Qin Xuan's eyes were like the bright moon, always carrying a hint of a smile, yet possessing a profound depth that defied easy comprehension, calm and radiant like a galaxy. Qin Xian felt much calmer under his gaze.
"Sir, I would like to ask you a question."
"you say."
"Sir, if the gratitude for being raised conflicts with one's own desires, what should one choose?" Qin Xian asked, voicing the dilemma in his heart.
Qin Xuan raised his eyes, his voice calm: "The kindness of nurturing you speak of should be the expectation of your relatives, while your own desires are the goals you want to pursue. You say the two are contradictory and you don't know how to choose."
"Yes, sir."
"When you painstakingly raise a child, the goal you hope to achieve should be the common goal of all those who have poured their hearts and souls into it, not the selfish desire of any one person. Your wish should also be a holistic pursuit formed by the convergence of countless expectations and experiences, not just a one-sided goal, but a holistic goal concerning yourself and those around you."
The so-called expectations of relatives are due to your own desire for your prosperity; the so-called wishes of oneself, upon closer examination, have never abandoned relatives.
Therefore, the two are mutually inclusive and will not be mutually exclusive at a certain equilibrium point.
As for whether to lean left or right, and the relative importance of the two, it depends on your understanding of yourself and your loved ones.
Are they acting more out of their own selfish motives, or out of consideration for your and your family's expectations?
Do you prioritize your own strength, or do you value their expectations as well?
Qin Xian, the final answer to this question still depends on you.
Qin Xian sat still, his mind racing.
Mutual tolerance... balance point...
He has always focused his and his family's attention on the core of the conflict—"integration"—while ignoring the essential needs of both sides.
The obsession that Great-Grandfather and several clan elders had with "fusion" ultimately stemmed from the fact that the Qin clan had not been able to revitalize itself for a century. He believed that he could reach the pinnacle through his own efforts. Behind this selfish goal was indeed his belief that he was strong enough to lead the Qin clan to rise again without "fusion".
Both of them actually prioritized the future prosperity of their families.
They should lead to the same goal through different paths, rather than negating each other.
Qin Xian suddenly understood, and his expression became enlightened.
"Thank you, Ancestor... Ah, no, sir, thank you, sir!" Qin Xian was so excited that he stammered.
Qin Xuan stared at him for three seconds, then suddenly revealed a slight smile:
"Calling me 'Ancestor' is not a bad thing, is it?"
"Little friend, how did you get here?"
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