efforts.
Because he firmly believed that as long as he was given enough time and opportunities, one day he would be able to create a beautiful living environment for his beloved Zhu Tingyue that was full of happiness, warmth and worry-free life.
By then, everyone will see his true value and recognize that his deep and persistent love for Zhu Tingyue is not empty talk.
"You're right. I really don't have the ability to let Yueyue and the child live the same way as before, but I won't stay like this forever!"
"Besides, did you get your wealth all of a sudden? Were you always so young and successful?"
His words touched Zhu Mingchuan's sore spot. Zhu Mingchuan recalled what his father-in-law said to him when he was young. Wasn't it exactly the same situation today?
Mother Zhu also thought of this. She looked at Zhu Mingchuan's absent-minded look and gave Chen Yanqiu a thumbs up in her heart. She thought he was just apologizing blindly, but she didn't expect that he could refute Zhu Mingchuan's words.
Such capable and thoughtful young people, even if they are not so good now, how can they be bad in the future?
She stared at Chen Yanqiu closely, and the satisfaction in her eyes became more and more intense.
It was as if the Chen Yanqiu standing in front of her was a rare treasure, and the more she looked at him, the happier she became.
Zhu Mingchuan pondered in his heart, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer this question, and fell into silence.
After a long while, he slowly came back to his senses and tried to pull his thoughts, which had long been immersed in the past, back to reality.
His face was still as gloomy as the sky before a storm. He stared closely at Chen Yanqiu in front of him and asked with a slightly contemptuous and disdainful tone: "Humph, I have seen many self-righteous guys like you!"
"Every one of you relies on your young age to think that the whole world belongs to you, as if the future has infinite possibilities and is limitless. But what is the reality? How much do you really weigh? Who can really know?"
"You are young now, and you easily win Yueyue's love with your good-looking face. But, when you are old and your beauty is gone, will Yueyue still like you?"
Shen Yanqiu wanted to refute him, but he raised his hand to stop Shen Yanqiu and continued: "Everyone loves beauty. Yueyue is certainly no exception! Do you dare to say that Yueyue likes you for no reason other than your face?"
"Men, don't be complacent just because you are good-looking. You should know the truth that 'love fades with beauty'."
"When you are old, there will be more young and beautiful people rushing into Yueyue's arms. What can you do then?"
He acted as if he was thinking of you and was sincere.
Originally, those were just some casual words without any meaning, but what was unexpected was that Chen Yanqiu actually took all of them to heart.
As Zhu Mingchuan spoke, his brows furrowed involuntarily, as if he was trapped in a difficult to solve puzzle.
He was completely lost in thought, his eyes became focused and solemn, and it was obvious that he was thinking very seriously about the meaning and possibilities contained in the words he had just heard.
Then, he slowly turned his head and cast his gaze at Zhu Tingyue who was standing not far away.
At this moment, he looked at Zhu Tingyue with eyes full of sadness and loss, as if Zhu Tingyue had ruthlessly abandoned him. His eyes were like a wounded little animal, which made people feel pity.
Zhu Tingyue just found it funny to hear her father's fantastic words, but the way Chen Yanqiu looked at her made her feel as if she was really a heartless man.
She felt amused but also a little sad. Chen Yanqiu was still too cautious!
This is how he is as a person, and this is how his love is.
Just like a rose covered with thorns, its every move is filled with love, but a glance can make it fold up all the petals, leaving only a bare branch, making it impossible to guess.
Luckily he has himself!
Zhu Tingyue keenly caught his unconfident gaze, which was a little hesitant and uneasy.
Her heart was instantly touched, and her eyes revealed endless tenderness and affection.
She just raised the corners of her mouth slightly and gave him a loving smile. That smile was like the warmest sunshine in spring, dispelling the haze in his heart.
Then, she stared at him with her beautiful, bright eyes, as if she wanted to convey all her emotions to him.
Then, she blinked gently, sending out a secret code that only they could understand - "I love you forever."
This look was like a clear spring, slowly flowing into his heart, nourishing his soul that had dried up due to lack of self-confidence.
Chen Yanqiu's confidence increased greatly. He was sure that Zhu Mingchuan had no good intentions. He was a little angry when he answered him: "Maybe it's because you don't love me enough, so you feel this way."
"I know Yueyue, but I know myself better! My heart remains the same. No matter it is ten years, twenty years, or all the time in the future, I will love Yueyue as I do today, as I did today, as I always have!"
"My love is not just the vows of love when we are in love, nor is it just the sweet words when we are in love; it exists in every moment, every minute and every second when we are together!"
"Besides, Yueyue loves me, not just for my appearance. You should also believe that she has her own thoughts. She is a free and independent soul, not someone's appendage."
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