Chapter 2065: Chapter 1898: Next to Nothing
Very few people truly remain unchanged, and even if they do, it’s negligible.
I really didn’t expect you to be such a vengeful person. Had I known, I certainly wouldn’t have let you marry my son. Letting you marry my son made him turn against his family. I really don’t understand, is he still my son? So heartless and ruthless, he acts without considering my feelings as a father. He’s no longer the son he used to be, and all this is because of you. Your appearance made everything spiral out of control. I truly don’t understand why you had to enter our family’s life. Do you feel comfortable inside doing this? Don’t you think what you’re doing is excessive and embarrassing for us? Everything you do puts us in a difficult position.
"Dad, by your words, are you blaming me for turning your son into who he is now? Have you ever thought about why he became like this? Step by step, he walked arduously, treading heavily, fearing that a moment’s carelessness would have him abandoned by those he cares about. He’s also human; he feels the pain deep within. He’s not a puppet; he has a soul and thoughts. Every word he’s said, he remembers clearly, and he knows whether or not he should be doing these things."
"But now he doesn’t even acknowledge me as his biological father; doesn’t that have anything to do with you? He never behaved like this before, and now he has. Who do you think he’s related to? Is it really up to me to raise such a child? Are you trying to shift all responsibility to his grandfather? Often, one must learn to take responsibility for their actions. Why are you always denying it, thinking others will believe you? Do you think every single word I say is true?"
Ran Zhihan never imagined her father would say such things to her. Everything wasn’t as simple as she thought. She initially planned to verbally refuse him and then quietly help him so her husband wouldn’t find out, preventing marital discord. Now she understands such an approach will yield her no benefit. No matter how she intends to help her father, in his eyes, she will always be the woman who corrupted his son by any means necessary. He will never understand her pain. Once you marry someone, you follow them, regardless if it’s a chicken or a dog. Since she married him, she must obey and comply. It’s impossible to go in the opposite direction, making him unable to hold his head high in front of others, right?
"Dad, say whatever you want about this matter. However you say it, my stance remains unchanged: once married, I follow him, undoubtedly supporting every decision my husband makes. I can’t act against him; that would end the marriage, making us no different from enemies. You know, a strained relationship isn’t a marriage but rather enmity. Only enemies go against each other, drifting further apart with no turning back. I don’t want this for my husband; I love him dearly. How can I let everything he’s worked for go to waste because of a single decision?"
"While you do these things, can you truly say your conscience is clear? Don’t you realize the hurt isn’t just to me but also to the family who loves and hopes to live with us? I understand you’re thinking of your husband and grandfather, but haven’t you thought that his mother and I also wish to stay by your side?"
"No matter how you perceive me, everything I’ve done so far and every decision I’ve made is with a clear conscience. I genuinely wish to live with my family. Their companionship makes my life more complete and fulfilling. They’re the reason I’ve come this far, moving forward step by step. They’ve taught me that true emotions exist in this world."
"Can you really say your conscience is clear? Do these actions not hurt your husband or grandfather? Aren’t you selfish, fearing my return would cause friction? You fear me coming back, and your heart is equally selfish. When have you considered others’ feelings? Never assume I or your mother owns your innermost thoughts!" Zhang Zhentian knows his daughter-in-law doesn’t want to help him. This fills him with anger, making him say anything. He often doesn’t know what he wants, only relying on her to navigate life’s path without truly reflecting on the consequences.
"Even if I’m selfish, I can’t match you and Mom’s level of selfishness. Do you truly consider our inner pain with each decision you make? You are the genuinely selfish ones for pursuing desire and power, willing to forsake family. I’ll never do that. I know family matters most; without them, what point is having everything? A lonely life of pursuit holds no meaning."
Admittedly, Zhang Zhentian was struck by his daughter-in-law’s words. A life of solitude is meaningless regardless of wealth. Now he understands the pain of living without a wife, feeling no joy, especially after making many mistakes. If he doesn’t repent now, his life is truly over. His wife will never return, and his father and son will never forgive him.
"I know what to do now..."
"Only a clear conscience matters!"
It’s not easy to have a truly clear conscience.
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