Pei Yanchuan gently patted his wife's back, trying to soothe her anxiety with his usual rationality and gentleness. "Yuanzhi, don't worry, our daughter is still young. She's smart and sensible; she won't fall into puppy love so early." His voice was calm and confident, trying to dispel Gu Yuanzhi's unease. Gu Yuanzhi sighed, her brow still furrowed. "I know she's young, but kids these days mature early. I'm afraid she'll get hurt." Her tone revealed deep worry; as a mother, she always unconsciously magnified potential dangers, wanting to shield her daughter from harm. Pei Yanchuan understood his wife's concerns. He gently held her hand, his eyes firm. "We will closely monitor her situation and guide her in a timely manner. Our daughter has our genes; she will know how to handle things."
However, just when they thought they could relax, things took a turn for the worse. One afternoon, Gu Yuanzhi accidentally discovered her daughter's diary, which recorded her feelings of affection and liking for a boy. Those delicate words revealed her daughter's secret, and Gu Yuanzhi's heart clenched. Pei Yanchuan saw his wife staring blankly at the diary, so he went over and softly asked, "What's wrong?" Gu Yuanzhi didn't speak, but simply handed him the diary. Pei Yanchuan flipped through the entries recording his daughter's feelings, his brows gradually furrowing. He realized that they might have really relaxed too soon. "It seems we need to have a serious talk with our daughter," Pei Yanchuan said, closing the diary with a hint of seriousness in his voice. Gu Yuanzhi nodded; she knew it was necessary, but her heart was still filled with apprehension. "How should we tell her? Will she be angry that we read her diary?"
Pei Yanchuan pondered for a moment, then said, "We need to trust her, but at the same time, we also need to let her know our concerns. We can start by sharing our experiences from when we were young, letting her know that love is wonderful, but it also needs to be at the right time."
Pei Yanchuan and Gu Yuanzhi decided to choose a suitable time to communicate with their daughter in a calm rather than accusatory manner. They knew that children at this age are in a stage of emotional exploration, and any overly forceful intervention could backfire. After dinner one day, seeing that their daughter seemed to be in a good mood, the couple decided to take the opportunity to start a conversation. Pei Yanchuan said softly, "Honey, we've noticed you've been mentioning some boys at school lately, and we'd like to know what you think of them." Their daughter looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. "Oh, Dad, nothing special, just ordinary classmates."
Gu Yuanzhi smiled, trying to ease the tension: "Of course we know you can handle these relationships, but as parents, we're always worried about whether you'll get hurt emotionally." Pei Yanchuan continued, "We had similar experiences when we were young. Love is part of growing up, but it needs to happen at the right time and under the right conditions. Your focus now is on your studies, laying a foundation for your future." His daughter was silent for a moment, then nodded: "I understand what you mean. I know it's not the time to be in a relationship yet; I'll focus my energy on my studies."
Gu Yuanzhi held her daughter's hand, her tone gentle yet firm: "We're not trying to stop you from liking someone, we just hope you can view these feelings rationally and not let them affect your life and studies." Pei Yanchuan added, "If you have any confusion or questions, you can tell us. We are your strongest support." A hint of gratitude flashed in her daughter's eyes; she knew her parents' worries stemmed from their love for her. "Thank you, I will remember. I don't want you to worry, I will handle these things well."
Pei Yunduo was filled with inner conflict. Sitting in her room, her pencil unconsciously drew circles on a piece of paper, her brow furrowed, reflecting her inner turmoil. She knew her parents' words stemmed from their care and love, and rationally agreed with their point of view—she was still young and should focus on her studies and personal growth. However, emotionally, she couldn't let go of her feelings for that boy. She recalled her parents' words; they hadn't directly forbidden her from liking someone, but rather told her that love was a part of life, but there should be a proper time and order. She could feel her parents' understanding and respect, which made her cherish their relationship even more and made her more willing to listen to their advice.
But whenever she thought of that boy—his smile, his voice, the time they spent together—her heart would race uncontrollably. She loved being with him; it was a special feeling she had never experienced before. She was afraid that once she gave up that feeling, she would never get it back. Pei Yunduo took a deep breath. She knew she needed to make a decision. She stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the starry sky. She needed to weigh her feelings against her responsibilities; she needed to consider her future, and she needed to consider her feelings for that boy. She decided to give herself some time to calm her thoughts. She didn't want to make a hasty decision, nor did she want to make a choice she might regret due to a momentary impulse. She knew that whatever her final choice was, she needed to ensure it aligned with her heart and her long-term interests.
Pei Yunduo returned to her desk, opened her diary, and began to write down her feelings and thoughts. She hoped to use writing to clear her mind and find the answer that would bring her peace of mind. She knew that no matter the outcome, she needed to bravely face her feelings and the future.
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