Chapter 102, Curiosity
Li Donghao was speechless at Zhang Youyou's frankness, while Teacher Jiang laughed out loud. After searching the living room without finding it, she went to the bedroom and finally came out with her phone, transferring all the money Zhang Youyou had lent her back to her. Only then did Zhang Youyou feel at ease and leave with Li Donghao.
Back in the car, Li Donghao asked curiously, "Aren't you afraid of getting angry with Teacher Jiang for being so frank?"
“I saved her son and paid for her money, so it’s only right that she pays back. She may have forgotten, but I haven’t.” As she spoke, Zhang Youyou took out her phone and transferred 10,000 yuan to Li Donghao. “Here, the money I owe you is paid off.”
Li Donghao was speechless, but Zhang Youyou was not so happy. Thinking of how Teacher Jiang had stood by the roadside anxiously trying to flag down a car with her son in her arms yesterday, a wave of sadness welled up in her heart.
Does becoming a parent mean that everything revolves around your child? Does all your emotions revolve around your child? More importantly, if you were to fall ill one day, would your child or partner truly be by your side?
Zhang Youyou knew nothing about any of this.
Just as he was about to start the car, he heard a sigh from the passenger seat. Li Donghao turned around and asked, and Zhang Youyou looked at him with a worried expression. For some reason, she really wanted to know the answers to those questions, so she confided in him. The car had just been started and needed some time to warm up, so Li Donghao shared his thoughts.
"Growing up is something no one can avoid. As for marriage and having children, that's just a personal choice. Whatever choice you make, you have to accept the consequences. Whether you're single or married, it's just a phase in life. The same goes for children. You might cry or laugh because of someone, lose your appetite or sleep because of someone. But Zhang Youyou, whatever choice you make should be for yourself. You choose to be single because you want to be single, you choose to be in a relationship because you want to be in a relationship, and the same goes for marriage and having children. You are you first and foremost, and only then do other roles come into play, understand?"
Zhang Youyou was just curious whether she would devote all her attention to her child in the future. She didn't expect Li Donghao to say so much to her. The key was that she couldn't understand it. Her already sad face became even more distressed. Li Donghao smiled and pinched her cheek, saying in a slightly cheerful tone, "Okay, if you don't understand, don't think about it. Just know that as long as you don't break the law, do whatever makes you happy!"
She understood what he meant, and the worry on her face immediately disappeared. She looked at Li Donghao triumphantly and said, "I want to eat at Tianranju!"
Seeing that her mood had improved, Li Donghao agreed without hesitation.
Actually, Zhang Youyou is quite easy to coax.
After a satisfying meal, before curfew, Zhang Youyou intended to return to school. However, Li Donghao said he had something to say and hoped she could come to his house. Zhang Youyou figured it wasn't a one- or two-time stay anyway, so she went back with him.
Back at his house, Zhang Youyou thought he would get straight to the point, but to her surprise, he was preparing to take a shower, change into casual clothes, and get busy with other things, just like usual. Zhang Youyou wouldn't have it, so she grabbed his arm and asked what was wrong. Li Donghao pursed his lips, told her to sit on the sofa, and then told her his thoughts.
"It's inconvenient for you to come to my house and back to your dorm every day. Why don't you just stay here? I can take care of you, and it'll be convenient for us to go to get out of class together. What do you think?"
Zhang Youyou glanced at him warily and asked, "Are you letting me stay at your place to prevent me from dating?"
Li Donghao remained silent, but Zhang Youyou, having confirmed his thoughts, retorted, "I'm an adult now. It's my freedom to date whomever I want. Grandpa also said he wouldn't stop me from making normal friends. Aren't you just forcing me to choose between you and Li Dongshuo? Li Dongshuo already has someone he likes. I can't possibly date you..."
Realizing she had said the wrong thing, Zhang Youyou shut her mouth, but she was unwilling to be controlled like this, so she whispered, "Anyway, anyway, I don't live here."
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